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CORRESPONDENCE.

[All letters intended for publi ention what be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not for publication, unless ad desired, but as evidence of good faith -ED.]

REVOLUTIONARY" MOVE- MENT IN BRAZIL. -

A.P.B. SUED.

CLAIM FOR SALARY BY

EX-EMPLOYEE; ·

SUNDEN. DISMISSAL.

"A a Roman Catholic, I-have-a novel way of finding out the truth- something that has never been done

(TC THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG before.

DAILY FREST

Sin,—A couple of days ago," you published a telegram which was re- ceived from Buenos Aires, regard ing a revolutionary movement in Brazil.

Was an

Actually on the night of the 9th and 10th instants, theri armed local revolt in the city of Sno Paulo, by elements dissatisfied with the long term of the present Dictatorial Government.

The Foderni Government has since, with no difficulty, maintained order and the President of the Republic, Dr. Getulio Vargas, has published a manifesto in which he has outlined the policy of the Gov erment, and fixing a date for the General Elections.

He also stated that until that time, the present Government will carry on, fully supported by all the military lenders of the count

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1932.

MAGISTRATE PAYS

FOR LICENCE.

PUBLIC SPIRITED COOLIE REWARDED.

SNATCHER GETS THE BIRCH.

"There has been far too much of I would like to prove

this bag snatching from ladies late: ", commenced Mr. Josely; I am going to give the birch Alberto Gutierrez, when he was now," said Mr. Wynne Jones yes asked whether he had any questerday when a Chinese was convict- tions to put to Mr. C. 1. Churched before him of snatching a hand of the Advertising and Publicity bag from Mra. E. Barclay, wife D Buren in the course of proceedings Mr. T. C. Barclay of 1, Quarry in the Summary Court yesterday Point. The snatching took place.in afternoon, in the case in which Mr. Queen's Road Central on Wednes- Gutierrez claimed the sum of $105 day morning. from the Advertising and Publicity Bureau. The claim was for balance of wages for the month of June,

Plaintiff conducted his own case while Mr. R. A. Wadeson, of Messrs. Mr. Dracous, was for the defence. Justies Wood took the case.

The defendant was sentenced to three months hard labour and or- dered to receive 18 strokes of tho birch.

A coolie, who effected the arreat of the. suatcher, at the close of his evidence, said that he had an aged mother to support and asked the Court to grant him a hawker's li-

cence.

In the witness box, Mr. Gutierrez said that he was engaged by the Advertising and Publicity Bureau On May 2, last. There was no

His Worship not only compliment- agreement in writing though he wased the coolic, but in the afternoon taken on the staff by Mr. Church, sent for the officer in charge of the the managing director, who pro- mised kim $150 per month. He ¡plaintiff) was principally an out- side man," that is to say one who went about looking for suitable Order and calmness have sincs aita and locations for hoarding sites been re-established and the coun- for the company. try confidently awaits, the reunion of the National Constitution. Yours etc.

.N. T. OLIVEIRA. Vice Consul for Brazil.

try.

DISHONEST FOKIS SENTENCED.

At the end of May, he was given This salary of $150 and he worked na usual from June 1 to June 9 On that day he suddenly fell ill and asked permission from Mr. Dosch to'go hotne. This was grant ed.

Told He Was Dismissed. Returning to the office a couple of days later plaintiff said he was

hawker's department to see whether the coolie might have a licence. "If you get a licence," said his Wor- ship, "I will pay for it. After getting a license from me, don't go breaking the law."

Instead of thanking his Worship, the coolie replied: "I have been in Hong Kong twenty five years and know the law."

24 hours at any time.

When asked by Mr. Wadeson whe- ther he did assign plaintiff to work under Mr. Dosch, Mr. Church said thut he told the plaintiff to work

Did you find that this man was any good at all-No, I was really disappointed in him.

$5,000 STOLEN FROM RICE told by Mr. Dosch that ho was dis-under anybody and everybody to

miased and when he asked Mr. fearn the business. SHOP.

Church about it, the latter 'con- firmed what Mr. Dosch had anid. He then went back to his house where he was given a registered letter which had arrived two days previously.

'MAGISTRATE COMMENDS SMALL BOY.

Addressing a small boy, employ

ed as a messenger in a rico shop at West poing who was instrumental

|

plaintiff,

What were your reasons for dis missing him t-He couldn't do the

work.

Mr.

A Fair Trial. How is that you kept him so long

Cross-examining Wadeson asked:-I think you said

that you had put an advertisement then I always want to give a

in the arrest of a thief who was in a newspaper and that it was concerned in the theft of 85,000 from in reply to it that you were engag- the shop, Mr. Wynne Jones said

cd 1-Yes, yesterday: "You did very well."

Addressing the master of the same shop, his Worship said: "I hope you will look after him: he in worth looking after, this siuli boy."

You have told us that you, were as- signed to work under Mr. Dosch, the production manager 7-Yes.

Do you remember having received a letter from the Advertising and Publicity Bureau, to the effect that The case concerned the theft of

as the office manager, Mr. Cassel, 85,000 in Bank of China notes and was sick, you would take his place ↑ 855 in Hong Kong currency from -Yos; I have that letter here. the Hip Wah Rice shop at 9, Sai

Then why did you ask Mr. Dosch Street.

Two men, both employed if you could leave the office-At in the shop were charged before Mr. that time I was not office manager Wynne Jones Ona, charged with

There followed some discussion

stealing, pleaded guilty, while the during the course of which pikintiff second, was charged with aiding said: "I have a high regard for and abetting, denied the charge. Mr. Church except that he has got

Dectective Sergeant Hemsley stated that the whole affair was a nasty disposition to which I am Arranged by another fok of the not accustomed."

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24 Hours Notice,

man a fair trial.

This concluded Mr. Church's evi dence-in-chief and when Mr. Justice Wood asked the pltintiff if he had any questions to put to witness, plaintiff said:

"As a Roman Catholic I have a novel way of finding out the truth- something that has never been done before. 1 would like to prove.

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His Lordship: All you may do is to ask Mr. Church questions..

Plaintiff having said that he had witness, Mr. Justice Wood asked no further questions to put to the

Mr. Church:-

when he joined your staff that if Did you say to Mr. Gutierrez he worked for you, he must not work for another advertising firm for two years 1-That is the usual condition.

Witness also agreed that he did promise plaintiff a higher salary if he aventually clime on the perman- ent staff.

The next witncas called was Mr. Dosch who gave evidence to the affect that about two days after Mr. Gutierrez joined the firm, the latter went to him and said that he - (Gutierrez) was not satisfied” with

the 24-hour notice term.

shop who was not in custody, Ha Mr. Wadeson: Do you remember had taken on impression of the key the occasion when you were engaged to the safe in which the money was to work for the company 1--You. kept. Approaching the first defen- dant, he informed him that he had had this impression and that he intended getting a duplicate mado. Mr. Church distinetly told you He asked the first defondant to that you wore engaged on a 24-hours assist him to steal his master's notice term 7-Positively money and remarked that he When asked if any other conver- had already arranged with thyention passed between Mr. Church second defendant to admit them to and himself on that ocension, plain- the premises.

til said that Mr. Church told him then, that he (Mr. Church) did not trust anybody. For that reason he (Mr. Church) had an office girl and Shortly after midnight, the foki, not an office boy because he said the first defendant and another ma that ho did not trust office boys. went to the shop, where they wore They were always prying into files. admitted by the second defendant etc., and selling information to out that who actually witnessed the theft. sido people.

This would be proved by a small

Robbors Watched.

The first defendant was arrested

Thon followed further questions,

In cross-examination Mr. Gutier

OUR WATER SUPPLY.

RETURNS FOR THE END OF JUNE.

The report of the Water Authority for the month of June shows that in the Island there are 1,323 million gallons as against 1,319 at the same time last year. In Kowloon, however, thera are 407 million gallons as against 550 at the same time last year. Kowloon Main and Shek Lin Più are both 13 feet before over- flow level as against being level this time last year. On the Island” Tyo Tam Tuk is 40 feet below overflow, the Intermediate and the Bye-wash being 12 and 16 feet below overflow level respectively.

The details follow

Reservoir,

Tytam

Tytam Byewash

ISLAND WATER WORKS.

Tytam Intermediate Tytam Tuk

Wong Nei Chung Pokfulam Aberdeen Upper. ........ Aberdeen Lower

Total Storage

Contente in Millions of Gallons.

4.90

1931.

1932.

Contents in Balow Millions of Overflow. Gallons.

309-174.08

Below Overlow.

Ừ 6"

381.30

26*8"

Level

.30 196.00

·16′ 4′′

12' 3".

133.40

800.50

31' 11"

027.30

239

0.55

D' 5"

19.15

6' 9"

32.35

B' *

N' 3"

48.14 108.88

1,323.14

1,319,87

The consumption of water in the City and Hill District in millions of gallons during the month of June was as follows:-

Consumption

Estimated population

1031:

1932.

305.45*

411.300

241.85 million gallons. 363,250

21.0 gallons.

Consumption per head per day 20.0

* Includes 83,2 million gallons from Mainland. Includes 58.88 million gallons from Mainland.

June 1931-Constant supply throughout the City, Hill and High Level Districts during the whole month.

June 1939-From 1st to 3rd a three hours supply (7 am to 8.30 am, and 4.30 p.m. to 0 p.m.) was given on the old Street fountains and an 11 hours' supply (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on the New Street' fountains in all Ridor Main Districts except Eastern Dis- tricts from Arsenal Street to Shaukiwan where a seven hours' sup ply (6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) was given as the New fountains were not ready. From 4th to 11th a three hours' supply (7 a, to 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.) was given, An eleven to 6 p.m.) hours' supply on the New Street fountains (7 a.m. From 12th to 14th a four hours' supply (o a.m. to 7 am and 2,30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.) was given to (a) Ares between Robinson Rond, (b) Macdonell Road, (0) Mountain View and adjacent high points and the remainder of the Colony (6.30 am, to 8.30 am, and 4,30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.) A twelve hours' supply on the New Street fountains (0.30 am.. to 6.30 p.m.). From 15th to 30th a constant street fountain supply was operated in all Rider Main Distriste.

MAINLAND WATER WORKS.

Reservoir.

Kowloon Main Kowloon Byewashi Shok Li Pui................. Shing Mun Reception...

Gallons. 032.60

Contents in Millions of

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1931.

1932.

Below Overflow.

Contents in Millions, of

Level

Below Overflow. 13' 0"

Gallopa

220.70

Lovel

83.00

5 3*

105.58

Leval

116.10

13* *

€8.34

1 ปี

98.33

Level

33.15

DE819

Total Storage

590.13

407.74

DB801

The consumption of water in Kowloon in millioca of gallons during the month of May was as follows:-

Consumption Estimated population Consumption per head per day

1931.

1932.

101.02

127.33 million gallons.

237,200

18.7

301,100

14.1 gallons.

June 1031.-Constant supply in all districts during the whole month.

June 1832-From 1st to 11th a three hours' supply (7 am. to 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.) was given in all districts. New street fountains supply 11 hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.). From 12th to 14th a four hours' supply (0.30 am, to 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.) was given in all districts. New street fountains supply 12 hours (6 am, to 6 p.m.). From 15th to 30th a constant supply was given in all districts.

The reports of the Government Bacteriologist and Analyst shew that the quality of the water is satisfactory.

The total rainfall recorded by the Royal Observatory from Jan, 1, 1931, to June 30, 1991: 30.58 inches; January 1, 1929, to June 30, 1932: 30.233 inches.

SMART SENTENCE ON SNATCHER,

SOLICITOR'S WIFE VICTIMISED.

Having previously been discharg

Defendant's Story.

The man who was discharged gave evidence to the effect that he had met the defendant together with three other lads at Blake Gardens earlior in the eveving and at the invitation of one of them, he acr companied the party to Bonham Road. "Hors comes a fat Indy,"

roz asked Mr. Bosch if he was aod for want of evidence, a Chinese remarked one of the party, and as

Roman Catholic. The latter an- swered in the negative.

Are you a Protestant 1-Yes. Do you take your Communion His Lordship: I cannot allow

Questions Not Allowed,

that

.!

was sentenced yesterday to three, Mrs. Lo stopped the defendant months' hard labour and eighteen snatched her handbag and ran down strokes of the birch for snatching past the Tung Wah Hospital. Th': handbag from Mrs. Hin Shine others followed, the witness being Lo in Bonham Road."

some distance behind. When he

The defendant appeared with an caught up to the party they al

boy who also slept on the premises. after which plaintiff said, "Mr. Will you please let me explain, other Chinese, who was alleged to went to a restaurant, where one of The lad was awake and saw the second defendant open the door to Church in a very forgetful man. I your Lordship. If a man goes into

can prove that. He wrote to me on the box and takes an oath and then have received part of the contents the men produced the pencil and admit the other three. He was May 12, stating that he confirmed tells an untruth, it is the law of of the bag, knowing it to have been toothpick. afraid to raise the alarm, but as the conversation of last week where man to prosecute him, but it be unlawfully obtained. The police. The defendant, asked if he had soon as they were leaving be fol lowed them and on seeing an Indian the conversation had taken place goes over to the Communion Taller withdrew the charge against this any questions to put to the witness, constable, informed him of the theft. two weeks previously.

That was the case for the plain- His Lordship: I cannot allow youth and put him in the witness remarked that the party had ask

box against the principal offendered him to take a walk to “make and on him, the police found 82,000. tiff.

Mr. C. J Church then went into- Following some discussion, his Later, a party of, police went to

Mrs. Hin-shing Lo, said that on money." The defondant: refused, the shop to make enquiries and on the box where he stated that he Lordthip said he was satisfied that the second defendant being pointed was the managing director of the plaintiff was engaged on a 24-hour July 4 at 8.30 p.m. she was stand but was threatened that he would The assaulted. They asked me to out by the boy, he was arrested. Advertising and Publicity Bureau. notice term. He felt that in the The other two man concerned in He did not remember having an- circumstances, plaintiff did not get ing outside the Nothersole Hospital

swered any advertisement put in by the required notice. Under the in Bonham Road waiting for a bus handle the job. When the fat lady, His Worship sent the first man the plaintiff though he did have an agreement entered into when the when a young Chinese snatched her came, they told me to go ahead, I to prison for six months, observing interview with Mr. Gutierrez on plaintiff was engaged, he was en- that the case almost amounted to May 2, when he (witness) said he titled to 24 hours aotica and that handbag and ran down past the stole the bag and ran." burglary. The second man was would engage him at a salary of would give him up till June 32: Hospital Road.. "In the bag were: b', sentenced to three months' hard 8150 per month. This was for a He was only paid up till June 9 and pair of gold earrings, p guld tooth Inbour, His Worship then com trial period only and during that his Lordship, therefore, ordered mended the little boy as stated time both parties were open to give plaintiff to be paid another $15 to pick, a gold pencil, a small knife

and about 812 in money. (Continued on next salumn.) gether with costs.

the affair had absconded,

above...

On the defendant's own, state-

ment, bis Worship registered a con viation and passed sentence of three months hard labour and 18 strokes

of the birch.

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