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Chinese Steals Goods Before Mr. Balfour at the Cen- tral Police Court on Baturday Chinese named Lee morning a Wai Yin, described as unemployed, was charged with thefts of a woollen sweater and 靄 pair of white gloves, which belonged to the Ping Ping Foreign Goods Shop in Queen's Road Central.

Ng Kee, a Chinese delective, prosecuted. told the Court that while he Wes on duty near Queen's Road Central, on Friday afternoon, he saw the defendant secretly enter the above mention- ed shop, "and under the pretence of being a customer, he stole a sweather and a pair of gloves and hid them on his person, trying to walk out of the door. He im- mediately approached the defend- ant and had him arrested.

The defendant pleaded guilty and was sent to gaol for one month.

MARINE COURT CASES

"Sailing Without Mast-Hight

A Chinese boatman, named Chan Tal of Passenger Boat No. 4939V, appeared before Command- er Hole at the Marine Court on Saturday morning charged with sailing without a mast-light last Friday evening.

The defendant pleading guilty one week

and was fined $10 or hard labour. «

Unlawful Boarding Of Ship

Before Commander Hale at the Marine Court on Saturday mor- ning. Tang Yuen, an unemployed Chinese, was charged with unlaw. fully boarding the ss." Cheung Ka How," without the permission of the ship-master or the officer-in- charge of the ship.

The defendant, in pleading guilty told His Worship that he boarded the steamer only for the purpose of asking for a drink.

The Magistrate, however, imi posed a Ane of $10 or one week hard labour on the defendant.

Unlawful Dredging In Harbour

A fine of $15 each was imposed on three Chinese boatmen, Leung Luk, Kok Tso and Leung Ng, when. they appeated before Commander Hole al the Mar- ine Court on Saturday ning, being charged with unlaw- fully dredging BEAT The Naval Anchorage of the Victoria Har- bour on last Friday.

All defendants pleaded guilty. His Worship," in imposing the Ene, remarked that the fine would be increased up to $50 if the same offence was brought before again.

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OPIUM DIVAN RAIDED

Chinese Keeper Fined

A Chinese named Leung Ying appeared before, Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy, charged with keeping an oplum divan, and unlawful possession of

wo maces of prepared opium

It was stated by a Chinese de- tective that the defendant was the principal keeper of this oplum divan which was in "Au Tow Kok Village" Kowloon, and during the raids, there were several oplum smokers in the premises.

His Worship, however, imposed a fine of $168 on the defendant or eight weeks hard labour la de- fauit.

In addition to the fine, an order for the confiscation of the twc maces of prepared optum was al- so made.

ARSON CHARGE WITHDRAWN

Defendant Found

To Be Insano » On the ground that he was insane. Mr. Hamilton discharged Lam Tak. an unemployed Chinese who was arrested for attempted arson at the Chi Lee painters shop, Chung Ching street on. January 11..

His behaviour following His arrest was such, that he was placed under medical observation and on Saturday Inpector Fender told the Magistrate that the de- fendant had been medically ex- amined and found to be insane.

JAPANESE SENT TO FAIL

For Returning From Banishment

ACCIDENTS

Safety First Campaign

HONG KONG Collision-Private Car and Public Ricksha. 12.30 Hrs. 26.1.34. Private motor car No. 3738 was being driven plong Des Voeux Road Central from east to west near the On Lok Yuen Cafe by Chan Pat Wang and collided with Public Ricksba No. 225, alight damage to nearside rear mudguard of car and onside mudguard of ricksha.

Collision-Private Car and Motor Cycle Combination. 17,15 hrs. 24.1.34.

Frivate motor car No. 4183 was being driven along Hollywood Road from Arbuthnot Road by J. Choa and came into collision with motor cycle No.: 481 driven by Sgt. Paton who was coming out from the Central Police station Compound, slight damage to nearside running board and mudguard of the private car, and front forks, mudguard and frame of cycle damaged. Private Car Collided with Ballings at Statue Square. 00.30 hrs. 26.1.34.

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Private motor car No. 3973 was being driven by H.F. Phillips along Chater Road through Statue Square proceeding in an easterly direction when à

CRI, number unknown, came round Queen's Victoria Statue on wrong side of the road, forcing private motor car No. 3973 on to the footpath, causing slight damage to the railings.

Collision-Between Two Private

"Cars

09.20 hrs. 26.1.34

Private motor car. No. 1170 was being driven along Hollywood Road A Japanese, Yorio. Hisamatsu. from east to west near Central and his wife, Tamako Hisamatsu Police Station by Mr. Scott, Jupe- were each Sentenced to two 'mon- rintendent of Police, when it came ths hard labour by Mr. E. W. into collision with private motor Hamilton, at the Central Magis-car No. 1868, which was stationary tracy, on Saturday morning. for on the south side of the road, causing slight damage to the front returning from banishment.

Mr. Hamilton said that he took bumper of car No. 1868. their baby into consideration in impostrig the sentence.

Defendants pleaded guilty stat- ing. that they were, here on their way, to Canton.

Magistrate: "How long have you been in Hong Kong ?"

Defendant Two months.”. Magistrate "Then you canno say that you are on your way to Canton.

Inspector Baker said that there were other Japanese banishees in the Colony, and that the police were endeavouring to secure their arrest. The Magistrate recom- mended that the matter "should be placed before

the Japanese Consul.

Broadcast Sneech on Safety First

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION'S SECRETARY APPEALS FOR

COORPORATION

Safety First.

I have been asked to speak to you once more for a few minutes upon the subject of "Safty First," in connection with the road traffic of this Colony. The response to the appeal is very good and Hong Kong is rising to the problem splendidly. There, were a few pes- simists who said, "It is too hard a problem, you'll never do any good but if a problem is hard it is all the more worth while tackling There have been some who have criticized but not responded as well

sider the other, is a great, if not the greatest help, towards solving this "Safety" problem

A Few Suggestions

!!!

I want to use what time is left to me to furher emphasize one or two of the suggestions which have been already made during this campaign, as to the working out of this slogan "Safety First"

First to the Pedestrian-In the first place, wherever, and whenever possible, use the pavement which was made for your use and safety. as they might, may I point out that This Is Hot easy, especially in the that is hardly playing the game. The observer at a cricket or foot-congested parts of the city, due ball match criticizes but the players, largely to the habit of so many to don't. The full backs don't criti walk all over the path and to cize the forward line, nor does the loiter in their walk. If the walker would consistently keep. to, one man at square leg criticize the man'

one alde of the pavement, progress. in the slips: It just isn't done: they

would not be so impeded, and “It' l do their best and leave it at

la. only by everyone doing his or that and in this road problem wę

in endeavouring" as are all in it and so we don't criti-¡ her bit" cize the other man but do our bit much as possible to keep to this. rule, that "public opinion can be and play the game.

influenced. All Most Co-operate

Also, when it is not The very large number of pe- possible to keep to the pavement, destrians, and the ever increasing because there is none; or because number of cars found on the roads, It is too crowded, walk as near tó created very difficult problem with the side of the road as possible, on the side where you will be fac- regard to the safety of life and limb. It is only by 'the willing co- ing the oncoming trame. Very operation and consideration of the many accidents to pedestrians whole community that the problem happen from the rear. If you are can be solved to any degree. If facing the vehicle coming towards such co-operation and considera- you, you are in a position to take tion is not forthcoming, both mo- your share in avoiding a collision. torist and pedestrian alike stand Again, when crossing the road, walk straight across, and not in an equal and hicreasing chance of coming to harm. This is why this a slanting direction, the latter "Safety First” campaign has been takes longer to get across, and organised with the object of im- when indulged in by many at a pressing upon pedestrian and mo-time, gives the impression that torist alike. the great need of a people are all over the road, dipting this "motto," and attitude, which is a great handicap to the when using the roads of this Co- | oncoming motorist. Then, when lony. I would like to cmhasize the alighting from a public vehicle, necessity of sympathetic Co-opera- such as a tram or Bus, wait unti tion between motorist and pedes the vehicle has quite stopped, and trian. The pedestrian has his then, in the case of the traca; brights with regard to this question glance backwards before alighting,'| and so has the motorist, to an to see that, the road is büzigiently equal degree, and for each to con- clear to allow you to get to the

KOWLOON

Private Car Crashed Into Verandah.

22.30 hrs. 25.1.34.

Mr. P. Younghusband, of No. .264, Prince. Edward Road, while driving his car No. 3890 northwards' along Nathan Road, attempted to turn into Waterloo Road and for some reason at present, unknown crashed into the verandah of President Apartmerits. was badly damaged and Mr. Young- husband received injuries which are not considered serious.

The car

alde in safety. If you wish to cross the road on alighting, goʻbe- hind the vehicle you have just left, and wait until it has started again before stepping out behind · it, otherwise you stand a chance. of being caught by oncoming traffic on the other side. One more pomt when you hear "boot" of a car behind you, look back quickly to see its position, and get out of its way as quickly as you- safely can, in other words, show the courtesy to the motorist, that you expect him to show. to you." Ac- cidents have occurred on account of the, apparent deñance on the part of the pedestrian, which rou- ses an answering antagonism on the part of the motorist,-which after all, is only humant

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