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CURIOUS INCIDENT CHINESE GENERAL

OF HANGCHOW.

EUROPEAN ENGINEER AND HIS PURCHASE OF SCROLLS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

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HANGCHOW, July 23. No little stir has been caused amongst the large cirole of friends and acquaintances of Mr. Petter son of the waterworks, who has suffered a loss of several, eleven all, pieture scrolls. It happened hus. A pedlar came to his house one day, and, after Uhrgaining the eleven pictures were bought and handsome price paid, as they were obviously real works of art. In time they were taken to a shop mounting such scrolls, and during the process they were pasted on the shop wall. A Chinese one day passing that way

renowned for

VINDICATED.

SERIOUS ALLEGATION NOT SUBSTANTIATED.

JURY'S VERDICT IN BOMB OUTRAGE INQUIRY.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 5, 1931.

SANITARY BOARD MEETING.

FOOD PRESERVATION AND LIME WASHING DISCUSSED.

At the ordinary fortnightly meet ing of the Sanitary Board held yesterday, the minutes relative to the by-laws governing food-preserv- ing establishments and depart mental lime-washing were discussed. Mr. G. R. Sayer, the Chairman, in proposing the first minute, stated that in former cases the applica tione for food-preserving establish- mente ually came before the full Board, but, as it was a very difficult task as there were some 200 appli- cations at one time, it had been decided to appoint a sub-committee to take charge of the matter.

serious allegation against Yeung Kwan Iu, a former general in the Chinese Army, now resident in Hong Kong, in connection with the bomb outrage at the Peking Hotel in Yaumati on the night of April 20, was considered by the jury in arriving at their verdict into the circumstances attending the death of Liu Wan Saug. The inquiry, which was resumed yesterday at Kowloon Magistracy, concluded in the afternoon before Mr J. A. Fraser, sitting as Coroner, and a The committee will consist of two jury consisting of Messrs. G. Kelected members, Mesars. M. K. Lo Oliver (foreman), E. Mitford and Tam Bui, Peng..

At the first hearing, Siu Ping Chun, who was one of those injured by the explosive bomb, stated in evidence that he saw Yeung Kwan I pass the entrance to the hotel five or six times together with three others and that the bomb as thrown by Yeung. It was also dis- closed that the two were hostile litiganta in a Supreme Court case involving a large sum of money,

Mr. T. Murphy was in charge of

and R. A. de Castro Basto, and one of the Chinese members of the Sani- tary Board. At present, how over, they would let the matter rest in order that the authorities concerned might go fully into it, but it would be put forward for further discus. sion later...

was struck by these pictures and wanted to buy them. The pro- prietor refused to sell, adding that

Regarding departmental lime they belonged to a foreign client.

washing, Mr.. Bayer stated that the The Idncièr thorsupon went

charge for lime-washing a floor had straight to the right quarters and

been fixed at 83.60 and that the had a writ issued against the shop

authorities have approved of it. keeper forbidding these scrolls to

Those present at the meeting be leave the premises. This was duly the police evidence. Mr. Leo aides Mr. Bayer, were:-Hon. Mr. sealed by a guarantor. The next d'Almada, jar,, instructed by Mr.H, T. Creasy, D.P.W., Dr. G. W. day, the unsuspecting owner, called M. A. da Silva, watched the pro- Pope, Dr. V. M. Koch, Dr. Basto for his pictures and an assistant, ceedings on behalf of Yeung Kwan and Messrs. F. C. Hall, T. N. Chau, in the absence of his master, delu. Mr. H. J. Armstrong appeared Wong Kwong Tin and J. H. Gelling livered the pictures, The shop at the resumed hearing to watch (Secretary). keeper,

his assistant and the guar

the interests of Siu Ping Chun. antor were, put in prison aà, a re- sult, but I hear have been released on Mr. Petterson paying a certain sum of money.

Trials of the Provincial Chairman.

The Provincial Chairman is most anxious to be relieved of his office, hut so far Nanking will not grant the necessary permission. His de sire is chiefly netusted by the lack of funds in Chekiang, though he has carried out

a programme of rigid economy during his term of

office.

The Chekiang Conservancy Board is also feeling the effects of the Chairman's policy, and the salaries

of their employees, both foreign and Chinese, have suffered severe cuta. The Chokiang University is still in arrears regarding the salaries of the teaching staff.

Hangchow-Changshan Railway. The first part of the railway line from Hangcliow to Changshan, on the border of Kiangsi, has been 'completed, and through trains to Chuki are running twice-daily The official opening was attended

magnates.

liv local

Accuzer Gross-examined.

A number of witnesses, who had given evidence at the previous hear ing, was recalled, including Siu Ping Chun and Sergeant Fitches.

Cross-examining Siu Ping Chun, Mr. d'Almada asked if witness realised that he was making a serious charge against Yeung Kwan

by saying that he saw Yeung Witness replied throw the bomb. that he adhered to the statement which he had previously made.

about 9 p.m. witness heard a bang, but he did not pay much attention as he thought it was the sound caused by the bursting of a motor.

car tyre.

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Shun Man Yuen, one of Yeung's friends, gave evidence sorroborating the latter's movements on the day in question.

HONG KONG STOCK DEATH PRESUMED.

MARKET.

YESTERDAY'S TRANSAC-

TIONS.

SEQUEL TO, DISAPPEAR- ANCE OF EUROPEAN.

In the Supreme Court yesterday,

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange Sir Joseph Komp, the Chief Jus intend to issuo daily summary tice, granted an application made of transactions. The first, forward. by Mr. F. O, Jenkin (instructed by ed to us by the newly appointed Mosses. Deacons) on behalf of Secretary (Mr. W Jackson) is as follows:

On resuming after an extended week-end the Stock Market showed a steady tone.

Banke had buyers at $2,070, and Canton Issurances at: $1,450, %

hins Underwriters are slightly better at 85.85, with sollers asking 85.50.

Kowloon Wharves were done at $164.60, but closed with buyers at

·8183.

China Providents (Old) remained unchanged at $6. buyers, the new shares having sellers at $2.03.

Hotels, are", stendy, there being buyers of old shares at 817 and the

new shares at 816.45.

Lands continue on offer at $92.

821.50

Humphreys (old) are wanted at

Realties have firmed up, and there are buyers at $10 after sales at this rate.

Trams are obtainable at 821.40, with buyers offering $21.

China Lights and Hong Kong Electrics are both wanted at 828 and 881.25, respectively.

Telephones can be placed at $32.75, sales having been effected at 833.

Cements have alightly eased up, Hong Kong Ropes from 821.50 to from $19.00 to $19.35 buyers, and

891.25.

Dairy Farms show no change at

$32.50 buyers.

Canton Icas were taken off the market at $8.50, with buyers still unantisfied.

Afternoon Session,

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At the afternoon session, the rates in various instances underwent of Banka at $2,075 and Danton In- alight changes, there being buyers aurances at $1,480.

Hotela continued in favour, there being buyers for the old. shares at 'Mr. d'Almada's Addreza,

$17.10 and $18.50 for the nèw, Mr. d'Almada was givon permis

Lands had buyers offering 891.50 sion, by the Coroner to address the with sellers asking $0. jury briefly in delence of his client. of 50 cents, the buying rate being Realties again had a sharp rise Counsel told the jury that the prin-818.50, sales being reported at cipal feature in the inquiry was the extraordinary charge of murder At the Kowloon Hospital a police brought against his client by a man officer (Sergeant Fitches) interview-who was admittedly not his friend. ed you - Yes.

Mr. d'Almada: Do you remember being carried to the Kowloon Hos

pital 1-Yes.

Statement Denied.

I put it to you that you told Sergeant Fitches that Leung point- ed in your direction and asked an- other man to throw the bomb.-1 deny that I said so.

Mr. d'Almada submitted that his case would be that his client re

mained at his home the whole even ing on the day of the occurrence, together with three friends. He proposed to call his client and two of the friends, the third not being available, to give evidence.""

Sergeant Fitches, in answer to alt d'Almada, said that Biu Ping

Chun made Д

statement at

Two Doctors Put on Trial.

Two Chinese doctors from the C.M.S. Hospital were recently sum. moned to appear at court to stand their trial concerning the death of npatient in the hospital. The the Kowloon Hospital. Siu stated doctors stated their case plainly that at about 0.45 p.m. he was seat

ed in the vestibule of the hotel and were duly acquitted of any

when he saw a man, whom he know responsibility for the death.

Trumped-up charges of malas Yeung Kwan Iu, come to the

door. Young pointed his finger at. praxis are

very disquieting not

$16.50.

Trams were actively dealt in, the buying quotation being listed at 821.20, with sellers asking $21.50.

Telephozes (part paid) showed a rise of 25 cents from the morning quotation of 8821.

Canton Icas found buyers at $5.00.

$10.50.

Oaments (combined) were done

at

According to Siu's evidence, Young was so foolish as to walk up and down five or six times in a well- lighted place when he had every opportunity to look into the vesti Ropes showed an advance of bulo from the street. The jury had cents over the buying rate carlier to consider the demeanour of a man

in the day of $21.25.

Lane, Crawfords (old) were quot who was intent on committing suched buyera at 87.90 and $7.00 for the A monstrous act.

new shares.

Mr. d'Almada drew attention to

the statement made by Six to Ser- geant Fitches when he was in a periectly normal condition. Later, Siu thought he would change his statement and say that he saw Yeung throw the bomb. There was no corroboration of this damning evidence against his client, and none

HONG KONG POLICË

RESERVE.

Mrs. O'Sullivan for probate of the Will of Thomas Francis O'Sullivan, formerly acting head, bailift of the Supreme Court, who mysteriously disappeared some fifteen months 4go. In applying for order, Mr. Jenkin said, that affidavits bad been filed in support by Mrs. O'Sullivan, Mr. T. Murphy, A.S.P., and. Dr. T-W Ware of the Gov. ernment Medical Department.

With regard to Mts. O'Sullivan's affidarit, it was to the effect that her husband became mentally affect ed in May, 1927, and was placed in

the

to

care of Dr.Ware, at the Government Civil Hospital. Ho re- covered sufficiently to be allowed return home in February, 1929, but, because his illness had impaired his sight, he could not go out unless he was accompanied by someone.

Mystericus Disappearance.

On May 8, 1930, he went out for a walk in the company of his daugh ter, Maureon, who was then six years of age. Leaving the house at 4 p.m. they visited, some friends at St. Joseph's College and, on the return journer, they sat down in the Public Gardens, whore the young girl amused herself by feed- ing birds. When she looked round, abo found her father had disappear." unable to and him. Two indies ed, and was in much distress when eventually took her home.

A search was immediately in- stituted by members of the family and friends, but they failed to find any trace of the missing man, and the matter was reported to the

police.

Counsel went on to deal with Mr. Murphy's affidavit, which set out the steps taken by the police. The report was received at about eight o'clock on the evening of May going on duty to keep a sharp look- 8. Directions were given to police

out for Mr. Sullivan. They were also given a description of him.

Offer of Reward.

commenting, O'Sullivan bad lived in Hong Kong that. Mr.

pean and Chinese, Counsel atated for over 20 years, and, as a bailift, was very well-known, both to Euro- that the police also made a search hood of the Gardens and over the around the hills in the neighbour- Colony for two days, but without, result.

After

van's disappearance was published A notice regarding. Mr. O'Sulli-

story of his disappearance and in the Press on May 14, telling the giving a photograph, together with

an offer of a reward of 8200 for in- formation ai to his whereabouts. 50An official offer by the Governminent of $200 reward for Mr. O'Sullivan, dead or alive, was also made, but there was no result.

DER BED BY THE HON, ME. E D. C. Wom, aÚ.G., INSPECTOR- GENERAL OF POLICE) General,

Revolver Practice, The regular

of the other persons present in the weekly revolver practice will take lobby at the time had spoken of place at the Bowen Read Revolver having seen the person who threw Range to-day at 5 p.m. It will the bomb or having seen Yeung dian Company.

be open to all members of the In- there at all.

Chinese Company. - Strength.-Lance Sergeant R88 mitted to resign, having completed July na. Pada A four years service with effect from

Counsel stated in, conclusion that

This pamphlet was circulated in the Colony, Canton, Macão and Samchun, and the police at Canton and Macho were asked to institute search in their territory which they did, without finding any trace of the missing man.

After the first notice, said Mr. Jenkin, information was received from certain persons that they had zeen Mr. O'Sullivan, but, on inves tigation, the information was found. to be incorrect,

Discharged From Mental Hospital. Dealing with Dr. Ware's affidavit, Mr. Jonkin said the doctor dis charged Mr. O'Sullivan from the Mental Hospital on February 13, 1920, as he did not constitutes a danger, provided he was cared for, and the doctor considered he would be better of with his family. ft.

only for the mission hospitals but Siu and said to someone behind him the cirargo against his client was & William K. S. Mok has been per: O'Sullivan was discharged into the

for private practitioners, too.

Boycott of Japansse Goods.

Hangchow is joining hands with

Shanghai in the Japanese boycott

"That's him." The man behind Yeung then threw something

into the vestibule.

Accused Person's Alibi.

Yeung Kwan Tu, who was called

very serious one na it would involve his trial at the Criminal Sessions and he asked the jury to consider the evidence carefully in arriving at their verdict.

Indian Company. Revolver Practice. Revolver: practice will be carried out on the The Coroner, in summing up the All members of the Indian Com Bowen Bead Revolver Range to-day, of cotton goods, and other articles into the witness-box by his counsel evidence, told the jury that, while (pany who have, not, bassed Part but like similar outbreaks said that he had known 8iu Ping the causo, of death, they had also, should attend without fail

the inquiry was merely to establish III" of Training Course this year

patriotism this will doubtless Bon die a natural death, and the per- sistent rains will do much in damp ing the ardour of the would-be

reponsors.

Chun for about seven or eight years and that recently he had been en gaged in a lawsuit with him over, large sum of money. In 1929 wit

uess know that Siu Ping Chun was the manager of the Peking Hotel Prosperous Holiday Season," The last time witnean saw, Biu Ping Chun was in the summer, al Most of the members of the last year. He had never threaten- foroign community are

ed Siu with violence either par AWAY. ON holiday, hoping to escape the beat.sonally or through any other per

son, and witness was unable to say However, contrary to the general why the latter should accuse him of rule, this month is proving an ex-throwing the bomb. “ #eptionally cool one, and the almost

daily showers are very welcoine.

Visitors passing through the city en route for Makanaban are many,

Continuing, witness said that: on April 20 he returned to his home in Chi Wo, Street, which was two streets away from the Peking. Hotel; at about 4.30 p.m. and never

threw the bomb and it Yeung Kwan to consider carefully as to who

I had anything to do with it.

Jury's Findings,

After a short retirement the jury gave the following findings

We find that Liu Wan Bang met his death by a fragment of a bomb thrown into the vestibule of the. hotel from the street entrance.

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care of his wife. After his dis charge, Dr. Ware saw him several times, the last time being shortly befors his disappearance.

Dr. Ware also stated Mr. O'Sullivan was not able to care for shortly after his disappearance. himself and must have succumbed

Commenting that Mr. O'Sullivan must have died, unless he had been kidnapped, or was being cared for in secrecy, Counsel said that Mr., O'Bullivan was insured with the patrol-Manufacturers Life Insurance Com

of the Hong Kong Section will pany, and the Sun Life Assurance take place on Friday, Fall in at Company of Canada, for £500 in the Central Police Station at 0.15 cach case. Messrs.-Deacons, solici p.m. sharp. Dress: Khaki uni tors for Mr. O'Sullivan, had com- form and can, with khaki cover.

BUBONIC PLAGUE.

OUTBREAK IN CANTON.

municated with both companies, the replies indicated that they were prepared to pay as soon as proof of death was received. T

Mr. Jenkin said 15 months had elapsed since, Mr. O'Sullivan's dia appearance, and if bis Lordabip was satisfied that every clao had been

The bomb was thrown with in- tent that it should explole there.

The bomb was thrown by a per-

A serious outbreak of bubonic investigated and everything done to Verdict: Murder by a person or, enstern districts of Canton. Many son unknown,

plague has occured in, the outlying trace, him, he could grant the

Birder persons unknown. “

people have died from the attacke

Order Granted.

and the foreign style Chinese hotelsat pan when three friends whom to the evidence, the Coroner said taking strict precautionary men was very short, but as he had no In thanking the jury for the care and the Provincial Government His Lordship remarked that the left the house until he went to bedful attention which they had given Medical Department are therefore period for disappearance fast are reaping quite a little fortune, he had been entertaining left. At that he hilly concurred with their aures to allay the further. aprend doubt about the matter he would

(Continued on next falumn I'verdict.

ing of the discaso.

as well as the Chiness hotels)

grant the arder.

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