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"CRIMINAL "SESSIONS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1925, 1921

THE BAKERS' STRIKE.

[BEFORE THE CHIEF, JUSTICE (412 WILLIAM | COMPRADORES REFUSE TO STOCK

RES-DAVIES).] .

WISEMAN'S BREAD.

DELIVERY : COOLIES INTIMATED.

RUBBERY CHARGE FAILS.

A Chinese was indicted for an armed

The

FOX KILLED IN THE NEW THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY,

TERRITORIES.

FIRST APOSOTOLIC DELEGATE TO RARE SPECIMEN ON VIEW AT THE

CHINA. WELCOMED. „ DAIRY KARM.

"Areoption in honour of His, Graco Yesterday there was placed on view ai Monsignor Celso CostantiniTM Arch-

robbery and stealing une rolled gold watch strike appears to have reached a denthe Dairy Farm Store, Wyndham Street, bishop of Theodosis and First Apostolie

chain and locket and $7.23 in money from

schoolboy named Look Ping.

lock.

position us regarda the bakers' Following the Government's action in closing down the Quild the men have The Jury were Mears, W. A. Butterfield intimated that they will return to work (foreman), J. F. Anderson, E. M. Froach, only on condition that the Guild is re V. C. Rourio, J. J Harrington, H. F.instated. As the Government closed the Guild down declaring it to be an

Bauer and C. M, Larsen.

be consistent.

The fox is 48 inches in length, measur, ing from, the tip of the brush to the point of the nose, and weighs 11 lbs. It is full

very fine specimen of a fos which was Delegate to China, was held at the killed on the previous Saturday night in Catholic Union Club, yesterday after noon. The reception was initiated by the the New Territories.

Catholic community of Hongkong and is Grace was introduced to the large number who assembled in the, Club Room

common in the north of China but in the terms, specially mentioning his diplomatic coat and an splendid brush Fares are referred to His Grace in most eulogistic

outhern parts they are rarely found, and services rendered to the Papacy during everal gentlemen who have lived in the the D'Anunzio riots in Fiume. He bad Colony for many years, stated yesterday, been sent to Chinn on account of his that it was the Arst time they had ever great learning for the sole purpose of co Territory of the Colony.

The Crown Solicitor (MH Bunlawful society," it, would be impos. Brown, well nourished, with a very fine by the Right Rev. Bishop Pozzoni, who] Holmes), outlining the ease for the prsible to allow it to open again and yet „scution, mid that at about 2.30. p.m. og November 22nd the schoolboy, Look Ping, was walking along Kennedy Road in an easterly direction. Near Monmouth Path two men attacked him, One threatened

As regards Cale Wiseman, bread was delivered by outside boys on Sunde yesterday no delivery was made.

but

The

him with a dagger, and they asked him reason was that the thirteen coolies who heard of a fox being caught within theordinating Catholic mission work in the

if he had any money. They searched him and relieved him of a gold watch and chain with locket, and $7.23. They threatened to atab him and told him not to follow

them. He waited until the men had rounded " bend in the road, and then followed them towards Wanchai but lost them in Wing Foong Street. He then went to the Wanchai Police Station where he reported the matter. He was instruct ed to call at two o'clock the next day, He arrived early for the appointment and waited outside. Then, in was that ha saw the accused, who, he said, was one of the robbers. He secured the assistance of

had acted as bread delivery coolies were threatened with death by the strikers if they did not cease work.

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Only three, who happened to have a little more courage than their comraden, turned up yesterday....

is Far East His, Lordship pointed out The proud possessor of the specimen

that there was no political significance Mr. Chan, Compradore of the Dairy attached to sending His Grace to China Farm It appears that Mr. Chan was re. turning to Hongkong from Castle Peak The following gentlemen, representing by motor-car at the conclusion of a day's] varions Confraternities and Societies of We understand, bowever, that the reshooting on Saturday night. At Chia Catholice were then presented to His gular delivery coolies return

Wan the fox was seen to run across the Grace-Messrs. A. F. Osmund; V. F today.

road in front of the car and into a Soares, H. Dixon, J. M. Graca, J. D. gutter, where it kept running just a little Osmund, F. H. Barnes, A. F. B. Silva- in front of the car. Mr. Chan was the Netto, E. V. M. R. de Sousa, J. P. Braga, first of the party to notice the animal and 3. M. G. Pereira and Father Purcell. instructed the chauffeur to drive in close Two addresses were presented to His

to work

We are given to understand, also, that the compradores are being intimidated into refusing to stock Wiseman's bread.

DEATH:

two lodians, and they followed him, POLICE SERGEANTS SUDDEN to the side of the road. The bright head Grace, one in Portuguese by Mr. V. F. eventually catching him and giving him, in charge to a Chinese policeman. When searched the only things he was found to possess wore a couple of laundry tickets and 7 cents in money.

Lance Sergeant Patrick Lannoo died suddenly at the Government Civil Hos The only witness was Look Ping himpital during the early hours of yesterday self, who, in the course of bis evidence

morning. was most emphatic in his statement that accused was the man,

His Lordship asked witness whether he was quite sure on "the point.

If he had not been arrested for another three years," said Ping, should still know him.

J

His Lordship: Why are you sure?— Well, by his mouth.

His Lordship: But why it is not in a natural position.

The deceased complained to the Charge Room. Inspector at the Central Station at 8 o'clock, Sunday night that he did not feet well and asked permission to be excused his tour of duty. The Inspector [ordered his removal to hospital immed

intely. At the hospital it was discovered that he had burst a blood vessel as the result of vomiting. He died some hours

lights of the car attracted the fox on to Soares from the Portuguese community, the road again the car spurted a little and the other in English by Mr. H. Dixon and the fox wae run over and killed, from the Catholic Community of the Fortunately, the head was not badly Colony. damaged and the animal will make a splendid specimen when stuffed.

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It should and a permanent place in the

local museum.

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His Grace suitably acknowledged these in Italian and his speech was received; with great applause.

At the conclusion of the presentations His Grace was introduced to the members of the Catholic Community. He express. ly desired to speak to the pressmen pre- sont and informed them through an interpreter that he had once been a journalist and he referred to the press as a great factor in modern education.

His Grace leaves for Shanghai to-day the s.3. Shiducka Maru. From thence will proceed to Peking returning later

quarters,

ALLEGED BREACHES OF THE FIRACY REGULATIONS. CASES ADJOURNED "SINE DIE"

On the application of the Crown Solleitor (Mr. H. K. Holmes), the case Sergeant Langon joined the Hongkong in which two sureties were summoned Police Force in September, 1014, and has before Mr. J. R. Wood, for an alleged His Lordship Could you say what the been doing duty at various stations in the breach of the Piracy. Regulations, on the other man is like-1 did, not see him Colony ever since. About a year ago hesteamer On Lee in that they failed to to Hankow which is to be his head.

His Lordship is my mouth in ita proper place (Laughter).No answer.

His Lordship: Is there anything else? -Yes, he has extraordinarily high cheek boses.

clearly.

later.

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was wounded in the thigh by a revolver keep certain grills on the steamer locked shot fired at him by a suspect in Yaumati during a voyage, has been adjourned whe but the injury was not a very serious e

THE FRENCH CONVENT, -

SALE OF WORK.

His Lordship: Why Dot --Because he was behind me, and when he walked away be did so without turning his face to me,

Hig Lordship: When you went down to one. The deceased, who was 31 years of The defendants in the case were two Wing Foong Street you were on the look- out for the man who robbed you 1-When age, was a native of County Kilkenny, Chinese gentlemen who acted as sureties I went down to Wanchai the next day I Ireland. He was probably one of the for the $3,000 band required in accord. had no intention of finding the man who largest men in the Hongkong Police had robbed me.

I merely went to the Force, being well over six feet in height ance with the Piracy Regulations. They police station, under the instructions of and very broad in proportion. were called upon to show cause why this the inspector.

The funeral took place yesterday after bond of 85,000 should not be forfeited. noon at Happy Valley and was largely When the case was first mentioned Mr. invention, Ping had a grudge against attended by members of the Force, him, because one day some time ago. be, Catholic cemetery it

When the cortege arrived at the Roman d'Almada, for the defence, raised a ques- was on his way to his stall with two through a misunderstanding, no grave term within the waters of the Colony

WA found that tion, as to the precise meaning of the baskets of pumalocs when he passed com- had been dug, and no priest was in at which was mentioned in the wording of have been made by the children in the plainant outside of M. Y. San'a, playing tendance. The gathering waited while a shuttle cock with three other boys. The shuttle cock landed in one of the brakete Brave was dug, and the services of

Prisoner said the whole tale was an

and he scolded them. Then one picked up a pumaloe and used it as a shuttle cock. As he was going away Ping said he would make trouble for him one day.

Complainant denied the whole story and characterized it as an invention.

Prisoners He says my story is an in- vention. I say his story is an invention. I have nothing more to say.

The Jury brought in a verdict of "not guilty," and the prisoner was discharged..

BOMBS AND DYNAMITE,

A DANGEROUS. LOAD.

Two Chipose named Chan Harg and Tin Sang were charged with, being in possession of two bombe and two portions of a stick of dynamite for an unlawful purpose. One of the prisonere was fur ther charged with being in illegal poses sion of two revolvers and nine rounds of

ammunition.

priest were secured.

(BEFORE

HIS HONOUR À. JUSTICE

COMPERTZ.]

KIDNAPPING CHARGE:

REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE LEADS TO ABREST.

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Li Chung was charged with being con- cerned in a conspiracy to kidnap Tam Wun," 20 years of age, son of a con- tractor.

The jury were Messrs. C. Lauritsen -(foreman), C. `P. Marcel, E. G. d'Aquipo, A. C. Gomes, G. M. Shaw, D. Tollan and Ng Man-hoi.

the summons. The case was adjourned

With a view to raising funds in aid of the various orphanages of Hongkong, Pakhoi, Hoihers, Amoy and Kaisen, a three days' sale of work was opened yesterday at the French Convent, Cause way Bay.

Most at the articles offered for sale

various orphanges of the neighbouring for Mr. d'Almada to address the Court provinces comprising a large assortment on this point.

of linen embroidery and miscellaneous gifts for Christmas presents.

Another similar case, relating to the as. Sui Yick, which was also briefly men- Amongst the many people who attend tioned in Court about the same time led the sale yesterday was Lady Ho Tung. has also been adjourned sine die.

who made several purchases and handed Presumably the Crown's action in the cheque for $200, to the Sisters of the Con matter is due to the sitting of the Comvent to be used for the purpose of pro- mission concerning the sensational piracyviding a treat for the orphans in honour of the B.3. Sui Az, which occurred a Sir Robert Ho Tung's 61st birthday. month ago.

The sale is to be continued to day and 10-morrow and a special feature of the proceedings will be an entertainment given by the pupils of the Convent in the new Hall.

سلم

THE ARMS TRAFFIC." TWO MORE CASES: DEFENDANTS BENT TO PRISON.

It will take the form of an operetta called St. Elizabeth's Roses." In Act II. Misa Violet Capell, an old pupil of the school, who has just returned from London, will give a series of characteristic Russian dances,

The Attorney-General (Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp,KO), mid at the time of the kidnapping Tam was a drawing school pupil. He was married. About the Two arma cases came before Mr. J.B. middle of August be met a man who took Wood, at the Magistracy, yesterday morn him to the Stag Hotel, bought him a meal and introduced him to the accused. The ing, for hearing. In one case a steward next day this man appeared as a pupil of the a.. Empress of Lidrolia was at the drawing school where he cultivated charged with unlawfully having in his Tam's friendship. The latter frequently possessien two Smith and Wesson revol had meals in restaurants with the prisoner The Crown Solicitor (Mr. Holmes), and others, at which functions he was vere. said two constables were on duty in Gough) always the guest. A visit to Canton was Mr. J. M. Hall appeared for the de-oon. Street at about a quarter past eleven on eventually suggested and carried out fendant, but after a brief consultation November 23rd, when they saw both At Canton it was decided to go to Fat with his client in Court, he decided to prisoners.coming from the direction of ahan. They took the train and got off at

The following were the Jury who heard the case: Mossra W. A. Butterfeld (fore man), J. F. Anderson, E. M. French, V. C. Rozaric, J. J. Harrington, H. F.

Baner and CM. Larsen,

Queen's Road. One was carrying a card- a certain station. As they were walking withdraw from the case.

The entertainment is to be repeated)

specially for the benefit of the school children of the Colony on Thursday after.

“THE THREE MUSKETEERS.

DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS AS D'ARTAGNAN.

gledly. Few books are more rich in in- eldent and that accounts largely for the pronounced success which. Douglas Feir banke. fic version of Dumas Lamous novel achieved when it was shown for the first time at the Coronet yesterday. It was a very delightful experience: to renew acquaintance with Dartagnan

dear D'Arteguan se R. L. Stevenson affectionately calls him in one of hip -and his friends, the doughty trio

board box and the other a tin can, On along the road five men, accosted them The defendant said that whilst the boat looking inside the box the constables with revolvers, three of whom seized Tam. police station, where one gave an address from village to village. He was made came on board selling arms. The accused No reader of The Three Musketeers found two tins. They took the men to the The latter was kept prisoner and taken as in dock at Vancouver a Europea in Portland Street, and the other in to write to his father suggesting that if bought. couple of revolvers, which be once fairly under way with the fascinat Shanghai Street, Mongkokteni. These anyone asked for money, he should pay. thought would be useful to him when het ing narrative ever aufered interruptions addremes were visited and at one the The boy's father in Hongkong received returned to his village in China as a "two" "revolvers and ammunition „werd) a number of threatening letters demand-

found, while at the other a rubbish in ing ranson, ons in his won's handwriting, protection against robbers.

The Magistrate ordered the man to be was found containing a number of pieces He reported the matter to the police and of glass,

the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.. A sent to prison for six months. Mr. Holmes went on to explain that the ranon was eventually arranged, and on in the other case a Chinese was caught -"bambe (were charged with dynamite and November 8th two men went up to Canton

fixed complete with detonatora. They and handed over 82,700, upon which Tam by the Chinese Maritimo Customs author Were made of glass. Pieces of the glass was, released,

ities: at the Kowloon Railway Station found in the rubbish, when joined up Be a curious crincidence it happened Customs barrier with a revolver and 60 with picccs of the glass found in the that the accused returned to Hongkong rounds of ammunition in his possesion whore motto was All for one one for bomba, joined perfectly.

on November 10th by the same train se He had taken a-railway tcket to Pingail The crafty Cardinal, the fascina Tam and the two men. Prieder wanted. The defendant told be Worshiping but formidable dilady, the beautifa to get cut of the train at Bheklung, but the three men brought him on to Hong- that he was formerly employed on thel of them one met again, but interest

Constance, Athos, Porthos and Amoo kong and handed him over to the police. P8. Kreman. When last in America hegentred chiefly, of course, in Mr. Fair Primers were both found guilty, and Evidence was called bearing out this was advised to carry a revolver as Chan Hung was sentenced to fourteen statement, and the Jury brought in a protection against robbers,.. gear imprisonment, and Tin Sang to verdict of guilty Doven years, « WEYMA sentence of three seara imprisonment Magi ate, also ordered him to

(Continued at foot of next column) was passed,

torgnol for six-months

Tas man in possession of the dynamite said he had brought it across the water fory & friend, without knowing the nature

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