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1933.

A REVENUE OFFICER'S

REVOLVER. MR. SMITH EXPLAINS THE MATTER TO THE COURT.

THE SUI AN”, PIRACY.

TWO MEN DETAINED BY THE

POLICE."

The police are not inclined to sdy very

BROADCASTING.

A SOLICITORS FROTEST. POSSIBILITIES IN HONGKONG..

MAGISTRATE REFUSES TO ACCEDE TO SOLICITOR'S APPLICATION. The business of broadcasting has just baen laaugurated in Great Britain. In There was rather an exciting passage, beginnings are modest, but he would be between the first Magistrate (Mr. J. B

The case in which a Chinese Revenue which regarding their difficult task in a bold man who ventured to forecast Wood) and Mr. H. L Dennys, solicitor Officer, named Ko Tak, is charged by the trying to trace the Suida pirates, and outline of its possible developments at the Magistracy, yesterday afternoon. Police with unlawfully having in his they can hardly be blamed" It is, how. during the next decade. As far as the It urone over Mr. Dennys application for possession, a revolver, me up for hearing over, no secret that they have detained general public is concerned broadcasting the discharge of the defendant in the before Mr. Lindsell, at the Magistracy, two men who are said to have been cou.. is a post war invention and it Arat sprang recent shooting affray in a tea house in yesterday afternoon. The defendant was corned in the piracy. The two suspects. lato raging popularity in the United Queen's Road Central, when a man represented by Mr. C. K. Halt Brution wors placed on identification parado States of America. It here achieved a Wan Ko, who had previously figured as Sub-Inspector Pincott prosecuted and Mr. yesterday and they are still in custody

succes fou" and having become a craze the complainant in a shooting case, isN. L. Smith, Superintendent of the pending further investigation. it outgrew its own strength. Recent in. said to have entered the tea house and Imports and Exports Department, was THE ABODE OF THE GANG. formation from America is to the effect shot and wounded another Chinese. The

The Canton Times: says:--Canton, When the case was first mentioned in authorities have received information

that sinen the authorities omitted to complainant in the present case is still present at the bearing. exercise judicious control until the more in hospital and will probably" not be dis- ment had spread to an amazing extent, charged from there until the middle of the whole business has got itself into an immense confusion. Within limits, gov. ernment control of broadcasting is cssen-

December. The defendant has been allowed bail of $3,000.-

ah Yaunati,

sometime ago, the police stated that the pirates who attacked the Hong that all arms had been withdrawn from kong Masto. Su da near Swabus the Chinese Revenue Officers, with a few November 18th, have been traced to arception. The revolver in the case Shui-lu village, Liemsha, near Swabne, It appears that the Captain Superin which was not of the police pattern, wae Colonel Les Ping Wing has instructs i tink To permit unlimited transmission tendent of Police and the solicitor for found in the Revenue Officers quarters Major Fong at Walchow, and Major Ho on any wave length at any time, merely the prosecution (Mr. A E. Hill) are of

at Pingshan, to proceed there immed- the opinion, that the present defendant's produces a monstrous jangle of magnetic-

Aaked to plene, Mr. Brutton said that iately to overtake the culprits. Colonet discord. The battle is then to the strong action was justifiable on the grounds of he would first like to know what view Fan Tai will reinfores the expeditioa. and the powerful transmitter drowns the self-defence. In view of this, Mr. Denny, the Court took of the case. There were by sex with gunboats, signals of his weaker brethren, whilst at who is appearing for the defendant,

many reasons which justified the defend. the same time his own range is much made an application to Mr. Wood, yes curtailed and thousands of listeners-interday for the defendant to be disant in having the revolver. It was charged. To this the Magistrate would given to him by a Hevenue Officer and are infuriated. To pormit. promiscuous not agree and there were some lively the defendant had a permit from Mr. N.

The uninhabited Island" lost in un- broadcasting is to invite à situation worths.

L. Smith, Superintendent of Imports and

known seas allows a range to the imagi- analogous to that, which would arise if When the case was called the Magis Exports to carry a revolver." we bad telephones which "could call upbrate asked Inspector Willia if the Police

Mr. Smith at this stage said he would nation such as no other of Shakespeare's plays affords. As the scene is removed Inspector Willis said they were willing He had heard that the defendant had for the case to be withdrawn.

boon raided in his quarters, and, while quaintance, so the story, simple in the Mr. Dennys then addressed the Court.

extreme, has more reference to past

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"THE TEMPEST.”

universally and we all used them simu had any objection to the charge being probably be able to clear matters up from all places with which we bold ac

taneously without an exchange. In Eng land things have moved more slowly but probably more surely. Half a dozen

withdrawn.

'statione sufficiently remote from each He said: The Police have no objection he was detained by the police, a certain events than to any action in the play to this case being withdrawn; the private Reverie Officer brought the revolver to itself, which involves but few incidents, are solicitors for the prosecution have been him. When questioned about it, the de- and has little to do with common ex

through the statements for the prosecu-

other to insure. non-interference initiating the scheme.

As the

parience.

As regards the radius of reception tion They do not feel justified in pro- fendant identified it as his.

ooeding with the case, and have accord police had executed the warrant, he

Prospero is the representative of wing- ingly withdrawn from the case. Neither thought nothing could be, done but tand virtuous manhood in its true rela- the Police nor the private prosecutor wish

of a receiving set, this depends upon

the amplyfying and other refinements embodied therein, factors which merely matters of expense

For example a very simple set can be connected to the spring mattress of one's

He could have

tion to the combined elements of exist to proceed. Therefore, I can conceive of charge the defendant. Are

no reason why the defendant should be dealt with the man departmentally, but, :

enco-the physical powers of the external called upon for further expense or as the police had already proceeded to world, and the varieties of character damage when the prosecution admits that

into "voluntary, with, which it comes accidental, or enforced contact.

Of the wonderful chain of being, of which Caliban is the densest and Ariel the most ethereal extremes, Prospero is the middle link. He the wise and good mat-is the ruling power, to whom the whole series is subject.

First, the lowest in the scale, comes the

the man was justified. You are asking act, he could not keep the matter dark

The Magistrate Did you authorise me to consent to a suggestion that this Bed (which becomes the serial) and man should be remanded again, although the defendant to carry arme

gnals will be heard from a really there is no reason for it, your Worship. powerful station at a radius of several I am speaking, very strongly on this hundred miles. Quite a reasonable sur matter. Never have I heard of a case where the prosecation has withdrawn and would purchase a set on which a resident the Magistrata has suggested without in Hongkong could receive daily the reason that the man should be further damnifica It is a preposition which I mesage sent out from the great station very much regret your Worship has pat Mr. Smith: I don't know about that. of Leafield in Oxfordshire. Ten dollars before this Court. I can only ask your

Mr. Smith replied that ho did in the course of the defendant's duties.

The Magistrate, Have you power to authorise him without a licence by the Police!

would provide material for a set capable Worship to discharge this man. If he Revenue Officers have carried arms and rose and coouth but powerful vage, is not discharged to-day the necessary they have power to carry them in the who represents both the more ponderous

The Magistrate:

of receiving anything sent out from a steps will be taken. local station on the Peak.

CollyBa of their duties. What I did was

Hall is not to tighten up matters and that was done and unwieldly natural elements (as the At the moment broadcasting is still herede,

Mr. Dennys: Mr. Hall has withdrawn by making a careful check of all revolvers earth and water), which the wise little more than a plaything but there from the case and naturally is not here issued to them and I gave orders that can be little doubt that as and when and will not attend. He has notified they should not carry them on private certain developments in wireless science your Worship and his word, as a man, business, materialize, the plaything of to-day will representing the complainant, binds. become the necessity of daily life. We are close to that moment,

The Magistrate: Like the Police?

The Magistrate (quietly); Mr. Hall is

Mr. Smith: Somewhat like the Police, not hora

Mr. Dennys: Because the prosecution but I don't think it was quite so We supppes that in a very short time is not here, do you mean to say you are the fascination of broadcasting will not going to take the word of a man stringent. Last year when I took over attract Hongkong, then we shall lock He has notified me that he has withdrawn the Department they had a miscellaneous upon a programa such as that outlined from the onse below as a very ordinary event in the activities of the Hongkong Broadcasting Company Ltd. (Afiliated to the Hong. kong Hotals, Ltd M

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The Magistrate (for the third time): Mr. Hall is not here.

Mr. Dennys (angrily): For the reason that the prosecution does not intend you to damnify the defendant

The Magistrate: Please keep quiet, Mr. Dennyx" Mr. Hall Las not attended

ment

collection of firearms.

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Magiciam by his knowledge compels, to his service; and the brutal and animal propensities of the nature of man, which he, the type of its noblest development holds in lordly subjugation.

Next follow the drunken, ribald, foolish retainers of the King of Naples, whose ignorance, avery, and stupidity repre ant the coarser attributes

of those grest unenlightened massca.. The Magistrate: As far as you are

Ascending by degrees in the scale, the concerned, this can is entitled to carry next group is that of the canning, crack,

revolver in the course of his duties? Mr. Smith: Yes, a Government re and Patentates whose villanous policy

selfish, treacherous worldlings-Princea. volver, but not this one,

truth and virtue

Continuing, Mr. Smith said he issued triumphs and, through a devilish ability and the next remand will be until 16 an order to the effect that any of the and craft, for a time gets the botter of From thots, who represent the baser am to-morrow morning. The bail will Revenue Officers who had private revol of the be reduced to $500 In the meantime I vers were to return them to the Depart intellectual as the former do the baser

The was purely a Departurent will instruct Inspector Willis to attend ment 10.00 Bargains in the shops for ladies hospital and take the complainant's order. The men were asked individually nsual properties of humanity, we ap statement. This man is still in hospital, by the Chief Preventive Officer if they proach by a most harmonious moral and according to the Doctor, will be had any. The defendant had no right, transition through the agency of the in hospital until about December 11th from a Departmental point of view to skilfully interposed figure of the kindly When I have seen the man's state have the revolver at all All the Govern- gentleman, Gonzalo, those charming typca. mant revolvers in use by the Department af youth and love, Fordinand and Miranda. The fervent chivalrous devo 4.30-5.00 Jazz music Hongkong Hotel's! Mr. Dennys: I trust your Worship ware stamped." Imports and Exports." will register my very strong objec 6.30 Bed time story for babies. English tions

The Magistrate (sternly): Mr. Dennys, news (300 metres wave length).... 7.30 Tips for to-night's dinner talk please do not interrupt," 8.30 A good story (Two hundred metres Continuing, his Worship 'said:

wave length).

I have seen that statement and have 9.00-11.00 Night classes and lectures on satisfied myself that the man himself

aix different wave lengths.. the complainant consents to this appli 11.00 p.m.-8.00 am. The operator will cation for the defendant's discharge,

codat sheep going through a gate will see to it. I cannot consent at the for subscribers suffering from present time, less Mr. Hall is here insolaria (300 metres wave).". The defendant is remanded until to Note-All signals will be on five hundred morrow morning.

matree wave length unless other. Mr. Dennys again repeated his request that his objection be registered on the wise specified.

depositions.

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Mr. Smith added: I believe it is tion of the youth, and the yielding. quite true that this revolver had been simplicity and sweetness of the girl, aro given to the defendant by the late Mr. lovely representations of those natural. Wilden, but he should have reported it, motions of tender sentiment and pas When

hen Mr. Smith added that there was no sionate. desire, watched and guided by thing to be gained by the defendant in the affectionate solicitado and paternal lawful business by having this private prudence of Prospere.

Next in this wonderful gamut of revolver.

The Magistrate (to Sub-Inspector Pin being, govorned by the sovereign soul of cast): Do the Police suppose that the Prospero, como the shining figures of the defendant carried this revolver for an Masque beautiful bright apparitions, fitly indicating the air, the fire, and all unlawful purpose?

Inspector Pincott: No, as a matter of the more smiling aspects and subtler fact it is the view of the Captain Super. forces of Nature intendent of Police that a fine will meet Last highest of all-browning with the casa.

fitful flame of lambent brightness, this Mr. Smith. That makes it quite clear poetical premid of existence, flickers that the defendant has not been going and flashes the beautiful Demon, without people... whose exquisite companionship wornaver round to hold up pad that he pleaded think of the royal Magician with his

On Tuesday we hope to start our usual

winter scrial

The Magistrate said that sa the pro Wednesday the Imperial Prime sccution had not withdrawn he could not

address the volors of register the objection the Empire at 1. Hongkong Mr. Dennya rose to speak local time:

hia-Worship rose from the beac as he did so, that the case was until the following morning.

KRYPTOK LENSES

SPORT

GEICKET.

L.B.C. v. H,K,C.C.

stating guilty to a technical offence The revol: gtare countenance of command Ariel ved had been given to his eliant by Mr. seems to represent the keenest perceiving: Wilden for duty on the launches, and it latelicot-apart from all moral con- had been kept in the Taumati Revenue sciousness and sense of responsibility. Offcors Quenters and also in the Hong. His power and knowledge are in some kang Revenue Olacera Quarters respects granter than those of his master

be are the most perfect double focus glasses.

The Magistrate (to Inspector Pincott): he can do what Prospero cannot What led the Police to take this action 1 lashes up the Tempest round the land; for both reading and distant. In the

When you heard of this, why did not you he saves the King and his companions ordinary bifocal lens, the segment of

report it to Mr. Smith fresh from the shipwreck; he defeate the con part for reading is cemented to the dis

Laspector Pincott: That reste with the spiracy of Sebastian and Antonio, and Captain Baperintendent of Police, I was discovers the clumsy plot of the beast sant lens, raising the segment above the

This friendly match will be played on told to take out a warrant, the infor. Caliban; he wields immediate influence surface of the main leas. The segment the IRC.: around at Sookunpro Valley mation was that the defendant had fre-over the elements, and comprehends alike and the line of union are always more to-morrow at 3.15 p.m. The following arms in his house

without indignation or sympathy which or less noticable. In Kryptck lens, no will represent the Indians

The Magistrato: It looks like a case are moral read the in and suffering Aroulli, S., Lamail, J. 8. Curreet, S of private spito.

of humanity. Therefore because he is ement is used, but the reading segment D. Lumail, E. A. Iam, B. A. R. Ismail Inspector Pincott Possibly, we have only a spirit of knowledge, he is subject is electrically fused in a depronion in A. B. M. Bemy, A. Kitchell, A H no means of proving it I should say it to the spirit of love and the wild, Fabtio, keen, beautiful, powerful' creature the main lens, while the whole lens is Madar, Sirdar Khan, and N. G. Kitchell. is, on the face of it

Speaking as to the defendant's char la compelled to serve with matinons way. ground smooth on both sides to-the

H.E.U.C. 3D XI. v. I.R.C. in XI,

aster, Mr. Smith mid the defendant's wardness and unwilling subjection the desired-focus. Krypto】 Iense of any

record was quite clean. The man had human soul that pitied and rescued is prescription in either regular or Torie This match will be played on the been with the Department aindo it start from, its harsher slavery to sin; and H.KO.C. ground to-morrow at 9:15 pm was in the Police before that which, though controlling it with a wise form are manufactured by the Hongkong The following will represent the Indian but was dismissed for a small offence, soverity to the fulfilment of its daties.. Optical Co., successors to Clark & Co lead: XI-E Moosdeen, R. Nazarin, F. He was an old friend of the late Mr. years after it with the tearful eyes of Optical Prescription Specialista, located in 33 Qaven's Road Central-Ar

tonder human love when its wild winge Arculi, H. D, Dumjaht, O. Eumjahn, wilden's. Ack-A-K. Maau, I Hasan D The Magistrato: I think a fing of $10 flash away into its newly-recovered Mahomed, N. M. Bux, and A. A. Bässel will meet, the cnad,

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