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ALLEGED PIRATE - CAPTURED.

HUNTED DOWN BY VILLAGE

VOLUNTEER.

SCENE ON SHAKI ROAD.

[FROM OUR OWN COLESPONDENT.7

CORRESPONDENCE.

STAFF BONUSES.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS."'1

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SI,-At the annual general meet- ug of The Hong Kong Amuse ments, Ltd. held on July 24 last, the Chairman of the Company made reference to staf. bonus in the fullowing words:--

The bonus to staff is practically the same amount as for the previous year, and is to be distributed at the discretion of the Managing Diree tor. I am sure you will agree that they have deserved this apprecia tion of their services."

CANTON, Sept. §. A man name Wong Yuk Kai, alleged to have taken part in the piracy of an Asiatic Petroleuru Company launch on April 3, soar Mo Team Tau on the West River." was caught in Shaki Road yester day afternoon. The alleged pirate Was actually arrested by Wong

This was put before the meeting Ngam, a member of the village in the usual way, and unanimous militia of Yunys, who happened toly passed. The word "discretion" be in Canton. The two men met as used by, the Chairman could, of and Wong Ngan accosted the alleged pirate and their "arga- course, cover a very wide range of ment attracted the Police, who

meaning, but the inference at the The took both to the station,

Meeting upon my mind, and doubt defendant denied the allegation. maintaining that he was a good less upon the minds of all share that the citizen of Canton. Hut the plaintiff holders affirmed that he was a member of the gang that pirated the steam launch, Plaintiff told the Police that he had heard that the man came

to Canton in disguise to purchase ducks for the gang. He followed to Canton with a view to finding him and arresting him. It so hap pened that the two met on Shaki fload. Wong Ngam added that two other members of the gang had been rounded up by troops under Colonel Wong Tsit Man and are being tried.

BUFFALO AMOK.

A big water buffalo was arrested and brought to the Police Station last night for breaking the peace! The animal was being led to a slaughterhouse in Canton from an outlying village but entering, the city, it became frightened at the sight of group of young students dressed in white clothce. The

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Managing Director meant to usc his "discretion" as to how the amount of $7,000 voted would be Apportioned to the staff, according to length of service and merit of each individual cane.

Up to time of writing I under- stand that the amount has not yet been paid out.

Upon addressing the Managing Director for is explanation,, un‹ der date of the 6th. instant he re- plied as follows:-

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"In reply to your letter of even date, I would remind you that the Bonus Vote was passed and the distribution left to my discretion. and this rantter will be dealt with as I think fit in the interests of the Company."

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1929.

LILIUS EXPLAINS. HIS DEBTS AND ·

ASSETS.

CROSS-EXAMINATION DUEL WITH PROSECUTING SOLICITOR.

MONEY DUE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!"

MAGISTRATE RESERVES HIS DECISION.

Calculating defendant's debts" at the time he left the Hotel Mr. An- drewes put it to the defendant that he would have been in pocket over $1,980 when he left for Japan.

Es Worship remarked that it would be hardly "in pocket."

Mr. Andrewes then changed his expression to having received value to the extent of $1,280.

Defendant said that he had every chance of becoming the publicity agent for the N.Y.K., which was no amall post. It meant, not only a free trip to Japan, but all over the. world on a comfortable salary.

Mr. Andrewes pointed out to de Aleko Eugene Lilius, the American him $1,000. He estimated that be

in various Peninsula Hotel he had received journalist who is charged with tween 81,400 and $2,000 was due to fendant that whilst staying at the obtaining goods by fraud from a him for his articles number of local firma, was again magazines, while there was a comico in extras. He was living in before, Mr. T S. Whyte Smith at mission on the sale of birds-in considerable luxury.

Singapore which he was negotiating Kowloon Magistracy yesterday.

Mr. B. Andrewes, Assistant for a certain buyer. This would Crown Solicitor, prosecuted, and realise a large sum, approaching Mr. F. C. E. Rendall appeared for

the defendant,

Prior to the resumption of the case Mr. Rendall intimated to His Worship that he wished to point out a remark made by the Sunday Herd in their report of the pro- ceedings on

Saturday morning. Therein they described the defend- ant as being "a self styled American journalist." Mr. Rendall considered this to be very improper and said that there was no doubt whatever that the defendant was a journalist af repute. "It was quite out of order for such a remark to be made about the defendant at this stage of the hearing," said Mr. Rendall.

His Worship asked Mr. Rondall if there was evidence to show that the defendant was a journalist of repute. Mr. Rendal! replied that he ad credentials to prove that he

was.

$1,000.

Mr. Rendall: 'Did you intend to leave Hong Kong on September 1 and return to Japan?—Yes.

Did it over occur to defendant tha, he should cable for money to pay for the luxury which he was enjoying De- fendant said that he was going to cable for the money.

Dud Cheque,

Did you intend to pay all your Mr. Andrewes: Have you ever hills before you finally left 1-Cer-given an dud cheques in the tainly.

Colony Defendant: Not knowing-

The "Bird Money" Questioned.

Mr Andrewes, cross-examining defendant, asked about the birds money commission which defendant spoke of. Defendant said the birds were very dear and east between 850 and 8100 gold a pair. The mat whom he was buying them for hnu arranged everything in the way of money.

Defendant had himself made similar purchases for other people.

Referring to the romittance which defendant said he was to receive, Mr. Andrewes asked why he did not pay some of his bills. Defendant replied that he did pay some but he needed what money he had for his work. As for the $1,400 witness said it was due to him and he was going to send for it.

DEFENDANT'S EVIDENCE. Defendant then went into the wit- ness box and continued his evidence, that according to his schedule he

Only $1 When Arrested. was to have returned to the Colony

"Would it be right to say that before September 1, as he intended to make use of the free ticket on you had only se on your person an N.Y.K. steamer sailing to Japan. when you were taken over by Sergt. He said that although he was some-Whelan at Singapore" asked Mr. Witness replied with what delayed by his ship's visit to Andrentes. Cebu he knew that he could have some heat: "That would be a lie."

Later witness said that he had got back to Hong Kong before that date. Since he had been in gaal misunderstood Mr. Andrewes and he had received copies of various that he thought he (Mr. Andrewea) magazines to which he contributed meant when he (defendant) was ar articles. He produced copies of reated by the poles in Singapore the Overseas Travel and Japan; he had only that sum. It might have The latter contained an article on him over because he had spent a lot the Peninsula Hotel. His scrap of money on developing films and book contained articles which had on postage while under detention by bern, published in the Illustrated the Singapore police. London Newa

ly.

Mr. Andrewer, produced a re- turned cheque and asked defend- at why he had resorted to giving a cheque like that when according to his own story, he had money. Defendant' said that it was the first time that he had had received notice about his cheque.

ant's room

Referring to the visit of the Pioneer Silk Store man to defend

in the Peninsula and his refusal to give the man one of the two cheques, Mr. Andrewes naked defendant if the salesman had given a true account of what took place.

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Defendant said he had not. Mr. Andrewes: Do you say he is a liar -I certainly do.

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Mr. "Andrewes: Why didn't you instritet your solicitor to cross- examine the witness on that point, or say that it was a lie -I didn't know that it was permitted to call him a liar in Court. Anyhow I'm saying it now.

The Missing Counterfoil, Mr. Andrewes showed defendant that there was a missing counterfoil in the cheque book, and asked if was the counterfoil of the dis- he could explain it, especially as it

that he could not explain it. He considered there was nothing dis- honest. It was his cheque book and hn could do what he liked with it.

Mr. Andrewes: You can't explain it then 1-No.

Mr. Andrewes: I only asked you if you could.

Now, Sir, if public companies keep their staffs waiting indefinite animal at once started to kick and, ly for distribution of cash which breaking the rope attached to is rightly belongs to them, it is often nose, it escaped from'a anisil boy bound to cause considerable em- leading it and rushed down Tak barrassinent or hardship for some and showed them to His Worship. been so when Sergt. Whelan took honoured cheque Defendant saidi Soon Road, It chased every pedes who may have committed themse! trian it could and "and was soon

ves to meet certain obligations in far ahead of the boy. It was at this point that it began to de dam- anticipation of their bonus.

While the Managing Director age. lt dashed at a tree where a small lad was eating his bowl of may be legally justiñed in acting as he thinks fit under his interpre vice. The mother of the lad was

tation of the word "discretion,' standing near and rushed to get

the moral obligation is very her son out of danger. But she was overtaken by the animal which different one. knocked her down and trampled on her. After this the buffalo went on its way. The injured woman was picked up and taken to the Canton Municipal Hospital in a critical condition.

Meanwhile a group of Police got together and "chased the mad animal. It was finally caught and led to the Second Sub-Station.of the 3rd Police District, where it remained overnight together with its guardian.

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I shall be pleased to furnish any shareholder who may be sufficiently interested in this case with copies of all letters passing between my self and the Managing Director of the Company if they will address ne care of my P.O. Box 591.--- Yours, etc.

C. MANCINI.

Hong Kong, September 7.*.

CROWN LAND SALES.

TWO LOTS DISPOSED OF

YESTERDAY.

THE LAST STRAW! The restaurant keepers of Canton declare that they will put up with the tax farmers no longer and will go on strike! The tax farmers are

Two lots of land were, offered for collecting, each day 15 per cent. of sale by public auction at the Crown the takings and they are insisting Land Office yesterday afternoon. upon the restaurant keepers enter: The first lot, Inland Lot No. 2915 ing on counterfeils every sum paid situated at Wong Nei Chung waS by a custonier. This might seem sold to Mr. Wen Wui Kee of 49 sensible method of keeping a check Cough Street for $8,500. The up on both parties, but the Canton set price was 88,400. The land tua restaurant keepers do, not see it an area of about 4,200 sq. feet and in this light. The system is de- its anoual rental is $24.

cumbrous, and they nounced na declare that they will never com-

ply with it. They have had to put up with many exactions and much tyranny from the tax farmers but counterfoils are the last straw,

CANTON-SHIEKLUNG TELEPHONE.

The long distaste telephone be tween Canton and Sheklung. in- stalled by the Department of. Re- construction, has been completed. The work was started at the begin- ning of the last month, some d workmen being engaged in putting up telephone poles and in wiring. The system is only of a temporary nature no underground wires having been laid. The line will be "open ed" on the 13th instant.

THE LURE OF NANKING.

New Kowloor Inland, Lot No.

1273 with an area of about 8,563 sq. feet was sold to Mr. Kong Wong of 1 Wong Chuk Street at the upset price of 89,843. It is situated in Ki Lung Street and has an annual

rental of $16.

"RED" AGITATORS IN COURT.

BORBED HAIRED GIRL REMANDED.

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Payment for his articles was re- ceived by mail and cable remit tances.

He left instructions for these remittances to be sent to the Finnish Legation in Japan and to the Consulate-General at Sydney In Hong Kong his address was either the Peninsula Hotel or the N.Y.K. Office. The remittance, bow ever, took some time to find him.

Defendant said that when he saw the manager of the Peninsula. Hotel, he suggested that in return for special boarding rates he would give the Hotel publicity. He had been the guest of the N.V.K. and the East Asiatic Company.

Referring to bis remittances, de, fendant said that he had given in structions to the publishers of his articles to hold payment until such time that be sent for it. In this way amounts due to him generally accumulated over lengthy periods.

Mr. Andrewes: So you bad a good deal of liberty 1-Oh; quite.

Mr. Andrewes: But why did you allow yourself to be reduced to practical poverty - tell you why. I write for papers and maga- zines and I cable for the money when there is enough to cable for I have been moving around quite a lot and all these remittances have been chasing me over half of the

world,

Mr. Andrewes further pressed de fendant why he had allowed himself to get so short when he had over

1,400 due to him.

Defendant: Why do I want money, I have free passage and free

board.

the Peninsula Hotel!

His Worship: No free board at

Defendant said that he spent a lot of money in Manila and Cebu. He had cabled for the money and expected it to arrive on August 15. Defendant then complained of the manner in which he was "bothered by the man from the Pioneer Silk Store." "He troubled me in my bath and would not leave me alone, said defendant.

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Case for the Defence,

Mr. Rendall remarked to His Wor

ship that the lady whom he wished to call regarding the purchase of the bracelet at Sheriff's Jeweller's Shop could not be called and the

case for the defence was closed. Reviewing the evidence, Mr. Rendall said, that defendant was a free-lance journalist and had merely handed in his card to the Pioneer Silk Store to let them know" who he was. He had been given credit on the fact that he resided at the Hotel and that he wore good clothes. There was nothing wrong in handing in his card. Mr. Rendall himself had often been addressed us

Randall" and a card would clear the point.

Defendant had intended to go to Macao.but it was only at the last minute that he decided to go on board the Catton. He did intend to return to Hong Kong and to avail himself of the free ticket to Japan. When bills were outstand ing the general thing was to seek refund by a writ or 'civil action, but not by criminal proceedings.

The First Charge. Speaking of the first charge in connection with the Pioneer Silk Store, defendant said that he was walking with a friend in Hong Kong

The Summons to Macao. ore evening and they entered the

Speaking of defendant's visit to Pioneer, Silk Store. He had pre- viously visited the branch of this Macao Mr. Andrewes asked why be Mr. Rendall read out to his Wor store at the Peninsula Hotel but had gone there. Defendant said chip cases on record of fraud where intent to defraud was the vital thought their prices too high. On that he received an urgent message. entering the store with his friend He refused, when asked, to divulge point to be proved. If there was to big the name of the person who had light "doubt in his Worship mind, and before he sent it. The message was a verbal the defendant, he thought, was en- the salesman remarked "Ob. I know you, left the shop he was asked to visit summons to come to Macao immed-titled to have the benefit of it.

iately.

the Kowloon branch.

Mr. Andrewes: What to do? Defendant said that be was going on an expedition out to sea from Macao, but refused to speak any more on the subject. He said that he knew the man but could not tell

Leg Paling.

Later be happened to examine

All Hangs on the Fraud. some articles in the window at the

Mr. Andrewes addressing his Kowloon branch and was invited to

Worship pointed out that every- come in. They asked him to buy

thing hung on what the defendant's but he painted out that he had no

intentions were at the time. What available cash. The salesman re-

were the defendants actiona He marked that he would need not pay | his name.

made promises and did not keep now but might make a small de-

them, and had left the Colony and posit. Defendant explained, that he

Referring to defendant's conver-put himself almost beyond reach. couldn't even do that, because he

"It is all very well," remarged needed every cent he had for his sation with Mr. Rodrigues, the re-

for the defendant At the Central Magistracy yester-work. A tall man in the shop said: ception clerk of the Peninsula Hotel, Mr. Andrewes,

Mr. Andrewes asked what time the

to say that he intended to pay his "Oh, that's all right, buy now and conversation took place. Defendant bills now that he has been caught, day a Chinese girl of 17, charged with possession of seditious pay later.""

Mr. Bendall: Then you didn't denied that it took place as stated but before he left be made no evidence (on the evening of July effort to pay the hills. The defen propaganda, She was also charged. with distributing it.

ask for credit but it was given to

8) but that he spoke to Rodrigues in dant had allowed himself to be. you -Yes."

Referring to the other charges, the afternoon. So told the latter that reduced to practical poverty and to

he was going to Macao on a Stand- defendant said that they were all

It was now eix or seven weeks the same. The ring which he pur.ard Oil launch as the guest of the appear in a foreign court. chased from Sheriff Brothers was Governor of Macao. Defendant re-

not produced any of the money not sold by the proprietor who marked that he was pulling Rod. since his arrest and defendant bad claimed to have done so in his rigues's leg when he told him that which he eaid was ready for him at

zane person would

any moment. He had run up bills evidence, but it was sold to him story.

in the hope of escaping payment. very surprised to find that Rod-The only inference to be drawn was wished to call as a witness.

rogues had entered it in the book.

that his intentions were to defraud "How did you propose to go, Mr. Rendall explained that the

the bad managed to get away lady whose name was Malloney had asked Mr. Andrewcs

Defendant said that he went on it would have been all right; bul ANOTHER 'PLANE REACHES promised to come, but the bad since, the s.o. Sui Tai. He went on board now that he is caught the cap fits

he was informed, left for MaenG.

Continuing, defendant said that late at night and slept on board so in the other direction," said Mr. The anti-Japanese Boycott Society

she was present when he bought as to be there when it sailed the Andrewes. the bracelet and that he had told next morning at a a.m. He knew which prolonged its existence and activitice long after the boycott

the salesman that he would pay for the Captain well and had made

several trips with him. it on August 15. was finished, eventually changed.

Mr. Andrewes suggested that it ite name to the "Citizens' Com

Remittance from Grandmother] SHANGHAI, Sept. 9.

defendant had made such a remark nitted for the Salvation of the

The Canton aeroplane. "Nam- Continuing his evidence defendant to Rodrigues he might have also "Country." Not having cut much-

ice under this designation they now hoi," which was forced to descend said that since he had been in made the same remark to Mr. style themselves the Society for the at Tungyang district, in Chekiang, prison he had received a letter from Arreġgar. Defendant replied that Abolition of Unequal Treaties.

his grandmother who was sending were of a very different type, has arrived at Shangbai.

The defendant, a bobbed-haired girl claimed that she was given the documents by someone in Saiwanho As soon as General Chen Ming

Defendant was remanded for a Shu returns to Canton, says a week, veraacular Press report, Generals A formal remand of one week was Chea Tea Teng and Heung Honano granted in the case of two men Ping will go to Necking to attend who are charged with possession the National Defence Conference, and distribution of "red" pro- by a young salesman. There was understand that and defendant was They will probably leave on about paganda at the gates of the Naval

Dockyard during the week-end.

the 20th inst

UNDER ANY NAME AS SWEET!

SHANGHAI.

(Wah Tez Tat Pao.)

Indy with him at the time who he

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His Worship thought that it was too much to say that the defendant didn't intend to pay, but it did seem that he was quite regardless of the date of payment. He would reserve his decision in the case.

The hearing was adjourned til Saturday morning, the 14th, at 11.26

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