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Health Inspector Faces Charge Of Taking Bribes

William Elijah Allen and Man Kam-fat, charged with accepting bribes from market stall- holders, should be "granted bail, despite the prosecution's assumption that Crown wit- nesses might have been tampered with, sald Mr. F. M. L. Soares (for Allen) and Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios (for Man) before Mr. W. A. Blair-Kerr at Kowloon yesterday.

William Elijah Allen 144). | they could not approach any-{ IHealth perlor, appeared in body who might be of assis custody charged with PO iance. spiring. between

Aug. 1, 1946 le requested that bail be Sept. 1, 1947. with Lee fixed at a nominal amount. Pu, 32, chief coolie, nad Chin

"A Chinese"

Hong. 33, foreman.

1 eltain In reply, Mr. Shaftain stated

bribes from stallholders at the that he had in mind $5,000 an Yaumati Market.

the amount to be fixe

With Allen, Lee and Chibi

Kam fat, 49.

appeared Man

year old hof merchant, resid

I

for In

Chiness had been int- volved, the proaves tion would

ing at 536 Nathon Road, first for $15,000 or 20,000 floor.

He was charged with en

between spiring with Allen, Sept. 1, 1946 and Sept 1. 1947,

When the case was called yesterday. Mr. F.PW. Shaftain, Sealer Superintendent of Police, appled leave to prefer ad dition charges against Al Jen, Chiu and Man.

"A Fan" was then additionally

it would be very much varier] for a Chinese to leave the Criony.

Case.

THE CHINA MAIL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1837.

MYSTERIOUS AXE-MAN KILLED SHANGHAI CHINESE AND WIFE

Shanghai, Soft, “W.

Shen Yu-jen, Chinese faimíry owner, was hacked to death and his wife seriously mutilated by a mysterious aze murderer who erept into their inan carly graterday morning and escaped before the police arrived on the beene.

Police have ao fur failed' is discover the, motive for what they consider one of the most gruesome, érines ́in Shanghat for the past several months,

The and the murderer autered the room at five am, after removing "four iron hare from a "window"

Locating the steeping foundry other with a flashlight, the murdører drove the axe into Shen's neck, which was nearly- severed, and hacked Shen's wife in the chest acven tithes.- Associated Press.

Russian Pressure On Persia

Teheran, Sept. 16. Teheran's uneasy political atmosphere caused by the recent diplomatic activities over the pressing question of Persian oil rights for Rus- sla, the Sovjet Ambassador, M. Ivan Sadchi- kov, last night visited Ghavam Es Sultanch, the Persian Premier, for the fourth time since his return from Moscow, a Government source stated today

7 Jap Gendarmes Sentenced:

One Discharged

The trial of eight Japanese gendarmes before No. 5 War Crimes Court came to an end yesterday, when seven were found guilty, one of whom received the death sentence, and the other six terms of imprisonment ranging from one to 12 years. One was found not guilty and dis- charged

The accused were tried for ill- Sgt. Sasaki Yoshizo was found treatment of Chinese civilians in not guilty and discharged. the New Territories betwegn Feb. j -

The Trial and Aug. 1945.

Warrant

The trial took place before Omeer Takayama Licut. Col. R.C. Laming (Preal- Masao, who was sentenced to death by hanging, was found dent) and Major R.S, Butterfield (Mem. guilly of causing the death of and Captain J. Benyon

bers). ane.Chinese civilian and the ill.

The prosecution was conducted treatment of others. Before the by Major M.I. Ormsby. war, Takayamır was a pricot

Lieut, Obata Chikuro, who was found guilty of being concerned in the ill-treatment of Chinese civilians, resulting in the death of one and physical sufferinga others, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment with 'bard labour. Concurrent

to

The defence was in the hands of Mr. Hirose Washiro, assisted by Lieut. D.CJ. Banfield as Ad.. viry Officer.

spectators Athong interested

Emmett were Mr. yesterday O'Neal, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, his wife and two Anughters, as well as Brigadier General T.B. Catron, U.S. Army (Retired) and his wife.

Money Market

an attemp

to

Warrant Officer Yabuki Rikie As to approaching witnesses.

was sentenced to 11 years' im. In obtain bag from stall- Mr. Shaftain said that He

prisonment with hard labour. holders at

Shamshup could not see why Allen should

The Persiau Governnient fulfilment of the undertaking Yabuki was sentenced to ten Mraker,

approach any prosecution wif. published no offieint

hard news of of the Persian Government" is years' Imprisonment with

found nesses in the preparation of his the meeting.

being shown, the press

Inbour last year, when com- ments, by. firstly M. Saduilty of having committed a war The Persian press, reflecting chikov's "energetic talks with

Gold made crime. We know by experience that come very definite and serments that the United States paganda by the press and Mos- the ten year sentence.

this uncertain atmosphere, com- the Premier, seccndly,

The present sentence of 11 recover yesterday and in fact tampering

a "Laol at pro-years is to run concurrently with? did get to $351.75 .with prosecution i

has openly advertised its full cow Radlo, and thirdly, by a witnesses have occurred It- backing of Persia and encour display of showman's tricks".

Warrant Officer Oda Tanpel about noon, after opening at, $342 but the market visibly' and

Sgt. Major Sartawattiri agement to the Majlis to re-

on the Persian frontier to in- Norishige were each sentenced to weakened in the afternoon, elect some canch which had feet, if it wishes, the bid for duce a belief in a concentra-five years' imprisonment with It was, however, not till af¬ charged with accepting on My to be withdrawn at the Inst the creation of a Russian-Fertion of Russian troops.

ter 4 o'clock that the plunge hard labour. sian ail company, foll:wing the

Sgt. Kebi Yoshi was given a started and at the close sellers recent expression of views by

three years' sentence. with hard were freely offering at 8341,50. Watanabe with the tendency decidedly Persian Parliament. labour and S/e.

weak. meanwhile, appears to be in Tamotsu one year's imprisonment no hurry to pass a vote of con- with hard labour. idenec in Ghavem Es Sultanch's new Government.

Alleg

cently.

Worship might

wilnenses |

5, 1946, an electric coiling fante due to the and an electric table fan from refusing to appear in Court Li Ping, and conspiring

id Mr. Shaftain. Man to oltali bribe Ռա The prosecuting officer went

with

¡, stallhi Idera af the Mong Kokį 1312 to

bet wea

Market.

the Big Three, the United States. Britain and Russin, ou the question of Peisin ratifica- December. henring.

tion of the agreement with would be preferred against Russia, signed in April, 1946, by which such a joint Russian- Persian company was to be set

say that, at the

additionni

defendants.

next charges

"Definite Action"

The Only Man The

Without this vote, the Pre-i mier is constitutionally unable;

up to exploit oil in Northern t: prenent a draft oll bill to Persia.

Parliament-despite Soviet im-

DOUBLE TENTH WARNING

Piastres followed the usual see-saw process,

bor moving tween $12:70 and $13.30 a 100.

The

rate opening

WAB 312.37% and the closing quota. tion, $12.85.

1946 and March, 1947.

Chin was further charged with, obtaining the two elec. tric fans from Li Ping and giv ing them to Allen,

Chinese National Currency On Mira. Soares taking that

In connection with the Double The extra chaige ngainst the wording of the undertak-

The view of the Persian jatience. Man was that of having caused ing Le submitted to the Court press in Britain's role is that

and 12.95 eta, for spot, and Even the Premier's oppo-Tenth Festival, a reminder has opened at 12.76 ets, for futures to be given Lo Allen daily for official apprival. His Washe has advised a careful and nents, however, in the face of been given officially that under closed at 12.6 cls., and 12.9 ets. Bribes of 31.30 Fr m each ship deglared that there was a nemotional handling of the the Persian "critical hour, the Summary Offences Ordm

revectively (for CN$1,000). for such a ston 48)

U.S. Beensul fish stallholder in the necessity

dollars Ateadied problem to prevent develop admit that Ghavam Es Sultaneh nce, 1982, it is an offence (a); Mong Kok Market between raseration could alwments arising which are oppos- is the only man able to selve organise or take part in any 86.45, while Sterling notes re

Australian 1946 and Fch, 15, take "definite action against

ed to her interests.

the intricate problem confront-procession in any public place covered to $13.40.

without the written permission pounds were quoted at $12.53. the offender."

The Soviet insistence on "the ing the country-Reuter. Mr. Shaftales stated that

of the

Chinese Mr. Shaftain stated that, as

Secretary for Affairs, far as the first defendit was would most certainly apply to

December,

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1947.

he

contemned, the Police still pre- the Court to rescind the bail "Evil Genius" Planned

ferred that he he out bed immediately he was informed

inil.

that

He realised, however, attitude might appear auren- sonable, and so was prepared to leave the matter for His Worshly to decide.

that the defendant had been, directly or indirectly, tamper ing with the Crown' witnesgs.

Raid On Hut

The trial of Cheung Yuen, Chung Wah, Chung Ta- ming and Chung Shun, charged with robbery by two or more, commenced before Mr. Justice E. H. Williams at the Criminal Sessions yes- terday.

Mr. Soares then quoted au- thorities in support of his con fention that there was Do Mr. necessity to give apy The prosecution, said

under Shaftain, would like to have taking and that ball could only two conditions attached to the be fixed on the merits of the granting of any boil to Allen. ense and not on any assump-

Mr. E. H. Sainsbury, assist to the ground. The sum of First, that defendant hand tion of the prosecution that| over his passport; secondly, witnesses would be tamperede Inspector Franklin, pro-$700 was taken, mostly in ten that he would give an under- with in any way. taking that he would not.) Mr. Remedios, in support of The robbery took place in a $100 note, afterwards recogniz- directly or indirectly, interview Dir.

Soares submission.

secuted.

smallholder's hut on de-

dollar notes, but there was one

Cheung ed. and two $50 notes.

Two rings and a bangle were that also taken,

or communicate with any per clured that the Court could not Chau Island and, said council. sin employed in the markets take cognizance of the prosecn- there was little doubl

Wis the w! The husband was taken to ou the Mainland.

Bion's latement that he had Cheung Yuen

He was hospital as a result of Revere Bail Opposed

not fushed with his inquiries genius in the matter. As to the fourth defendant, and that, therefore, ball could recognized ny a man who, before cuts on his thumb and fore. continted Mr. Shaftain. the; not be granted to the fourth the war, bal cultivated a neigh-finger. Police was opposing bail at secured..

logical Lo its

conclusion,

(b)

to organise or take part in any public meeting without the written permission of, the Commissioner of Pollee, and

(b) to fire crackers without the written permission of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.

In view of the approach of the Double Tenth Festival, which will be celebrated on Fri day, the 10th of October, it is requested that all organisations and public bodica which wish to held publle meetings or proces. Blons on that day should sub- mit written applications, giving details of what it is proposed 10 lo, to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs not later than the Orto ber 3.

RADIO

bouring plot of land and having At 6.35 the same murning, moved elsewhere, was evleted the 2nd and 3rd defendants

were arrested ki the ferry ZBW Hong Kong broadcasting for non-payment of rent.

Complainant, his wife and wharf.

on a frequency of 845 kilecycles On 2nd defendant were found from 12.30 to 2,00 p.m., and 0.30 daughter, lived in a small one. roomed hut. At about 2.45 the $100 note and 30 ten dollar to 11.00 p.m.. and also on 9.5% m. on July 30, he and his notes. They were arrested, and megacycles in the 31 metre bani from 12.30 to 1.15, 7.30 to 8.30 and daughter saw four men enter. at the guild meeting place

9.16 to 11:00 p.m. be vegetable growers, they pointed Kr. They could be recognized

use of bright moonlight. Each out first defendant, who was 12.30 pm-Dally Programme Summary. of the men was armed with also arrested. At that moment, 13.2 b.m.-Jimmy Dency and lit Orch. 2nd defendant ran away, bat 11.4 p.-Dorothy Beale (Vocal) with Inter he was seen in the com-

of

the present stage.

"Before the Law" The neensed ht" ་གླུ very "In the eyes of the law." powerful influence and centroi anid Mr. Remedion, "my client in the various markets.

is as innocent as Your Worship He was the owner of five or myself," stalle in one of the markets, To carry your assumption: and three in another.

I was allowed ball, de-ought to discharge your ellent clared Mr. Shafiain, it would right now, replied Mr. Blair seriously prejudice the

pro- Kerr secution's inquiries which had

Mr. Shaftain replied that in dagger.

Escape 48 hours the Police would be become very extensive.

Referring to the second and holding an identification Mother and daughter sought pany of 4th defendunt and both third defendants. Mr. Shaftain parade, at which it would be escape through a hole they tore were treated.

Hearing will be reautmed stated that re was also oppos- necessary for Man to, bo presin, the grass wall, but they were

caught and the mother thrown-10.30 a.m. today.

ing bail for them.

sent.

Mr. SpareB said that The

would draw the Bench's atten-

"Persecution"

"Thia la nct prosecution but terview 80 or 90 people,

exclalméd tion to the fact that Allen was persecution,"" far from

mun.

at

Mr. His Worship declared that BRITISH HUSBANDS being an affluent Remedios, who added that he he sympathised with the pro- AND SOVIET WIVES

felt very strongly about the sccution.

ton to ball the Court is al

London, Sept. 16, ways guided by both sides as it Thirteen British husbands of usually knows no little about Russian wives in Russia plan to the case, he said.

meer in London in November in He rejected Mr. Remedios' an attempt to see Mr. Molotov, application for ball for Man Soviet Foreign Minister, when Mr. Remedios asked him to he 'attends the meeting of put the decision in writing as Foreign Ministers.

If his client were to Bur matter of ball as it definitely When it comes to the ques-] vender his passport, it world Interfered with the liberty of nullify all possibilities of his the person. leaving the Colony.

Here is Mr. Shafialn, any- Regarding the undertaking ing that he had all the evidence not to contact market emand witnesses id up and yet! ployees, Mr. Source said that he is cbjecting to ball because this would have to be given by his witnessca might be inter- Allen.

fered with He would, however; point out Mr. Shaftain replied that he that such an undertaking would had not got all his witnesses considerably prejudice the de yet and that he still had to in- fence, as it would mean that! (Continued at fool of next Col.)

Dilly Reld and His Orchestra. 1.00 p.m.-News, Weather Report and

Announcements.

1.10 p.m.-Orchestial Interlute.

1.15 pm."Sauth of the Border". Mortan

Gould and Orchestra,

1.80 p.m.-Grand Symphony Orchestra

----änd-Maria- Kemurch-tHoprano)......

2.00 p.m.-Close Down

30 p.m.1udiat "If I bad

Million

Dollar": Svina Programme At- ranged by Philip Dern,

7.00 p.m...C. Transcription Services "ITHA" with Tommy Handley.. 7,100.Bukas La Demi-Heure Fran-

exter.

1.00 London Relay: World Newa, $10 p.m.-Làndon Belari Home New

from Britain. RtB p.m. Studla: A Religious Talk by

the Rev, F. My

4.13 p.m.interlude.

8.80 p.m.-Bluidio: 'Rebord Reviia. A re- vue of the latest menards ivceived by, *ZhW.. Prongsited by Nicki Lorzalne. 1400 p.m.-Wall an Hour's Concert; 5.30. p.m.---11.11.C.- Transcristion Berlus "Queen Victoria was 'Purious" No.# "Million Fawazit

he would be applying to the "We are optimistle that wa Supreme Court for ball for his shall be able to do something." ellent.

Mr. A. C. Hall, one of the hua-. Bail in the mm of $6,000 bands, súld. Hall's son, whom 10,90 p.m.don Relay: Nawa."- was granted to Allen on the he has never aren, is one year 10.11 Pianoforte Recital by Kann

30,10 jum-Třialber -Report.

*** condition that he surrendered old on November 18. On that „Perla.”

his passport.

day he has arranged to celebrato ||10.25 pm-Lova Dont From: "Tristan The next hearing was fixed the event by telephoning to his Isolde (Wagner) Bute by Friday for Sopt. 24. DSI J. Johnaton, wife. The cost of the ten- Lelder foprano! And Laurita, käsis - Special Investigator, assisted in minute birthday treat will be #3.|j10.40 p.thumbokio for Dengler.

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