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KWANGSI CAMPAIGN CRUSHED TO DEATH

AT STANDSTILL.

NANNING STILL HOLDİNG OUT.

CANTONESE SHORT OF

FUNDS.

BY CAR.

MANSLAUGHTER VERDICT AGAINST DRIVER.

SEQUEL TO FATALITY AT KOWLOON GODOWNS.

Reports from Wuchow indiente

"A Chinese who was killed as a that the Kwangsi war situation re- result of being crushed by a motor, mairis at a standstill. There has cr at the Kowloon Godowns on been no fighting during the past August 27 formed the subject of a few weeks except occasional ex- Coroner's inquiry at the Kowloon changes of fire and aerial bombard Magistracy yesterday. Mr. T. S. ment of the Kwangsi strongnold. Whyte-Smith acted as Coroner, As a result of aerial bombard-assisted by a jury composed of mente, Nanning, which is still held Messrs, V. J. Atkins (foreman); J. by the Kwangsi troops, is in a J. Edgar and Yue Chi"Hing. deplorable condition. The demand

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1930.

ALLEGED ASSAULT NANYANG BROS. TO CHINESE NEW YEAR

BY POLICE.

WITNESSES SUPPORT SERGEANT'S DENIALS,

POSSESSION OF ARMS CASE ENDS ABRUPTLY.

the

RESUME.

SHAREHOLDERS TO MEET

THIS MONTH.

SOME WORKERS ALREADY

RACK AT WORK..

ON JANUARY 1?

INTERESTING DISCUSSION AT CHINESE CHAMBER.

BUST OF FOUNDER TO BE INSTALLED,

The report that the shareholders A bronze bust is now being made An abrupt ending marked

of the Nanyang Bros. Tobacco Co., in Italy of the late Mr. Lau Chù case in which two Chinese were charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell Ltd., which was at one time 'China's Pak, who founded the Hong Kong with possession of arms, and dur- premiér cigarette manufacturing Chinese General Chamber of Com- ing the hearing of which Detective concorn, had decided to re-open the merce. When ready, the bust will to company's factories in Broadway occupy a place of honour in the Sergeant Whelan was alleged

Soward one Lam King, East and East

Road hall of the Chamber." have assaulted

The order was placed sometime legally represented by Mr. M. K. Shanghai led to the assembly of Lo, with a view to making him ad several hundred former employees ago, and the Italian firm who are mit ownership of a trunk in which in East Seward early yesterday making the bust have sent a photo- the arms were found.

morning.

graph of a model for the Chamber's

When hearing was resumed yes- In the hope of obtaining employ-approval. There are, however, terday, a Chinese detective,

ment, says the N.C. Daily News, several alterations to be made, and who

these men and women, some of the Wis present during the alleged latter carrying children in their it is believed that the finished bust assault, stated that no such attack arms, who have been out of am will not be received here for some was made on the defendant and playmont since the factories closed time. said that Lam King absolutely on the eve of Chinese New Year, denied that he had known anything met as early at half past four. The police at Wayside Station were

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acrted during the day on account of by Messrs. Gilman & Co. to be def about the arms. After hearing this notified and a squad of uniformed Commerce held yesterday, at which

the repeated bombardments by the

Cantonese aeroplanes.

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evidence, the Magistrate decided to discharge Lam King. The other defendant was fined $1,000 or three Imonths' burd labour.

and plair-cloths, men were sent to the scene, but there was no trouble and their services" were not requir

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This was revealed at the monthly meeting of the Chinese Chamber of

Mr. Li Yick Mui presided."

·Factory Girls' Hours.

Addressing the jury, the Coroner "said:" Gentlemen, this is for contributions towards war ex-Coroner's inquiry into the death of penses has practically killed the a Chinese male named Lau Sam city's trade, and nearly all the (33) who is alleged to have met bis shops have been closed, and most death by being crushed against a wall by a motor-car inside the Kow of the merchants and residents have loen Godowns. The car was sent left the city. The streets are de- from Hong Kong in a motor-lighter

livered to the Duro Garage,

When the car on the waterfront. two men got into the car and proceeded to start it. is alleged that one of them named

On September 13, the Revenue ed. Lam Hi drove the car into the wall Department arrested a woman and

'A' Chinese knitting factory at To Unemployed Since February. and crushed deceased. It is the defendant, now convicted, for

Kwa Wan has written to the Cham- rather curieus fact that the driver possession of the arms. The wo

News of the possibility of the ber making that body to intercede annat now be found, and it is man was later discharged. On the opening of the factories;

with the authorities for permission alleged, he had no driver's licence." afternoon of the same day, Lam the re-employment of nearly 4,000 to work at night.

The factory claims that they re- King went to the Central Police workers, is very cheering to Station to claim luggage which had workers who, as a result of the in-cently received several heavy orders, been seized by the Police, and it dustrial depresion, have been un. and as a result it became necessary was here that the defendant accusable, to find employment elsewhere to work at night. They state, bow- oned Lam King of having asked since the factories closed on Febru- ever, that the authorities have or dered them not to employ, young him to carry the arg ashore froinary 21 last,

girls at night.

The factory states that all girls into voluntary who were required to work late were

As the city has been besieged by the Canton and Yunnanese troops, the gates have remained closed for the past few weeks, but last peek the inhabitanta requested that the west gate be opened so that they could leave the city; their request- was granted. As they were leaving

the Yunnanese taking them for Kwangai troops, fired on them and many innocent civilians were killed.

Shortage of Funds..

The shortage of funds on the part of Canton is the chief cause of the inactivity in the campaign,

The Yunnanese, who have ceased their attack upon Nanning on the plea of lack of funds, are demand ing 2200,000 in Hong Kong currency, which sum the Canton. Treasury is said to have turned over. General Chen Tsai Tong, the Commander in-Chief of the Canton troops, who'¦ returned to Canton a week ago to caise sufficient funds for war ex- penditure, in still in Canton; it is reported that he is leaving for the front in a few days as the financial question has been settled.

Terrible Injuries.

Some men then came and pushed

Interpreter's Evidence.

Yesterday, the Chinese interpre

but

pressure

and

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A coulie, who was with the 'de cease at the time of the accident, said that at about '11a.in. August 9, he was talking with

4. Tai Ping. In a room behind After the factories closed; the deceased near the wall. He saw a car being lifted fror a motor the Charge Room in the

weat Police company lighter and put on the waterfront. Station, Sergeant Whelan question-liquidation Two men got into the car and ed Lam King.

brought to bear to try to force it paid extra. Moreover all giris so started it.

employed were over eighteen years It auddenly swerved

to resume business and re-open its of age. and dashed into the wall where they

doors. Protests were made to the They said that they have recently were sitting and struck deceased.

local and Nanking authorities and suffered with the rest of the busi- demands were made for six months' ness community when business was took Pay Compassionate grants were dull, but now that they have re

made to the workers by the map ceived a few heavy orders, it was agement who remained adamantinfortunate to find obstacles in their refusal to re-open the.

fac their way. tories. Other branches of the com Pany were not affected by the clos ing of the Shanghai factories which followed the closing of the Footung branch. In spite of the closing of the factories, however, the company continued to receive orders but con siderable losses were sustained.

gave evidence that he present when the interview

Was

Way

con-

When Lam King brought into the room and fronted with the other defendant,. the latter alleged that Lam King had asked him to carry the arms ashore. Lam King then gave no answer.

way the car and it was found that deceased was bleeding in the right eye and stomach. He was then un-place. conscious. Witness added that he did not see what happened to the driver and his companion.

Medical evidence was given by Dr. J. S. Smalley, of the Kowloon Hospital, who stated that the decenied was suffering from abra. sions on the left cheek. He had a large hole in the left of his chest from which the lungs protruded. Five ribs on the left side were frac tured. Deceased died the following day and a post-mortem examina

Mr. Lindsell: Did you at any time see violence used towards this man, was he struck by anybody, or seized by the neck?

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Witness: No, I did not see any. thing of that sort.

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The Chairman announced that the Chamber would look into the merits of the case."

Hong Kong and Gregorian' Calendar.

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The possibility of the Chinese in Hong Kong observing New Year on January 1, was indicated at the Chamber yesterday.

Orders have been repeatedly re- ceived by the Canton military authorities to settle the Kwangsi situation without any further delay tion was held. Death was due to the answer I want to make sure the beavy taxation imposed by the business man, who asked the Cham

so that more Canton troops may be rushed to assist the Nanking forces in the North.

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The Canton troops claim that they' are prepared to resume the offen; sive and to capture Nanning and Liuchow. Yu Hon 'Mow's division has been detailed to capture Chin. kong, which. city is defended by some 2,000 Kwangai troops. 'A Kwangsi regiment is said to have mutinied near Chinkong due to their wages not having been paid.

multiple injuries and haemorrhage.

Germier Sums Up.

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Reasons for Closure. The factories were closed on a connt

the silver slump, Was there any preauró brought against him? Did the Police National Government en imposted make any attempt to compel Lam material, and on cigarettes goingmunity of Hong Kong to be pre-

and the interior

labour In his summing up, the Coroner King to confess No. deals with the responsibility of the

What happened after the allega troubles driver. He stated that if a driver tion had been made, against Lam The North-China Daily News had no licence. but knew how to King by the "other defendant?was informed that a definite de drive s CAT and an accident oc Sergeant Whelan asked him"Did cision to re-open the factories had could not be held you hear what the other man said? not yet been decided upon officially curred, he

ans- but it was simply a matter of time, responsible. But if a driver had You understand? Defendant

licence and had no experience in were I do. I then left the room." Shareholders would hold a meeting driving and an accident occurred he Mr. Le (in cross examination): on Sunday, September 25, to pass on the matter, would he held responsible... Now this man (Lam King) is going a final decision

to tell his Worship that he was Meanwhile, some of the workers "I this case," the Coroner con-

seems to have struck a blow on the chest by Sar had already been given their old tinued, "the car swerved in a manner one would not grant Whelan, and that the Serjobs. It is understood that those expect if it were driven by a carefulgeant laid his hand on his throat; taken back up to the present are There are three circum- he will further tell his Worship mostly supervisors and that work driver. stances against the driver Lama Hi-that you were present when that ers who are given employment will (1) having no licence, (2) not being took place. Did you see anything have to submit to a slight reduction E far as their former wages are able to drive a car, (3) driving in or not?

concerned. Witness: No, I did not see it. a careless manner. These circum- stances might mean that there was I put it to you that the second gross negligence on the part of the defendant alleged that the arms driver. If there was gross neglig were handed to him by Lam King, ence and through the recklessness and he denied it, not only once but BANDITS' BRISK BATTLE WITH of the driver, the deceased lost several times. He did not deny it. his lile, the verdict which you have

Inspector McWalter, the officer on duty in the Charge Room at the time, said that Lam King was formally charged before him. Es wag not aware that any assault was

Over 80 vessels have been com mandeered at Wuchow and large quantities of ammunition, bombs, etc., have been rushed to the front,

which fact indicates that a big offensive will shortl; be launched by the Cantonese.

ARMED ROBBERY AT CANTON,

POLICEMEN.

[FROM OUR OWN CONRESPONDENT.] -

*~ CANTON, Sept. 18. Agang of armed robbers entered a shop on Yatack Road at four o'clock yesterday afternoon and relieved it of $200 i silver.

The robbers tried to effect their escape, leaving the shopkeeper bound and gagged, but just as they had dashed into the street, a foli who had been watching the scene from the kitchen gave the alaria.

The police gave chase. The rob-

·bers, in a desperate attempt to get away, opened fire on the officers. which was returned. One robber was badly wounded, and another was shot through the ear, but he made good his escape. The other two got away unhurt. The police officers suffered no casualties.

FRENCH CONCESSION ON SHAMEEN.

IMPOST ON PASSAGE OF GOODS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTE.?

to return is one of manslaughter." If on the other hand there was no gros negligence you will return the verdict of "death by misadven ture."

The jury returned a verdict, of manslaughter," against the driver who has absconded.

POSED AS GAS CO.

OFFICIAL.

THEFT OF DRUMS FROM

KOWLOON RESIDENTS.

made on this defendant, and wit ness himself did not receive any complaint from Lam King that he had been attacked.

Marks ca Neck. Modical evidence regarding the nature of Lam King's injuries was given by Dr. Bunje, who stated that he examined the man on September 15. There were thres scratches, one below the other, on the left side of his neck. The defendant complain; ed to him of pain on the chest, and

In answer to another question, Dr. Bunje said that the scratches on the neck could possibly be self inflicted, but the position of the scratches would suggest that to do such thing would be difficult.

Dr. Bunje, also admitted that be. was told that Lam King had been assaulted, and when carrying ost the examination, he naturally had that fact in mind.

Magistrate's Queries.

A Chinese detective, who WC6 present when Detective Sergeant Whelan interviewed Lam King, said that he heard the other defon- dant, alleging that the arms were entrusted to him by Lam King. This the latter denied and "said that he had been falsely accused.

Mr. Lindsall When he (Lam

pared to observe the New Year ac- cording to the Gregorian calendar.. It is feared that now that this Central Government, its sudden calander has been adopted by the adoption in business circles by Canton and the rest of China might

Discussion amongst members of put Hong Kong out of adjustment.

Chamber showed that the the ultimate adoption of the Gregorian calendar was inevitable. The only question that might be profitably. the question of discussed was. settling days as recognised among the Chinese. Under the present system, there were four main settling days in a year, and it would be left to the commercial population find their equivalent in the Gregorian calendar. More- over in certain Chinese years, there are thirteen months, and those who pay rent, wages, etc., by the lunar month would have to decide how they are going to adjust matters when the Gregorian calendar is in-

troduced,

It was decided to warn everybody that the coming New Year might be observed on January 1. and the question of how commercial pro

blems could be solved wai left over..

TRAFFIC TIME AT CENTRAL

LADY MOTORIST FINED.

At Central Magistracy yesterday, Mr. A. E. Hall, appearing on be half of Mia J. Chon, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving & motor.car in a reckless and negligent manner on the evening of August 21.

Inspector A. Clark told the Court that he was returning from Repulse Bay on a public ear on the evening in question. When they were rounding the corner just above "Overbaye," the defendant'a cur passed them, causing the driver to pull up. It was fortunate that there was no traffic approaching

A fine of $25 was imposed.

favors Fined. from the opposite direction.

Public Car Drivers

was summoned by Inspector C. F The driver of a motor-ear, who Alexander for negligent driving, was fined $15: It was stated that he suddenly swerved in front of Rensing to his Worship, witness a tram opposite the World Theatre nid that it did seem extraordinary in order to turn into Ramsay for the defendant to make such Street, and if the driver of the lat contradictory statements within ten ter had not pulled-up, there might

wwwwwgbe have been an accident minuter

Before Mr. T S. Whyte-Smith on examination the docter saw a King) was charged in the Charge yesterday, Lam Wing of 7, Water mark, about the sin of a silver Rooms he said "I have nothing to Street was charged with the larceny dollar, on the right side of they don't you think the state of two drums from 591, Nathan chest. Dr. Bunje tested the defenments are contradictory! Can Road, and from a bouse in Homun-dant to see if his complaint was

you explain why he changed his tin respectively. Ho pleaded guilty genuine and decided that the man story?

Inspector Fallon told the Court

was not pretending.

Witness: I can't explain. that the man had been employed as neolie by a fitter of the Hong said that the mneks were consistent must have happened to make him Replying to Mr. Lo, Dr. Bunje What happened! Something Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd. He with an allegation that the man change his story-Nothing happen- left on July 17, and since then sever had received blow on the chest ad al ports of the loss of drums had

Did he make any admission of boen made. Six of those were from and also that the man had been residents in Kowloon. On 18th in seized by the neck, Regarding the

No. stant a drum was reported missing abrasion, on the neck, witness galdy kind before he was charged

And yet when he went to the from a house in Homuntin and on assuming that the man had been enquiries being made at the house. seized by the neck, then those were

Charge Room he said "I have noth- CANTON, Sept: 10.. the Police learned that the accused caused by the finger nails of the

Have you no explanation f I can MEynard, French Consul at had been there, posing as an official assailant from whose clutch then to say. He changed his story!

victim was trying to escape.

offer no explanation. Canton, in reply to a letter of proof the Gas Company. pengel test from the Canton Government The officer went on to say that he

Was any violence used on him- in regard to alleged discrimination interviewed an official of the com- against Chinese, carrying goods pany the next day when a parade through the French Concession on of all the folu was held for the Shameen, stated that the passage purpose of identification. After a impost was based upon a resolution leseription of the man was given of the French Municipal Council,y a fitter, a Chinese detective was adopted on January 9, 1929. The sent to Wanchai where he arreated impost is only limited to curios. defendant, who, when taken to the rugs, etc., purchased on Shameen. Station, at once admitted the theft No passage fees are charged on Sentence of four months' hard

labour, was passed. other goods.

Sergeant Whelan: I should like to ask Dr. Bunje whether the in-N jury on the chest could have boom caused by falling on a box, r carrying a heavy box in his arms I will prove that the defendant had bean carrying his own box.

Witness I should hardly think so, unless the box had slipped and the corner had come into sudden contact with his cheat,

(Continued on next Column.).

videos third defendant (Lam Mr. Linsdsell: In view of this King) is discharged,

driver of a lorry for speeding, on A fine of 820 was imposed on the Lockhart Road. It was stated that he was going at the rate of 20

The other defendant was fined, $1,000 or four months hard labour. m.p.b.

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