1936-02-15 — Page 11

ANOTHER STABBING

AFFAIR

Lovers' Quarrel Sequel

Following closely upon the "Happy Valley stabbing case,” the Central Police Court yesterday was again filled to over crowding, ' when a 22 year old unemployed boatman of Aberdeen, Hong Kont, appeared before Mr.. W. Schofield charged with assault "with intent to cause grevious bodily harm” to Cheng ‘Tal. Tai, a "kept woman" on board boat No. 3292A in Aberdeen harbour of Aplichal on January 22, last month.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1936.

COURT NEWS GRAND NATIONAL

From Here And There

"London, Jan,

A crowded House of Commons to-day beard the King's frst mos- sage to Parliament. They learned from Mr Baldwin also that the Coronation, "with the appropriate pomp and ceremony, will be held next year.

MEET

Prospects Discussed

(BY:STABLE GOSSIP")

The following is a resume for the Kwant races at Faning to morrow.

SHANGHAI

RUGBY

Japanese Makes Promising Debut

Shanghal, Jan. 10. Despite the drying out, overnight, 1st Race The February Handi. the pitches on the polo groundi cap, a hurdle race for China pon- were in a very sodden state for The Speaker wore his ceremonialles should be a very good race. I the shree friendly Jugger, fixtures gown of black and gold. He au fancy Diogenes who won a similar that were held yesterday, players nounced that he had received from race at the last meeting. Estover, soon becoming covered in mud, and the Belgian Ambassador an who won the ladies race very ens- the ball in a similar manner 03- girl, or that he had demanded

count of, "the eloquent tribute ly, Ike, Soldier of Italy and Day-aumed some money, as he was unemploy-paid to the memory of bis late light Eve, all of whom have prov- making handling dimcult

coating of slimy mud. Majesty in the House of Represented themselves over hurdles, should Shanghai Scottish, in preparation The tatives in Brussels."

do well.

ΤΟΥ their Burkill Cup match 2nd Race.--The Austral ́an Grand | against England, which will be National, a steeplechase has only attracted a very small entry, and THE KING'S MESSAGE should prove a gift for the Giraffe. The Prime Minister appeared at The reason she didn't win at the the Bar of the House and an- last meeting was that she ran nounced " message from his wide at the fag and lost some Majesty the King, signed by his fifty yards in consequence. Fum- Majesty's own hand."

the two minor places. mery and Lucy Glitters should all

Most of the spectators were froin Aberdeen, who evinced keen in- terest throughout the proceedings. | ed.

As a result of the alleged assault, the complainant was an inmate of the Government Civil Hospital for home weeks. She obtained her dis- charge on February 6, and ap- peared yesterday in court, with a deep scar on her left cheek while her throat was swathered with heavy shawl,

MEDICAL EVIDENCE

Dr. I Newton, Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital said that complainant was admit ted to hospital suffering from wounds to her face, throat, left ear, and a cut on the back of her left hand. The wound in the neck was a deep one, horizontal and

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very nearly centrally placed. had severed all muscular' connec-"

down and including the

thyroid cartilage. No main ves-

sels were injured. An immediate operation was carried out..

It was explained by the pro- secution that the real motive of the alleged assault remains a mystery,tions the girl hersel having given two versions of the affair to the as- thorities. It was quite possible that she was sahamed to reveal the real motive for fear of what the villagers might say. She was a notorious character and had the reputation of being a loose woman.

Sub-Inspector O'Donovan, ap-¡ peared for the prosecution.

Defendant who was not legally represented pleaded "not guilty."

THE STORE

The girl, explained the prosecu- ting ofacer," was a spinster who

plied a passenger trade, on boat No. 3282A, and had a notorious re- putation. The defendant was in-

employed but his mother also carried passengers on her boat. Complainant's mother stayed in Aberdeen, but the two did not live together.

At about 1 pm. on January 22 complainant was alone on her boat anchored about 100 yards off Aplichai, There were several boats in the vicinity, some being "anchored only two or three feet away. The Arst intimation that anything was amiss, Was given when the complainant screamed out "save life." A fisherman on

The injury might very well

uninter-

was "dis

He also read expressions of sor- Low and sympathy, sent from the Rumanian Chamber of Deputies of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg.

On the invitation of the Speaker, Mr. Baldwin advanced to the table, towing three times on the way and handed the message to the Speaker, who then read it to the House. It was in the following terma:

DEM

Over

have proved fatal" said witness. am well assured that the the patient made an

House rupted recovery and

of Commons deeply mourns the death of my beloved charged on February 6.

father. He devoted his life to the service of his people and to tho upholding of constitutional government.

Ho actuated by his profound sense of duty. I am resolved to follow in the way he has set before Mr. Baldwin, who had taken his rat on the Treasury Bench, then rose and "said:'

The scars on the face and nose ception of the other wounds the were superficlaj. With the €X-

cut on the throat might have been accidentally inflicted, in the course of a struggle, opined the witness. It was a horizontal wound, so that If it had been indicted facing each other, it was a back' hand blow, ES- suming of course that the chopper was used. In the doctor's opinion, the wounds suffered by the com- plainant might have been caused by the chopper (produced in court).""

"The force behind the blow was considerable to cut through the cartilage and about 1/4 inch of soft structure" said the witness.

Asked if he had anything to say regarding the doctor's evidence, the defendant said that the com-

plainant was holding the chopper,

mo."

it is my duty this afternoon, in cordance with ancient usage, to propose two motions House-

TO THE KING

to

this

Nationala Steeplechase. I think 3rd Race The Fanling Grand

that Pride of Tsingtao with Mr. Black up should be able to give Burgamaster 12 lbs., although the latter will be in the capable hands of Mr. Davies, Racing Strain is in very light and Mr. Ferguson can make the weight he might cause an upset. as the pany is very fit

FESTIVAL EVE SHOULD WIN Jorrock's Plate, a hurdle Race for 4th RaceThe "A" Division at China ponies. has amongst other entries Festival Eve. Who if he starts here, should easily account for the race. In his absence I fancy West Parade with Jock Scott and R.T.P. Alling the other

two places.

5th Race The Ladles Country Race may bring out Diogenes That a humble Address be pre-again in which case he abould Bouted to his majesty to convey win. Ebony Idle, Cloudy Eve, Ne-

his Majesty the deep sympathy felt by this House in the grievous fiction which he has sustained by the death of the late King, his Majesty's father, of blessed and

lorion memory.

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held within the next few weeks played a friendly fixture against H.M.S. Capetown, whom they de- feated by a try, (3 points) to no- thing, this match marking › the last appearance of the Navy team' here for some time, as they are due to leave for "Nanking to- MOITOW.

side made its appearance on the Another very promising Japanese

russer deid yesterday. This team, the Nagai Waga Kaisha XV. save indication of promise, when they defeated the 2nd XV from the Lancashire Fusiliers by a goal and two tries (11 points) to a try (3 points): The Japanese have no had much experience as vet, but there was evidence of some very good material in their ranks, one they must have played in good or two individuals showing that company previously. Undoubtedly more will be seen of this side. In the third match of the day, the ASF. scored a narrow victory by an unconverted try (3 points) to nothing, over the Area Details side, the latter putting up a good strue zle, and holding quite their own share of the play, (N.C.D.N.)

COMPARISON

or Star and The Loafer are al

cross-country ponies. 9th Race-The "B" Division of Plate. Glin Shee the Jorrock's has fallen in his last two races, To assure his Majesty that the when leading. If he starts this ofcer, "do you see this uniform example of unselfish public service time, which is likely, as it is on wearing which our late Sovereign displayed the Course Instead of the Coun-yes, sir, and just look at this and his untiring endeavour for the try he should win. Danger will welfare of all his people will ever

when the injuries were inflicted.

To produce the injury with the complainant holding the handle of the chopper, said the doctor would be extremely difficult. The cut on the throat was similar to those scen in suicidal cases, but the other wounds on the face and In the meantime two policemen hand, put this out of the question, he will throughout his reign

one of the sampans nearby saw her standing on the bow, of her craft bleeding profusely from her face. At the same time he noticed defendant swimming ashore. He followed the accused..

who were on duty on shore were informed that a man had swum ashore and gave chase, arresting the accused just as he was going over the top of a hill. The ac- cused was dressed in a pair of shorts which were wet.

Near the Police Station as the complainant was being placed in an ambulance, she recognised the accused as her assailant.

A chopper, stained with blood, was later picked up from the com- plainant's craft by a police con- stable.

TWO VERSIONS

There were two versions of the motive. The complainant stated

MET ONCE ONLY

In the witness box the complain- ant said that she only knew the defendant by sight, having only met him once when he was a pas- senger on her boat.

At the conclusion of the case for the prosecution defendant was ask ed if he wished to give evidence.

He said that he wished to cal witnesses to substantiate his claim that he had been seen often in

the company of the complainant.

The case was adjourned 11.30 am. this morning.

untli

that the accused came on board NEW COINS BEING

her craft shortly before 1. p.m., and asked for a loan of $10. It was "refused and then he requested the

·Inan of a gold chain, which are had about her neck at the time. Defendant was alleged to have taken the necklace, but she

CIRCULATED

Crowds. Throng

snatched it back from him. He Government Banks

then pulled out a chopper con- cealed in his trousers, and struck her on the face. He threw the weapon down, before diving over- board and swimming ashore.

For New Money

The new recruit passed officer without saluting.

"Here, my man," called the

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be held in affectionate and grater hear the latter will be ridden ful remembrance.

this trip by his owner. I would add that the Course is in excell- ent condition owing to the recent fain, and everything is set for a

cd day's sport.

come from Canary and Mortmain thing they gave me.”

To express to his Majesty on loyal devotion to his Royal person and our firm convictica that under the blessing of Divine Providence

promote the happiness and protect the liberties of all his people.'

TO THE QUEEN That a message of condolence be sent to her Majesty tendering to her the deep sympathy of this House in her bereavement and as- suring her that this Hours shares her sorrow in the irreparable loss which the nation has sustained, and that all its members will ever hold in their hearts towards her Majesty the deepest feelings of re- verence and affection".

THE IMMEMORIAL PROCESSION

Mr. Baldwin said:

"On occasions there come to us as members of the House of Com mons these poignant moments which remove us for from the dust and hurly-burly of our daily life, and cause us to take stock and to

changes have been accomplished and peacefully with that amazing for the most part without battle tradition of our race.

"How right Bolingbroke was. two centuries ago when he re- marked that it was far easier to fasten the advantages of a public upon a monarchy, than to faster, the advantages of monarchy on a republic

POWER OF THE CROWN "The temporal power of Crowns have diminished through the ages, and yet to-day the spiritual power of the Crown is far greater than

ever was and greater than any man in vision or in dreams could have seen it,

"The power of the crown to-day is not the power of force. It is a great moral power and depends upon the quality of him who sits

to the country during the life of King George, but he met the llinching, and he triumphed at s challenge of the time without

time; when a slip in speech or action might have wrought ir reparable damage.

I cannot tell you how it hap pened, but by the sheer instinct of our people the country realis ed that," whatever “human frail- tien or limitations might have attached to their King, his sense of duty to his people amounted togenius

remember what we so often forget, that we are the representatives here for but a" moment of the im memorial procession of the Com-upon the throne. mons, looking with proud thank The greatest of all changes came fulness to those who have gone be fore us and with faith to those who Westminster Ball, to which are following after

we must go in a few momente, what has so often been accounted na the first Parliament as we know it, was held 'long years ago. It Shanghai, Feb. 11. seems to me a curious historical That story however, was not the The three Government banks.

coincidence that some six and same as the original one given to the Central Bank, the Bank of three quarter centuries ago de the police. The defendant did not China and the Bank of Communiment on the very day of the month Montfort summoned that parlia deny going on board the boat. He cations, were crowded with people that our King departed this life, also admitted chopping the wo- yesterday eager to secure new sub- man, but he said that it was the aldiary coins which were circulated within a few months da Mont-

on the 20th of January result of an accident. The com- here for the first time. Groups of plainant was an old sweetheart of curious spectators also gathered his. Bheaked for some money, outalde the institutions to have and on being refused the threaten glimpse of the new money obtain ed him with a chopper. Heated by some of them. tempted to remove it, and a short? The coins circulated yesterday struggle ensued, during which time are of live denominations; 20 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents, nickel, It looked however, said the pro-and one cent and half cent copper, secuting officer, as if considerable They will be calculated on a de- force had been used to produce clinal basis, thereby doing away that long line of Edwards in and colours, and that people with the tangle of small money and English history agent throughout the world have had big money. The existing subst-He was the father of the their lives influenced by him. diary cons, 20-cent and 10-cent

first Prince of Wales and his To us, his faithful Commons, allver small money and 1-copper body was laid in that Abbey there are Inge which I think

from which I have just come

rent consolation to us must be of after laying to rest the great,

One is that this great and master of our English tongue

humbi

efore hir death sad in which building

felt for Majesty the new King will be him

tast he was CTOWA with the proper pomp

taken

that he and

no pain, no sp pesos with all the.

she was cut.

the wounds. The police had not been able to get down to the real motive of the alleged assault. The complainant and the defendant

were often seen together, and it all money will be withdrawn. for the time being, the new coins

was known that defendant had left complainant's boat at 4 am.,

will be circulated in the following Provinces: Kaingsu, Cheklang,

on the morning of the assault, to Ahwel, Klangst, Fukien. Hunan return later in the morning, where

He stayed until the incident and Hupeh.

Quite possibly the complainant

An introduction of the new

was ashamed to reveal the real subsidiary coine will deprive ikk motive for fear of gossip. There exchange shops of profits in money was also the possiblilty - that tlie | exchange, a meeting of the owners defendant has demanded the Zurn of Jewellery he had given the

fort was dead, defeated and alain lity by some indemable, intangible

He communicated his persona in battle, but the idene that had wave of sympathy” and unders germinated in his mind were victanding to every one of his sub- torious as they never would have jecta not only at been in his life, for us Gearge throughout the world. Trevelyan said of him, he had

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