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CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

TO DEATH.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, «JULY 9TH, 1919.

ROW ON THE "PRODUCE.”

MAN THROWN INTO THE SEA.

Some Straits Chinese sailors, employed

1 BEFORE HIS HONOUR THE CHINS JUSTICE

4878 WILLIAM RE-TAVIES, K,C)| CHINESË MURDERER SENTENCED on board the Prdure, which arrived in Monday, resented the sign Harbour on ing on of a Hongkong Chinese The hearing was continued, yesterday.beatswain, and when the new hand as *f the case in which Long So was in dicted for the murder of a Chinese son stable in Des Voeux Road, Hongkong, May 4th.

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THE FISH LANTERN PROCESSION.

The Fish Lantern Procession, in con-

ANGLO-JAPANESE RELATIONS

REAPING WHERE OTHERS HAVE SOWN.

There can be no question that many exporters in the Far East view with apprehension the inroads made on British trade by the rapid industrial progress of Japan absorbed in hostilities us to be unable Japas, has not been so completely to devote attention to.

to commerce. The has been that with British gouds dimical to cotain, and German trade seotched, the Japanese bave had an excep- tional opportunity to develop their home One dragon, 230 feet long. carried by industries and to export Japanese goods

in ever-increasing quantition

Figures have recently been published

progress of Japanese trade in Australia, in India and in China, three markets of

nection with the Pence Celebrations, which is being organised and conducted by Mr. Ho Kam Tong, will start from Happy Valley at 's p., on Saturday evening, sunwè, duties be met with a very warmthe isth, and will take an hour and a reception." Led: by a burly cook, the half to pass a given point. It consists of Straits. Chinese rushed at him and, after the following items:- belabouring him unmercifully, threw him into the water. Not content with this, several of the men jumped on top of the hit while he was in the water and "ducked him. The Palico fak yens finisted, and the three ringlesders were nt the arrested.

Mr. R. E. Ralilios, addressing the Court on behalf of the prisoner, said he did not intend to put the prisoner in the defence to witness-hex. as he had no offer other than the two statements,which the prisoner had already made Central Police-station and at the Magis tracy. There was no getting away from the fact that the prisoner fired the shot but there was no evidence that he find is at anybody. He Sred because he was frightened; in self,defence and self-pm. tection. He submitted that the prisoner had no actual criminal intent.

The inen

were charged at the Magis- tracy, yesterday, wirb assault.

Capt. E. Winsnes stated that the man were under six months" contruct and had to be paid off at Singapore. AL. Brat he had no objection to taking them hack on the steamer, but, after what had occurred he was afraid of further trouble. The olfatwain was always.drunk, and

rented trouble.

His Lordship, in summing up. said the ease was a most difficult ene 'from the point of view of the defener, and he ex pressed approval of the able manner if which the delence had been conducted. He pointed out that the evidence of the Poli constables showed that-the-prison-in-come-on-my-ship: er had deliberately fired the shot. Chinese constable had said that when the deceased was chasing the prisoner, the latter turned round and warned the constable not to chase him, threatening that, he would kill him. Soon after the constable had caught the prisoner the shat

Mr. Ormez. They probably thought they were not being treated properly.

Witness: Well, I am willing to take them to Singapore, but they do not want

Was Smed.

Oct Mr. Ortne: Is not the whole trouble

over a question of food-Witness: There, has been no mention of it at all.

The jury brought in a unanimous verdict of Guilty.""

The prisoner, asked whether he had anything to my before being sentenced, stated he did not kill the constabi, as all How could be be accused of murder when 'there were a lot of people running about}

His Lordship, in passing sentence of death, informed the prisoner that he had been found guilty on the clearest possible evidence, after a most able defence. He had brought about the death of a con- "atable. in the execution of his duty. It was fortunate that he killed only oneé

person.

Wern

Mr. Orme: Probably, the men afraid that the new man would supersede then and give then a bad time. If you took then at Singapore, it is only right that you should take them back. "I think they, will behave themselves better. It is no use their staying here.

Witness: I do not think they want to go away from here. What they want is their passage-money, after which they will speare, jabs ashore,

Defendants intimated that they wished to go back to Singapore, but not on the aame ship, as they were afraid of being assaulted. There was no reason for them to stay in Hongkong, as they had no relatives here. If they were paid off they could obtain passages by some other ship.

Mr. Orme: Have you' not received your ffull wages get 1--Defendants: No.

How much have you to get !-The cap-

The prisoner said he had yet a bullek in his leg that fitted the revolver protain omes us about $100, duced in Court...

The captain said he was ready to pay

His Lordship observed that it was too the men. late for such a submision. «-

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Before rising, his Lordship said he was- sure the Crown Solicitor and the jury

Mr. Owner This is a case where the men were afraid they were not going to be paid and that they would be assaulted.

100 coulies in uniform

73 large illuminated is made true to in the Times showing the extraordinary.

life.

30 representations of other marins first-class im mportance 10 the United Sing-

creatures.

30 illuminated birds. 30luminated animals.

dom. Now although it is true, as we have often insisted, that the future of British industry depends rather upon capacity to supply the world's markets with goods of

to sell

A large collection of ucubrellas and superior quality than upon ough it is

fancy lanterns.

A dragon-boat drawn by girls.

to historie ralileuns rivants, illaminat

ed..

3 large revolving globes. Illuminated coloured photographs of

Various celebrities.

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4 Chinese bands playing Chinese music, Chiness band playing foreign music will accompany the procession, the latter being located immediately behind the picture of the King.

There will also be comic interludes at intervals.

It is estimated that from 800 to 1,000 coolies will be engaged on this proces sion.

The following Chinese arches will also by opected:--

at the entrance in Bonham Strand

East.

1 at the entrance to Bonham Strand

West.

i at the entrance to Jervois Street.!

near Wink Lok Wharf.

1 at Champai Street. Wanchai.

i at Queen's Road Central, 1 at Sbek Hong Tsui..

BRITISH SHIP FIRED ON.

CULPRIT ARRESTED,

The Ichang correspondent of the Forth China Daily News, writing on June 28th,

says:-

commodities at low prices;

the

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true that we must rely more on the de- mand for the best class goods than on the demand for inferior articles, that is a broad general principle rather than hard-and-fast rule, and it is absurd to pretend that the competition of countries where labour is cheap is negligible. It is

ot

in, anyway point out that rogatory to Japan to.

up to the present

her amazing industrial progress has been due Principally to the extraordinary skill with which the Japaness workmen can duplicate rather than to creative genius on the part of her manufacturers indus trially speaking, Japan

is only an infant among the nations, and when we remem ber the long drawn struggle in this coun- try before

we achieved our pre-eminence as a manufacturing people, it is remark- able to find that so soon after the Japan es emerged from their cherished seclu sion, and ettered the world's industrial arena, they are able to play an importan: part in it.

This is, however, one feature of Japan- proved a source of constant annoyance, ese competition that ban för many years and, in some салем of considerable

"Long to British exporters. We refer, of course, to the extremely unsatisfactory positier of trade-mark owners in the Far East. Unfortunately, the leas scrupulous Japan- fese manufacturers have not hesitated to include imitations of famous brands in their duplication of foreign goods, and again and again difficulties have been caused and heavy expense incurred by the necessity of taking action to prevent the

passing of o

of Japanese imitations as the wares of firms with world-wide re- To the layman the supreme putations. importance of adequate protection for property in trade marks is not apparent. but no, business man of experience needs to be told that protection of trade marks and brands is absolutely vital to profit- able trading abroad.

Dess,

THADE MARK FRAUDS.

Many British firms have spent enor- mous sums of money in opening up busi- and making their marks known to buyers in the Orient

If the rights in thore marks

rks are infringed the effect is Stwofold. There 18, Brat, the

Mr. J. Smith. H.M. Consp. paid are where goods bearinet loss of

visit on H.M.8. Widgeon to the plac where the Fidyeon was fired on when she was returning down river with Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor Tudor on board. It

the pirate are sold in substitution for the genuine article, but that is not the

The gro more serious phase of the matter. serious aspect is the loss of goodwill resulting from dissatisfaction caused by the imitation goods. It is too often. for-

would express approval, with him, of the if they know they are going to be paid seemingly was not difficult for the mil gotten that the trade mark or brand has

exemplary conduct of the Chinese con stabl who had met with bis death in

they will be quiet.

sary authorities to find the man who fired, ¦ a twofold function. On the one hand it. The Captain: They did not do any barm and he with his superior officer was taken fal purchase; the buyer finds that goeds

"gets as pn-inducement-to-repyat a success such an unfortunate manner. He did to me, but to the new man that came to Kueify, where the Consul had an inter- sold to him under a certain mark are a not know whether the constable had left aboard. The contract is simply a mat-view with the General in charge. After good bargain, be repeats his experiment, a wife and children, but he hoped thatter of form. These men come and go as

and ends by becoming a regular customer- advertising and other forms of valesman- ship.

the last nineteen years.

if such was the case something would be they like; they never act up to their con- done for them, Speaking for himself, tract. This has been my experience for he thought that the conduct of the Police, both Chinese and Indian, on that occas- sion was most exemplary.

Mr. Orine: That is the fault of being uncivilized people. We have got to stick to our contracts. This case is out of my province, and I am not inclined to send them to gaol. I will bind them over

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PRODDING THE COOK WITH 800 each to keep the pence bere. They

A FORK.

should be taken to the Harbour Master and discharged in the usual way

Mr. Orme warned the defendants that throwing people into the water meant

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several days stay at Kurifu they were able to take such measures as to make it unlikely that a similar offence will again be committed. Since that time the mer- chant ships have been allowed to pass without any shooting,

That indeed, is the economic basis

of

That is one function of a trade marks the other is that it acts as a danger signal to warm people not to make a second purchase of an article which experience has shown them is not suited to their requirements, though it Fr

int whica is very often overlooked. COMMERCIAL RAILWAYS INwhat happens in the case of a

trade mark The customer who pute

CHINA.

FOUR PROJECTS SANCTIONED

The Ministry of Communications has sanctioned the construction of the follow HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK ing commercial railways: ---

SHAKES,

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(1.)—From Canton to Machs, with a capital of $7,000,000.

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(2.)-From Swatow to Chengchow, with capital of $300,000." (3)-From Swatow to Lungchuan, with capital of $100,000. (4)From Signing to Pesha, with a capital of $310,000.

A TALE OF UNPALATABLE" ECCS. A Chinese, was employed as meas bor at the Mitsui Busan Kaisha's mess in Kowloon. The mess cook is a Japanese,. and on Monday evening be prepared some

The changed condition of silver is an | egg for the members of the mess. The important factor in relation to the Hong- kong and Shanghai Bank; it has a buge Chinese took the eggs up to the mem

But this is really not the silver reserve. bers, who complained that they were in-

cause of the recent rise in the shares, although it

influence is wholesome. Thereupon the mess-boy in-

a contribuory formed the cook that he was a fool. The says, the Evening Standard of May 18th).a

The

is that in Hongkong fact

price works માઁ cook left the room to complain to the of the shares

Gut Ip comparison with the chef, and when he returned found the of

quotation of 106. Shares in the "boy" gobbling up the last of the unregister can be transferred to London, wholesome eggs. Upon being reprimand-but it is a difficult and slow process, in od the boy picked up a fork und prodded surring, incidentally, an expense of about share transferred. There is the

shares in Hong the cook in the back with it. The Police alternative of selling share

and reinvesting the proceeds in were notified and they arrested the boy,8

shares on this register. This is not being who was fined $3 at the Magistracy, yes done to any appreciable extent, it'would tarday, and bound over for six months seem, bat all the same the difference in the prices at the two centres favourably in a surety of $50 to keep the peace. influences the London quotation.

DANGEROUS BLASTING OPERATIONS

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HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.

A Chinese contractor employed by Mr. The approximate statement of traffic yesterday, with carrying on blasting ope. is as follows:-

(9) and (3) are to be light railways only, while (4) is a branch ine.

A PRELATE'S PLIGHT.

BISHOP OF KOREA WITHOUT A SHIRT TO HIS BACK,

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inferior goods relying upon the reputa

on of the brand is disappointed. If he is an old customer be probably forms the impression that the maker has departed from his original standard. In any case be avoids, and, worse still, tells his friends and acquaintances to avoid, goods distinguished by a particular mark.

NO REMEDY IN CHINA. There is no doubt whatever that much of the ill-feeling caused by Japanese con petition is not the result of mere under- selling. The maker of first-class goods bas usually not very much to fear from the competition another maker who

articles. of a

definitely lower supplies

it is true this grade. Generally speaking, that

people can afford to buy the best goods they will do so if they are assured when making purchases that they are getting the best, and the reason why British goods are purchased in most foreign markets is because Bri- tish maanafacturers have established. tion for supplying the best

quality Of course, this is not true in the case

world, over

where

every line; it must inevitably be in a world no highly specialized as that in which we live today that British made It is not the first time that we have

does not in line signify best, had to

pity the sorrows" of the Bishop but, speaking en is still true of Korea (says the L, and U. Express) that the best British goods are the best Our sympathy once more goes out to that that the world can buy. They may be prelate for the plight in which he found expensive and not always offered, in the himself on his recent arrival at Liver may be created by a too close adherence most attractive manner, and difficulties

fock. In the course of his fast letter to the pool, un returning from a visit to his

cash before

quotations in and according to home minus my portmanteau, which con- and

Yet with it all the reputa tains all my episcopal robes and laiguia, tion of the British manufacturer standa mitres included, besides a large number supreme and for that reason of important papers and most of my peculiarly liable to injury and loss by the clothing. I am living in the hope of its imitations of the marks under which bis ultimate recovery.

But I had to borrow goods are sold,

to

Nemazce was charged at the Magistracy, receipts for the week ending July 5th Morning Calm, he says: I reached the stem of weights, measures,

rations without a permit.

List Your Ingrosso

The contractor was engaged to build a new house in Conduit Road, and, finding it necessary to remove several boulders, This Yea applied to the Public Works Department. for permission. He was informed that heavy security was required, as blasting operations" in 'the "vicinity of Conduit Road were dangerous, Instead of fur- nishing the necessary ecurity, the con

Becely ts

for week

$14 651:

14,394..

257

Aggregate routipts

for 27 weeks.

388,901 362,00 20,295

BEATING SMÄLL BOYS.

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a shirt from the Vicar of St. Baviour's, In the great Chinese market Japanese Poplar, to carry me through Easter goods have of late been sold in increasing just as I had to borrow money from my quantities in competition with British, fellow passengers to take me to London, and it is unfortunately the case that ven the Customs officers having commandeeri a British trade mark is duly registered between Great Bri-

tractor carried on the operations, as a At the Magistracy, yesterday, a Chineseed the few pieces of gold which I had in in Japan it is

result of which a large boulder, weighing was charged with saulting two little my pocket. There's apostolic poverty for existing Conventted neither by the

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UMBRELLAS.

about a ton and a half, was dislodged and boya. ..--

you!" A bishop without a mitreitain and Japan nor by the Japanes fell down the hillside with such, force that Defendant sent the boys out to collect doubtless a and spectacle, but one's imagi legislation, as there exists no special it damaged a latrine at the foot of the some money from a woman in Lyndhurst nation positively boggles at the thought agreement yet between the two countries not registered has no remedy by way of not only because of its commercial im- hill. Fortunately there was nobody Terrace, and when they returned without of so great an ecclestastical dignitary for the protection of their industrial a passing off action; the purchaser my puctance, but also because as the matter about, otherwise the consequences might it he struck them with a stick, inflicting being without a shirt to his back. Even interests in China. In Japan itself the have a remedy, the trade mark owner has now stands it is a constant source of have been very serious,

several ugly bruises.

John the Baptist in the wilderness was trade mark owner whose mark is used but not. It is highly necessary that this Friction between the British and Japanese Mir, Landsell find the defendant $100. Mr. Lindsell fined defendant $5.

not bereft of such a necessary, garment. (Continued at foot of neat column.)

communitice in the Far East.-The Times,

matter should have immediate attention,