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PLAYING FOR HIS EAR-RINGS HIDDEN UNDER

OWN HAND.

GENERAL LI AND CHIANG KAI SHEK.

OFFICIALS SEEKING REFUGE,

TONGUE.

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INGENIOUS YOUNG THIET

AND LIAR..

DISBELIEVED AND "CANED.

A 12-year-old Chinese who stole A pair of earrings from a woman (FROM.QUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. and hid them under his tongue was charged with the theft yesterday at the Central Magistracy.

It reliably reported that General Li Tai Hain, Chief of Staff of the Kuomintang Army, was one of those who forced General Chiang Kai Shek to resiga, and there is, therefore, no reason for the Cantonese to expect General Li to

The woman' said that she was

walking in Lee Tung Street, Wan- chai, on Thursday afternoon, when she felt a slight tug on her ears, She put her hands up and found that her earrings were gone. She saw the defendant running and chased him. A constable who was

eventually caught the youngster.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20th, 1927.

105 DAYS IN CAPTIVITY.

KIDNAPPED BY TREACHERY.

ORDEAL OF CHINESE DOCTOR AND YOUNG APPRENTICE.

MONEY FOR JOSS.

SHIPYARD. MASTER

THREATENED,

A GUILD WARNED.

Two men who demanded from the master of a shipbuilding yard at

CORRESPONDENCE.

LIFE-SAVING.

(TO THE EDITOR OF "THE BONG KONG

- DAILY PEESS."]

SIR.-I notice from the news- "papers" that during the past two An amazing story of the abduction | Shaukiwan 24 cents a day par man of a boy and a well-known Chinese to buy, joss sticks and oil for the or three days there have been no doctor of Hong Kong was told to shrine at which they worshipped, less than three cases of attempted the Magistrate. (Major C. Willson) were charged at the Central Magis-suicide in Hong Kong harbour and, at the Central Magistracy yester-tracy yesterday with demanding in each case, the rescuer day. Both were kidnapped last money by menaces and with in- November, and liberated nearly timidation at Aplichau on August Chinese of the working class. four months later only on payment sch

It is a well-known fact that of large ransoms. They are Chan

amoog the uneducated class of Chinese generally, there is a strong

Mr. D. McCallum defended. Dai Chuen, a doctor and Govern It was stated that the complain- ment school teacher of 114, Mainant, Tau Shing goes to Aberdeen Street, Apli Chau; and Hui Shing, regularly to construct and repair

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promote the return of Chiang to attracted by the woman's eries a young apprention of Shamshuipo. junks. He refused to pay the 34 reasons from making any attempt TIES and HANDKERCHIEFS

Canton. General Li has been

nominally a Chinng supporter, but he has actually been seeking his own appointment as head of the armies in Kwangtang, Kwangai, Yunnan, and Eweichow. General Hsu Chung Chi, the commander-in- chiel in Canton before Chiang ousted him, is being mentioned by opponents of Li as the future head of military affairs in Kwangtung.

Pending the settlement of the party and personal issues between Nanking and Hankow, the Canton.

Inspector Macdonald said that when taken to Na. 2 Police Station the boy was searched but the ear- rings were not found on his person. When he was questioned he spoke with difficulty. The Police became suspicious and when they forced his month open the earnings were found beneath his tongue.

The boy, and that he usually made his living by carrying banners in Chinese processions. On Thurs day he met a man who invited him to a tenhouse, and after tea the man suggested to defendant that he should go and steal things for him. He at first refused, but when the man demanded the refund of the money which he had spent on the

Administration is paralysed and practically all leading officials who were appointed at the recommenda- tion of Chinng are now taking a

leave of absence" from Canton tea and 'cakes, he 'complied with Chinese hotels at Macao and the suggestion. Hong Kong are the scene of many

Remarking that the lad had told political conferences where offices are being provisionally apportioned was not convincing enough.

"wonderful story," but that it The on the assumption that the present Magistrate (Mr. R. "E. Lindsell) holders will soon be out of power.ordered bira to undergo 48 hours' A number of Cantonese officials have detention, anti to receive 15 strokes been in Hong Kong for the last with the cane.

few days awaiting passagea for

Shanghai. They were all very silent concerning the present situa- tion.

former

CANTONESE SOLDIERS SEIZE JUNK:

RANSOM OF $4,000 DEMANDED.

News of the seizure by Chinese soldiery of a passenger ferry, junk which plies between Hong Kong and Shekki, in Chinese territory, has been received by the authorities here from another junk.

It generally expected in Canton that the Hu Han Mia clique of politicians, Hu, being a Canton Governor and a Kuomio- tang leader with a considerable following, will not be in power very much longer. Hu's men returned power in Canton three months ago when the Nanking Administration set up in opposition to that of The junk, Hangcheong by name. Hankow. Goo Ying Fan, Taeng left this port at 4 alm. on Wed- Yang Po, Li Wer Fan, all Hu's nesday and was seized by Chinese supporters spent last week-end at soldiers when she arrived at Shekki Macan so as to avoid a possible the same evening. It is stated that coup état, but luckily for themix of the soldiers were in uniform. the opponents of Chiang did not hut the others, apparently officers, net, These officials are not likely were in multi,

Two men are charged with the abduction.

cents a day for each man demanded at saving a drowning person, and of him by the defendants, but

I wonder whether the commendable agreed to make a contribution of

action of the three men referred to will receive any recognition

The facts of the case are that on November 19th, 1996, a woman visit to their guild fund. He ran the doctor's house at a late hour and away when the defendants threaten- asked him to attend a sick man ared to seize and strangle him. The board her junk. He was reluctant defendants were later arrested. to accompany her so late at night, bat she pressed him and he went with her down Main Street to the

foreshore," where a sumpan was waiting. In the sampan were two men the first and second defend ants v

The doctor was rowed out to a junk that lay at the back of Tin Wan in Aberdeen harbour. At the bidding of the first defendant he climbed on board the junk, and was

the hold. then told that the sick man lay in

The Magistrate (Mr. R. E. Lind. sell) said he was quite satisfied that the defendants had indeed used

threats to induce Tsu Shing to part with more money than he intended to give.

The first defendant was fined as and the second 810.

Both were bound over to be of good behaviour for one year in $100 each.

His Worship (to defendants) You must understand that sich action on the part of any members

I was an eye-witness of the case which occurred on the 11 am ferry from Kowloon on Wednesday, the Star." The 17th, "The Solar woman had no sooner jumped over- board, than 4 seaman named Wong Sang, one of the ferry's crew, plunged in after her; no doubt, had it not been for the quickness" of thought and action of this seaman. must have drowned. the woman In my opinion, this was not a case which could warrant a recomanen- dation for a medal of the Royal Humane Society, as the man was a

The doctor found the of the Guild makes that guild on- powerful swimmer, a lifebuoy had man wrapped in a quilt, and bend-lawful. If you carry on these prac-been simultaneously "thrown out, ing down to feel his pulse, was tices you will find your organisation and he apparently knew how to ga seized by the throat. The suppos- proscribed. I do not believe that ed invalid sprang to his feet and many of you allow people to pay pointed a mauser pistol at the what they like. doctor while the first defendant tied him up.

A QUARREL IN MOON STREET.

STRUCK WITH A BRICK.

about saving a drowning person, but his promptitude, his praise- worthy spirit and courage are cer- tainly deserving of some recognition or reward. Yours faithfully,

F. C. MOW FUNG.. Hong Kong, August 19th, 1927.

J. KRISHNAMURTI.

The junk got under way soob afterwards, and three hours later the doctor asked his captors to re- lease him. They consented to allow tim on deck, but he was watched all the time by the man with the pistol. The boat put in at Lan Taunt the Central Magistracy yesterday (TO THE EDITOX OF THE " BONG KONG island, and after remaining there with assaulting another in Moon for two days, set off again.

Over 30 Other Captives. During the voyage of five days, the first defendant supplied the doctor with food. When they ar. rived at a place called Sui Ha Chung the dinghy was lowered and three men, including first defend ant, want ashore. Later they re- turned accompanied by five others armed with mauser pistols, and taking Dr. Chan, they marched him off to Sui Ho village, & con-

siderable distance from the shore.

A Wanchai Chinese was charged

Street.

The complainant said that defend- ant engaged him to carry something in, and eventually avoided-payment by putting him off until the follow ing day.

DAILY PRESS."]

more or

Sin, I noticed in your issue of August 18th an article concerning the above and the Order of the Star in the East, which is a When the complainant less correct statements of the facts, again went for his money. he was although there are a number of set upon by the accused and six minor sensational, exaggerations other men. He was struck on the and details not answering the actual head with a pices of stone and a inets. I leave these alone. What brick. In spite of the odds against, however, wish to correct, is the him, the complainant hing, en lo following: The article stated: the defendant.

Defondant said that complainant tried to borrow some money from him, and when he refused the loan the complainant abused then struck him." He struck back, the complain- ant fell and injured his head.

Mr. Lindsell ordered the defend-

to be seen in Canton until the ques The news was conveyed here by At the village he was thrust into tion of Chiang's position is settled. the Li Ning, which belong to the

Company which also owns the large matshed in which were 30 Several have made their way to Hangcheong. The former left here other captives, and from there he Wuchow, where a conference of an Thursday for Shekki, but turned was removed to another matshed at military and civil officials of Kwangwarned by the crew of a large some distance containing four men back to Hong Kong having been tung and Kwange, was held on sampan, which had been despatched and four women, also captives. August 15th

to let them known of the Shekk During his captivity he saw theant to pay $2 compensation. He occurrence. The passengers of the

i Sing, numbering over one aug. Erst defendant several times. About was also required to sign a bond in the sum of $50 to be of good

Relatives of Dr. C. C. Wu hold

the eleven days after his arrival an

sampan, and the Zi Sing came back other captive was brought to his behaviour for 12 months.

It appears that the soldier will not allow the crew to leave the Hangcheang, and have demanded

ransom of 84,000, No reason bas

matshed the second complainant, Hui Shing.

For 105 days the men were held

ing offices in Canton and Swatowdred, were transferred to are leaving, fearing also the re-

to Hong Kong.. signation of Dr. Wu, who is 2 Chiang Kai Shek man.

Owing to the opposition to the luxury tax by the merchants in been given for the detention of the captive in the matshed, and during Canton, sine having decided to Hangchrong. oppose it openly, the authorities done nothing to enforce the levy. Many high officials are being affect. ed by changes in Naoking, and there is no one in a strong enough position to enforce an unpopular

law.

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SOMEBODY TELLING LIES. creasing measure being overshadowROOM BOY STEALS A CALENDAR ACQUITTAL.

PICK POCKETING CHARGE DISMISSED.

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SOLDIER'S WATCH.

DEFIES THE SERGEANT BUT CONFESSES TO POLICE.

PROSECUTION'S MOON THAT WASN'T THERE!

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that time the doctor was compelled to write several times to his people in Hong Kong for ransom: He was liberated in March last after

A man who was alleged to have his relatives had paid a ransom of 81,700, two dozen ainglets, and two picked another man's breast pocket

The Supreme Court, Manila, has taels of opium. Ho had been in from, behind was discharged on a

A room boy who "stole soldier's acquitted Moro Hajan of having During the present politient captivity. for four months. The statement by the defending solici- cbacs, the pirates and bandits who doctor's younger brother negotiator (Mr. A. E.. Hall) that if de Nazareth, a

watch and bid it hehind a loose beheaded another Moro, Munigan. are next in spiccession to the mili-ed with the alleged bandits for the

The Court of First Instances, of brick in a fireplace was sentenced fendant had attempted to reach the tarists as regards the political transier of the money.

to six week's hard labour by the Sulu found Hajam guilty of murder power are having the time of their Apprentice Taken By Same Device, breast pocket from the back, he lives. On Wednesday the shipping

Magistrate (Major C. Willson) at and sentenced him to life imprison It has been decided to withdraw merchants of the Three River dis-ed by a similar device. The defend in the back. A demonstration was in the faller knowledge about Hia

The young apprentice was captur- would have kicked the complainant

The justification for the above lies the Central Court yesterday. the Cantonese "anti-Red" troops discuss the question of a joints took him to their junk on the given in court.

tricts held a meeting in Canton to

Gunner Milson, R.A., said that

appeal the veracity of the Coming and, not lastly, in the when be came off guard duty on testimony of Masturi and Jamnang, from Hunan, as in future they will convoy, in place of the military and text of finding work for him. He also was taken to the robbers'

The defendant was charged at co-operate with Generals Tang Seng police protection which has never den at Sui Ho Chung and kept a Kowloon Magistracy yesterday with fore, interest your readers to know his hands, leaving his gold wrist prosecution in regard to the exist

teachings' itself.

It might, there Thursday morning he went to wash Moros, principal witnesses of the been of any real service; but so far prisoner there until last March Chi of Hankow. The Cantones no active steps has been taken. The Before the alleged robbers and attempting to steal 818 from that the greater part of the words watch on a table in his room. The ace of a moon "that was shining troops in Kiangai will not be with Administration always objected to release the lad, his father had to travelling trader. drawn until General Chang Fat volunteer and co-operative service pay them $300.

spoken by the disciple Krishnamurti watch was not there when he zein great splendour" at the time of Complainant said that while be at last year's Star Gathering at turned. The only person in the the commission of the crime, was Kuie and Chu Pei Teh deride to

which usually does better than the The first defendant was arrested was walking in Reclamation Street Ommen, Holland, which was attend. troops who insist an exacting a soon afterwards and handed over

room at the time was the defendant, brought to the attention of the high support the re-union of Nanking and protective fee from the vessels but to the Hong Kong police. The on Thursday he felt a tug at his ed by over two thousand Star Dele who said he knew nothing about tribunal. The prosecution witnesses provide no real protection. All the second defendant was arrested on breast pocket. He immediately gates from all the ends of the world, the watch. Witness reported to the Aured the Court that there was 250 regular freight and passengers June 4th aboard a fishing junk at grasped the hand that he felt on General Li Chung Jen of the 1st janks plying the West River waters Chang Chau. Two revolvers were his shoulder, and as he did so snow be had from the local book the defendant to hand over the accused testified that there was no

has appeared in bookforma, and can quartermaster sergeant, who told moon..

On the other hand, the and 7th Corps of the Kuomintang now have to pay tribute to two found on the boat. army now in Nanking is asking the pirate chiefs-Yuan Kung and Leo

At an identification parade held bundle of notes fell from it to the sellers Messrs. Kelly and Wahab, watch within 15 minutes or hemen. To decide the point of con- Yan, Canton military authorities to des

by the police on June 30th Doctor ground. Mach inconvenience is being Chan picked out the first defendant

Ltd. This book was eagerly await should send for the police. Defen-troversy, an almanac was produced, patch the 4th "Corps from Canton caused along the West River by without a moment's hesitation, sad

When the defendant-was-seized, ed by many thousands of thought dat still maintained his Stubborn and to the satisfaction of the Court, to Nanking by way of Kiangel to the refusal of the s. Tai ding at a later parade he identified the he picked up the notes and restored full people in every land, who look denial, zo the police were sum it was shown that there was really

ongning, and Sunning to touch second defendant. At the same them to the complainant.

to its Author as to one who bears moned

no such moon but total blackness. Dosing and nearby places. The parade Hyi Shing identified the bandit-troops on the West River Arst defendant as the man who took Witness denied that defendant aynique Message to the whole Sergeant MacDonald and a Chi- over the scene. On the strength near Dosing have been interfering him to the den of the alleged kid-picked up the notes from the world to its hour of sore need nese detective saw the defendant, of this fact, the Court revoked the with British shipping, and petty napper

ground to restore them after they Yours, etc.,

and after a few rainutes with him officials have made attempts to exact After Dr. Chan Lai Chuen had had dropped from complainants

judgment of the defendant led the way to the

Lover Court, and. basement and showed the watch bequited the defendant. Mapila hind loose brick in the fireplease. Times.

Haukow."

assist in the defence of Nanking, The 1st and the 7th Carga hope to

continue to resist the return of Ban

Chuan Fang to power in Kiangau and Cheklang

(Continued on nest Uglump.)

fines from the vessels at the same given evidence the hearing was time.

adjourned.

pocket

HERBERT E. LANEPART. Hong Kong, August 20th, 1927.