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A MOTOR LAUNCH OFF LAMMA.

REPAIRING THE ENGINE OR SMUGGLING}

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, ADHI.

SPORT.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE.

I.

TRANSPORT OF MAIL BAGS, THE BRITISH TRADE SHIP.

ALLEGED FRAUD UPON THE INDO-

CHINA NAVIGATION CO. The football season was advanced an- other stage by the draw for the opening At the Magistracy, before Mr. R. E

Lindsell, yesterday, Cheung Chuen, a Aa opi promecation presenting some matches." unusual features came before Mr. G. N. The following Clubs have entered:- clark employed by the Indo-China Steam

DIVISION the Magistracy, yesterday, .Orme

(11)-Hongkong Club. Navigation "Oo., Ltd., was charged with when two men connected with a motor H.M.S.

Hongkong Police, H.M.S. Ambrose,"

haying obtained from the Company, on Iannah and two found on a sampan were MS. Cairo, HM.S." October 5th, $10.28 by false pretences...

9/Wiltshires, Kowloon and -charged with possession of illicit opium. G.A.,

A further charge was preferred against

DIVISION 1. (19) Hongkong Club, "the coxswain of the launch of using his H.M.S. Carlisle," E.M.8. Carlow." Tassel for the conveyance of opium. R.G.A., /Wiltshires, Kowloon, United

Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared for all the defendants, told the Magistrate at the outset that the case, according to his instructions presented disagreeable "fea- tures and he would have to make certain serious charges against the police con- stables concerned.

Inspector Spear stated that, on the afternoon of October 10th, two Indian police constables stationed on Lama Island went out to a motor launch which had two sampans alongside and found in the launch an open bag containing 790 taels of raw opiam and in one sampan, alongside, a smaller bag of opium and a pair of scales.

Mr. Lo said the defence was that the Indians chased a jack and, losing it, trumped up a charge against the people on the motor-boat, which happened to be there because of a breakdown of the engine. The defendants alleged that the constables told a European police officer that no opium was found on the launch.

Indian constable B63 said that, having received information that opium was to be found on a motor launch and two sampans in sight of the Police Station on

8.C.A.

The draw resulted as follows:-

DIVISION I.

October 29th, 1921; kick-off at 4-30 p.m. S.C.A. Cairo," at 5.0.A. ground Police . "Tamar," at Navy "B" ground.

Ambrosa" v. "Curlew," at Navy "A" ground.

2/Wiltshires v. R.0.A., at Sookunpoo ground.

Hongkong Clab r. Kowloon, at Club ground.

Titania a bye.

Mr. A. H. Crow (of Messrs. Hastings & Hastings) prosecuted and Mr. C. A. S. Rum (of Messrs. Loe & Buss) defended.

Mr. Crew said the nature of the fraud

PLANS OF FLOATING

EXHIBITION.

TO BE DOOKED WHILE AT HONGKONG.

LANE, CRAWFORD'S

MEN'S WEAR DEPARTMENT

Considerable progress has been made EARLY AUTUMN WEAR with the plans for the floating exhibi- tion of British manufactures and indus- tries the novel enterprise, registered as

limited company under the name of The British Trade Ship, Limited, which is to include Hongkong in its tour.

According to present plans, specially

After

Recreation Club, University, 22nd Pun-alleged was that the accused represented designed ship, named British Industry, to the Company that he had removed to will set sail from the Thames in the sum- jabis. St. Joseph's and S.C.A. "A" and "B" ten.

mer of 1993 for the chief ports of the the Post Office from the 1. Fuensang world. She will årst proceed to the East 230 bags of mail whereas he had removed Coast of South America, where there only 26. The accused superintended the will be four ports of call-Bahia, Rio removal of mail and was paid by thede Janeiro, Montevideo, and Buenos Company at the rate of five cents per Aires She will then sail to South

to cover coolie hire. each month, the money was paid to the ban, and thence to Australia, where the At the end of Africa, calling as Cape Town and Dur- defendant on the production of receipts ports of call will be Fremantle, Adelaide, from the Post Office certifying the num-Hobart, Sydney, and Brisbane. ber of bags received by them. alleged that the defendanty by means of wellington, Lyttelton, and Auckland

It was proceeding to New Zealand, and forged receipt, obtained more money the ship will steer north by way of Fiji than was due. Mr. Crew added that he to Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, and had discovered a dozen such frauds in a Hongkong. Seven days are allowed for couple of hours investigation and there docking and repairs at Hongkong, and might be more as it was possible this on the 338th day after leaving London system of fraud had been going on for the ship is timed to start on her home- number of years. He asked for a remand ward voyage vid Manila, Saigon, Singa- as he had further charges to make against pore. Batavia. Penang, and Rangoon. the accused, amongst them probably one In India the ports to be visited are Cal- of forgery.

cutta, Madras. Colombo. Bombay, and Karachi, and on the way home the vessel wit make a short stay at Aden, Malta, and Gibraltar,

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DIVISION IT.

October 22nd, 1991; kick-off at 3 p.m. St. Joseph's v. S.C.A. "B," at St. Josephs' ground.

United Rec. Club v. Wilts. Res.." at United ground.

H.K. Club Res. e. Kowloon Res.. at Club ground.

Mr. Buss said that he could not oppose a remand, in view of the fact that the charges were brought against his client only last evening." The accused was a man of all means and could not put up a larger bait than $100.

Lamma Island, he and another constable jabis, grov. R.G.A. Res:, at Navy would be insufficient in such a serious The table allows for a stay of from al

to

move.

took their arms, concealed themselves on a sampan and went out to the vessel. On arrivel they took the men on the launch by surprise and told them net

They

then examined the vessel and saw on the deck a large bag -containing, opium. On one of the sam- pans was a small bag of opium; it re- guired a search to find this bag. In the other sampan was a small child. The motor-beat people, when told that they "must go to the police station, said they could not. They were threatened with firearms and then agreed to sccompany the constables to the station,,

In reply to Mr. Smith, the witness said the first two defendants were sitting a | distance from the engine, talking, when, the raid was made. When required to do so they started the engine at once.

In reply to Mr. Lo, the witness said he was willing to take an oath ia accord- ance with his religion that his evidence was true. He saw no boat escape as they approached the vessel, nor did he see men run from it when it reached the

ahore.

The Magistrate (to Mr. Lo): You suggest that the constables went to the wrong shop and now don't like to admit it?

Mr. Lo said that was his suggestion. The witness also denied that there was any indication that the motor boat | engine was out of order.

...

A discussion as to the credibility of the evidence arose at this stage between the Magistrate and Mr. Lo, and the Magistrate remarked that it struck him that in giving his evidence the cocatable was not telling the truth. He was shift ing about so, all the time he spoke. "Those are things I have, to watch, in these Courts," added Mr. "Orme.

Indian constable B143 give evidence that he accompanied the last witness. His story varied in certain respects. He said they took the informer with them in the sampan; the other constable said they left him ashore. This witness said, also, that there was ten minutes' delay before the motor boat engine could be got to work.

and Junjabis University, af Pun-

S. CIA. "B" ground.

Carlisle Navy "A" ground.

"Curlew" Res., at

October 29th, 1991; kick-off at 3 p.m. S.C.A. "B" United, at 'S.C.A. ground:

Curlew"

Res. e. St. Joseph's, at Navy "B" ground.

R.G.A. Res. v. Wilts. Res., at Sookun- poo ground.

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B.Č.A. "A" . H.K. Club Res., at Club ground.

Kowloon Res. v. Punjabis, at Kowloon ground."

University v. "Carlisle," at Navy "A" ground.

Sad Punjabis applied to play some of the home fixtures on the grass pitch at Kowloon on the Reclamation ground.

Provisional sanction was granted and they meet the University on this ground in their opening match on October 22nd. The at Troop Hongkong Boy Scouts applied to enter Division 11. but their entry was received after the date fixed for receiving entries.

DISPUTED RICKSHA FARES

EUROPEANS SUMMONED BY

COOLIES.

Two rickshaw coolies, shepherded by a rickshaw farmer, attended before Mr. Lindsell, yesterday, in support of sum- monses against Mr. and Morgan of refusing to pay legal rickshaw hire.

Mrs W. A.

The cases could not be heard, however, as the summonses had not been served..

Trafic Inspector Garrod said the police could serve the summons if an adjourn ment were granted. The defendants had changed their address since the matter arose, but Mr. Morgan was employed za a storekeeper at Kowloon Dock. The story of the two pullers was that they were engaged, early on the evening of September 24th, to take Mr. and Mrs. Morgan to the Kowloon Cricket Club pavilion. The pullers waited outside the Ulub till after mid-night and then sought the hirers at the place where they were first engaged-Tavri Buildings

Mr. Crew said that so small an amount case, Accused had been the No." of the mail department and in the employ of Meara, Jarding, Matheson & Co., Ltd. for a number of years.

The case was remanded for a week and bail was fixed in the sum of $500.

THE PRINCE'S TOUR,

THE RENOWN'S" STORES.

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DESIGN OF THE SHIP

The itinerary shows that during a voyage of 18 months' daration a distanco of 43,000 miles will have been covered and 34, important trade centres visited. week to a fortnight at each place, show- ing a total of 345 days during which the out the voyage care has been taken to exhibition will be open. In mapping

Trade centres will. therefore, be visited reduce sea passages to a minimum.

according to their geographical relation ship, and the cruise has been so arranged that the voyage to India and the Far Eaat will not coincide with the period of the south-west, monsoon." Arrange ments will be made for forwarding fresh. samples to meet the ship at any parti- H.M.S. Renown is now receiving the cutlar spot, so keeping the exhibition both finishing touches to a lengthy period of up to date and appropriate to the soup-

Thus it will be possible" preparation for the Prince of Wales's tries visited. voyage to India. An interesting figure to change the exhibits at the last port among the 65 officers is Prince Charles, call in each continent.. second son of the King of the Belgians. The ship's company of 1,250 men includes This British trade ship will be special- 16 drummer boys forming a drum and y constructed for the purpose of an fife band which will attend functions exhibition and from the engines to the Bahore. The Renown will carry for reittings and furniture will be?self bein ceptions several thousand extra cups, exhibit of British workmanship at its Saucers, plates, knives, forks, spoons best. She will be of 20.000 gross tonnage Her provisions include 112,000 pounds of flour, 15,000 pounds of bully beef," 8,000 differ from any ship that has ever been and in her internal arrangements will pounds of salmon, and 2,000 pounds of launched. There will be eight decks, ships biscuits. For the use of the of four of which will be devoted to the ex cers there will be a stock of 195,000 hibition proper. On the other decks, cigarettes, 5,000 dozen bottles of wico, besides numerous cabins set apart for and 9,000 cigars besides 5,000 cigars trade representatives, there will be a taken by the Prince himself; 5,860 gal large reception hall with the principal lans of rum, and 4,000-gallons of lime exhibition offices, an inquiry bureau, a juice for the men, and 1 black cator bank, an insurance office, interpreters' luck complete, the tale.

offices, telephone exchange, writing rooms, and cloak rooms grouped round it. Opening out of the entrance hall is a restaurant capable of seating 600 per- A reception and ballroom with domed roof extends nearly the whole length of the boat deck. A cinema, which can be used for exhibition pur- poses and for showing processes of manu- factare, is installed at one end. Reporting on conditions The ship is the produc-

T.K.K. DIVIDEND.

DRAWING ON RESERVE FUND.

At the general meeting of shareholders of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha held at Tokyo recently a dividend of 8 per cent, was declared.

sons.

Spells of uncertain weather are so prevalent during October that consideration

Wear is an urgent necessity jin respect of Early Autumn

if one is to be properly equipped to withstand all weather vagaries..

LANE, CRAWFORD'S

SPECIAL

DISPLAY

DURING

OCTOBER

of Seasonable Underwear, Hosiery,

Pyjamas, Shirts, Dressing Gowns and Overcoats will be worthy of inspec- tion. A very fiae range of Footwear “is also available coupled with an ex-

ceptionally attractive selection of.

Lincoln & Bennett's Hats & Caps.

Reliable goods at competitive prices.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

MANDER BROTHERS

OLSINA

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In

WATER PAINTS

Particulars and' shade boks on applivation.

SOLE AGENTS:

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

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of burtines deporte e multe sie ditips tile design of the her, and figham COLUMBIA RECORDS

and alluding to the depression of ship. Richardson, Limited, whose chairman, ping situation, Mr. Asano, President of Sir G. B. Hunter, la, vice-chairman of the Company, in the chair, said:"It the British Trade Ship. Limited. Earl is regretable that owing to the continued Grey is its chairman, and among the depression of the shipping situation the directors are the Duke of Northumber- result of our business during the last land. Commander R. W. Day. Major G. term was not so successful as usual o P. Denton, Sir Maxwell Hicks, Mr. J. that we were obliged to defray From the W. Beaumont Pease, Mr. Noel E. Peck, reserve fund about Y.700,000 to bring the Mr. T. E. Thirlaway, and Mr. Edmond rate of dividend to 8 per cent." Hill (general secretary of the Federation

Although objections against the declared amcant of dividend

of British Industries). by some of the shareholders, who recalled

were

raised

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In the course of a discussion as to the date of the next hearing, the Magistrate remarked "It looks to me as if there was a screw loose somewhere. I don't think the story told is quite what hap pened, and Mr. Lo, of course, says it is quite the contrary"

Inspector Spear said he would try and get the crew of the simpan to see whe- mately, they said, they took Mr. and the promise made by the President to Scheme of which particulars were given ther they corroborated the constables' Mrs. Morgan home from the K.C.C. at Pay a 10 per cent, dividend in this termin The Times, as above, is that the

-story.

Tre Magistrate: I felt that the first men was not telling the whole truth; if you feel that that does not vitiate your chae we can go on next time..

Ulti-

3 a.m., but still were not paid. A police sergeant, who received a complaint from the coolies, called on the defendants and refused to have anything further to do they said they had paid the coalies and

with it.

the proposed rate of dividend accepted.

was

BRITISH TRADE TWO YEARS RINCE. One notable feature of the Trade Ship

special exhibition vessel which has yet to be constructed is not intended to sail The proposal to issue debentures total from the Thames on her cruise of the ment for newly-built ships was submitted This feature is held to be, in the opinion ing Y.3,000,000 to be used for the pay; world until early two years, bence. Mr. Smith (Superintendent of Imports

for consideration discussion by the meet of Sir Maxwell Hicks, one, of the joint and Exports) asked what part of the The Magistrate: I don't quite see the with the new steamers, Fukuyo Haru moting the scheme, in its favour. It in ing The debentures are to be issued managing directors of the company pro- avidence was not believed; it seemed to point of summonsing the lady as well. and Ginyo ary, as securities,, through contended that during the intervening him very clear. Was the presence of the If a wife travels.It is the husband who the goodwill of the Yanda Bank and period there should be time for manu opium on the motor boat not believed? pays, or is expected to pay at any rate, are to be sunk within three years.facturing costs to be reduced, for the because he could give the name of the I think the summons might be withdrawn Japan Advertiser. " ship it came from. Mr. Smith also man. against Mrs. Morgan and Mr. Morgan tioned that the opium was damp and re-shawS

can be summoned in respect of both rick- Torred to the practice of dumping illicit | opium into the Harbour from ships, so The case was adjourned for a week.

that it could be recovered later. If the

case were proved he would press for con

fiscation of the motor launch.

The hearing was adjourned until next Wednesday.

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SUN HELMETS FOR 2d.

New sun helmets auch as are issued by the Government to troops going to the Eat are selling in Bermondsey at 2d.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE CHINESE HOLIDAY.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG,

DAILY PRESS."

According to the plans of the Japanese Navy Department, 17 ships, forming part of the eight eight fleet, are to be launched within the year.

foreign exchanges to become, to some extent at any rate, stabilized, and for the financial situation of the various coun- JAPAN TO LAUNCH 17 NEW tries to be visited to become easier. The

WAR SHIPS.

argument is also advanced that is Bri- tiah_manufacturers do not believe that in a position to take advantage of the by the latter part of 1923 they will be opportunity for developing foreign mar- keta, the outlook for British commerce cannot be regarded as promising, the promoters, As is proper in the development of such a scheme, acknow ledge no pessimism as to the success of the venture. Another advantage of lay- ing the plane wall in advance is, it is maintained, that there should be ample opportunity for making complete arrangements for the reception of the ship at the various ports she is intended

The destroyer Warabi, sister ship of the Fuji, 830 tons, which is building at the dock of the Fujiongata. Shipbuild ing Company in Osaka, has just been launched, followed, by the special service ship Furumi, sister ship of the Sate, 10,000 tons, built at the Sakurajima dock of the Oanks Iron Works

STEOKED A FOLAR BEAR.

But

An exciting, incident occurred in the

S-In the light of "what is stated by A van laden with these helmets calla Ye Man Kwong in his letter, published at various shops in the Bermondsey area this morning, I beg to express regret ba launched this month are the second to visit.

The principal ships which are to be at irregular intervals, sella.many hun- that records at my disposal are appar class destroyer Sumire, sister ship of dreds of helmets at a ridiculously low ently incorrect. It is also regrettable the Suzuki, 850 tons, building at the prices, and then disappears. No one that the information now disclosed does Ishikawajima dockyard, the light cruiser scems to know whence the van comes not appear to have been furnished to lausu, the gunboat Nakoso, and the air The helmets are retailed occasionally at appropriate University authority. id., and the children are having the proper time before the date of the occa- the Hoo will be memorable in that she bear pit at the London Zoo, recently, us

in plane tender Hesho. The launching of time of their lives playing soldiers ar sion in question. making mud pics in articles which must

is the first airplane tender to be con result of which 2 sine year boy was have cost the taxpayer at least 159.

La reply to the request for the autho-structed in Japan. November will see seriously injured and will probably lose "These helmets

rity and reason" for the use of the the launching of the battleship Kago an arm. The led climbed on the barrier wera undoubtedly bought at a high wax price," said Mr. expremion unruly," surely no more 40,000 tons, building at the Kawasaki unobserved and attempted to stroke a A. Harvey, the director of a large basi need be done than to refer your corres- dockyard in Kobe.

A polar bear. The latter turned round and ness in Bermondsey to a Daily Express Pondent to the first letter of his (appar According to the Japanese papers, the buried his teeth in the boy's am, and representative. They were paid for by ent) fellow-student "One Who Knows, ships which are to be put in commission would not relinquish his grip despite the taxpayers. I suppose it will not be who writes, a., of the "nice" picnics are the battleship futau, the light visitors blows with sticks on his bead.

cruiser Nagara, the first class destroyers long before tenders will be invited for enjoyed in defiance of authority.Yours, Tachikaje, Makaze, and Hofaze, the He released the hold directly he was supplying overseas troops with sun hol- etc., meta to be bought again with taxpayers'

acond class destroyers Wish and dehi, ordered to do so by the keeper. The ONE WHO (NOW) KNOWS BETTER. the submarines Nos. 20, 30, 31, 32, 33, 38, boy has been sent to hospital with his, money.

Hongkong, October 14th, 1921.

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