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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1931.

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GRUESOME SCENE AT TRAIN WRECK.

(Continued from Pagė 7.)

DARING SWINDLE

ALLEGED.

LARGE SUM-INVOLVED.

forred against two Chinese at the Central Magistracy yesterday.

ANIMAL WELFARE:

WHAT THE LOCAL S.P.C.A. IS DOING.

INTERESTING BROADCAST

ADDRESS.

The following excerpts are taken address broadenst un from an Monday night by a member of the

One possible explanation of the Charges of attempted fraud in- necident was given to us by an envolving a sum of 850,000 were pre gineer on the scene. The inilway at this point is built on an embank-

The first acensed was charged ment which runs along the side of a steep hill and mikes a deep gully with forging the chop of the Kwan

The On Loong, well-known rice mer-I.8.P.C.A. :~~ between it and the hill. tremendous force of the water, fol chants of Shekki and Hong Kong, lowing heavy rainfall, filled this with uttering & forged "document gally and wasted part of the empurporting to be an order for vor bankment away weakening the sup-tain deposit recipts, and with at- part to the railway track. When tempting to obtain those deposit re the train urrived at the weakened cripts by false pretences from the track, it plunged into the gully. It Commercial Press of Queen's Rond ja impossible to imagine the sight Central; and the second accused this huge locomotive and carriages was charged jointly with the first made as they crashed into the rocky on the last count. side of the hill. Wreckage was scattered everywhere and the trucks were completely torn up. «

Splendid Rescue Work.

A great change has taken placo- in publie opinion during recent years in regard to the treatment of animals, and this is largely due to the work of the R.S.P.C.A, in its educational work. Without humane education, the thoughtless and the ignorant become callous, and brutal. In Britain and many alber countries, organisations, cali- Mr. F, O. E. Hendall, who appear, al "The Band of Mercy" move- ed for the Kwan On Loong firm, ment,” have been formed and child- stated that like many other nativeren are gradually trained in habits firms, the Kwan On Loong issued of kindness, and gentlences towards all animals. Children are natural- deposit receipts for

up-country

All those who witnessed the work of the rescuing purty on Monday trading purposes, these being usually interested in, animals, so that night and yesterday paid tribute to the splendid work which there menly in books of 100, of a value of lid Europeans and Chinese work-850 each; in fact, they were med

el shoulder to shoulder to render

what assistance they could to those who were involved. Early yester day morning a party of men from the local Fire Brigade were at the

wene

of the wreckage, under Superintendent Brooks. The Sani- tary Department sent a large con- tingent of coolies who retired in valuable work while Government and railway offeints worked site by site with them among the debris,

letters of credit ur banknotes by the firm's customers.

On March 9, the first accused brought a forged order which was for en of these books, the total value of which would amount to 830,000, to the Commereinl Press in Catchick Street, and stated that he was from the Kwan On Loong Grin. The price for printing these forms was $190 and the defendant deposit 800, and was told to me back within three weeks to get the forms,

Trap Laid...

little lessons on animal welfare ava much appreciated by there. It ness, as an emotional disturbance, might be as well to think of kind. as a reflection of love. If you draw a triangle with love at the apex, barmony and devotion at the base, you will have a trinity of three wonderfully strong influen- res that can be brought to bear on pur daily life.

I commend the work of our local society to your consideration, with the sincere wish that when the oc cassion arises, you also will become a protector of those of the animal kingdom.

Several European doctors, spent many hours at the scene of the wreckage as it became necessary in some cases to amputate a leg or arm before it was possible to ex

Just triente some of the hodies. us we arrived at the scene we saw members of the Red Cross Brigade enerying away a boy on a stretcher who had had his leg amputated.

The breakdown gang lost no time in re-establishing communications and clearing the track as far as possible. The undamaged waggon Yang Tak Choi (alius of thevention of cruelty to animais' from

was towed away in the morning and the precarious task of removing the twisted mass of wreckage was also undertaken as soon as is why pos sible to do 80, The engine accord ing to an expert on the scene, was

a total wreck.

Ambulance Officer's Work.

Mr. A. e Arculli, the local solicitor, who lives in Shatin, ren dered valuable service in conveying the injured on his motor car from about a mile fven the sense of the wreck to the point where Dr. Farr's cor sunk in the roach

Interviewed, Mr. el Arculli said that both the Taipo and Castle Peak Roads were blocked in several places.

"I think the cause of the ne

As a precaution, the Commercial Press sent letter together with twa ngrements to the Kwan On Loong firm in Shekki to confirm the order. The next day they received a reply from the Kwang On Loong

The Society investigated the vari- to the effect that they had not, or dered the printing of the receiptss nets of Parliament for the pre- and they did not know a mu nom.

Work of the S.P.C.A.

first defendant). A few days later the time when in 1822 animals first the managing partner and a foki obtained a legal status. It has of the Kwan. On Loong firm' came down to Hong Kong and immedi- also seen that those laws have been ately went to the Commercial Press kopt, and the society's inspectors where they had a discussion, and have power to inspect premises and

a trap was laid for the first defen dant..

On March 30 the Commercial Press received a telephone messago from the first defendant, about the forms and was told to come and

them the next day. The next day, however, the first defendant

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issue summonses. But the Society's| FOLK DANCE AND SONG. rent and most important object is to keep people out of prison, by grafting in them, by education, a moral responsibility towards anim

not turn up, and the day after als in their charge. Advice may that the second defendant came and be obtained on the care and treat- asked for the forms, at the Ame time saying that he was sent by thement of domestic animals and the first defendant. The managing inspectors attend race meetings or partner of the Kwan On Loong sports where animals are partici-

was immediately informed, and Inter the man was arrested pating, in order to insure that From inforation given by the humano, conditions are employed. card defendant, the first accused was arrested in a house in Queen's Road Central.

After several witnesses had given evidence bearing out Mr. Rendall's opening, the case was adjourned.

rident was a cloud burst. The sup- ports on the track very probably gave way though the heavy rush of water and the locomotive and earriages just toppled over," said Mr. el Arculi. He added that Drs. Court Smalley and Farr were, all hard at work, doing the best they could for the injured under cond tions which were far from favour

Engine Driver Succumbs, able. The Hon. Inspector General of Police, Mr. Burlingham, D.S.P.

The engine-driver, who had his (Kowloon) and Mr. Walker, the leg ampatated, succumbed to his manager of the Railway, were early on the scene while Mr. L. C. Fjuries at about 2.30 pm. yester day at the Kowloon Hospital, while Bellamy was directing the 'bas

a woman who was suffering from services. These vehicles were sent very serious internal injuries also out to pick up the passengers from

passed away. the Canton Express and the train which followed the one that caine to grief. As soon as news of the disaster came through, the railway auto rities rushed ambulances to the scene while residents in that vicinity gave invaluable assistance.

At 0.30 p.m. last night the report given by the noliec was to the effect that, six bodies, two female and four male, had been admitted to

The policy of the Society is very wide, and receives the support of many people, who ou various sub- jeeta of enntroversy, hold entirely different views but all unite în de- airing to put down the universal- ly recognised as of cruelty of every day life. The society pursue a practical policy by organising humane slaughtering demonstra tions given by experts, to show the most huicane and expeditious me thods of taking animal life.. by or gauising horse shows, and by hav ng stalls at agricultural, shows at tended by men who ensin their liv ing by dealing in unimala.

By arrangement with the police, our Society will now colleet stray dogs picked up by the police and taken to Kennedy Town, where

the Kowloon Mortuary. The exuel they are destroyed unless clainted manber of casualties was not known by their owners. We will regular though it was stated that up to ly advertise in the local Press the

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ON MAY 0.

The Festival which is to take place on Saturday, May 9 promises to

be of very varied interest. It will bo

definitely international and one of

tion of good fellowship and mutual its principal objects is the promo-

understanding among the different raees and nationalities represented in this Colony. It is impossible in ʼn short paragraph to give any idea of the full range of the entertain munt but mention of some of the items will indicate that its scope is a wide one.

England will be represented by a variety of folk dances and songs. IL is interesting to note that the origin of some of these dances goes back thousands of years. Ireland, Scotland and Wales will also, be represented by both dances and

songs. For all, of these dances the

national costume will be worn. It

a late hour last night three or four number of dogs with descriptions should be mentioned that the Socie. Villagers Washed Away,

bodies were pinned beneath the af breed and markings, and if ties of St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick and St. David are interest- Regarding the general condition débris. Meanwhile rescue work is owners of dogs will communicate with our Home or ring up Mr. Fow- of the district around Shatin, going on apace and some idea as several villagers have lost their to the number of killed and injured ler, (tel. No. 5850s) information ing themselves in the Festival.

will be obtained with reference to lives through being swept down to might be given this morning. the sea by the heavy rains. It is The youth and small boy who had their dogs, if at the Home. This believed much damage has been their legs amputated at the scene arrangement has been made in or- done to the land and crops while were sent to the Kowloon Hospital der to reduce the number of dogs the brillge just outside the long and according to one source. the destroyed every month by the

former passed away soon after nil poliec. tunnel is also down.

mission.

It will be seen that Great Bri- tain and Ireland can provido a great variety of national songs and dances but those who attend will liavo the opportunity of enjoying To become д facber of our Society a subscription-of-88-or-a-national items of very great divers- Observatory Statement,

donation to our funds will bring its from all parts of the world. Mr. B. D. Evans, of the Royal you into our membership. It in

There will be Chinese and Japan- Observatory, informed us that no your district you can form a small

ese items, the German community special report of any exceptional group who may be interested in the

will sing some of their beautiful folk songs, the United States, of from Taipo or Fanling, upon which Secretary for one or more of your places they rely for reports of wen- party to attend our monthly meet-

America will be represented, specta- inga A great deal of organisation her in the New Territories.

Mr. ol-Arculli, who is the Super intendent of the Indian Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, had a busy time conveying the in- jared who were placed on stretchers Across his car. He started work shortly before 7 pm, and it was weather had been received either work, you can arrange, with our

not till 9 am that he was re- lieved.

At Teun Wan,

Mr. Evans said that there was hot still needed, and can only be torn will have the opportunity to The villagers at Toun Wan also eame in for a trying time as rain liaison between the Railway. Com carried through if more assistanca enjoy a demonstration of one of was pouring in sheets as a re-pany and the Observatory except is forthcoming.

Our scheme to centralise the buy- Spain's lovely dances, the Portu suit of which a woman belonging that the Observatory let the

when ing and selling of birds, doge and to, the Ho Pui Village lost her life. Railway authorities' know

al songs and some of Denmark's She was in her matshed and this the wind reached a force of 60 other animals should be worthy of guese are contributing some nation

There was o arrange all help from those in power, Tho was swept away by the rising m.p.h.

In addition there will be the stream. The woman was trapped ment for warning about heavy places in use just now for the sale ancient songs will be sung.

"I don't see how we of animals are not at all suitablo inside and drowned but her body rainfall. was recovered later and removed could," said Mr. Evans."Wo do being, dark and insanitary, and

our best to forecast the weather, not conducive to the well-being of Hornpipe and sea shanties, sing- ing games, the Maypole, and selec to the Kowloon Mortuary.

A soy factory in that district was but we do not know how much falls animals. damaged to the extent of about until the reports come in much hater,

ons by the band of the German $8,000 through the works being and long after they would be any

community. wept away by the downpour while use to the Railway"

"You think then that as far is reports have been made to the. police of the loss of several head you are concerned the Railway of pigs and catile. Many mutsheds authorities must watch their track, have been seriously damaged and in and you are not in a position to help places the road has been washed them."

Mr. Evans agreed that that was his view of the matter,

AWAY.

(Continued on nézt Oolumn.)

I sufficient interest is displayed by members, it might to possible to organise-a-dog-and eat show to de

The festival will be held in the monstrate how animals respond to care and kind treatment. I soo tha Rotary Club have a side branch grounds of the Diocesan Girls' called the Community of Service. School, Kowloon, under the dis I should like to see a representa. tive from that body on our Comtinguished patronage of H. E.

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