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THE HONG KONG / DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th 1927.

and we note that, continued pro- gress is being made in every part of the country. The objects of the League are thus summarized by its headquarters in London:- To create a practical interest in polis tical work and organisation among the youngers members of the Con- servative and Unionist Party by forming a centre in the Metropolis, with branches throughout the Empire, to co-operate with existing GOLD AND PRIZE Conservative and Unionist bodice, with a view to advancing the cause of Imperial unity, upholding "Con- stitutional principles, and actively furthering the Unionist cause."

First in the activities of the

MEDALS !

DEWAR'S

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LABEL

There was no case of notifiable THE "IRENE" PIRACY. disease in the Colony, during the 48 hours ended on November 8th..

The prisoner who escaped from the Police Station at Cheungchau but was re-arrested after a short spell of freedom a sentenced by the Central Magistracy yesterday to two months' hard labour for the offence."

ANOTHER PIRACY:

SUBMARINE COMMANDER'S SALT FISH

EVIDENCE.

YESTERDAY'S HEARING.

The preliminary trial of the seven Chinese charged with the piracy of the Irene was resumed before from Manila on the. s. President Magistracy yesterday

Among passengers arriving here Mr. R, E. Lindsell at the Central afternoon Jefferson on Sunday was M. Josef when evidence was given by the Borrisoff, the famous violinist, who commander of submarine Z. and gave recitals in Hong Kong some other officers. time ago, and is now on his way to Shanghai.

The eight-year-old daughter of

day by a dog belonging to Mr.

It was stated by the officer thas shots were Bred on the submarine from the after deck of the s.s. Irene,

the submarine.

JUNK ATTACKED.

LOOT VALUED AT OVER $900 TAKEN.

Hardly a day passes without some fresh report of a piracy being made to the local authorities.

Two more reports were made dur ing the week-end.

One concerned the pirating of a salt fish junk, and the looting of its cargo and other property to the extent of over 1000.

The boat was pirated at Tau Tau, near Ping Hoi, Bias Bay.

The fishing boat left Wuling near

ARMISTICE DAY.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAIN- MENTS.

FLANDERS' POPPIES.

Friday next is Armistice Day and great preparations are being made to celebrate the anniversary of the cessation of fighting nine years ago.

One of the great featured" of the commemoration has always been the als of Flanders' Puppies, and the money thus obtained has done an amazing amount towards the recon- struction of homes and bodies broken in the Great War.

About 150 ladies will be selling

Junior Imperial League is the M. F. X. Remedios, of No. 557. and, after the shelling of the ship, eurolling of the young men and Nathan Road, was bitten on Sun. Several Chinese showed a dislike to Sanmei at 8 a... on Friday with poppies in Hong Kong on Armis

being rosened and swam away from a cargo of salt fish for Hong Kong She had a crew of thirty which in The first witness called, wis the cluded 14 men, six women and ten Chinese steward of the 5.3. Frene, children, and an armament of four He identified all except the fifth gingalls, two rides and about ten be at sea on the 11th. Appeals

women who are not attached to any party organisation, and who, apart from participation in the League's work, would not for some time devote their energies to political service. Next comes the obvious

Harris, a neighbour. The girl was treated by Dr. Wong, while the animal was taken to the observation

depot.

$104 from him.

In the afternoon a strange junk was seen approaching and when 300 yards of it opened fire. Fire wa returned by the fshing junk but she was no match for the better armed

tice Day and a similar band in Kow- loon. There are over 6,000 poppies here and supplies have been sent to ships passing through which will

for subscriptions have been sent out to local residents, in answer to which His Excellency the Officer. Administering the Government has already sent à generous sama.

The Headquarters of the Toppy

defendant as the six men who enter-pounds of gunpowder. The marriage took place in Honged the steerage deck and started function of promoting among the Koag-on-November 5th of Joseph to ransack passengers' belongings members of the League that frienilly Leslie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Withers said that five men carried intercourse which sustains interest L. Quie, of Liverpool, to Helen firearms, while No. 7 defendant had and sympathy in the duties to be Yvonne Wilson, elder daughter of a knife. It was the second defend done. The lapa," as they are the late Mr. C. A. Waller of Pon-ant who struck witness with the pirate boat which eventually came Fund Committee will be at the City ed the Hong Kong boat. They were Supplies of poppies can be obtained CONTINENTAL AMERICAN AND SCOTCH WHISKY called, excel na markedly in organising and of Mrs. CA. Waller, butt end of his firearm and took alongside, and fifteen men board Hall and the Y.M.C.A., Kowloon

Hong Kong.

Second defendant: Are you not all armed with rifles and revolvers at the City Hall between 11.30 and As the result of a fight between mistaking my identity I am aur and had no difficulty in overpower 12.00 a.m. and 3 and 6 p.m. on ing the shermen. Two of the male Wednesday, the 8th and Thursday," two Chinese at Shaukiwan, one it was you.

members of the fishing boat's crew took freight when the pirates clam- hered on board and jumped inte the sea.

Following the usual procedare, Seventh defendant: What did you the pirates drove the crew of the Bee me steal I saw you taking fishing bost into the hold and re- clothing from the second compra-mained in full possession of the

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Sik, Valuables and Tea for Italy, France and London (under arrangement) will be tranzhipped at Bombay into the Mail Steamer proceeding direct to Karseilles and London.

Parcele will be received at this Office antil 5 r.m. the Day before Sailing. The contents and value of all packages must be declared.

For further Particulars, Apply to--

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are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged Into Holt's Wharf, Kow: loon, where it will lie at Consignees risk and subject to l'erms and Condi tions of Storage at Holt's Wharf. The

will be ready for Delivery from lows on and after 4th November.

Optional Cargo will not be landed. here, unleer Notice has been given prior "to, Steamer's arrival, but carried on from

port to which the to the final port of call to

option extenda.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesday and Fridays between the hours of 10:45 and Noox within the Free

AM. and Storage period.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godowi, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 10th November, will be subject to Rent.

All Olaims against the Stemme met be presented to the Undertigsed on or before the 24th November, or they will not: be reangnized.

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ing sports and entertainments as they do in their serious under- | takings. Of equal importance is the third main purpose of the League that of educating the mem- bers in political and social questions by means of lectures and debates.

Whenever, the League or any branch of it rallies for active service it helps the senior Conservative organisation by cordially co-operat- ing in its public meetings, forming bands of workers in each ward or, polling district who act as an Election Intelligence Department, and making special efforts to collect for the proper quarter-lists of those who are not on the register although qualified to vote. These

are forms of activity in which young people are well able to render useful service, and its educational value in politien sense is valuable in- dividually for those engaged in it. The principles of the League are

political party. Foremost is the promotion af national unity and

man was removed to hospital with Third defendant: Was it the first a wound in the head inflicted with or second day you saw me with a were a chopper. The alleged assailant firearm, and where You was formally brought before the one of the six men who came down to the steerage when the piracy Magistrite yesterday and remanded

started. for enquiries.

For the theft of two pounds of scrap lead from the Taikoo Dock, a workman was fined $10, or four- teen days, at the Central Magis- tracy yesterday. The sentence an another workman who had stolen eighteen feet of suction pipe from the s.s." ifanyang at. Taikoo Dock was four weeks' hard labour.

dore's room.

the 10th November.

The United Services Recreation Club is holding an all day fête which includes sports dancing and games, on Thursday, the 10th, to raise money for Earl Haig's fund, and on the day itself the Club is

Did I steal anything from you! vessel until the following morning taking on a team representative of

No.

when they pushed off in their own boat, taking with them salt fish worth $700, and the junk's arma ment and other property valued at $070.

The Shelling Of The “Irene." The next witness, Lieut. F. J. G.

commander of Halahan, RN., submarine 4, said that about 8.30 p.m. on October, 20th he was at anchor near Bate Island rather A subsequent report was made inside Bias Bay. Witness was call to the police to the effect that the ed up by the officer on watch and two men who jumped overboard MAW A ship without navigation At the Kowloon Magistracy yes lights steering north about a quar from the fishing junk were rescued terday, a Chinese woman was fined ter of a mile to the eastward. He by a Hoklo boat and brought back $3,750, or eight months' hard signalled to the ship to stop at the same time turned "on-the search- labour, for possession of 233 taeis light. No notice was taken He of illicit opium-The drug was repeated the signal and still there The story of how a watchman was found concealed in the woman's was no answer. A blank shot was

fred but the ship kept going. approached by a mat representing luggage when she arrived from Can- Practice shots were then fired across himself to be an agent of West. ton by the s.. Liang Chau. In 10- the bows and the boat stopped, the River pirates has come to hand

"

to Hong Kong..

WATCHMAN TEMPTED.

the Colony at football. The game will be played on the Hong Kong Football Club ground, the kick-off at 4 pm,

The team to

represent the

United Services will be A/C. Avery (R.A.F.); Sergt. Hooper (Queen's Regt.) and Sergt. Caneille (R.A.P.C.); Guardsman Aird (Scots Guards), S/Sgt. Simms (RAM.C.)

worthy of a great and historical other case, a woman was fined $50 vessel, being three hundred yards from the Fo Kuni, an old style Trim (R.A.); half-buck. Pte Cantor

TOONE-On November 1st, at the the commercial supremacy of the

Vitoria Nursing Home, Shang- hai, to Mr. and Mrs. ALBREY Empire, to secure

ELIZABETH OLIVE.

YOUNG-On November 2nd, at the

for having in her possession quantity of Po l'in lottery ticket.

the efficient of the Canoesian Institute (Italian flashes pointing in the direction of under the Chinese fing and has no 1 (Queen's Regt.) and Stokor Preston

is

4. G. TOONE, a daughter, EILEE defence of the Empire on sea and land and in the air, to inculcate Victoria Nursing Home, Shang. Eni, to Mr. and Mrs, respect for law and order which YOUNG, OR.

the foundation of freedom, to defend the rights of ownership in

·TA17-MCEACHERN. On November

private property, and to bind all 2nd, at the British Consulate classes in trar comradeship in the General, Shanghai, by E. G. years ahead as the whole nation was Jamieson, C.B.E, and at the Union Church by the Rev. E united and inspired by a noble Mathias, C.F..

ALEXANDER purpose in the Great War.

MARRIAGE.

YOUNG TAIT, youngest son of Mr. JAMES NICOL TAIT and the

These are aime and principles late Mra. TAIT, Dundee, Seot which command the respect and land, to LILY FRASER MCEACH support of all men of good will, who ERN, eldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Axous MCEACHERN, love their country. They are in Anskerry Orkney and

The contrast

to the vapourings of Elms," Oban, Argyll

Socialiste with their poisonous doctrine of class hatred and the

" ACKNOWLEDGMENT,

and A.B. Butler (Royal Navy); Bombardier Ward. (RA), Stoker:" Northey (Royal Navy), Sgt. Leach (R.A.), Sgt. McGlinchey (K.O.S.B.) and the Rev. Alexander (K.O.S.B.). Reserves: Goalkeeper. Pte. Moss (Queen's Regt.); back, LBdr. Two minutes later the apart. ship started to move, and about river steam-boat plying between

(Queen's 'Regt.); forwards, A/C. that time reports of firearms were

Hong Kong and Wachew, She is Vernon (RAE) Pt Larkin heard-from-the upper deck aft with The Superiorcss and the Sisters

the submarine. Witness then fired passenger licence. Convent) wish to thank the Hon. a solid shot at the rudder and Mrs. W. T. "Southorn, who kindly followed it with an explosive shello ai arrived at Samshui, one On the last down trip when the consented to open their bazaar, which struck the stern and stopped of the Chinese Watchmen was a H.E the Commodore for the loan the firing at the submarine. The of fings and buntings, the Foot ship had now altered her course, preached by a man who told him waters," who" cheared the meet- and witness manoeuvred for the that West River pirates wanted ring with their tasteful performances, starboard beam and fired three too accomplice and rendered them

and the kind friends and benefse shells, hitting the engine room. tors, and the Editors of English and Shortly after the last shot fire broke Chinese papers who generously out and sprend rapidly. co-operated in the success of the work of charity on behalf of their orphans and destitutes.

their

facilities for carrying out a piracy he would receive a share in the proceeds of the haul.

The watchman refused, and the agent left after threatening him. The Iowai later came to Hong

HARBOUR FATALITY.

(Royal Navy)..

The following have been chosen- to represent the Rest:--Pau Kn Ping (Chinn Athletic): Wynne HK, Police) and Lai Yuk Tat (China Athletic); C. F. Bemedios (Club de Recreio), J. Stewart (H.K. Club) and Lam Yuk Ying (China Athletic); T. Pile (E.K. Club), Howarth (H.K. Police), Gosano (Club de Recreio), Saen Kum Shun (China "Athletie), and Brown (Chib de Recreio). Reserves: Brittain (H.P. Police) and J. Silva (Club de Recicio), The Rest will play in white.

Rescue Operations. Continuing, Lieut. Halshan said that he commenced, rescue work Thirty five Chinese of the middle immediately. One man was ap-Kong without mishap, class, including two women, were proached by the submarine twice. taken into custody by Detective but he swam away, and at last a Sub-Inspector Carey on Bunday sailor went down into the water afternoon while they were gathered and dragged him on board. Orders round a roulette wheel on the were given to search every man, second floor of No. 256, Des Voeux and with the rescue of this man TWO MEN DROP OVER PRAYĄ Road. Only eighteen of them were Lieat. Watkins found a quintity

The Branch Secretary of the WALL. answer, a gambling of ammunition. Shortly before leav

China Coast Officers Guild and the present to charge at the Central Magistracying H.M.S. Delhi and L5 to carry

CANTON BOAT RUSH. Marine Engineers' Guild of Chinit yesterday. The Magistrate retreat on rescue work, witness saw an- The relatives of the late Mr. FRANK destruction of the economic systemfurnished by the absentees, and in him. He was taken out and had been drowned during the arrival Mercantile Marine at the Star Ferry ed the bail money of 810 eachother man with a life buoy round

Two Chinese are believed to have will meet European members of the numerous friends for their ex upon which national well being and remanding the others he increased nine rounds of ammunition when of the 3. Langahan at the Wing Wharf (Hong Kong) at 19.30 5.2. pressions of sympathy in their the greatness of the Empire depend. the amount of bail for four of the searched. Later a third man was

Lok Street wharf last night. on Armistice Day, for the purpose. recent loss and also for their

A large crowd of people had floral offerings and attendance The Junior Imperial League, start men, alleged to be the principals rescued and placed under arrest

in the game, to $250 each.

with the others.

gathered on the water front and later of laying a wreath on the [3810 ed and guided by the Conservative

Altogether 228 Chinese and six at the entrance to the wharf at Cenotaph. Medals and declarations Europeans were taken on board the about 10.15, and it was while the should be worn, with uniform Party, is the best answer to the

submarine stated the commander, wharf was being cleared that two after Forty-five minates'

work. men

were seen to drop hackward optional, bat desirable.

the There were four deaths, two by from the praya wall into and a woman) fell into the tank. drowning, and the other (a man harbour.

Police whistles were blown and a search was carried out, but with- out result.

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Those who were close to the scene recognised one of the men as a coolie by his clothing.

NO EMPLOYMENT IN SHANGHAI

RÀNISHEE RETURNS TO

FIREMAN'S DEATH.

ENQUIRY OPENED AT THE MAGISTRACY.

Sitting as Coroner at the Central Magistracy yesterday, Major C.. Willson opened an enquiry to in vestigate the circumstances under" which Chow Ng, a fireman attached to the Central Fire Stution, re ceived fatal injuries while carrying out exercises on the morning of October 24th

extremists with their Socialist HONG KONG'S NEW DEAN Sunday Schools in which children A correspondent writes that the are taught to deride religion-this Alfred Swann, D.3.C., has played new Dean of Hong Kong, the Rev. being a leaf taken from the during the past two years at three Cross-examined by Mr. d'Almada, Bolshevist book-and their incessant heator and

quarter back with both the Cleck witness said he was sheltering in Liversedge Rugby Bins Bay, and to another question attacks upon the capitalist order of teams." He adds if the new Dean as to whether he was on a pirate

hunt no answer was given. society. It is gratifying to know well as his Deanery and Archidea- takes up football and rowing as

Questioned by the Magistrate, that such an organisation exists in conal work in Hong Kong he will witness said the searchlights kept

be bury,"

the sea well lighted and there was Britain in which young men are

no possibility of any person getting away undetected. able to take a useful part, and that

Evidence bearing out the fore is well supported. On the eve

going was given by Lieut. R. D. Watkins, R.N., second in command of the recent Conference of the

on submarine .. Referring to the

Williams Enyan, who said that he National Unionist Association. at

third man who was rescued, which was burn in the FM.S. was happened to be the second defend charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell

The mishap occurred while the Cardiff, Mr. BALDWIN sert & not

ant according to witness, this man at the Central Magistracy yesterday Chinese fireman was carrying out It has her well; and truly said able message of high encourage

continued to mutter I velly sorry, morning with returning from banish aerial drill, or sliding down a rope that any political party which does ment to the League He wrote, "I

I no blong pirste. This blong frat ment after he had been sent away attached to the third floor of the time my being pirate. I selly for a period of ten years on April Fire Station building at Connaught not recruit itself from the youth of look to the continued progress of

10th last at the end of a term of

Road Central. The man fell to the the nation is doomed to extinction: the Junior Imperial League to The report issued from the Obser Evidence of the work of sub-seven years' imprisonment for for

ground from about the height of The Conservative Party in Great inspire our party with the ideals vary at 4.28 p.m. yesterday marine 3 in rescuing survivors gery.

stated:

was also given by Lieut. B. J.- In pleading guilty, the defendant the second floor, and died in hos The anti-cyclone continues to in O'Donnell, second in command, said that the police sent him to pital the same night.||

Fornal medical evidence was crease in intensity: Moderate to After the evidence of Mr. L . Shanghai, where he had no friends fresh monsoon will prevail. Blong Booth, A.B.F, the bearing whs ad- and, being unable to secure work given by Dr. J. R. Craig as to the the coast and over the N. China journed until this morning, Mr there, he returned to Hong Kong cause of death, and the enquiry: was adjourned until this afternoon Whyte Smith (for the prosecution) and gave himself up on Saturday Local Forecast -N. winds, fresh, remarking that there were five more The Magistrate passed sentence to enable the Coroner and jury to

of twelve months' hard labour. I visit the scene of the mishap, witnesses.

THE JUNIOR IMPERIAL LEAGUE:

Britain has evidently grasped this of youth and to strengthen it with fact, and strong efforts are being their energy and sustained enthus made to enlist youthful adherentsinsin." As time goes on we have The Junior Imperial League is the no doubt that the Prime Minister'a principal agent in this endeavour, I confidence will be fully justified.

WEATHER REPORT.

The weather report issued by the Royal Observatory, Hong Kong, at 10.40 am. yesterday stated:

The anti-cyclone over China has strengthened slightly. Fresh mon- soon may be expected along the SE coast of China and over-the | N, China Sean ·

Forecast-N winds, fresh, fine,

Sea.

fine.

sorry."