1930-05-17 — Page 7

0 CAPT. ARTHUR HALL

IN COURT.

MENTION OF WAR RECORD.

·FINED $104,000 FOR. OPIUM POSSESSION.

CAUSEWAY BAY

. BLAZE.

"FIREMEN'S GOOD WORK.

A fire, which it one moment us- sumed quite a serious aspect, 00- curred at Causeway Bay yesterday morning. The promptitude of the Captain Arthur Hall, who was charged befors Mr. R. E. Lindsell Fire Brigade in quelling the

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1930.

ALLEGED MURDER.

. AT SEA.

JAPANESE ACCUSED. IN COURT.

EVIDENCE CALLED FROM S.S. TADA.

Further evidence was heard be.

.KOWLOON AERIAL

FATALITY.

AIRCRAFTSMAN`A. J. JARVIS LAID TO REST.

IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. AT HAPPY VALLEY,

Service honours were accorded at

man Alfred Joha Jarvis, who was

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

OPINION,

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRESS".

POWELL'S

HONG KONG

10, lee House Street.

$18,-Your editorial of to-day's jussa on the civic spirit manifested in the Kowloon Residents' Associa

at the Central Magistracy on Mog. / Bamas, however, prevented therefore Mr. T, S. Whyte-Smith "at the funeral of Leading Aircraftson brings out more truth than

from spreading and in the end it was found that little damage was

done.

Kowloon Magistracy yesterday in connection with the case against the Japanese who is charged with the murder of the Chinese passenger cook on board the s.s. Tanda on May & during the voyage between Thursday Island and Sandakan.

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

day for possession and attempting to export 2,500 taels of prepared epium was again brought before the

The Central Fire Station receive Court yesterday and convicted on both charges.

ed a call at 11.16 am. yesterday, Mr.L, R. Andrewes, Assistant and forhwith proceeded to the Crown Solisitor, prosecuting, in out-scene of the conflagration. No 43 lining the case, said:At about Causeway Bay Road. When the 1a.m. on Saturday, from infor-three engines arrived the kitchen mation received. Revenue Officer on the second floor of the building The ship's surgeon of the .. Grimmitt went

was burning fiercely and it was Tanda gave evidence as to the aboard the 8,5.

thought advisable to send for fur-wounds on the body of the deceased Kashgar, then lying alongside ore of the Kowloon Godown wharvas, ther assistance. Two more appli- cook and said that there were several deep wounds about the head, He was accompanied by Mr. Taylor,ances later appeared on the scene.

neck and arm. When on board, he met the defend-

The deceased died ant sitting outside the smoke room

without regaining consciousness. verandah. He asked him whether

Mr. R. L, Harry, second officer of the a.. Tanda, said that he was on duty from midnight to i am on May At 2.40 a.m, while he

Difficulty was at first experiênc ed in fighting the fire but na 300D as the firemen succeeded in localis

ing the centre of the blaze they had no great difficulty in prevent- ing it from spreading to the other parts of the building." Fire-snow was used in fighting the fames.

and. Chinese sub-officers,

aid to rest at the Protestant

amid a scene of great reverence. Cemetery, Happy Valley, yesterday, Comrades stood round the grava in silent grief while the committal Prayers were read by the Rov. F. Freeman," R.N.

The Aircraftsman met his death on Thursday by falling out of a machine flying it a height of about 200 feet above the Kai Tak Aerodroma.

At 3 o'clock the funeral proces- sion left the Royal Naval Hospital, headed by a firing party of ground men from Kai Tak. The Band of H.M.S. Hermes played the Dead March, the gur-carriage in the rear, on which was lorate the coffin f

meets the eye, and I am sure your

comments strike a chord in the heart of many a thinking citizen in this colony, both Chinese and European.

For the past five or six years I have watched with liveliest interest the educative Influence of the local English and Chinese Fress-more so in the former, because the latter has been subjected to far too much unreasoned sensorship to permit it to become competent to guide. In short, the Press should not be na

duly bampered to reader service. in encouraging the public in the practice of freely and constantly reading, talking, and judging of public afairs, with a view to bring ins forth that cirie spirit or eve

to which you have alluded in your. editorial

he was Captain Hall and received a reply in the affirmative. He then asked him whether he had any luggage on board and defendant

was on the bridge he heard a com-raped" with the Union Jack and responsibility in the average citizen replied that he had not. The de-

motion forward in the Chinese quar- having about it the deceased's sin Mr. H. T. Brooks, Superintend-ters. fendant, however, said later that

He left the bridge to inves-helmet, being drawn by men from he bad three trunks and one suit cat of the Fire Brigade, was pre-tigate and informed the Captain. H S. Hermes

It does not need much insight"| case in his cabin. He produced the sent directing the firemen, and be The ship at the time was in Lat.

Three sailors from the aircraft to observe the growth of public keys to the trunks and the suitcases assisted by Mr. Buckeridge 5.30 S. and Long. 130.31 E. in the carrier and a similar number of opinion during the past few years which were opened, and the contents

Banda Sen. Witness went forward Kai Tak ground men followed the fon all vital issues that concern examined in the presence of the It is believed that the cause of to the 'tween decks. As he came gutarriage, and it was on the the welfare of the Colony. This defendant, The suitcase contained the oubreak was due of the boild to the starboard side he saw the shoulders of these comrades that the healthy sign owes itself largely to personal papers, but the three 10g over of tar in the kitchen,

accused come into sight in the door coffin was carried to its last resting the pains and good efforts of the trunks contained a large quantity

way of the steerage entrance. Just

local English Press in taking up place. Then ច aircraftsmen of opium, about 2,300 taels, to the

as witness saw him the accused was from Kai Tak and sailors from the cudgels for the public, either value of 830,000

seized by several Chinese. His H.M.S. Hermes, each bearing one by frequent comments in editorial

columns or by throwing open their: clothing was covered in blood of the numerous floral tributes. Witness came up to him to see if

Officers' present included Captain correspondence columns to sane and he was hurt but found no wound James D. Campbell, of H.M.S. sober discussions on any problem marks. Witness asked the Chinese Hermes, Comdr. Douglas C. Lang,

or schemes that are incompatible what had happened and was told R.N., Wing Comdr. A. H. Steel-

with the paramount interest of the whole community. cook." something about the passenger Perkins, and Squadron Leader

Witness went into the Freeman.

Taken to Station.

Mr. Lindsell: Do you agree that everything he said is correct?

Defendant: I agree it is correct after he opened the trunks and showed me,

Mr. Lindsell: You do not wish to ask him any question at all?

Defendant:

No, I simply say about the trunks. I don't kaaw this, air. I don't know anything what they contained and I told the revenue officers this when they got

me.'

Mr. Lindsell: I understand" "you"

prefer to make a statement from where you stand i

passenger cook's cabin. The room. There were also in the procession was in darleness except for the light } other nircraftsmen and sailers, a

which came from the outer cabin.

Blood on Floor.

The defendant was arrested and taken to Central Police Station, where he was charged. The trunks "were sent to the Imports and Ex. porta Department for the usual examination. On the defendant was found a first class ticket for Singapore. The Kaahgar sailed that day at noon, about an hour after the two officers went on board.

"Among the papers found in the Defendant: Yes, sir. Well, I don't

Witness carried a large torch with suitcase belonging to the Captain know anything about this and I which he saw blood on the flour.

'don't know what the bags contain- There was were certain documents which, heed.

I was asked to take them to has asked me to place before the Singapore. I was going down to lying on the floor covered in blood. Court, as they reflect considerably Singapore for a Chinaman to try The deceased was lying on the tag to his credit, one being this docu- take these bags for him. I did not clothing which was also covered in and buy a slip. He asked me to bunk. He was wearing his under meat, which is th Diploma of ask him what were in them and "Honour awarded to him by the he never offered to tell me. As I blood. Witnesa saw several wounds acrvice, the firing party fired three

Executive Council of the Shipping I thought there was no harm in

was going down on business for him, about the head and neck. The ship's Federation in recognition of his taking them. That is all I've got

An Incomplete Story.

a cook's galley knife

ball

It is out of such healthy public. opinion that the civic spirit is born. Public opinion may be likened to

the sunlight that kills many of the nexious germs of selfishness, in

justice, cruelty, tricks, and jobs of all sorts that conceal themselves from the light of publicity.

The public opinion engendered in. the Press is the best process of diffusing information and' discuss- ing it, of hearing and judging public affairs that help to form the average citizen's intelligence. After all, what is public opinion,

detaebment-from-the-and-Bo. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Mr. E. Smith and Mr. W. E. Hollands (representing the Hong Kong Foot Association), Mr. A. F. Estall (representing ex. R.A.F. men in the Hong Kong Polise Force), Mr. A. E. Murphy and Mr. Wilson."

At the close of the solemn burial

rounds over the grave and two surgeon arrived and witness went buglers from H.M.S. Hermes sound.

if it is diverted into the right back to the accused, who was handed the "Last Post" and "Reveille."

channel, but the ireen conscience cuffed by the quartermaster and

and commonsense of the community taken the ship's jail. He was there" stripped of all his clothing. When A wreath was sent by "Mother,

as a whole, which is ever on the witness irst arrived at the cabin | Alice and Ted." Other floral alert to keep down the evils which the accused said that he bad tributes were sunt by the Officer have crept imperceptibly into the

plenty of money, and Commanding, RAF Base, Kai couldn't go back to Japan." He Tak, Wing-Comdr. A. H. Steel local body politic. said I will tell you about it Perkins, R.A.F., Flying Officer Public opinion usually acts as i Witness then returned to Dook, R.A.F., Officers, 440 Flight, check or balance on measures that after." the bridge,

X.C.O's and Airmen, 440 Flight, Accused questioned witness and Officer, 403 Flight, N.C.Os and | are palpably selfish or unrise, said that he only said that he hadAirmen, 403 Flight, Officers, 442 advocated by a clique or group of

lost his money and not gambled Flight, N.C.O's and Airmen, 442 Flight, N.O.O's and Airmen, H.Q. Flight, R.A.F., Kai Tak."

meritorious service as a member off to say: the. Don Emilio ' on June 30, 2017, in circumstances which demanded a Mr Landsell: Surely, you must degree of skill and courage, Cap - realize how incomplete that story tain Hall at that time held the rank is You talk about a Chinaman

without giving Any information gambled of Lieutenant in the Royal Naval about him. Reserves, and the Dou Emilio

Defendant: I don't know any thing about him. I don't know his name and do not know where he lives. I knew him five months ago: He told me to go down and buy a ship. I can tell you nothing about

was.

Mr. Lindsell: Is it not more proper to mention this when it comes to deciding the question of . penalty ? .

Mr. Andrewes: I was asked to mention it and I am doing so.....

Mr. Lindsell:. Quite so.

But the case is not proved, and until then I do not want to hear his record.

Corroborating the outline given by Mr. Andrewes, Revenue Officer Grimmitt said that when it was decided that defendant's luggage had to be searched, the latter ex- bibited three trunks and a suitcase. The first trunk was opened and found to contain 18 parcels. Wit- ness took out one of the parcals and examined its contents, which proved to be. Bed Lion Macao opium.

him..

Mr. Lindsell Is that all you have

to say i

Defendant: That is all I have to

BLY.

sail 1

Mr. Lindsell: Any witness to Defendant: No, sir. But I might say this. About a year ago I was troubled with. serious complaint and since then I have been drinking more than I should have done That is the only excuse I can give As a matter of fact, I am under a doctor now.

Et away

Witness said that the accused's actual words were "Bloody gambler, lose plenty money, cannot Japan.'

go

FLORAL TRIBUTES.

Admiral and Wardroom Officers, H.M.S. Tamer, Captain, Officers

politicians; and some politicians are like the noxious germa which

are hatched wherever they can-

and Ships' Companies, 8th Destroy- gregate.

Bta

Hong Kong, May 18.

CIVITAS.

A "Bad Man.”

er Fletilla, Comdr. D. C. Lang, Publie opinion and civic spirit Mr. V. C. Lette, chief officer of Lieut. R. Garnett, RN, Fleet Air train citizens of any community to R.N., Capt. J. D. Campbell, R.Nare those institutions that go to cused wis a steerage onssenger. At N.C.O.'s and Aircraftumen, H.Q, use their liberty well for the good the 8.3. Tanda, said that the ac- about 2.40 am, witness was awaken Hermes, Shipwrights and Artesian of each for all and all for each.

Arm, Headquarter Flight, Hermes,

ed by a quartermaster and went Meeses, Hermes, Royal Marines, Yours truly, down to the steerage passengers Hermes, Ship's Company, Hermes, deck where he saw the accused N.C.O's and Warrant Officers standing outside the third class en- Mens, Hermes, Canteen trance door. His hands were tied Hermes, Observers, Hermes, Ward- behind his back and was being held room Officers, Hermes, Officers and by three or four Chinese. His other ranks, Royal Artillery. clothing was covered in blood. - Ac- Mr. and Mrs W E. Hollands, cused spoke and said that the pas Mr. and Mrs. J. Ormiston, Presi senger cook was bad man. Wit-dent, Council and Members, Hong ness then met the second officer and Kong Football Association, Ex- went into the passenger cook's R.A.F. Men at Water Police Mr. Lindsell: You don't challenge | cabin where he saw the ship's Station, European Police Officers, them I

Burgeon attending to the deceased Kowloon City, H.MS. Hermés "I told him This is opium and them. I was asked by the defend-under the deceased's head was a tion Club, St. Joseph's College Mr. Andrewes: I don't challenge who was covered in blood. Lying Football Team, Royal Navy Recrea- cantioned him. But defendant used ant to mention some of his papers. small axe, while a knife was lying Football Club, Chinese Athletic b stuff is not mine, and I don't There was a letter in which it is on the lower bunk Both were Association. know the first to thing about stated that he received a gratuity | covered in blood. On leaving the

Continuing, R.O. Grimmitt said,

foul expressions and said "That

Had Been Drinking.

Mr. Lindsell: You stand. convict ed on both charges. (To Mr. An- drewes): I understand that he has a fine past record?

Mr. Andrewes I can speak as to what is found among his papers in the suitcase,

of £30 in connection with beating cabin he saw the accused again off an attack by a German sub-who repeated, No. 1 cook bar marine. That letter was signed by man, please me kill myself. The the boat's owners. The defendant accused was put in the ship's jail bas now asked that your Worship and handed over to the police on sces certain referenceal

arrival in Hong Kong."

A Lenient Bentence...

Cried for Help.

ESTATE OF MR. EDWARD BAMFORD.

TESTATOR FORMERLY OF H.M.S. TAMAR,

-Estate in Great Britain valued at

1988.3.0 was left by Mr. Edward Bamford, late of H.M.S. Tamar. who died at Shanghai on Septern- Ber 30, 1928, leaving no will

Testator a mother, Mrs. Blanche who pushed back the door. When Edith Meyers, of 10, Richmond witness first saw the accused he was Park Road, Sheen, Surrey, as the standing on a stool beside the de- person entitled to the estate, has ceased's bunk. Witness forced the been granted letters of administra cabin door open and seized the ar- tion at Home: An application in cured and cried out for help. His Hong Kong made on her behalf in fellow fakt rushed in and, together, respect of an estate of $1,400 left they took the accused on to the in the Colony by the testator has deck where they met the second also been granted. officer. The accused was covered in Chinese Estate

blood,

Hauded the knife and axe, witness

Mr. Andrewea; What was de- fendant's condition then

Witners: He had quite a number of dricks. I think, direkt

The other trunks, continued R.O. Grimmitt, were not searched. They After perusal of papers of the Fung Sing, an nasistant cook on were later removed to the Imports defendant, the Magistrate said, the s.. Tanda, said that the de- and Exports Office. After allowing The maximum sentence to which ceased was his cousin. His cabin the defendant to pay his bar chita you placed yourself liable is a fine was next to the deceased's. V on board, ship the Revenue Officer of £200,000 or twelve months on the mess was asleep between 2 and 3 took defendant to the Imports and, first charge; and on the second.m. on May 5, and was awakened said that he saw the accused take Shi, widow, for letters of adminis ▲ petition made by Cheung L Exports Office There the other charge $2,000 or two months. In by a groan. Witness got up and them out of his suitcase on May 1tration to the estate of her late. trunks were opened. In one of the view of your past record, I am presaw the door of the deceased's He had not seen the deceased and busband has been granted in Hong trunks 12 parcels were found, and in pared to impose a slightly lepient; cabin shut. This was unusual:

note in the crem

Zayangethur Wifi in stage the nece ibar 2015 on board, Y Mr. Lindsell (to defendant): Do fined 8100,000 or six months. On and got the key and opened the

Testator, Cheung Shui (or Bui) you wish to challenge anything that charge, (b) $1,000 or one month's door a little. The light from his Keng, the foks who helped the fast who died on February 18; 1830, at Evidence was also given by Fung Wo, alias Cheung Sau, merchant imprisonment. Terms of imprison cabin showed the cabin to be cover- witness to asize the accused Ho Bhan village, Heungshan dis ment to run consecutively. The ed in blood. He saw the accused,The hearing was adjourned until trict, Kwangtung, left na estate of opium, of course, is confiscated" (Continued at foot of next column) Thursday, May 9.

$3,100 in the Colony.

the other parcels

this witness has said 1

Defendant: No, siro

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