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ADMISSION TO (COURT. VIEWS.OF AN EXPERIENCED CLERK OF ASSIZE.

FULL COURT.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PEKES, SATURDAY, JUNKTM 718, 1919.

-EXTRADITION PROCEEDINGS.

The Fall Court, comprising the Chief During the hearing of a charge of in Justice (Sir William Rees Davies, K.C.) Est at the Central Criminal Court on and Mr. Justice Melbourne, heard an March 6th, Mr. Justice Darling said that application, yesterday, for a writ of the provision in the statute requiring halicas compus in the matter of a Chinese trinks for incest to be held in cameral named Cheung Lo, ht present in Victoria did not apply to counsel, and, although Gant not engaged in the case, they were entitled to remain in Court to see how the pro- rerdings were conducted.

Counsel, whether in robes or not, were accordingly permitted to be present. during the trial.

A ruly is in this case was granted by the Chief Justice on May 27th, and yesterday's application was to base the order made absolute.

In an affidavit. Mr. H. Gardiner stated that Cheung Pong On. alias Cheung Lo, was arrested on April 1st, together with two others," on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping at Lai Ngok village, in the Sun Wai district. November 13th, 1918. The Civil on Governor of Kwangtung Province asked for the surrender of the prisoner in a letter, dated April 19th, 1919. to the British Consul-General in Canton.

The applicant naked for his discharge on the grounds (1) that the Chinese Extradi tion Ordinance of 1880 was only made for the examination and the surrender on one extradition crime, whereas in the pre sent case there were several charges on which he was examined and committed; (2) that he was committed on charges in support of which, though he had piended not guilty," no evidence whatever was adduced.

SPORT.

LAWN TENNTS.

GARRISON VENNIS LEAGUE.

The following 'games have been played during the week in the Garrison Tennis League-

CORRESPONDENCE. “THOUGHTS ON THE WAR.”

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.""]

Si-Your correspondent "T.W." will please acquit me of discourtesy in failing': 830 CO., B.Ģ.A. "BSTRAM +. R.A.M.C. | to reply to him, for it only today that

I first saw his letter."

* 13** TEAM.

Pte. Ellarby and Pte. Creadie beat Sergt. Lacey and Gr. Middleton, 5-4: beat Lt. Hooper and Q.M.S. White. 7-21 beat Sergt. Reynolds and Gr. Winterton, 5-4

Cpl. Woolman and Cpl. Horrocks beat Sergt. Lacey and Gr. Middleton, 6-3 lost to Lt. Hooper and Q.M.8, White, 36; beat Sergt. Reynolds and Gr. Win terton, 6-3.

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Ple. Ricks and Pte. Roberta lost to Sergt. Lacey and Gr. Middleton, 3-6: host to Lt. Hooper and QMS. White, 4-5 beat Sergt. Reynolds and Gz Winterton,

He wishes me to make clear whether or not I mean that Dr. Fassbinder talked differently during the war from the tonë" of his sermon of February 23rd, which I quoted. I do not know, but should think it likely that if he did not b would have found himself in prison.

I will gladly accept proof from "T.W." that Dr. Fambinder had the courage, as well as the conviction, during the war, to affirm that the life of the German. States was governed by iniquity and sin, and that asarice, greed, and envy were the active, driving force of the German. Just for world dominion. However, I did Total:-R. A. M.C., 46 games; 83rd Co. not say that this particular preacher RA. 35 games.

poke differently before the war, and I

qualifying phrase has done him anwit- TEAM 9. 88TH CO., R. G.Ahould regret if my omission of some "R" TEAM,

ting injustice.

7-9

Pte. Ricks and Pte. Roberts beat Sergt.

Haskings and Gr. Baines, 5-4 lost to Cpl. Taylor, and Gr. Moss, 4-5: lost to

Gr. Horsfall and Gr. Sandell, 4-5-

Lee. Cpl. Ellarby and Pte. Cresdie beat Sergt. Haskings and Cr. Baines 0-3: beat Epl. Taylor and Gr. Moss, a-0; beat Gr. Horsfall and Gr. Sandell, '7-8.

My inference as to a change in German thinking was not based upon his words." except in so far as the possibility of their being uttered in Germany at all seams to indicate a change. My inference was drawn mainly from the utteraners of Dr. Traub and Dr. Coarad, whose quoted addresses before and after the Armistice speak for themselves. Both of them are outstanding men, and, unfor tunately, their utterances during the war. Arrogant and extreme though they were, ena be but too easily matched from many others bath Protestant and Catholic. This is matter of common knowledge, R.A.M.C. "A TEAM. R.A.0.C.

which probably your correspondent would Capt. Burn and Lon-Cpl. Kirby beat not dispute, but he assures us that there Rev. Bundle and Sub-Cond, Harding, were also quite a nimber of Eusa- 17-2; beat Col. Coles and S.-Bergt. Prior, binders" (assuming what may or may not be the case, that Dr. Fassbinder has 6-3; beat Capt. Mang and 8. Sergt. Gib-not, like the other two, changed his tone bons, 7-9.

since the defeat).

Cpl. Woolman and Cpl. Horrocks beat Sergt. Haskings and Gr. Baines, 6-3; beat Cpl. Taylor and Gr. Moss, 3-4: beat Gr Horsfall and Gr. Sandell, 5-4,

Total:-R.A. M.C., 51 gamai; 3rd Co. R.G.A., 30 games.

On the following tay Mr. Justice "Darling referred again to the point, and anid he thought that counsel should be present for the reason that a barrister in his roben was cotitled although not instructed in the case, to take part in the proceedings should proper occasion Suppore--and neeur. as anirue curine. it not infrequently happened that an

Cheung Ping On and the other "two argument was taking place, it might be that there was an authority not present Chinese were brought before the Police R.A.M.C. to the mind of the Judge or counsel, but Magistrate on May 19th and 13th. The if any barrister knew of such an authoMagistrate discharged the other two men, rity it was his duty to rise as amies but committed Cheang Ping On to gaol urine and call the attention of the Earth, await the pleasure of His Excellenes and Judge to the fact that that authority the Governor. existed. That was a duty which a bar. rister owed as one entitled to take part in the administration of justice, and it was often of great importance to a pris oner that he should have that assistance. There was also this further reason: That a barrister learued his business best by sitting in Court. That was why he said on Thursday that he should not exclude counsel from the Court during a trial of this kind, although they were not engaged in the case. All that the Incest Act said on the subject was that proceed ings under the Act were to be bold. cameru. It did not say that everybody

Mr. Ainbaster said that no evidence had vas to be excluded who stood in the posi tion, which he had indicated, of counsel.been taken before the Magistrate to

Sir Herbert Stephen (Clerk of Assise for the Northern Circuit since 1889) in a letter to The Times on the subject, wrote: In my opinion this ruling im plicitly confirms the argument I have always urged, that the words in camerned to the Court would show that. accordless to Rev. Bundle und S. Harding, used by the statute mean "in chambers," ing to the notes of the hearing on May and that their true effect is to give the Judge power to exclude anyone he pleases, hut not to compel him to exclude every one. If this is so, it is of the highest constitutional importance that two other cinoses of persons, the friends of the prix. uner and the reporters for the Press, should also be entitled or at any rate

The Hon. Mr. C. G Alabaster, O. B. E., appoured for the applicant. He was opposed by the Attorney-General (Hon. Mr. H. F. Pollock, K.C.).

S-Sergt. Theyers and Sergt. Taylor justify the committal; further, that the lost to Rey, Bundle and S.-C. Harding, applicant was committed on four sepa-3-5: lost to Cel Coles and S.-Sergt. rate extraditable charges, whereas the Prior, 3-6: beat Capt. Main and S. Ordinance only permitted of extradition Sergt. Gibbons, 5-4. for one offener. The depositions furnish-

13th, the case for the Crown was closed. and, Mr. Gardiner having offered no evidence, the man was committed to gual Later to await the Governor's order. the same day, no charges having yet been formulated under the laws of Hongkong. the prisoner was brought back into Court and told that the committal order was

Sergt. MacKechnie and Loc. Cpl. Webb,

4-5; lost to Col. Coles and S-Sergt Prior, 4-5; lost to Capt. Mans and Sergt. (ibbong, 3-8,

Total:-RA.M.C., 49 games; R.A.0.C., 39 games.

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE TAIKOQ

RECREATION CLUB,

The following. will represent

Kis

If there were many such as he their utterances failed to reach us, and it is

whole. information to the

for TW to support his statement by. proof. Here and there, no doubt, & voice must have been raised, one would sup- pose, but I am afraid

id I must still abow the suggestion of my sermon to stand, all typical a change has come over the which is that if the sermons I quoted are German

it contrary it

it is a pity he witheld it, for the knowledge that even a few protesta were made 13 Germany would have modified the bitterness felt greatly because of the aims and conduct of the war and most of all, perhaps, because of the lack of protest in Germany itself from Press or publicists.

wer

bad

Ond other point, I do wish to make clear. The suggestion that the change 1 hope for in the light of these addresses Sti of the sour grapes order is, not mine. i would wish to believe it.

allowed-to remate in Court to see how annulled. The man was then remanded Joseph's College in a Janior. League indicates some real change of enrt. the proceedings are conducted. Uilters until the next day, when the Crown match against the Taikoo Recreation hours, etc., this is done there cannot be any wati Solicitor, formulated four charges of kid-Club. on Saturday, on the Craigengower 'jarbory guarantee that the trials are con happing and armed robbery against the Cricket Club's ground at 4 p.m. :-C. A. ducted fairly and regularly. It also prisoner. All four charges were extra. Goldenburg and S. A. "Hamid. 8. Sepher seems to me quite wrong to exclude jury-ditable offences and were explained to the and J. Silva, M. H. Abbas and 0.

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prisoner, who said he did not know the Imail. place and was not guilty. Without more ado, sad Mr. Alabaster, the prisoner was again committed to" gaol.

GOLF.

K.C.C. z. U.S.R.C

men in waiting, who are actually a part of the tribunal, though not engaged at the moment. Much the best and simplest course would be to repeal section 5 of the

His Lordship, asked if Mr. Alabaster's Punishment of Incest Act. Anybody point was that, the committal order having)

A golf match will be played to-morrow been once annulled, all the evidence which could draft a Bill for that purpot in had been led previously should have been (Sunday) at King's Park, commencing at "two minutes, and Parliament could pass called again, when the man was brought 9.45 am. Tin will be provided, at the it in a week. The Home Secretary in one into Court again, and confronted with U.S.R.. at 1.30 p.m. Players are re- House and the Lord Chancellor in the four new charges. other "are perfectly familiar with Assize Mr. Alabaster replied that that wasquested to wait at the tent after they havn fourts and the work done there. I give what should have been done. The evid-finished their morning, match in order them my assurance that there is no difence might have covered the new charges. that a photograph may be taken. The ference of opinion among the Judges, and but the prisoner had the right to know

I do not make assertions of that sort what he was being charged with, and teagi are as follow- without knowing what I am talking hear the evidence against him. about."

COMPANY, MEETING.

The Court, after hearing argument on both sides, refused the application.

CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CO., TRAGIC DEATH OF INSPECTOR

LIMITED.

A statutory meeting of the above Com- pany was held in the offices of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., yesterday, Mr. W. Adamson presiding. The others present were Messra G. W. Barton and A. H. Compton (Consulting Committee) Messrs. J. M. Gordon, C. E. Strafford, M. S. Northcote, R. Henderson, F. C. Hurley, E. Abraham. AM. M. Silva; Poon Cho, JM. Wong, Tong I Chun, and A. A. Cordeiro (shareholders), and Mr. H. F. Campbell (secretary).

TERRETT.

DROWNED IN THE WEST RIVER.

Colony, yesterday evening, that Detective A rumour was freely circulated in the

Inspector Terrett, of the Hongkong Force. had been murdered on June 5th by robbers on the West River, and that the body was thrown into the water.

** TEAM

D. J. Mäekéncie v. Dr. Lindsay Woods

V. McLiddell v. R. E. Lindsell.

J. Juck r. F. A. Redmond

3. Hyde # Lieut-Col. Coles

A. Morrison, Capt. Lucy. H. Overy . Capt. Leslie Smith D. G. Nicoll . F. F. Claxton, J. Parkens. Dr. J. W. Smalley.

"B" TEAM.

H. W. Pager. Lieut.-Col. Taylor. WJ-Owens--Culi-Clementi-Smitiz...... J. P. Robinson v. Capt. Gray.

J. H. M. Mead v. Dr. H. E. Murray. J. S. McIntosh v. Leist. Sutherland. G. N. Avenall . Lieut. Thomas. K. Macaskill a. G. A. Woodcock. A E. Davidson v. Mejor Buck. On Monday, the R.C.C. will hold two

A reporter of this paper, who called on Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, D.S.P., was informed that the Captain-Superintend ent of Police had received a letter from the Magistrate at Wachow' stating that Inspector Terrett, who was travelling on The CHAIRMAN explained that the, meet Chinese passenger boat on the Wert ing had been called in compliance with River. fell overboard accidentally and competitions-in football foursomes and a Section 68 of the Companies Ordinance was drowned. The body, we understand, tombstone competition for the “Winj- of 1811. The neccraars particulars had has now been recovered and will be fred" Cup. already been circulated, and the details brought to Hongkong for burial, asked for by paragraph 6, were laid on

The reason for Inspector Terrett's de

the table for inspection. He was preparture to Wuchow was that he had been pared to answer, any question.,

There being no question, the meeting terminated.

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

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FATAL STABBING" AFFBAY.

DISPUTE OVER A WOMAN.

J. KIRK MACONACHIE. Hongkong, June 8th, 1919.

PROPAGANDA.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."']

SI-I think it is a shame that the generál public is asked to pay $3, $2 and to see the famous propaganda „film My Four Years in Germany."

The film is essentially one that will bring home to us all the reasons for which Groat Britain and America went into the

war on behalf of Right'

The Government should purchase the rights over the film, and exhibit at rates within the reach of all-Yours truly,

Hongkong, Jupe 6th."

DISGUSTED:

WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY,"

GIRL ELOPES. WITH LOVER.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. B. E. Lindsell, a Chinese youth was charged with barbouring a young girl without the consent of ber parenta

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The mother of the girl, it appears, went for a trip into the country, leaving the children in charge of the eldest daughter.

No. Spring Garden

Lane.

No sooner had the, mother left the house than the girl communicated with her lover, and they cloped. When the mother re- Lurned to Hongkong she discovered that her daughter was missing and informed the Police, who managed to locate the lovers.

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Defendant stated that the girl came to him with the consent of her mother.

Mr. Lindall remanded the case, fixing bail at $100.

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'MOTOR-GAR ACCIDENTS.

CHINESE BOY KILLED...

A little boy was run over by motor-car 91 in the An Taí district, on June 3rd, and killed. The boy, it appears, stopped in front of the car white it was passing. and was knocked down. He was removed to the Hospital, where he died.

Assigned to make certain investigations. in connection with men suspected of serious crime in Hongkong. He left for Wuchow on Thursday of last week.

Inspector Terrett was 44 years of age A fatal stabbing affray occurred, on and came to the Colony in 1808 Thursday evening, at West Point. as a Police Constable. He was pro- ORDERS ISSUED BY ML. J. W. FRANER, D.B. (second-class) ir. May, 1014. He made an were living at 47, First Street, had injuries to her foot as a result of being moted Sergeant in 1909 and Inspector It appears that two Chinese, men, who (DESERVE},"

excellent detective, and was the means of quarral over a woman. One whipped out bringing several criminals to book. Rea knife and stabbed the other in the contly he carried out a campaign against abdomen, after which he disappeared. the use of "false trade-marks.

The Police were informed and removed the injured man to the Hospital, where he died yesterday.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BRANCH-FUPERVISORS.

Company Commandere will demand from the Becretary the number of books

required.

Hongkong, Jupe 6th, 1919.

Great sympathy is felt with Mr. Torrett and her three children.

MA' Chinese woman, 42 years of age, han been removed to hospital, suffering from accidentally knocked down by motorcar 245, at the junction of Shanghai and | Argyle Streets :

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