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THE LATE MR. OTTO KONG SING.

REFERENCES IN THE SUMMARY COUNT

Yesterday in the Summary Court, sympathetic references were made by the Chief Justice (Sir William Hees Davies) and the Prefsue Judge (Mr. Justice Gompertz) to the late Mr. Otto Kong Bing. There was a large and represen- tativu attendance of the legal profession, who remained standing during the speeches from the bench.

The Chief Justice said-Before pro- eeeding with the work of the Court. 4 desire to say a low words in regard to the loss which the Court has experienced in the death of Mr. Otto Kong Sing.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY,

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

MISSING NEEDLES:

SPORT.

HOCKEY,

These teams met in the Hockey Longue

Twenty-one tins of needles, each tia FOLUNTEERS 4 B TEAM 1. Esra COT.

B.G.A valued at $32 containing 10.000 per tin, were missed from a shop at 121, Queen's Road Went. The theft was traced to an employs, who, it was found, hnd sold the medles at very much below their value, one tu only being recovered. The employe admitted the theft and was sentenced to six months hard labour.

Four, men who were charged with re- ceiving the needles were remanded until Monday, hail being fixed at $200 each THEFTS FROM WELLINGTON BARRACKS.

FEBRUARY 3RD 1917

PEKING NOTES.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

PEKING, January 201)

DH NA NEW VIATE,

For some reason or other China New 4 Happy Valley yesterday. The so-Year-ur, as it is now oficially termed, ders proved the stronger team, and the Spring Festival was on this occasion. half-time were leading by two goals by observed mole generally tlun in recont

Great efforts were

were made in the sound and shops closed for two or three days. Manemi and Caple being the scorers: years. For instance, last year businesses

INTIMATIONS

LANE. CRAWFORD & Co.

half to increase this lead, Smith on a mis, as this year by bee TENNIS

occasion.

making a fine individual eff et without success. The Volunteers then took a turn and reduced the lead a goal, but, in spite of hard work by the forwards, they were unable to Wellinge, the game ending in a win for the gunners by two goals to one. This win is very useful to the gunners, as they

now have only to draw with the “A” team to win the league.

CRICKET.

A former employe at Barracks, where he was employed as A week ago he was anjongst .pparlamp trimmer, was charged with break ently well and in the fall, pursuit of hiring into the store at the Earracks. work. Little did we think that it was Inspector Sim said that in December his last appearance in Court. He la last the store was broken Into, in two practised For many years in the Colony, ocensions. On the second occasion the

KOWLOON A. MILITARY TEAM.

and my learned brother's expérience en deferilant was

running away,

For the above match, to be played at ables him to speak with greater know: and, although he. ・got away,

Kowloon to-day, Kowloon will be repre- ledge of Mr. Kong Sing than I can dropped the key of the store. On Thursented by the following:-Dr. C. Forsyth, He, however, frequently day the defendant was seen in Wing. Overy, J. C. Fletcher, L. J. Black came before me in chambers, and 1 desire Fung Street and was arrested. A quan burn, W. L. Weaser, B, D. Evans, W. T. to testify to his worth ar u straight lity of stores was missing.

Defendant admitted the offence, and Elaou, E. J. Edwards, K, Macaskill, forward and conscientious advocate and

stated that the key was given to bim J. V. Hrnga and J. II Mead. most courteous man. He died at too

Sentence of six months hard labour early an age, bait, we most of us would

was passed by Mr. Wood. desire to do, in harness. There is a sad gap in the ranks of the profession, nud I desire to express any genuine regret at. bis death.

claim to do.

Mr. Justice Gomperir-As our who has known Mr. Otto Kong Sing ever since he come tri the Colony first, in the Magistracy, and for the last nine years in this Court--1 wish to say that my experience of him in Court and in -Chambers has been such that I have felt myself privileged to regard him as

him.

POLICE RESERVISTS

COMMENDED.

Two Police Reservists were commended by Mr. Melbourne for their action in a snatching casi,

A Chinese was charged with suntching a gold mounted rattan bangle from a girl, I was stated that the girl was walking up the stairway of a house in Stanley Street when the defendant caught her by the leg, dragged her down, snatch

UNIVERSITY » CLUB,

will be action by suspended asumised, for eigh, days, Peking cer- tainly gave itself up to holiday-making.

RACKETS

INCLUDING

“GOLD-MEDAL.. STADIUM," THE “12,"

THE “DOHERTY,"

course there was cracker-bring or bomb-exploding. Such, noises might create alarms that something in the LAMBERT CHAMBERS," nature of a revolution was being attempt- ed, and it can readily he see that the utions would afford na

old-time celcbvationa excellent opportunity for such cuter- prises. Et in pleasant to be able to res purt that the occasion passed off without incident. The President held a reception. on the Spring Festival, but there was no break ʼn the conduct of official busi neys as in the pid anys. Generally is distinctly better than any on would speaking, the outlook at China New Year have predicted two months ago. POLITICAL

The political outlook is brighter, too, than it has been for some time, Parlia ment is showing a more reasonable dis- position, and both Houses are endeavour- The following will represent the Uning to compose their differences on the versity in the above match to-day at several subprets on which they have 2 pm on the Club ground-Ng Sza hitherte disagreed, notably in respect of Smelting Syndicate Agreement. The Kong (Capt.), R. Ponsonby Fanc, U. E. the Draft Constitution und the Pao-li Marley, K. Brayshay, JD Wright, movement for the suppression of Parlia A. H. Rumjahu, A. de Sousa, D. P.

ment does not seem to have gathered much way. Doubtless its supportere Dixon, W. Hall, G, Hall, W. Gistens and realise that its dangerous these days to suppress even an indifferent Farlinient. A. Ismail Scorer, G. 8. K. Kwok,

At any rate, there is every reason to believe that the monarchist agitation will die an carly death.

FORKLON MINISTER ILL.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL There are two matches in the first

Dr. Wa Ting Fang'a indisposition has division of the Hongkong League to-day, a personal friend. He was thoroughlyed the bangle from her wrist, and made the Navy opposing the Royal Engineers, been causing anxiety to his friends. The and the Gunners and Club meeting on veteran diplomat has no abiding faith in inodical men. He has his own theories well up in his work, conscientions and f efficient. His upright and honourable Chinese Police Reservist (P. C. the Club Ground. The league is still on the subject of life and health, but the carcer exemplified the best traditions of 5), who was in the neighbourhood, saw quite an open affair, with the Shrop warning addressed to him by a medical what had happened, and at once gave shares holding a slight advantage. Then who was called in could not very well be disregarded, and the Foreign the profession. I feel that there is no practitioner here whose loss would bechase, at the same time blowing his RG.A. and Navy are practically out Minister had, perforce, to remain in his advanced age complications might have more felt by those who have worked with whistle. The thief ran into Des Voeux of the running, but all the remaining room. He caught a bad chill, and at his seen by Chief three teams have hopes of coming out supervened. Happily, he is rather better Road; and here he was

at the moment of writing, but so great Inspector Roylance (of the Police Reon top.

was the anxiety of his relatives that tramcar. The United Services League may pas Madame Wu came up from Shanghai serve), who was riding in a The Chief Inspector at once alighted sibly be settled on Wednesday next to-day. Dr. Wn has the satisfaction of and took up the chase. He followed the The R.G.A lead with nine points. They having completed the Chengchiatan negotiations, but the French question re thief through several side streets and

meer the R.E. to complete their promains entstanding. I was told that the eventually, when the defendant had reached. Des Voeux Road again, Chiel gramme in this league, and by a victory Inspector Roylance got close enough to trip the man up with his walking stick, will make their position secure. This victory, however, is by no means, assured, and the Gunners will have to go all the way even to share points with their formidable rivals. A draw has been the result of their three previous meetings this year, so this encounter should prove particularly interesting..

Mr. G. H. Wakeman, Crown Solicitor, said-I sincerely desire to thank your Lordships for your remarks on the death of Mr. Otto Kong Sing. As representing the Crown in this Court, it has been

my privilege for many years to work with Mr. Otto Kong Bing, and it has been a privilege. I always found had to arrest him. M

The thief was sentenced to six

months

a must straightforward. honest gentle-bard labuar, four hours' stocks, and ren man, whe upheld the best traditions of strokes with the birch

his profession.

Mr. E. J. Grist, solicitor, said -As the senior solicitor present,

any I be allowed, behalf of

On

KOWLOON PESTS,

Mr. Melbourne told the Chinese Police Reservist that his conduct was commend able, and also said that Chief Inspector Roylance's conduct was highly commend able in jumping off the tramcar and giving chase. If it had not been for his prompt action the san might never have been zivself and the other solicitors brought to justice. practising in this Court, to tender your Lordships our thanks for the words which have fallen from your Lordships lips, which I most sincerely endorse. I knew Mr. Otto Kong Sing very well indeed, personally, ever since he came to the Colony fifteen years ago. He was an upright, honourable, straightforward gentleman, and through bis death the Colony has lost one of the best type of solicitors one of t

MONEY-LENDING TRANS-

ACTION.

A SUSPICIOUS DOCUMENT, There were quite a number of cases in the Summary Court yesterday, arising out of money-lending transactions. In one of these, in which two Indians were the parties, the claim for payment of 495 was founded on an I.O.U.

The defence was that defendant signed

an 1.0.U. for $25, and that the figures must have been altered

are

old gentleman went to sleep during an Foreign Legions a few days age, un in- important conversation in one of the cident which has caused much annused comment

BING-JAPANESE RELATIONS.

The negotiations between the Chinese and Japanese Governments on the Cheng- chiatun incident and questions arising out of it have been couchaded by an ex- change of Notes which took place on Monday last. The Japanese demands," D" Company K.S.LI is the most which numbered tour, were all conceded. happily situated team in the second livision, although the Staff and Do-hese related to the reprimand of the General Commanding the 28th Division, partments and A Company following up closely. The South China the punishment of the officers respon Athletic are not out of the running yet, sible, publication of a proclamation en- but they still have to meet three strong joining the Chinese in the districts con- teams in A" and "D" Companies cerned to treat Japanese soldiers and E.S.L.I. and the Staff and Departments, civilians with proper respect, and the payment of $500 compensation to tão and may lose to any or all of them.

Japanese merchant whose quarrel with the Chinese started the fracas. Four "desires" were also addressed to the Chinese Government respecting the up- pointment of police advisers and mili Kick-tary advisers, and instructors, but the

TO-DAY'S MATCHES,

1ST DIVISION.

receiving stolen property,

When a Chinese was charged with Inspector Gordon remarked that during the past few months a large quantity of bicycle lamps, bells and pumps had been stolen tifin bour at from cycles during the Kowloon. The cycles were, left outside houses when the owners were taking tiffin, and when they left the house. again they found that a bell, pump or lamp, and sometimes all three, had been reniaved. A few days ago a boy was stealing arrested as he was in the act of a lamp, and this led gave information which led to another boy being arrested. This again led to the arrest of defendant, from whose second-hand cycle shop at Youmati the police recovered four lamps. four bells and one pump. A boy admit ted the theft of these articles, stating that the defendant 30 p.m. Referee, Mr. Banks,

them from

Defendant claimed that he paid. reasonable price for the goods, and also denied that he knew the things were stolen kann

Subsequently, the boys concerned in

Navy R.E. Navy Ground, off, 4 p.m.. Referee, Mr. Bowles,

H.K.F.C. v. RGA.-Club Ground, Kick-off, 4 pm Referee, Mr. Wright,

___________ 2ND DIVISION.

8ard Company R.G.A. v. Lusitano- Club Ground Kick-off, 2.30 pm. Re feree, Mr. Wells pe

Staff and Departments. S. China Athletic-Military Ground, Kick-off,

Navy. Kowloon--Navy Ground. Kick off, 9.30 p.m. Reforce, Mr. Jones,

SELECTED TEAMS, } Royal Engineers-Wilkinson Blum

Peking authorities felt unable to accado to these, and also declined to agree to the wishes of the Japanese Government in regard to the establishment of Japanese polior-stations in South Manchuria and Eastern Inner Mongolia. The Chinese Government also declined to recognise. the right of the Japanese to establish police stations, and protested against those already established, but the azden-memoire presented by the Japanese Minister indicated that the Tokyo Government would carry out its wishes in this respect should necessity demand

the case were charged along with the field and Coxou, Hortop, Smith and SEVERE COLD. defendant, (who was represented by Mr. Richards; Millard, Townsend, Scott, Agassiz), and another marine bawker White and Pearce,

charged with receiving/

The arctic conditions which have pre- was cut the boys was sentenced to four-son.Gorman, Edgeler and Thomas; life, especially in the Norta. In Peking R.G.A-Devine Caple and Dickenvailed lately have taken a great toll of

HONGKONG LEAGUE,

Division II. Table to Date.

toon, de har hour and ordered to Youngman, Clutterbuck, Small, Leighton other boy was sentenced to seten days' receivo ten strokes with the birch, the and hard labour and ton strokes with the birch, and the undeforded hawker was fined $10, with the alternative of 14 days imprisonment, he having in his possession a bicycle pump belonging to Mr Hyde of

The shopman, who

JPW L D FA P

many ronna American soldier died the

ported that

other day as the result of exposure while on guard. Numbers of poor people have succumbed to the severe cold these nights in spite of the philanthropic efforts to asbist all those in dire distress. THE WAICHALOPU DINNRE. DINNER

The Chief Justice, on the case being called, told the plaintiff, through the Court interpreter, that he had grave

Serye doubts as to the 1.0.U. and had a strong suspicion that the figures on it had been manipulated. He wished to warn the plaintiff that he would refer the docu- Agassiz, protested that he was not aware "A" Co., KSLL S ment to the Crown Solicitor for consider the articles were stolen,vester Staff and Dent Mr. Hyde identified one of the bells China Athi tion. He (the Chief Justice) would produced as his property.

89th RGA Mr. Agassiz contended that the defen- 123rd Or, RGA not express any further opinion on it dant had given the police every assist Lantano meantime. The plaintiff need not soyance, and his actions throughout had REB

been those of an innocent man. Had the Navy

Rem anything on that point unless he liked.

defendant bought things which did not 57th Co., R.GA. The plaintif said that what he had concern his particular line of business Kowloon sworn to was that he had advanced 895 something might have been made of it. He had merely purchased goods which

Kowloon was defended by MDC, F.&LL 67 1 090 514 An intéresting event was the dinner

course of his brainess

to the defendant, but he said nothing were brought to him in the ordinary about the document, because it was not written in his presence. Defendant tookpector Gordon denied that defendant given the police every autistance,

it away and made it out somewhere else. They had to go to the shop on three The defendant said the document he occasions before they could recover all signed was for $25 only.

the goods, fo

Mr Melbourne imposed a fine of $10 For, in default, 14 days hard labour,

His lordship gave judgment for the defendant, with coste,

13 given last Friday night by the Minister 713 of Foreign Affairs to foreign friends and 64 119149 foreign correspondents. The company numbered over sixty, and the Vice Minister acted as host in the absence of Dr. Wa Ting Fang, who was indisposed Everybody present seemed to enjoy the Chinese food in its European dressing, and the absence of speecaca,

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