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SOLDIERS AND TAX FARMERS.

REFUSE TO PAY FARES.

SHIPPING FIRMS PROTEST

TO THE GOVERNMENT."

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KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,

AUGUST

9, 1929.

MR. G. RAPP.

THE HONG "PLEASURE” TRIP ROUND THE COURTS. SUDDEN DEATH OF CORRESPONDENCE.

TO MACAO.

CHINESE WAITRESS TRICKED.

LIGHT SENTENCE FOR TWO

Toon

BLACKGUARDS.

Two young Chinese were charged before Mr. Whyte-Smith at Row

Magistracy yesterday with of age, and selling her caking away girl. about 20 years into a house of line without the man. went of her parents. Both delen-

ALLEGED BUCKET SHOP

SWINDLE.

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SECRETARY OF HUMPHREYS'

ESTATE. LTD.

FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY.

Further evidence was given yes- terday in the case in which seven Chinese are charged in connection with swindling a number of native firma by establishing a bogus firm and ordering goods on credit. The death of Mr. George (Gus- Among the witnesses were the pro-tav) Rapp at 4.40 a.m. yesterday came as a great shock to his many Prietors of a leather shop na a minting establishment, both of friends. It is understood that he whom stated that they had been victimised by the Kung Fat Wing Firm. Both produced receipts to show that the goods had been de

that applications for payment had been fruitless. The hearing was adjourned.

CANTON, Aug. 5. Shipping firms throughout Kwang- tung are complaining bitterly of the rudeness and overbearing the haviour of soldiers and tax farmers when travelling in launches and dants pleaded not guilty and delivered to this firm and hoth stated

nied that they knew the complain

ant!

junks. Notwithstanding the orders

of the Government, these unwel- Mr. H. R. Butters, Assisaat come public servants rarely pay | Secretary of the S.C.A., who pro- their farea. They take the best ecuted, wld his Worship that the cabins and nothing will induce sirl had been living at 93, Shan-

tung Street. Yaumati, them to diszorge a vent. When adopted mother and father. She they are asked for money they had been with them since she was reply with obscene abuse and may 15 years of age and was now em- that they are 'Government ofbeing ployed as a waitress in a Chinese

and can travel where they like without paying. Sometimes they flourish weapons to show that they

mean business.."

The master and pursers are unable to resist, any more than they can when they fall into the hands of West River pirates.

restaurant.

with her

On June 30 the two

were

LUCKY YOUNG MAN."

was removed to the Government Civil Hospital the previous day suffering from heart "trouble and thus the end came suddenly.

Mr. Rapp, who was 30 years of age, had been the Secretary of Humphreys Estate & Finance Co.. Ltd and during the past three years he also held a similar poi tion in the Peak Tramways Co.,

Ltd.

Young man, it is lucky for ypu. He leaves wany relatives to that there is no evidence. I don't mourn his loss. The chief mourn know what you did, but let this beers at the funeral, which took place warning to you,, You are dis- in the Protestant Cemetery, Happy charged."

Valley, in the afternoon, were Mr. F. Rapp (brother), Master George Rapp (son), Misses Irene and Kitty (daughters), Mr. E. Manning and Mr. W. Nael.

These words were addressed by Mr. E. W. Hamilton yesterday to the Chinese youth living with his parents in West Point, who was charged with indecently assaulting

young girl of seven.

defendants and another man not in custody and a woman, the wife of the second defendant, cane to the restaurant and offered to take the girl for a trip to Kacao. The girl

The Police indicated, that it was agrees and arrangements made for the second defendant's no use, proceeding with the case 13 wife to take her place while she some of the clothing sent by the The party weat to Police to the analyst has produced The heads of the leading, skip- ping firms have presented a pétalacao and stayed at a boarding negative results.

house. After being there a few The mother of the young girl daye the girl was asked for her protested that the case should con-

tion to the Provincial Government to-day, stating their grievances, and

that soldiers and officials travelling

Was

awaj.

requesting redress. They point cut ring and bracelet which were pawn that the Government has decreeded for 19 to pay the bill. The two defendants then 'took the girl to n on publié business should pay half brothel where they sold her for the regular fare, But this is dis regarded, particularly by soldiers and tax formers.

abuse.

$170.

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fed

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The Rev. G. T. Waldegrave con- ducted the service at the grave. side where among the many pre- sent were noticed Mr. D. E. Clark Messrs. J. D. Humphreys & Son), Dr. E. Law. Dr, F. H. Kew, the "Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D., Capt. F. Baylis, Messrs. F.

C. Haussmann,

KOWLOON MOTORIST'S

COMPLAINT.

[TO THE EDITOR OF TAS “* HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS.

to

"SIR-For the last few days I was unable to obtain space for parking my car except at the extreme northern end of the site next Cunton Road. To do so the car must climb the pavement, and it will be a great boon to motorista if the kerb at this point were rer moved or the gutter filled up.

It is high time that the authori ties gave the motor public more concession by allowing them to park at the front of the railway- station next to the taxi-stand and along the police pier, where the buses used to stop.

Thanking you for courtesy in publishing this most vexed problem which needs

a most urgent sola- tion-Yours, etc..

Hong Kong. August 8.

V.NA.

CASTLE PEAK ROAD.

NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC.

Work of clearing away the debris of the landaide at the 15 mile point has progressed to a stage which permits motor traffic to pasa. The rond was declared open at noon yesterday and many bathers with Oroulphy, G. sheds at Castle Peak availed them- tinue, but the Magistrate pointed Barbe, E. Bougon, L. E. Lammert, selves of the privilege of using the

that it was entirely her own J. Toppin, J. F. Grose, J. Noronha, road once more. fault and she should not have delay. D. Bush, S. II. Churn, & Leong

making the report for ten days.

Hing Kee, P. Leong Hing Kee, R. Pestonji, A. Samy, A. P. Greaves, R. Basa, Landelt, Choa Po Sien, Ho Wing, W. Sanger, H. K. Hung, J. Pestonji, S. Jacks, Chos Po Yew, Li Fuk Tsan, Li Wreaths were SEO by His Sik Ling, Mr. and Mrs. W. Way. Sorrowing Wife." Mother, Fritz and Winnie, Elsie, Walter and Nic, Sik Ling and Johanna. Ah Len, Mr. and Mrs. Manning, Fook Chow and Sois, Miss Lau Siu Chang Miss Chu Sau Fong, Dr. and Mrs. . H. Kotewall. There are many other floral tributes from personal friends.

SMUGGLED WINE.

Saved by a Friend. After staying at the place for a

Five Chinese were charged before The Governmens replied that week, Chinese gentleman who

Mr. T. M. Hazelrigg yesterday will do att it can to remedy this might be described

tomer" of the place saw the girl with being concerned in the alleged there, and found that he knew her.muggling of a large consignment of He returned to Hong Kong and Chinese wines. The case is the out- Lold her adopted

father and come of a visit made by Revenue Officers to native liquor establish mother. The parents went to Macao and after explaining mat- ters to the mistress of the place the girl was allowed to go with ber parents. On returning to long [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] Kong the police were informed and

the defendants arrested.

MA SHIH TSIANG'S INJURIES.

FAMOUS ACTOR IN SERIOUS CONDITION,

CANTON, Ang. 9. Of the fourteen persons more or less seriously injured in the it

tempted assassination of Ma Shih Tsiang, one has succumbed, Thie was an actor named Maak Ngow, que of Mr. Ma's company. Severa others are in a very critical condi- tion and Mr. Ma's chauffeur is not expected to survive. The celebra: ed autor's injuries, though

cot likely to be fatal are very serious indeed. His legs were pierced in no less than twenty places by bonb splinters and four toes on his left foot were completely gevéred. The bomh evidently exploded as it { struck the ground just in front of him. It is expected that he will be laid up for months.

I reply to his Worship who asked why the girl agreed to go with the defendants, Mr. Butters said that it might be described as a pleasure trip.

ment.

for the withdrawal of the case Revenue Officer Grimmitt applied against two men, who have since been identified as bona fide en- ployees of the wine dealer. This was granted. The others have been remanded until Monday.,

DISORDERLY HOUSE RAIDED.

Police officers raided No. 12 Peel After hearing the evidence, his Street on Wednesday on learning Worship soavicted both defendants that the place was kept as a dia orderly house. The place appeared and sentenced the first to two to be well-known to the people months' imprisonment and the living in the neighbourhood and second one month...

quite a number of complaints had been made to the authorities. The Police found the ground floor guarded by an iron grille and this had to be broken down before entry "BROKERS" IN CHILDREN. could be affected, by which time a

YEAR'S GAOL FOR FEMALE KIDNAPPER.

Komen

Two Chinese married were before Mr. T. Whyte-Smith yesterday charged with kidnapping or alternatively with barbouring a five-year-old boy.

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number of the inmates" managed to escape.

The brothel keeper, a

woman,

-A COUGH DOCTOR!

A Chinese medicine dealer was before Mr. Whyte Smith on a charge of harking medicina without

license. He informed the Magis

A huge boulder, some 30 feet in diameter, and which formerly rest- ed on the edge of the cliff in a threatening position has been blast- ed in two, leaving just enough room for one car to pass at a time. The old speculation us to when it would fall on the road and upon whose precious head has now bein finally settled!

RIDER MAIN SERVICE BEGINS.

BUT MORE WATER STILL. NEEDED.

The two-hour rider in supply to houses came into

operation yesterday. A close inspection for defective taps and fittings has been trate that he sold medicine made from nuts which he obtained from made aad the supply was not grant- the Lau Fang Mountain in Canton.ed to houses where defects bud

His Worship:. What is it good

not been made good. In order for Defendant-Cough!

Sergeant Barnicle told the Magis- that no hardship should be incurred trate that defendant had had a Fre-in this respect a mumber of street vious conviction for a similar offenec.

fountains, about fifty in all, are being kept open.

His Worship imposed a fibe of 34 or four days.

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All the reservoirs have now reach- ed overflow level except Tytam Tuk SERVANTS AND DOG.

where the water level is about forty MUZZLES.

feet below. It is hoped that this Further summonses for allowing reservoir will be filled before the was fined $100 by Mr. T. M. Hazel dogs to be about without being

end of the raining season for the muzzled were beard by Mr. T. S. rigg yesterday.

Whyte Smith at Kowloon Magis- Government will then be able to tracy yesterday. A gentleman living | maintain a "full supply until the a: 123 Kowloon Tong pleaded that harbour pipe-line is finished. If. he left the dog in the garden at night to prevent thefts. It had however, little or no more rain falls worked the muzzle loose and had it will probably be necessary to go then jumped over the garden wall

Sergeant Cordeaux confirmed this back to the street fountain supply. point and informed His Worship the dog's head. that the muzzle was hanging around

BOY SENT TO GOAL.

One month's hard labour and The motive and origin of the

twelve strokes of the cane was the sentence imposed by Mr. Hazelrigs crime remain & mystery, The

on a boy of fourteen who was con- police rounded up about twenty

The Erst defendant said that the victed of snatching a bangle from a people but it in doubtiul if they boy was kidnapped by a man shom had the offender been older, he baby. His Worship remarked that have got anything very tangible he could not produce in court. would have been sent to prison for against any of them. Rumour is She had no alternative but to re. a year and would have received a

flugging in gaol.

ceive the punishment of the Court. The second defendant pleaded not guilty.

GALLANTRY UNREWARDED!

busy with stories of the highly coloured nature which might be expected to be attached to anyone, in Mr. Ma's position as a stage favourite. Mr. Ma Shil Chih, his brother, is of the opinion that it that defendant came to Hong Konging an unlicensed driver to drive

Detective. Sergeant Fitch said

Defendant in reply to His Worship said that a servant, had put the muzzle on the dog. His Worship cautioned the defendant and pointed out that house servants were very bad about males:

GATE LEFT OPEN.

A motor-car driver who had not responded to a summons for allow

and from the country went to com- his motor-ear, Wis arrested on was the work of "blackmailing

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plainant's house saying that she Wednesday and brought before Mr. The had gang" who

been sending

E. W. Hamilton yesterday, was looking for work. She main defendant pleaded guilty." threatening letters demanding

Mr. Hamilton: Who is the un- 'fabulous summ of money undered four days and on July she

licensed driver. took the complainant's son out to pain of assassination.

The Police: A Chinese girl, paid not the slightest attention to tea. That was the last seen of the Your Worship.

Mr. Hamilton to defendant: You boy who was the subject of the these threats but had engaged on charge. The mother made a report licence to drive your car? You are❘ did not know what owners could do

allowed a young lady who had no armed bodyguard. Theatrical cir- cles are greatly alarmed, other to the police, saying that she surfined 810 or 14 days.. actors wondering if they, too, are pected the woman.

Mr. Ma

in danger. The crime still remains the chief topic of conversation in the city.

LI TSAI HSIN TO LEAVE" TANGSHAN.

(Wah Tez Tat Pao.)

SHANGHAI, Aug. 8. Marshal Li Teni Hain will leare Tangshan in the near future and has decided to live in Nanking.

INDIAN STUDENT SENT

FOR TRIAL..

ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF YOUNG GIRL.

An Indian student formerly at Sheffield University was committed Mr. A. D. Sequeira, summoned

the for trial at Leeds Assizes by the for similar offence to above, said that he had left Sheffield Magistrate on the charge his dog to wander. abont - in of abducting Edna Ridge, aged. 16, the garden to protect his property. It was very large and he could not of Wood View, Wincobank, Shef- chain the animal. His Worship, re-field. marked that he knew Kowloon Tong walls and they were very low. He about it. Sergeant. Cordedirx point ed out that in the present case the gate had been left open as the dog when he chased it. Defendant was fned 85.

The boy had been handed over KEVOLVER FOUND ON POLICE | re-entered the garden by the gate

to a' man who subsequently sold him in a perfectly legal transac- tion, through the S.C.A.

The second defendant's home had been used to keep the boy in prior to his sale. This woman was known to be a broker in children"

Efforts were made to arrest the man involved in the kidnapping,

but without success.

The first defendant was sentenced to one year's imprisonment, and the second defendant acquitted.

PIER.

MUZZLE NOT BOUGHT.

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At previous bearings it was alleg ed that the student, Harbans. Lal Minocha, had taken the girl to hotels in Sheffield and Chesterfeld and assaulted her, eventually fear- ing her at Chesterfield, where she was found in distress in a disused warehouse.

For the defence it was submitted that the girl was "man mad," and would go anywhere where men were. It was also submitted that the pro- A summons against Mr. G. F.secution had not proved that the Nightingale, of 25 Humphreys girl had been induced to go with Building, was answered by a Minocha, but had gone of her own Chinese, who said that his master free will. The defending solicitor who applied for the confiscation, was at present in Japan. His said that the allegations depended

At the Kowloon Magistracy yes- terday Mr. T 8. Whyte Smith made an order for the confiscation of a German revolver which was and by two soldiers of the Punjab Regiment, and handed over to the Police. Detective Sergeant Kellett,

anid that the revolver tad been handed to the police by Captain Moriarty of the Punjab Regiment. It was found on the steps of the Police Pier Kowloon on Sunday afternoon.

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master bought the dog shortly before entirely leaving the Colony and had not got

muzzle for it.

His Worship registered a caution and told the defendant that, it would be no excuse in future to plead that his master was in Japan.

on the uncorroborated

story of the girl, and that on such evidenco the accused should not be sent for trial.

The accused pleaded not guilty, but did not call evidence, and re- served his defence.

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