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THE MILITARY SITUATION.

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REPORTS FROM VARIOUS QUARTERS.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

THE HONGKONG, DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST,

HOME MAILS.

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Two mails arrived from Homa, yoster- Jay.

(BEFORE THE PISSE JUDGE, U JUSTICE WOOD.]

COXSWAINS ACQUITTED.

GOVERNOR OF MACAO. CEREMONY ON HIS ARRIVAL.

The Diario de Hoenn gives the follow- The first consignment was landed framing report in its "English section" of {YROM OUR CЯINKER CORRESPONDENT.]

the B. Hector which arrived from the landing at Macao of the Portuguese

Altogether Reports from anti-Red sources state The case in which four Chinese were Shanghai yesterday morning.

Colony's new Governor : that Yang Kwan Yo évacuated Waichow charged with being involved in misappro-984 bags were landed from this, vessel,

The public of Macao acorded His on the 18th, and is sow, with 8,000 men as printing coal belonging to the Ocean including 17 bags from the United King Excellency Colonel Maia Magalhaes a Sam-dor-chok, awaiting reinforcementa. Steamship Co, was continued before M. dome Siberia, the remainder being hearty welcome. At

Continental and Shanghai mail The Portuguese cruised República that was The casualty list of the anti-Reds is put | Justice Wood yesterday.

letters from Home were dated, London, conveying His Excellency from Hong September 28th and 29th and took 2 kong hove inte sight and a signal gun days in transit,

at less than 500 men killed or wounded, The third and fourth defendants, co- but larger tambem are reported as miss-bers of the crew of the launch Poseidon, ing or surrendered. It is stated that were discharged after Mr. Alabaster sub- General Chiang Kai Shek, as soon as he mitted that there was no case against entered Waichow, ordered the execution them. The vase against the coxswains of of four regimental commanders of Chan the Partidos and the Tai Xub Fong was Kwing Ming's army because they did not proceeded with hamil over the, city without fighting as they had agreed, and been paid, to do.

General Chan Kwing Hing's forces re- captured the town of Pingshan from the Reds on the 16th. There was more fight ing the next day, but the outrons is not

giren.

Swatow reports state that the Fukien re-inforesnents for the anti-Reds all have artillery and that held-guas and other heavy picers have alen been arriving from Pakhai.

The anti-led troups in Southern Kwangtung ate now advancing in the Szeyap districts with Canton as their ob- jective

STRIKE PICKET EXCESSES. COMPLAINTS FROM MANY DISTRICTS.

The second batch arrived by the sa Empress of Canada, which tied up at her wharf at 3.30 yesterday afternoon. The Mr. H. K. Holmes (Crown Solicitor) total mails landed, were 413 bags, con sisting of letters and papers from prosecuted for the Crown, Mr. 0. 0. Alabaster, K.C. (instructed by Mr. D. Canada, U.8.A, Japan and Shanghai McCallum), defended the coxswain of the and a few bags from Home, dated, Lon- Poseidon whilst the coxswain of the Tai don, September 19th, (rid Canada). Fuk Pony was represented by Mr. Elsiey. On Friday the ss. But Sony is dus Zeitlyn (instructed by Mr. Remedios). with papers from Europe and Home tid Negapatam (London, September 24th), while on Saturday the &. San Francisco Mary should arrive with letters of the same date from Home, ria Negapalam.

The coxswain of the Poseidon giving evidence said that on the morning of September 8th he took the lacnch 1s instructed to Bailey's yard. The Tai Yuk Fong came along and the coxswain asked him for some water to which request be complied. He denied that he had passed several tons of coal to the other lauzeb. Replying to his Counsel, he said that the Chief Engineer was responsible for the coal.

In response to questions put to him by His Lordship, defendant said that his launch had been coaled on September 6th.

The chiei engineer had told him that she bad poaled 12 tons, there being a few tons already in the bunkers.

FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. } The Strike pickets appear to be getting entirely out of hand and there are con

Mr. Zeitin submitted," before calling stant complaints from many districts re-any witnesses, that he had no case to garding their excesses and illegal pro- rerdings generally...

Reports from Toyshan indicate that the inhabitants of the Szeyap districts are in practically a state of revolt against the pickers and that the merchant volun- teers of Kung Yick have succeeded in driving away some of them from their

city,

answer. His Lordship. "however, thought otherwise and Mr. Zeitlyb proceeded with his address. He pointed out that the whole of the case rested upon ni firmer foundation than that of Mr. Ed

There ward's suspicion.

was an old proverb to the effect that he who sus peets was never at fault," and all that

aw something which aroused his Bus

Com-

LORRY FATALITY.

INDIAN DRIVER EXONERATED. Mr. E W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday afternoon, tinued the enquiry into the circumstances Chinese surrounding the death of woman, who was killed by a lorry owned by Messrs. Armstrong, Whitworth and Company, and driven by an Indian,,on September 20th

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Mr. Whitehouse appeared for the driver of the truck, and the relations of the deceased were represented by Mr. Leo, d'Almada..

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Sergeant Smith said he did not think it was safe for two lorries to pass at the particular spot where the accident oveGT- red at 15 miles per hour. He produced copies of the Regulations. the effect that a motor vehicle shall not its extreme projecting points, and another

One was to

was fred from the Fort.

two o'clock" the

The tide being low it was necessary for the Motor lauach' Henttrio Cinati to go ous to bring the Governor to the landing stage where many people were waiting to receive him. A guard of honour was also posted here,

H.E. then repaired to the Municipal Council Building where the ceremony of Welcoming His Excellency Colonel taking the oath took place. Maia Magalhas, B.E. Colonel J. A. Santos, Acting Governor, referred pressed the hope that the term. of the the trying times that existed and ex- Governor's administration would be crowned with prosperity and good

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fortuna

Mr. Henrique Nolasco da Silva, Pre- Įsident of the Municipal Council, referred

to the excellent administration of Colonel J. Santos that was distin. guished by great prudence and common senso with the result that in the midst of all the troublous times in China Macno remains a place that is peaceful and quiet.

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Mr. Nolasco said that the Governor

had arrived at a critical stage in the development of the new port, pointing

out that millions of dollars had been expended and that is was necessary to take advantage of the areas being re claimed from the sea that might be a source of great wealth to the Colony. He also referred to the need for good communication with Shekki and other important' centres of trade and zaid that the revenue of Macao had been decreas ing but that with good will on the part of all and co-operation between his Coun cil and H.E. the Governor' much, could to bring prosperity to the be done

Colony.

Coreluding. Mr. Nolasco handed H.E, the keys of the Colony as a token of the trative offiers of Macac

A Margo report says that the launch Mr. Edward bad established was that he exceed 7 feet 2 inches in width between | city's obedience to the chief adminis foi Fing, plying between Kwong Hoi and Macao, while asiling near Ma-lau-chow Picions, There were no baskets on either any portion of his load to project beyond Maia Magalhaes presented his saluta-

with daggera.

were

was that a motor driver must not allow

any part of the vehicle,

launch, but Mr. Edward had said that

A woman, who was a passenger on the that affirmation would make not the slightest difference to his contention. Mr. lorry, said that deceased was sitting on Fraser had said that at 130 yards din. the right hand side when abe, was struck caris, stating that he had accepted the by a beam which was projecting from the other larry.

was boarded by a squad of pickets armed Some of the passenger resisted search and in the struggle five jeraons fall overboard and two drowned. The crew of the launch took five tance he could see the colour of the bas ketu. But he could not say whether it piekets in custody and handed them over to the Macao authorities on October 18th. was coal he saw, nor how the men, were A freight juak, Tai Lee, running bedressed. His eyesight must have been Jueen Horgkong and Sunning, was also marvellous, He thought they were pass captured last week by boycott pickets ing coal because they were working together in such a way as men would var Ma-lau-chow, and goods valued at work in passing something from one a very considerable sum were confiscated. launch to the other. The strike committee are demanding

,000 for the release of the junk.

A steam launch, 1 On Chong, was captured on October 17th and it is re- ported that a fine of $3,000 for break- ing the toycott" has been imposed.

Counsel submitted that Mr. Fraser ought to have boarded that launch but he had said it did not interest him to do so. In conclusion, Counsel said that the whole case was based on the curiosity

af two men.

His eligat in giving evidence stated that he was in the habit of buying coal every five days from two coal merchants in Yau. mail. He had bought, 3 tors of coal on September 7th.

Another

Returning thanks His Excellency Col.

tions to the city of Macao and to its residents, and said that he realized the importance of the task entrusted to his nomination and appointment because he felt that he could not shizk the respon- Mr. R. W. Pearson, storekeeper, sibilities in view of the seriousness of

Co., Mesars. Armstrong, Whitworth & Ltd., said that be inspected the lorry affairs in this part of the world, but he through the window of his office before expected and demanded the co-operation it left. There were two 18 feet beams, of all the Government employers of wers, lashed on parallel to the lorry and results. besides cross beams on the lorry. They Maca to produce the best possible projected in the rear. It was possible that they might spread if the lashing was slack. In his opinion the woman must bave been leaning over the side of the other lorry to have been struck

In reply to a question by Mr. d'Almada, witness said he was responsible for the loading of the lorry, and the driver was

not.

The Indian driver said he saw his lorry loaded, and was satisfied with the load. He knew the Regulations. In turning to get into the middle of the road the front portion of the beam hit the woman.

The Jury brought in a verdict that the woman's death was caused through an accident, and the driver could not lie blamed.

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CHINESE WIDOW'S OPIUM, HEAVY FINE INFLICTED.

The town of Tei Ping: near Boccas Tigris, the scene of a recent serious con- fict between boycott pickets and mer- chants and village volunteers, resumed Ah Chek, a coal merchant of Yaumati, trade on October 15th, bus the shipping gave corroborative evidence. servion between the town and Canton. is coal merchant stated that he often sold ...still suspended. According to the datail-coat to defendant.

Mr. Alabaster asked whether men would ed reports now to hand, several fer- chants and volunteers were killed or he so foolish as to do what, was alleged wounded in the conflict on October 10th, in broad daylight and in front of such a In addition to a number of pickets. The busy place as Bailey's yard. "Continuing, Trouble began when the pickets arrested be said that although the launches were two folie from the Wing Yick salt Seb cxainined within two hours of the alleged

A fine of $2,500, with the alternative of shop and the volunteers attempted to offence no coal dust was found on either.

Further it had been stated by a witness three months tard labour, was inflicted set their rescue by fare.

for the Crown that the Poseidon did not at the Central Magistracy by Mr. S. B. B. McElderry yesterday on Mn Pak Mui, carry haskets. There was no evidence to show that the coal found on the Tai Yuk widow, residing at No. 23B, Kennely Femy was the coal supplied at the Blue Road, who pleaded guilty to possession Funnel Wharf to the Pukeidon. He con-of 42 taels of illicit prepared opium. sended that the Crown should have made an effort to prove that. Two witnesses for the defence had stated that they cuch put three tons of coal on the Ta Yak Fang on August 91st and September 7th respectively. The Crown had not troubled to erosa-examine them.

RETURNED RESIDENTS. YESTERDAY'S ARRIVALS.

residents were

Several well-known ang the passengers disembarking at Hongkong from the AK Empress of 'gaude, which arrived in port yesterday afternoon from the North.

Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., returned from

a boliday at Home.

Mr Allan Cameron, wife of the Oricatal Manager, Canadian Pacifie Sterimships, Ltd. returned after a visit to Japan.

Mr. G. S. Arghbutt, of the Union In- surance Society of Cantos in Hongkong, returned with Mrs. Archbuitt.

Mrs. Paul Lauder and family also ar rived by the vessel Mrs. Lauder is the wife of the General Manager in Hongkong of the Union Insurance Society of Cantou, who it is understood is stopping in Japan for a few days.

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty And both defendants were discharged.

(CFFORE THE ACTING CHIRP JUSTICE,

E. H. J. GOMIERTZ. ]

ARMED ROBBER SENTENCED.

A Chinese coolie appeared on a charge of having attempted to commit an armed robbery, in which he was successful in getting away with a bunch of keys.

Chief Preventive Officer Clark stated that he found the opium concealed in

Hower pots,

He said that the crisis affecting Macao was but a part of the world-wide dis affection that had thrown the whole world into convulsion and had shaken even the foundations of Society.

Col. Maia Magalhare, concluding, said that he had no love for personal politics and party politics. He made no dis- tinction between individuals and parties, and, as representative of the mother land he wished to work only with those who bad a wish to work. He prayed that at the end of his term he might leave Macao peaceful, tranquil and prosperous and with the co-operation of the citizena themselves it could be lone,

Col. Maia Magalhaes then returned the keys he had receivel, saying that he was giving them into safe keeping. Cries of Long Live Portugal concluded the ceremony. His Excellency, accompanied by Colonel A. J. Santos, then repaired to Government House where he was visited by all the officials and the principal residents of the Colony.

PRAYA EAST CRASH. MOTOR TRUCK TOPPLES INTO "HARBOUR.

Defendant was represented by Mr. W.

A collision. occurred at Li Chit Strent B. Hind, who stated that the narcotic was on the Praya East. yesterday morning, for her own personal use. It was placed between a motor truck and a motor-car. in the flower pots, so that the children The car was proceeding towards Cause- Living

in the house-there were ten of way Bay and crashed with such forec into he might not have access to it. He the truck, which issued from a side street, pointed out that it was quite apparent that the latter toppled over into the that the woman was addicted to the babit, water The driver, who was uninjured, bat she had made several attempts to was picked up by a sampau, bat boy. rid herself of it by placing herself under who was struck by the truck was so seri medical treatment at the French Hospital, ously hurt that he was immediates con- but unfortunately, she had on each occa voyed to the Government Civil Hospital sion left before a perfect cure had been effected. He pleaded for leniency, and suggested that the Court should order | her to go to the Government Civil Horg pital for three months until a cure was effected.

PROPERTY SALES.

Mr. T. 3. Whyte-Smith outlining the case for the Crown said the persons living His Worship, passing sentence said that at No. 55, Wai Tsing Street, Yaumati, if defendant could not pay the line she Other passengers arriving were Engi rented a cubicle to a man who later would have to go to prison. neer-Captain A. W. McKinley, O.B.E., brought with him another whom he intro. R.N., and Inarily, on transfer to Hong-duced as his brother. On July 27th two Mr. and Mrs. J. Rothwell, of other strangers arrived and joined them. Salford, England, on a tour of the Far The Rame day they attempted to, commit East; Mr. E. R. Dovey, the Government the robbery and threatened the residents

Two property sales took place at Mr. Analyst; and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wallace of the house with daggers and the pe and family. Mr. Wallace is manager of cused snatched a bunch of keys which A, G. da Rocha's sales roem yesterday were on the table. An alarm was given afternoon. The fret property disposed the Sun Life Insurance Company of Canada and has been transferred from and the men detamped, the prisoner being of was No. 4, Lower Lascar Row, and the only man arrested. The bunch of No. 3, Upper. Lascar Row. It was put Shanghai to Hongkong.

Passengers proceeding through

to keys and a dagger were found in his up in one lot at an upset price of $30,000 and was knocked down to Mr. Kwan Hin. Manilla include Mr. and Mrs. Edwin possession.

Shan for $30,200. Potter, New York, and Mr. and Mrs. C.

Accused denied the charge but a ver- M Marrin, New York Mr. Potter isdict of guilty was returned. In passing The second property was No. 4, Elgin Vice-President of the Guaranty Trust Co. sentence of seven years with hard labour, of New York, and is on a business tour: His Lordship anid that if any of the whilst Mr. Marvin is Assistant Vice persons had been wounded he would have President of the same Company and is ordered a Blogging in addition, to theat which figure it was knocked down to also on a business tour.

sentence.

Street, and No. 33, Peel Street. Put up at an upset price of $25,000, it was ad. vanced by $200 bida to the sum of $28,000

Mr. Kwan Hin Shan.

ITALIAN AIRMAN,

DEPARTS. FOR HAIPHONG. Major the Marquis di Pineda, the Italian fier, who arrived from Shanghai on Monday, and moored his seaplane at Lai Chi Kok. Bay, left for Haiphong just after 8 am, yesterday. The Italian Consul-General and officials of the A.P.C. w him off. He expected to make Flai phong in a little over four hours. “

SANITARY BOARD.

A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held "yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. S. Kennedy-Ekipton presiding. Others pre- sent were Mr. C. G. Alabaster,_K.C., Dr. J. C.. MacGown, Dr. W. Pearso (Medical Offer of Health), Dr. 8. W. Tso and Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, with M. D. Davis (Assistant Secretary).

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