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"ALL VOTES PASSED. CHINESE WANTED

INTERESTING QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILLORS,

EDUCATION COMMITTEE FOR THE COLONIES.

GOVERNMENT: AND INSURANCE.

Votes totalling 833,570

IN CANTON,

EXTRADITION CASE AT

MAGISTRACY."

ALLEGED BRUTAL SLAYING OF AGED CAPTIVE.

Extradition proceedings against. Wong Yin Yau, who is wanted by the Canton authorities for alleged were murder, armed cobbery and kid- napping, were resumed before Mr. R. E. Lindaell at the Central Magis tracy yesterday.

approved by the Finance Committes of the Legislative Council at Ex meeting held yesterday afternoon. Details of the itenis making up this

Agore were published in yesterday's

Pine.

The Hon. Mr. W, T. Southorn, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, presid ed. Others present' were:- 2.

Hon. Mr. H.T. Creasy, C.B.E.

Director of Public Works). Hon Mr. C. Mel. Messer; O.B.E.

Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Hon Sir Shou-son Chow,"~

LL.B..

Hon. Mr. J Owen Hughes,

Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy; Assist-

ant Attorney-General, appeared for the Crowd, while Mr. W. D. Owen was for the alleged fugitive.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1930.

AIRMAN KILLED AT NEW LAUNCH FOR

LAUNCH MORTGAGE

DISPUTE.

DEFENDANT'S CONDUCT OF HIS CASE.

OBJECTION TO HIS LINE OF

QUESTIONS.

KAI TACK.

FALLS OUT OF PLANE,

STORY OF MISHAP

HONG KONG

* TEXAS II.” HAS ITS

·TRIAL" RUN.

DIESEL MARINE ENGINE IS DEMONSTRATED,

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An interesting demonstration of a full' Diesel 'marins" engine " was report issued by the Naval authorithe Texas Company and Messrs. held on Wednesday evening when ties, is said to have fallen out of an Dodwell & Company undertook a aeroplane while in fight,

Leading Aircraftsman A, J. Jarvis of the Kai Tack Aerodrome lost his There was another full day's sit life yesterday under tragic ciroum ting at the Supreme Court, rester-stances. The victim, according to a day before the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp), in connection with the netion brought to establish the ownership of the steam launch Sun Chiu On...

The plaintiff, Chan Wo Po, acting on behalf of himself and other partners in the Po On Company of Canton; asks for a declaration that they are the owners of the launch and also claim damages. It is alleged that the defendant, Mak Chun Loong, falsely, calling himself authorities copy of a petition from Shing, the name under which Wang Ping Focg to the Magistrate the launch was registered, mort- of Taishan District. The date of

In the course of yesterday's hear ing. Mr. Fitzroy mentioned that he had received from the Canton

authority.

The news cast a gloom over the whole of the Air Force stationed at

Kai Tack, and it was with some difficulty that the following accouus of the incident was gleaned by our representative.

It was learned that Leading- Aircraftsman Jarvis was occupying the rear seat of a three-seater acro plane. The pilot was Flight Lieut. Garnett... The aeroplane was out on

trial run of Texas II," the latest

addition to the increasing number of Gardner-engined Inunches in Hong Kong. A good number." of local residents were invited to at- tend and all expressed pleasure at

the way in which the launch was operated.

"Texas I" is of teak construc- tion and was built by the Hong. Kong & Whampoa Dock Company. The dimensions are length 53:0;"

One attractive and useful feature of the launch is that it has its own storage battery which furnishes electric light throughout the vessel

& routine flight and had been hoverbreadth 13'0;" depth 6'0" (mouid-

ed). Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, CMG that "document was one day, after gaged the launch fom $3,000 without ing over the Eni Tack aerodrome, Kowloon Gity, for some time. At. the Occurrence of the alleged Defendant has not filed a state-about 11.40 a.m. when the plane offences. It stated that on the nightment of defence, but he claims to was flying at a height of about 209 Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso, O.B.E, of December 13, 1925, the accused, be Ng Shing himself and the owner feet above the ground adjacent to

Wong Yin Yan, with nine other

the Aerodrome, Lending-Aircrafts- men, broke into the petitioner's

man Jarvis, by some cause as yet unknown, fell out.

LL.D.,

Hon. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie, Hon. Mr. J. J. Patterson and

Mr. N. L. Smith (Clerk of Coun-house and carried away valuables

eil

Hon. Mr. Shenton asked in re gard to the equipment and school material at King's College, over which there is a question of up- recoverable damage, whether the

goods concerned had been covered Ay insurance. The Chairman re- plied that as 'far 'ne be could say

generally no insurance was effected

and kidnapped the writer of the and property to the value of $1,000

petition, his uncle and his cousin. On the road, petitioner's uncle, who was advanced in age, could not walk any further and Wong Yin Yau, in a rage, shot him. The petitioner and his cousin were later rescued the Village Corps. The Magis trate was implored to take steps to

by Government. It was not cushave the fugitive arrested. tomary to do sc.

With regard to an item of 8730 required to complete the necess and patrol path to Lo Wu, the Hon. Dr. Kotewall asked whether the con-

of the launch.

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Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by Messrs. Russ & Co., is appearing for

ducting his own case.. the plaintiff, while defendant is con-

cross-

: Plaintin Cross-examined,

Defendant resumed his examination of the plaintiff, who agreed that on the previous day he said that he put a chop on the power of attorney (which has been lost since the criminal proceedings. against the defendant last year to the defendant for the purpose of enabling him to deal with matters affecting the launch when entering and leaving Hong Kong: also that

Each control and manoeuvring capability of the engine was de monstrated, and the response to each order had immediate efect. cold starting engine was its readi One of the chief advantages of the ness for immediate use. It was surprising to witness that after all valves were closed down and the Engineer withdrawn, it took only 18 seconds, from a given signai, for the engine to attain the maxi- mum speed.

Due to the fact that he was of cupying in the front, Flight.-Licut. Garnett was not able to see how his comrade dropped out. He was not aware that anything was wrong. nor did he hear any noise prior to the fatel accidents Leading-Air craftsman Jarvis must have beeply

killed instantly.

When approached, the authorities said they were not in a position to make any statement as to how the victim fell out. As far as the aero plane was concerned, she was flying ho said the document was written quite smoothly at the time of the tractor who should have completed much later date than that mention- by the former manager of the firma.uniortunate accident. It is under-

this work last year (but owing to

Mr. Owen intimated that he was going to challenge the genuineness of that document. Ho stated that a petition had been lodged with the Magistrate but it was sent in at a

schoss dilatoriness little progress he would communicate with ed by Mr. Fitzroy. The latter said had been made) could be penalised. the Canton authorities with a view He asked if there was a penalty

to having the petition proved before. clause and, if so, whether it could

his Worship at the next hearing. enforced }

The case was adjourned till next Thursday, at 10:30 am.

The Chairmas informed Dr. 'Kote- wall that the position was that there. was a penalty clause and the enforc ing of it was under consideration.

Regarding the item of 81,500 for Lai Chi Kok Prison, u request was rnade by Hon. Mr. Shenton that the plans be submitted to the Prisons Site Committee, of which he was a member. This was duly noted.

With regard to a contribution of 8328 to cost of Advisory Committee ef Education in the Colonies, Dr. Kotewall asked what were functions of that Committee?

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JUNK PIRACY:

FISH JUNK RAIDED.

A report has been made to the Water Police by the master of a fishing junk to the effect that whilst he was on his way from San Mei Just off the Nine Pius. to Hong Kong, he saw a Hoklo junk

The people on the latter craft ordered him to stop, but when he The Chairman replied that the refused to do so, they ared four Committee was originally establish-shots over his boat. He then stop ed na ao Advisory Committee on ped and four men from the Hoklo Education in the British Tropical junk (three armed with rifles and African "Dependencies. From that

one with a revolver) boarded his its work was extended to cover the

down the hatch, and took the boat veasel and drove the whole crew

to an unknown spot about an hour away from San Tse Mun.. There they took off the entire cargo of

Asiatic and other Colonial ter ritories It was re-constituted on January 1, 1929, as an Advisory Committee on Education in the

Colonies. The cost of it was esti

"mated at £4,000 per annum, divided among the Colonies, of which Hong Kong's share was £910. That was the amount which the $325 repre sented.

Dr. Kotewall: Have we ever had occasion to seek their, advice on any subject in connection with local education, that is to say, education in Hong Kong!

Chairman: I think only in con- nection with the selection of teach

"trs, 20 far.

Advice Available,

Dr. Kotewall: I take it, sir, that they would be ready and prepared

fish which was valued at 8400 to gether with about 829 worth of clothing etc.

The robbers then sailed away in an unknown direction.

The engine, room was

Lecce of fumes or smell. One could.

cool and there was uncommon-

not help noticing the remarkable cleanliness of this part of the

Jaunch.

A trial run was recently arranged for "Texaco II," and the mean speed of 9.38 knots register- ed proved the excellence of both the hull design and engine.

It is understood that the cost of. fuel for a boat of the size of

to whose position plaintiff had be held. Ng Shing, who had since died and stood that an inquiry will shortlyTexaco II" when running, at full

succeeded.

Defendant: Did you sign that document as a witness-No.

Plaintiff added that the original copy was not stamped.

After the power of attorney was executed and signed, to whom, was it given to bring down to Hong Kong You took it away yourself.

As I was only a servant, getting a wage of $30 a month, surely I should be asked to furnish some security to the extent of the value of the steam launch. Did you ask me for some security-I did not do that and it was not my duty to do so even if that question had arisen...

said he did not know if anybody In reply to his Lorcahip, plaintiff

else asked defendant to provide security. His own knowledge was

that no one had done so.

Plaintiff continued that the first

attorney was when the defendant time he knew about the power of

brought it to him' and asked him to chop it. The matter of the docu: ment, he explained, was one be

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speed is approximately 85 cents per Leading-Aircraftsman Jarvis who hour. When the launch is not run was attached to the R.A.F. Base utning, no fuel costs whatever are in

curred. Kai Tack, was considered a very

Much economy of running costs is effected when compared with reliable aircraftsman, and had re- ceived a good amount of flying ex boiler lifting for survey, cost"" of steam, and the disadvantages of

perience from a training school in boiler renewal, etc., are avoided." England. His experience also inFurther, space is saved and the cluded two years' service in Hong problems of stocking, quality of Kong. He was 23 years of age, not he considered. There are many coal and degree of vacuum need unmarried, and his mother is living other points which speak well for in Sheerness, Isle of Thanet.

launches driven by Diesel marine engines, and it is not difficult to imagine that launches driven by these machines are rapidly increas ing.

The death of Leading-Aircrafts

Air Force in the Colony, but also man Jarvis is not only a loss to the to the sporting community of Bous& Waampon Dock Company and The Texas Company, Hong Kong Kong as the deceased was a pro-lessrs. Dodwell & Company, re minent figure in local football cir. presenting Messrs. Gardnerber cies and had been turning out re-ance of

to be congratulated on the appear.

this beautiful modern. gularly for the Navy XI. during the craft in the harbour..

one of the best goalkeepers in the past sunson, He was reckoned as

Colony,

Defendant then asked his Lord-

Harbour Office, and extracts of the ship if they might have the record of registration of the launch at the

reporta made at the Central Police Station in connection with the

piracy.

SESSIONS OPEN NEXT MONDAY.

EUROPEAN ACCUSED IN ONE CASE.

The present month's. Criminal Sessions will open at the Supreme Court next Monday at 10 am Mr. Sheldon said he had no ob- There are three cases on the calen

documents, but the only admissible the Puise Judge (Mr. Justice point would be that the defendant Wood).....

tween the late Ng Shing and dejection to the production of the dar, all of which will be heard by

fendant.

made a report of a certain matter Bernard Joseph Carnell is the se- to the police. It raised an interestcused in one case. The indictment 1g point, as it was part of the de- against him, which is one of intent

fence to show that there had been

the necessary documents.

His Lordship said he would make an order for the Registrar to obtain

to defraud, alleges that he obtain-

to give us such advice as we may Port. He added that a preliminary was admissible in these proceed-cations for registration of vessels of clothing, five pairs of trousers

need?

6" Chairnian: Undoubtedly.

Dr. Kotewall: This information, sir, I think, is very interesting and useful. I thank you very much,

Chairman: I might say that they are preparing for the issue of a publication called The Colonial ducation Bulletin in order to keep all the Colonies advised of what is going on in the education, world

in other parts

The Charman proceeding, stated that the functions of the Advisory Committee included, such ̋work sá lisenssing of most suitable English readers for non-English speaking pupil, etc. the Ale (Continued on dext Column.)

A New Point in the Case, His Lordship remarked that a new point had arisen, as it now appeared that the original copy of the power a conspiracy regarding the matter. ed from the Fiat Motor Company a Regarding an item of 81,905 which of afteracy had not been stamped. It appeared as though the witness magneto by falsely representing to is required for geographical survey

(plaintiff) knew all about the piracy | Mr. B. A. Hyder, the manager, that Mr. · Sheldons I had not con- arising out of the visit of Brigidered that point.

on which the defendant made a re- a cheque purporting to be drawn by port to the police,

J. Hartley, which Carnell produced Gen. H. St. J. L. Winterbotham, Hon. Mr. Osen Hughes naked whe-position to defendant, said that ac His Lordship, explaining the

and delivered, was a good and valid order on the National City Bank' ther the Committee was to have a cording to Hong Kong law a docu

of New York for payment of the sum of 0215. MAA Tod report on the work carried out by ment of this kind was not admissible Evidence of Registration.

Lau Sang, Lau On and Heung Yung the Brigadier General. The Chairin evidence if it had not been gave evidence in the afternoon. He by two or more on the night April An elderly witness from Canton are to appear on charges of robbery. man replied that he expected the stamped. It was to be considered said that he was an executive mem- 11-12, 1830. The complainant is Committee would receive such as if the copy of the power of attorney ber of the Navigation Association Chan Fat, who, it is alleged, was in Canton, through whom all appli- robbed of a rattan basket, two suits confidential report had been sent in

In regard to an item of special inga, but there was no decision on must be sent in the case of the and 815.30 in money. There are expenditure for the Fire Brigade, that point at that stage of the case, launch Sun Chir On, witness said additional charges against Heung Hon. Mr. Patterson pointed out Plaintiff, questioned further by that the chief engineer of the vessel Yung and Lau Sang, these being that insurance had been effected on the defendant, said that when the and the defendant, whose name of stabbing Chan Fat with a knife certain equipment and he asked the steam launch was pirated by the witness sald was Mak Chun Loong, and of receiving the stolen property Chairman whether thie conformed Reds, the money and clothing bu approached bim and be was later respectively.EE KANE

The last case arises out of an in- with an earlier reply that the Gov-longing to the passengers were taken to Ng Shing, who was pointed. ernment generally did not effect stolen, but the pirates did not take out as the owner. Registration was cident during the atrike of 1925, insurance.

the licence of the launch or the then obtained, and witness produced when a butcher, Leung Lin Shing. The Chairman replied that ho deedsjedni a document which he said was an was stabbed. Since the committal Defendant: Is it not curious that office record. Witness went on to of the case to the Sessions, however, could not tell off-hand exactly in what cases insurance, was taken out. money and clothing should be stolen say Ng Shing died in hospital, and this man, who was the complainant The general rule is that Govern- and the other things left alone 1- he knew about it, as he himself and principal witness in the Police. ment, carries no insurance and objection we raised by My in the Conze of CrossCamuto not pleas from natural entida

Added That

what I have been told received an obituary notice

Court proceedings, has died in hos i Patterson was pressing the point, Sheldon on the ground that the by the defendant, counsel for plain- cused is Hui Tim, who will he Mr. Patterson said he was not question was irrelevant to the issus tiff again raised an objection, point charged with being a party, with doing so

in the case. His Lordship overruled ing out that the defendant, instead other persons unknown, in the the objection, saying that so many of putting it to the witness that he wounding of the complainant, with now features had come out in cross- was, not speaking, the truth, asked intent to do him, grievous bodily questions which did not lead to any harm There is an alternative point

We count of maliciously wounding the The case was again adjourned.

The Chairman added that certain insurances were taken out by Crown Agents covering a certain amount, of minimum damage, but he was not able to furnish details off-hand.

examination that he must allow the defendant full latitudo,"

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