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THOMAS LEE BOUND OVER
Counsel Enters Plea Of Guilty
CASE
To Abduction Charge
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AGAINST MR. HO KWONG AND HIS SON WITHDRAWN
Mr. Hamilton's court was filled to capacity and there was no standing room even when Mr. Thomas Lee, came up Mr. Ho Kwong and his son Mr. Ernest Ho yesterday in connection with the charge of abduction to " Shanghai of Miss Alma To, daughter of Dr. Herbert To. Mr. H. G. Sheldon instructed by Mr. R. A. Wade. Mr. F. C. Jenkin son appeared for the prosecution.- instructed by Mr. V. C. Hung appeared for "Lee and Mr. M.. K. Lo appeared for Ho Kwong and his son.
Mr. Jenkin entering a plea of 'Guilty" on behalf of his client, the prosecution sought and obtained leave to withdraw against the second and third defendants." The first defendant was bound over in a bond of $500 to come up for judgment within twelve months.
Both Mr. H. G. Sheldon and Mr. M. K. Lo address- ed the court relative to the position of their clients in the case.
SEQUEL TO TRIP
After
ordering
the
crowded court to be less noisy Mr. Hamil ton addressing Mr. Jenkin asked: -How do you plead. Mr. Jenkin?
Mr. Jenkin: The first defendant enters a plea" of "Guity".
Mr. Hamilton: I don't know if you are bound by your plea, Mr. Lo?
Your clients had pleaded
"Not Guilty"...
*
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1933.
A BIT OF OLD ENGLAND
Prize Giving At The Quarry Bay School
he
were
When one is fortunate enough to witness BE exhibition like that given by the children of the Quarry Boy School one either wishes that he were a child again. co that
blessed with children.
The programme opened with a carol Here we come a Wassailing" Next a band conducted by the head mistress gave the audience a real treat with some carols. It stil Beems a wonder how those kids. some of them weeny little tots. managed to keep such perfect time. Yursery rhyme proved popular, BIN a the next number "King Hilary and the Beggaran" the devilish laugh of the Lord High Chancellor caused great amusement. The Band favoured, us again after that but this time art of the children took turns at conducting,
ne
Scenes from Peter Pan were charmingly rendered, in fact forgot all about the surroundinga and remembered again those days when he poured over that book beloved by all children to the ex- clusion of everything else. The first scene presented Peter Pan going back to his boys and bring- ing little Wendy to mother them.
TO SHANGHAI In the next que ferocious looking
The second point on
which I
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LOCAL TRADE RETURNS
FOR NOVEMBER
EXPORTS
DOWN
ON
HEAVILY NOVEMBER 1932
Eleven Months Of 1933-
The Statistical Office of the Imports and Exports Department reports that Imports of merchandise into the Colony during the month of November, -1933, amounted to a declared value of $40.6 millions (£2.9 millions), as compared with $47.4 millions (£3.2 mil- lions) in the corresponding period of 1932; representing a decrease in terms of Hong Kong currency of 14.3 per
51
cent.
Exports of merchandise were declared to a total value of $33.7 millions (£2.4 millious), as compared with $41.7 millions (£2.8 millions); a decrease of 19,2,
per cent.
For the first eleven months of 1933, Imports total- led $464.1 millions (£31.3 millions), as compared with $575.1 millions (£37.9 millions) in the corresponding period of 1932: a decrease in dollar values of 19.3 per cent.; while Exports were valued at $375.1 millions (£25.3 millions), as compared with $433.6 millions, (£28.6 millions), a decrease of 13.5 per cent.
*
The following table shows comparative figures of. Imports and Exports of merchandise and treasure
Imports.
***
"Since November of 1932 total
B. N. Borneo
pirates capture Wendy and the boys but are gallantly defeated in
Nov. 1933 Nov. 1832 E. Africa their evil intentions by the hero.
Mr N. L. Smith Director of Merchandise #40,301,833 847,407,468
LAT... 845,003,201 $42,887, 025 | | desire to addess your Worship is Education kindly gave away the Treasure $4,531,431 $2,479,557 Indis
Exports, time but I as regards the personal position prizes after which he said "I don't Total
Malaya of Mr. Ho Kwong. The very na- want to waste your
$9,842,039.818,320,030 ture of a case of this kind, the hardly know where we are myself? Merchandise $33,731,571 $41,741,343 „#42,573,610 --460,061,373 circumstances as they must hay are we at Wanchai or ten thousand Treasure appeared to Dr. To. must have miles away. However, you will all Total... been such as to make it seem to agree that we have had a marvel- him reasonable and necessary to lous school. But I don't need to tell MONTHLY FLUCTUATIONS take the proceedings he has taken that to people, as everybody knows
that already. Mr. Lo: That is so.
against the second and third de-This seems to me like a delicate the tendant. I go further and say Mr., Sheldon: In view of plea made by the first defendant, that the circumstances were such surgical operation of grafting a bit I will apply to your Worship now that Dr. To was perfectly justi- of old England here. Miss Cotton and the staff deserve all the credit for the withdrawal of the charges ned in taking these proceedings for having been able to bring bits against the second and third de- The circumstances as they ap of Old England here. But it is fendant. In making such applica-peared to Dr. To, of course, mean time we were all in bed so I will one thing and the evidence If this at say any more except to congra- tion may I give my reasons—
case had gone on is really another bulate Miss Cotton on a fine show Mr. Hamilton: Yes. Mr. Sheldon: The first charge matter and therefore, without re and the colony on having such a Is that of taking a girl under 31tracting what I have said as to specialist to produce such a show. out of the possession of her fa- Dr. To having acted reasonably
The following received prizes: That was the charge laid and in a bona fide, manner, I-dc
Class 7 lat Fleming Kinnaird ther.
Homework against the first defendant,, and wish to assure the Court that if the against the second and third the this case had gone on and charge was for aid and abetting.
Met By Relatives
a
evidence had been taken. I would have been able to "satisfy you Worship that so far from Mr. Ho Kwong having taken any part in taking away this girl from the possession of her father or having acted as an alder or abettor, thai Mr. Ho Kwong, whenever he was
consistently was consulted.
The charges arose out of trip to Shanghai on the President MacKinley on October 24, made first by one Alma To. and the defendant. On the arrival of the ship at Shanghai, the ship met by relatives of Alma To whe took charge of her and sent her back to Hongkong. The affair, unfortunately, as these affairs do, attracted a good deal of publicity and therefore to Dr. To it appear ed, and I submit it rightly ap- peared, that the matter bad to be fully investigated. The affair was therefore investigated and facts emerging from the investi- gation were that these two young people went on together in the thi same ship but that during time on the ship they occupied
separate cabins.
the
There was not
and there could not be any gestion of improper conduct impropriety between them and as
OL
I said, when they arrived In Shanghai, the girl was met by her relatives there and was safely sent back to her relative here. These facts, my learned friend, Mr., Jenkin tells me, he fully cor roborates on behalf of his client. the first defendant.
advised
against doing anything foolish and advised the first defendant to walt for the next three years, 8c that he and the girl could married after they had attained their majority.
Question of Publicity,
of
gel
the
The withdrawal of the proceed. ings would not naturally imply any guilt in the second and third defendants, but in view publicity given, and I daresay your Worship could not appear judi- cially ignorant of a very promin- Hc ent poster display of Mr.
I Kwong's name by one paper. think it is due to him that L statement should be made in pub- ilc.
Mr. Hamilton: I have heard counsel on both sides, and it seems to me that the second and third defendants have acted with propriety and the charges against them are withdrawn. Thes are discharged.
Mr. "Jenkin did not address the Foolish Young Woman
Court on behalf of his client.
Not Pressing That being so, and as no more
be serious accusation can
Mr. Sheldon: I have specific in- made against this young woman than structions from Dr. To, If I may that she was on this occasion trespass on your preserves, that foolish young woman, and since it he is not pressing the case and appears that the whole object of is not asking for any punishment instigating these proceedings hat of fine or imprisonment. Dr. To has no vindictive feeling against now been accomplished--and the
not only object Dr. To had in mind this young man and he is was the clearing of his daughter's pressing, for any penalty. We art character-therefore he feels si- entirely in your Worship's banda, Mr. Hamilton (to first defend- tisfied that, with your permission. he does not now intend to take ant),You have pleaded guilty to any further proceedings against what might be a very serious off- the second and third defendant ence amounting in law to mis- demeanour, The circumstances and I ask leave. to withdraw the charge against them
of the case, however, which have been stated in open court makes it quite clear that no stain re- mains on the lady's reputation. which might have been damaged
Mr. Hamilton: Before, we turn to the case of the fist defendant, I don't know whether Mr. Lo representing the second and third
defendant, wishes to address me, by your thoughtless and legal
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Class 8, 1st Elma Metan ina Geoffrey Warren
Progress Peter Smith Class 1st James Sanders
End Jain Dredge
(19,450) (38,023) 53,040
18,060
New styles in
PULLOVERS
and
SLIPOVERS.
We have received many new styles this season, a particular nice line in Pullovers with a turn down collar in striking designs, is very smart for Golf and other Sports wear. Then there is the new "JAEGER " Tweodover in real tweeds, donegals, eto. The backs are made of knitted wool while the fronts have the neatness of a oloth waistcoat.
Pullovers and Slipovers. with Stockings to match are another pleasing feature, also knitted and gaberdine Jumpers with Zip fasteners.
White Ankle Socks, Golf and Riding Gloves, Stockings in plain and fancy patterns are in the latest styles.......
(38,298) (39,666) We allow 10% discount for cash.
2,010,636) 322,219 (1,872,293)
(506,881)
2,030,185
(British)
468,783
·(628, 417)
New
Zealand
15,304
22,079
(14,858)
(30,493)
248,640
38,775
(359,774)
(71,603)
42,500
49,832.
(110,475)
(39,868)
2,398
(-)
(3,407) 82,276
(51,028)
32,537 (26,421)
231,011
372,830
·(193,403)
2,794
Imports of merchandise into Hong S. Africa Kong, nuctuated from the lowest dollar value (38.0 millions) in W. Africa January, 1933, to the highest (48.9 millions) in December 1932; while W. Indies Exports. Buctuated from $28.7 millions in July, 1933, to 8417 B. E. Other. millions in November, 1932.
The Agures are given below, with the sterling equivaleirts, at average rates of exchange, in brackets:
Imports. Exports
1932
Belgium
(631,019) (28,018) North China 7,248,833 4,623,808
(7,816,868) (5,838,664) China Middle 642,554 2,348,353 $41,741,343
(710,200) (3,018,307). (43,197 535) (£2,815,387) China South. 6,230,733 10,804,870 $18,043,936 838,208,113 (£3,136,426). (£2,447,579) | Cuba
November $17,407,468
December
1033, January
837,063,257 $31,251,403
(£2,419,249) (£1,885,768)
$37,510,875 February 847,369,120
(3,009,913) (£2,383,504) $47,497,527 830,673,695
March,
April
Class 10 A form Priz.
Gordon Beer After the distribution of prizes a Wis sung called "Golden song Slumbers" and then the audience joined in singing two carols,
While Shepherds, Watched" and
come all ye faithful" All kinds of interesting work May such as painting, handwork needle work etc, was on show after the prize giving and the spectators took an opportunity of seeing this, Among those present were A. R. Sutherland, Mr. A. W. Brawn, Hen, Dr. Tso and various head-
masters of other schools.
THE PROGRAMME Carol, Here we come A-Wassaill.
ing
Band Carols Classes 7 and a Nursery Rhyms; Classes 9 & 10 Poem, King Hilary and the
Beggarman, Class 8 Band, Nursery Rhymas, Classes D
& 10,
Carols: The Holly and the Ivy.
Classes and 8
Three Kings in Great Glory - Play; Snow White, Class 10
Band; Robbers' March. Whole
School.
Dance; Shadow Dance. Peter
Smith.
Scenes from Peter Pan
June
July
August
(5,885,887) (16,051,976)
473,000
(--).
C. America
793
9,491 (13,491) 141,088
"
(2,300)
(156,027)
Denmark
2.378
9,135
(7,400)
(2,683)
Egypt
13,069
2,301
*(4,204)
(23,601)
195,100
633,528
(£3,092,287) (£2,381,093) $30,846,221 835,121,250 France (ER,601,532) (£2,293,656)
$40,940,555 $97,358,055 Indo-Chins
(3,191,103) (£2,547,880) |****
Holland
Italy
$39,321,331 $33,612,136. Germany (£2,794,013) (£2,328,341) $39,684,439 $28,779,748 (£2,688,387) (£1,998,314) $30,947,937 $32,060,309 (£9,746,414) (22,201,152)
$34,672,091 September 43,506,242
(£3,036,373) (£2,419,823) October. $42,443,758 $34,339,869
(£1,073,74) (£2,405,579) November $10,681,833 $33,731,571
(£2,862,004) (£2,371,751) Macao, Mean rate of Exchange for November, 1933, H. K. 8-16. 41d,
VALUES BY COUNTRIES
Japan
Kwong Chow
Norway
(207,572) (120,633) 2,418,033 2,062,263 (6,042,074) (8,284,709) 1,707,749 181,505 (1,279,940) (271,832)
95,385 422,474 (345,383)
⚫ (55,416)
293,742
44,213
(394,531)
(2,112)
2,706,370
1,096,848
(2,124,351) (1,110,388)
578,689 Wan 571,124
(672,089) (1,199,630 705,796 1,922,294 (788,919) (2,018,796)
30,107 (52,679)
N. E. Indies 2,929,454
· (4,848,570) 79,933 Philippines
The total values of Imports and Exports of merchandise are shown below by countries, the Agures for Siam November, 1932, being given in brackets:--
Imports. Exports.
Wm. POWELL, Ltd.
9, Queen's Road, Central.
HUMOROUS RECORD
SUCCESSES
Columbia
*RECORDS
OLD SAM
DX188-PICK UP THA' MUSKET DX321-BEAT THE RETREAT DX474-SAM'S MEDAL
The Anderson Music Co., Ltd.
Ice House Street.
AMAZING VALUE
MEN'S
6,733 (6,290)
IN
1,097,710
(1,213,531)
1,109,706
(58,294) (1,108,100). 3,131,628 1,078,988 (4,958,799) (1,484;443).
87,100 (35,190)
4,035
3.
Sweden
"America. 12,800
(-)
110,770
U.K.
CAST. Peter Pan, Peter Smith Wendy, Elna Meffan Captain Hook, George Cooper.
3,320,120 638,651 (4,016,062) Australia 985,774
(75,678)
*** (1,292)
(29,874) Switzerland "
148,743
821
125,667
(87,091)
(1,040,452)
(135,000), Spain
2,099
Burma
46,181
12035
(2,183)
(161,067)
(139,707) U. S. A
2,358,287 1,882,687
Lost Boys, Boighty, F. Kin- Canada naird, Tootles, E. Bailey,
362.727
187,041
(278,348):
(129,706) Others
120,665
Curly, P. Hosegood, Twins Ceylon K. Meffan, G. Warren, John, D. Mellan Michel, M. Hynes, Pirates Mullins, B. Clark, Star-
18,271
#78,558
ker, F. Kinnaird, Mullins, YOUNG GIRLS IN
N. Marden Cecco. J. Hyne, Jukes C. Osborne, Cóckson": B-Hyns
Pianist Mra. Morgan.
BURGLARS ACTIVE
Mr. M K. Lo: With your Wor-action It has been brought to Kowloon Tong Honie Entered
ship's permission, I desire to make my notice that you are only 21 do 104 Waterloo Road, the real-
a statement bearing really on years by Chinese reckoning and
SUICIDE PACT
Rescued by Constable From Harbour,
(2,760,597) (1,821588)
52,987
(75,170) (87,058)
POLICE - ORDER
W
FOR WEEK
Training Course Part II. AÐ | recruits will attend at the Chin-
Company Headquarters" on Tuesday, December 19th. at 6.30 p.m. for instruction.
Revolver Practice. All members with 2 years or more service will Road Revolver spording to Range on Wednesday, December ning, entered into 20th to are the Markaman's fed to be suicide Course under Sub Inspector AL
Two Chinese factory girls, both attend Bowen
pd to end their lives by jumping the Range at 5:30 pm sharp, into the Harbour of Connaught Road-Week
in the water were
inase constable
two points. The first point, Your that makes you less than 31, I denos of Mr, JR. Jones fifteen years of age. Worship, is that I understand am prepared under the cireum-tered by burglars on Banday and Chi from my filend Mr. Sheldon that stances and in view of the re- property comprising jewellery and what according to his instructions, strained and reasonable attitude clothing, valued at $1,000 paco on Sunday night and attempt Hopkins Members will fall in a. rumours had reached Dr. Toto of Dr. To to regard your youth in stolen from the premises
Inspection Parade. All ranks of the effect that arising out of the mitigation of your offence which The burglart artered the draw
the nese Company, wit parade present termination of the pro- I prefer to think is one of ring room and the bedrooms and the
at Central Police Station op ceetings against the second and mantic foolishness rather than of more valuable Krticles were taken Their str
opserved
Thursday, December 21st. under third defendants they may take wicked intent de eu from a wardrobe
Bub Inspector, R. Hunt for a some kind of proceedings or other Iind you over in a bond of Mr. Jones was Jeeping in he who with
Radost | general inspection of equipment against Dr. To
a500 to come up for judgment room when the burglary took place,jumped in'!
alongside and etc by the Company: Commander:
Dress I wish to state in open court whenever called upon within the and was not aware of is until he until-a samp
Viber FoFall in at 5:30 15.m. shar that if ever there was such a next twelve months, and hope woke up the following morning took them
Police from Kowloon City Sta Police officers arriving on the Blue Uniform, CI mours, that they were absolutely this will be a lesson to you. groundless and further that IHis Worship before the Court tion, called into the gas, discover scene ingilistely applied first aid, Cover Belt with undertake that no proceedings of rose said: It is a matter of plented that s back door was forced but in agits of all that could be with Badge, "Pocket. any kind will be, taren, and none sure to me that the case has open, and they are detaining two doas for them, one of the girls died and note-book to be carried
been settled in this way and Dr. servants with the view to discover on her way to hospital, while the Equipment Oncer will ma To and his family emerge per ing how this could be die without other is progressing a well se esa point of being present
their knowledge: fectly clear in this matter
is connection with, or arising out of the present termination of the proceedings of this case.
will attend
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