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fro THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG,Rosa DAILY PRESS."]

1

Str. So my old friend Adler is still Here! As he did not answer my last letter, I thought possibly he had gone away on long leave, like these clerica! gentlemen we have been reading about in the paper lately.

DISCHARGE FROM

BANKRUPTCY......

APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF MR. E. HUMPHREYS.

AN OVERSIGHT REPORTED.

An omission to hold a public

examination in 1995 was mentioned at the Bankruptcy Court yesterday Lefore the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp) when Mr. A. D. Humphreys and Mr. E. Humphreys, partners in the firm of Messrs. W. G. Hum. phreys & Co., applied for their dis charge.

MANAGER CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

HEALTH BUREAU AGAIN PROSECUTES.

WHO IS T. K, LEUNG?

Kwok Chun Shing, lately manager of the Health Service Intelligencs Bureau, again appeared before Mr. Butters nt Central Magistracy yesterday to answer the charge of having feloniously forged a certain document, to wit a voucher pur- porting to be signed by one T. K. Leung for the sum of $820.

Mr. Siow was again in the wit- ness-box yesterday, when he was

It will be remembered that the de-

cross-examined by Mr.. d'Almada.

fendant was before Mr. Grantham at Central Magistracy previously on various charges, on all of which he was acquitted.

Mr. d'Almada Is it your inten- tion to remain in Hong Kong until you have seen the defendant in gol upon one charge or another 1

Witness: No.

Until you get him convicted upon one charge or another you will not be satisfied I will not be satis

Mr. M. K. Lo appeared for the. Mr. J. T. Prior, for the ap glisants, said that the public.complainant, Mr. Siow Choon Leng, managing-director of the Erm, examination of Mr. A. D. Hum-,

while Mr. F. X. d'Almada was for phreys had been unfortunately over-

the defendant. Mr. Adler is moved to protest looked, and he hoped the matter. against Bishop Barnes calling Chris- would come up before, the next sit- tian Science a "fantastic belie" ing of the Bankruptcy Court. In There are quite a lot of people in the meantime he asked for the dis- the world who regard the Bishop's charge of Mr. E. Humphreys, whose own particular faith as a fantas-public examination was closed in tic belief" but let's not go into 1023.

Dealing with the affairs of the that just now.

bankrupt company, Mr. Prior said What does "fantastic" mean 7 that the total assets estimated at My dictionary says -Extravagant- the time amounted to $39,713,9€. ly fanciful, capricious, eccentric. This sum included $23,000 for the Very well, then I think this parti- goodwill and trade marks The cular Bishop was right. All these latter, however, renliged only a few expressions very fittingly describe hundred dollars, and the goodwill Mrs. Eddy and her pseudo-science,

was eventually found to be value. "The dream (!) of death is to less. The remaining assets were, be "mastered by mind." "Man is therefore, brought down to only immortal, and the body (1) cannot $14,713.96. die." Any () material evidence of death is false." "Man is in- capable () of sin, sickness, and death.

These are some pearls of wisdom from Mrs. Eddy, whom God impelled to set a price on Chris tian Science mind healing." She said she was greatly troubled when she was "led" to name $300 gold as the price for one course of les- soas, but was finally led by a

While the dividend was admitted- strange Providence to accept this ly small, Mr. Prior said that the fec." I ask any intelligent reader applicant had not asked for his whether such stuff is not fantas-discharge until ve years after the tie"-and that would be putting commencement of the bankruptcy. it very mildly indeed.-Yours, etc., The cause of the bankruptcy was shown in the public examination to Hong Kong, August 13.

be due to the trade depression in 1920-25. CENSORSHIP OF THE PRESS.

X,

The total liabilities ranked for dividend

were estimated at $382,423.70, whereas the total claims amounted to $332,760. 21. The assets ultimately realised 323,055 and after deducting outgoings, special man ager's remuneration, and trustees fees, there- romained a sum of only $19.100.43 available for distribution, which worked out at 3.74 per cent.

His Lordship granted the ap- plication, but said, that he would order the suspension" of the dis- the smallness of the dividend.

fed until it is proved that there is a man who goes by the name of T. K. Leung,

Harassing Defendant. Mr. d'Almada asked whether witness intended to continue to harass the defendant until he was convicted. Witness replied that be had no grudge against defendant, but certain developments had led him to think that there was "no, such person as T. K. Leung.

Mr. d'Almada: You brought this further charge against defendant because you were dissatisfied with Mr. Grantham's decision --Yes.

Should you fail in this ebarge, I suppose you will consult a solicitor

or barrister to see what further

charge you can bring against him? There is no more, except a civil

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EQUITABLE BANK'S NEW COMPRADORE.

COXSWAIN CHARGED WITH MR. CHAU NGAN TING OF

NEGLIGENCE.

P. & O. BANK.

ALLEGED FAILURE TO REN. DER ASSISTANCE,

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At the Marine Court" yesterday, To So Tai, coxswain of a Cheung Chau ferry launch, faced the charge that he, "being a person in charge of the steam launch Sun Tai, which was in collision with trading junk Licence No. T351H on July 24, 1930, în Victoria Harbour, failed to render to the other vessel, ber mar- tor and crew, such assistance as was practicable and to save them from danger caused by the collision, con- trary to Section No. 442 of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1804.".

It will be recalled that the case came before the Kowloon Magistrate for bearing last Wednesday and the Public Prosecutor, Mr. Somerset Fitzroy, then withdrew the charge of manslaughter and substituted the

ASSUMED DUTIES YESTERDAY.

Since the recent disappearance of Choa Man Ping, late compradore of the Equitable Eastern Banking Cor poration, Hong Kong, which creat-" ed a sensation in financial cireles in the Colony, the Bank has been engaged with the task of appoint- ing another compradore for the

vacant position.

We learn that the post has been offered to and accepted by Mr. Chau Ngan Ting, joint compradore (together with Mr. Ma Chee Lung)

of the P. & O. Bank.

He inti-

Our representative interviewed Mr Chau, who admitted that he bad accepted the post. mated that the Equitable Eastern Bank Corporation wished the posi -Witness admitted that after the.

tion to be taken up immediately, bat Mr.. Chau at first found it diff- other charges were added after the defendant was brought before Mr. Mr. Ein Shing Lo appeared for Bank desired him to remain there

cuit to arrange this, as the P. & 0... Grantham. All the ebarges were connected with two sums, $450 and the defence and said that he hoped for a short period. Arrangements $880, which were alleged to have his learned friend Mr. Fitzroy mutually satisfactory have been

fendant for his own use.

above charge.

Sin,-From conversation with Chinese journalists in Hong Kong and abroad the writer has been Catholics, to change our mind and been fraudulently converted by de- would not say that he was wasting/ effected, and Mr. Chan was at his able to gather various shades of opinion and views on the subject of censorship as exercised "under the S.C.A.

Invariably the question is raised as to why the Government should keep up such vigilance over the, local Chinese Press, and why should there be so marked a differ-

Cleary of Auckland for us, humble be broad-minded. This is indeed heartily wish to avail myself of. a very simple remedy which I

Eat, in the narrowness of our sphere of activity and thought which Anglican imputes is the lie, I had not the good fortune to natural disadvantage of the Catho-

Bishop Cleary.. see or ever hear of the funeral of

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I suppose friend **Anglican " personally attended this funeral which must be an event of great

Replying to Mr. d'Almada, wit. the time of the Court but he had ness replied that he sent Mr. 0. to ask the Magistrate to note that expenditure by the defendant.on Sadick to Hong Kong to keep down it was necessary for him to submit behalf of the firm.

two pleat.

examination by Mr. d'Almada, was

Chang Man Tat, after cross- As is was not possible for him to submit two pleas at the same re-examined by Mr. Lo. He said time, Mr. Lo said that he would that the name of T. K. Leung ap- by him at the request of the de- autrefois acquit; and, if his Wor: pearing on the voucher was written first of all submit the plea of

fendant. At the time when the

new post yesterday.

Mr. Chan has relinquished his position of joint compradore of the

& O. Bank, and Mr. Me Chen "Lung has been able to secure the services of an experienced cempre- dore to assist him.

Replying to our representative, Mr. Chau stated that he had been given the position at the Equitable

also added that he contemplates the Bank on the usual compradores' security being supplied by him. He

ehce in the treatment of the Chinese and English papers in the Colony? An expression of opinion on things of identically the same topical interest may be permitted to the one historical importance, and will be, voucher was given to him to sign, it shep thought this was bad, he would reorganisation of his staff.

and not to the other.

like a good Christian, give us fuller details of this miraculous cure for narrow-mindedness!

I am always under the impression As to the duties of a clergyman,

that sacrifice and self-denial must he his lot. As far as I can see, the life of minister of God is sweet and easy and free from the encum-

At this point I interpcsed, ex- plaining that the reason for this seemingly unfair discrimination may be attributed to flagrant abuses of freedom of the Press among Chinese journalista. "That may be so," was the re- tort, yet I maintain that I see no reason on earth to entrust, the entire Chinese Press of Hong Kongrances and annoyances that daily confront the layman who is engaged ia commerce. In return for these blessings it is surely expected of him that the spiritual care and welfare of his flock should dominate his craving for frequent rest and enjoyment. A minister who is not prepared to face hardships in the discharge of his duties is unworthy of his high calling.-Tours truly, S.T. HONG KONG: August 14.

to handful of dictatorial and irresponsible Chinese assistants in the S.C.A., who have an exaggerat ed idea of their own importance, and who think that the cackle of their burg is the murmur of the world. Time and again they have played the tyrant, deleting news and articles of vital import ance to the general public at their own sweet will. Most of their high and mighty decisions hinge on mere whim and humour." So said my

informant.

There is, at any rate, sufficient bitterness on the rankling question

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in Chinese journalistic viréles in [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG Hong Kong and elsewhere to war- rant close attention being given to this matter by the higher autho rities, and is not likely to be re moved until the Government has investigated exhaustively into the question of censors and censorship of this Colony.-Yours, etc., blu CENSORIOUS." HONG KONG: August 14..

A CHINESE VIEW ABOUT: BISHOPS.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.!']

SRI am not in the least con- cerned with the controversy as to

Sin-I was glad to see you "rubbed it into day in your article on the third Test match. Here is what the Yorkshire Post had to say on the subject:-

The rubber and the Ashes, so far have been saved. All bas been saved except the dignity and pres tige of English cricket. With the timely help of the weather, a policy of safety first has been justified. The appeals against the light are symptomatic of the outlook of Eng lish cricketers just at present, and of the malady from which English cricket is suffering. From the point of view of strict legality, the ap- peals were justified, and in any case. the decision on such pointa resta

was a blank form:

Forging Signatures,

submit one of "Not Guilty.""

Mr. Lo then went on to explain that his client was acquitted on the

Following the Bank's shortages, stated to be approximately one million dollars, the appointment of Mr. Chau to the vacant post speaks A request by Mr. d'Almada for. the witness to imitate the signa. charge of manslaughter at the Kow. much for his standing and integrity, Mr. Chan has been connected with tures of Mr. Siow Choon Ling, the loon Magistracy the previous week, financial business for 35 years, complainant, and two other persons, but here Mr. Fitzroy intervened and having acted as compradore of-- raised a protest from Mr. Lo, who

No Gross Negligence.

that

ADVICE FOR INVESTORS,

others--the Netherlands said that it was not fair for the said: "I beg your pardon, Mr. Emong

India Commercial Bank, Russo- witness to be made to forge signa-Lo. The charge of manslaughter Asiatic Bank, and P. & O. Bark. turea. Mr. Lo's "protest was not against your client was withdrawn. supported by his Worship.

not acquitted on of the He was O. Sadick, secretary firm, gave evidence that he was charge. zent down to Hong Kong to keep an eye over expenses paid out by the defendent. His instructions were that all expenditure must be approved by him, and the 8520 in question had not at any t

time been referred to him.

Mr. d'Almada submitted that he had no case to answer. The com- evidenco of gross negligence, and plainant had charged defendant they did not consider the case with larceny, forgery and mis-serious enough to justify such a demeanour in the 20 counts before

At a later stage Mr. Fitzroy pointed out that the Crown did not wish to go on with the charge of manslaughter. as there OK AC

Mr. Grantham. Having been discharge, charged, the defendant should not Mr. Lo, however, argued that the be tried again on a charge of question of negligence did not arise forgery. He submitted that where there was an acquittal, the defend ant could not be tried for the same offence,

On Mr. Lo intimating that he was prepared to argue the points raised, His Worship adjourned the case,

HOTEL

SUES

RESIDENT.

"JUDGMENT AGAINST THE DEFENDANT.

until the collision had been proved. His client was, therefore, placed in danger of two legal penalties" on the same accusation. ⠀

The Magistrate than remarked that...if Mr. Lo meant that just because the charge of manslaughter had been withdrawn against his client no other charge could be brought against him, ho (the magis trate) did not agree with Mr. Lo. The latter hastily explained that. he was not making any complaints about the Court at all. He was merely arguing on some legal pointa The case was then ad- journed until Wednesday, August

At the Summary Court yestor day, before the Puisne Judge (Mt. whether or not the Anglican Bishop with the umpires. But cricket, and Justice Wood), the St. Francis 20. Regarding the question. of boil; of Hong Kong deserved his regular especially the best cricket, is ruled Hotel Company sued Mr, W. Lan- furlough. I am a Chinese who, of by a higher code than mere legality: genstra for 8228.70.

his Worship fixed the sum at 81,000 bia, own free will, embraced Chris The popular instinct was right in Mr. D. L. Strellett of Messrs as before. explained that that was

Mr Lo tianity as taught by the Catholic condemning the appeals and in de Geo. Hall Brutton & Company, Church because inlicity licksandig, however articulately, appeared for plaintiffs and Mr. the amount fixed when his client it to be the one and only, religion more chivalrous attitude to circum- Langenstrass conducted his own as we charge of manslaughter rouitúra by Christer we could you try feet ut now that he was not facing auch

Now

our charitable friend for a couple of hours we deserved After hearing evidence, hig Lord-4 serious charge, në flited that the "Anglican" comes forward and to be beaten. That is how the plain ship said he thought the sum at bail be reduced. tells us that there is too much man looked at it, and all the best issue was not important to defen. Remarking that if the man was narrow-mindedness in the world of traditions of the game support dant, but the plaintiffs had atat found guilty, he would be liable to Catholics," He prescribes attend him."-Yours, etc., ed their case quite clearly and he a term of two years or a fine of ance at the funeral of Bishop

would find in their favour. Judg-8100, the magistrate said he did not

think the sum very excessive. (Oontinued on next Calumin.)

ment way entered accordingly.

TIKE

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