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CHINESE DETECTIVE DELIBERATE FRAUD.

SHOT DEAD.

"ŞENSATION IN HEART OF

CITY.

ASSAILANT BELIEVED TO BE

COMMUNIST.

Acomational shooting incident osmirrott dhortly after 11.30 am. yesterday outside the Fire Station (Jubilee Street) when You Pak Yan,

AUSTRALIAN SENT TO

PRISON.

LOCAL SHOPKEEPERS VICTIMISED.

Terrence Joseph Woods, 24 of Sydney Australia, was sentenced to six wooks hard labour yesterday by Mr. W. Schone'd when he us convicted on charges of obtaining. money and goods by false pretences.

The charges against the necked. wero that on February 27 he ob-

a. Chinese detective from Canton,tained from the Tung Lee, money- way fired at, point blank; by a man changers, a sum of £60-for-which who later made good his decayo, ho gave in exchange 9000 and a Acording to a police officer who elseque for 8831 which was not valid; that on the same day, he was early on the soone, Yau was obtained from the Tai San jewel- walking along Connaught Road andher's shop jewellery for which he when he got abreast of one of the 890, a cheque for $150, which was nut valid; and that 'on the follow- stone pillars of the Government ing day, he obtained some articles Building, his assailant, who was of clothing from the Tajmahal hiding behind, walked up to him Silk Store and tendered another cheque which was found to be not and emptied two shots into him, and valid as he had no account, in the then ran up Jubilee Street towards Bunk The Central Market and was lost to

view.

From another source it was learn- ed that the man actually fired four shots, two of them being blanks but this, so far, has not been confirmed by the authorities,

The surprising feature of the in- cident is that despite the fact that the part of the city where the shoot ing occurred is usually fairly crowd- ed at that hour, nobody was alle to give a satisfactory discription of the nasailant to the police who ar rived on the score within a few minutes. Mr. C. G. Perdue, D.C.I., and Mr. T. Murphy were amongst Biose seen engaged on the ease-by. a Duity Prea representative,

We have been informed that Yan ton in connection with anti-Com Pak Yan came-down here from Can

uaint activities. He was carrying a pair of handcuffs when be was shot but it has not been ascertained if he had any arms on him

Buccumbs to Wounds.

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all the charges.

The accused pleaded guilty, to

Company Formed. Outlining the facta, Inspector Shannon said the accused came, to the Colony about October, 1830, from Australia, hout November he made the acquaintance of Mr. Whitta, proprietor of the Used Cars, Limited, and obtained His permission to put a desk in his office. He formed an Association called the Combined Buyers As section and carried on business, which, as far as was known, was quito legitimate. His deak wen's still in Mr. Whitta's office,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 10,

KOWLOON RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION.

POLICY OUTLINED BY REV. J. HORACE JOHNSTCN.

MR. F. C. MOW FUNG ELECTED PRESIDENT,

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An appeal for more members was made at the annual general" meeting of the Kowloon, Residents' Association held yesterday at St. Andrew's Church Hall. The Rev. J. Horace Johnnten, who presided, reviewed, briefly the year's work and outlined the general policy of the Association, mentioning in the course of his speech that the Committee has worked unostentatiously, but no

novertheless with great success.

Mr. F. O Mow Fung was elected President of the Associa- tion for the present your, the nomination being made by Rer. "J. Horace Johnston and seconded by Mr. B. Wylic."

YEAR'S ACTIVITIES REVIEWED.

1931.

"HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE

[ORDERS-ISSUED BY THE HON: MR." D. G. WOLJE, CA,G,' INSPECTORS 'GENNDAL OF POLICL)

Generat

Revolver Fractice-There will be nu revolver practice at the Ken nedy Rond Range on Wednesday, March 11 191

Police Training School. The weekly classes for Police Reservists at the Police Training School, Kowloon, will be held as uenal on Tuesday, March 10 at 0.20 p.m. All- members of the Chinoso Part 2 of Training Course should attend.

Chinese Company.

Squad Drill All Fruits of the Chinese Company will attend Contral Police Station for Sqund. Drill on Thursday, March 19 at 5.30 pm under L. S R. 43 Top Chi Ŏa.

Flying Squad.

Squad. Brill, All-recruits of the Flying Squad will attend nt Police Headquarters for Squad Drill on Thursday, March 12 at. 5.30 pan. under L. S. R. 333 A. W. Mooney. The weekly instructional patrol

in at Taim-les-tsui Fire Brigade place on Tuesday, March 30. Fall of the Kowloon Section will take

Btation at 5:30 pm. sharp. Drea Winter Uniform and Cap with

White Cover: .

Rev. J Horace Johnston said: large because the whole, Colony is This time last year, when enter, concerned, (Whole), there is a dis ing on the presidency of this Austinet obligation to speak on behalf ciation, I enlled to mind the ancient of that portion of the Colony which proverb, which says, "Let not him they represent. that girdeth on his armour beast A Representative Body. as he which putteth it off." Now that the moment has arrived for in your hands for several days, will The report for 1030, having been laying down the office, what shall be taken as road. Allusion is there wo say of the year's campaign? So made at the outset to the fact that far as my own personal contribution it was through the initiative of this is concerned, it has been been in Committed that Kowloon was en detailed for special duty on the Special Duty-Members who are nitesimal, but speaking on behalfabled to give a welcome all her own occasion of the Inter-University of the whole committee, I make to the new Governor on the occd Athletic Competition which will be boid to say that we have put into son of His Excellency's first visit held at Caroline Hill will parade your hands a report which will bear far the most representative body day, March 14 at 12.43 pan. sharp. to the Peninsula. As we were by at Central Police Station on Satur- inspection, may be received by you in Kowloon, it was incumbent upon

There will be no instructional with genuine satisfaction and shown to take a leading part and 1-patrol for the Hong Kong Section

counted it a high privilege, as your on Friday, March-13 to those outside the Association with President, to voice the sentiments of the whole community. The pre- "justifiable prido."

cedent set on that occasion will, we hope, be followed in time to come.

We would express our-regret that straitened finance prevents the

concerts this summer, but, in these Government from offering to sub- sidize another series of public band days of stringent economy, count it peculiarly gratifying that to prorced with the work on the the Government has judged it right Star Ferry approach which we have

Playground in Middle Road will, wo advoented for so long.

The opening of the Children's trust meet in some mensure the present need, but I cannot refrain from expressing my own keen dis shelter provided against wind and appointment that there is a little sun, and my hope that some kind of pergolas and sheltered seats may be erected, if the planting of trees is impracticable,

On February 27, about 9.30. p.m., the accused went to the Tung Lee money changer's shop at 37, Queen's ments to get £75 and said he would handle their task now so quietly Road, Contral, and made arrange

The Committee of the K.R.A. -roms for themoney in the morning He then left and went to the Tai and unobtrusively that the bulk Rand, and purchased a jade neck San jewel! a shop at 57, Queen'sness of the report may come as a Ince and a pair of jade earrings, which he had delivered to his office, and tendered a cheque for 8150, On the following thorning, about nine o'clock, he went to the Tung Lee money changer's and obtained the 75 in Australian banknotes and gave in exchange $200 and cheque of 8331. After leaving the shop, he went to the Tajmahal Silk Store and bought two shirts and three suits of pyjamas for 854.50. for which he tendered another cho que.

surprise to many. The work is carried out with a quietness that is the mark of conscious strength and with a sureness of touch which is the outcome of matured experience. Yau was shot in the lower ribs

Colony, the K.RA. has stosdily As one of the institutions of the and was sent to the Government Civil Hospital almost immediately

risen to a position of considerable after he was struck. Despite the

influence, and I take this opportu- prompt attention, however, he sue

nity to call renewed attention to cumbed to his wounds, passing away about half-an-hour after admission.

the fact that the weight of the As Details are still not available, but

sociation's influence cannot be, at it is understood that Yau's' assassin is a member of a Communist gang

tributed to the numerical strength who are operating in the Colony.

a.m. of its membership: The secret of Though, there may not be any con made to the police by Mr. Whitta the Association's power lies rather nection between the two cases, it is the other complainants. En in the willingness among men of of interest to recall the shooting quiries were made and the defen-standing and ability, representing affray in a Yaumati_tea-abop re- cently when another Chinese' detec-

der his own name for Manila. The all sections of the community, to tim was shot by a. Communist," "The uzsilant in this case, also 'mado

Manila police were informed and dedicate their time and talents to he was arrested on arrival. good his escape,

The Emergency Squad from the Central Police Station was turned out in full fores and men were post- ed on all the wharves where they

Arrested in Manlia,

which sailed about 10.45

He then left on the a.. Tanda,

About an hour later, renarts were

dant was found to have sailed un-

the service of the public, and in the soundness of the principles which guide their activities

Aceused waived the extradition Proceedings and returned to the Colony on the President Cleveland tar) met the accused on board and truth, that the very efficiency of the on March 1, when he (the Inspec It has been observed, not without took him into custody. The Pur. of people, while a number of detec ser handed over to him all the pro- Committee deters some from seak tives and policemen, conducted a thorough sonrch of the neighbour-perty mentioned in the charges. ing the privilege of a vote in their hood

The accused was taken to the Cen-election. Such a reflection affords tral Police Bintion and detained.

stopped and interrogated à number

Up to the time of going to prèss we have been informed thai no. arrests have been made'

VICTORIA DIOCESAN

CONFERENCE.

AGENDA FOR-TO-DAY- AND TO-MORROW."

Prudent Policy.

It was found, from enquiries made, little comfort to those elected who that on the afternoon of February would sincerely appreciate, the 27, the accused had frequented in lccal hotel and had had a good moral support and encouragement deal of drink? This was before of the great body of Kowloon re- he visited the shops in ouestion.

sidents. A Mr. C. D. Perdun, Director of thu C.L.D., asked that a serious view be taken of the case naa In any case it is our hope that very successful attempt had been made to obtain money by false there may never be a lack of worthy The Victoria Diocesan Conference to deal with the caso, as the police year and that the same fearless but pretences. He asked his Warship men to stand for election year by

is being held to-day and to-mor- were not asking for á commiltal:

A special append is being They took a serious view because prudent and courteous poffes may made for all members to attend the frand was en quite a large ever prevail. May it continue to both services and sessions.

scale, after which the accused had be the aim of the Committee to cleared out of the Colony, view local-questions with the best

· Result of a Row.

local knowledge and keenest local In making an explanation, the 7.45 nm-Holy Communion in the accured said the whole thing was interest but, at the same time, in

Cathedral

purely the outcome of a row he the broadest light, as they stand had with Mr. Whitta He had related to the interests of the 6.15 to 7.15 p.m.-First Session in ne intention of clearing out of Colony in general; to anticipate the Colony, and though he bad

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The agenda. ie as follows:-

To-day."

5.00 p.m.-Evenyong.

the Cathedral Hall,

1. Opening Prayer.

8. Roll Can.

Signal Hill Balutes. -

We

Sharpshooters' Company. regular weekly practice will be Miniature Range Practice. The carried out by the mumbers-of-the- Company Rifle Club on Thursday, March 19 at 5.13 p.m.

Hong Kong, March 1931,

(Sgd.) D. L. KINO, D.S.P. (n.)

In proposing Mr. Mow Fung ne Chairman for the year, Mr. John-

since he was a man with the gift aton said that Mr. Mow Fung was well qualified for such a position of fluent speech and of practical wisdom Mr. Mo Fung was a person who was able to take the chair with great success,

Mr. Wylie in seconding the pro- post said that, although they had not heard of Chinese as Chair- man, the proposal of Mr. Mow Fung, Rould not be taken 'nsta' ruere gesture. He had personal

Fung's caution in reasoning was knowledge of Mr. Mow Fung'a abil ity and he thought that Mr. Mow cne of the best reasons why he should be made President of the Association.

than seven years in the neighbour. As one who has resided for more hood of Signal Hill, I am glad of this public opportunity to testify to enced ainco thu cessation of those the immense relief we have experi- nerve-shattering

Mr. Mow. Fung after being duly explosion-those elected said: For resident of most inaalntory unlutes-from which Kowloon to be a member of this

I say that we most cordially thank put it. we used to suffer. I am sure that association is a duty, as the editor I express the feeling of many when of one of our newspapers so aptly the Government for the prompt and mittee of this association is a pri To be elected to the com was dealt with. And this leads me stated, but to bo appointed presid effective way in which the nuisance vilege as our Chairman has just to remark that the words of thanks ent of this association is a great

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fully appreciate the honour you There seems little else of interest have dono me. At the same time for me to dwell further upon, I am deeply sensible of the diffi take this opportunity of expressing culties and responsibilities attack- meeting as a member of this Asso- follow the footsteps of so many my regret that this will be my lasted to this office but I shall try to, ciation. I have counted it a very worthy prodecessor. I am enrout

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I move the adoption of the re- port and accounts,/

Mr. C. M. Manners- seconded at the report and account were carried unanimously.

booked his passage and left, he the requirements of Kowloon, of was intending to return. It was possible, and advocate the need be 3. Business(a) Elect Beere only when he got to Manila that forehand rather than raise a belated lowed

tary, Treasurer and Auditor; he realized the enormity of the (b) Receive Annual Report of crime and agreed, to waive extra outery when trouble arises: to Executive Council; (e) Redition proceedings.

take it as axiomatic that public ceive Annual Report of Church of England Trusteca.

Opening Address by the Presi- dent

The Scientist's Approach to God, introduced by Kh.E A. Gaunt, MA, Fellow of -Trinity College, Cambridge. Wednesday, March 11.

5.00p.m.-Evensong,

Accused added that he had a

clear record so far and had never utility companies are desirous of got into trouble of any sort. He accommodating their service, what had served in the Army. He askever it may be, to the reasonable Subject for consideration:ed that, a lenient view be taken as demands of their public, and to co-

all the goods, which were of no value to him, had been recovered operate with them to that end in

had previously made arrange a friendly spirit; similarly, in ap ments with Mr. Whitta to go to proaching the Government, to` es- New Zealand on business, go sume that help will be forthcoming It was purely and simply a where need can be proved to be silly whim executed under the urgent to provide a constructivo 7.45 nm--Holy Communion in the influence of considerable drink and suggestion in cases of difficulty,

Cathedral.

to get my own back on Mr. rather than a barren protest or

·Whitta."

complaint; to avoid all rash and ill- Mr. Schofield-Was Mr. Whitta considered commente and criticisms. aware of the defendant's intention and keep strictly to those which t leave the Colony

can be clearly defined and substan- ME Whitta:Yes, I was

tlated, and, while exercising auch Mr. Schofield-I am afraid. 1 prudente, to shirk no problem, how have to take a serious view, ar ever. delicate or disagreeable; to there seems to have been too much, giva daeensideration to every deliberation about the whole mat matter that le brought before them. ter. I am glad that the property and return a courteous answer to has been recovered; and in view of avery complainant to Sount so that fact I am going, la impom a roptter too small, to handia because smaller sentence than I would only a few persons aro concerned, otherwise have done. Six weelis, if somo distinct principle is invol hard labour...

vod, and to count no matter too!

5 to 7.15 p.m.Second Seasion

in the Cathedral Hall.

4. Opening Prayer

Roll Call

Business(a) Elect Executive Council (b) Elect Fraterna Delegates to Diocesan Synod (c) Adopt Budget for 1031, 4. Subject for consideration: The Christian Conception of God" introduced by the Rev. G.. K. Çarpontor, M.A., B.Sc, Discussion on points arising from President'sTM Addreas,

Complaints and Oriticism, Another gratifying feature is the sound definite policy which har directed our activities in the past.

In our efforts to protect and ad- residents, it is of course natural vance the interests of Kowloon

that at Lines criticism and-"com. plaints are neerssary. hut auch cri ticism is absolutely free from cavil and animosity. When any m plaint is received it is always, as our Chairman has stated, consider- ect with avery, courtesy, and no complains ja ever forwarded un lose the committee is ready with its assistance or with a reasonable Pggestion whereby such complaint, can be remedied or removed...

-Election of Officera. The election

of officers which for resulted sa followe President:M. F. C. Mow Fung proposed by Rev. J. Horace Johnston and second ed by Mr. B. Wylie Vice President Capt. C. B. Riggs, proposed by Mr. How Fung and seconded by Mr. F. B. Craprell.

The committee also is always Hon. Treasurer Mr. WJ careful to avoid any instance or Brown proposed by: Mr. C.question which is not of a public E. Terry and, seconded, by oppoés any item which savours of character and would inost strongly Mr. E. Abraham. Hon. Seurotary-Mr. C. E been the policy of your association individual greivanen. Such has Tarry proposed by Captr the past, a policy which we may Riggs and seconded by Mr. proudy claim has earned for our J. Tr: Dobbie,

We absoetation the general approbation General Committee-Mizers E. and reineet which it at present en

Cock, B. W. Tape, Capt. T. Joys. That policy, I feel confident T. Laurensen, B. Wylie, F. will be maintained during my W. Stapleton, R. Pestonji, term of office as President, and in H, Un, J, MAlves Hasuring you that I will do my Pooley E C. Tregillus, W. best to uphold the mendid tradi Goldenberg, Li Jow Son, F. tions of the past, I thank you Crapnell, R. L. D'Almada again for the honour, you have done e Castra (Jnr), CM. Man me. (Applause.) nate, D. W. Munton, Roy. W. Rogers and Lt. Col. E. D. Matthews

The New President. (Continued on next Column.)'..

The election of officers brought the meeting to a close as there was. no discussion under the hending of any other matter," included sin the agenda

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