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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DEECMBEK - 218T. 1926.

THOUGHT HIMSELF A SUPER- MAN.

LEVER BROTHERS' LIBEL ACTION.

ALLEGATIONS OF GIGANTIC" FRAUD.

„RETURN TO SHANGHAI OF

W. A. CHAPMAN.

FORMER CLERK OF U.S. COURT.

W. A. Champan, who in charged with embezzling about Mex. $30,000 from the United States Court for China, is ex-

• Described as man

+ "who was far pected to arrive back in Shanghai to- more dangerous with a pen then with &morrow, according to word received from pistol, and who ought never to go near Seattle by Mr. Thurston Porter, the a writing-desk," William Miller Encale, United States Marshal, says the North- aged 4, an export agent, of Old Hall China Daily News of inst Thurainy. Street, Liverpool, was charged at the Old Bailey, recently, with having pub- lished a defamatory libel concerning Mr. Francis D'Arcy Cooper, chairman of Lever Bros., Ltd.

Chapman, who was formerly Clerk of the U.S. Court, left Shanghai early in July on a holiday in Japan. On tele graphic advice received from Washing He pleaded not guilty. Mr. F. T. Barrington Ward, K.C., ton, D.C., his books, were examined and opening the case for the prosecution, the shortage is alleged to have been re- said that from first to last Kneale had vealed. Inquiries were made in Japan, been actuated by malice. The statements and it was ascertained that that Mr. were wicked inventions" to gratify his Chapman had left on the "President

Jefferson for Seattle. own ends.

ONE MORE ACCUSED

DISCHARGED.

FURTHER STAGE IN "SUNNING ** PIRACY CASE REACHED.

SAFE LOOTED AND SILVER DOLLARS COUNTED.

INTERESTING EVIDENCE BY

COMPRADORES.

The hearing of the Sunning piracy ease at the Central Magistracy, before Mr. R. E. Lindsoll, progressed a stage further yesterday afternoon, when the twelfth session of the Court took place.

Yesterday afternoon, Mr. M. K. Lo, for the sixth accused, and a number of "One rather wonders," he said, "whe. Me. L. G. Husar, then District Actor- others, anounced that he had now been ther he has not some abnormality of ney, despatched a telegraphie warrant to mind." He had convinced himself that Seattle, and Federal officers boarded the instructed to also appear for the eighth he was the only man who could manage ship and arrested him before arrival. Hencelised (the Formosan). Evidence was Lever Bros., and his policy was that was brought before the Federal District given by three compradores of the Sun he could not have that management or a Court and remanded. share in it, to fail to and attack one after another of the directors. Ph

"A Really Capable Man." "Put briefly, he says in effect, If you give me a job I will put you all right If you don't I shal: tell the public what rogues and thieves you are, and go on doing it without any intention of stopping that course of conduct.?"

The first letter to the Hon. Hulme

Lever read:

Chapman put up a strong fight against being returned to Shanghai under the Removal Act. This is the first instance in which this law has been successfully invoked in returning a prisoner to China, Chapman having fought the issue in two Federal Courts and later appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It is understood that he waived the ultimate decision of this Court and agreed to re-

turn under the decision of the Lower Court.

"I wonder whether there is an opening

Dr. George Sellett, District Attorney for really capable man as a business! manager. I can introduce methods and in Shanghai, will prosecute under, per- suggestions whereby good results can be haps, one of five charges of embezzlement, secured at a minimum of expense. In etc., which were drawn up by Mr. Husar case you should be willing to talk the at that time. The penalty under law is matter over, you can then, if you think 10 years' maximum imprisonment, with well, make arrangemente for an interno minimum provided. The Government's view with regard to the Nigerian Comy case, it is understood, is fully prepared and there should be no delay in prosecu. pany."

tion The date of the trial, however, has not yet been fixed,

Smaller Staff.

There were other letters, said Barrington Ward, and on May 13th, 1925, a few days after the death of Lord Lever- hulme, he wrote to the present Lord Leverhuime:

"In view of the recent sad happening I feel the matter calls for something fur- ther from me owing to your dear father's death... Perhaps Ged in taking him might have guided me to you. It seems like a trick of Fate my getting in touch with you just before his death. I think the coast trip took too much out of him."

"

That, commented Mr. Barrington Ward, The letter was a gross impertinence. did not make any suggestion of dis- honesty, but said that there had been losses through bad trade which he could put right:

I am straight as an arrow," the letter proceedid, "I could run the whole busi ness with much less staff, and the day I set foot in your company you would notice a change for the better.

once for all...

like a bird in the air.

On November 11th, 1995, he wrote,

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES."

THE ARRANGEMENTS AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH.

Special services have been arranged to be held at St. Peter's Church, West Point, throughout the Christmastide.

To-day being St. Thomas' Day, there will be Holy Communion at 7.30 am."

On Christmas Eve the time between 3.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. will be devoted to the decoration of the Church for Christmas. Gifts should be sent as early as possible during the day, and tea will be served in the vestry at 445 p.m., so that those decorating the sanctuary may remain, if they wish, for the evensong and pre paration for Christmas service at 3.30 p.m."

ning as to the movements of the piratea on the ship, the finding of the empty safe, minus 3,200, and the counting of a further 86,000 in silver by pirates on the steamer's deck.

Another accused was discharged at the opening of the proceedings yesterday, this being No. 17. This now leaves eighteen prisoners, the other man pre- viously discharged being the 19th accused (the ship's carpenter).

"A DESPICABLE SNATCHER.

YOUNG GIRL'S PLUCK BRINGS THIEF TO GAOL'

EL

The tenacity and pluck of, a young European girl were instrumental in bringing a despicable-snatcher to book the Kowloon yesterday morning, at Magistracy before Mr. A. W. Ainsworth, when a Chinese was charged with snatch- ing a gold brooch from Miss Catherine Maxwell and also with assaulting her.

The evidence for the prosecution was that little Miss Maxwell was returning from the Post Office on Saturday niter

at the rear of a block of houses in Péking noon. When she was near an alleyway" Read the defendant rushed out and saatched her brocch.

The prisoner took to his heels, but the complainant, nothing daanted, was hot in pursuit. The plucky girl caught the defendant, but the latter turned round and knocked her down. The chase was continued and; at the market, the defend- ant rushed into the quarters at the rear. Mis Maxwell went after him, and on the

who happened to be present arrested the miscreant rushing out, a Sanitary coolis, pan with the assistance of Mr. G. Gosanc.

The prisoner, when arrested, was seen to have some blood smeared on his finger

Miss and that he had been scratched." Maxwell was injured on her leg when she was knocked down, und was also scratch- ed on the neck. The brooch was later

The prisoner admitted being in the found near the market: locality at the time. but said that a friend whom he was with snatched the brooch.

The defendant was found guilty on both

It will be recalled that on Friday after noon, a discharged seaman of the s.5. Chun On (or as. Philadelphia), gave evidence to the effect that ten of the accused were members of the crew of this vessel, and were travelling with him to Hong Kong and did not take part in the piracy. In view of this evidence it charges and sentenced to six months' seemed likely that a number of the accus-hard labour and twelve strokes of the

would be discharged yesterday, birch.

ed

and Mr. H. K. Holmes, the Crown Solici- tor, who is prosecuting, and who ad- mitted that the case for the Crown was i weak against seven accused, promised to consider their cases and indicate on Monday against which prisoners he pro- posed to continue the prosecution. Yes terday, he was only prepared to make a statement with regard to No. 1, and the case continues against the remainder,

No Came to Answer.

RUSSIANS AT MUKDEN.

NUMBERS INCREASING: CONDI- TIONS EASIER.

The Russian population of Mukden is being increased daily by arrivals from Harbin and although last year at about this time the Russians here numbered 1200 ar so, the total now is nearer 3,000 respondent writing from Mukden Vari- than 2,000, says a N.-C. Daily News.Cor. ous reasons are ascribed to this increas- At the outset of "the proceedings, Mr. ing Russian population buit the chief ex- Lo asked whether Mr. Holmes was goingplanation seems to be better prospects live in the Japanese area, only a few to make any statement in Court as he of employment. Most of these Russians (Mr. Le) understood he would with re residing in the International Settlement gard to continuing the case against and the native city. certain of the accused.

want a place where I can spread out my At 11.30 p.m. on Christmas Eve there

Mr. Holmes: The only thing I am wings.

Some men's hats get too will be a midnight communion, and the big for their heads.

A super-man Rev. F. Freeman, M.A., of H.M.S. is badly needed who can put things right Hermet, will be the preacher, It has prepared to say at the moment is that With me at the been the custom of the Christian Church, against No. 17 accused, unless your War- wheel the African business ought to rise since the time of St. Gregory in the 6th ship thinks Captain Pringle's statement Century, to celebrate the festival of that he sa a man like him smoking Christmas by having the service of Holy Communion at midnight, or before coek crow. It has been desired to revive this old custom at St. Peter's, and it is hoped that many of the congregation will make their Communion at this service. The service, as stated, commences at 11.30 p.m, and it will be fully choral. A special string orchestra will also be pre- sent to render additional music.

"I think you have had time to reply, and after November 16th I shall no longer consider the letters as being private and confidential,"

men

Bottomley and Bevan,

that

In

Did not that, he asked, mean Kneale was going to broadcast the attacks he was going to deliver against the com- pany The letter added:

You have talked of window dress ing.

It is for window-dressing as Bottomley, Bevan, and such others are doing penal servitude. Lother words, the abuse of public trust, Has it never occurred to you that you might be brought face to face with a clever barrister?

"Don't you think, asked Mr. Barring ton. Ward, that I am justified after that in not putting Viscount Leverbulme in the box l'

There will be Christmas Communion celebrated at eight o'clock on Christmas morning, followed by sung Eucharist and Sermon at 11 am. On the Sunday, which

opium in a cabin is evidence, I have no further evidence.

Mr. Lo: I submit that there is no case to answer on behalf of No. 17.

Mr. Londseli: I think you must agree to that Mr. Holmes

Mr. Holmes aid he did. Mr. Lindsell: The Court agrees. Na, 17 accused is discharged.

This man thereupon left the Court. When the Compradore Bolted in Fright. The No. 1 compradore of the Sunning

They have their own organizations and even a newspaper, at present turned out on the lithographing stone with the pages

typewritten and the advertisements writ ten up by hand. These people represent noteworthy that in the cabarets the individuals of all walks of life, but it is women do not now include former mem- bers of the upper strata. This, of course, does not apply to artistes but to "danc ing partners only. The explanation is that all the higher class of women have, by dint of their education and a desire for sanet living.been able to find either husbands or congenial employment, leav ing now only the real product where it belongs.

Living Conditions Easier. Living conditions are said to be much example, those who reside in the Japan- easier at Mukden than in Harbit For

authorities sympathetic. The cost of a is also St. Stephen's. Day there will be was the first witness called, and after esc area find the attitude of the Japanese Holy Communion at 8 a.m., and Matins giving details of the number of passea room is said to be cheaper here, with food in Harbin, and Sermon at 11 a.m. On Monday, in gers on the steamer, described how he available 15 cheaply as commemoration of St. John the Evange was making up passenger lists when he whereas those having contact with the list, there will be Holy Communion at heard a commotion outside. As the dis Chinese authoritics find them vastly more 7.30 a.m., and a similar service on the turbance grew louder he went out with reasonable than those of Harbin. Pass- Tuesday on the day of The Holy the idea of quelling it, but on realising ports and visas, Rassians here declare, Innocents.

that pirates had taken control of the arc easier to procure in Mukden and cost It is interesting to note that the Bishop ship he bolted to the fo'castle, where he much less than in the northern city. He then came to the alleged libel:

of London, whose appearance at other blackened his face and changed his Was I right when I stated at the services in the Colony during the Christ- clothes. Witness said he remained there meeting of June, 10th that millions had been squandered on anything the directs has already been referred to, will all the time the ship was burning.

celebrate Holy Communion at St. Peter's tors had a whim for, and that for years Church, at 7.30 1.m. on Wednesday next the company's shareholders had been dis-:

week. gracefully misled by a tissue of Ecs, deceit, and, as it appeared, false balance- sheets, which do not represent the true and correct. position."

wrote:

L

It is fully expected that in a couple of years the Russian population here will be

a considerable one.

Я fo Looted. Witness mentioned that various azmed men visited the fo'castle and questioned identify Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 accused as There will, of course, be special Christ- the crew, etc., and also said that he saw among the men he met on board. No. man services at all churches in the man on an upper deck who looked like accused, witness continued, demanded Colony, notably at St. John's Cathedral No. 15 accused, but he could not be pos- the keys of the three strong rooms from were both armed. No. 3 was also armed The last letter read by Mr. Barrington and St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, and sitive. Witness said he could not iden- the assistant compradore. Nos 1 and 2 Ward was dated August 3rd. In it neale fuller details regarding these will appeartily any of the accused.

in the usual Church Notices later this

and witnes saw him twice, once in the afternoon, and again in the evening, "Is the company in & sound position? week.

when he saw this man go into his Is the company a gigantic fraud.

(wituessa). room and search his belong- seems to me you are too happy in the

iags, but come away without taking any- knowledge that buge millions of share-

Silver Dollars. holders' capital has gone west in various undertakings. You may call it high finance, but it is not an impossibility that an English judge and an English jury might term it by another name and inflict a smart punishment." .

Drawing of a Grave,

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FIRST CHINESE WOMAN SOLICITOR.

MAY PRACTISE IN SINGAPORE.

Witness said his room was burned out and when he left it the safe door was open. In the safe at that time was the eum of $3,200 in actes and silver, which was missing when he saw the damaged safe again.

"

thing.

No. 4 accused was also armed, and wit ness saw this mun on the deck counting money about 11 p.m. on the 15th. No. accused was also armed, but witness did not see him do anything particular. Witness saw No. 1 accused as well as

Another Compradore.. The No. 2 compradore was next called Miss Kathleen Hoahing, aged 23, is the and spoke of armed men visiting the first Chinese woman to pass the solici fo'castle and enquiring as to whether any tors final examination in London. At silver was being carried on board. Wit the end of November she completed ness told the men there was no silver, and When Kneale was served with a sum serving her articles to a London frm of in reply to further questions informed No. 4 accused counting silver dollars on mons, said Mr. Barrington Ward, bo solicitors, and is now fully qualified. I them that there were three safes. He was the deck. This money had been taken grave, want to go out East and start a practice forcibly ordered by the pirates to show from the accountant's room, and amount" showed the officer a drawing of

ed to about 88,000 iu silver. Witness gallows, a sword, and a heart with a of my own," she said to a Pressman, them the No. 1 compradore's room

perhaps in Singapore, where I hate an When they got there they found the sale did not see any notes. dagger through it. It bore the words:**

barrister. Born in was empty.

To Finish this Week? » "Here lies the body of Kneale," uncle who is a

Question of Bullion,

At this juncture, Mr. Lindsell adjourn and declared that it emanated from Lever British Guians, Mise Hoshing was educ

The last witness called was, the No. 3ed the hearing until this morning at 11 Brothers. He also produced a butcherated at a convent school there, and when cleaver which, he said, he had found om she came to England seven year compradore of the Sunning, who deposed o'clock. The proceedings will be continu

at Balisbury. finished her education Frederick L. Fildes, Secretary Afterwards she studied for a time at Aa to various incidents, (previously reported) ed again this afternoon, and on Thursday

the time the pirates were in control.

There is just the possibility that the Messrs Lever Brothers, proved the agricultural college in Kent, and then which occurred on the stemmer daring and Friday all day.

The No. 1 accused, witness said, came case will be concluded, so far as the ceipt of a letter containing the alleged became articled.

Before she goes out East, however, she libeL

will make a tour of the world. Much of to him and demanded the cargo list which Magistracy proceedings are concerned, by her spare time is spent in travel. Her witness handed to the man. Witness was Christmas Eve. The Crown may not call mother was the first Chinese woman to questioned by this accused regarding the all the witness they have at their dis- become a Fellow of the Royal College of Aature of the cargo on board. Witness posal, and if the Court sits late this week was carrying silver. He then went on to case is established will be committed to Surgeons, Ireland. Her younger sister was also-naked by this man if the ship the accused against whom a prima facie studied as a barrister, but was married

the Criminal' Sessions for trial- (Continued on next Column). before she was " called,"

his front doorstep.

Sir Henry Maddocks, K.C. (defending); Was there a big loss over the Niger Com pany -Yes, there is no secret about that, I was fully explained at the an- qual meeting by the late Lord Lever- hulme.

The hearing was adjourned.

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