1929-08-15 — Page 5

KWANGSI - LEADERS BATHING FATALITY

TO BE ARRESTED.

NEW ORDER FROM NANKING.

CANTON'S BUDGET

ECONOMIES....

TROM OUR OWN CORRISPONDENT.]

CANTON, Aug. 14. The Canton authorities have re

AT SHUM SHUI PO.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF INQUEST JURY.

The enquiry into the circum- stances of the drowning of a Chinese schoolbay, in a quarry pool rear Shum Shui Po, was concluded at

the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. Mr. T. S. Whyte, Smith sat as Coroner anisted by a jury com

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15,

WIN A DIAMOND RING!

SEQUEL TO LOCAL SHOPS'

LOTTERIES.

WELL-KNOWN FIRMS SUMMONED

Recently two well-known Chinese" arms, the Lai Wah Company and The Chosen Company offered

The Lai exceeding two dollars. Wah Company offered a diamond At the previous hearing the Jury ring and a motor car to holders of

FATAL FIGHT IN CROSS STREET.

QUARREL OVER TWENTY CENTS.

STORY OF PRISONER'S ARREST.

The Magisterial proceedings com- menced yesterday against Yeung Kwai Tin,, who is charged with: murder of a Chinese coolic at Cross

ceived a cable from Nanking order. Prising of Messrs. Austin, Silkstone Pons to their patrons for purchases | Strest on July 25 last.

ing the arrest of Wong Shiu Rang.

and Atkins

Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, Assist ant Attorney-General, prosecuted,

and Pei Chung Hsi, the former returned a verdict of "death by winning coupons when 40,000 auch and the prisoner was undefended.

Kwangsi leaders. The Central "Government edict states,

other things. that Wong Shin Hung dangerous reactionary and is must be brought to book and punished.

misadventure," but asked for an

adjournment to visit the scene of the fatality before adding any rider to their verdict.

coupons had been issued. There wore also a number of smaller prizes, The Chosen Company ran their coupon aystem on similar lines but advertised that they were only

sing 20,000 coupons.

The offers were perfectly genuine and above board, but they were con- trary to the local Gaming Ordinance

and both firms were therefore sum-

moned before Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg

yesterday.

The Coroner and Jury visited the scene yesterday and on returning Beginning from this month the evidence was given by Mr. A. C Provincial Government" of Kwang Burford of the P.W.D., regarding tung is sending no more money to the conditions of the permit given Fukien and Kwangsi for military by the P.W.D. to the contractor for expenses. Mr. Fan Ki Md." Com the use of the quarry. He said that missioner of Finance, said that the the contractor had to all in any military budget of Kwangtung has holes at the order of the, P.W.D.

Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared been reduced to $2,500,000 a month

The Hole Now Tented In.

for these firms, submitted that And no money can be spared. Up

Mr. H. P. Lim, the contractor his clients had no idea that they to now Kwangtung has been ex

who was using the quarry at the were infringing the law and paint. peading well over $3,500,000 month on her army and navy, and time of the fatality told His Wor-ed out that everything was done ship that he had been given per " numerous ab.

mission to use the quarry on July 3, 1999. The quarry was in the same condition now as when he first took it over. The lease was granted by the FW.D. and he had nothing

од

account of

stacles," the local military leader bave not been able to put the pro posed economies into, operation, and the military expecses for this month remain the same as before,

1

openly. As soon as the Police told them of the impropriety of their action, they had stopped the system at once.

Outlining the case, Mr. Fitzroy said that the defendant, stabbed the deceased in bis breast with a abarp instrument on July 25 at 4.30 pim." At that time the deceased was having a meal in one of the many stalls in Cross Street.

After stabbing the deceased the

to Wanchai Road, where he was lost defendant walked on until he came among the crowd circulating rotad the hawkers' stalls. The streets were fairly well thronged at the time and it was an easy matter for de fendant to disappear.

The deceased, after he had been stabbed, walked down Tai Yuen Street and reached the Prays East A man from one of the houses close where he collapsed on the road. by saw him drop and applied first

Mr. Lo went on to say that hothaid but could not do anything.

Mr. Fitzroy went on to say that firms were willing to compensate the prosecution had four or Ave The Provincial Treasurer declares to do with any former holder of the public and stated that the Lai

witnesses who actually saw the blow the contract. He had never receiv-Wah Company were willing to pay

atruck The deceased was a banishea that in future the military expensed any order from the P.W.D. to 38 cents on each coupon issued eo

from Singapore sad should not of these two" provinces, Fukien and Kwangsi, will have to be paid by all in the hole, but was only told

have been in Hong Kong at all. hot to cut below the road level. The "the Central Government. Owing

The two men apparently had · a to the abolition of several taxes, fence now around the hole had been

quarrel some days before and the evidence would show that there had revenues of the Kwangtung / Put there since the accident at the might produce a coupon.

been a fight a few days before the fatal quarrel.

the

Provincial Government have of late suggestion of the police. been considerably reduced.

ANTI-SOVIET PROPAGANDA.

It was

for and the Chosen Company were willing to grant a reduction of ten per cent to any purchaser wbq

Mr. Murphy on behalf of the left to the discretion of the foreman police stated that the schemes were as to what part of the quarry was not objectionable but he could not withdraw the summonses. He also asked if the Police could have the numbers of the coupons already

cut.

!

Anti-Soviet propaganda is still School Teacher Exonerated. going on in Canton under the

The Coroner "addressing the direction of the Anti-Soviet Pub. licity Committee which has it Jury, extended sympathy to the headquarters im the Provincial father on the death of his son, but Kuomintang building. Everything pointed out that he did not think om done us keep the people that the school teacher mentioned in informed as to the march of events the case was to blame. The father in Manchuria. Handbills and pambad critised the school teacher he phlets are distributed, lectures are given in the Central Park, and the streets are placarded with anti- Soviet slogans,

SLOGANS VERSUS SUPERSTITION!

issued.

Mr. Lo promised that he would do all he could to assist the Police and His Worship accordingly registered. cause the latter had allowed the boy conviction and cautioned both to leave school early, which allowed firms. the boy to go to swim before return- og home. His Worship thought that the responsibility of the school" teacher ended when the boy left the school.

The Jury retired and on return The Committee for the Ameliora ing added the following riders to their verdict:-(s) That the tion of Customs and Manners a school teacher was in no way re preparing to stage a big demon sponsible for the sad death of the stration against all forms of superboy. (b) That the holder of the stition. Circulars are being sent to the merchant guilds, labour unions quarry permit, prior to the present permittee, should have been instruct

and other public organisations, asked on the expiration of his lease to. ing for their cooperation. It is all in the hole to road level. (c) not known if there organisations That the responsible authorities will care to help along this move should enfore proper precautions to ment for the sudden uprooting of

ensure public safety. time-honoured.. customs and beliefa. But the Committee is going ahead with its plans. Banners bearing "anti-superstitious" slogans, tar-EIGHT FARMERS SWINDLED toons depicting the folly of reli- gious beliefs, and other desight suitable to the occasion are to be carried through the street by the Amelistórs.

The Committee is also taking steps to stop the people using the old lunar calendar. From the be- ginning of the next year only the solar calendar shall be used, accord- ing to the Committee.

BY CLANSMAN.

A HEARTLESS TRICK.

Eight Chinese were bofore the Marine Magistrate for boarding the a. Empress of Russia, without permission. One of the defendants told his Worship that a clansman had promised to fix passages on payment of 8250 each,

which money was handed over to him. THE WATER SUPPLY. They bourded the vessel a few

minutes before, sailing,

GAIN OF 104 M.G. LAST WEEK

16

Mr. A J. Holland, Port Cap- tain of the C.P.R., told his Wor- ship that the defendants were found amongst the steeraga pas sengers a few minutes before the ship was due to leart. He did not FIGURES FOR HONG KONG. wish to press the charge but would like to make sure that nothing of The total storage in the island this nature would happen again. reservoirs on the morning of alone would try his best to get hold to of the man who had swindled them day, August 12, amounted

of their money. 1,350.64 million gallons shewing an imrease of 104.78 milion gallons during the past week; the amount collected from streams being 142.77 million gallons. A spoke

The week's consumption amount ed to 38.27 million gallons which includes 28 million gallots from the Taikoo Refinery Supply.

The rider main supply has meant an increase of nearly a millio gallons a day. For the week end- ing July 29, when there was twelve boura street fountain supply the consumption was 31.5 million gallona

KOWLOON WATER SUPPLY. The total storage in the main Jand reservoirs on the meaning of Monday, August 12, amounted to 44956 million gallons shewing an increase of 3.78 million gallons dur ing the past week and

The week's consumption amount ed to 23.23 million gallons,

The yield from the Shing Mun River and streams during the week is 31.17 millior: gallond.

KOWLOON RESIDENTS'

ASSOCIATION.

MATTERS FOR GOVERNMENT.

ATTENTION."

POLICE, PLAYGROUND, CASTLE PEAK ROAD, &c.

The meeting of the General Com mittee of the Kowloon Residents' Association was held on Monday

St. evening in the Andrew's Church Hall, Mr. O. M. Manners, O.E.E. (President) being in the chair.

A letter asked the opinion of the committee on a proposal to in- stitute an International Club, for Girls in Kowloon.

It was decided that the matter required further consideration and

1.

So far as the Crown could End out, said Mr. Fitzroy, the deceased owed the defendant twenty cents and at the time of the stabbing the defendant is alleged to have made use of the expression "If you can afford to buy conges you can pay

what you owe!"

After the affair, the defendant went back to his lodgings and after patting on bie sandals and a bamboo hat, he went out again. The Police combed out the district and came across a man who had seen the defendant near Cross St.ect that afternoon, wearing a black phir of trousers and coat. The witnesses for the Crown could give detaile of the clothing which the man who stabbed the decensed wore.

The defendant was arrested near the General Post Office on the in formation of a man who had earlier in the day seen him in Cross Street.

When charged, the defendant is alleged to have made a statement to the effect that he was struck árst and that he hit back with a knife.

Giving evidence, Dr. A. Cannon said that a post-mortem examine- tion on the deceased revealed an external wound between the third and fourth rib. The wound mea it was put back for further refer-sured half an inch wide but it pro ence.

ceeded downward and, inward to a depth of two inches. By means of a probe the doctor found that the wound was actually 5.7/18 inches deep. He was of the opinion that the wound was caused by what is generally known as a sack opener.

The hearing was adjourned.

......

Encroachments on Footpatha.

A letter from a resident of Torres Buildings with regard to danger to children and pedestrians caused by encroachment on footpaths by build ing contractors was laid before the meeting

܂

It was stated that representations

voted.

Detectives Heeded.

1929.

ROUND THE COURTS.

OPIUM IN K.-C. RAILWAY ENGINE.

The cass against an engine drivet. and two freman of the Kowloon Canton Railway wha were charged with possession of and dealing in opium, was concluded before. Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. *

Mr. A. E. Hall on behalf of the

engine driver, pleaded guilty of possession, but denied the charge of. dealing in opium. Mr. F. H. Loseby who represented the two stokers pleaded not guilty. Mr. B. C. K Hawkins, of the Imports and Ex ports Ofice, who presented, with drew the second charge against the first defendant

Revenue Officer Tallon said that he searched the coaches of the Canton express on its arrival st Kowloon Station on August &

the driver throw two packets in the When he came to the engine he saw furnace. One fell on the floor and a struggle ensued between him and the driver for passion of the packet. Another man boarded the engine during the struggle and threw the packet into the furnace. One packet. was retrieved and wis found to contain opium.

ir

Mr. Loseby submitted that the packets thrown into the furrace might have been anything. There

was no direct evidence that the packet which the third defendant threw into the fumico contained opium.

His Worship fired the driver $480 two months" hard labour, and discharged the other two defend-

of

anta.

STEALING TOOLS.

A Chinese carriage cleaner, of the K.C.R, was also before the Kowloon Magistrate for stealing a cold chisel and a steel wedge. He was convicted and sentenced to 34 days' hard labour.

Mr. J. Smith, of the K.C.R., told His Worship that the defendant had a good job and was a fool to steal at his age (51). It was the first conviction that had been sectir. ed for stealing tools from the Rail- way.

"THE STREET MUST BE KEPT

SAFE FOR WOMEN."

A Chinese who was convicted of snatching a handbag from a Chinese lady in Connaught Road Central, told Mr. T. M. Eazlerigg at the Central Magistracy that he was amongst a crowd and saw the lady's handbag fell to the ground. He picked it up with the intention of returning it to the owner. Va fortunately, he was accused of steal. ing it so he ran away.

Magistrate: Why did you run away!

▪་

Defendant: It was natural that should attempt to escape from such a predicament.

In sentencing the defendant to one year's hard labour and 4 strokes of the birch, His Worship said that the streets of Hong Kong must be kept safe for women. Men who came before him (Mr. Hazle rigg) for bag snatching would be

STREET FIGHTING

to the Folice had resulted in the been given by Government for the severely dealt with particular obstruction referred to work and the necessary. funds being removed, but in view of the prevalence of this practice on the

It was decided therefore to ex- part of contractors it was decided

pedite work on this playground, the to request the F.W.D. to ensure need for which was growing more that adequate footpath accommoda-

When two Chinese were brought before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the tion should be reserved in future, apparent every day. and that matsheds or hoardings erected in connection with building After & debate on the large Central Magistracy for "fighting, His Worship registered a convic-operations should not be permitted number of lateenies from dwelling His Worship remarked that he had

“blind" for houses in Kowloon, particularly tion but imposed a caution. He to render & corner. observed that the defendants seemed traffic. to be honest farmers and that they

Photographs of rocks overhanging had boarded the ship in good Castle Peak Road in an apparently faith.

dangerous manner were produced

It was decided to draw the atten- tion of the D.P.W. to the rocks referred to, and to stress the neces sity for their removal before serious accident takes place.

S.S. TIN YAT.

After several months at Shum Shui Po, following her seizure by the Canton Authorities during the recent trouble, arrangements are

&

Kowloon Tong, it was decided to been very Jenient with these ouses ascertain from the C.S.P. Whether and that it was time to tighten up. the strength of the Police Force in He cautioned ons offender and Boed Kowloon could be increased, more particularly as regards plain clothes the other $100 or three days im-

men

It was also decided to enquire whether a substation could be in- stituted at Kowloon Tong..."

The New Territories.

prisonment.

MASTER OF LOK SUN FINED.

Middle Boad Playground. Ve

The proposals of the New Ter The Government's reply to Britories Agricultural Committee in Captain H. R. Edmondson, mas

connection with this, year's showter of the stranded x. Lok Sun was before Commander G. F. Hoje having been before the Committee periodically, the question of a dona at the Marine Court yesterday morning for carrying to ses on tion of the funds was discussed.

A sum of $900 was manimously July 13th, a member of the crew voted, in view of the development (substitute of the Second Officer) de of market gardening in the Penin-without entering into an

greement The opinion was expressed that sula as a result of the work of the with him guilty, defendant said

Pleading the Middle Road Playground was Agricultural Committee and ite outside the terms of reference of steps towards ensuring an independ that he was busy at the time sna be operated by the Tin Sze the Playing Ground Committee, ent supply of food stuffs should any the matter slipped his memory,

inasmuch as sanction had already emergency prohibit their imports His Worship imposed, a fine of

(Oontinued on nest Column.)

ander way to run the as. Tin Yat query from the Association regard between here and Canton. The vessel's name will be changed to lng the lay out" of the Middle the . Tung Shan, and she will Road Playground, wherein it was fly the British flag. Mr. WJ stated that the question of this play Collom, R.N.R., has relinguished ground had been referred to the his command of the 8.8 On Les Playing Ground Committee, was to take over this ship. Mr. Fairfax, discussed. formerly of the 6 Kwong Fook Cheong will niso join, the Tung Shan as Chief Officer. She is to Company, her former owners being the Eook On 8.$. Co.

tion.

830

$13.05

—that's all you have to pay, for nhoc... comfort good appearasçe, and satisfaction.

POWELL's Shoes are mado with meticulous care, of the finest materials conforming to the footwear demands of the busy man whose shoes must be correct and comfortable erary hour of the day.

THREE SHOES OF QUALITY

** FITWELL " Price $14.50 Ten 10% discount for Qath 813.06 "KELTIC"

**BECTIVE"

$19.50 $23,50

917.55

$20.16.

Stocked in all the desired leathers, styles and sizes, at their respective prices offer the utmost value obtainable,

“FIT-WELL” SHOES

at $14.50 per pair

are made with plenty of room for toes-in Black and Brown Call-Leathers.

"KELTIC SHOES

at $19.50 per pair are made from Superior Scotch Leathers. Made one lest fit ing round the ankle than the fore part, gives a very, anug fit

"BEOTIVE" Shoes are England's Finest Footwear and made for the man of discerning taste.

46

'BECTIVE" Shoes we stock in Black and Brown Calf also Patent Leather suitable for all occasions.

Sole Agents :

Wm. POWELL, Ltd.

10, Ice House Street.

The Viva-tonal Columbia

POPULAR TABLE GRAND

BRITISH MADE

DOUBLE SPRING

MOTOR

NEW COLUMBIA".

PIANO-REFLEX

TONE ARM

NEW COLUMBIA No. 9 SOUND BOX

· IN OAK - $110 IN MAHOGANY $125 Le 10% Discount for. Cash.

The Anderson Music Co., Ltd.

"ICELAND VACUUM

ICE CREAM FREEZER

A STRONGLY-MADE ARTICLE BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED IN WHITE ENAMEL

PERFECTLY SANITARY

NEAT AND ATTRACTIVE IN

APPEARANCE.

EASILY CLEANED.

NO TIRESOME CHURNING.

NO EXHAUSTING SHAKING

INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD

Take it for a ride on your Motor Outing and there is a delicious refresher awaiting your pleasure. It goes into your ear containing a liquid, and in a little while by the Magic Power of the ICELAND" you are rewarded with a beautiful cream of a luscious consistency the flavour is what you make it 1

LANE CRAWFORD, LTD.

Phone Central 4567.

Hardware Dept.