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POINTS RAISED HONG KONG VOLUNTEER

Around the Courts IN LOAN CASE

A ROLL OF CLOTH OBSTRUCTION CHARGE

Lam Yin, aged 23, unemployed, A fine of $10, or ten days' hard labour, was imposed on Kung appeared before Mr. Balfour at the charge Chap-yin, aged 31, unemployed. Central Magistracy on a when he appeared petore Mr. Bal- of theft of a roll of cloth, valued four at the Central Magistracy at $20, from the World Piecegoods yesterday charged with obstructing Co. of No. 70, Queen's Road Cen- A. Kirby Sub-Inspector P. C. B707, Mohamed Ali, in the tra execution of his duty at Wellington stated that about 9.20 on Thursday Street. Sub-Inspector Kirby stated morning, defendant was seen by a that the constable had arrested a district watchman to steal the roll woman for hawking without a 1-of cloth from the shop. He called to defendant to stop, but defen- cence on Thursday and was taking her to the Station when defendant dant threw the cloth away and After pursuing defendant came up and pulled the constable's i ran on. wrist. A. struggle ensued, during i through numerous streets, he was which the woman managed to es- Anally intercepted by a Chinese cape. Defendant was then arrest-constable in Jubilee Street. De- fendant was taken back to the ed and charged.

'shop and the cloth identified by shop, Lau Yam, master of the Sentence of two months' hard la- bour was imposed.

LARCENY BY BAILEE A charge of larceny by ballee of a bicycle was amended to che of Attempted theft when Lam Han- kwong, alias Lam Kwal, 27, un- ! employed, appeared on remand be- Lore Mr. Macfadyen at the Kow- loon Magistracy yesterday. A fine of $30, with the alternative of one month's hard labour, was imposed. The complainant was Chong Man, shopkeeper. Detective Sergeant Ellis stated there were still a large number of thefts of bicycles. "The machines were disposed of in Chin- ese territory..

A YEAR'S GAOL La On, unemployed, aged 33 to twelve years, was sentenced months' hard labour by Mr. W Schofield, at the Central Magis- tracy yesterday, for having return- ed from banishment before the ex- piration of his period of ten years, received in January last year.

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IRON GRILL Admitting a previous conviction, Lui Wai, who pleaded guilty before Mr. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Po- lice Court yesterday to the theft of an iron grill from the parade ground at Gun Club Hill, was sen- tenced to three weeks' hard labour. Staff Sergeant Moreton, RA,, was the complainant. Detective Ser- geant MacPherson prosecuted.

Under Influence Of

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Liquor

MAN WHO DROVE CAR

An accident that occurred last month in which the front part of 3 motor car was smashed, "tram standard in the middle of Queen's Road was damaged, and three

received Injuries that! persons necessitated their removal to host

SNATCHER CAUGHT Chan Hing, unemployed, aged

to six 18 years, was sentenced months hard labour by Mr. Echo- field, at the Central Magistracy yesterday, on admitting a charge containing a purse, or stealing $11.70, from Lo Tai, married wo- West, on man, at Cansi Road Thursday.

"Sub-Inspector Langley

stated

that complainant was examining cloth at a cloth hawker's stall about 3.10 p.m. on Thursday when she felt somebody take her purse turned from her pocket. She round and caught hold of defen- dant's hand. Defendant dropped the purse, and was arrested by a constable who responded to the complainant's cry of "Pickpocket!"

THREE BANISHERS Three returned banishees, Tsang Yee, 30, Mok Chuen, and Lal Hei, all of whom were deported from the Colony for periods of ten years, were sentenced each to six months' hard labour by Mr. Macfadyen at the Kowloor Magistracy yesterday for returning. Mok Chuen stated he was merely passing through on his way to Macao.

STREET SLEEPERS

The following is a report of the number of sleepers who occupied the shelters during the seven nights February 21 to February

inclusive):-

St. Peter's (West Point}

Capacity

Total Sleepers Turned away"

129

903

28

Po Xan Street (Central) Capacity

158

Total Sleepers

1120

Turned away

24

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Nathan Road (Kowloon) Capacity

150

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pital, was revealed during the course of a summons heard before Mr. W. Schofield. at the Central Mägistrary yesterday, against licensed driver.

The accused Cheung Chik Sanz was summoned for driving car No. 4308 while under the influence of iquor on "January. 26 in Queen's Road East near the Nava? Yard. Traffic Sergeant Brittain prosecut- ed. and the accused entered plea of "not guilty."

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MEDICAL EVIDENCE Dr. I. Newton, Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital testled that the accused adrattted to the hospital on the day in question with a facerated wound" on his head. He was also.

Was

bleeding from the nose, and his eyes were "fused." The accused's breath smelt strongly of liquor and he appeared to be very "drowsy" Witness was informed by the ac-

cused that the latter had taken

some Chinese wine at 9.30 am. on the morning of the mishap.

The injuries suffered by the ac- cused were, not serious, and he was able to walk. "He was not in It state to drive a car when I

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Total Sleepers

Turned away.

The capacity of all three shelters is again overtaxed.

hotel from the Lok Hoi Tung Hotel. While travelling along Queen's Road in the direction of Wanchal, and near the Naval Yard, defendant in attempting to overtake a motor bus, swerved to the right and, struck a tram-post standard in the middle of the

road. Witness was hurt about the mouth and almost, immediately lost consciousness. When he came around again he was in another car outside, No. 2 Police Station. Wanchai. "I was subsequently taken to hospital, with any friend and defendarit."

"No one, gave me any alcohol, or, anyone else so far as I know, from the time of the accident to my arrival at the hospital," said

witness

Further Evidence Heard

The case in which Tam Wal is

con-

DEFENCE CORPS

(ORDERS BY LIEUT-COLONEL EL B. L DOWRIGGIN, O.B.E COMMANDANT, H.K. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.)

GENERAL

Efficiency Medal Presentation

It is notified for the information

of all Ranks that HE. The Gover- nor will present #ciency Medals to members of the Corps at 6 pm. an Monday, March 9. Separate (n-

PARADE struction have been issued.

claiming the return of a loan of $5,000 from the Hing Nam Com- pany and Tam Cheuk was tinued before Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, Acung Chief Justice, yes- ter day at the Supreme Court,

Judgment had originally been

There will be no parales at given in favour of the plaintiff on Corps' Headquarters on Wednesday, the strength of the non-appear-Thursday and Friday, March 4, 5

and 6. ance in Court when the case was An application to heard in 1934. set aside the judgment in order to contest, the claim had been Buc- cessfully brought by the alleged partners Lau Wah and Choy Ying. Mr. Hin-shing Lo, instructed by

Friday. March Mr. M. A. da Silva, appeared for the plaintiff and Lau Wah and Training, Pak Bha Wan.

Choy Ying were represented by Launch will leave Queen's Pier. 6 Mr. Leo D'Almada, jnr., instruct-p.m. and Police Pier, Kowloon, at ed by Mr. W. M. Brown.

4.10, Dress, Tunic, Slacks, Cap. Equipment, Drill Order with Rifle and Bayonet. Overalls should be taken and advance luggage must. be at H.Q. by 12 noon.

The case for the plaintiff is that the firm'should be held Kable for the loan as Tam Cheuk borrowed the money on. Its behalf.

THE SEVEN POINTS At the opening of the case yesterday His Lordship said that three points are common ground and they were,

(1) Tam Cheuk was a partner in

the firm.

(2) Tam Cheuk borrowed money

from the plaintiff.

(3) Tam Cheuk used the money in the business of the firm.

Mr. Hin Shing Lo in his address stated that the defence had admit- ted to seven points, namely

(1), That the $5,000 was in fact a loan to Tam Cheuk for the use of the firm."

(2) That Tam Cheuk was wholly responsible for the finance of the firm as he was manager of the in- ner counter.

(3) That whenever there was a shortage of cash in the arm, Tami Cheuk had to borrow. it.

(4) That from the beginning to the closing of the business, Tam Cieuk had put $10,000 into the business.

Corpa Signals Parade at Corps HQ, at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3.

Corps Engineers Monday, March Range.

2-Miniature

6. Week-end

Monday, March 9-Parade at HQ for presentation of efficiency medals by H.E. The Governor. De- tails later.

Armoured Car 'Section Section will parade at HQ. on Tuesday, March 3, 1936 at 5.30 p.m. for the Belt Filling Competition.

Motor Machine Gun Section

at Monday, March 2-Parade H.Q. Lecture Room at 5.30 p.m. for lecture on Map Reading. As this will be of vital importance in the near future, a full attendance is expected.

where. Will those who intend to fire please advice O.C. Section be- fore Saturday noon.

Corps Infantry

3 at Parade Tuesday. March 5.30 p.m. at H.Q-Lecture Room,

Lecture by Corps Signalling Officer-Lieut. J. H. Bottomley on "Communication."

As this subject is of the utmost importance in our training all ranks are urged to make a special effort to attend

are

Ale Arm The undermentioned (a) transferred to the Volunteer Air Atm as "ab initio" Candidates with effect from to-day's date.

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Spr. R. J. V. Everest, Pte. A F. Walkden, Pte. L A. Da Roza, undermentioned (b) The transferred to a Refresher Course and will not exceed six hours-fly- ing per quarter.

Flight Cadets.-W. E. Peers, N. A. E Mackay, D. R. Ryde, J. L Bon- nar, and H. Burson.

(e) Fight Cadets G. Polglase and H. L. Tudor will complete the Course for 1st year candidates.

(d) Flight Cadet L. F. Nicholson is transferred to the Air Arm Re- from 10-day's serve, with effect date.

(e) Fught Cadet A. M. W. Scott resigned from the Air Arm on 14.12.35.

APPOINTMENT Lieutenant V. C. Branson, M.C

Officer V/c Anti-Gas appointed Measures vice Lieut. C. de 8. Robertson with effect from 25.2.38. TRANSFER

Tuesday, March 3-The follow-

No. 1816, Pt J, J. Ferguson, No. ing members will parade at H.Q2 (Scottish) Company is transfer- in preparation for the Belt ning red, to Unit Reserve, No. 2 Co. £5. contest. L/Cpls. 8. A. Fowler, N from 28.2.36. Whitley, Ptes. V. Bond, H. Hopkins. B Hynes. D. Smith, E. Hickman, C. Bander.

No. 2 (Scottish) Company

STRUCK OFF STRENGTH Permitted to Resigh

No, 2208, Pte. C. E. Lowe, No. There will be no parade on 1 (MG.) Coy, as from 28.2.38.

Sd) R. C. B. ANDERSON. Thursday, March 5.

Rifle Part I will be fired on Sunday, March 1.

Potiches must be worn. Launch, Queen's Pler 8.30 am, and Kowloon (5) That the defendants did not Pier 8.40 nm. care how Tam Cheuk raised the money so long as the interest did not exceed the rate of 10% per

anzum.

(8) That the unsatisfied credi- lors of the firm had combined to fhance the action.

(7) That there was no sugges tion of fraud in the proceedings either in the "cross-examination or Ir the opening

Mr. Lo submitted that, the ques- tion of authority to borrow did not arise so long as the, money was employed in the firm for the firm's use. The books show that the money borrowed had been used by the firm to pay off credi- tors, etc.

Mr. Lo then quoted authorities in support of his contentions after which the case was adjourned un- M! Monday.

SOLDIERS IN TROUBLE

Fined For "Finding" Clothes

the

Range Officer detalled by O.C. No. 2 Co.

No. 3 (M.G.) Company Parade at Q

on Monday, March 2 at 5.30 pm. for M.G. In- structions. Subject "Handling.”

Dress: Multi, no equipment. ALG. Bn., Signal Section Wednesday, March 4.-There will be no parade at K.Q.

Those who wish to do so may fife at Stonecutters on Sunday, March"

See launch arrangements else

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SPECIALIST'S VISIT TO

MOSCOW

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Captain.

Adjutant, HK.V.D.C.

AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, H.K.Y.D.C.

Appointment-Mrs. E E. Begg to be Assistant Commandant, Nur- sing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C. with effect from 28.2.30.

(84.) K. DURRAN, Commandant Nursing Detachment.

HKV.D.C.

NOTICE

The Reconnaissance arranged for in No. 3 M.G.) Company circular for Sunday, March 1 is cancelled.

HITLER ACKNOWLEDGES CHINESE TRIBUTES

Special to the "Hong Kong Dally(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Fress (Copyright)}.

In

view of

Moscow, Feb. 27.

that

the rumours had been current all over Europe,

Press (Copyright)

Berlin, Feb. 21.

The new Chinese Ambassador,

a semi-ocial statement bas now Dr. Chen Tlen Fang was received. been made, which says that the on Thursday by Chancellor Hitler, noted Swedish brain specialist, to whom he presented his creden- Professor Dr. Olivecrona, was call-tials

The Ambassador was received with

military

the

Customary

to Moscow to perform an emer- Kency operation on the Secretary General of the Soviet Central Ex- cecutive Committee, Akuloff, who, suard of honour at the Presiden-.

where the audience it is sald, had been injured in a tial Palace train-accident.

took place, and at which Foreign- Akuloff formerly Beid the post Minister, Baron von Neurath was of Chief Prosecutor, and was apraiso present. -pointed to his present post last

Two Privates of the East Lan- June.-- cashire Regiment, William Jackson Pantocean: News Service. and William Lovegrove, appeared! before Mr. Macfadyen at Howioon Magistracy yesterday on charges of theft and assault on an Indian constablė.

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CHAPMAN'S CAR

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In handing over his credentials as well as his predecessor's letter

German

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of recall," Mr. Chen Tien Fang 34 delivered a speech in Chinese, in that he had which he stated always been a great admirer of German thought and bad in London, Feb. 0. invariably entertained the highest Defendants pleaded not guilty to

for German achieve- A. P. F. Chapman's car is in the esteem. charges of stealing a quantity of news again. He was a guest of ments in the, political, economic.

Club this technical and cultural domains. white cloth from outside the Pre- the Woking Skittle sident Knitting Factory, 63-65

week-writea a correspondent-

"I consider, it. a great honour to "He was saw him" said witness

Sergeant J, M. Galvin, said that Cheungshawan Road, and to aa-

When hooting was heard outside

become my country's first Ambas- shaken by the accident, but

he was on duty in the Charge sulting P. C. B503 Sijan Singh in the alley. Chapman rose and muraador to Germany, and thus to he the other hand if he had not taken

Room at Wanchat on the day in the execution of his duty.

Detective Sergt. J. Forrest said mured: "Ah that sounds like myble to come into more, close con- any alcohol: since 9.30 in the

question: Defendant, appeared to morning, he must have taken, a

be under the influence of drink. that at 3 am yesterday morning. Are you expecting somebody?"; considerable quantity for his

He talked in an excited manner the constable was on duty when

Chapman answered: breath to have smelt so strongly

(when examined)." and when being questioned, ran he saw the two defendants taking they asked at noon

over" several times, to a bench to the clothing off a line on which "No; but my car does that by it "I think there must have been a

The accused claimed Medown.

they were hanging. On going near self from tline to time, period when he was not fit to

that he had not had any sleep for he saw Lovegrove cutting the line, begins for no apparent

efforts to draw Germany and drive a car.”

see what's the matter," Questioning witness, defendant

and then both made their way to and I shall have to go out and Mr. Liu Chung Chieh and bis said that he had had some drink

the Shamshulpo camp.

after the accident, which was ad- ministered by, some friends.

Dr. Newton agreed that this might be so, but he witness) was not aware when the accident oc- cuited.

NO ALCOHOL GIVEN Ma Hel Ting, an accountant of No. 28 Bonham Strand West said that the car belonged to the Luk Kwok Hotel, He and two friends hired the car in Connaught Road Central to take them back to the

the past 48 hours. "I did not give them any stimulant while in the Charge Room" said witriess

When the accused was despatch- ed to hospital, the Medical Officer was specially requested to examine the accused regarding the in- Witness then fluence of drink. produced the MO's statement in Court.

Trafik Sergeant Clark gave évidence regarding the damage the front sustained by the car, portion of which was "smashed, and also to the tram standard.. The accused was fined: 930.00.

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"He followed them and on catch-

tact with the leading statesmen."**

In his reply, Chancellor Hitler,

It just made cordial reference to the former Chinese Minister to Berlin,

reason,

It was this same ear which war China closer together, which were ing up with then, he inquired with Chapman in Austraila, and appreciated, He then went on to goes was parked say that the sentiments of ad- what they were doing. He alleges the story that Lovegrove then struck him on within sight of lawn tennis courts miration for Germany which Mr on which the finals of a tourna-Chen Tien Fang, had, expressejt. the mouth,

In their evidence both the de-ment were to be played. Suddenly, would be highly appreciated, here. fendants said that they did not the car moved forward under its warmly welcome your as- steal the clothing. They happen- own bower, and proceeded unde-surance that you will consider it theviatingly into the centre of the your highest, duty, to develope, the ed to be passing and saw bundle lying on the ground and court, where it halted and practi-friendly relations between, our two cally set down. Indeed, play could countries, and I beg you, to ne they plcked it up. His Worship did not accept the not begin until, Chapman had assured that you may "ators and "imposed a fine of $50 been found and had hurried to count on my assistance.” the scene to take it back.

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