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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1935.

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST

LOCAL DOCTOR

Accusation Of Negligence

“BREEZE” BETWEEN COUNSEL AND SOLICITOR

"The object of my present prosecution is to have the case made known to the public," said John Sik Hang Waah of 72 Scen Keen Terrace, Causeway Bay and employed as Chinese Secretary at the Italian Consulate General when he appeared as complainant In a summons brought against Dr. Arthur W. Woo, of 27 Babbing- ton Path and a partner in the Woe Cliale, before Mr. W. Scho- field at the Central Magistracy yesterday, under Ordinance 2 of 1865, Section 26A.

The summons is that between July 18 and July, 24 this year, the defendant, being a person over the age of sixteen years, who had the custody, charge or care of the" complainant's child, Na- talina Waan, wiifully neglected and exposed the said child in a manier likely to gapse such child unnecessary injury to her health.

The complainant was represented by Mr. E. S. C, Brooks of Messrs. Hastings & Co., white Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C., instructed by Mr. G. K. Häll Brutton of Messrs. Hall Brutton & Co., was for the defendant.

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Greatest Care Shown To Child

the doctor said he did not think it advisable at all" and left.

"On the morning of July 23 the child's temperature was something like 105, the nurse told me at about 6 am.”

He saw Dr. Montgomery at the Hospital but he did not ask him to go there "It was a surprise to us" concluded the wiɩness

MOTOR MISHAPS

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J. A. C. Ribeiro

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Motor mishaps, - that occurred JA, C. Vieira Ribeiro, a well- over the week end, are contained | known Portuguese resident of the in reports to the Police Miss Colony, which decurred at No. 14 Rodrigues. of 18" Salyeung-chot | Cx narvon Road on Sunday even- Street was sent to the Kowloon | Ing: Hosptial on Sunday as the result The late Mr. Rialto was 58 years or injuries received, when ridingo'd and was employed before the pullian of motor cycle No, 22 when War for 25 years by Messrs. Melchers it came into collision with private dad Co. He served with the Gov- car No. 1154, driven by Mrs. Fer-ernment Import and Export De- guson, of 3 Stafford Road.

partment during the War, and

In a report Mrs. Ferguson stated | Affer the War, he was with the firm that she was driving in Cheung-of Messrs Jebsen and Co. He was shawan village when the ear compected with that firm up to a Collided with the motor cycle. The year ago, when, due to falling cycle was driven by Mr. W. Iles, of health, he left. Union Building.

BOW TO THE RULING Cross`examined" bý"Mr. Jenkin witness said that he was born in Java and had returned from Canada in 1928. Mr. Brooks here intervened and said that the ques Lions were not relevant as to was delving into the witness' past. Mr. Jenkin said that he was going to have the full veracity of the story told by the witness and so far he was only asking for identification of a man who had returned to the Colony from Canada seven years ag I am going to to low this righ up to the hilt" said Mr. Jenkin. In this case I am going to object" replied Mr. Brooks. Mr. Jenkin then asked his Worship to Mr. Patrick Power. of 27 Kim- entirely disregard the objection for berley Road, has reported to the asons which would come up in police that while driving his motor the course of the cross examina-cycle No. 169 along Castle Peak tion. Mr. Brooks asked his Wor- Road towards Kowloon," at mid- ship to leave that part of the night on Saturday, the vehicle cross-examination out.. His Wor

skidded when about one hundred ship said that it was not oppor-yards past the Hong Kong Brewery tune to bring" the events of the and ran over the embankment, he withess up prior to 1928 and he fortunately escaped injury." would postpone this part of the cross examination. "I bow to the ruling Mr. Jenkin replied.

Mr. Jenkin" said that the child was over 2 years and therefore the first summons was bad since the summcns only allowed cases of a child being under two years. There- fore the first charge must go.

FOUR DOCTORS Witness agreed with Mr. Jenkin that he realised the nature of the charge against the doctor which was wilful neglect and exposure of the child. He did not know, that the child was seen by two doctors 'on admission and an hour later was seen by four. Later in the evening the child was seen by five

AI the outset of yesterday's, you mean a Western medical man hearing Mr. Brooks asked leave to or a European by birth?A Euro- put in the following alternativej pean by birth. Witness added that charge For that the "defendant between the 18th and 24th days of July 1935 a. Victoria in this Colony unlawfully exposed the complain- ant's 'child, Natalina being under the age of 2 years, whereby the life of such child was endangered or

Asked by his Worship whether the health of such child was or he nurse had put down the tem- was ikely to be permanently in-perature on the chart witness re-doctors. Jured.

piled that he did not think the nurse did because the child was in a very critical condition and the nurse came in and out of the room about 6 and 7 t mes to feel the child's pu'se and take her tempera-doctors. ture.

This summons was taken out under Ordinance No. 2 of 1885. Section No. 28.

His Worship asked Mr. Brooks whether he would like to have the whole charge substituted, as from the wording of the present one it appeared that they were two" se- parate charges and as they did not know which one was to be taken

His Worship would like to have the charges separate. After further

In the evening at, about 6:15 pm. Mr. and Mrs. Fok Kam Kwong called at the Home.

Dr. Woo went in to the Home shortly after 6.30 p.m. buy the child was in a bad way, then,, her eves

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Witress replied that he did not understand when Mr. Jenkin put it to him that he was suggesting that the doctors were incompetent because they were Dr. Woo's

Witness agreed that the greatest care was shown on the child's ar- rival at the nursing home and that six different doctors attended the child. Witness in answer to fur- her questions said that he did not know that he child was seen by 7

object to Dr. Woo removing the child witness said that it was be cause Dr. Woo had refused to call la a second opinion.

What's behind all this?-Noth- ing, because I want the case to be

own to the public.

The deepest sympathy is extend- ed to deceased's bereaved wire and daughter.

THE FUNERAL

The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery yester- day, when it was very largely at- tended.

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The mourners were deceased's three brothers, Messrs. F.A.V., G. B. and J. Ribeiro and his

macy nephews w

The services were taken by Rev. Father Ross, who was assisted by Father Spada.

Among those present at the funeral were: Messrs. F. Banetto, A. Alves, F. J. Neves. S., da Silva, M. F. Baptista, J. M. Xavier, E. G. Aquino, J. M. Alves, Chev. Alves, What do you want the public to Leo D'Almada Sr., F. A. Guthierlez, beneft by these proceedings? A. V. Hanisch, A. J. Reed, M. F. Well to protect the parents of other children.

On July 23 when the tempera- ture was 105. he got the informa- tion from the nurse. He did not interview or attempt to interview any doctor or nurse regarding the

Case.

Do you realise that you have lost this case against this professional man by not attempting to get an interview? Aren't you ashamed or yourself?---Ashamed? What For?

For taking such a monstrous course.

Eca da Sura, V. Sales, A. V. Barros, H. J. Figure'do, S. R. Sepher, C. Leon, O. Barretto, F. M. N. Marques, R. F. Luz, F. Roza-Lereira, S. Pinns, L. G. Cruz, D. Vereira, E. V. M. Souza, A B. Silva-Netto, V. F. V. Ribeiro, D. L. Lopes, A. F. Osmund, F. X. Baltelho, G. Silva, H. H. Xavier, A. J. Rocha, J. M. Graca. A. A. dos Remedios. C. H, Osmund, J Baptista, C. Pintos; J. A. Carvalho and others.

WREATHS

In addition to the family wreaths. flowers were sens by Mr. and Mrs. Ernst L Greyer, Angela M. Lopes and daughter, Messrs. Jebson and Co. and H. E. Fiebig and K. Gerloff a wreath sent by the wife of de- ceased was lowered into the grave.

It had, however, been requested

wreaths should be sent.

deliberation the words "was or" be'ng blind. A this juncture Mr. doctors on the first day nor that removal was because she was in a by the deceased's family that no

were deleted from the substituted charge.

Mr. Brooks", informed his Wor- ship that he had nothing further to add to his opening excepɩ that he would like to say that on July 20th defendant refused to call the second opinion twice. This actual- ly took place as 2 p.m. and again

at 7.30 pm.

COMPLAINANT'S STORY The complainant J. S. H. Waan was then called to give evidence.

Mr. Brooks: "Mr. Waan, what is the object of this prosecution? The object of my present prosecu- made

Lion is to have the case known to the public."

Continuing, witness said that on July 18, he placed his 31 months' old daughter Natalina in the de- fendant's nursing home. The child was there between July 18 and 23 and the complainant was there himself on July 20,

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At about 2:30 pm. on the same day Dr. Woo went there and the witness had a conversation with him. Continuing witness said:

"The

doctor came to

see my

Fok went out to phone and, the de- fendant felt the child's pulse. ufter which he suggested taking the child to the French Hospital.

CASE HOPELESS Complainant then said that his wife said to the doctor that "When you send a patient of yours away from your nursing home to another hospital the case is hopeless and I think I had better take my child home."

Complainant said that his wife started to cry and the defendant told her to stop and said that by going to the French Hospital they could get in token with Dr. Buje Mr. Fok who had returned was asked by witness to fetch a taxi but the defendant asked them to make use of his car. Just before they left complainant said he stopped the defendant at the door and asked him "Dr. Woo, please if you don't mind let the child remain here and I will chil another European doctor "(by birth) to consult" to which the defendant replied. "not necessary."

who lived nearby.

The car was got ready and the defendant urged witness's wife remove the child immediately and not to waste time.

INJECTIONS GIVEN

WHAT THE NURSES SAID Witness agreed with Mr. Jenkin that the nurses and sisters at the Hospital were of a higher degree of competency than those at the Woo Clinic. His objection to his child's it had been attended over 40 times during the stay of six days there.

critical condition. Witness added Witness agreed that he did not

that one of the nurses in the Home know that when he asked, for told his wife that if a patient is Prof. Gerrard on that day that Dr.remove that patient as they did found to be hopeless they would Woo had seen Prof. Gerrard and had discussed the case with him not like to have any dead in the and also with Dr. Montgomery. He was thankful to Dr. Montgom- ness gave several accounts and ery for his advice. He had explicit, Mr. Brooks intervened saying that Regarding the last question wit-

faith in Dr. Montgomery and If Dr perhaps Mr. Jenkin was not mak ORDERS BY MR. C. G. PERDUE. Montgomery had advised what ing his questions clear enough course to take he would still say whereupon Mr. Jenkin said that it that course was correct.

was an affront to him.

He did not know that Dr. Woo

a notification thanking Dr. Mont-

Home.

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left for Canton and did not know believed what the nurses said there Witness Anally admitted that he that Dr. Who had left instructions in regard to the removal of hope- that should the necessity arise Dr less cases from the hospital Ask the Chinese Company will parade Montgomery was to be called. Oned what time this was said witness at July 27 he did publish in the Press replied that it was about 4 o'clock Thursday. August 15th at 17.30 witness that the idea of removing Hunt for a general inspection of and Mr. Jentin informed the hours under Sub-Inspector E. J. the child was not mooted then. It equipment etc.. by the Company was well after six o'clock when Dr. Commander. Dress-White Uni- Woo came back from Canton that form. Cap with White Cover. Beit anything was said about the re- with Brace. Truncheon, "Pocket moval of the child.

Policeman" and note-book to be carffed. The Equipment Officer make a point of being

somery and the nurses and sisters help. at the French Hospital for their

THE PROCEEDINGS

The summons was taken out on | July 31 and on the day of the insertion witness said that he did not plan action as yet. He first: thought of the preceedings on July

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Re-examined by Mr. Brooks wit

28, and on July 23 saw this solici-ness said that he saw Mr. Brooks tors. As to the course of crimin- of July 26 and his object then was

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daughter and I asked the doctor what my daughter was suffering from. He replied "I do not know yet" and I suggested to him to call Professor W. I. Gerrard of the When the pariy left the nursing Mr. Jenkin: If there was a man Hong Kong University for a con- home it was raining heavily and who was really able to advise you sultation and he said in a loud on the way the child struggled. Tenon criminal proceedings against a valce "you trust European doctors minutes before they left the nurse leading medical man, that man waAS and don't trust Chinese doctors. gave the child one injection and Dr You prefer to give the $25 to the another one

Montgomery-Doctors never Kam Kwong a clerk in the employ Members of the Indian Company

The next witness called was Fok

Training Course Part one minute before go against doctors, European instead of to the Chinthey got into the car. The car was ese doctors. You always complain driven at an excessive speed and not attempt to ask Dr. Montgomery ant's evidence. Witness stated August 14th at 17.00 hours to fire Witness further sald that he did the Chartered Bank who cor will attend at the King's Park

roborated part of the complain- my charges are too expensive and ip took about 12 or 13 minutes to

Revolver Range on Wednesday, and said he did not think Dr. that he heard Mrs. Waan telling the Part. III Revolver Course under ask me for reductions and you are reach the French Hospital.

Montgomery would refuse him an the defendant that it would be sub-inspector Ritchie. Only those willing to give away $35. Why

interview. don't you give it to me?" He then

better for her to take the child. walked to the door and turned his

home than going to the French face saying that "anyhow. Próf.

Hospital.

al proceedings witness said that not to commence criminal pro- taking this Course will report at 1st Aid Classes,All members he thought that out himself.

opinion from Mr. Brooks as to am on Tuesday, and Thursday, ceedings. Witness had & written the Police Headquarters Gymns- whether civil proceedings could be 13th and 15th August, 1935 at 1830 instituted or not.

hours for instruction

Gerrard is sick and is in hospi- tal at present. I am going to visit him.". Defendant "then left the premises.

NO IMPROVEMENT Mr. Brooks What was your im- pression at that time? My im-

pression we that he would not

call in any doctor..

On July 21 to 27 the child was still in the nursing home and her condition had not improved; in fact it had got worse. On the same evening, that is the 20th, he had a further conversation with the defendant at 7.15 p.m. and after the doctor had fell the pulse of the child he (the doctor) did not say a dogle word and “I suggested to call another European doctor in for consultaklamak

His Worship: What do you mean 4 European doctor? Do

CHILD PASSES AWAY

In front of the French Hospital- the party met. Dr. Lal Kwong Yuk, a partner of the defendant, and they were taken up to Room 31. Here the witness asked of one of the nurses what was the tempera- ture of the child and he was given o understand that it was "a little aver 106

The defendant. came

What do Criminal Laws:--I discuss that you know about

with Mr. Brocks.

Mr. Jenkin asked witness if he knew that Dr. Montgomery was asked to give evidence on his be half after the dates for hearing was fixed and that the doctor bad been subpoenaed by the prosecu- to the tion. Witness replied that he did

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Hospicur- later and was followed WHAT'S BEHIND THISY

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adjourned till to-morrow at 2.30 At this stage the hearing was

p.m.

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on Thursday, August 15th at 17.30 attend 3, Cliff Road, Kowloon recruits of the Indian Company

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EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE. Defendu.-Defendu Instructions will take place at the basement of the Sailors' Home and Beamen's

A dog that had turned mad, Institute on Friday, as to the

closely by Dr. Montgomery. In the When asked if he would be astis- evening besween 8.30 and 9 an in-fied if Dr. Montgomery was to say lection was given to the child and that in this long professional ex- Captain of the s.s. Ferncilft. The place at 17.29 hours, are 75. the child died at about 1.50 am perience he had never known a animal caused no end of conster

when his vessel was several hours All members are requested, to be out of Kope was shot down by the present at the above mentioned

the next morning."

P. L KING,

D. 8. P. (R)

Hong Kong, August 12th, 1935:

case where a child suffering from nation while it ran about in a In answer to Mr. Brooks' ques-such "malady had received such bind manner, and nothing that ions witness said that he did ask careful attention, witness said that members of the crew could do Dr. Woo more than once what he was not a doctor and could not would pacify it. The sickness the child was suffering tells

arrived here nearly 24 hours 1 from but was never told. He was It Dr. Montgomery had advised owing to the heavy seas he had vessel arr told however, on July 31 by at that, it would be in the tnterest of experienced since les Blancard that the child died of the child to remove her he would hit. On Year dysentery which inter changed into hot have opposed the removal typhood was tep meninglids.

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