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CORRESPONDENCE. CHOLERA IN

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MR. CROUCHER AND THE DOUGLAS COMPANY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS."

Six-With reference to a state, ment made by Mr. N. V. Croucher, at the annual meeting of the Doug- las Company, he is reported to have

said;-

Our entire capital is only six likhs and we are sponding it all on the Offern und crews. All leave, etc. should be suspended straight away. I don't think the floating staff, have borne the sacrifices the shareholders have during this depression.”. According to the annual report the Company have made à profit on working of 882,609.91 with three vessels, after paying for the very expensive loadling surveys for each of these ships.

HONG KONG

"YOU SHOULD GET VACCINATED."

A

ADVICE OF THE MOH.

During the four days ending Sunday, 20 cases of cholera were notified, 17 from Victoria, one from Shaukiwan and two from Aberdeen. Interviewed by our represents tive, Dr. G. W. Pope, Medical Officer of Health," said that the enses were being reported pretty regularly at the rate of 5 or day.

Dr. Pope added: "The mortality rate is high and this is an extremely virulent form of cholera, -

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1932.

FARMERS FIRE ON

RIVER RO

BOATS.

CHINESE WOMAN PASSEN GER FATALLY WOUNDED.

VILLAGE

ROAD MURDER CASE.

GEORGE FUNG'S. BROTHER IN WITNESS-BOX.

FEAR THAT WASH OF STEAM END OF PROSECUTION'S CASE

ERS WILL DAMAGE CROPS."',

While on their way to Hong Kong from Kongmoon on Saturday, the 45. On Lee, S., Toi Shan and a San Nan Hoi were fired on by farmers from the river bank with the result that one woman passen ger who was on the former vessel was killed. According to reperts of the incident, some twenty shots were fired altogether and it was for tunate that more damage was not done.

The woman who was shot was talking to her husband in the Chin- "I thoroughly advise every-csa saloon, the bullet was said to body to get vaccinated. The in-have entered through the side of the convenience caused is" small and saloon before hitting her in the people will bo well advised not to abdomen. She was later removed take any risk. There is plenty of to the Yan Chai Hospital. Kong vaccine in the Colony and some-moon, where she died. thing ought to be done. "It is very hard to determine where the cases rome from. Only ane, as the official notico states, is officially imported. The patients aware that there muable to 'givo much account of endanger the crops. Masters and Officers of both depart themselves and it is quite probable ments have had their pay, reluced tirat a far higher percentage than to a 1/0 dollar sines April 1, 1931, this contracted the disease outside

We wonder what Mr. Croucher expects, in this time of world wide depression?

The gentleman referred to is apparently not

and that leave pay has been tom porarily suspended for the last

eighteen months."

It is ridiculous of Mr. Croucher to say, that the entire capital of the Company, is being spent on, "the Officers and crews," in spite | of the fact that a profit has been made during the year of 882,630.04, with three steamers.

Then the same gentleman goes, on IN KRY,

All ears, etc. should be sun- pended right away. I do not

think the floating staff have borne The Baerifices, the shareholders have during this period of de- pression."

It appears, that it is not general; ly known, that leave is an integral part of an officer's pay and if leave is suspended as Mr. Croucher re- quires, the officers must as a conse- quence demand increased pay as compensation.

This shareholders, does not think, the floating staff have borne the acrifices the shareholders have.. The spirit of Mr. Kingsley Frank Wond

ward late 3rd officer's.s. Haiching killed in action by pirates, Decem her. 819, might answer, "Our sacrifices are without end, from the going down of the sun, to the going down of the sun again and we do

not complain.”

of the Colony. There is no cause for alarm but every precaution

should be taken.

**Boll your water

"Keep your banda clean "Be careful always to wash

before eating

"Eat no uncooked fruits and

vegetables

"Be very careful of ice, wash it batere putting it into food

+

or drink

"Do not eat ice-cream except from places above suspicion "The same applies to mineral waters. Only products of standard firms should be consumed."

OBITUARY.

CAPT. SERGE NICOLAS

PETROFF..

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It was stated that the reason why the farmers opened fire was because they were afraid that, with the present high state of the river, the wash of passing vessels might They wore said to have hoisted red flags as a mark of warning.

The On Lee is owned by the Bre Yap S.S. Co., Ltd., of Wing Lok Street, and commanded by Capt. G. A. Elins. She left Kongmoon on Saturday afternoon closely fel. lowed by other Kongmoon-Kong Kong vessels including the as. Toi Shan and s.s. San Nam Hoi.

The vessel passed the Chao Lin district shortly before 4 p.m. when passengers noticed the hoisting by farmers of red flags warning them of the possibility of damage being done to the folds by the wash, owing to the high state of the river. The next thing the farmers did was to open fire on the vessela and although the San Nam Hoi and the Toi Shan were hit, most of the bullete found the Ou Lee is target, and one of these struck the woman

passenger.

went

The ship's officers immediately to the.. assistance of the woman, when it was discovered that The death occurred at the Kow-she was in a serious condition. loon Hospital yesterday of Capa Serge. Nicelas Petroff, Government diver.

The deceased who was 3 years of age, was only admitted to the Hos pital last Friday, his illness being appendicitis. Unfortunately, peri- tonitis supervened and he passed away yesterday morning.

A naturalised Briton, the late Capt. Petroff joined the Govern. ment service in 1998 and the big gest task he undertook while be

was in the service was in conner-

tion with the laying of the pipe line across the harbour in 1928, which

Mr. Croucher is a business man, a stock broker, and he knows that where there is water there is risk, and shipping ventures are no cer tainty. He was quite prepared to take the chance with Douglas Com- pany shares. They still appear to be a good gamble. Why does Mr. was done under his supervision. Croucher, if it is ho, wish the Masters and Officers, to make more sacrifices, than they have already made?

H.M.S. Moorhan was following closely at the time and immediate ly went to the help of the On Len, in reponse to a message from the captain. Medical aid WAS sent from the gunboat, and the On Lee later returned to Kongmoon, the wounded woman being conveyed to the Yan Chai Hospital, where she succumbed to her wounds.

The On Lee resumed her inter-

rupted trip to Hong Kong on. Saturday night.

SALE OF FORD CAR.

He did a lot of collecting for the DISPUTE OVER COMMISSION. Biological Departament the University and he also contributed exhibits to the local Aquarium.. *

The Funeral.

The Law Society and the Medical Association increased their charges by 50 per, cant. to compensate, for the fall of silver but the lasters and Officers of the Merchant Navy community

IN SIGHT.

THE FOURTH OF JULY.

CELEBRATED BY AMERICÂN CLUB,

American Independence Day was. observed by the members of the American community yesterday by a reception at the American Club, No fower than six witnesses where Mr. Douglas Jenkins, Ameri- bringing the total number to forty-can Consul-General, and the mem two-were called yesterday aftor- noon when the case against Cheng Kwok Yau (20) who is charged with procuring the murder of George Fung on the night of March 24, was continued before Mr. Wynne Jones at Cintral Magistracy yesterday. Mr. R. E. Lindall, Assistant Attorney Gener, prosecuted - and Mr. Geo. K. Ball Brutton was for the defence.

or entertained several hundred guests including their follow coun- trymen of the American community, Official and Unoffieis! members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, Naval and Military Oflcers, prominent, Chinese resi donts, and members of the Ameri can Consulato and Trade Commis- sioner's office.

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Among thow noticed at the, ro- The first witness called was the caption were Capt." Welb (A.D.C.), master of a carpenter's shop at representing the Officer Adminis 10, Man Chung Fong, who spoke of tering the Government, Hon. Mr. an incident in his shop on the W. T. Southern (C.M.G.); Sir night of March 24 Shortly after Joseph Kemp, Commodore A. H. o'clock, this witness stated, a Chi, Walker, Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shen- nese, whom he had once or twico|ton, Hon. Mr T. H. King (Acting seen previously in his shop, entered | I.G.P.), Hon. Mr. 'R, H., Kotewall, hurriedly and went into a work- The Hon. Dr. Tao, Hon. Mr. C. G. room at the back of the premises, Alabaster, K.C. The man was seen to throw some-

The reception was of informal thing on the floor and after his nature and the gathering of the departure, witness picked up the members of various nationalities in article and found it was a glove, diented their good feelings towards The glove was shown by witness to

the American citizens residing in the principal tenant of No. 17, Man the Colony and the American Re- Chung Fong, after which it was public. dropped on the floor. It was picked Toasts were honoured to the King up on June 20 by witness when and the President of the U.S.A. Sergeant Fitches came to the pre-and refreshments were served, mixes.

Tho manager of a second-hand furniture shop at 289, Hennessey Rond, apoke as to the hiring of furniture to a man who lived at 17, Man Chung Fong. Witness said

that the rent on the furniture was

promptly paid.

AB American business houses were closcil in honour of the Ameri- can National holiday.

LOCAL PROBATES.

MOTOR ACCIDENT IN MALACCA RECALLED.

A foki of the furniture dealers, giving evidence, said that when the furnituro was returned to the shop

Letters of administration in the after having been at 17, Man Chung Fong, he examined one of estate of the late Mr. Alfred Dou- the drawers of a chest of drawers glas Watton who died as a result of and found within an article renem injuries sustained in a motor acof- bling a pencil with a broken point, dent in Malacca on August 30, 1931, one old hot, and two small bottles. have been granted to Mr. D. J. Witness was asked to be more ex-Lewis, solicitor, the lawful attorney plicit regarding the pencil and the for the parents of the deceased. bottles, but he failed to give the The estate was sworm at 831,100.

Local estate valued at $20,800 Court any details other than the

was left by Tae Yue Ko, merchant, general description.

who died at the Ching. Chu-kong village last July. Probate of will has been granted to Tee Kin Yuen (son) and The Loung Shi, daughter- in-law, who are the execator and executrix respectively

Shown the glass portion of a bypodermic syringe and asked whe ther the bottles looked anything like that, witness said that, they did not. The point of the syringe was then affixed and witness was asked when the pencil looked anything

Wong Shan Ki, who died in 13, like, that and he again replied in Avenida Sidonia Pais, Macao, où the negative. He repeated that he January 19, last, left local estate saw something which looked like a to the value of 813,400. Letters of administration havo been grantail

pea

Detective Sergeant Fitches was to Wong Chan Shi, the widow. next enlled. He said that on

March 30 he went by the Langshan

to Canton and on the morning of Lindsell asked if witness know the the 31st whils the steamer was in

the Canton river, they passed the girl. Quentin Fung then stated that Fatslan which was then on its way he had known the girl for three to Hong Kong. He saw passengers years and had last seen her in on the Futshan leaning over the

since 1830.

The case in which fr. t. A side of the boat and among the 1030. The girl was a friend of his passengera he recognised two per brother's Witness added that he Beltrau-is-claiming $100-from-Mrsons who answered to the descrip- had not heard-of-or-from-the-girl- George Fodder na balance of com- tion furnished him of Zimmern, and Christie. He went to Canton, and modo certain inquiries and at about Practically the whole Russian mission due for selling a Ford car,

was concluded before the Paisne noon, telephoned to Hong Kong to was prosont nt the

Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) in the the Chief Detective Inspector.

On June 21, said the witness, is evening.

Those présent included Supreme Court yesterday.

went at 12.15 8.m. to 19, Man Chung the Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson,

Fong, where he and the master of the shop jointly discovered the Mr. A. Nichol, Mr. W. Woodward, defence.

tioned in the evidence.

have and their pay reduced by ten Protestant Camery on Monday

to twenty per cent.--Yours, faith, fully,

T. T. LAURENSON, Joint Branch Secretary. Hong

Kong, July 4.

BRITAIN'S WAR HORSES: AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

The plaintiff conducted his own case while Mr. Grist was for the

Quentin Fung, answering further questions stated that his brother's correspondence sometimes went through him. George Fung had no regular address and letters were frequently addressed to him to the time, George Fung ind forwarded witness' care. Similarly, many s

Mr. H. G. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. It will be remembered that the white glavon which had been men- letters through witness.

Mr. Lindsell. Any reason why he could not post his own letters!-I don't know of any.

Who paid for the stamps on such occasions --I-did.

plaintif stated at a previous hear- Tabascherm. Mr. and Mrs. Ning that the defendant promised him

After a room boy in the Empresa Russakot, Mrs. M. Affannaieff, Miss a commission of 8100 if he sold the Hotel had been called, Quentin Z. Lech, Mr. and Mrs. A. Tram car for $82,000 and 8500 if the car Funga younger brother of the was sold for 82,000 or $2,700. The murdered George Fung, was put in bitzky. Mrs, and Master Grunberg, car was finally sold fex, the sam the witness-box. He said that he Witness went on to say that as [TO THE MUITOR OF THE HONG KONG Mr. and Mrs. Ferrijola, Mr, and of 22,700 but all he received was was on good terms with his brother far as he could say, only once did

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Mrs. W. Felshow, Mr. and Mrs. $100.dyna mga anak and had seen him daily. Before he he sou a letter to the girl May from Loihabetiky, Mr. and Mrs. Di At yesterday's hearing Mr.died he had work in the China his "brother, George. The letter. SIR, Will you please he so good Velizi, Mr. and Miss Strejovsky, Wallace Harper gave evidence and Talking Film Company. he was paid was addressed to "Miss May Chan" and was sent care of "somebody as to allow me to communicate Mrs, A. Makletzoff, Mrs. M. Ragon. after the solicitor for the defence $600 a month,

Mr. Hall Brutton at this stage whom the witness, could not remem through the medium of the columnssini, Mrs. Krechinsky, Mrs. R.: had addressed the Court briefly, the of your valuable paper my sincere Robinson, Messrs. Biruikoff H. E. Puisne Julge decided in favour of made an observation and when her and the destination was Singa-

Lanopart, V. Kookel J. Videro, A, the defendant. Judgement, there- asked by the Magistrate if he want pore thanks to all those who have Mylo, A. Semenuk, M. Rouban, P. fort, was given in favour of Mr. ed to say something, observed: 1. Mr. Hall Brutton will begin his kindly forwarded, subscriptions to

only said it was untrue!!. --cross-examination of Quentin Fang wards the relief of some 500 of Norin, V. Tehookinin, M. Cuniety Fodder with costs.

Mr. Lindeell (to witness): Have on Wednesday, when the proceed Britain's aged War Horseat in and T. Archipoft

you any reason to believe that beings will be continued. Mr. Lindself Egypt. A copy of the acknowledg Among the numerous floral tri

indicated that, he had one mor ment from London will receipt butes were those from Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. A. W. J. Sammons, Mr. and a regular salary Yes.

Witness went on to say that he witness to call and as far as the be sent by me to dach subscriber. N. Dreyer, Tamara and Victor Mrs. Shaw, Mra. J. Wataon. Mesars knew a man named Ip Tai Kwong prosecution was concerned that Valuable and faithful services Strijcusry, Mr. and Mrs, R. Hyno, V. Jchonchain, KH For well. The man who known to wit would complete the evidence he pro- were rondered by our horses in the Mr. and Mrs, R. M. Henderson, Kooket, P. Archipoff. R. B. W nean family and there was no sosed to call, subject of course to Great War and the matter of their Mr and Mrs. Newhouse, Miss Paterson, M. Koodiaroff, Y. Olefin ground for supposing that George the cross-examination of the second release from their present pitiful Lech, Mis, M. Me, Mr and Mrs, sky. A. Krilovsky Fotouloff, Fang, and Ip had quarrelled Wit batch of witness by the defence. and most regrettable plight is one Efferase, Mrs. J. Tavasherna, Mr. K Kakizhay, O.Kaluthy M. Paese said that when Ip and his wife Mr. Hall Brutton indicated that that deserves the fullest support of and Mrs. Cambelet, Mr. and Mrs. Olesen, A. Mylo, A H. McBride, left for Shanghai, George Fung was by Wednesday, he would be in a every aminal lover, I think Yours B, Rusakoff, Mr. and Mrs. Cooy the Chinese staff, Port: Dere among those who saw them offers position to indicate when, ho could. faithfully,

Affannaieff Mr. and Mrs. B. Veliki,lopment Office, Kowloon Bowling Hunding a photograph of a girl cross-examine the witnesses called D. DAVIES. Mr. and Mrs. A Nicol Mr. and Green Club and Waterworks Office named “May" to the witness, Mra in inpport of thashe Hong Kong, July 4.

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