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MARINE COURT ENQUIRY. CHIEF OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE

SUSPENDED."

to

A Marine Court of Enquiry was held

the Harbour Office yesterday enquire into a charge of misconduct brought against Mr. W. H. Watson, Chief Officer of the s.s, Hydrangea,"

SUPREME COURT.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY

[BWORK THE CHIEF JUSTICE, SLE HENRY GALLAN, I

,

SEQUEL TO DEAL IN PROPERTY.

Before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) in the Supreme Court yesterday morning, an er parte case was beard, in which plaintiff. Chung Ming claimed

APRIL SOTE, 1925

HIGHWAY ROBBERY SEQUEL. INSPECTOR EARNER RETIRES.

FOUR CHINESE CHARGED WITH. ASSAULT AND THEFT.

PRESENTATION FROM COMRADES IN THE FORCE.

At the Central Magistracy yesterday. A very interesting little ceremony took before. Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, four place at the Central Police Station 'yes Chinese were charged with assaulting two terday. when the colleagues of Detective- women and stealing from the person of Inspector Martin Eummer, who has now one of them a pair of gold-mounted rattan completed over 28 years' service in the

The composition of the Court was a from Fong Shau Nin: speciñe perform./ bangles, valued at $95, at Victoria Road. Hongkong Police Force, and is retiring|

follows:--Lieut.-Comdr.

Ci. F. Holt,

anes of contract,

on the afternoon of April 11th.

on pension, presented him with three It was stated that two of the 'defen-parting gifts as a token of their apprecia-

R.N., Harbour Master (President), Plaintiff XX8 represented by Mt. Lieut.-Comdr. C. A. Robinson (of H..SH. S. Fitzroy (instructed by Mrases, Loo! dants were earth coolies, one a stone tion, prior to bis departure from the

'Durban). Capt. M Wright (Master of

Charles Hardgain).

carrier and the other an unemployed | Colony next Saturday,

The gifts consisted of a silver. rose cook. One man was arrested in Kennedy Town; while the others were run to earth bowl; a silver water jug and a silver at Yaumati When an identification ten-tray, on which the following inscrip paraile, was held, the women picked out tion Appeared: Presented by his two of the men as among those who took brother offers in the Hongkong Polier part in the highway robbery, and it is Force

to". Detective-Inspector Martin

Among those present in the large com- at present awaiting identification, made

pany that attended the pleasant function an admission to the police.

were the Acting Captain Superintendent On the application of Divisional loot. Police (Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse), Mr. apector Peter Grant, His Warship re. Burlingham (D.S.P.), Mr. T. H. King (Director of Criminal Intelligence), Mr. manded the defendants until Saturday Booth (Assistant Director), Mr. James

Runs), who said that defnadnat bad) the xx Ho Song), Capt. 1. Deggan filed no statement of defence. In June

Master of the 4.8. Tallhyboud), and

last gear the parties entered into an Capt. H. Going (Mister of the *-*agreement for the purchase of property, on which was a building known as No Mr. William Brewer (Master of the 3.3.38, Portland Street. Yaumati. This con- Hydrangea) static in evidence that optract stated that plaintif was to buy alleged that these two and another man, | Baruer as a token of their esteem."' Thursday. April Hard. while the for $14.000 subject to a mortgage of Hydrengen was alongside the company's $10,000, defendant undertaking to buy wharf at Hongkong at 250 p.. he saw the property for $12,000, subject to Mr. Watson out on the red opposite the

morgage within gran, upon being wharfin a very drunken condition.

work's notier. Plaintiff paid given a Shortly after this he saw Mr. Watson stagger along the wharf and apparently $1,000, and was in the position that bad he came on board. As three o'clock he property risen in value he would have went to Mr. Watson's cabin, where he been able to set at advantage, while sw Mr. Watson partly in the cabin adu should the value fail hij was insyred by partly out, hanging un to the door. Wit the contract. The contract was duly TWO DEFENDANTS REMANDED ON the presentation, and in doing so, suid

anet defendant given sad to bin You are drouk,” and exrented, Mr. Watson replied, speaking in a very notier to purchase the property, but thiế thick voler," ame full up."

Witness had never been alone.

morning.

SPURIOUS MONEY.

SERIOUS CHARGES.. Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the

Kerr (A.5.P.), Acting Chief Inspector Kent, Chief Detective-Inspector Grant and other serior police officers.

The Acting Captain Superintendent of: Police (Mr. P. P. J. Wollehouse), made

that while it was always and to loar an old comrade, the function had its plea- ant side, inasmuch as owing to deaths from natural or other causes, while serv

told him that if it was not for holding Plaintiff, on going into the witness-box Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, two Chi-ing in the Forces, very few officers lived nese were charged, one with having utter-long enough to earn their full pension. the ship up he would report him to the failed to produce the original docu Harbour Master. At 16 pa, witness saw it was useless to talk to Mr. Watson,ment, whereupon His Lordship repri.ed a spurious bank note, and the other who used abusive language to him, and manded hit for coming into Court with with having counterfeit coins in his with the bridge and mad an entry an incomplete ease, His hardship then possession. Mr. d'Almada Remedios ap in the Official Log, which was witnessed by the second officer Witness produced adjourned the case"sine dir.

ten

tar Official Log. At 4.40 pan.

Later on, however, plainkiff produced aninutes before the ringing of the the necessary paper, and the case was

aland-by to leave the harbour, wit des das Mr. Watson making his way resumed; After evidene bad best call for art to the fo'castle braid." Witnesses. His Lordship gate judgment for spoke to bin from the bridge and told plaintiff with costs. him that he would not allow him to de anything in that state, as he considered Mr. Watson was more dangerous in the state he was in then than he was before Apparently Mr. Watson hail had a sleep, "Witness ordered Mr. Watson to his cabin and would not allow him to do anything

$2.000 CLAIM.

to another party case buk-Man-Tat claimed the return of $2.000 from Fong Shat Nin

Mr. Fitzroy, who appeared for the At 4.50 p.m. the ship left the wharf plaintiff said this money was deposited but Mr. Watson instead of going to his cabin, west aft and started Waving his with defendant, the circumstances being bands. After the ship had left. Mr. that a company was formed in February, Watson came on the bridge at 5.3. He 1993 to develop certain land. The par- said in a thick sole Watch the courses entered into an agreement by which I will take over." At that tim there; were quite a few junks and sampans plaintiff was deposit $2,000, and be making their way towards Hongkong.wns to recrive évetain shares Plaintiff Witness told him to go to his cabin or

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se he would order the Indian Guard paid the money, but never received the to take him there. Mr. Watson should shares have been on the bridge taking charge

Plaintiff could not produce the receipt of the bridge from the time of leaving the wharf until 8 pm. At 11.45 ..

given for the $2,000, and it transpired Air. Watson. by the orders of witness, the receipt was stamped with only a five way called to the middle-watch. At that cent stamp. Because of this and its non- time they were belogged and witness re- mained on the bridge for some time. production His Lordship gave judgment When witness turard in he considered for the defendant...

that Mr. Watson was capable of taking charge of the bridge and not before. On Friday, April 24th, the statement in

the Official Log was read over to Mr.

Watson in the preseper of the second

'KWAI WAH" SOLD.

peared for both defendants.

The first defendant was charged with having" tampered with a 310 bank note, and made it represent a $100 note, which he passed at a piece-goods' shops in Yan- mati, receiving 290 in change and $10 worth of goods. He was later arrested when the shopkeeper having boticed the fraud, had reported the matter to the police.

remand

Mr. Remedios applied for n until Monday and it was granted, #bait being fixed in the sum of $5,000.

The second defendant, a motor-driver i in the employ of the Kowloon Motor Bus Co., was charged with having in his possession 13 ten-cent counterfeit goins, which were discovered on various parts of his person. He was also remanded until Monday,

CHINESE LANDLORD FINED. RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS TENANT'S

MISDEED.

Wong Luk Lung, owner of 59, Woosung Street, from which house a fire carape had been removed without the permis sion of the Building Authorities, aguin appeared before Mr. W. Hamilton at

fice Mr. Watson made no reply, but BOUGHT BY SHIPPING COMPANY the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday.

xigadja in the presence of the second <fficer. After the second atheer left the bridge. Mr. Watson said why take the

before the Harbour Master? Witness replied. The Harbour Master will tell you why."

!

This concluded the Master's evidence.

FOR $11,560.

At the A.B.C. Auction Rooms yesterday afternoon, by order of the Court, Mr. LE. S. Hodge disposed of the steamer Kwai Wok by nuetion. The vessel wan built in England and has a gross ton- The President to Mr. Watson Bure page of 499 tons; while her dimensions areLength, 164.7; heam, 967; depth. you any questions to ask this witness?

13.2 feet. She was abandoned by her Mr. Watson: No, air. I have not. The President to wit: What made owners and it will be recalled that re- the conclusion that Mr.sently the master and crew brought an Tou come to

nader, the influences of action for the recovery of wages. The Walson, was

Judge ordered that the vessel be sold and fiquor?"

Witness: He could not even stand. the proceeds paid into Court Further, he was supporting himself by the door and I saw him stumble down in the road outside pace.

The President: Where there Buy aigns of liquor about him i

Witness: No, only his actions. The President: Did he meld, of fiquer 7-Witness: F was not close enough for that. He was very thick in his

purch.

Mr. Harry L Jett (arcond officer of the Hydrangen), corroborated the Mas tur's evidence In general.

Yesterday the Koi Wah was knocked down to the Tai Bing Shipping Company for $11,000. The reserve price, was $11,000. It is probable that the vessel will be placed in the hands of the ship breakers.

The President: What condition was he in then-Witness: He had been drinking, but he appeared to be all right then.

His Worship said that though it was defendant's tenant who had removed the fre-escape, the onus was on him as the landlord. The ordinance stated this ex- plicitly and a fee of $200 must be im posed. He (His Worship) trusted that he would be able to recover the money from his teadat

Lui Yung Hok, landlord of No. 57, Woo sung Street, who was similarly charged. was represented by his agent who stated that his master was returning from the country in a week's time. The case was remanded until Wednesday next.

CHEAP YET COSTLY PRAM. GAOL FOR RECEIVER OF STOLEN PROPERTY.

At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, n Chinese marine bawker was charged with having received a stolen perambulator, the pro- perty of Mr. Robert Hall, No. 5. Obser- The President: How could you tell vatory Villas. The article was stolen an. Monday and defendant was arrested in The President: In your opinion was he had been drinking 1-Witness: By his leclamation Street on Tuesday. Defen- Mr. Watson-in condition, or not, to oyes. They were bright and shining and dunt said he bought the

perambulator take charge of the fo'custie, head and appeared to be sticking cut... lo his work properly-Witness: In my The President: What about his speech? not knowing it had been stolen. How pinion he was in a condition to Lake-Witness: No, his speech was all right, ever, his account book showed two en charge of the fo'castle head "completely. In reply to Licut-Comdr. Robinson, tries, one written by himself. showing The President: In your opinion was witness said that he had been told by he had bought it for 60 cents. The other was written by the vendor stating, that be table of taking charge of the bridge one of the ship's officers that Mr. Watson is had been sold for $1.80. He could give and of threading his way through a fleet had been drinking." of junks. Was e in a condition to do Lien-Comdr. Robinson: Do you think no explanation for these contradictory this work properly?-Witness: Consider ing the condition in which he came on Aard

The President: I am not asking you that. Will you answer me properly No, he was not in a condition to do his work properly.

The President:

Do

you consider be wes in a condition to take full charge of the bridge, or was he still under the influence of liquor-Witness: Yes, Sir. The President: When did you next so Mr. Watson-Witness: He came on the bridge at midnight.

The President: Was he sober tha7-- Witness: Yes, Sir.

that if you had not been told that you would have formed the opinion that he had been drinking?-Witness: Yen

Mr. Watson made a statement, fid maid, I did come on board inebriated but when the ship was ready to leave I considered I was in a fit condition to carry out my duties,

The President: Is that all?

Mr. Watson I think that will bis ail,

Sir.

statements and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment.

GLENEALY MYSTERY.

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT

DEAD AMERICAN.

The luggage

WAS

It was therefore, very nice when a senior officer like Inspector Earner could draw a full pension. Mr. Wodehouse went on spector Earner had served in the Force. to comment on the number of years In- and remarked, that he had known the Inspector for 24 years, during the greater part

of which time they had been very closely associated. Inspector Earner bnd joined the Force in 1996, and had hold the rank of Inspector sines 1919. They

wished him the best of luck and hap piness in his retirement.

Inspector Earner suitably replicil and return thanks for the gifts.

DANCING IN KOWLOON. MADAME KELVEY'S PUPILS AT THE STAR THEATRE. Madame Kelvey presented her talented the Star Theatre." Kowloon. pupils at yesterday evening, when before a packed bouse, they gave an enjoyable perform.. ance which lasted for nearly two hours. Each item was exceedingly well received, every nuraber, whether individual or col lective, being accorded rounds of hearty applause.

THE PROGRAMME.

The programme was as under:-- Cake Walk:-(By the Babies). Rose- mary Richards, Margaret Dixon, Joan Old, Dorothy Tollan, Zena Scott, Patsy Nichols, Augasta Gutares and Patsy Ablong

Last but not least:-(Our two year old" baby) Ruth Anderson.

A Little Bit of Scotch:-Loma Tollan Song (Spain) and Dance Ivy-Nicholls. nad Girls, Molly D'Almada e Castro, Annie D'Almada e Castro, Marie de Sousa, Annie Tollar and Betty Ciento. The Spirit of a Rose-Thelma Scott. Hornpipe:-Dorothy Tollan, Rosemary Richards, Patsy Nicholls, Margaret, Dixon and Joan Berry.

Gavotter-Gladys Ramsay and Cubby Duncan.

Tambourine Dance:-Marie de Sousa, Molly D'Almada e Castro.

Song and Dutch Clog Olga Kelvey, Chrissie Dixon, Thelma Scott.

Whispering Flowers:-Dorothy Tollan, Patsy Nichols, (Toe Salo), Rosemary Richards.

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Irish Songs by Ivy Nicholls. Rain-Drop Ballet:-Annie Tolla, An- nie D'Almada e Castro, Marie de Sousa, Betty Clemo, Lorna Tollan, Molly D'Almada e Castro, (Toe Solo), Gladys Ramsay.

The Easter Egg Surprise:-Fatry Nichols, Margaret Dixon, Zena Scott, Losemary Richards, Joan Berry, Dorothy Tollan, Joan Old, Patsy Ablong, Virginia Yvanovich, Augusta Gutares.

A

Song:-lisa Daphne Leigh. Flirtation Waltz:~Annie Tollan and Cubby Duncan.

Song and Umbrella Dance:-Thelma Scott, Chrissie Dixon, Gladys Ramsay and Olga Kelvey.

Scarecrow Dance:-Dorothy Tollan and Patsy Nichols.

Dance Petite: By our Baby Wonder) Rosemary Richards.

Song Mandalay and Jazz Dance Ivy Nicholts, and Girls, Maric. de Sousa, Ar- nie Tellan, Betty Clemo, Lorna Tollan, Annie and Molly D'Almada e Castro.

Bong and Clog Dance: Chrissie and Margaret Dixon.

The World famous Toe Dancer:-By Herself

Garden of Dreams:-Gladys Eamasy and Cubby, Duncan.

Song and Dancing Dolls:-Rich Dolls: Olga Kelvey and Thelma Scott; Poor Dolls Dorothy Tollan, Chrissie Dixon, Patsy Nicholls.

Oriental Ballet:-Molly D'Almada Castro, Lorna Tollan, Betty Clemo. Marie de Sousa, Annie D'Almada e Castro, Annie Tollan.

Further information in connection with the American, H. E. Gray, who was found This concluded the enquiry and the hanging in a nullah at Glenealy, between Couit then adjourned to consider its Robinson and Caine Roads late on Mon-

MADAME KELVEY RETURNS THANKS. Boding.

day evening, shows that his luggage was "

At the conclusion of the performance, The Court resumed about half-an-hour taken over by the American Consul, who later. The Court found that Mr. W. H. also carried out the arrangements for Madame Kelvey thanked the audience for attending and for showing their appre- The President: When did he take over Watson was drunk between the hours of the funeral

removed from the ciation of the efforts of her pupils. She your watch---Witness: He took over p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 3rd, and

from me at once.

was unable to perform his duties of Hongkong Hotel yesterday morning and then handed each of the younger per- Alexander Murray Scott (Chief officer at sea. His certificate of com- consisted of two aut cases and a ward-formers a gift of a doll.

At the final fall of the curtain the stage Engiacer of the Hydrangea), szid that petency as Chief Officer would be sus role trunk. The deceased was a design- he saw Mr. Watson at 4.30 p.m. opended for one year and during that ing engineer by profession and papers was showered with bouquets of flowers April 23rd, Mr. Watson came out of his time a cortifcate of competency as a found in his luggage show that he was and gilts of chocolates. The performance is to be repeated at the Star Theatre room, sad asked witness what time the second officer for sen-going vessels would the bolder of patents. ship was sailing. Witares told him at awarded him for that period. The It seems apparent that the deceased to-morrow night at 9,15. ` . five o'clock.

Court would retain Mr. Watson's Chit! was worried financially, as all the money

found on him, amounted to ro cents. Officer's certicate meanwhile.

(Continued on next folumn).

The Star Theatre orchestra played for the various items.

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