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THE FUNG MURDER TRIAL.

BROTHER'S EVIDENCE REGARDING DECEASED'S

EMPLOYMENT.

́SEVERE CROSS - EXAMINATION BY SOLICITOR

FOR DEFENCE.

After twenty-four sittings, the conclusion of the hearing of the case in which Chong Kwok You is charged with procuring the murder of George Fung is now definitely in sight. At the close of yesterday's sitting, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the Assistant Attorney General, prosecuting, indicated that he would be calling two more very short witnesses, after which the case for the prosecution would

be closed

Mr. Geo. K. Hall Brutton, for the dafenco, told the Court that he would not be cross-examining any of the witnesses who had given evidence in connection with the "new" portion of the case.

NATHAN HOTEL EXPENSES.

In all, four witnesses were called yesterday, the principal of which was Quentin Fung, a younger brother of the murdered man, who had previously given evidence. He was subjected to a very close cross- examination by Mr. Hall Brutton.

When Fung stepped into the wit- ness-box, Mr. Lindsell, to complete his examination in chief, asked :- It is in evidence that the expenses incurred by your brother, the de-¦ ceased, and Miss Lai and others at the Nathan Hotel during the time they were thero, amounted to $130, of which $300 was paid on March last and the balance at a Inter date. Do you know how that amount was paid!

Witness: I lent the deceased $300 towards his Nathan Hotel

bill.

And the balanca still owing after his death, how was that paid-I gave the money to Lai Ming Fai (Fay) to settle the liccount.

Mr. Hall Brutton; When did your brother return to Hong Kong from Shanghai 1-January, 1930 (this was later rectified by witness

1931.)

So that he was not employed by the film company at $600 a month at all-It may be that he was not employed by that company before it actually opened.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1932.

DESERTED FROM THE FORCE.

FORMER CONSTABLE GETS HARD LABOUR.

A former Chinese constable, who deserted from the Fores in Decum- her Inst year, was yesterday sen- tenced to two months hard inbour

CORRESPONDENCE.

FATAL MOTOR SMASH.

[All letters intended for publi ention must be accompanied by the He and address of the writer, not TWO KILLED: ONE INJURED. for publication, teniess so desired, but as evidence of good faith -Ev.)

MR. CROUCHER REPLIES TO CAPT. LAURENSON.

by Mr. Wynne Jones at the Cen-(TO THE EDITOR OF THE Нона кома tral Police Court.

Mr. W. P. Thompson (Assistant Superintendent of Police) prosecut- ed, and Mr. C. Y. Kwan appeared for the defendant, a plen of guilty being entered.

DAILY PRESS."}

Der Sta-It is

LORRY AND 'BUS COLLIDE ON

-CASTLE-PEAK-ROAD,.-—

There was a very nasty motor smash along the Castle Peak Road near the 19 maile stone yesterday morning when a lorry collided with In motor-'bus with the result that matter two coolies were killed while as-

of regret that Captain Lau-other man was seriously hurt. renson's letter, in reply to

The lorry at the time was coming The defendant, said Mr. Thomp my criticism of the Douglas Steam into Kowloon while the 'bus was BOR, WAR BWorn in for a period of ship Company conditions of service travelling towards Yuen Long, and five years on January 29, 1931, and is based on a statement I did not they collided with such force that deserted from the Force on Decon make. If he will subsitute the the three men who were perched on word "Assets" for "Capital,” it

of view.

lier 28, 1831 On January 8, 1933, a warrant for his arrest was issued. will perhaps enable him to dis top of a load of vegetables on the lorry were thrown heavily on the He was apprehended by Sub-Imlay a little more capacity for ground. pector Elston at 302, Portland Ppreciating the shareholders point Street on July 4.

The present value of our ship The reason for his desertion ap- peared to have been because he had and Investments is about 8000,000 and whether a profit or a loss is been un the report on several occa- sons during 101 and on July 9, made, 830,000 which is 8 per cent, 1231, he was warned about reduce allocated annually to the officers tion. At the time he deserted he leave pay and Pension Fund. Our ships are old and it has not been

The accident occurred about nine o'clock and the police were soon on the scene. When they got to the spot, the officers found the three mon lying in tho' middle of a heap of baskets and vegetables which wers etrow all over the road, which, at

Or after the opening -He was working there at that salary.

Do you really wish to insist that he was employed there 7-Yes. was, on the report for some trivial

If I tell you that I have the ac-uffence and was not on duty at the possible to write them down to pre in the Kowloon Hospital where his

count book of the firm here and time..

that your brother'a isamo does not Mr. Kwan asked leave to make appear in it, would you say that book is false or that your evidence is not correct-I don't know. I have seen the cheques myself.

Cheques Faid to Jung.

a statement in extenuation, but pre- faced his remarks with an expres sion of regret on behalf of the de- fendant to both the police and bini Worship. The reason for his action was that his father was critically Witness, answering further ques.ill in the country and in fact he tions, said that the cheques were signed by Mr. Orhorne and were payable to his brother. He could not tell the name of the bank but added that they were green cheques, Mr. Bratton: If I put is to you that all the accounts paid by this Company were paid in cash; would I he wrong ?-I don't know because I did not work for that company.

Regarding the Chinese Restaur- ant, witness, in answer, to Mr.

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died two weeks after the defendant returned. The defendant was an only son and had no mother who could take care of his father in his illness. Fig realised how difficult it would be to secure the necessary leave from the Police Force to 80 lack to the country.

Mr. Kwan suggested a 'nominal fine as a warning.

Severe Penalty Asked.

Mr. Thompson remarked that leave would have been granted in a genuine case if application had been made. The police asked for a severe penalty as it was difficult to arrest deserters, and when they were arrested the police wanted an example made of them.

You told us that in the last year | Brutton, said the manager was Mr. hefone he died, he had regular oc-Lam Tit Sang, but he did not know cupation with the Chinn Talking the general managor.. Film Company. Is that right — Mr. Brutton I put it to you that He did not get employment immedi-your brother was never employed ately after his return from Sbong in that place?-He was assistant to lini, but one or two months after-Lam. wards.

What sort of assistant?—I don't Where was the office of the China,know. He was asked to give assist- His Worship remarked to Mr Talking Film Company -In Ex-ance in Lam.

Kwan that the defendant might ut change Building.

Who told you that I heard it least have asked permission to go at home. He was asked to come

Mr. Kwan agreed that he had down from Shanghai by Lam.

I put it to you perfectly plainly been wrong in not first applying for leave, but pointed out that this that your brother was never em- ployed by the China Talking Film was a case whore the defendant Then you can't say it is limited, Company and that he was never cm-had to get leave. His first thought Who was connected with it 1-Manyployed by this restaurant you speak would be to go to his dying father. His Worship remarked that his people.

oft-He did work "in"both" concerns:

Witness was then questioned re-fret thought as a constable should names of any of them?1-So far as I garding Ip Tai Kwong and admitted have been to have asked for leave

Who were the partners 1-1 think it was a limited company.

Do you any it was a registered limited company I can't say whe- ther it was registered

Who were they 1-Give me the

know Mr. E. G. Osborne was one.

Is that business still in existence ? →No.

In what capacity was your brother occupied His card showed hows

the Chinese manager.

$600 a Month Salary,

Do you know what his, salary was? $800 a month.

Do you know that or did he tell you that 1-He told me that,

Will you take it from me that the Company did not start until Octo- ber, 1930, and ceased in March, 10311-It might have done that.

Mr. Brutton at this stage remind. ed witness that he himself (Mr. Brutton) was the solicitor who had been caunested with the formation of the China Talking Film Com- many. "Will you take it from me," he asked, "that in that Company there were only three men interest- ed, these being Osborne, Les Sei Cheong and Chow Yeong!"

Witness: I only knew Mr. Oe borne.

that he had lent Ip money.

to the country.

first. He would have taken

sent day values, and the future earnings of our company are over burdened by the depreciation which must be provided for, before any dividend can possibly be paid.

point, is about 25 feet wide. The injured man is now a patient

injuries ATC reported as being serious

WHO SIGNED THE NOTE?

STIR CAUSED IN MONEY-

LENDING CASE,

When the case in which the Tai Tak

Last years working profit was $82,000 and after placing 830,000 to the officers Funds the balance was transferred to depreciation of vessels. Had it not been for the fortunate conditions ruling during the year the company would pro bably not have been able to pro- vide anything towards depreciation firm (represented by Mr. F. C. E. and the officers Fund would have Rendall) is suing Ng Koon Tai for hail to be met out of capital. In 8800, money alleged to be due under other words for this Fund to be promissory note, came before the maintained, it will be at the ex-Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) pense of Capital, which in the and in the Summary Court yesterday. will mean forced Liquidation in Mr. A. el Arculli, who is for the which case our abips will be sold defence, caused a stir by suggesting and the new owners if there be that it was the plaintiff and not any with the existing slump-will the defendant who signed the note. engage crows at rates of pay and The plaintiff, who was being cross conditions of service more in keep examined at the time, stoutly danied ing to quote Captain Laurenzon this and said that he actually saw with this time of world wide de- the defondant signing the note, the pression.

body of which was drawn up by one of his shop fakis.

I was not aware that leave is an integral part of an officers pay

Mr. Areulli then asked that his

and if suspended, the officers must be allowed to continue his cross- as a consequanes demand increase examination after he (Mr. Arculli) pay as compensation" and I am not had had an opportunity of examin prepared to admit this. Will Caping the ledger and this was duly tain Laurenson assuro me that all | granted, British Officers and Engineers on Lam Yun, brother of the previous the China Coast receive home leave witness and a partner in the plain- conditions, and pensions similar to tit fiam, then went into the box and the Douglas 8.8. Company, and if after further, evidence had been not what compensation do they re- ceive in lieu thereof,

taken, hearing was adjourned until Monday.

With reference to. his statement that the master and officers of

"both departments have had their immunity from police reprisals Mr. Brutton: He became a guaranient view of the case if the man pay reduced to a 1/6 dollar since that are denied motorists in other antor for monies lent to George had been refused permission to visit April, 1st., 1231, and that leave cities and it would sees that local Fung?--I don't know.

his father under the circumstances.

pay has been temporarily suspend-traffic regulations are at fault and His Worship, in sentencing.. theed for the last 18 months," will he need a lot of tightening up. defendant to two months' hard la assure me that no British Officers

option of a fine.

Oh yes, you do.-I can't remem- ber.

Are you holding Ip's furniture as bour, declined to consider the

:

Bocurity No.

Did you hear from Ip in November Inst-Yes.

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and Engineers employed on the The way traffic is not controlled China Coast receive less reinunera-outaide the Star Ferry on the Hong tion than those in the service of the Kong sides noon after 11 s.m. (the Douglas Steamship Company.

The earnings of our ship are in time of arrival of the Canton, ex-

sions, and other outgoings should

In that letter did he not speak witness said that she was known local currency, and wages, pen press) is deplorable. This usually

of money -My money and my father's money.

Story of Loans.

Also about money (3500) which In had guaranteed for repayment, which was lent to George Fung That was not mentioned in my lettor.

Who is " 5.5." -I don't know. Did Ip lend your brother $230 in addition to standing guarantee for him for 8500 1-That amount vas not lent to. George. :.

You know about that ? That was mentioned in a letter

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"Danny." In answer to Mr. Brutton, witness said that Ip's first wife might have been called "Annie." He had heard of the latter Danny," said witness, was Ip's "later girl."

Mr. Brutton: She was known as Ah Chaa in Shanghai where she was a sing-song girl

Witness: When Ip introduced me to "Danny," he said that she was his wife,

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also be in dollars. I understand quict, though busy, spot is turned the officers are engaged locally and into a veritable bedfam of a shout- whatover facilities were granted ing and pushing mass of humanity. when exchange was more favour- able, the time has come when the One is threatened from all sides by position should be revised if the chair and rickshaw shafts, uncere- Company is to carry on

moniously jabbed into one's OWL- back or stomach, jostled here and there by dashing hotel-runners, and having one's hat swept off by heavy poles on the shoulders of careless baggage-coolies.

I am,

Yours faithfully, N. OROUCHER.

A TRAFFIC COMPLAINT.

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DAILY PEERS."

The junction of Paddor Street and Des Voeux Road presents itself as another danger spot" in this

You know that she was noti-I3] [TO THE EDITOR OF THE ZONG KONG knew it later,

You knew it later --Yes. That was the lady wliom we allage was very friendly with your SI-May I as resident, Colony. Drivers take the corners Tell us, what is Four-reneon-for-brother George She was on though of only short standing in here at their own mitintivo regard. making out that George was a man better terms with me than with my this Colony, be permitted to any ales of the safety of streat-crossers of means and never had to borrow brother.

few words on the subject of local who have to look sharp to avoid Do you know of any trouble betraffic problems in your columns, being run down by a car coming Mr. Brutton: And the only per-money I did not say so.

Dut you have said that he was

from any of the five directions. The son who ever paid any money into in receipt of 8000 a month and did tween your brother George and Ip. for which I plead for some space.

Tai Kwong !-No.

Nathan Road appears to be re-flashing signal between the tram that Company was Chow Yeong-not borrow money and all that sort

garded by divers of motor vehicles lines is a huge joke and it would .don't know.

of thing I did not say t

..that ho

as a speedway and may be said to seem that the authorities would be If your brother returned from did not borrow money,

be busiest outside the Po Hing and saving on their electricity bill it Shanghai in January, 1830, and that Did he borrow money 1-Yes, from Sub-Inspector Baker gave evi-Majestic theatres at Taumati. The they would remove this obstacle to

dence of the finding of the arms in abcuce of any traffic policeman in motors and pedestrians Company was not started until Ocme. I don't know about others. taber, 1030, he could not have boon Very frequently You.

Blaney Villa He said that he went this locality during the entertain Tho peculiar absence of police employed two months after he re

there to Tsui's quarters to look for ment hours, when pedestrians fairly traffic regulators at some of the turned 1 His idea was to get a job

papers and documents and, was so overrun the roadway, rather re busy corners leaves one wondering at the Chinese Restaurant.

companied by Taui at the time. Heflects on the good name of trafio how such a state of affairs is por He was not in employment two Speaking of the girl Connie, wit-found the armin in the presence of administration in this Colony. mitted to exist in a British Colony months after his returned from

Tsui, who fainted when the witness Drivers in Hong Kong, as far as which claims for itself, modestly, discovered them

I have been able to observe, apipy the title of "an up-to-data and Shanghai-He was not always working there. Mostly he worked

a certain amount of freedom al modernity: Yours etc

(Continued on... next column.) at the Chinese Restaurant.

He had to come to you to pay his postage stampa 1-Perhaps, when it was convenient

ness.said that she was at one time of the Mui Fong Girls College.

Regarding Ip: Tai Kwong's wifo, "(Continued at fool ol neas column)

Discovery of the Arma.

The case was adjourned at this stage until to-morrow.

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