1950-12-15 — Page 12

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CHINA MAIL

EASTERN ASIA NAVIGATION CO. ANNUAL MEETING Chaotic Shipping Conditions

Owing to the chaotic conditions governing local shipping the East- ern Asia Navigation Company, Ltd., has not entered the market directly, even though high prices prevail, and a substantial part of the company's funds will be used in certain forms of shipping finance which promise to be profitable, said Mr G. E. Marden at the company's annual meeting held this morning.

of tax.

He also announced a modest dividend of five cents per share, free

Mail Notices

The latest date of posting for Christmas ir malls to Great Britain, Elre and Europe will be on Friday, December 15 at H.JTX.

Re- Unless otherwias stated. gistered Articles (by air or sex) One And Fartel Peste close Hour earlier than the ordinary mall where malis clown on Hun- day or before 10 .m. on any other days, registered and par- cel ports close at 5 p.m. on the previous day. Malli are closed At Kowloon Central est Omen than The one hour earlier G.P.G. closing times.

Now

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Closing Times By Air B.N. Borneo, Australia & Zealand, p.m.

Indo-China, French North Africa & France, a p.m.

Hawai Philippines.

& U.B.A. ciaor mail and (letters second Parcela) Guam. (letters and second clase mail Canada, (letters only. 3 p.m.

India, Pakkiasa, Portlan Culf

Ports, Iraq, Iran. Egypt Ebet de South Africa, Mauritius, Great Ziri- tain, Spain, Portugal, Italy & N. W. Europe, & p.m.

Formoca, p.m.

Į

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Closing Times By Air

Formosa, 3 ym.

Stum, p.m

Closing Times By Bes Malaya & Inxfonesia, 2 p.m. Burtrin & India, 2 p.m. Ceylon,

Madagascar,

India

&

Pakistan, 3 p.m.

BUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

Closing Times By Air

Japan & Korea, 10 a.m.

Philippines

10a.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

Closing Times By Alt

Proposing the adoption of the We have, however, taken steps report and accounts, the Chair- to obtain legal permission to man, Mr Marden said:

¡use the Memerandum under During the year under review which we were first incorporat your Board has had constantly ed and with the good will of of the the authorities, which we be- before it the question future of the company and it lieve is forthcoming, we have has now been decided, subject no reason to anticipate dim- to the surmounting of a 'dif- |culty, culty to which I shall refer, to

THE LADY WOLMER

utilise a substantial part of our You will observe a note on funds in certain forms of ship-the Balance Sheet to the effect ping finance which promise to that "Lady be profitable.

and has

Wolmer" was the subject of a conditional ogrec- The agreenient This is intended to some ex-ment for sale.

remains conditional, a substantial tent us a short term measure portion of the

proposed pur- pending the return of normalcy chase price remaining unpaid. to the shipping position as it In the meantime, the vessel is affects tramp vessels operated being satisfactorily operated. Despite the Members will realise that she from Hongkong. attractive freight rates current, has a concrete hull

still feels that it therefore certala disadvantages. your Board would be unwise to enter the

The note referring to litiga market

directly at the high tian remains on the Balance prices prevalling for it is a fact

Sheet, and we have no news that conditions governing local of the result of bur appeal

than the voyages are little better

Panamanian

The chaotic. Nevertheless it is hop hearing was concluded three ed eventually to secure ton- months nage suitable for our purposes

reserved.

From at a reasonable price.

the

cape.

Established 1845

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1950.

The CMU Exhibition

Mr U Tat-chee speaking at the opening yesterday of the Chinese Manufacturers Union exhibition of Hongkong products in Salisbury Road. His Excellency the Governor and the Hon. T. N. Chau are seated behind. Staff Photographer.

FOR

REGULATIONS SPECIAL CONSTABULARY

24

Legislative authority for the `formal' constitu- tion of the Special Constabulary is contained in the Supplement to the Gazette published today. It is explained that section

of the Police Force Ordinance (repealed by section 8 of Or- judgment being dinance 29 of 1950) provided for the employment the Profit &

of Loss persons temporarily as special constables. you will observe the

ago

The

Victims Of

Item Exchange Profit is of Temptation

*

are

ON

Lift Electricians

Bound Over

the

the

any

that

an- for

DRINK

For Hospitality

Serve Coca-Cola

Coca Cola WARRA

Coca-Cola

For Two

Naval CPO Found Prison

Not Guilty Of Manslaughter

JURY RETURNS A SIX TO

ONE VERDICT

PCs

[FOUND GUILTY ON ́

FOUR CHARGES

Sentence of nine months' hard labour each was im- posed by Mr Winter at Kowloon this morning on two policemen attached to

with money corruption and

After a five-day trial in the Supreme Court, the Kowloon City Police Gordon Frederick Howard, 30-year-old chief petty Station found guilty of de- officer from the cruiser Jamaica, was this morning manding found not guilty of the manslaughter of Davidences, McManus, 26-year-old diving instructor attached to H.M.S. Tamar.

The jury, after a 35 minuto retirement, returned their ver-

diet 6-1 in favour of Howard Resolution

This followed 00-minute summing-up of the case by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr E. H. Williams. In this he reviewed witnesses evidence of the

what

the

and explained to the Jury amounted to manslaughter.

The Crown had alleged that Howard threw McManus over the rail of some steps leading up to the Royal Naval Dock- yard Police Club on Queen's Road on June 11. McManus fractured his skull and died as a result a week later.

Mr M. Heenun prosecuted on behalf of the Crown and Mr D. AL Wright, assisted by Mr S. V. Gittins, defended.

Evaded Ferry

Fare Payment

Which Means

Nothing

larceny."

Mr Wicks remarked that this jease was very strange and un- usual, and also a very serious one, the defendants being guar- dians of the law in a large dis- trict at Kal Tak from 8 p.m. to midnight.

neglect

Not

only

alk

did they their duty, he went on, but they also conducted themselves thugs, knowing well there were no police officers on their beat. The two defendants were PC 2111 Tse Kal-hung. 23, and PC Flushing, Dec. 14.

1080 Chau Kam, 25, They were The United Nations General found guilty on charges of de- Assembly today

manding $25 from Taul Ping- adopted a resolution that sidesteps a legal ying, Ngal Kau-fuk, Luk Chum- decision on whether Communist chau and Luk Kom-sang by or Nationalist China should be threatening to arrest them for represented in the world or

street gambling, corruptly so ceiving $10 each from. Luk ganisation.

Although intended originally Chun-hau and Luk Kam-sang, to provide a legal basis on which and stealing $3 from Tsui Ping

ying. the UN should decide on con-

In his judgment, the magia- fileting claims to representation

that the case for prosecution was

a very

duty changed

by the two authorities, it left trate sald the Chinese representation issue the where

it was at the beginning strange one in that two police

constables ότι of the "Assembly,

uniforms Approved 30-6 with nine ab- their stentions, the resolution provide folning

into civilian

and went to an ad- village.

in returned and Mr Wicks

prosecution's

clothing

manding

tas, representation and other U into their uniforms,

After

from money

question

changed back

de-

the

they

bothe

Kin-

said he believed case,

and

not belleve the evidence given by the two hawkers. from whom the first defendant borrowed shoes and clothes.

Mr A. el Arcull appeared

I remarked last year in reply Account to a question from a shareholder

effect on Ships' Working Ac-

The new regulations that there was no intention of coun

full year's revesuc count of a

nounced today provide liquidating under existing cir- fron

"Lady Wolmer." In-

pension, or gratuity consequent cumstances but if in the opinion ter carned

terest

on the death or injury of a mem- has increased of the

Board it became un- somewhat and may be expect

ber on active service with the

for

a uniform procedure by profitable ог otherwise un- ed to be

Special Constabulary, aubstantially higher

Leading Seaman Victor B. which the General Assembly desirable to operate ships, the for

Cited current year.

decide issues

of dual players Emergency Elborn and A. B. David Charles would question might be considered.

of HMS Belfast, (Special Constabulary) Regula Mott, both

UN I have nothing to add to that non-recurring nature:

tions, 1050, made

the were each by

fined $25 by organs would be asked to follow stotement.

Governor in Council and dated d'Al Manageraent

d'Almada Expenses

nt Kowloon this suit.

But as for the basis on When your Company was but little more

than nominal

December 13, 1050, the regula-morning for evading payment of which such decision should be transferred from the Shanghai and the General Managers'

flops state, inter

for terry fare. They crossed by the arrived at, the resolution rules could not see why he should any purpose consth

the military Register to that of the United Commission

of some $21,000

the Star Ferry from

only that the Assembly should the Kingdom under

Defence is the first payment made

pence and good order of the ticket entrance without having

the

and consider

purposes Regulations no

of the this account since our forma-

Described by the prosecution Colony, the Commissioner, with season сору

tickets.

Charter and Memorandum and Articles were tion.

DB victims of templation, two have referred in pre-ft electricians of Otis Elevators,

prior approval of the Gov-

The defendants pleaded guilty! Principles of the

the "circumstances of each B.N.B. Formoss, available, and as the main put-vious years to the considerable Wong Kam, 10, and 1p Kwong-order call out the Special Cons-visit to the Colony,

ernor, mny

y by departmental and said that it was their first

Case," pose of the transfer was to services rendered to us by our kwan, 24, were bound over in the tabulary or

Earlier in the session, the on behalf of the defendants. relieve the Company of dis- General Managers.

member for Three other residents were abilities

delegation of Cuba which placed connected with the There is but litle change in Mr Reynolds at Central this

sum of $200 for two years each by active service and such service similarly fined: Leung

the item on the agenda sought enemy occupation of our country the Balance Sheet itself and, as morning.

shall continue

until a depart-ling, 38, of 70, Canton Road, strict rules that would have of domicile, we accepted an

mental order is made by the ground floor, who used her effectively barred governments have already informed you, a abbreviated Memorandum. ¦ substantial portion of the First defendant pleaded guilly Commissioner, with the prior band's ticket; Lee Kee-wal, 31,

mich as the Peking regime which Legislation exists

permitting balance in the hands of our to larceny by finding of a gold

ground approval of the Governor, speel of 54 Yu Chau Street, resumption of the original (General Managers has been

wrist watch belonging, to Miss tying the date of the termination floor, who possessed an October are in confilet with the UN. Memorandum in the case of a earmarked for use when cer-

de Sousa of 171 Prince Edward

ticket; and Man Biu, aged 20, service. Company transferred from tain formalities

Road in the China Emporium

1 Constabulary shall of 210 Hennessy Hongkong

lift on October 7, while they subsequently pleted. and

be recruited, constituted, trained used his friend's ticket. repatriated, but our own case

and commanded

by the Com- Your Board is much gratifled were fixing up the lift, is technically outside of it.

Ip at being able to recommend a

admitted receiving

missioner, subject to the orders maiden dividend, modest though watch from the first defendant, It is, and there is every reason but pleaded that as he found to anticipate from the results of the strap broken, he had fixed the current year's operations soit up and had intended to hand far as they are available, that it it to the company management, can be repeated next year.

but was arrested Arst, OTHER BUSINESÐ

Sub-Inspector W. Gillies told Mr C. Blaker seconded the the Court that the complainant resolution which was carried lost her, watch somewhere in unanimously.

the lift on October 2, and re-

Formosa, 10 a.m.

U.S.A. & Canada. 2. p.m. Malaya, Indonesia, Ceylon, Aut9- tralia, New Zealand, India, Pakis ton, Perun Gulf Ports, Egypt. East & South Africa, Mauritius,

Italy & N. W. Great Britai

Europe, 5 p.m.

Indo-China, French North Africa

& France, p.m.

Slam, p.m.

Closing Timet By Sen

Japan, 2 p.m.

Canada, P.m.

Philippines, 2 pm.

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Printed and published by FranERICK PERCT FRANKLIN FUT and on behalf of Bouth China Morning Post Limited at 1-3 Wyndham Street, City of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong.

|

are

com-

the

the

were

of such seco The Special

and control of the Governor, and INCOME

the provisions of the 1850 re- gulations.

The regulations also deal

on

active

Road,

who

TAX

SUMMONS

The British, delegation had

Export Ban

(Continued from Pare 1)

urged a simple rule whether US goods for Hongkong indus- the government exercises effectrica, tive control of the country concerned--which would have

Information is

"Immediately

propriate publicity."

provided a legal basis for the available, it will be given ap- recognition of the Peking regime,-United Press,

MADE FALSE

REPORTS

False allegations by a woman caused

There have been serious re percussions in the Colony to the ban, as cargoes which cannot be described as potential war com- modities, but are purely luxury Items,

nylon

such

AS

stockings and cimrettes are

apparently affected.

1* la clarifed immediately

with grades in the Con- Before Mr Winter at Kow- stabulary, appointment to rank, loon this morning Mr W.E. calling

out for active service Manson of the Inland Revenue by the Commissioner,

asked duties Departraent

two В and discipline of members on weeks' adjournment in the active

service, pay and al-

of the summons It was resolved that $180,000 ported this to the Emporium lowances

of Ronald Woodcraft

man, who was her felt a felt that unless the post- be allocated to dividends and management, loquiries

service of clothing, equipment Room 302 Rose Hotel, why the Poilee for 24 hours, it was have to stop work because of an low-tenant, to be detained by many local factories may soon $143,415 be carried forward.

supply made, resulting in the search-

and weapons which remain Road. to show cause

disclosed at Kowloon this morn-the shortage of materials. Mr C. Blaker proposed that ing of defendants yesterday by

reactions Government property,

should not be taken Messrs G. E. Marden and F. 3. their employers.

Wrong- ful disposal of Government against

him for the recovery ing before Mr d'Almada

In a statement issued yester- Horman-Fisher be re-elected At first Mr Reynolds sen-

(the property

$723.99 in income tax relt appeared that chile Pig, day, the Director of Commerce

the woman, Chik of and Industry penalty for of Directors. Mr P.

S. Cassidy tenced the twe men

which to two

is a fine not exceeding alleged to be due to Goverh 3, Pit Street, ground floor; re- Clovernment department) sald {" Hongkong seconded the motion.

months each, but amended it $500 and imprisonment for six ment. Messrs Peat, Marwick, Mit-after explanations

ported to the Police that her that firms which desired had been

Mr Manson said that endea-fellow-tenant had assualted her months), Government property Mr and Company were re-ap-given in mitigation.

wrongfully pointed Auditors.

acquired Present

penalty), discipline when

Woodcraft who was not not

$100. were Messrs G. E.

on active service,

when Marden (Chairman), C. Blaker,

resignation address

On receipt of the report, the proof that the goods were from

The alleged de- Police detained Hung Yin, the use in Special P. S. Cassidy, F. J.

Constabulary, was served.

Hongkong only, and that departmental orders Fisher, V. K. Song (Directors).

and sav- fault in the payment

this.

Effect of the fellow-tenant for 24 hours, only presentations to Mrs M. Line, J. L. Marden, W.

ing of prerogative rights of Income tax was for 1947-1940. to find out that the allegations had been made to the American the Crown.

Consulate-General. Strenuous G E. Lannaman (Shareholders).

Chik Ping was charged with efforts, he revealed, were being representing 1,020,120 shares.

effecting a public mischief and made to obtain materials was bound over in $250 for 50 that the amall factories year A conviction was regis- could remain in operation. tered against her..

chell

Horman KCC's Social

Radio Hongkong

Lee

Calendar

The Kowloon Cricket Club

swings into its Christmas and New Year social activities next week.

First on II.K.T.

the list is a social 4.00, "Hong Kong Calling." Pro- evening for Servicemen on gramane Summary: 0.02, Children's Thursday, December 21, from Story: "Black Ivory" by Norman 7.30 to 11 p.m. Wives of KCC Collins.

Part 2. (15) 0.30. "Cantonces by Radio" given by Mies

members are requested to turn Wa Lan and 9.K. Leo. up in good numbers to

lo assist at (Studio); 0.50, Three Bongs by this important function. Dennis Noble. (Baritone); 7.00, The Club's Christmas dance World Nowa · su News Analysis.

London Relay); 746, Iteport on the Will be held on Saturday, De- House of Commons debate on the cember 23, wiltr

dancing to international situation: 7.30. Irving music supplied by the band of Bertin Favourites: 8.00, "Trom

the the KSLI up to Editoriate." (London Relay); 5.10,

a.m. A choir Music Lovers Hour"-Chical and will sing carols and there will Light Cla Bequests presented be several other additional at- by Curtis Hindson. (Studio); 9,10, tractions. Tables for this dance Muzic from Brit Film: 9.30 should be booked immediately. Wilfred Pickles in "Have A Go." (London Relay); 10.00, Tady Newr Plans are going ahead for the Real. (London Helay): 10.15. KCC's annual Now Year's Eve Weather Report: 10.08, Itecital by dance and members are advised the Hungarian String Quartof;

String to make early reservations The 10.30, "Symphony for Geraldo and file String

band Choir, dance

of the Royal (DDCTS): 11.00, Danco to Bob Lolcestershires will be present Crosby and his orchestra: 11.15. that night. Goodnight Music: 11.20, Weather Report: 11.30, God Bave the King; Close Down.

to 2

port

to

im

(almilar vour would be mad at his and find forcibly taken away he issued with certificates

tessemial supplies !

I would

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

HKVDF

the summons

DECORATIONS

The Efficiency Decoration has been awarded to the following members of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Force.

Capt F. Brett, MBE, Capt L Goldman and Lieut G. P. Fer-

and First

A Great Success Sir-In the name of the guxon;

Society of St Vincent de Paul Emcloney Medai medium all those who by their I have to thank through your Clasp Cpl C. E. Soares:

and

were false.

Snatcher

Sent

To Prison

of St Mary's APPOINTMENTS Nathan Road yesterday.

Hilds; and also the Band:

of

unem-

on

for

Government A Hongkong spokesman said today that no representations had been made by the Government to representatives of the American Government in Hongkong the exports bani

the

023

Commons Debate

under her arm, when the defen Bine the priorities and

dant came from behind and snatched it away from bær,

Liu Ching-won, 22, ployed, was sentenced to stef First Clasp to Efficiency Medal months and ordered to be ex~ :

pelled by Mr Winter at Kowloon generous contributions, dona-CSM WR.K. Collings;

Second Clasp to Emelency this morning for snatching a tions and gifts, helped to make Medal CSM M.F. de P. Bap-

(Continued from Pare 1) piece of our 74th Al Fresco Fete held ista, MBE.

clothing valued at $20 last Sunday, a great success.

from a pedestrian, Yu Kwaists. Veterans said there had We are particularly grateful.

hing,

24-year-old

woman, to been nothing comparable to it

in recent history. to Mother Delegate School for the loan of their

Inspector Hill said that shortly Mr Anthony Eden then wound spacious grounds; Mr F. c. The following appointments after 11 am. yesterday, the up the debate for the Conserva- complainant was walking along lives by urging the Atlantic Clemo of the China Light and are notified in the Gazette; Power Co., Ltd., for free in- Mr G. C. Jarvis to be Senior Nathan Road near Boundary Council to set up a smaller body, stallation and lighting; Mr Andy Auditor: He arrived in the Street with a piece of clothing comprising the United States, Franco and Canada, to his Hongkong Colony on December 5;

Miss E. G. Stephen, Woman of Aberdeen Industrial School Principal Education Depart

strategie concepts on a world- their Ano for

selection

wide basis. resumed ment.

duty and Miss

Mr Eden sald the Chinese E, Thom has ceased to act a Careless Driver were making it plain that their popular tunes

Money is stin coming in, but Principal, Beillion Public "It is gratifying" "to state' in the School.

the originat Pleading guilty to a gumimons quarrel was with main that the

Mr W. Byrague to be a mem-for driving without due care rather than later, developments Nations action in Koren United gross receipt of our "Rose Day" and the ber of the Dangerous Goods and caution, Signalman Willam Annual Bazaar amounted to Committee vice Mr N. Garland, George Manners of the Second on the Manchurian frontier, Stole 10-Cent Note over

"To return $90,000.

Squadron Signals Headquarters, Korea would be to perpetuate to parition In resigned. I have no words to

Whitfield express

Barracks, Nathan For stooling a ten-cant note cur gratitude to the general For friving a car without Roud, was fined $20 arxt ordered the very dangers we are cop CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE [from a pedestrian in Shunchun public for their support bad a

valid licence and without to pay $10

$10 as compensation by fronted with," said Mr Eden,

United Press. Street, Shamshulpo district, also to all the organisers and the permission of the owner, Mr

Kowloon this at Chao Sam, 33, unemployed, was 2 No. 2. First

etali helpors for their invaluable Cheung Kong, aged 25, of 0, morning. cousin. 3. ordered to be expelled by Mr

Street, Orst co-operation in- accomplishing Templa

Boor. Westminster Ab-d'Almada Lhasa 4,

Sub-Insp. Ip Man-wai -wakt aned at Kowloon this the desired result for the peor was

$200 by bay. B. Apothecaries

Mr that on October 26 outside Pto N. K. Latimes has been .. No. It's a warm spell occur- been in the Colony for only

weight. morning. The defendant had of this Colony,

d'Almada nt Kowloon this Kowloon Mogistics, defendant appointed Lieutenant-la the ring in late autumn, the term three days, had no work and no

morning. He was arrested in while reversing, bis jeen hit a Hongkong Women's: Volunteer being used in America.

Cascoigne Streat yesterday Police' car : caUEDE, GAINAGS: To Tufce army and Nursing fixed abode here.

Evening.

the amount of $10.76% Branch; the Gapeite notisen lii

INTELLIGENCE TEST

Bomber and Don, Great Expool- Mona. Darosby Ibadro.

London Express Keraton,

Answers

-Arrangements are also woll, in hand for the Children's Day sports to be held on New Year's Day.

CM. 8. ALVES President-General, Bociety

of St Vincent de Paul