1931-05-27 — Page 7

A HANGCHOW NEWS LETTER.

CELEBRATIONS IN HONOUR OF PEOPLE'S CONVENTION.

WET SPRING RUINS FRUIT BUT HELPS FIELD CROPS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Į

HANGCHOW, May 19, 1931.

Hangehow was not going to be behind in having a holiday and fes. tivites to celebrate the opening of the People's Convention in Nanking.

There were decorative arches at suitable points, many shops were closed, speeches were made on the "open ground in front of the Lake, flags were lying, students were having processions, and all merry and jolly.

No Salaries,

The Crops.

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of the Chung Hwn Sheng Kung Hui (the Chinese church of the Anglican communion) yet there were spare half hours when they would have enjoyed sight-seeing

under more favourable conditions.

other.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1931.

WAR IN HAINAN.

SEVERE FIGHTING AT. KIUNGCHOW.

CITY SURROUNDED.

[FROM, OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

MURDER TRIAL HELD UP.

MEDICAL WITNESS AWAY ON HOLIDAY.

LEFT WITHOUT COURT'S PERMISSION,

|HONG KONG STOCK | DUSTING! CLEANING! POLISHING!

MARKET.

CROUCHER & CO,'S DAILY REPORT.

The market opened under the influence of the settlement with a liquidation of certain overbought stocks; apart from this there was Horchow, May 20

Owing to the absence from the a fair cash business in investment War clouds have been gathering Colony of Dr. Kenneth Uttloy, shares, principally Dairy Farma for several days and actual fight witness in the Yaumati murder which changed hands at 829,30 to ing began this morning at Biung-ense, the Criminal Sessions trial 830,50, elasing easier with sellers chow at about 8 o'clock, between had again to be postponed. The at $30 on profit taking." the Pence Protection forces and Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp) the Marines. The city of Ring-aid that it was nut improper

over

a hundred wounded

soldiers have been brought to the Ilainan Hospital.

Tonight at 0 o'clock, the inter- sity of the fighting has much in creared and it is thought that desperate effort is heing made in

The accused is Wong Cheung, alias Wong Sik Choung, who is charged with the murder of Kau Shak at Yaumati, on April 1. Mr.' |

Somerset Fitzroy.

Lands are steady at 803,26 after sales at 893.30 cash and 805 July,

Banks and Unions were put through at 82,030 and 8050 to $19.50.

Cantons are wanted at 1,100 but,

we doubt whether any shares will Fires. at $1,330 are also in demand come out under 81,450. Hong Kong

without any sellers in view.

Unions Waterboats were taken at 827.50.

Hotels were decidedly easier duc to settlement liquidation, shares offering at $17.19 with buyers offer ing 810.00. The forward rate is correspondingly_weak.

Humphreys Estates continuo in request at 821.95 for the old and

Mr. Gen-880.25 for the now.

that

me-

Departure Critised. Addressing his Lordship, Jenkin said: The Attorney eral has just informed me Dr. Uttley, who is the only dical witness for the prosecution. as to the cause of death, left the Colony either on Friday or Satur- day, unbeknown, of course,

chow is being defended by the that the witness should be allowed However, wet or fins the Chiness

to leave the Colouy without the Christians were overjoyed at bring alter, · Thri, was almost contíau-

oua fighting up to 11 am, after permission of the Court. the hosts to so many distinguished

which there was a full until 4 päin. guests, and excelled themselves in

Since then the fighting has been the fine art of entertaining. When

resumed and there has been much the delegates, numbering over a

guna and hundred, arrived on April at firing with machine p.m, they came in for a torrential others of heavier calibre Two F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Messrs. Further inquiries concerning the downpour and a heavy thunderjors of the Peace Protection for Doneons, is defending, while the Chekiang University reveal that

storin after 'registering and hav- fees have been seriously. wounded Crown case is in the hands of Mr. the staff have as yet not received ing a formal short meeting there And their salaries in spite of the de- was a Chinese feast at 6,30 p.ni. patation that discussed this diff when all delegates had the oppor cult situation with Generni Chiangtunity of friendly converse, and of Kai Shek when he was here in becoming acquainted ong with an- April.

were The delegates follows:-Bishops 10. Priests 38, Fruit, which is usually abundant Deaconesses 2. Laymen 30, Women at this time of the year, in decided-s, and Womens Auxiliary 23. ly searen now and very expensive owing to the severe cold and frosts attended ne a representative of the carlier on, and to the beavy down-Nippon Sei Koh Kwai (the Japan pours recently, which apoiled the cherries and the strawberries. The. bimo trees suffered, the most dur- ing the cold and this fruit cannot Je bought this year. However, it is an wind that blows nobody any good and the ground crops are benefiting. There are prospects of a good harvest ahead,

From every side one hears that the policy of the Government is to cut down expenses, and when such is in the air it is comforting to know that the fangchow-Kiangsan tail- way is completed and that a train

has been run over the line success-

fully, This should be opened to the public within a short time now.

Realtys are onsier at $14. Tramways were firmer at $91.20 cash and 821,50 August.

There are buyers of Ferries at 804.50 after sales at 894.76.

at 891.78. Bishop Matsui of Tokyo, Japan

Hong Kong Electrics have sellers Gresa Islanda strength- tooned and were bought up to 80.25. Constructions declined, at $8.20 at which rate anles took place. There aro further buyers at 88.

disarm the Marines before rein- forcements arrive from the in- terior. These wore expected ear lier in the day but it is likely that they have been intercepted at Tamar, and the Attorney firneral tells me that Dr. Uttley's departure was hait by the Peace Protection for ese Church of the Anglican com

ers. The latter have now complete. also unknown to him. That is a by surrounded the city of Kiung great calamity because, obviously, chow.

musion).

"Doors of the Word and Not Hearers Only."

SUSPECT SHOT BY CONSTABLE.

2.

Considerable anxiety is folt for On the first morning there was

the American the members of Holy Communion in the C.M.S.Presbyterian Mission at Kachek. Hospital chapel conducted by Communications between Hoihow Bishop Norris of North China, now

and Kiungchow have been broken the presiding Bishop in China, and

off since early this morning. Bishop T S. Sing, Assistant Bishop of Chekinng Bishop Holden of Fakien heing the preacher. 'In the afternoon there was a big service in the Hospital compotiad, and members of the other de- nominations were present in large nuinbers. Dr. P. Lindel Taen, Assistant Bishop of Honan, and the first Chinese bishop to attend Mokanshan is going to prove is the Lambeth Conference, was the popular as ever for those who de preacher. His subject was "Chris- sire a mountain resort for their tinn Unity." Even if he had been holidays. The Municipal authori-fally aware of the serious difficul. ties control a very good set of ties which separate the churches uses, which leave Hangchow and Christians in Hangchow, he about four times a day, and in could not have given a more appro less than 2 hours one can be at the priate and heart searching address. foot of the mountain, where sedan It now remains for the churches to vhairs are waiting and bearers be "doers of the word and not ready to take one up the mountain hearors" only.

Mokanahan Hill Resort,"

at a reasonable cost. This is only The Rev, W. R. O. Taylor held

to

a short journey of about an hour. In garden party on April Rich Chinese from Shanghai and celebrate the 131st birthday of the some from Hangchow are more and Church Missionary Society. The more, developing Mokanshan and large gathering enjoyed the pretty bitying up as much as they can, garden, and various witty speeches and in some cases are building fiue played an important part in the large three-storeyed houses,

programme. During the afternoon few years' time it is probable that in collection was taken on behalf of Mokanshan will mostly be owned by the Chiuere,

In a

the Church Missionary dociety funds and friends gave very gener oualy.

Work Among Lopers.

On Wednesday, April 29, the Dr. Wade, a luprologist from the Phillipines where he is in charge Japaness Consulate was open to of a hospital of 6,000 lepers, with many officials, representatives of Dr. Maxwell, the Secretary and various government departments, Treasurer of the China Medical and missionaries, who gathered Association, paid a short visit to there by invitation of the Japanese Hangchow at the week-end when Consti! to wish their Majesties of they inspected the leper work which Japan a very happy birthday. is carried on by the Church The Consul and his wife had spar ed no pains in making their guests Missionary Society.

The C.M.. Hospital is just now feel at home, and the latter were the target for much vituperation loud in their praises of such by the Chinese Press, and false re. generous hospitality. and much

are rife concerning the beautiful garden. From the ver- ports practices there. Owing to the death andah of the upper floor an exten- of a patient who insisted on leaving sive view of the West Lake with the Hospital against the doctor's ad- vice. She visited her home where hills behind is easily obtained.

FUTILE ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.

Bhanghai Cottons and Ewos were easier at Tls. 99 and Tis. 13, sub- a very great deal will depend,equent loen) sales taking placo in Evos ni Tls. 13.15 for the settle- from the point of view of the de- ment. fence, as to the enam of death.

He is the only person, with me- dieal qualifications, who examined the body of the unfortunate de. coaned. In these circumstances, a very material part of my defence is taken out of my hands. I think it highly regrettable that any Government Department should allow a Medical Officer concerned with a capital, charge to leave the Colony in that way.

His Lordship:-It is most im proper that they should be allow ALLEGED SEQUAL TO ARMED ed to leave the Colony without

ROBBERY,

robbery, at 930, Third Street, West

An alleged sequel to the armed

robbed the inmates of the top-floor Poiat, where four men entered and

and escaped with $900 in money and valuables; occurred early on Monday when a Chinese was shot by a Chines constable because, it is said, he attempted to from police custody while being taken to Bay View Police Station for interrogation,

leave of the Court.

May 26, 5 p.m.

SEQUEL TO 'BUS FATALITY.

DRIVER EXONERATED.

JURY'S RIDER REGARDING

SPEED LIMIT.

Mr. W. Schofield sat as Coroner yesterday at an inquiry held at Central Magistracy into the death of an unknown Chinese who was knocked down and killed by a motor bus, belonging to the Hong Kong Hotel Company, on May 14, in Queen's Road Central. Messrs Al-D. L. King (foreman), A. W. Heron and G., W. Rohner com- prised tho jury

Mr. Jenkin:There is no-one 'who can take his place because no- though there is power for his ovid. one else has seen the body.

strenuously object to its being ence to be read, I should most

read, because I was prepared to cross-examine him at some length as to whether the cause of death he assigned is the correct an or

escape not

The bullet, discharged from service revolver, entered the man's left thigh, inflicting a flesh wound, without entailing very serious consequences The man is now re- cuperating at the Government Civil Hospital.

Suspect Searched. Shortly after 9 o'clock on Mon- day morning, a constable noticed the man appear at the tram ter minus at Causeway Bay. His at tention was attracted to à parcel

the mon was

enrrying, and he

On's Month's Leave.

His Lordship-It must be heard if possible. Were you thinking of applying for an adjournment f

Mr, Jeukin-I was going to see what the Attorney General has to

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Mr. Fitzroy:-I understand that Dr. Uttley has gone for a month's leave and I should have no objec tion to an adjournment.

be

taken, Berg. Donovan Stated that After medical evidenco had boda be was walking along Queen's Road in question when his attention was Central about 4.55 p.m. on the day

attracted by people shouting. He want to the scene and found the doceased tying on the ground. This ovidence was corroborated by passenger who was travelling un the bus at the time.

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The Driver's Story.

In the witness box, Ng Wah, the driver, stated that he had several years' experience as a bus driver. On the day in question, he was Central, when proceeding along Queen's Road coolie, carrying some hoxes on his shoulder, rushed across the street. Although he (the driver) sounded his horn coutinu- ously, no notice was taken. The man continued running and wit ness had to swerve to the right, but the coone ran into the bus and whe knocked down.

Continuing, witness said he did everything he could to avoid the accident, but owing to the fact that another of the Hotol's buses w coming in the opposite direction, almost abreast of him, ho had very limited space in inonth's

His Lordship:-Con that verified 1

Mr Fitzroy-Yen

swervo.

which to

Mr. Fitaray loft the Court, and, on roturning, said:-I have been in communication with the Direo stopped his for the purpose of tor of Medical and Sanitary Ser making a search. The parcel was vices and he tells me that Dr. opened and, it is alleged, found Uttley and gone on a

Police evidence was taken 70. to contain what appeared to be leave." The Director also says he

of the had no idea thas Dr. Uttley was brakes, after which Traffic Inspec

garding the condition fuses.

The incident which induced the needed in the trial. If Mr. Jeator C. F. Asextoder told the Court policeman to shoot and wound the kin wants an adjournment, i have that he was at the scone of the ac suspect, occurred

as they

were no objection. Of course, it would cident about ten minutes after it had occurred, and noticed several proceeding to Bay View Police be possible to tako certain marks on the surface of the road. Station.

amount of evidence now, bat one One of these was about nine feat does not like to break the case long and gave the impression that the body had been dragged along. They had gone some distance up, as it will leave a long gap. was found to be in a very pro- Mr. Zonoa Sabakin, a talented

Mr. Jenkin :-I do not ace that carious condition, and eventually baritone assisted by local talent when the suspect broke from his ahe died. But past history has abundantly proved that being in gave a concert in the Y.M.C.A. captor's grip after having surpris-everyone should be inconvenienced, the limelight does not in any way auditorium on the 8th inst. This ed him with a sudden blow on the so, perhaps, Dr. Uttley could be

jaw. interfere with the number of room won well -- filled, and the patients who come for treatment; rather it is thought that these audience, mostly Chinese,

there was illness, and shortly re- turned to the Hospital when sta

A 'Concort,

wero

Blow on the, Jaw,

The constable released his hold,

hostile attacks bring patients out most appreciative of Mr. Sabakin's and the suspect took to his hools, of curiosity to see what kind of songs capecially those where he throwing the parcel away as he people really are to be found in was his own accompaniest on

they are willing to stay.

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the Hospital, and having found out guitar. Dr. Fitch, of the Presby- The canelable it is said, drow his torian Mission (North) and Mr. Baumgartner of the Chiness acro-revolver and aiming low, brought neutical department in connection the fugitive down with a bullet The Anglican Church Synod.

with the Provincial Government through a foshy part of his left This Spring has been onv of also gave delightful and sympathe thigh. exceptionally wet weather, with tie ronderings of Dancla's 5th Air only a few intermittent days of with Variation, and of Schuman's 'sunshine and dry. To the many" Traumeri. Such concorts are of visitors who have been in Hang very rare occasion in this city, and chow this has been disappointing, those who were privileged to be for though they have been kept busy present longed for them to be more with meetings of the General Synod frequent,

Luter, the wounded man, who gave his name as Lo fan-fat and his age as 50, was admitted into the Government Civil Hospital, where he was pronounced to be in no daagor

&

cabled for to return at once..

Adjourned Until Juns.

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Queen's Eoad Accidents,

He told the Court that in 1929

Queen's Road in 1930 the number there were three fatal accidents in increased to eight, and so far this year there had been five, two of which were bus accidents." His Lordship:-If there is a Death By Misadventure with no The jury returned a verdict of adjournment at all, I think it

blama attaching to the driver." would be botter to adjourn the They added a rider to the effect case until the June Sessions, and that they considered the present stops be taken to bring Dr. Uttlay speed limit of 20 m.p.h. along the whole of Queen's Road should be back in time for them. It is very reduced to 15 mph, for all, motor unsatisfactory to go on without vehicles. him.

Mr. Jonkin It would be very Mr. J. K. Bousfield, who turn- prejudicial. to mo..ed up late in answer to a summons His Lordship :-It might be pro- to appear as juror, was orisfeit ta judicial to the other, sido also pay a fine of $10 by Mr, Schofield Anyway, it will be safer.

when be arrived in Court.

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