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THE WING ON OASE. SENSATIONAL" ADMISSION BY THE "ASSISTANT CASHIER, INSTRUCTIONS BY MANAGEMENT TO KEEP FORGERIES SECRET,

"A DELIBERATE ́AND, SHAMELESS LIAR.”

Sensational evidence was given at the Supreme Court yesterday during the further hearing of the trial of two Chinese for attempted fraud on the Wing On Bank.

NATIONAL ADMISSION.

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ALLEGED CONSPIRACY, TO DEFRAUD.

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Have you ever paid out färge sums on forged documents previously -I have paid aut large sums on forged documents MANAGING PARTNER OF CHINESE

FIRM CHARGED. · on two previous occasions. It is a secret of the Company, and "I cannot, divulge the names, because we want to arrest the

persons..

What were the amounts involved Between $20,000 and $30,000,

And was it about the time of the year when this alleged defraud was com- mitted Yes.

NEW LIGHT ON SOUTH CHINA. A VISIT TO HONGKONG AND

CANTON

The C. Daily Fees has commenced

The Managing partner of a Chinese firm the publication of a series of articles of merchants appeared on remand at the which promise to be of exceptional inter. Central Magistracy yesterday alternoon, eat by Mr. George Sokolaky on his recent visit to Canton and Hongkong. Mr. before Mr. R. FL Lindsell, charged with Sokolsky, it is explained, was sent down. another man not in custody, with consome weeks ago by the North-China spiring to defraud the Hin Yick Arm, Daily Newr in view of the accumulating evidence that a new light is rising over southern affairs and that it is time to Wing Lok Street, of $3,200.

Mr. E. Davidson appeared to prosecute view then in a new light. and Mr. T. J. Prior-defended.

Mr. Sokolsky furnishes the following This case came up carlier this week, and general introduction to the series:-

Canton, the city of rams and revolu it was then stated that the firm in question, affords surprises and wonderment tion was one of Californian merchants, to the visitor who comes, as I came, to criticize, and leaves perhaps less willing and like many similar firms, it had a num- to speak ill, more ready to overlook de ber of depositors. Troubles developed ficiencies and inexperience.

I am an employee of the Company. I and na business was done for some time. Early this year, three partners, including was instructed to that effect.

Were you told by an official of the Com-the defendant, decided to dispose of pany that you would be held liable for piece of property, With the money re--who want to make national reputa-

ceived it was proposed to pay off certain encumbrances and to pay the remainder to the depositors in the form of a dividend. A claim was eventually received by the firm which was alleged to be a fraudulent

You were asked about it at the Police Mr. Kwok, the assistant cashier ad- mitted in cross-examination by Mr. Elsley Court, and you denied it, did you not - Zeitlyn that he had paid out between I was instructed by the Company to keep 820,000 and $30,000 on forged docuit secret. So I could not say it.

And on instructions from the Company ments, other than those on which the prisoners are charged. He stated that you told a lie, when you were on oath - this particular fraud was perpetrated at about the same time that prisoners are alleged to have made an attempt.

Witness, when he gave evidence at the Police Court, had vigorously denied that this money -Both the general and the any other such forgeries had been com-assistant manager had told me that. mitted. In extenuation of his previous It minde a deep impression in you, Mr. denied he pleaded that he had been ex-Kwok-Yes, because I was responsible. You will never forget that you were pressly instructed by Mr. Philip Kwok, the General Manager of the Wing On Com wholly responsible for the money lost one. pany, not to divulge anything with regard I remember it. to the forgeries. The Company, he said, very eager to keep the matter secret, because they hoped to effect the arrest of the forgers, It was emphasised to witness that he was under oath when he made his denial, and that the instruc- tions given him were nothing less than instructions to tell a lie. Witness replied that he was an employer of the Company, and he had to do what he was told.

At the conclusion of the hearing yester- day afternoon, the Chief Justice severely reprimanded the witness, and said that he was & deliberate and shameless liar."..

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UNTITLED BOOKS,

Were you to repay this $30,000 or the other two sums-It was only the other two sums.

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And were all the Kwoks in the firm

At yesterday's hearing, a Lecountan: of the firm was shown promissory notes, and said he had never seen a document like that used by the Hin Yick firm, and was of the opinion that they were for

to be held responsible to the Company-gories, although he thought one of the It did not concern the Kwoks at all, only toyself and the chief cashier.

Did Mr. Philip Kwok, the general manager, tell you that the chief cashier and yourself would be held responsible for it-Yes.

What is your position respecting the 850,000 paid to the Kwong Cheong firm - He only reprimanded me....

At the Police Court you told me that you did not remember whether the

chops was genuine.

A Chinese, who had been in the United States of America at one time, said that he had deposited two sums of 81,000 each with the firm at two different periods. He made an attempt to get his deposits back, and applied to the defendant for the money, but defendant failed to pay him, saying that there would be legal proceed ing

For Canton is life, activity, motion, often useless motion; yet everywhere the spirit of youth, the healthy competition and antagonism of young men-all under tions and wie national good-will, nob through the conquest of territory by mili tary force but by the establishment of civilian rule over an efficient government. In this account of a visit. little will be said of the struggle for place and for revenue-bringing jobs; much, however, will have to be written of the struggle » of ideas, of the conflict between the nationalistic Kuomintang and the inter- national Communist Party, of those who believe in an understanding with Hong- kong and an immediate progress in recon- struction and those who still look to the strike and boycott as a political weapon Except for a few men in the C.E,C. and seek their friendships in Russia. (Central Executive Committee) the writer will avoid personalities, for even where be no impugning of motives, no question there is marked disagreement, there can of good faith. The men, to whom refer- ence will have to be made under a general consideration of the C.P. (Communist Party), are like millstones about the neck of the government and Party, controlling of these articles even as conversing with Canton and they will spoil the even tone them spoiled a pleasant day in Canton.

A Chinese Californian merchant, living

FORGED BANK NOTES. When the bearing was resumed yester manager told you anything, or whether in Des Vaux Road Central, said he re- day morning, Mr. Eisley Zeitlyn, who is he was angry. You could not rememberceived instructions from a clansman to SEIZURE AT STEAMBOAT WHARF, A Chinese youth was found guilty at defending the arst prisoner, continued whether he told you that you would be apply to the defendant for some money

to the Hin Yick firm. Defendant told him charge of possession of 134 forged Hong- assistant cashier.

anything, and you took a long time be the matter had not been adjusted and that kong and Shanghai Bank notes. Major C. Willson, the Magistrate, postponed Counsel questioned witness relative to fore you answered my questions. Not he could not have the money then.

sentence until to-day. the procedure involved in the opening of

A very long time.

At this juncture His Worship adjourned Sergeant Macdonald said that delen- depositor's account at the "bank. and

Have you ever been questioned about the case for further hearing on Thursday daat was searched as he landed from the Alaenosteamer, Sut du, on April asked that some entitled deposit books this matter by the Board of Directors afternoon next, and also set-aside the fol-11th. The notes were found concealed in should be produced.'.'

of the Wing On Company -I can re-lowing Monday afternoon-(May 3rd) when Mr. Jenkin (prosecuting Counsel) inter-member perfectly now that they did not! it is expected that the case will be con- posed and said that all the books had been handed over to Mr. Zeitlyn. There were no untitled deposit books, and he could not therefore produce them.

his cross-examination of Mr. Kwok, the responsible. You could not remember/hich had been remitted from America the Central Magistracy yesterday, on a

Mr. Zeitlyn said that he had been in structed that on March 28th 5 series of deposit books were shown to the solicitors for the defence. Some of these books should no depositor's name.

Witness said that a bundle of books were shown to Messrs. d'Almada and Brutton, and he did not know whether there were any untitled ones.

Who was it who gave you instructiona eluded. that you were not to divulge, even on oath, the former payments on forgedļe

his trousers Defendant must have known that the notes were forged otherwise he would not have hidden them.

Defendant asid that he was asked. to. earry the parcel by another man, but he did not know what it contained..

Mr. D. B Peat; assistant at the Hong- kong and Shangbai Bank, whq, had examined the notes, said that they were forgeries.

THE MOSCOW STATE BALLET.

FORTHCOMING VISIT TO THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. Hongkong, it would seem, is to have the opportunity next week of witnessing some really first class dancing.

documents The general manager. He was made responsible for the loss, His Lordship: Is that Mr. Philip because he was the assistant cashier at the time. The book was in the posses- Kwok Chun —Yes.

Further questioned by Mr. Zeitlyn,sion of the depositor. witness said that he could not remember

Referred to the other forgery, witness whether Mr. Philip Kwok had dis. said that the account was opened on cussed the present case with him in April 9th with $100. A further sum of November, 1993. He further stated that $21,000 was paid in on April 11th. On the depositor withdrew when the other book demanding the April 13th money was presented on August 13th $10,500, on April, $10,000 and on May be examined both books, and it not until 7th 890,000. In this case also the hand- Do you know anything of the person then that he found that certain entries writing was forged.

Questioned concerning the statement who drew out the money on May 4th in the book on presentation of which I cannot remember.

money was paid out in April were not made by another witness that six to Witness could not remember whether

in his handwriting. He examined the seven thousand books had been destroy a treat. The Moscow State Ballet, com. prising twenty performers, have come the general manager of the Company had books for about fifteen minutes. Heed, witness said that he had never of from Moscow through Harbin, Peking, spoken to him about the Kwong Cheong denied that in the course of his examinat. He had neven seen the first prisoner Tientsin, Shanghai and Hankow and all Account after May 4th. Neither had betion he had taken the label from one book until the case opened at the Central along the line, they have met with any knowledge that Mr. Philip Kwok and affixed it on another. Chun, the managed bad made an affidavit

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NO RECOLLECTION.

in connection with civil action between

NAMES NOT DIVULGED.

Counsel again returned to the question the Company of the Kwong Cheong. of the other forgeries. Witness said He agreed that he was the only person that in those cases, the fraud had been who saw depositór when the money was committed by means of forged hand

When the writing.. deposited on April 28th. money with withdrawn, nothing more was His Lordship: Was it your handwrit required than the presentation of the ing-I cannot say. book, and when it was later presented in May be paid out the money.

Mr. Zeitlyn: What was the stad bit

Russian dancers have visited the Colony before and, quite frankly, some of them have rather disappointed local ' audiences.

This time, however we are assured of

triumphant receptions... Magistracy,

They are travelling to Hongkong by Mr. Alabaster (representing the second the 88. Amboise and it is expected that prisoner) was brief in his cross-examina they will open their season here at the Queen's Theatre on Thursday next. They ten days and will, will stay a week tion.

Be-examined by Mr. Jenkin, witness then proceed to Manila. said that he had never been called upon All the northern papers contain won- to pay a single dollar to respect of the derfat panegyrics on the grace and losges which the bank had sustained. No ability of these artistes and although, deductions had been made from his perhaps, we in Hongkong do not get

so widely excited

$ the people in Shanghai, or throw bouquets around so Witness replying to questions pat by. Before witness left the witness-box ha lavishly, it would certainly appear from Counsel said that the forgeries were com-wa severely reprimanded by His Lord these encomiums that we may reasonably mitted in May, 1923, the accounts being able Lordship std that he had told expect something out of the ordinary.

a shameless be at the Magistracy. He The North-China Daily News referring had thought. the matter over, and had to their performance, says: opened in April.

amount which a person could have to his credit in the Wing On Bank?-The small

Mr. Zeitlyn asked for the names est sum for private persons was 8100, but fokis of the Company could have $50 the depositors.

Witness said that he could not remem

of

ber how many persons had no larger Mr. Jenkin "interposed, stating that sum than a $100 in the bank in 1993. He even if the names were, divulged, that then referred to a document which he would in no way help the defence. took from his pocket. After perising it

salary.

A LUCKY LIAR,

at first thought of having him prosecut-Baving Pavlova, who lives in a world ed for perjury. There were, however, of her own, we have had nothing to some technical difficulties in the way of approach the Moscow State Ballet. There a conviction, and he, therefore, would are really no words to describe the grace.

of their movements, the swift precise.. not order a prosecution,

movement from one wonderful pose to another, the artistic conception of each scene, the exquisite lightness sad flowing. suppleness of their limbs. It is really an unforgettable display. It is two hours of genuine pleasure such as rarely 'Kas

He admonished witness to be careful next time he proposed to give evidence; he said that at the time there were onlyHis Lordship thought that it was not since he might not be so lucky in escap two persons with 8100 to their credit in very material, if the names were divuling. It was perhaps suficient inish the bank. Questioned as to how he had ged.

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Mr. Zeitlyn said that it was the first he had heard of it. Only the day before had he received the proofs.

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ment for him on that particular occasion, made out the document, witness said Mr. Zeitlyn said that if he could have that he was on his own confession, a that he had referred to the bank's books the particular deposit book be would be deliberate and shameless liar.

Mr. Zeitlyn again opened the question That sounds good to us, as our Ame just before criminal proceedings began satisfied. in the present cash.

Mr. Jenkin: We cannot say whether with regard to the production of the rican friends would say, but there is

more to follow:- Wy Mr. Jenkin pointed out that both the The Shanghai Mercury also was Mr. Zeitly asked for the bank's books we have the book. Mr. Zeitlyn has stat books. for the period between April and August, ed that we have & certan book; if be

Mr. Jenkin said that he would specifies what book I shall see if we have defence and the prosecution had been difficulty to find words adequately to informed that they could have free access decribe the immeasurable beauty and send for the hooks immediately.it.

Counsel then questioned witness as to His Lordship said that he understood to the books. He referred His Lordship rythmic movements of these terpsichorean why

the 4th of May, when the person. Counsel to mean the forged book. But to the depositions taken at the Magia artistes." Rarely, it says, if over, have "Shanghai theatre going folk been who drew out a sum in the name of the that would only be retained if the actracy

treated to such a feast of sheer delight."

The Teking and Tientsin Time re. Kwong Cheong firm was not allowed to count was closed.

Mr. Zeitlyn (to witness): Are those leave a thousand dollars in the bank

marks that the intensity of the emotion Witness replied that such large amounts two books outstanding fes

His Lordship perused the depositions engendered by the Ballet kept its critio bad been drawn-out as soon after the One book was opened with a deposit

and said that it was stated that all sitting on the very edge of his seat." deposit was made that the cashier augs of $200 7-Yes.

parties could have access to the books. The dance of the spirits round Zisel's gested that the depositor should take all

LOSS OF NEARLY $60,000,

He considered it serious thing, since grave," the paper continues, "and the the money out.

Witness said that the depositor put the defence alleged that they had not had horror of supernatural revenge, so gr Mr. Zeitlyn put it to you that further sum in before & withdrawal was access to them. The allegation was unphically depicted by Mr. Volsky will not

soon be forgotten." $1,000 has never been refused through-

Artistic conception, grace of mave- Certain books were handed over to Mr. out your experience at the Wing On made. The total amount was 30,200, the depositor withdrawing $34,000 & lew Bank I cannot say.

When did you find out that these days later. Witness could not remember d'Almada, His Lordship intimating that ment, flowing limbe," with soupçon of anyone. We are going to the Queen's withdrawals were improper-Not until whether he was the person who paid the he would be held responsible for their horror there is surely enough for August 13th when the Industrial and money out on that occasion, nor could safe custody.

The hearing was adjourned until Theatre next week and would advise oug

readers to follow our example. Monday. Commercial Bank presented another book be recollect whether the entries were lais. for the withdrawal of the money,

"(Continued on.nocí Dolama.)