1918-10-10 — Page 3

CORRESPONDENCE.

SUGGESTION FOR OUR

DAY"

{TO THE EDITOR OF “THE HONGKONG

A

THA. HONGKUNG: DAILY PRESS,

HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN

WANCHAN

HONGKONG & MAGISTRACY.

AN ORIUM CASE, CHINESE WOMAN ATTACKED BY A Chinese pleaded guilty to being in

THREE MEN.

unlawful possession of two tsels of opium dross.

·DAILY FREM. "I

A highway, robbery is reported to bars SingWithout doubt your correspond taken place in Wanchai on Wednesday

it

ent

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 1918.

LANE CRAWFORD

ESTABLISHED 1850.

& CO.

Ropes," has a bright and patriotic morning. A Chinese woman, living at when he was arrested on the wharf. He presenting the Hongkong C.C.) presided. BLACK BOX

iden in suggesting that payment be made. 13, Warren Street, left her house to us before the 24th inst... "Our Day" and was walking in the direction of so that one may be liberal towards the Polo Street when three- men accosted her Red Cross. But, being a moderate and asked the way to a certain street salaried employé (as "Hopus" repre in Wanchai. While she was directing sents himself to be) unable to make ends them öce of the men seized her by the meet. I do not see how Hopes" will

throat, while the other two robbed her be able to keep going with his meagre salary till the end of the next month jewellery to the value of $154. They If in 24 days be bas little or no spare made off in the direction of Cause money left, what will he do if he has.to, wait for another 37 days before being

way Bay.

paid again? I am afraid that he will WATCHMENS STRUGGLE then have to beg, borrow, or steal, which | « WITH OPIUM SMUGGLERS. are bad principles, and I think the Red

ESCAPE.

Cross wants honest money only. In the SMUGGLERS MAKE GOOD THEIR majority of cases it is the men with poor salaries who have large families and, therefore are most in need of money,

Had "Hopes" suggested that part of the annual bonus be paid us now, instead of in December or February, it would have been more reasonable. I remain, yours

truly,

CAPON.

Hongkong, 9th October, 1918

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE !! HONGKONG » DAILY BRESS*} »

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester day, an interesting story of the seimre of 192 tacts of opium was related to Mr.

Defendant stated that he bought, the dress and was taking it into the country

had no intention of selling the dross,

Mr. Wolfe åned defendant on with the alternative of a fortnight's hard labour.

RETURNING FROM BANISHMENT.

A. Chinese was charged with returning from banishment.

HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. LEAGUE TO BE HELD THIS SEASON. The annual general meeting of the Bongkong Cricket League was held yester day evening in the Hongkong Cricket Club Pavilion. Mr. F. Y. Hodgson (re-

and there were present:-Messrs. J. P. Robinson (Kowloon C.C.), Un Hew Fan (CRC), G. E. Marley (University), Capt. Wahl (R. E.), Lieut. Robinson (Navy), Mr. R. Basa (Craigengewer) and Mr. H. H. Tayler (Hon. Secretary and Treasurer). The Civil Service · Cricket Club and the Manchesters were not repre sented."

The CHAIKHAN, referring to the report and balance sheet, remarked that there

Defendant, who said he touched at Hongkong on his way to Canton, wa arrested in Shum Chuen and brought back. He had been twice convicted of the substantial sum of $83.51, stand- Isrecny, and had been banished for tening to the credit of the league. It was years in June, 1916.

the largest balanos they had had for some time and the meeting had to decide what

Mr. Wolfe sentenced defendant to one years hard labour and four hour to do with the money. The expenses of the League had been very small, amcant- stocks.

ing to between $15 to $18 last season.

THEFT FROM SANITARY DEPARTMENT.

Two Chinese were charged with steal-

E. D. C. Wolfe by an Indian watching a quantity of scavenging baskets be It appears that early in the afternoonlonging to the Sanitary Department. of October 1st the Tak Sang arrived in Hongkong from Haiphong and was berthed at one of the wharves along the Fraya A p.m. the same day, an Indian watchman on duty at the wharf noticed a Chinese, who is reported to be

Syn-Though I must admit that I shall be about "stone-proke" on "Our Day," reman in the ship, lowering a bag I cannot approve the suggestion made by into a sampan lying alongside the vessel. The watchman went to the spot and "Hopes and supported by Nil Desper andum" that our employers should pay was about to arrest the man, when seven our salaries on October 23rd, for the of eight Chinese surrounded him and following reasons. Your correspondents assaulted him. He blew his police are, apparently, in the same boat with whistle, and two other Indian watchmen me, salaried men without other came to his assistance. They managed to means. The attractions on "Our Day, capture the man who carried the bag besides being many and varied, include a but he escaped after a struggle. The Gymkhana at which one might be inclined other assailants also disappeared, The to risk a few more" dibe" than usual in Indians then picked up the bag of opium. the hope of resping a harvest of dollars which had fallen, and were taking it Considering the odds on such occasions, to the Central Police Station when they I fear the "plunger" will come away were stopped by several Chinese revenue wiser but sadder. However much we might be prompted by patriotic and officers, who wanted to know what they were carrying. They replied that it was charitable motives, I fail to see the use of advancing a month's pay to people of opium and that they were taking it to small means whose first thoughts should the Station. The officers, however, wished be to make ends meet. If your correspon-to take possession of the opium, but the dents or myself get our month's pay on the gard., we certainly cannot and must not spend the lot, and if we should so forget ourselves as to spend a big portion on "Our Das," and during the forth- coming month find ourselves unable to Mr. Wolfe remarked that the statement meet the running expenses, don't you think about the Revenue Officers seemed rather wo will lament that there was an "Our fishy. He asked the Police to post notices Day" at all. I feel sure the Committee in prominent parts of the town stating in charge of the celebrations do not expect that if no claim was made to the opinn too much from such as us, and I daresay within seven days, it would be con they will be satisfied with our assurance

fincated. that we shall spend all we can afford for such a very good cause as the Red Cross Fands I am, sir, yours faithfully.

IN TIME. 9th October, 1918.

POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION

OHINESE FINED $750,

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester day, before Mr. J. E. Wood, a Chinese was charged with being in lawful pos session of 600 rounds of ammunition.

Indians refused to hand it over to them. The men, then followed the Indians to the Police Station, evidently, with the intention of seeing the opinm reach its destination safely...

A. DISAPPOINTED. PARTY.

Mr ROBINSON I think the Hongkong Clab won the shield last season. Did the members of the team receive medals?

shield five times, three years in succession

The CHAIRMAN: They have won the

I do not think they received medals. The

It was stated that defendants were arrales do not state that the winning team rested in the act of removing the basket As many as 40 to 50 baskets were stolen a day, and at first suspicion rested on the Sanitary Board coolice themselves

Mr. Wolfe sentenced defendants, to three weeks' hard labour each.

THE MORPHINE HABIT Two Chinese were charged with being in unlawful possession of a quantity of morphine.

hall receive medals. The question is whe ther the League money can be expended. Besides, I do not know what the wishes of the Hongkong Club are.

Mr. Basa stated that medals were usual- ly presented with the shield.

Mr. TAYLER thought that the sum, though amall, should be devoted to war charities and Capt. Wahl was of the same

opinion.

After further discussion it was decided It was stated that the police raided a to sound the members of the winning team house in Tam Lang and noticed one of on the matter. If no medals were requir the defendants injecting some morphined the money would go to charity, through a syringe into the right arm of another man not in custody. Two of the men were arrested, and in the cubicle were found several syringes, a quantity of morphine, etc.

Mr. Wood remanded the case till Friday for further evidence.

ALLEGED DEFALCIATION A Chinese assistant of the Wing Oo firm was charged with attempting to defraud his employers.

Inspector Sullivan stated that defend ant, who was employed in the sweet department, had been under suspicion for some time. The firm was under the impression that defendant was charging customers more than the proper amount. Yesterday morning, the manager to text defendant's honesty, gave some marked ten-cent pieces to an outsider with which to purchase a pound of sweets. Defend ant, charged eighty cents for the sweets, and did not tender any bill. Later on the manager searched the filed duplicates and found that the price of the pound of sweets sold was recorded a 60 cents

FORGED TICKETS FOR HAIPHONG When defendant was searched at the

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester day, before Mr. J. R. Wood, Wong Kwok Cheung, a well-dressed young Chiness was charged with attempting to defraud

Chinese ship broker

Inspector Browns stated that on Oct 5th defendant visited complainant at his A Chinese district watchman stated office, No. 135 Des Voeux Road, and, that on Tuesday afternoon he received representing himself to be the chief information that defendant had a quan compradore of a ship, stated that he had tity of ammunition in high in sequ

possession, sixteen passenger tickets for Haiphong. Later in the evening he saw defendant in for sale. Complainant had some friends a ricksha and stopped him. Defendant who intended proceeding to Haiphong had a bag with him, and, in reply to and he bought the tickets for $136. Com

question, said it contained 600 rounds plainant went on board the steamer and of ammunition which another man had handed the money to defendant, who was given to him.

sitting alone in the compradore's room. When the passengers went on board,

Defendant stated that another man gave him the bag He was unaware of

Police Station one of the marked ten-cent pieces was found in his possession.

Mr. Wolfe remanded the case fill to day, fixing bail at $250.

CANTON - NEWS.

\{ST COURTHY OF THE

BAN PO.

CHUNG ANGOI

CANTON, October 9th.

THE MILITARY: GOVERNMENT..

A question was raised as to whether the same rule would be applied for the coming season and the Chairman" remarked that it would rest in the hands of the winning team.

The report and statement of accounts were then adopted on the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. J. P. Robin-

BON

FLECTION UF:OTRICE-HEAREES,

* President: The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.

Vice-President: Me. T. E. Pearce. Hon. Treasurer and Secretary: Mr. H. H. Tayler.

Committee: One representative from each Club entering the League. *The CHAIRMAN proposed a vote of thanks

to the exPresident, Mr. E. HB. Han cock, who has left the Colony. He said that the League owed a debt of gratitude to Mr. Hancock for his services. Every one knew what a tremendous amount of good he had done for cricket generally in Hongkong. Not only was he personally solled in the game, but he had also set an example to others in every way by his sporting proclivities.

The motion was carried with applause.

CARRYING ON OF THE, LEAGUE

...S

The Caurmax said that the next business was for the meeting to decide whether there should be a League this year." At the last meeting it was unanimously agreed ta

run the League, and it now remained for them to confirm that resolution if they so desired There had been a certain amount of correspondence on the subject in the papers, but he did not think the writers fully appreciated the position.

He thought that if they wished to encour- age cricket, especially amongst the smaller clubs, there should be a League.

The Military Government has decided to declare war on Hsu Shih-chang on the day when he assumes office as President

We are informed that Dr. Wu Ting-The meeting unanimously agreed that a fang will shortly be elected Premier and Longue should be held. Shum Chun-huen Generalissimo to con- trol military and naval allairs.

po

THE NORTHERN SQUADRON IN TUKIEM.

A message from Amoy states that when

Me Us Hew Fas proposed that any balance of money there might be in future should be given to war charities instead of being spent in the purchase of medals

the contents. Safe AUSTOW Bowever, they were rofused admittance, EDERRADA cruiser Shiu Wo went to for the winning team.

Mr. Wood fined defendant $750 with the captain of the vessel explaining that the alternative of four months hard to see labour. The ammunition was confiscate the tickets were forced...

ed:

SERVICES ENTERTAINMENT

Mr. J. Yvanovich, of Messrs Lapicque &Co., stated that his firm were the agents for the steamer, which left the harbour on Monday. No person, not pven the captain or the staff, had per The Treasurer of the above fand mission to issue the tickets, the price of acknowledges gratefully following

Anon

FUND

which for Haiphong was $15. No tickets were sold till a permit, signed by the French Consal, was producell.

Complaipast-bare out statement made by Inspector Browne, adding="

The following statement of accounts was never so surprised as when I noticed covering the period 1st August to 30155) B „Beptember, 1918, is submitted:

my" friends 'returning from the ship. Balance in hand, ist August $1,100.50 They stated that they were not allowed Since received and acknowledged, 1,430.00

to proceed as the tickets were forged. 182,630.20 As there was no evidence to corroborate

1,570.03

the complainant's story Mr Wood dis 960.17 charged defendant.

Expenditure an

Balanco in band

10in the Canton forces the leaders of the

cared to follow suit, Some of the gun- Northern Squadron in Fukien endeav

hosts of the Squadron have already left their anchorages, but their destination

is unknown.

FIGHTING IN PARLIAMENT.

We

Mr. MARLEY-seconded, and the motion Was carried unanimously...

The meeting further decided to have only one division in the League, with as many clubs as would care to enter, a f JonThe method of scoring was to be three points for a win and one for i draw.ATL It arns decided that entries should close

will the Secretary on Friday, October 11th, at 3 p.m.

We learn that when the discussing a certain question in Parlia ment yesterday, a fight followed, certain" - There was some discussion as to the heated arguments. As a result one of desirability of ending certain of the the M.Pa was seriously wounded, jidil rules and it was decided to leave the many others were slightly injured, and midler in the hands of the new committee. Should they decide that certain rules. 4 should be amended a meeting will be called EX-TEAR'S LAST WORDS for the purpose according to the account of the oxing committee and to the Chairman, after

patra V Vates of thanks were passed to the retir

Tuar's last hours, told by the Russian which the meeting terminated. " Press and cited in a Moscow, telegram to Thengkong. Club has intimated its the Lokalanteiger, the ex-Isar met his intention not to join the League. It is end with great composure. -- Immédiately understood that all the other teams which before being shot, he called out: 1168pare entered last year, will again take part vie and my innocent and unhappy, and it is farther hoped that the Man- childre

#my blood preserve Hassia chesters and the Muslim CluB, will partit

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