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Nationalist Gunboat At Swatow Defects To Reds

Hội Fung Hoi cháu

HK Unions At London

Conference

By Our Harbour | Reporter)

(This article a scrics of personal observacions maile du reliable informants who were in the position to record, the inci- dents during their recent sojourn`at Sunter. They comprise per sonnel and passengers of the two British coasteromes. Sing Ring and as Cloverlock-chick arrived here on Tuesday after rusting the Nationalist blockade),

Nationalist Novy gunboat defected to the Swa- tow Communist Armed Forces on November 11. The naval craft, described as a river guardship of about 100 net tons, sailed into Communist waters under a white flag. Caught unawares by this unnotified surrender, the Communist, guards keeping vigilance over Yu Yu Channel fired a few hosty shots at the Nationalist craft before realising her inter- ión.

The personnel comprising 30 officers and men were taken ashere and their fate could not be ascertained by the inform- ents before their departure for Hong Kong over the week-end.

The gunboal was taken into drydock and camouflaged, I was believed that she was not dam- aged by the recent air raid, which the informants unanimously as: serted, was a deliberate attack on the two foreign ships-Sing Hing and Cloverlock.

Hong Kong labour uniohs will be represented at the Free World Trade Union Confer-

The Cloverlock, believed to be ence, which opens in London first British ship to run the on November 28, by Mr. Fung

Swatow blockade, arrived there Hoi-chiu, executive

on Saturday-one day before the and

member defection of the Nationalist naval secretary of the Hongcraft. The Sing Hing arrived a Kong and Kowloon General day later. Workers Federation.

bomb splinters.

She sustained damage from

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cepted the assurance of the offres son that he would be personally responsible for the carga,

The Communist Customs have

been very strict elsewhere. They candidly admitted that the action

the packages ashore without pay of the Garrison officer in taking ing duties where necessary, was extremely irregular..

This incident was thought-i China, en several provoking. {

I have been to North was the first time

trips but this that I have seen such a thing happen." saii ( an informant.

selves strictly adhere to directives, The Customs personnel them- that no one should accept -any- thing from the civilian popula-

tion.

Those who bearded the two! ships refused

even to accept a cigarelle säered with the best of intentions.

Communist Rations For Army

Mr. Fung, who is 51 Fears of age, is a veteran trade unionist, having been connected with the gangway of the British steamer A few jagged boles near the movement in Hong Kong for more bear evidence of her ordeal. She than 30 years. He is the chair-will go into dry dock this week man Inland River Steam-

Reports that the personnel of ship and Motor Versels Scomen's Unlea, which has been in exist-

the vessel. have, voited opposition chce ter more than 40 years.

to running the blockade again! Mall yesterday Af. Fung said

In an interview with the Chins could not be confirmed yesterday. contented under the sew regime though he is fed frugally acc that he will leave + 20. The

by

BOAC tonference, will be held in the Cousty Londen, will last The Hong Kong and General Workers Federation is uttending on the invitation of

of air. Vincent Tearson, Socretary-Get- eral of the Preparatory interno- tional Trade Union Committer, London

the

Among the matters on agenda of the conference are those

The Communist soldier secmy

Swatow Besieged City | provided, with only the base

here

Businccamen- arriving from Swatow by the Bing Hing ascerted that the Communist occupied city in a berieged are -cut off from the outside world by the Nationalist rea blockade

necessities.

The "Little Devils comprise many street wails and village urchins who were beggars during the Nationalist time. They havi joined

the new rezime because

they can have clothing and food and shelter..

dress

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1945,

Naval Wedding At St. Joseph's

Cleutenant -D. A. Poynter MBE, AN, leaving St. Joseph's Churiè "under an archway of swords with:hia"bride, the former Miss Helen Brown, after their wedding yesterday. ("China Mali" photo).

Tramway Inspectors Discharged By Court

"To call upon the defendants other than Anthony Chan, who has pleaded guilty, to answer the charge upon the evidence adduced, I would be forcing the defendants to supply, and fill up the vital gaps in the prosecution's case, and this would be contrary to the very basis of justice as we know it," remarked Mr. F. X. d'Almada at Central yesterday when he discharged 13 Tramway Inspectors and a con- ductor on a charge of conspiracy to defraud. and harassed by strong groups. Each "Little Devil" receives led to 14 days' hard labour.

Anthony Chan was sentenc- ! of Nationalist queriliaa operat-: ing in the suburbs of the city pair of rubber shoes, a pair of

The. cther defendants, Yip and from the numerous islete grass sandals, a suit of summer surrounding the harbour.

ard suit of winte: Wing-sang, aged 26. Arthur Lau, The regular Communist armed

woollens.

He or she is supplied aged 34, Cheng Choy, Ng Ping- ders, elect officials, and to ap- ¦ forces have not yet.taken over the with three meals a day.

kuen, aged 37, Li Cho-yau, agod Petty approve the constitutional and city. The main fores undertaking cash is distributed occasionally, Ng Sun-wing, aged 46, Henry structual requirements of The the job now, comprises. World Union Movemans including teen-aged "Little:

Arms-rifles.

and Chan, aged 33, Weng Hei-chuck revolvers the place of regional machinery,

machine guns have been distri-ged 33, Lam Stu-ying aged 38, Yu Tse-ming, aged 41, Mo To- Gunfire was audible throughout buted to the "Little Devil corps and relations with the Interna- the night outside city limits at random. It is not uncommon to ming, aged 41. Chu Bai-mILE. torial

Union Secretarial. The conference will also include

Communist soldiers and the "Little see a 12-year-old grubky urchin the mapping out of economic and Devils" kept indoors after 6p.m. handling a toy.

huge Lager as if he social demands of the new or around by night to create distur distinguished by their green uni- "Subversive clements prowled ganisation, including the part to bances and molest the

The Garrison GHQ personnel. be played

Occupation crnniental agencies

Two. delegales from China, re

their Communist acquaintances as

very few and seldom seen in the presenting the China Federation of saying

streets. Labour, will leave with Mr. Fung No Communist craft

The "Little Devils," whose ages would November 20, They are dr. venture cutside the Ta Yu Chan-range from 12 to 18 years, wear

dull blue uniform. Minel, four miles from the main Swator Quays and about 400 yards wide.

10 approse: the draft standing or-

mostly

aged 45, Wong Sun-lce, aged 26 and Kam Hip-suen were all dis- charged by the magistrate.

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evidence and in so doing have noted the behaviour and de- meanour of the main witnesses for the prosecution and without hecitation, I say, that the same witnesses, whether co-conspira- tor or

or otherwite, with the ex- ception of Mr. Bennett, have withheld from this court vital and the variance in the facts

•matter of time, parties present and the seal of meetings of the alleged conspirators are in my opinion vital to a prosecution of this nature.

Wedding

POYNTER-BROWN

Miss Helen Jean Vere Brown! was given away by Vice- Admiral A C. G. Madden, CB, CBE, Flag Officer, Second- in-Command, Pai East Station. when she became the bride of Lieutenant Douglas Arthur Poynter, MBE, RN, at St. Joseph's Church. yesterday.

The marriage ceremony was performed by the Reverend Father T. Ryan, SJ. The bride is the only daughter of 31r. and Mrs. A.K. Brown of Shanghai, who are on Fleuve in Canada.

eldest

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The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. JE Poynter, of Ramsgate, Kent. His best man was Lieutenant (S) J. D. G Grace

The bride wore

gown of white faille moire taffeta, cut on princess lines, with a high colla and slight train for full lengt veil was surmounted by a spray of orange blossoms, She carrier ja bouquet of white gladiofi.

which

Her bridesmaid Miss Revi Keown, was attired in a gown of silver-grey taffeta, over was mauve netting. She carriei " Victorian posy of violets and WATC

spray of violets in her hair. A reception was held later in the day on HS Belfast (Captain

with conspiracy

EK le Mesurier). "Flagship of The defentiants were charged

To call upon the defendants. which the couple left for Castle Vice Admiral Madden, following to defraud the allowing the re-sale as old and pleaded guilty, to answer used tickets by conductors.

charge upon the evidences ad-g spent.

At the reception a toast to the duced, I would be forcing the de- spiring together,

The additional charge of con- fendants to supply and fill up the

the health

and happiness of the wrongfully to vital gaps in

couple was proposed by Mr. the prosecution case... Davis. receive money as an inducement this would be contrary to the very to neglect their duties will be de-basis of justice as we know ibride wore a light green suit with For her going-away dress the? cided at Mr. d'Almada's Court in

and I therefore hold that the de- Kowloon on Friday at 11.15 am.

fendants other than Anthony

by it in the intra-go-personnel," the informants quoted form and age, being all adults, are Tramways Company Limited by other than Anthony Chan who has Peak where the honeymoon is bc-

Leurig Wing-cheung Wong Tsun

and

Reminders

Today

British Council weekly film show?

Subject "Britain can Make It Helena May Institute,

•I the

The occupation forces are still suspicious of the inhabitants. The Police Force, which comprises former Nationalist policemen, are not armed. They work under the "Little Devils." who keep vigil ance over the population, armed

to the teeth.

Underground. Radio Stations

New Chinese Choral Group

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the

a full skirt, tight fitting Jacket

The prosecution will then be in a Chan had no case to answer and nigger brown accessories.

The Communists admitted havhester Cheng, Mr. Saing Tao case, which had lasted

Labour is

"Anthony Chan, has pleaded

guilty to the charge at present. before the court as the wording with--and others not in custody." of the charge reads "conspite I have no other no-alternative in

the matter.

FORTHCOMING WEDDING

position to decide whether to go The Hong Kong Songsters with the charge or not.

The prosecution was conducted have been re-organised and re-by Mr. McNell and Mr. A named the Crescendo Chorus Clifford on the instruction of Mr. President of the new Chinese P. AL Vine and three of the de- choral group is Mrs. Ho Ka-low fendants were represented by Mr.

Niss Olivis in-wah" Chan? Among the other leading mem-P.C. Woo and the rest by Mr. bers are Professor Chao Mei-pa.A. de Silva

"Before concluding, I must say Chan, Chinese General Agent of

daughter of Mr and Mrs. 31. S that the institution of the charge the United States Lines Co., wilf Sylvia Choy, Mrs. William. In giving his decision of the

Cen-tse, Miss Chen

Mr.

against the defendant was fully be married at the Registry on over 18 justised and I say this, because I Saturday to Bir. Robert Li Ki- When the Mina Hung-wei, and Mr. Lingouths. Mr. d'Almada said. "The have had the full opportunity to abeong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Li

defendants are charged with con-

Ping, unofficial Justice of the i Tramway Lid, The witnesses call- tions put and the very unsatisfac- Erate and retired local contrac and conductor, is in- ed for the prosecution consiri in tory answers given and the man-Wales Chan is a graduate of

in her adopted by the

witnesses, when giving then evi- St. Mary's School and has con

prosecution dence that the evidence so given atte

attending the Arts Faculty, Hong was not to sccordance with the Kong University. Mr. Li graduated facts or statements supplied to with the degree of Master of the prosecution by these very Science from Harvard University, and has spent years in the

ing a difficult time their main headache.

fused to resume unloading despite threats by the occupiers

Services, raiders left, wharf labourers re- !" "Die of Chao, noted vocal: Spiracy to defraud the Hong Konal gather and judge by the ques-

teacher

5.30 pm HK Women's International Club,

Whist Drive for Gloucester Bldg., 7.30 pm. to 10 p.m. Nine Dragons Service Club, dance

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"We cannot do anything more structing and conducting the new now to control the people. It is up Crescutido Chorus, named after the majority of co-conspiracy I Kowloon Rotary Club, talk on

"Communism and You" by pie," they contided to my

to the regular administrative peo- the group in Shanghai which was have considered the submission of the Rev. Mr. A. E. Small, formants.

in-considered the best Chinese chorus the defence of no case to answar Peniania Hotel, 12.20 p.m.

and of the prosecution in reply. Y's Men's Club. Ladies Night, ly functioning without the know stebers. Most of them are well- The Chorus today has about 60 Telegraph facilities are evident-

ledge of the Communists. Cables known in local musical circles. A number are former pupils of have St. Andrew's Club Supper and

Rehearsals will be held on Social for ForcES, 7:30 pm.

Thursdays at the Swatew Church. Dimmer Party for Miss E.D. saraked out from the Communist Queen's Road, Centrad

Cosmo Club, 7.30 pm

HP Union Church,

Women's Guild

pm

Kong tions.

there

reeting, Kennedy Road, 5.30 to and from Swatow and Hops Professor Chao.

reached their destina-

Uncensored messages have been

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Cheery by St Stephen's Ola port ever the ether with the Com Girls Association, at Univer-munist guthorities none the wiser. Radio Rosen's Bldg 7 pm

The Swatow

Coast.

sity Alumni Associate StationXSQ-3 formerly main taining shore to ship communica tions blown up by the re-

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TOMORROW

Section Eampean

Diocestini Girls

treating Nationalists. It was re paired by the Communists.

It

YMCA) Work Party, 10 de la lack of icchhical men, the "Ba! the station is not oporal-

was revealed that this was. School Annuati due Speech and Prize giving 5.30 informants said. Pmy

SATURDAY

Kowloos Gremophone Society, programme of classical music Diocesan Boya' School, 8.15

The vireless apparatus of the the Communists on their arrival two steamers was locked up by at Swatow

But communication with Hong

HK School for the De annuals 235 maintained through the

demonstration, Diamond Hit; underground wireless statinos.

BLUE JEANS

BLUE JEANS. BLUE. JEANS BLUE JEANS

ILUE JEANS

BLUE JEANS

BLUE JEANS

Gifts For Communists

An mident which several eyes. witnesses asserted savoured of smugging occurred when a pas senger from the Colony presented thres large packages to his son, why, is a high ranking Communist officer in the Swatow Garrison,

The

- demzibed, at an elderly

Hong Kens-" mer.. chant, refused Customs Inspec

tion and requested firmly that hip officer-son” be notified of his

arrival. That was mulled with

Facts Withheid

"Upon any charge of charge before the court the charge or charges; must be supported in full by the evidence adducií.

same

witnesses, and had the ted States, you ac solicitor or counsel for the pro- secution so foreseen, the present tising evil engineering charge sure would not have been the war, he served in the preferred. •

States Marine Co

Corps, stationed "I am indebted to the prosecut China. He returned in the sum

Pearl Harbour and later in North

I have taken due note of the ing counsel and solicitor and 2nd solicitors for the defendants for mer last year to join his family since managing the their co-operation

and able and pas been

business guidance in this very lengthy construction case. Defendants other than An place at the Gzipy, Hong Kong

wedding reception

reception will take thony Chan are discharged," con- Hotel, 18th November, 1949, at cluded Mr. d'Almində "

New PAL Plane Blessed

by the "Little Orvis and the The DC-5 Mindoro, latest addition to the Philippine Customs officials

The sch boarded the ship wit three guards, armed with

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300 Nathan Road, Kowloon

Phone: 59042

shortly afterwards the packages were take ashore

being?

searched

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TOTÁLISATOR ORDINANCE

The Tatalisator Bets (Rate of

Dety) Validation Ordinance 1949,

HK-Canton Remittances

which validates the imposition and their counterparts in - Hong Kong native banks and collection of unly om totails Canton have been carrying for and pari-mutuel bets at the

rate of three per cent in lieu of on with remittances both two per cent, was passed into law ways almost uninterrupted yesterday by Legi-litive Comcil.

The ordinance Begularises the despite the stoppage of increase in the rate of duty which normal trade facilities. TÁS imposed in October 1945 without an appropriate resolation of Legislative Council.

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