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THE NEW YEAR MOTOR SMASH.

WHY THE MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE WAS DROPPED. The driver of the car, No 118, in which det Commander Hooper, RN was killed on New Year's Night and the river of car No 46, which overtook the deceased's car at Causeway Bay, ware charged before Mr. R. E. Lindall, at the Magistracy, yesterday, on rand, with Exceeding the speed limit and with reck dras driving.

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The driver of ear No. 118 was Tau Fat,

SUPREME COURT,

THE HONGKONG. DAILY

EXCHANGE CONTRACT CASE.

SPORT.

GOLE."

MARRIED SINGLE.

MORNING.

Single

PRESI TUESDAY, JANUARY 16TH,

At the Supreme Court yesterday morn. ing before the Chief Justice (Sir William The result of the match played a Ben Davies), the Chartered Bank of Fanling on Sunday was as follow: - India, Australia, and China sued, the South China Trading Co., of Queen's Married Road Central, for the sum of $3,1132, being money due on an exchange contract Mr. F. C. Jenkin instructed by Danson, Harston, and Shenton, appeared for the plaintifs. Defendants failed to attend, and were not represented."

Mr. Jenkin explained that on June

A. B. Stewart H. B. Buckland Major Gandy ELR Mitchell H. H. Ross J. L. Crockatt W. Galloway

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Adamson Davidson RE

pad, the driven of car No. 48 was Ting] 30th, 1991, defondante contracted to pur. Lindsell

alow.

•Ting Mow pleaded guilty to the charge or speeding, bus denied the charge of reckless driving and said that he was urged to speed by his passengers.

Tau Fat pleaded guilty to both charges. Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, Assistant Crown Solicitar prosecuting, said that he was prepared to accept the defendants' pleas, In the faterrets of the Crown Es was not seeking to penalise the defendants on re count of the fatality that happened but for a breach of the traffic regulations The Enquiry having been published in the local Fress it would be quite impoe sible for the Crown to overlook what appeared to be grave breaches of the traffic regulaticau He would like to ask bis Worship to impose the ordinary fine, and disassociate himself in big-mind from the lamentable accident which occurred on the night in question

chase and take delivery of £10,000 at Exchange 2/6), within one year. Defe danis failed to take delivery and the plaintiffs were therefore claiming dam ages. The sum claimed was made up of the difference, between contract price and market pricaten „June 30th,-** 1922) 83,007.97 and stamp duty of $15.80, making the total of $3,113.77.

Judgment was given for plaintiffs

BANKRUPTCY COURT. SEQUEL TO RECKLESS. SPENDING OF A LEGACY.

4 Bankruptcy Court was held at the Law Courts yesterday morning, the Chief Justice (Sir William Rees Davies pre siding.

The first case was that of Georga Hughes Keeble.

The Official Receiver said that the debtor's liabilities were $20,000, and his assets were $1,000 in cash, and securities worth between $400 and $500. The debtor was in employment na assistant com- pradore to the ss. Honom at a salary of $120 a month; and had expressed his

He would also like to refer to the duty of the Crown, with regard to the verdict of manslanghter which the Coroner's willingness to pay in monthly instalments

R. Lloyd

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Stark Redmond FA JW. Franks C.B. Morrison, H.-W. Kent

Total

Married

A. B. Stewart" H. B. Buckland Major Gandy

Lt. Lake, RN. RA Camidge Capt. Cumming

W. D. Bacon H. U. Ireland Capt. Bloxham

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Bruce

B. Harrison R. Mondrieff M. H. Turner

HW Rosp J. Brister „D. J. Cathill

AFTERNOON.

Single

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Lt. Lake R. N.L

RA. Cataidge Capt. Cumming

E. 1. t. W..D, Bacon

H. U. Ireland Capt. Blazbam

C. Johnson T. G.

Bennett

J. Li Crockatt W. Galloway W. Adamson E. Davidson

Lindell & Reseller) REL Major J. R. Lloyd F

Harrison & Stark R. Monerisif FA:Redmond MH. Turner)

Roger JWW. KL Morrison J. Brister H W. Kent D. J. Cuthill

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(Morning) 96

Grand total

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The Married thús won by 3 pointa. For the Married Mesara Stewart,

of 30. He had only two known cred-Gandy, Mitchell, Redmond, and Frocks Jury returned against hoth defendantstore. It seemed that he had bad a large won both their matches...

It was incumbent on the Attorney Gensum of money left him, and had run For the Single-Messrs Walker, Bruce eral to come to a decision as to whether through it recklessly, though there was and Moncrieff won both their matches.

some doubt as to whether he had spept

they could be indicted. As regards cars much as he alleged."

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INTERPORT GOLF.

SHANGHAI'S PROBABLE TEXM.

The Sporte writer of the N.-D. Daily "Nour writes -

THE BUILDING "CARPENTERS

DISPUTE.

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT,

We have received from the “Segretary for Chinese Affair the following transla- tion of the terms of the settlement-m

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With reference to the application of the-Building Carpenters for increased

Wagya.

The Representatives of the Buliding Carpenters' Association and the Building Contractors' Commercial Association have agreed in the presence of the Hon. Director of Public Works as follows:-

** (1.)—The increase of wages, shall dato From the 1st day of the 11th moon this year (Chinese).

(2) The rate of wages shall be #1.15 asdby, workmen to provide their own "food" di me.

** (3.)––When any workman in : to the engaged, he shall be, first taken on trial for 3 days. The masters shall have the option of engagement or dismissal after trial, but the workman must be paid full

for the 3 days.

Pay (1) One-tour-shall be allowed for riffin and half an hour, for tea (reat). Any time taken in excess of this arrange. ment shall be made, good by be work men at the end of the day's work.

Signatures of

...

Full power Representatives of the

masters..

LAM LAU of the Shang Li,

TAM SHIT HONG.

Full poror Representatives of the

Workmen :--

WONG SUI.

4801: Yux

(d) T. L PERKINS,

Director of Public Work. (sd) HI, W. BIRDA

(2) W. LAUGHTON LEASK. (d) E. B. HALLIFAX, S.C.A. Dated 15th day of January, 1923

THE CANTON SITUATION, SIX THOUSAND, MORE TROOPS ARRIVE FROM SWATOW

PRESS GANGS AT WORK. No. 46, there was strong evidence in the Debtor was allowed to re-pay in the

During the week-end about six thou- case that the driver of this car passed manner stated.

sand more troops are stated to have arriv the other car at lateral distances and

ed from Swatow, and prese gangs from THE GREENFIELD CASE.

among them have been going around the -that it was ahend at the time of approach

town impressing any coolics they can find ing the curve. There was no clear evi- The case was also to have been heard

for the carrying of baggage and stores ›dence that his driving, or the course be of Samuel Greenfield, against whom a

receiving order was recently made on a It is hoped to play the interport golf to Fatahan which is their next destin

· took, was such as to jeopardise the other creditora petition.

match against Hongkong at China New tion. As a result the river steamers have -car. Under the circumstances his pass- On behalf of the creditors the Official Year, and Shanghai's team will probably practically ceased to carry cargo to Caz ing of the other car was not the imme Receiver applied for an adjournment of leave for the south February 12th. Sa ton, for the labour cannot be found at

decided upon the form of certain possible ing." diate cause of the nccident, and certainly the public examination. He said that far the local side has not been definitely that end of the journey to do the unload- Mr. C G. Alabaster wished to appear players is still being carefully canvassed. did not render the accident inevitable. on behalf of some of the creditors, and A man may be among the leaders on his As regards car No. 118, when the driver would like a whole day fixed for the own course, one which he knows thorough. THE CHINESE GAME OF was in the control area he was travelling hearing. He (the Official Receiver), ly, but put him on stringe links and

SHUTTLECOCK. N at speed estimated between 20 and 30 would prefer that atauister be appointed very often be fails. This feature has pre and said that the creditors had nominated seated itself in a strong light to the Golf miles per hour, and, that when the other MF. & H. Ross, of Messrs. Percy Smith, Club Committee, and stops have been

MAGISTRATE AND THE D.S.P. car drov, almiget abreast of him, be in-Beth, and Fleming in that capacity. taken to test, as far as that is possibley

the capitaliice of certain men, when Two boys were charged before Mr, creased his spond with a view to pot band of 810:000 would be asked for.

Lindsol yesterday moming with playing Hie. Lordship agreed to the appoint away from familiar surroundings. allowing the other car to pass. Apparentment of Mr. Ross as trustee, and to the or two have accordingly been invited to shuttlecock in the street. When the case ly this speeding would be the cause 810,000 bond, fixing the public examina play at Hangjan, and it is satisfactory was called the boys were missing and which led up to the accident, but thers tion date. for Monday, January 29th. to know that in at least one case the ex- Inspector Cashman asked for, their bail seemed to be strong grund for the argu.

periment has worked with marked success, of 5 to be entreated: the player in question proving himself ment that it did not.render the accident

quite at home under the different condi- inevitable The actual and final cause-

would appear to be an error of judgA STORY OF TWO 8500 BANK tions there.

3.k

"BILLS.

FATHER CHARGES YOUNG SON WITH THEFT.

One

The Magistrate asked why they had to deposit $5 instead of the usual $9.

Inspector Cashman: The Deputy Sup erintendent of Police is complaining about the annoyance.

The Magistrate--don't-care-It-in-a- trivial offence,

ment by the driver of No. 118 as to the

The work of selection has gone so far relative speeds of the two cars which were

that the Committee have eight men in travelling at a considerablé, pace,

Contemplation from, whom the final choice probably of the distances of the cars as

will probably be made. So far, however,

His Worship added that it would have it is not certain that all of these can get well as to the driver's own position. The driver was probably distracted by the At the Magistracy, yesterday morning, sway, but the Committee are hoping for to be proved that these boys were 'afinoy- other car, passing him. One thing which story was mentioned before Mr. J. the best. Provided they can go the first ing passers-by, or that they were annoy- He asked the added to the error of judgment was the Wood, relating to the theft of two 3500 four will be J. B. Eerrier, the Bev. Wing residents. It was no offence to play

bank notes, which were alleged to have P. Roberts, Caps E. 1; M. Barrett and the game in the street. admittedly boisterous conduct of the pas been stolen by a small Chinese boy from CT Beath Unfortunately neïtfür F. Inspector that in future cases to fix bail sengers of the car; they were undoubtedly his father's safe, during the latter's Peebles nor K. M: Cumming will be able at ss. He considered 85 excessivo,

Inspector Cashman Your Worship, behaving in a manner which was dis- absence in the country. The story is to take part in the match, and this tracting to the driver at the time when complicated affair and in addition to the makes the matter of selecting the two re even though the hail in: 35, we are not h needed full control of all his faculties boy, being charged with theft, another maining players and the reserve one of no sure of their attendance. Mo The Crown felt that there could be no small hoy and three other men were little difficulty. It would seem to lie The The Magistrate: That does not make reasonable anticipation that

Jury charged with either receiving one of the tween Capt. 1. Dewar, H. R. Malcolm, the least difference. Small boys are would bring in a verdict of manslaughter other or both of the poles ar various W. J. Hawkings and C. W. Porter. The always frightened against the drivers:

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times since they had been stołyńių As regards the speeds of the defen- Mr. H. K. Holmes, the Crow Solicitor, dants' cars, Mr. Hazelrigy proceeded appeared to prosecute. say that the driver of car No. 118, mid.. The son pleaded guilty to the charge of at the Enquiry that he estimated his theft and the father gave idence speed to be 20 miles per hour when he against him. Was passing Ah King's slipway, which was in the control area, and he admit ted increasing that speed. The driver of No, 18 admitted going as a speed of 24

The Crown Solicitor said that in view miles per hour. With regard to the de of the fact that the boy had pleaded fendants plea that they were urged to speed, there was evidence at the Enquiry guilty ho suggeerad that he be released

The Magistrate said the boy was com- plainant's own son and asked the com plainant what he wished him to do in the matter.

and chastised.

that the occupants of car No. 118 were The Magistrate agreed and ordered bohaving in a manner, which, at all the father to give the boy a beating in events, the driver might reasonably

The other boy in the case nephew believe, was intended as urging him, to the prescace of a Police Officer. increase his speed. His Worship would of the defendant and the three men were therefore take that into consideration in then called separately, and in each case considering the penalty

they were remanded until: Wednesday As regards No. 46 car, there was not next, when the case will come up for a tittle of evidence at the Enquiry that bearing. the passengers in that car had urged: their driver to speed during the night, It was not suggested by the driver at the Enquiry when he had the chance of doing so.

In reply to the Magistrate, the Assistant Crown Solicitor mid the first time this statement was made was that morning

AMERICAN SAILORS WHO LOST THEIR PAPERS.

forma present being shown by Malcolm is very good indeed, and may very easily make his place a' certainty"

As regards the chances of the team, is difficult to say anything very illuminat ing. Hongkong this year is without the services of Major Bagnall, but is strongly represented in men such as A. B. Stewart, T. W. Hill, H. R. Bucknell, E. J. R Mitchell, RM. Smith, Capt. Cumming, and so on: A visiting team will require to be on the top lis form to defeat that combination digwi wir die mun

TRICKSTER AT WORK. FIRMS DECEIVED BY AN OLD

TRICKS

and redu beh

ANOTHER FATAL MOTOR-CAR ACCIDENT.

WOMAN KILLED.

On Sunday evening a motor car knock ed down a Chinese women near the junc tion of the Laichikok Road and the Taipo Road. The woman sustained shocking injuries to Her body and died shortly after admission to the Kwong Wah Hos pital.

The motor car was No. 7, ofed and driven by Mr. KC Tregillus, of No. 10, Peace Avenue, Homuntin

NOTE CASE.

Prosecution against Mr. A. Neubronner

and others, on the charge of forging and ittaring currency notes, wae closed,

During the week-end, rtwo Chineso A BANGKOK COUNTERFEIT clothing chops have been deceived by the same kind of trick The Poles are of the opinion that, the deceptions, are the mork In the International Court at Bangkok of the mnie tann. On Saturday & marion December 27th the case for the called at No. 955, Queen's Road Central, andz bargained for a piece of cloth asked the manager to deliver tendrelles SEQUEL: THE HOUSE OF the material to a certain address when

DETENTION.

payment would be made. A foki was sent Giving evidence the next day. Mr. Sold By Yo, and Kis renout with the cloth, but sometime later Neubronner, who pleaded not guilty to The Assistant Crown Solicitor conclud

The case..of two Amerionsailors, returned saying that he was met at the both charges stated that the Annamite ed by saying that these proceedings were saved Edward Millican and Charles door by two other men who took the prisoners were brought to his house by his brought a warning to other driva Oil, was beard before Mr. Wood at clota from him and asked him to wait Siamese compradors and he did not know that they could not speed Speeding the Magistracy, yesterday. They were while they went inside and got the thera bedare. They rented, a house in his compound, but he never visited the place dangerous, as motal vehicles were rapidly charged with having no employment and money. They never returned. increasing in Hongkong. In the defans no visible means of support.vnahal datorn

or knew what was being done there, and data interests be pointed out that the Milican said that he was formerly In the other, case, Ho Tin. Cha, of No, he had never before seen the plant for until it was defendants had been in the colle for four employed on the r.. Elkridge. He had 44, Wing Lok Street, has reported to manufacturing notes daye, wala si wis of bodo king of missed the ship and his papers were on the polion that on the 14th insta ma produced in Court, He had never in his Inspector-Garrod produced the defens board, A Mr. Bradford had promised came into his shop and bargained for its sold any forged notes and knew dante recordar Tingi Mow (driver him another position on a vessel, but, the piece of cloth The price finally agreed Na 40) had a clear record for over 8 years. American Consul would not permit him upon was 830 fok who sent with him nothing about the sale in this house. found in his possession, In cross- Het was fined for speeding. The to take the job as he had no papels, squito St. George's Building second floor. Defendant denied that forged notes were other charge against him of reckless driv Carlson's tale was similer. He had There they were joined by two other examintion he admitted for the past six ing was withdrawn Tin Ent, who had a missed the st. Teit Chopoka. He had who took the cloth from the toki and

etara with the money or seven months he had been pressed by the other case creditors and that two or three actions previous conviction in April last for reck alsólo his giaper, we said they would

Wero pending The case is proceeding. lese drying in Queen's Road West who Both men were committed to the House in zdres cosmac

of Detention

They failed to * fined $25 on each charge.

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