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TRAFFIC IN OPIUM.

WOMAN FINED. $2,000.

TWO STRANGE LETTERS.

A Chinese woman who was con victed before Mr. E. W. Hamilton yesterday afternoon on a charge of dealing in raw opium was fined 89,000 or, in default, sent to prison for twelve months.

Another woman who was convict- ed on a charge of possession of 2 taels of opium was fined $60: OF alternatively one month's hard labour.

In the course of the evidence it. was shown that revenue officers re- cently raided No. 61 Queen's Road Central 3rd floor and there arrest- ed three persona. They found a parcel containing 59 tacls of opium on the root, One of the arrested women produced two tagls of opium to the Revenue Officers. She figured as the first defendant and was fined 880.

The other woman (who was con- victed of dealing in opium) was stated to have attempted to conceal two lettera on the approach of the Revenue Officers, hiding them in her clothing, but later she produced one letter and dropped the second..

The letters when translated were found to be carefully worded, and referred to a deal in "walnut kernels." some figures being given. There was a sentence in the Tetter reading you should read my letter' carefully until you perfectly un- derstand it and then destroy it by fire."

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Evidence was given by a dealer in walnuts to show that the prices and brands contained in the letter were absurd.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1929.

SAN FRANCISCO: ENTERTAINS

HONG KONG.

TIFFIN PARTY ABOARD S.S. MALOLO.

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG'S MESSAGE FROM CHINESE

GENERALS.

U.S. SYMPATHY WITH CHINA.

The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce invited the Colonia) · Secretary (the Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman), Sir Robert Ho Tung; the Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, The Chairman of the Chinese Chamber and other representative business men to tiflu on board the Malolo yesterday. Others present were the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Et., K.C., the Hon. Mr. L H. Kotewall, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. M. T. Johnson, Mr. A. H. Ferguson, Mr. Allan Cameron, Mr. C. C. Scott, Mr. P. W. Parker, Mr. A. P. Bungey, Mr. F. McD, Courtney, and others.

Mr. Robert Newton Lynch, Vice-President of the San Fran. Cisco Chamber of Commerce, presided in the absence at Canton of Mr. C. C. Moore, the, leader of the cruise, which"the" San Francisco Chamber of Commerce has organised around the Pacifc.

At the conclusion of lunch, the toasts of "H.M: the King": and The Republic of China" were proposed by Mr. Lynch, the Colonial Secretary proposing the health of "The President of the United States,""

AMERICA, CHINA AND THE WORLD.

Sir Robert Ho Tung on China's

Leaders,

In welcoming the guests, Mr.juncture when the heads of the two Lynch said that, until the war, the great Governments have just been United States of America had re-meeting in the hope of bringing a garded itself as, to a great extent, little nearer realisation that great self-sufficing, but of late years they dream of universal peace by which Mr. A. E. Hall, who represented had more fully realized that they alone this world-not excluding the defendants argued that there was nothing in the letters which were partners with the English-China-can possibly be saved. would lead the Court to think that speaking world in the maintenance.Į (Applause.) they referred to opium. He added of their common civilisation. The humourously that Revenue Officers were generally very zealous and al. members of the present cruise were ways endeavoured to deduce things not on a tour of exploitation but from any article on which they were anxious to gain impressions laid their bonds. If they found a lump of mud the colour of opiam and information that would be they would assume that it was ultimately of mutual benefit. They opium until it was. analysed (Laughter). was open to suspicion, it was not reservoir of humanity in the world, he could scarcely, at such short for the defence to explain it, but with potentialities beyond the notice, give an account of his ad- rather it was up to the prosecution reach of human imagination. The to show that it referred to raw opium. Mr. Hall also drew at-solution of China's problems was tention to the fact that one of the essential to the safety of civilisa- letters was not opened and his client could not be presurned to tion and demanded the intelligence the kind words of sympathy which

Sir Robert Ho Tung, who was asked to address the gathering, thanked the hosts for the invitation

· ARMY OFFICER'S SPEED

MOTOR-CYCLE KNOCKS "DOWN GIRL.,

FINE AND COMPENSATION.

Lieut. Howard of the Somerset Light Infantry was before Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at Kowloon Magis. tracy for driving a mater-cycle negligently and in a manger dan- gerous to the public in Lai Chi Kok Road on September 7. The de-' fendant pleaded not guilty.

Sub-Inspector Hoare said that while he was on the verandah of the Shum Shui Po Folice Station he saw defendant pass towards Kowloon at high speed. On reaching Kweilin Street a young Chinese girl emerged from the side street and was struck by the defen dant's arm, or by the handlebar of the machine, and knocked down.

Witness cstimated the defen- dant's speed on passing the Station at about 40 or 45 m.p.h. He did not appear to slow down before the accident. Witness added that if the girl had gone one step further she might have been killed.

ROUND THE COURTS.

BURGLAR SENTENCED,

en" burglar who gained access to the second floor of a house in Western Street by climbing a drainpipe and through an open window early yesterday morning was disturbed while he was going He ran out of the house but was through the contents of a drawer.

arrested in the street. Sentence of six months hard labour was passed by Mr. E. W. Hamilton.

OPIUM CASES.

"Here is a gentleman smuggling on a large scale observed Mr. Hamilton when, a Chinese appested of 143 tacs of raw opium and 12 before him on a charge of possession

thels of Government opina.

The defendant was stated to have arrived in the Colony by the 48. engaged a coolie to carry ten chairs Kungso from Wuchow and had

for him. A Revenue Officer, stop ping the coolie, tested one of the chairs and found that the legs were not as hollow as they should be. Questions followed and this led to the arrest of the passenger from Wuchow.

imposed by Mr. Hamilton Fester- Fines of $3,800 and 81,400 were day, the alternatives being 19 | months' and six months' imprison- ment. In case the fines were not paid, the two jail terms were to run concurrently.

Did Not See the Gui. Lieut. Howard, in evidence, said SHIP STEWARD ARRESTED.. that he was about to pass a 'bus at the junction of the road when the girl ran out about ten yards in front of the bus. He was travel ling at about 30m.p.h. but the 'bus hid the pavement and he could Dot see the girl.

A steward on board the as Kum Sang

was charged before Mr. Hamilton yesterday with dealing in drugs. It was stated that lettere were discovered relating to certain drugs including cocaine.

R. O. Grimmitt, appearing for Inspector Hoare considered that the prosecution, asked for a romand defendant could have avoided the for a week as they were making in- accident had he exercised more quiries at Calcutta. He added in agreed, on this point. care in driving. Defendant, dis-reply to the Magistrate, that they wêre not sending for a witness from The Magistrate remarked that Calcutta

although there was no speed limit The case is formally adjourned Although the letter recoguised in Chine the greatest to be present and remarked that for-that part of the road, there until Friday next, bail of $2,000

know the contenta,

Mr. Hamilton in convicting pointed out that if the woman was ignorant of the nature of the let ters, it was strange that she should

The attempt to conceal them. Magistrate said that Mr. Hall ap- peared to be arguing that unless a person dealing in opium used the term "opium", no prosecution could succeed. The figures and

OPIUM ON CANTON GUNBOAT.

THE CAPTAIN DETAINED.

and spirituality of the entire world

their

was a point at which speed became being fixed. dangerous.

.

Defendant asked his Worship if the manner in which Chinese dart he had taken into consideration

across the road.. The Magistrate replied that in spite of that, they must be protected.

COLLECTING SPENT BULLETS:

Caps, Thicknesso of the Somerset In reply to the Magistrate defen. Light Infantry prosecuted a young dant said that 30 mph wad, his Chinese before Mr. Whyte Smith normal speed. He would not for trespassing on the revolver ever, travel at that speed through range on the Tai Po Road. The boy a crowd which had come out of a said that he wont there to collect. school or theatre:

#pent bullets.

The Magistrate warned the de- Speed a Matter of Opinion. fendant to tell his friends that the Mr Whyte Smith remarked that next time an arrest was made the of onion. He was taking the defendant was cautioned as he had the speed was, of course, a matter culprit would be caned. The de- fendant's own statement, although already qent a might in the cells. Inspector Hoare had estimated the speed be higher.

estimated by Sub-Inspector Hoare Defendant replied that the speed was when he passed the Police Station.

Pla

he was afraid that the defendant's The Magistrate pointed out that

driver. Sub-Inspector Hoare, how. record showed that he was a speedy ever, intimated that he certainly gave the defendant credit for being a good driver.

Sub-Inspector MacWalter, of the Traffic Department, was asked his opinion and said that he did not think anyone should be going more than 5 m.p.h. at the place in question,

The Magistrate imposed a fiad of

Compensation.

SERIOUS CHARGES OF ABDUCTION.

charged before Mr. Whyte Smith in A Chinese married woman was

tion of a 19-year-old girl who was connection with the alleged abduc stated to have been taken away from the Colony. There are five charges against the woman and she bearing was fixed for October 27 and 23. Detective Sergeant Fowlie was in charge of the osse

THE DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL.

SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY

COMMEMORATION,'

ventures-and he might say strenu ous treatment-in the North, He had listened with much pleasure to

had been expressed towards China and, particularly, of the Anglo- and he could assure the hosts that Saxon peoples. ·

they would be very much appre.

A Tribute to Hong Kong.

dated by his Chinese fricade. In the course of his visit. to the North Mr. Jaines Mills, of the Regent he had the honour of meeting all University, of California, mention the four leading Generals in China ed that he was a Canadian who and had the privilege of discussing had been compelled, on grounds of with them the prospects of the facts contained in the letters and health, to live further South. In industrial and commercial develop their general structure, went to ehow that they related to opium. visiting the third greatest port in ment of the country. He would That the deal at all events was the world they had been greatly give his American friends this mea illegal was suggested by the phrase struck by its commercial advantages ange from the Chinese Generais "You should read my letter careful- and natural beauty. They were im- ly until you perfectly understand it pressed with all that the British that any surplus funds at and then destroy it by fire." The people had done, and were doing, disposal would be welcome for the Magistrate opined that such phrases only appeared in guilty built on solid foundations, use of China. In reply, the question in all parts of the world: they purpose of developing the resources love letters or in illicit traffic

fshly, for the good of all races The first 'defendant was also living within their borders. Mr. would possibly be aeked, "With charged with possession of the Mills also complimented Sir Robert the exception of Hong Kong, where opium found on the roof, but on Ho Tung on his efforts to bring is there security in Chica? To that count, she was not convicted as about an understanding between this Sir Robert said that his answer the evidence against her was not the various factions in China, and was, Can anyone point to a single deemed sufficient.

concluded with a reference to the instance in which a justifiable claim conversations between Mr. Ramsay on China has not been recognised, BlacDonald and Mr. Hoover, re-or a trust abused by aby Chinese marking that the spirit that greet-Government ?" ed Mr. MacDonald when he landed Sir Robert referred, with plen in the United States was the true sant recollections, to spirit of America which honestly paid to San Francisco in 1918 when

a visit he $15. sought for peace and hoped it he had the honour of being enter- would cover the earth as the waters tained by the Chamber of Com

The question of compensation cover the sea. In that spirit they merce there, and by his oldest who remarked that the girl had was raised by Sub-Inspector Hoare joined hands with Sir Robert sad friend in the United States, Capt. received minor injuries. After con. gentlemen of the Anglo-Saxon Robert Dollar, to whom he would According to the Press, she commander of one of problems which vexed the nations. neso had always counted America lieve in giving too mach compensa vernacular nation in seeking a solution of the like to be remembered. The Chi.sidering the question, the Magis.

trate remarked that he did not be the Canton gunboats has been Applause.)

as one of their best friends. Sir detained for smuggling 3 large

Robert Ho Tang concluded by might become popular.

tion in a case like this, or accidents quantity of opium.' It appears that the gunboat which has recently

thanking their hosts for their sym The Colonial Secretary (the Hou. pathy and promised co-operation in taken part in the Kwangai cam Mr. D. W. Tratman), who was the task of bringing about peace paign returned to Canton with called upon to respond for the in China, a task to which he had large quantity of opium from that Hong Kong community, remarked devoted himself with no selish province. It'

reported that Ad- that those present who knew bim motive and in which he would con- miral Chen Chak will inflict well as a man of very few words tinue to work as long as he lived. eavere penalty on the captain of could imagine the consternation The problem was a difficult one but the ship a warning to other with which he received the news he did not despair. (Applause.)

that an address was expected from him, especially when he saw so Hong Kong Free to All Nations.

A student of St. Stephen's Col. many round him who were more

lege, Stanley, was summoned before The Hon. Mr. ́ W, E. L, Shenton, Mr. E. W. Hamilton at Central NORTH AND EAST RIVERS, practised in public oratory. How-

ever, it was not a very difficult replying on behalf of the Chamber Magistracy at the instance of Mr. task to welcome the members of absence of the Chairman, the Hon, driving in Aberdeen at & p.m. on of Commerce (in the unavoidable W. Kent, A.S.P., for dangerous the cruise of the Melolo. *We who have lived in this corner of Mr. B. D. F. Beith), said it was n October, 13.. the British Empire," continued Mr.pleasure for members of the Cham- Mr. Kent, said that he was driv-| Owing to the autumn drought, Tratman, are accustomed to see or of Commerce to do all they ing through a controlled area at the East, liver is drying up and large ships enter the harbour and could to make the visit enjoyable Aberdeen going towards Repulse at Walchor, Hoyuen and Poklo, suddenly to find our streets full of and informative to the visitors. Bay. Whes near the Paper Mills, the water is hardly two feet deep somewhat crowded. A day later mentioned that in the very earlicat fendant gave toot on his hora

In a brief reference to the early the defendant's car, an Austin strangers and "our conveyances. history of the Colony Mr. Shouton shot past at 30 m.p.h. The de.

Monday, November 4. Shipping is handicapped and may the ship has gone, the streets are proclamations it was always made cargo junks have stopped, sailing.

but, was not given the signal to

Protographs will be taken at the normal, and we think no more of

school. The North River is also very low it than the incoming and outgoing clear that the British claimed no and cargoes are being transported of the tide. But with the Malolo special privileges in Hong Kong

7. p.m. to q.m.-Illumination o The defendant said that he was the School Buildings. by the Carson-Hankow Railway it is different: her passengers come ant held the Colony free to all in a hurry to attend the ten dance instead of by water,

among us in the most friendly nations and all flags, guaranteeing at Repulse Bay Hotel,

Tuesday, November 5.7 According to the vernacular fashion and as a crowning token to the Chinese that their religion, Press, six notorious robbers were of Anglo-Saxon goodwill they have traditions and customs would be arrested on the s.8. Kwangsi when asked us to share their hospitable respected. That pledge had been it arrived in Canton from Hong board. I hope this is the first of carried out to the letter. (Ap- Kong on Tuesday. The robbers many visite of a similar nature. plause,) fled to Hong Kong from Tungkan It gives me the greatest pleasure At the conclusion of tithin the Englishman. The Magistrate add- and Tsengshing after their col that the brief vicissitudes of office visitors were taken over the numered that speeding in a light car was lengues had been dispersed by bave laid on me the pleasant task ou8 hardsome saloons of the all right until you hit something. Government troops.

of welcoming the lolo at this Malolo

A fine of 815 was imposed.

naval officers.

VERY LOW WATER,

-,“""";

A Bignificant Visit.

The fine was reduced to $10, but a compensation of $3 was ordered.

COLLEGE STUDENT IN A HURRY.

paas.

with the sixtieth birthday. Com- The full programme in connection

memoration is as follows:-

Saturday, November 2

3.30 to 4.30 p.m.-The" Finals of the Inter-House Sports. 3.30 to 5 p.m.-Tea

5.15 to 6 p.m.-The Ceremony in the Hall. Speech by H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.0.M.G.

7 to 9 p.m.-The School Buildings. will be illuminated.

Sunday, November 3.

7.45 a-Celebration of the

Holy Communion in the School Chapel,

11 am-Special Servies

pm to 9 p..-The School Buildings will be illuminated

The Magistrate pointed out to 7. p.m. to 12 midnight. —At Home the defendant that the last per- at the school to Parents, Guardians, had his hands damaged and his tions of the School Building. son who speeded in an Austin "Old Boy and Friends. Illumina license cancelled. He was a young

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9. pm to 8.30 p.in-Gymnastic

0.30 p.m. to 12 midnight-Re- freshment and dancing.

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