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Everything in Canton appears to be quiet. Curiously enough there is not so much jubilation or enthus siusm over the fall of Shanghai as was shown when Nanchang and other places were captured.

The split in the Kuomintang Party in causing inconvenience in many To turn to out owp domestic mat- ways in Canton and General Li Taal ters much indignation has been Hsin, the General Oficer Command-aroused by the methods adopted by ing the Troops in the City, has to the Electric Light Company in cut feel his way carefully. The follow- tiug off current from residents on ers of the Communists control the Shameen. A notice is sent saying channels of revenue in the Province that the account is in arrear and and have the power to curtail neces- that the electric light will be cat sary supplies. General Li' should have received $1,800,000 by the end of February for the expansion of the local armies but so far he has only received 3850,000 from the Ministry of Finance. It is generally believed, however, that Mr. T. V. Soong, the Finance Minister, al- though with the "Reds" in Han kow is, "in spirit," with the moderates at Nanchang.

Bandits and pirates in the Wu-hus district on the East River have been particularly active during the past fortnight. They have been engaged in a regular orgy of looting and have terrined the inhabitants of the locality. They have been operating in the guise of a Peasants Corps entrusted with a mission to suppress any Volunteer organisaticis they could and but as a matter of fact they have attacked innocent farm. ers and workers and indeed anyone who could not put up a show of resistance.

Information from the Kuomintang Commissioner of Education indic

ates that several large Missionary inatitutions have decided to register under Kuomintang regulations, and

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 24th, 1927.

CURIOUS “MUI TSAI" CASE, THE "SUNNING " PIRACY.

MISTRESS ACQUITTED OF ILL

TREATMENT CHARGE."

"FELL FROM FIRST TO

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Crying and laughing intermittent ly, a little slave girl, when put into the witness-box, refused to tell her story. She was a wee bit of a thing and could not have been more than 8 years of age. She was led out a friendly detective, and after being comforted and assured that no trouble would befall her was again led into Court.

The case was one in which a

Swatow woman was charged with ill-treating her slave girl and with chastising bor in such a manner as to cause her bodily harm.

It will be recalled that when the matter first came up for hearing,

of in five days if it is not paid.it was stated that the defendant Many residents have not received had so badly beaten the child that debit notes but no reply is vouch she had to be removed to hospital safed to enquiries. The Paul Dou for treatment. The case then had to be adjourned until the child was well enough to give evidence.

mer Hospital in the City, known as the French hospital, had its sup- ply of electricity cut of although the French Consul protested that he had paid all the bills which had been presented to him..

Another case worthy of meation is that of a British subject owning property in Canton. The property was occupied for twenty months by strikers who bad all the convenience of electric light by day or night Now the bill has been presented to the landlord with the usual threat: He will have to foot the bill and it is a fairly round sum..

It was, of course, a glaring mis- take on the part of the Shameen Municipality not to establish their ewn electric light plant in the Con- cession. The water-works have been running smoothly and proved

the strike period. a great blessing especially during

I understand that the military authorities and strikers in the City are exempt from paying electric light dues. The foreign staff of the it is believed that the American Company are helpless in these mat- Chinese Academy at Saae Chuapters. If they intervene in some "connected with the American Board

At yesterday's hearing before Mr. B. E. Lindsell, at the Central Magistracy, Lady Pollock was also

on the Bench.

REMAINING TWO DEFEND ANTS ON TRIAL.

CASE OPENS AT CRIMINAL SESSIONS,

COMMERCIAL STUDENTS ANNUAL MEETING.

Mr. P. I. Wong (retiring Chair man) presided, and was supported

A LEAN YEAR.

BUT ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON!

A fairly satisfactory year of pro- The case for the Crown against Kreas, despite difficulties, was re- the two remaining defendants, ac ported at the annual general meet- cused of complicity in the piracying of the Association of Past Com of the ss. Sunning, while that mercial Students of the Hong Kong vessel was on a voyage from Amey University, held in the University to Hong Kong on Nov, 15th last.

Taion last evening. year, commenced at the Criminal Sessions, at the Supreme Court, yesterday before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice J. R. Wood).

Mr. K. K. Holmes (Crowa Solicitor) is conducting the case for the prosecution, and Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., instructed by Mr. A. J. O'Donoghue, is defending."

Evidence was given by Capt. J. Pringle, the master of the vessel, who identified the No. 2 prisoner as one of the men who guarded him on the bridge.

After recapitulating the eventa which led up to the capture of the

ship by armed pirates, Captain Pringle said that No. 2 prisoner was one of the suspects handed over to the boarding party from H.M.S5.

Bluebell. He was one of the men who was struck on the head by the Det.mate with a'zite on the bridge, and

Mr. Geo. E. Hall Brutton appear ed for the defendant and Sergt. O'Connor prosecuted.

in the morning witness saw him lying on the main deck. He could not say how he got there.

A Friendly Act. Witress also recognised him as

when the s.. dahui passed them, a man who was standing by him and who patted him on the back.

His Lordship: Quite a friendly

act

several officials of the organisa tion, including Mr. Pun Yuk Wah (retiring Hou. Secretary and Treasurer), Mr. G." W. Kreton

(Adviser to the Department of Com- merce) and Mr. B. N. Talati (Editor of the Commercial Journal). There was a fair attendance of members.

The statement of accounts for the past year presented by Mr. Pun Yuk Wah, showed a balance of $100 on the credit side. There was a deficit on the dinner of 950, but

this, it was reported, was paid of

of the Chinese Chamber of Com- by Mr. Li Yau Tran, Chairman

merce, thanks to the efforts of the

Hon. Dr. R. H. Katawall,

The Esport.

Mr. Pun Yuk Wah, as Hon. Secretary, read the report which A Chinese tile maker, who oc-

stated:-The deplorable depression, cupied the ground floor of defend

of trade throughout the unfor- ant's house, said that on March 7th,

tunate year of 1928 greatly affected he found the slave girl in his

the welfare of the Commercial kitchen at about 5.30 a.m.

She was sitting behind a door and there

by the absence of the Atlas of the bership. Another blow was received Association by decreasing the mem-

were blood stains on her face. He could not understand what the child

lessor W. J. Hinton, who left to go Association, the President, Pro- said because she was talking in the Swatow dialect. Witness informed

Capt. Pringle: Yes, I was as- Handicapped by

home on furlough in May last. the Police and the little girl was tonished.

these circum- taken to the Police Station. Witness added that he particular-stances, a brilliant report for the

When asked by the Court if hely noticed the prisoner becatiss be year could not be expected. could offer any suggestion as to how the child had got to his shop, witness said that he could not ac- count for it. Es heard nothing unusual on the night previous and he was sure that all the doors bad possible for the child to have crept been carefully locked. It was im

seemed to be more of a seafaring man than the others

ness said be understood that both Replying to Mr. Alabaster, wit

on the bridge were hit with the ship's lead, and the second prisoner the pirates who werà guarding him

As far as he knew, neither of them was also later struck with a rifle when he recovered consciousness.

of Foreign Missions, will also follow glaring case of injustice it only leads into the shop overnight, as there were fired at

to further annoyance.

INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL AT

UNION CHURCH

MR. LONGYEAR AND MRS.

BALEAN,

were always six or seven men at work and they must have noticed the' girl.

Mr. Alabaster asked witness it

Membership.

The membership, which stood at

windled down to 31; out of which 50 during the previory year had

the undergraduate members left the University during the 28 were undergraduates. Five of

period under review...

Activities.

success,

current

Owing the aforesaid slump, the luxury of lectures could not be functions were arranged and met indulged in but it was a few social

with a hearty response.

suit before April 1st. One of the

Despite the fact that the outlook most objectionable features of re-

he knew No. 2 prisoner was wound-for the year was none too promis- gistration, as far as foreigners are BEETHOVEN'S CENTENARY.

ed by bullets. He went on to reading, the best was done to carry on the doctor's report which stated concerned, is that a school under

Extensive Bruises and Injuries. there were wounds which might the activities, of the "company," Kuomintang rule,has to welcome

Dr. R. J. Valentine, of the Gov-have been caused by bullets, and which was done with considerable frequent visits from Kuomintang

ernment Civil Hospital, said that was actually extracted from the ono bullet, a 43 revolver bullet,

agents who give instruction to the

the girl was admitted into the hos man's body. students in political doctrines. The

pital on March 8th. He examined Kuomintang, while forbidding.com.

her later in the day and found a wound on the left side of her head pulsory religious instruction in The present year is the centenary just above the eye. The wound schools, persista in the preaching of of the death of Beethoven. Much is went right down to the bone of Sun-wenism...

being said and written about the bar skull, and was circular in shope" composer and his works and many like a 10-cent piece. In his opinion special performances will be given he said, it could have been caused in the chief cities of the world..

by a fall. The girl had also exten- Saturday, the 26th of this month, eive. bruises on both buttocks. is the actual anniversary of Beet. There were, however, no well hoven's death, and it was announced marks but the bruises could have at Union Church that on the, follow. been produced by a blow from a ing Sunday evening an instrumental fat instrument. There were a num-

The stoppage of matting manufae ture in Fatshan is causing no little hardship among the working class.

The Radio Station at East Parade Ground, Canton, will, it is thought," be ready for service early next

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twenty-eight members paid a visit In April a picnic was held and

pericntal farm at Sheung Shui to Sir Robert Ho Tung's ex-

The second function of the year was a farewell tea-party held in honour of Professor W. J. Hinton,

month. The new station will accept recital will be given for half an hour ber of small but not. recent bruises (Mr. T. Beatty) identified both the guide and guardian of the

Association.

Witness replied that while he shots were fired in the centre of was on the wing of the bridge, the bridge, but he was confident that the man he saw on the main deck was the same as the one who namely, the second prisoner. was knocked out on, the bridge,

said he could not say whether it "In reply to Mr. Holmes, witness was possible for the man to have been hit by ahots fired by the at- tacking pirates.

The First. Officer of the Sunning before the usual Service, viz.; at around the arms and thighs. These, prisoner had a revolver in his hand, prisoners and said that No. 1 commercial messages. although it 5 30. Selections on the organ will witness said, might have been and was one of the leading men of Pras intended at the beginning oaly the organist of the Church, and on The girl also presented a peculiar the gang. No, 2 prisoner was on the. be given by Mr. G. E. Longyear, caused by slight knocks or blows, to connect the Kuomintang or

the violin by Mrs. Balean aerom-cendition with regard to hands and bridge at midnight, and was the ganizations ia Wachang, Nanchang,panied by Mrs. Griggs, organist at feet. The skin was red, hard and

man who fired point plank at the and Canton."

St. Peter's.

cracked, specially between the Captain and himself and

then threw his revolver away. The Service which follows will in-feet looked as though she had done fingers and toes. Both hands and clude Beethoven's popular anthem,

Men Sized Up. "The Heavens Proclaim Him," and lot of work and had suffered con- Witness explained how he hit this staat exposure. Witness added that man over the head, after shooting an address by the Minister on the he had nover zeen a case like this him, Daring, the piracy witness guests, among whom were Mr. W. before and it looked very seized up the men who were likely strange." It appeared as if the girl to be most dangerous. Witness had to draw strings or thread be added that to look at them was to tween her hands. The palms and invite "suspicion, ing as if from toil. The girl was ther hearing today. soles were hard and reddish look-

moderately nourished, but was not very clean, her hair being vermin infested.

POWELL'S EX-EMPLOYEE

CHARGED."

STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED.

The sequel to the raid made by the Police in the servants' quarters of Messrs. E. D. Sassoon & Co. on Monday afternoon was heard yesterday morning at the Central Magistracy, when a Chinese was charged with larceny and alter natively with receiving stolen pro

perty.

gloves, clothing, needles, babies Buita, ladies underwear, powder pufs, handkerchiefs, raincoats and umbrellas.

life and character of the composer.

STORM IN A TEA-CUP. RELATIVES WHO ASSAULTED

EACH OTHER.

against a relative by the Manager A charge of assault was brought of the Swatow Trading Co. yester day at the Central Magistracy, be fore Major C. Willson.

Mr. D. McCallum appeared for the complainant and the defendant was represented by Mr. Geo. K. Hal Brutton.

blow with some

weapon.

Annual Social Function, The Annual Dinner of the Asso- held on Saturday, piation was February 28th, 1927, in the Great Hall of the University. The Hon. Dr. R. E. Hotewall, officiating as president, welcomed the official

W. Hornell, C.B.E., M.A, the Vice- Chancellor, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, the chairman of the Hong Kong Chi- nese Chamber of Commerce, Mr. The case was adjourned for fur-Paul Lauder, the Hon. Treasurer

*** Fever Been Ill-treated," Mr. Brutton said that he could

of the University, the Hon. Bir Shou Son Chow, and Prof. G. T. Byrne, M.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Arta

Cross-examined by Mr. Hall

Election of Officers, Brutton, witness said that the wound on the fore-head though prove that the child had never been elected as under:-President, Pro- Officers for the ensuing year were compatible with a fall could also filtrented. The defendant has five fessor W. J. Hinton, M.A. ; | have been caused by a glancing children of her own, and this little

Graduate Vice-President, Mr. Wol The girl was her sixth child, as she had Tat, B.A. (Camb.); bruises on the buttocks could be adopted her. On March 7th, they Vice-Presidents, the Hon. Dr. R Honorary accounted for by a fall from the all went to bed at 11 p.m. and when H. Kotowall, Mr. Li Yau Tsun first to the ground floor.

the household woke in the morning. (Chairman of the Chinese Cham- they found the girl missing. A ladder had been put against a fender of Commerce), the Chairman of

the Hong Kong General broken. The defendant at once B.A.; Chairman, Mr. Than Kai light, and the window was partly of Commerce, and Mr. Chamber sent a little boy cut to search hut Hua Han. Secretary and Trea- as the people who occupied the 'surer, Mr. Li Ho Graduate:

Det.-Sergt. A. V. Baker prosecut ed, and Mr. H. C. Macnamara ap-

It was stated in evidence that the peared to watch the proceedings on

complainant had owed $619.70 to

The little girl was then led" in behalf of Messrs. William Powell the defendant, for over three years to tell her story, When put into & Co.

The defendant drew against the

the witness-box, she at once sat The goods which were recovered complainant for this sum through down. Then she laughed and blush. the National Commercial and Sav. ed. After some tactful cajolery she ..by the Police consisted of one pairings Bank...

said, speaking in an undertone to ladies' shoes, one singlet, ladier The draft, was presented, and the the interpreter, that it was quite ground floor were still asleep, they Secretary, Mr. B. Tolati; complainant signified his acceptance true that she fell from the Brat did not make enquiries there. Fur- Editor of the Commercial Journal, by chopping it. When the due floor to the ground floor on the thermore, she had to prepare break. Mr. B. M. Talati; Business Man- date arrived, complainant refused to night in question. She added that fast for her husband who works in ager, Mr. P. I. Wong; Editorial pay because the rate was not favour- her mistress had treated her quite a bank. The girl was in the habit Board, Mr. 1. A. Khan, B.A., Mr. able. The Bank notified the drawer web and that it was all her own of climbing up ladders and it was of the draft and asked if he would fault. agree to a more favourable rate of

Mr. Lindsell said that he could exchange be given to the complain- not proceed further with the ease ant. Both the complainant and the in view of the girl's own admission, defendant called on the Bank the and asked Sgt. O'Conner if the girl next day, and after a long parley, had made any allegations against no settlement was arrived at. They her mistress. Sgt. O'Connor said that the girl had made two to the ont, words were exchanged which learned that Mr. Horace Lo is ap- led to blows.

her mistress with bamboo poles, pearing for the defence,

Defendant was fined $25.

(Continued in next column).

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The accused was formerly in the employ of Messrs. Powell's as as sistant salesman but left last year. At yesterday's hearing he pleaded "guilty" to the charges. He was,

N. V. Nguyen, BA (Camb.) and Mr. Lim Peng Tiong.

Following the election of officers, discusion on the affairs of the Association took place.

Parent that she must have fallen to the ground floor that night while. engaged in her pranks. The little girl was also found of playing with water and that probably accounted It was reported that the Commer- for the redness and hardness of her cial Journal (the official organ of hands and feet.

the Association) is making good His Worship discharged the de-progress, and that its next" issue nesc Affairs is to take responsibility night's time, being now in the for the girl's future.

hands of the printera.

however, rcmanded, when it was both left the Bank and on the way affect that sho' had been beaten by fendant and the Secretary for Chi- will be published in about a fort-

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