1935-02-04 — Page 7

THE TUNGCHOW PIRACY

Official Police Report: Loot

Under $4,000

Ship Departs For Shanghai

Feeling none the worse for their terrifying experience at the hands of pirates for four days, the seventy European school children of the China Inland Mission, Chefoo, together with their teachers and fellow-victims left yesterday for Shanghai on the 4.5. Tung Chow,

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On Saturday, the children were entertained by the band of H.M.S. Suffolk' on board the ss. Tangchow and they were very appreciative of what had been done for their comfort and wel- fare.

According to the official report issued by the Police, the total amount of property stolen by the pirates amounted, to the com- paratively small figure of $3,820.

The report is as follows:

blue clothing, socks, pullover trousers, and wearing a European

5. Aged 40. Medium height and thin built Dressed in blue but- toning-up jacket, wearing a native cap and muffen. Looks like an

At about 10.30 a.m. on January

the British steamer Tungchow | asyle overcoat." left Shanghai for Tientsin via Wel. halwel and Chefoo with six Euro- pean adult passengers, 70, European school children and 83 Chin- ese second class and steerage pas- sengers, together with, about 600 tons of cargo.

At about 5.55.p.m. the same day when the ship was off Sha Wai Shan, 75 miles north of Shanghai, she was attacked by ten pirates armed with small pistols. They overpowered the ship's officers and Russian guards. One of the Rus- sian guards named 'Tihorivoff was shot dead and his body was sub- sequently thrown overboard by the pirates. The second engineer named K. MacDonald was shot in the chest at the initial attack Another Russian guard received a flesh wound in the band.

Funnel Painted

When the pirates took control of "the ship they ordered it to be taken to Swatow and later redirected it to be taken to Hong Ha! Bay. The navigation lights were lett burning and the wireless appara- tus, was not damaged. They had the name of the ship painted out and changed to Toya Maru and had two white bands painted round the funnel.

oplum smoker.

The remaining five pirates could пос be described. They spoke Punti, Hakka and Hokio dialects.

WARNING!

Information has been re-. ceived by the Police that an- other gang of pirates have pro ceeded to Canton with the ultimate object of pirating a ship from Shanghai,

GENERAL RELIEF IN SHANGHAI

Captured Missionary's Children Aboard

Shanghai, Feb. 2. No. news since the end of the Great War was greeted with such community in Shanghal than the general relief among the foreign tidings that the children aboard the Tungchow were safe. The Australian missionary Hayman who was in the hands of bandits in

Kweichow Province since October

a daughter and two sons.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1935.

FROM THE GAZETTE

Notifications And Appointments

The name of Mr. John Arch bald Ritchie has been added to the list of authorised architects.

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H. E. The Governor has approved of the grant of a commission to Mr. Leonard Charles Tatham, as Lieutenant for service with the Construction Section of the Rail- way Operating Detachment Cadre of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps with effect from January 17.

The name of The Ning Yeung Land Investment Company, Limit ed, will, unless cause is shown to the contrary, be struck of the dissolved. register and the Company will be

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left unattended on the West side Private motor vehicles may be of Hankow Road, between Salis- bury and Middle Road, north of the Taxicab stand.

WOMEN'S CLUB CLUB

New Quarters

THE CHINESE NEW YEAR

Large Crowds Visit Bazaar

The Chinese population in Hong Kong saw the year old lunar year out in traditional manner yester day. At midnight crackers kept up an incessant din in the Chinese district and throughout yesterday crackers were fired to see the old year out.

SHAUKIWAN FIRE

Glass Factory

Involved. "

What might have developed in- to a disastrous fire was narrowly averted by the prompt and em clent action of the Fire Brigade in subduing a fire which involved the Shin Po Hing Glass Factory in the new Shanklwan Road Saturday night.

ON

The are was first noticed at about 8.15 p.m. and seemed to The Chinese New Year bazaar, have originated from the cockloft which this year was held in Glou-and spread with rapidity. A few cester Road attracted huge attend- minutes after the outbreak was ances on Saturday and yesterday noticed a call was sent through and particularly last night, when and four appliances were imme- many people visited it for the pur-diately despatched to the scene. pose of buying cut or pot flowers,

» Several-Jets were set into play gold fishes, Chinese sweets and

from the rear and front of the other delicacies or china ware,

building. The Bakilly Perfumery blackwood articles, and

Manufactory situated adjacent to other knick-knacks that are a feature of

the ablazed building had a store these bazaars from year to year. spirit of wine which added danger

On the whole, things were ex-

to the fire. ceptionally cheap this year, due ally no market to the fact that there was practic- flowers and gold fishes, wonderful in Canton for

examples of which were being offer- ed at sacrifice prices. The bazaar in Yaumati was also visited by many people and did a roaring trade.

afortunately, the overcast condi- tion which prevailed throughout the whole of yesterday brought on a heavy drizzle in the evening.

Chinese shops, and the big de- partment stores were kept open the crush of late customers. till a very late hour to cope with root garden of Sincere's presented The

an animated scene throughout the whole of yesterday and last night, and a good business was done in flowers.

The rapid development and ad- vancement of the Hong Kong Women's International Club has given an indication of its progress when the headquarters had to be removed to more modern quar- ters in the Gloucester Building.

It will be membered

The cinematographs drew very that the Club, organised and instituted by and many

good houses at all performances

saw the old Lady Southor,

Was formerly out in dancing, the Roof Garden situated on the frst floor Of

of the Hong Kong Hotel being one Chung Tin Buildings. "

was indulged in until the small of the several places where "dancing hours of the morning Harlan and Janet Miner added to the spirit of the occasion by their dance numbers.

When the membership figures increased to well over 380, it was found that the rooms were to

small.

year

the wee small hours of the morn- The cabarets enjoyed very good patronage and kept

The Club moved its headquar- ters because we, as a committee,

where we could expand," explain felt that we had reached a stage

ed Mrs. H. F. Sommers, the Hon. ing. Secretary and Treasurer, in Interview.

an

of that

larger quarters and a chance to

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open until

Brown Wiltshire

The Rev. E. G. Powell officiated

At about 1.30 pm on February 1 the ship arrived off Che Lang Point and the pirates attempted to intimidate two junks by firing at them. They refused to come

The Chib has always, fortuna- WEDDING BELLS alongside. The steamer then pro-

bely, paid its way," continued Mrs. ceeded on its course to Hong Hal was among a few parents who die Sommers, "and in view Bay where she anchored. A junk not know his children were aboard fact, We felt that we deserved came alongside and some of the loot was transferred onto the

There were two sons of Mr. spread out and gather in new junk. Some of the pirates

also John Roxburgh, Chief Engineer.members. Better rooms mean boarded the junk. While this was among the passengers, also. Phyllis more members to the Club. happening an aeroplane flew over Bannan, a girl under twelve, who

"Our heartfelt thanks, of course, on Saturday at a pretty wedding the ship. The pirates seeing the recently arrived in Chargteh, Hu-

go to Mr. Tang Shiu-kin for his which took place at the Union aeroplane became panicky and cat nun, where her parents are Presby has always kept alive his interest Harry B. J. Brown of the Hong donation to start the Club. He Church, the partles being Mr. the junk adrift. The six remain terian missionaries, only to find ing pirates ordered one of the boats

the home occupied by bandits-

in the Club Dr. Kotewall too, Kong Police, fourth son of the of the ship to be lowered, manned | Hester.

this ven-late Mr. W. Brown and Mrs Brown is most interested in by the wireless operator, two mem-

ture."

of Glasgow, and Miss Florence bers of the crew and four passen-

in Caroline Wiltshire, third daughter gers. The pirates landed and 'the

many of the late Mr. Jesse Wiltshire and crew and passengers returned to

and Mrs. A. A. Lewis. the ship.

At 5.15 p.m. the same day the ship again set sail for Hong Kong being escorted by а destroyer (H.M.S. Dainty).

BRITISH CONSUL'S

REQUEST:

Measures To Round Up The Pirates

Realising this the Brigade bi- cers prevented the blaze from

check and by 6.58 the through call spreading by keeping the flames in

WRS sent out.

The balding was burnt from the middle and the roof was par- tially

there destroyed. Luckily were no employees on the premises at the time and no accidents were reported.

The master of the factory, Lam: Wing Chun. in his report stated to his opinion that the fire must have started from the cocklaft through an electric Wire fusing.

The damage is at present un- known but the factory is covered

by a $4,000 insurance polley.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Sunday, January 27th Dr. & Mrs. G..A. C. Herklots

lunched at Fanling Lodge.

In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Feel attended by Cap- tain Walter were present at the Meet of the Fanling Hunt,

Monday, January 28th Lady Peel was present at the M.CL. Bridge Drive at the Penin- sula Hotel, A

Tuesday, January 29th- His Excellency and Lady Peel accompanied by Miss Readhead and attended by the personal staff were the guests of the Honourable Sir Thomas Southern, K.BE., CMG, and Lady Southörn, OBE, at dinner.

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Wednesday, January 30th

Mr. J. R. Hobhouse arrived at Government House.

Miss H. Gerrard and Mr. R.Q.R. Price dined at Government House. His Excellency, and ""Lady Feel accompanied by their guests and attended by the personal staff witnessed the performance

he World Moves Op" at the King's Theatre.

The

of

Thursday, January 31st

following lunched at Government Eogse. The Hon. Mr. J. P. Brage, Mr. W. Schofield, Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Franks, Mr. &

Since the Club's Inception 1933, there have been changes in the Committee lady helpers. However, Mrs. Wearing a dress of white French Sommers and Mrs. Biggar, whose atin and cizo`lace, and an em- hard work and enthusiasm at the broidered net Veil with a halo of beginning really opened the Club, orange blossom, the bride looked are still-helping in every way. At extremely charming as she enter- present, Mrs. Dunbar is Chairman ed the church on the arms of her

Included in the group of enter-step-father. Mr. A. A. Lewis, She Mra H. R. Butters, Mr. & Mrs. H. Green, Prot. & Mrs. R. Robertson, prising and sympathetic women carried a bouquet of white roses Mr. & Mrs. A. Q. Brawn, Dr. & passengers, crew and ship and stole quest to the Canton authorities working sins of the colors are Miss Anne Fowler, the brides B. Jackson. The Revd. &

who are running this Club for the and maidenhair fern,

The Loot

While on board the pirates con- ducted a general search of

the

the following.-

From European passengers about $300 in money.

From Chinese passengers and native crew about $3,000 in money and jewellery.

From the European officers $500 in money, jewellery and clothing.

The also stole from the cargo, one roll of artificial silk valued at $20, thirty-Ave rolls of piece goods valued at $300 five cases of un- completed $1.00 Bank of China notes, both sides printed and num- bered, but having no signature. Each of the cases contained 50,000 notes...

The following ship's arms were also stolen:

eight 44 Winchester rifles six 45 revolvers M.N. London.

Armourer Co.

Ave Mauser pistola.

one Verey pistol and cartridges. -" The total value of property stolen, not including the value of SITIs, was $3,820.

Peiping, Feb. 2. The British Consul-General. st Canton has made a formal. re-

to take energetic measures to round up the Tungchow pirates now that it is known that they

are ashore.

It is understood that the Bri- tish destroyer Decoy is co-opera- ting with the Chinese authorities in an endeavour to cut off the es- cape of the outlaws.—— Reuter.

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PRESS COMMENT IN LONDON

Wireless Contact With Navy Urged

Mesdames Raymond, Potts, Big-maid, wore a dress of lavender. lecki, Tod, Konka and Y. K. Chow. with Pams violets, with shoes and gar, Tyson, Barber Fraser, Bid coloured crepe-de-chine, trimmed The library is capably managed cap to match. She carried a bou- by Mra Jack assisted by Mes-quiet of shaded larkspurs. dames. W.. A. Cornell and G. E. Costello.

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Although the Club гостра are

The bride's sister Mrs. J.. Orem, was the "matron of honour. She was dressed in a rum-coloured much bigger now, there is still Crepe Romain dress with hat to that cosy, friendly atmosphere match. The bride's mother wore which makes the visitor or mem

a navy blue and white crepe en- ber immediaely feel at home, semble with hat to match.

Lady Southern's description of the Club in 1933 as "a home from home" still remains true, thanks to the untiring efforts of Mfrs Dunbar and her willing workers.

After the wedding, a reception was held at Exchange Hestaurant. where the health of the newly wedded couple was toasted."

The honeymoon is being spent at Repulse Bay, the bride's going- away dress being a brown moro- caine travelling creation

BERWICK DANCE

with

Mrs. Powell, Dr. 8. 9.

MEE. Mr. & Mrs. & Hicks, Lt. Strahan. Major & Mrs. P. 8. Stewart, Mr. 3. L. McPherson, CoL J. H. Boyd, and Mr. B. 8.

Scott.

Friday, February 1st "His Excellency The Governor and Lady Feel paid an informal visit to the Cheero Club in the

afternoon.

In the evening His Excellency and Lady Peel accompanied by Miss Readhead and attended by Captain Walter were the guests of Mr. A. L, Shields at the dinner. dance of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club at the Peninsula Hotel

Club at

Saturday, February 2nd The following lunched at

Baronne J.Cullaume, M. and Mine: Van Der Straeten, The Hon. Bir Thomas and Lady Southern, M. J. Delvaux de Fenne, Mrs. 8. B. Collett, and The Revd. Father

London, Feb. 2.

ger cannot be said to have been Great prominence 18 given to the unexpected, for the Tungchow was coat, hat, shoes and gloves to Government House Baron and Tungchow piracy by the Presa.

captured by pirates before.match. The "Daily Telegraph" in a

The "Dally Express" attributes leading article draws the moral the continuance of piracy to in- that it is the essential duty of ternational jealousy preventing a. Britain to maintain her navy as cleaning up. the greatest police force of the Reuter. seua and suggests that ships pass- ing through the piratearea 1. The leader: 26 years of age. should report to the navy by Tall and well built with long wavy wireless at frequent intervals, so hair,

that the non-receipt of wireless 2. Aged - 200 Short and thin signals would be taken as an in bullt. Fronounced small hands. dication that immediate protection Sallow complexion.

Description of Pirates The description of the pirates was given as follows: "

was necessKIES.

JUNK PIRACY FAILS:

The master of funk No. 1008C has reported to the Police that on Friday last while his vessel was on a voyage from Min Wo, Lantan 3. About 30 years old. Tall and The NewA Chronicle." says Island, to Ping Chan, two boats stout bullt. High cheek bones and that if it is impossible to clean up containing five men, who spoke the dark complexion. Had the ap- Bias Bay and make an end of this Hoklo dialect approached his ves- pearance of a boatman and had a international nuisance, it is clear-sel and called out to stop, bullet wound to the back of left hand

Over 200 people attended on Byrne. Saturday the EMS. Berwick's The J. R. Hobhouse left Govern Arst fortnightly dance since her ment House return from Home, Thedarice ARTES was held at the China Fiset Club

cloak-room ticket was won by Mrs. the gentlemen's prize. The prizes. Huglan, while Mr. El Seymour won

were presented by Miss Pamela Potter.

and was very much enjoyed by Among those seen at the dance were Lt-Comdr Manly, Comdr. D. P. Cather, RN Paym-Lt-Camar Rees, Captain R. Bent, Dao. The Bruno Boys, under the RN and Chaplain Harvey. direction of Mt. A J. Bavége, were

Misa, N.-M. Annis aud Mr. LYM attendan Taylor ware winners of the spot.

Mr B Collie wor

ly necessary that greater precau-He paid no notice and salled on waltz competition, while Mrs. A. prised. tions could be taken for the safety gradually outdistancing them. The ro of ships with such passengers, as alleged pirates then made of in Dressed in dark these children aboard The dan the direction of Cheung

4. About 35 years of age. Tall and stout built;

for the ladies lucky Ma

in charge com- PA Berry Landy E-RAS Rich and Stoker

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