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CORRESPONDENCE.

JAPAN AND COMPENSATION

THE MIT OF THE HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS.

St. I shall much apprreiate your generosits and, fairness if you will peth lish the following treatise bearing a pletely contradictory view toothat which appeared in your to day's issue.

THE "BRIBERY

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1618, 1919.

CASE**** THE P. W. D. COOLIE-CLERK . DISCHARGED.

FOR. T. E PERKINS DISAGREES WITH

DECISION,

The hearing of the rise in which the No 1 goolie of the PW.D. was charged with receivingga brih, of a was con- tinued at the Magistracy, yesterday, be

fore Mr. N. I. Smith, who discharged defendant on the ground that there could not be any question of influencing the defendant's conduct as he had to power,

WEEN FRIENDS FALL OUT. AN UNSTAMPED RECEIPT.

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CANTON NEWS.

August 13th,

ANTI-JAPANESE MOVEMENTS, An interesting case was beard by Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Magistracy, yes Canton, when several Japanese Fraidents | The recent anti-Japanese movement in terday, when Mr. La F. V. Ribeiro, were slightly wounded by rioters, is to be broker. WAN summoned for issuing a settled according to the #lowing termik, receipt for $973 without affixing a stamp) to punish the rioters, and the ring-

on it.

Mr. M, „K. Lo. appearing for the de fendant, pleaded guilty and minds a long stalement in mitigation of the offeger. He said that Mr. J. M. P. da Silva, wh

leaders of the movement) (2) the Tuchun

express regnet to the Japanese, (3) police and the Superintendent of Police will

offers who regged the wounded Japan- ese ridents during the riot will be prog at the bottom of that prosecution, was thempted, and (4) compensation amounting $5,000 will be paid to the wounded Japanese,

Tv GOVKENDESHIP,

Governorship have been recommended to

fall 28 candidates" für "the civili

the Military Government, and of these fir. Yo Ting-fang wives the Energent men- sure of support.

Et seins from your argument that no deliberat asterasers made in Japan statesmen are to be trusted. Viscont Febilla's avowal of his and his people's incoming regarding the disposition of When the "devision was given Mr. T.exdlerk of the Paiste Judge, after his Shantung has been completely upset. Perkins. Assistant Director of Pablie Pretirement froth finvernment Servies your Peking correspondent's "graanilless | Works, expressed his disagreement. went to Mr. Ribeiro's offer, got a sort o suspicion that Japan has demandak

The abuse of the Japanese Consul by Mr. M. K. Lo appeared for the defence, desk-room, and commenced doing varions one of the Tuchon's -1 quil gam olle for the restoration of The evidence, briefly, was to the effect jobs. From that time pawards Mr Tuchon's yarmen, when the Consul way on servants in the Tsingtao,

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timt defendant, who was employer ondoe | Ribeiro- and Mr. Silve worked in conjune a visit to the Tuchun, in order to cun- Fareigen Minister of a country is so untrustworthy | Mr. 3. C. Markay, Land Hailiff of the tion and did a lot of business, utong sale him as to the stoppige of the gs that, or if the correspondent is always P.W D. roerived a bribe of 85 from a as acent as that in his suspicions, bontman Being at Shamsnipe on

which were a number of transactions anti-Japanese mevement.. is to be dealt The judgment can only be made by those understanding that he would expedits Eletric Company. There was a fall in

relating to the shares of the Hongkong with separately. free from prejudices and I should like

the issue of a permit for a piece of land the value of the shares, and the two bad ta belig in favour of the Foreign for which application had been made either to take the shares or pay, a differ Ministre, at least in Viscount Fohida vaht for some time Mr. Mackay. in staterent. The ergadless vispicion has the sitness box. stated that be prosvete,

ence in settlement. Mr. Sitva paid his no authority: you must have plain fact the charge because the people of the dis

portion of the loss, amounting to 15. at your command before" you can express triet believed the monie was wing go

to Mr. Ribeiro, who, in the usual business Pour opinion fà the public; meanwhile,

rented by his and that his officecelies. was intended giving Mr. Silva a receipt you have got to believe in the promise of

were his tools. - Mr. «Lo contended that sad sent a boy out to purchase a stamp entry in this present instance, in

as the defendant was merely a lit that time the parties were on the most the statement of Visnunt Tohida and he had no power, which cult in intimate terms," and "Mr. Silva sait no if you are much concerned in the matter. Anneed by the receipt of a bribe, even preript was necessary between friends, and

ught to watch over his and his nation's action in carrying out the pro

it such ap allegation were true. Fix there was no need to trouble about afising alient, however, denied that he received 1 stan Mr. Ribeiro agreed, and gave the money $4M bribe: it was merely a bim an unstamped receipt. The cordial Ioan,

riations continued until a few weeks ago, when Mr. Silva put through a certain transaction and failed to Ribeire his percentage of the brokerage send Mr.

fres. There were now between them'a lot of

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Mr. Smith delivered the following judgment: find that the prosecution has not suficiently proved any improper net of commission or omission for the

disputes relating to brokerage and other matters; in fact, civil proceedings were Jeing taken.

MILITARY MOVEMENTS.

•

It is reported that, the three battalions of the Kwangsi troops who were sent to Fukien at Commander Lam Peyik's re next have arrived at Shin- in Fakien. The gunkat Kwong Hai, which transported these troops, is returning to Canton

tons of the Yunnanese troops in Canton It is ranorteel that another thre batta have been sent to White Clint Hill, on the outskirts of the city. The Kwangsi were forced to move to some other place. troops who were encamped on the hill The Tuchun has requested the Yunnanese lenders

to explain why

such

a large army is sent to the hill

were

Other reporta stal That after the Kwangi troops on tht White Cloud Fill forced to onit, all the other Kwanzai troops in the city became angry and trouble is feared as the two forze are training their guns on each other. THE PAK KOP PEI LOTTERY.

We are informed that a certain mer shant has enme to Canton from Macao to urge the re-opening of the Pak Kon Pui lottery, offering a heavy revenue to the authorities. He is "ip consultation with the members of the Provincial Assembly, and they are expected to sup port the proposal.

do your argument your rather purports eth to express your satisfaction if Vis Leonnt l'ébida's promise should be carried suk, which you are not inclined to be

This is interrable, 1 wander what will get rid of such feelings Cuding of which the money in question you, anggest that Japan should return Tsingtas before the Versailles Treaty dant's duties to assist in the expeditious was given. It was part of the defen- ratified! After all, I thy not think it is timely for us to endeavour to sanke su sents of money nesly in return for the issuing of permits, and to revive pro

Mr. Lindsell: This receipt was taken understand what our real intention is promise of performing this particular

to the Colonial Treasurer by Mr. Silva. for indeed I do not sw wherein can lie duty. however reprehensible it might b

Mr. Lo: There is no question about the value of any statement, the utterances in a public servant, is certainly not that. In fact this summons was taken out of which always sound as 'fais to your bribery within the meading of the Ordi

the next day, after a letter was sent to ears, while the time is yet premature for

DADE.. There is, of course, the implicu- Mr. Silva threatening him in regard to, us to prove ourselves by the execution of tion that if the money was not paid de the con-riceipt of certain brokerage fees. that promise.

lays might result, but it

Air. Lindsell: was clearly proved that it wus common knowledge to the complainant and others that defen dant had little authority in such mat- Mr. Lov: Yes, Mr. Ribeiro has beenShum Linus-huen, it is said, has also tern.. I therefore discharge the defen-resident in the Colony for over 10 year

shown that he is tired of his duties, and will follow the example of the other und has never before attended the Palier

Directors and resign.

so now "is

Lastly. I should like to point out the existehon uf, the part between britain, France and Japan that all the rights Gerowy possessed in Shantung should, be recognised ny transferred to Japán at the conclusion of peace. I do not know law Britain and Franer, agreed to that, er de believe in what some people say that these countries used this in the time of their need to decoy Japan. However, I cannot but wonder why you admitted that during the war if you have to de nother the scheme immediately after pene is concluded, giving no regard even. to the great concession Japan has made siner benar, sir, yours faithfully, F. TAKAHASHI

Hongkong, 15th August, 1019.

dant.

This paper is more in the form of a virandum of payment that a receipt.

THE MILITARY GOVERNMENT.

The report of Dr. Wa Ting fang's in panding departure to Shanghai is denied. Dr. Wu did not attend his offer for several day and his duties in the Military Government are being discharg

by his subordinate

THE APPEAL FOR HOMECOING TROOPS.

Mr. Perkins asked permission to Court. The fact of his doing Works Departament, He regarded then were imposed. It was not imeant to a few words on behalf of the Public infinity greater punishment that if a an exeredingly serious one be an actual receipt given by one friend expecially if the result was to alloy a

to another, but was really in, the nature ( recited for nap to go on taking bribes by imposing

of u mmorandum.

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a credulous and ignorant pensantry, Be old out help thinking that it was

Mr. Lindselt: In view of the circuin bribery, par could continue this despicable practice.ments, I convict the defendant, but im and simple, and anybody stances, pbviously borne out by the docu-

It was a very serious point nx regard-

pose a penalty. ed the Department, il a man could abuse

for my Department.

We hope that vents will prove the his power by hanging up permite passing that I rannet agree with the decision writer of the above letter to be right and through his hands, knowing that once given. The matter is a very serious que')

marion to be wrong. Experience as the rentals were paid there was nu super. shown, however, thnk our Peking огре pondent, upon whose cable our remarks vision: "He therefore asked "the Magis

is usually very well informed. Pometimes the policy of a nation undergis

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Mr. Lo stated that Mr. Perkins was jumping to conclusions: Ite thought the

a change of Gwern. 4ther steps which could be taken against evidence was absolutely clear that what 1

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Mr. Smith: The charge that

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was the man in "agthority iwen borly of obtaining money by false preteres knew he had no authority and that he inesquivocally stated that this con Continuing. Mr. Smith said the law as could not grant or refuse a permit. TheIn reference to the above Fund, the will be taken its

soon as the ratification is completed, and that negant pour que will be regards bribery was very definitely laid complaisant and everybody knew that whatever is sent goes to the men of the depanded. It is true that Great Britain down" in the Ordinance.

collectors would like it" understood that a France grad that Germany's

Suppose he this was the case, and if the money had Navy and Army indiscriminately; there rights should in Shantung

to transferred to (the Magistrate) had power to issue or been given to defendant it was given to is but the one Fund. Japon, but at that thane China was not an ally, and, in any case, their actions must in permits and he was "asked by an him for the purpose of seeing Mr. Macks, sama, etc., should be sent to

Books, heensidered in the light of Visuunt applicant to grant him a good piece of kay and using whatever influene heard, or to Major Cassel, Headquarters; 1':bida's declaration. Great Britain and land. Suppose he had the power-the had with him to get an expeditious issue the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

Hastings, Chaplain, Naval France, however, have adhered faithfully chief thing was to have the power-to of the permit. It was merely a case of

the money should go to Mrs. Stabb, at ten their part in this ease as in the char of Italy, though by doing so they have grant the man's request, and he received exercising a personal and friendly in expread themselves Waivers criticism, money on the understanding that he fluence, and M. Mackey himself bad

loyalty to the Alliance w fail

it ran he argued that she was decoyod

by any arrangement made in the middlepower: he was merely handing over the

of 1915. The mere suggestion clapius with permits issued.

the claims advanced in the earlier part, of

this letter.Es, [LD.P.]

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Therefore, there could be no questing of receiving a bribe:

Mr. Perkins replied that defendant had power to hang up permits in such

new claims which have arisen would give the man n better piece of stated that defendant brought complain- Awang new siner show packs were-made, As Japan cated the war at the beginning out of land, that would amount to bribery, ant into the roup and said: - Cannot

bu see how

PWThe defendant, however, had no

you do this for him!" Auch

purpose will be served by this argument. Mr. Smith: do not think any good ment made by Mr. Perkins.

Mr. Lo: 1 rather object to the state Magistrate bus said that defendant is The dance with think meaning of the fair that Mr. Perkins should insist on Ordinance, and I think it is quite un-

moneys, Perkins should not refer to the other

of the law, and I discharge or fine him.

Smith: Ti makes no difference as regarda defendant. I read the letter Mr. Perkins: I presume there is no use bringing another case with regard to other moneys against defendant under

A WARNING.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONU DAILY PRESS."

UPIUM CASES.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, a Chin- ese was charged with being in unlawful Possession of 12 taels of opium, valued at $48.

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Sergeant Dorling executed a search discovered the opium concealed in warrant in a house in Queen's Road and

cf water. The opium was of very in- Lattle, which was left to cool in a bucket

Mr. Leo granted, bail being fixed at 8300. fendant, asked for a remaad. This was

a way as to make the applicant disgusted defendant being made an example of Mr. Jerior Alanda, appearing for de-

MP Smith: But the peasant could have. gune to the Head of the Department and naked hiin- for the permit.

this section.

A Chinese was carrying, a parcel along stopped him- and found that the parcel Sai Street, when a suspicious comiable contained 54 tins of non-Government opium.

Mr. Smith replied that if the circum-terday, defendant stated that the opium When charged at the Magistracy, ym. stances were the same it would not be was given to him by a friend. of much use He did not know how far the circumstances went in regard to the with the alternative of six months" "bard Mr. Lindsel! imposed a fine of $2,500, other cases.

Labour,

and thus discourage him from taking Sin.-An official of the Assyrian Christof that sort might happen. If the de further trouble in the matter. Anything iun Church has written to mo exprewing fendant had gone further he had power regret that several of his countrymen at to make the complainant lose his piece of the present time are in China soliciting and altogether. ulis for the support of Assyrian orphana. My correspondent asserts that some of tluse people are known to him as im pastors, that they are exploiting the charitably-disposed for their own personal peasants do not recognise this..

Mr. Perkins: Ignorant and credulous benefit, and that needy Assyrians in go to one of the coolics, as though They Mesopotamia are being cared for by the they were the god in British Government. If you think it and think these men bave advisable will you please give publicity to The zenit is obvious, and it is most this warning.-Yours, etc.,

Mr. Smith: If you like to offer me a despicable practice... I am sorry to say, 20 fee for hearing a case it is not with all due deference to your Worship, my action.

bribery because that does not influence (Continued at fuot of next column,}

"E. JUDD "BARNETT. Hongkong, August 16th, 1913,

the

Mr. Parking: Identical.

in order to get him to do something. Mr. Smith: If men like to pay him which he has no power-to do-it-is-not- Car" bribery,

Mr. Mackay was heard power.

It is absurd,

to remarks

The matter-the dropped.

STEALING EGGS.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, a Chin- ese was charger with stealing three eggs from Wiseman's Café.

Defendant had been only employed in the offence. the café for feek when be committed

Mr. Lindsell sentenced defendast to fourteen day hard labour.

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