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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1929.

DOLLAR TO BE THE STEAMER STEWARD SERVICE OF LEGAL

FINANCE UNIT.

SUED..

KWANGTUNG GOVERNMENT JUDGE DISBELIEVES THE

ORDER.

THE 'TAEL' TO GO,

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, Aug. “26, 2 The Provincial Government of Kwangtung has declared in a cir. cular announcement to the public that hereafter the financial unit for the Province will be the dollar in Central Bank of China notes, and not the taal or ounce in silver coin, From time immemorial the Chiocre merchants have always looked upon the **ounce

the standard financial unit. But the Govert. ment states that this method is cumbersome and is not in accord- ance with modern usage. It is not known how the merchants, who have been so accustomed to the other way of counting, will react to this Government order.

FULL PAY FOR OFFICIALS,

The Government employees in Canton were delighted to hear that on and after September Y they will again receive their salaries. is full. Ever since the fall in value of the Gentral Bank of Chinà notes con- sequent upon the inter-Kwang war, Government employees have been getting only 30 per cent, of their sklarics. This was a real hardstup for many people to whom the extra 20 per cent, means the difference between comfort and "pinching."

With this announcement came an edict abolishing the "30 per cent. silver and 40 per cent, banknotes for payment of taxes, From now on taxes will be the same as before the inter-Kwang war and the extra twenty per cent. will not have to be paid

TARIFF AUTONOMY.

To make up for this loss of re- venue, the Provincial Government.

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DEFENDANT..

A CATERING CONTRACT.

At the Summary Court yesterday, the Puiane Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) referred to the statements of a defendant as a pack of lies.

Both parties were Chinese, the plaintiff, merchant, claiming $100 as two months' rent due by the defendant in respect of the stenward's department of the 5.3. Charles Hardouin.

Plaintif conducted his own case and Mr. A. el Arculli appeared for the defendant.

According to the plaintiff, he held a licence from the company to cater for the food on board, and he let the defendant have the work on condition that he paid 8200 a month for rent, but the defendant said he was not called upon to pay rent and there was no agreement. He received no pay and he had to maintain the staff.

the

His Lordship said that if the defendant's story was true, plaintiff had defrauded the Com- pany. Why then should not Mr, Arculli support his case by getting evidence from the Company's offi vers? If the defence was that the contract was with the Company and not the plaintiff, the Company's

offrers would know about it.

Mr. Arculli said he was instruct-

ed that the scle. control of the Company was vested in the plain

Therefore it tiff and his uncle. would be difficult to get such evidence.

His Lordship said the question was to whom was the defendant liable to pay rent? He, himself, said he was not liable to pay any

He stood there in the box thing. and told me a pack of lies," added his Lordship.

Mr Areulli again contended that the Company should have sued, and pointed out that the defendant might be sued again.

His Lordship: He has only himself to blame. If he had only

DOCUMENTS.

POINT RAISED IN SUPREME

COURT CASE.

SUGAR CONTRACT CLAIM.

RED THURSDAY SEQUEL.

TWO COMMUNISTS SENTENCED.

PACK OF SILLY EXCUSES.

FO

I have every sympathy with

Sentences totalling 15 months' people who try to keep within hard labour each were imposed by these extraordinary provisions and Mr. E. W. Hamilton » ou two I should be glad to hold or lay Chinese, who were charged with dawn some procedure thas was re- possession and distribution of asonable. But I am afraid, in view seditious propaganda. With of the specific requirements of See-gard to the charge of distribution tion 298, I cannot see my way to the defendants were charged with do it. I am perfectly willing to distributing without the permission give you an adjournment to effect of the S.C.A., distributing with a the service." These remarks were view to creating a breach of peace made by the Chief Justice (Bis and interfering with the maintain. Heary Gollan) at the Supreme ance of law and order in Bong Court yesterday in dealing with an Kong and also in China. Both ex parte case and serving of docu-

defendants were "arrested 00 mienta

August 1.

Mr. F. C. Jenkin appeared for the plaintiff, the Wah On Hong firm, of 5,"Bonham Strand West, who claimed 89,830 from the Luen Loi firm, and Lam Kam, managing partner, 52, Connaught Road West, as damages for alleged breach of contract.

BOXING BULLY SUMMONED.

INCIDENT IN A HAPPY VALLEY HOUSE,

OFFENDER BOUND OVER,

Belors Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg at

F. C. E. Rendall (of Messrs. Russ Central Magistracy yesterday, Mr.

&Co.) appeared for Mr. Blok in A summons brought against N. B Maher for use of abusive language, which charge was admitted by the defendant.

Mr. Rendall said that the com-

plainant lived with a respectable family at 80, Wongneichong Road, On August 11 the defendant had apparently been drinking ever since the morning, and in the afternoon he entered the house. Seeing that He was not sober, the lady of the house asked him to go away, but he refused and created a disturb

Police evidence was to the effect that first defendant was seen throw- ing pamphlets into the street. Hence, abusing the people in the" was arrested near No. 184, Des house and especially the complain Voeux Road Central from which ant, and challenging him to come"

down and fight. doorway he had emerged.

The second man was seen by two

According to the statement of claim, there were two contracts for Java sugar. One contract was for 2,000 bags, equalling 3,300 pieuls constables who were travelling in at $7.83 per pical, $25,839. The the lower compartment of a tram other contract was for 500-bags, | ear. The defendant threw a hand- equalling 825 picula at 20:33 Perful of leaflets into the air where pical, 86,872.75, making a total of

3,711,25. When the defendant upon the constables chased, and failed to take delivery, plaintiff caught him. sold 4,125 picul by auction at 87.30 per picul, making a total of charge, explaining that he was on The first defendant, denied the 830,112:30, leaving a. deficit of 82,008.75. Further costs incurred is way to Siam, having arrived were storage at 5 cents per picul, from Kwong Chow Wan. He told 8208.25 and auctioneer's fee, 325, direct steamer from Kwong Chow His Worship that there was no making the total claimed."

Wan to Siam. He claimed that he was wrongly arrested.

The question arose as to whether the statement of claim had been served upon the defendant. Mr. Jenkin said that as Messrs. Hast-

The second delenlant said that he was employed by the Waterworks in Hong Kong and that he was on

ags, Dennys and Bowley had en- tered an appearance for the defen-is way to his home in Pokfulam when he was arrested by the two dant on May 13, it could be im- served, but his Lordship did not think Mr. Jeskin could get over the difficulty in that way.

As the defendant would not leave the complainant telephoned for the police, but when à detective arrived the defendant had gone to his house two doors away. On his way to

his own horien be caused further trouble, said Mr. Kendalt - and shouted further abuse at the com- plaincat who was then standing on the verandah.,

Mr. Kendall went on to say that

the defendant was skilled in the knowledge to terrify people, especi art of boxing and be used this ally after he had had a few drinks. He understood that since the sum- mon was taken out be had threat- ened one of the complainant's wit-

nesses.

in accordance with orders from the told the truth here, the position plied that the statement had been constables. He said be willingly speaking with the witness in quee

ceous

Nanking Ministry of Finance, wil impose a special import duty on flour, oatmeal and other farina. products, heginning from. September 1. At present these commodities pay only the ordinary import duties levied on commot articles of food. The Government is organising a special office to col- leet this new tax.

WASH YOUR MONEY-OR

LOSE ITT

might have been different.

After further argument, his Lord- ship gave judgment for the plain- tiff on claim and costs, with a stay of execution for a week.

CANTON AIR SQUADRON,

TO TOUR PROVINCES. General Chang Wai Chung, Chiel of the Aviation Bureau, will short. ly be setting out for Nanking where he will see Chiang Kai Shek, and iso assume office as Head of the National Aviation Service.

After further submissions, his Lordship commented 18 quoted above and adjourned the case until Saturday for the statement of claim to be served on the defendant.

CROWN LAND SALES.

FOUR KOWLOON LOTS DISPOSED OF YES- TERDAY.

submitted to a search but agthing was found on him, ̧

His Worship addressing the de- fendants pointed out that there was the strong evidence of "the con- stables against both men that they threw the leaflets and other docu- ments into the air. The first de- fendant had moreover asked him to believe that he was on his way to Siam. As a matter of fact there was regular communication between Ewong Chow Wan and Bangkok and he asked defendant why he should go out of his way to come here if it was not in the Com munist interest?

At this stage defendant asked leave to point out that he had been. tion in Portuguese and there had apparently been some misunder- standing.

The Magistrate remarked that it was & serious charge bring against the defendant

to

Mr. Rendall said that the witness concerned was in Court, but be would not press the matter: It was a point which he thought should should be mentioned to His Wor ship.

The Finance Department bas to. day issued na edict to the effect that silver coins are not to stamped or in any way marked. Coies must be clean and in good condition before they will be considered legat tender. The penalty for circulating flight. These Waco planes have were sold by public auction. The there was the evidence of two coat was most undesirable that in

General Chang will make the trip by air, and one or of the new Waco planes has been chosen for the 220 h.p. Wright Whirlwind engines, capable of high speed, and the

At the Crown Land Office yeater-

day afternoon four lots of land first Lot, Kowloon Inland Lot No. 3219, situated at Nathan Road, was sold to Messrs. Kum Yu Shek and

Addressing the defendant, His Worship said that he appeared to be one of those individuals who As regards the second defendant could not conduct himself properly Le bad claimed be a Government after a few drinks, and for his should give up drinking altogether. servant, an odd job coolie, but good it was advisable that he stables again. I don't believe a word either of you say," said his cidents like these should occur be tween non-Chinese members of the Worship.

His Worship then passed sen. community, and it was also a pity charges. "With regard to the skill to intimidate people. last charge, if you fell in the hands Defendant interposed to say that of the Canton authorities" said he was very sorry for what happen- The second lot, Kowloon Inland His Worship, there is no doubted and he felt so the day after the Lot No. 2213, with an area of about in my mind that they would put incident. 3,840 sq. feet was sold to Messrs, you against the wall and shoot Chan Tai Kan, Hui Yung Sing, you." Wong Tung Sang and Lau Po of. 225, Shanghai Street for $18,700. between Tung Chai Street and Fa Yuen Street, and has an annual rental of $102. The upset price was 814,144.

plains that the money-changers and forthcoming trip is in the nature of Ho Sui Woon of 189, Des Voeux traces totalling 18 months, on the" that defendant had used his boxing

Hoad, for 837,100. The upset price was $32,063. The land has an area of about 14,230 sq. feet and its an- nual rental is 8164.

dirty coins is to have them con- fecated. The Government com. certain bankers smear their coun- serious try out of these machines

in conditions that obtain in China. terfeit. coins with ink, so as to

A flight of six airplanes will ac palm them of for good ones more easily. But emeared coins have got company General Chang to Nan- to be cleaned before they can be king to enable a survey to be made used. Detectives are being sent to of the country over which they will watch the money changers and see fly, in relation to the requirements that the Government ordinance is of an air services, and also to enable carried out. One-third of the con- the fliers to study the conditions of fiscated money will go to the sup-cross-country flights in China.

The squadron will consist of four port of the School for the Poor

planes, Chukiang and Kwangchau. As already mentioned, General Chang himself will pilot of the Waco biplanes which were received some

New Kowloon Island Lot No. weeks ago. The route followed will be along the const, and it is General 1988, was purchased by Mr. Lew Chang's intention to touch at Amoying San of 100, Bonham Strand Fast for $10,200. The land is and Shanghai, and then fly to Nan-

situated at the junction of Apliu king.

Street and Shek Kap Mei Street, and has an area of about 6,324 sq. feet. The upset price was $9,450 Kowloon laland Lot No. 2214 was and its annual rental is 844. sold to Mr. Lee Ping Cheung of 8, Babbington Path at the upse price

and the Dostitute in Canton, and bombing planes and the two Ryan" The land is situated at Bute Street | INDIANS AND PROMISSORY fendant's expressions of regret in

the rest will go to the Provincial Treasury.

AUTOMATIC 'PHONES. With the formal inauguration of the automatic telephone system in Canton yesterday, the old system has been entirely discontinued in the "City. The only calls taken with the old style phones are from Police and Military Headquarters where it is considered necessary to have both systems for the time being at least."

Canton is delighted with the new automatic system: Large numbers.

It will be remembered that the two Ryan planes have already made flights across China and have proved their reliability: The Ryan planes are cabin plans whereas the other planes are all of the open cockpit type.

After General Chang has assumed of merchants and practically every his new office, it is very probably profesional man and woman have that a tour of the northern provinces installed these automatic tele will be made, but it has not yet. phones in their offices. They say been decided what province will be tuat one of the evils for which visited.

Canton has so long bean. noted-

the extreme difficulty of getting an

audible call through the 'phone-- places, to investigate for themselves has been eliminated.

the conditions of this big native Thousands of handbills

The inauguration of the new sys-industry.

tem was marked by an impressive have been distributed to the sikk Ceremony at the Canton Telephone merchants,, describing modern and Exchange. Several hundred per scientific methods of production. 800s were present, including mem The pamphlets state that the silk bers of the Shameen Consular industry of Kwangtung which once Body. The gathering was presided had a world market is now rapidly over by Mr. Lai, Secretary of the declining and many fliature plante have been forced to close, owing to Canton Municipality.

Ink of business. The present price for raw silk is about 8000 Hong Kong currency per picul, which is a big drop. Lack of capital, keen competition, and old fashioned methods of production are some of the real causes for the bir decline of the trade.

THE KWANGTUNG SILK INDUSTRY.

.......

GENERAL CHEN MING. SHU'S PERSONAL INVESTIGATION. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, Aug. 20. General Chen. Ming Shu, accom- panied by the Reconstruction Com- missioner. (Mr. Tang Yin Wa), the Finance Commissioner (Mr. Fan Ki Mo) and several other members of the Provincial Government, recent ly made a tour of the silk rearing districts of Shun Tak and other (Continued on next Column.)

The Government is doing all it can to help producers to regain the markets. It has established model filiature plant ut Linguen University where the latest methode are practised. The silk produced in this experimental station fetches over $1,200 Hong Kong currency per picul, thus showing that the, industry is capable of revival. The Government is optimistic and feels confident that the old prestige of Kwangtung silk can be restored.

$10,500. The area is about 21,000 sq. feet and is situated at Waterloo Road. The annual rental is $144.

NOTES.

CONTRADICTING STORIES OF PAYMENT.

At the Summary Court yesterday, an Indian money lender sued a motor car driver, also an Indian, for 8744 alleged to be due on two promissory notes. The notes were for $200 and 8400, the remainder being interest for twelve months.

The defendant maintained that in each case he received half the sum, entered in the notes. The note for $200, he said, was signed (Continued on next Column.)

WRITING HOME

Eis Worship advised the defen- dant to conduct himself better in the future with his neighbours He was taking into consideration de-

binding him over to keep the peace for six months on a surety of 850. He would also make an order for payment of 83 by the defendant to- wards the complainant's costs.

jointly with another man who was since dead. Defendant said that he settled this note in May last, but that the plaintiff did not re turn the note to him. A witness We brought to corroborate this statement.

His Lordship disbelieved this evidence and gave judgment for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed and costs.

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