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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 1928.

THE "SUI YİK” PIRACY. SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST THE CAREER OF A "CROQK.

A POSTMAN,

SOME ENTERPRISES OF "CHINA ATTORNEY-GENERAL ON PIRACY

HOUSE."

SIXTY THREE LETTERS FOUND IN A WATERCOURSE.

ALLEGED

DECEPTION OVER REGISTERED PARCEL

The need for a posial reforms, at ones

necessary and easily attainable," was suggested by a case heard at the Magis

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CORRESPONDENCE.

THE RACE COURSE,

(TO THE EDITOR OF "THE KONGKONG DAILY PRE95."]

Si,

observe that considerable altera

We recently drew attention to an The trial of four men alleged to have exposure in Truth of 'n Mr. Edwin taken part in the Si Ti Piracy, on Alexander Enever, of 7. Knightsbridge, August 1st, began at the Criminal Sestions are in progress within the Hongkong S.W., who was said to have figured dis-sions, before the Chief Justice (Sir Wm.

Jockey Club enclosures. I would like through your colunina to offer the follow- The follesing jury was empanelled:ing suggestions, which, 1, trust, will be editably in action after action in the Revs Davies) yesterday morning. Courts and fikowie in three bankruptcies

1-That the jindge's box be brought down to the level of the rage'course, thus enabling the judge to view correctly a

side course. It is obvious that in the pony or ponies taking the extreme out.

tracy, by Mr. R.. E Lindsell, yesterday in 1914, 1918, and 1990. Truth of Septem-Messes, W. G, Lawson (foreinan), E. favourably considered by the Stewards. afternoon. On the receipt forms for which 20th, has another seathing artich on de Figueiredo, F.. Todd, D, de Bf the dickey Clu the puble sign for registered postal this gentleman under the heading The Newcomb, J: Evans, J. W. Brown and

We have not the Ip Pur. matters the word "pureal" or "better Carver of a Crock,"

The Attorney General (the Hon. Mr. is written, in English, by the postal space to give the whale article byt renders official, but, the Chinese character for in this part of the world will he specially J. H. Kemu, K.C.), who conducted the

parcel" or "letter" is not aliled i interested in the portion of the article wel case for the Crown, explained to the jury event of a neck to neck race between, say, that the charge of pirney was a very unponleone on the inside course clones quete below:---

Among over a dozen companies located usual one and, as far as he could or to the rail, one on the middle, and the third on the extreme outside--the outside at 77, Knightsbridge also known

When the Freipient is Chinese, there- fore, he signs a receipt furm which is entirely in English so that, in must most

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cases, he has only the postinan's word for China Honais Iuphres and Denmanlain, there had not leyn a case for over pony cannot be corrretly judged from the

what he is signing.

angle of the elevated position of the judge's box where it at present stands each quarter of a race being obtainal in distances where the respective posts

a lag standing behind the rail of the cannot be judged properly, a coolie, with training tmck right in front of each post be stationed, and when, the first pony

quick dropping of the flag. passes the post, a signal be given by a

2.---- With a view to the correct time and

For example, in the mile race the start. ing post is at the back end of the course, time keeper and others interested" when and there is nothing to indicate to the the first pony has passed that post and a mere guess is ventured. Likewise. in 1 mile race, the starting point is clearly visible, but the first quarter can- not be correctly obtained unless a signal is given when the first pony passes the mile post.

That the practice of allowing the

Limited. It is a private company with A hundred years. He, personally, could In the case before the Court it was the formation of which Enever had not recall a case here. The penalty forį

Its original object was this offence was commonly supposed to be alleged that a Yaumati postman called nothing to do,

drach. They would be relieved to bar at a private address and said, Re-abandoned, and Enver bought for an old soug the "registration"--that is the gistered letter for you." He gave the re eat an envelope, but the receipt form, joint-stock skeleton-of the company in that this was not so... 'Piracy, as a matter the addresses signed in ignorante order to turn it to an entirely different of fast, was robbery or the high was of its wording, said one parcel." The purpos. In his hands, Humphrey and Poss Ofice Authorities were therefore Denman became in January lasta com within the jurisdiction exercised in the quite sashed when the postiran brought pany with an option to acquire a can olden days by the Lord High Admiral of back the meript form, but the recipient trolling, interest in a concern styled the England, who had jurisdiction not only

Co., Limited, "which, was not very pleased when he opened his Heng-Chow envelope ant found it contained only appeared, was formed by other parties to on the sea but even up the rivers of for- a blank pieve of paper. He was indeed, acquire certain mining concessions in the sign countries. where there were British very mech mystified and he tie the province of Huunn, Central China, from ships. He had power to try offeners on Mr. Archibald Grant. On this rather British ships and also on the ships of Court that he steeped the sheet in water.

other nations.. thinking that might being into view shadowy basis upwards of £20,000 has been writing in visible ink, "AF lust, at the subscribed for shares in Humphrey and

Piracy was looked upon with such suggestion p a friend, he went to the Denman: chiefly by retired officers as a police sattur.That way at 2. p. ou qualification for salaris Appointments in horrer by civilised nations that it was Sunday, October 5th, and at Chan the service of the company in China, tryable in the Courts of any country, no Kai, hew postmás u. Yaunani, was Several have gone out to Hankow, and

anticipate that they will retura poorer, matter to what nation the ship, belonge public to select at will certain tickets arrested.

Inquiries were made and a further but wiser men. They seem, unfortunately, In this case the ship in which the piracy in the Cash Sweep should be immediately discovery, by a PW.D. colie, of not to have perceived the absurdity of occurred was Chinese-owned,,flying the stopped. Certain numixers. say 1 to 300, letters in dry watercourse led in the starting a scheme for the exploitation of --

a through number for the meeting and -postman being charged with theft of mining concessions even supposing they Chinese flag. Had it been a British ship, might be reserved for persons who desire a parer said to contain two golimounted are actually acquired and possess any accused might have been charged simply these numbers only may be allowed to be at choice. On the day of the meeting. ratian angles, the property of the commercial value-by providing jobs in!

the tickets should be kold in numerical Pootinuster General" and lelaging or 'hina at £1,000 a year or so for gentle with armed robbery, but as it was

rotation, commencing from the lowed suffering to be delayed sixty-three men who have no technical or practical Chinese vessel their only jurisdiction was

experience of such an undertaking, but in respect of piracy, which, was an offence number of the reserved through tickets Thus no ore would be The Crown Solicitor (Mr. II.

who happen to be in a position to put against the laws of all givilised nations not then wold. and Mr. Holines) prosecuted

own from £2,000 to £3,000 for shares. d'Almada defended. Evidence on the

Enever has circulated printed "private: The "particular statute: under which the charge of theft was taken first, and the and confidential" particulars of Hum Court had jurisdiction to try the ease was Magistrate, timated that he would ask the conel Matgivrate to deal, with the breg and Denman containing a list of the Admiralty Colonial Offences Act, 1849, Six directors. The list is headed by a

From the story put forward by the charge of delaying the mails. If he Mentenant-general. but as he has r Lindsell convicted

directorship and Crown is appears that the pirates came the first-emight pudiated both this

On the day on prejudice his mind against the defendant another which Enever thrust upon him aboard a passengers, in regard to the second charge

herd not mention his name The remain which the outrage occurred, August 1st, those of the Chinese captain was on the bridges Inapewng. Mr. Helmes explajard that ing names in the list are on Oct, and, one registered pared, with Brigadier General Sir Godfrey Morgan, with the boatswain and the chief offer several unregistered letters,

Livut-Colonel A. R. Davis (Jersey). A man with afrovalver terrified the officers Yammat from Hongkong: The ficial on Licut-Colonel M. F. MacTaggart, Mr. into keeping quiet and offering no resist

ance. The chief engineer was on watch duty signed for the registered pazeel and H. H. Carlin. and E. A. Enever. it was given, with other pestal matter, to the defendant to deliver. In due paragraph in the particulars states that below. All he knew was that the muzzle cours the defendaut brought back the aesars. Alexander Allen and Co., Limited of a revolver was pointed at him and a receipt form for the reel, duly signed have agreed for a consideration, in cash voice told him to carry on and keep the or shares to find all the capital necessary engines running, with which order he and chopped by the addressee. Some days

for the company (Humphrey and Den- teemed it wisest to comply. The cou- later, however, the addressee brought to

This is pradore, upon hearing shots fired, wix 90 man) to carry out its objects." Yaumati Police Station an envelope, which had never been through the post instructive, in view of the fact that scared that he straightaway dived over Alexander Allan and Co. is an Enever the side, The Sui Fik was towing a junk at all, but which bore a. 45 cent stamp.- the amount of the stamp which the concern which holds itself out at 77. the time and the frightened compradore PRISONER OFFERS TO PAY EVEN parcel here, though, of course, a letter Knightsbridge as a bank. The capital managed to catch hold of it as it passerl. would not rightfully bear a stamp of such is nominally £10,000, and the bulk of the and so get aboard again. The second com- shares stand in the names of Mrs. Enever pradore was in his office. A. pirate ap a high denomination as 45 rents. It was

The peared and after firing a shot to inti- and other members of the family.

Two pirates, whose "faces were, masked, the bank, which has so far failed to complyi with the Companies Act by exhibiting in seized one of the sailors.· its office a statement of assets and liabili

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" evident that used stamp had been

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rumbers below this have not been sold.. allowed to take say "No. 766" when That the paying conpters be pro- perly raised or fenced and with In and Out" entrances clearly marked, so as to prevent rushing and scrimmage when the lucky ones are collecting their winnings.

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Trusting the Stewards will give theso suggestions their consideration for the benefit of members and patrons of the Jockey Club, and thanking you. Mr. Editor, for the kindness of your sac-

remain, Sir, Yours faithfully.

"OLD HAND." Hongkong, October 23rd, 1992.

TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE.

MORE RATHER THAN SERVE SENTENCE.

affixed to the envelope, because the mark, undischarged hankrupt is a director of midate him, ordered him, to open the saLindsell, yesterday, for revision of sen-

of the defacing stamp did not extend beyond the postage stamp n they would do normally. There were other evid- ences, quite clear to a postal officin), thas the envelope had never been through the post at all.

The defendant was arrested and the discovery by a P.W.1: coolie of letters in a dry watercource led to a further charge being preferred against the postman. Mr. Holmes explained that it could i proved that these letters were handed to the defendant for de livery because they all bore private chop, of which there was one for every postman. The chop on these letters was the one that identifed the "defendant.

As to the defendant's connection with the Post Office, Mr. Holmes said the mua had been a coolic for nearly two years but had lately beer promoted to post mán. From September 25th to the end of the month he was instructed in his duties as a postman in Yaumati; on Oct. 1st be began work by himself; the pre- sent charge related to October 2nd and the man was arrested on October xth

Mr. Leo l'Almada brought, out, in Cross-examination of a witness, that the defendant was recommended to the Post Office by Mr. Elden Potter.

The

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Mr. M. K. Lo, who made the applica

pay a bigger fine if the sentence of tion, said that the priscuer was prepared six months' imprisonment could be sus peuded, or even reduced to three months'. Mr. Lo said that he was making the of health, he application on the ground of the prison- er's present weak state having undergone two very serious

Besides," as the newspapers had operations, recently, before leaving Lona-.. don. it," prisoner was a refined man who was used to luxurious living, and he sub- mitted that six months in gnol would greatly undermine the prisoner's already The Magistrite aid that smuggling poor health, and even hasten his death. was becoming more and more serious, and

the sentence of six months' imprisonment in the circumstances he did not think that was excessive. Therefore he would have to refuse the application.

Application was made to Mr. R. E.

tence in the case in which a Korean One of the four Chinese guards attempt. was sentenced to six months' imprison ties default which merits the attentioned to put up a fight, but he caine off arcondment with hard labour, and a fine of In the same best. Three men tackled him. The guard $25,000, for unlawful possession, on board of the Board of Trade. printed particulars the potential investor attempted to draw his revolver, but the the s.8. Mishima Juru, of a large quan- is told that it will be the policy of pirates were too quick for him. One tity of cocaine and morphine. Humphrey and Denman to convert" slashed of the holster of his revolver with groups of the mines in China into suba knife, whilst another snatched the wea. sidiary companies and that one of our pon away before he could bring it into immediate purchasers would be the Anglo-play. Another pirate aimed his revolver Chinese Trust and Mercantile Corpor straight at the unfortunate guard's head tion, Limited, which is already registered and fired point flank. It was a marvel with an authoried capital of one million he was not killed. The guard dropped to the deck unconscious and was treated pounds sterling (£1,000,000),"

One million pounds atering! It is a "pon the ship's arrival in port. good round sun, but I happen to know pirates secured or frightened the remain that nt December 31st, 1021, the only real der of the guards and sailors and then asset that the Anglo-Chines Corporation looted the ship, taking four hundred odd possessed was a trifle of £6. 17s, Bd., cash dollars in Chinese, money, arms, clothing, at bank, against liabilities to subdry etc. When the vessel reached Sam Kok creditors for £48,210. The corporation the ship was stopped. Three boats came was formed in 1910 as a subsidiary of alongside and the pirates boarded these Chinese Concessions, Limited, yet another and got away with their booty. The four Enever concern, and in June, 1920, a men in the dock were subsequently arrest- prospectus adorned with some quite res-ed and charged with being concerned in pectable names offered for subscription the outrage.

The preliminary

Evidence was then taken and the hear. 600,000 1 shares. expenses were estimated at £15,000. Only ing will be continued. **

subscribed in cash! 1,132 was parént Chinese Concessions, Limited, soon Amongst the witnesses for the pros afterwards went into compulsory liquida FATAL MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT cation was Mr. Perpetuo, clerk-in-charge tion, and now the orphan Anglo-Chinese

Through a motor-car accident on the of postmen, who said it was not unusual Corporation has been adopted by Hum for same days to clapse, as in this case, phrey and Denmani. According to a Chongshawan Road (the Castle Peak No. 176, Coronation Road, Kowloon, made by a document in the form of a prospectus; Road) on Sunday afternoon, a young the residence of Mr. Lam Chin Wo, ka before a complaint was member of the public, as to wrong debut marked private and confidential, the cpolio was killed. Motor-car No. 103. ex-official of Canton, was entered by two Every

directors of the corporation are Lord owned by the Eagle Garage, Kowloon, men at 6 o'clock on Sunday morning. The Magistrate: Can you conceive Teyahat (chairman), Sir Godfrey Mor was passing a place where a footpath The burglars climbed a drain-pipe on to why people should wait as long as six gan, Mr. Joseph Kimber (managing joined the road when a coolie ran out the verandah and gained access to Mr. doya?

director), 23, Philpot Lane, E.C.; Colonel from the pathwayaevidently intending to Lam's bedroom by cutting away a pana ALT. Perpetuo: They may whit a W. F. R. Howell, Woodside, Ascot; and cross the rond. The car was so close to of glass and pushing back the bolt on little, thinking something has delayed the Mr. DV. Grant, 42, Belsize Park Gar- the man that, although the driver the inside. They were armed with re- Post Office.

dens. This list does not correspond with applied his brakes, it was impossible to volvers. One of the men seized Mr. Lam The addressee of the letter- matahed the last return of directors on the file at stop to time, and the man was knocked and, after threatening to shoot him, ontractor in Shanghai Street-gave Somerset House, and if any of the persone down by the left side mudguard and robbed him of a diamond ring worth evidence

that when the defendant named have not consented to act, or have run over by the left side front wheel. 81,000. The other man obtained keys brought the letter he said "Registered resigned, I shall, of course, be glad to give He was taken to the Ewong Wah Hos from Mr. Lam's wife and opened a chest letter for you." Witness signed and publicity to the fact. The prospectus pitat, in the car, but died a few minutes of diawers from which he stole $95 in chopped the receipt, form, but he could states that the corporation has secured after admission."

canh and jewellery worth $30. not read it as it was in English. He did.

robbers escaped after binding and gag- mos kaow that he ought to have received

ging their victims.. parcel, but he was expecting a parcel, mentioned Heng-Chow Company, and an of mach practical value if, for instance, Messrs. Liggett and Meyers (Tobacco) he had been advised by the previous issue is announced of £500,000 in & per the major portion of the issue is only Company's godown at No. 1, Connaught mail from the Straits Settlements of a седе.

"guaranteed mortgage debenture redeemable a century hence. In this wedding present for his daughter. This bonds." It is said that the bonds will be instance I am able to say that the use of Road Central, was broken into during Tetter was produced.) The witness went on to describe his mystification, and the guaranteed by a well-known life assurance the amo of the assurance company in the Friday night, and two cases of "Old measures he took, when he found the dumption at par by drawings commencing and that no redemption policy will be

company, a policy being issued for re- prospectus was absolutely unauthorised, Mill cigarettes, worth $500, envelope contained only a blank piece of in 1922, and continuing at ten years granted by that company to the Anglo- paper. It was not until a friend aus-intervals. How long tha drawings would Chinees Trust and Mercantile Corpora gested it that it occurred to him that

For the next General Election the there might have been roguory, and he 80 on is not mentioned, though that is, tion. If, therefore, anyoôé has subscribed

of course, a fact of vital importance. A for the bonde on the strength of the Labour Party has over four hundred Wat this stage the hearing was adjourn capital redemption policy is really not prospects, he should at once demand the endorsed candidate and negotiations are

¿Continued at foot of net!" column.) return of his money,

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