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Opium

Charges

Against

European

ARMISTICE

DAY

INCIDENT

PROSECUTION OPENS CASE

Arrested

on November 12 on charges of importing raw and pre- pared opium into the Colony from Macao on board the 3.5. Chuen Chow the day previous James Johnston, 52, of Aberdeen; Scot- land, appeared before Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magistracy yester- day afternoon.

The accused was defended by Mr. J. M. D'Almada Remedios, and Mr. M. J. Abboth Assistant Crown Solleitor, prosecuted.

a The charges were: the unlawful Importing of 72 taels of raw oplum from Macao and possession there- of, and the unlawful importing of 18 taels of prepared oplum on board the s.3. Chuen Chow on November 11, and possession there-. uk.

CASE OUTLINED

The facts of the case were that on Armistice Day defendant met Mr. and Mrs. F. 5. Ellat, of the Assessor's Department of Treasury. at the RA.O.B, Club about 1.00

p.m.

They adjourned to the Chuen Chow arter remaining at the Club Defendant for twenty minutes. asked Mr. Ellot to take. a“parcel back and ask Mr. Bond, the mana. ger of the Club, to deliver it to Mr. Chester Bennett, or, if it was not delivered he (the defendant) would take delivery of it upon his return from Macao

Mr. and Mrs. Ellot went on 2, shopping tour instead of delivering the parcel immédiately, and in the process of much bandling, the parcel wrapping become loose.

PECULIAR ODOUR

Arriving at his home at 26, VII. age Road, ground floor, Mr. Elliot was attracted by 'the peculiar odour that emanated from the parcel, and he opened it Not knowing its contents, he took it to bis father-in-law, Mr., Gosling, who was a retired Customs official, and ascertained from him that it was, opiwim.

W.

3

Mr. Elliot took the parcel to Mr. J. Buller, Chief Preventive Officer, at the Import and Export office.

IN

There were

six blocks of raw

opium, and four paper packets of 18 tins of prepared oplum in the parcel. according to Mr. H. for Monopoly Taylor, Government Analyst.

The raw opum was valued at $216, and the prepared at 2144.

ACCUSED'S 'DENIALS

"STARS AND STRIPES"

Mrs. A. Kidd," as

"Stars and Stripes." We of the Manager of the Jardine Engineering Corpora- tion, at the Bal Masque.

1

H.M.S. BERWICK "ÁS HOSTS

(Continued from Pare 1.)

י

Contecti,and caps were distilout- ed and the charming ladies who were invited to the soiree, as well us the sailors, enjoyed the enter- cainment immensely.

Dancing began promptly at 8.30 to the rhythm of Bruno's Orches- ra, from the Berwick, and the en- cores that were requested showed the keen appreciation of the im- mense crowd there.

Prizes were given, to the for- tunate holder of a lucky ticket number chosen by luck, and also for the winner of the spot waltz. and the card dance.

Gafety was the keynote of the occasion and the assembly was loath to leave when the National Anthem was played at 1 a.m.

Blatchford.

The officers of the dance were: President: Lt-Com, P. A. Barry. Committee: C. P. O. (master of ceremonies), Stoker Green, Shipwright Johnson, Marine Parish, E. R. A. Tall. Cook Regan and A. B. Rich.

'HARPO'

Defendant was arrested the next day by Mr. Buller and Revenue Officer A. W. Grimmitt, on board the 5.3. Chuen Chow, and be pleaded not guilty to the charges. Mr. Abbott submitted that less than an hour after defendant had

First Prize Gentlemen's Most At the PAO.B. met Mr. Elliot Club he (Mr. Elliot) was asked to Original Costume at the Bal Mas- deliver a parcel which contained a que Paymaster Lt. C. H. A. Harper, highly incriminating substance. It R.N. as "Harpe" famous character seemed peculiar to the prosecutor from the Marz Bros. that defendant did not take it "h'mself in the morning.

On the two charges of possession he submitted

Elliot's that Mr. evidence of the receipt, was abun- dant proof of possession, and con cluded that the importation was proved because of the oplum being

in defendant's cabin.

EVIDENCE CALLED

Mr. Buler was the first witness, and stated that He received the parcel from Mr. Elhot at 7 p.m., on November 11, and also received a written statement.

He saw Mr. Elliot again. at 10 am, the next day and was given the outer wrapping of the parcel, which had been torn off

Mr. Remedios: Is Mr. Kilot's statement here?--Yes.

Did Mr. Elliot, in his report to you, say to whom the parcel was to be delivered?-He said that it was to be taken to the R.A.O.B Club, and that it. would be called for by Mr. Bernett or the defen- dant.

You didn't misunderstand Mr. Elliot's statement?--No.

Did you expect to find anything incriminating in defendant's cabin on the day of the arrest? No, but I would not have been sur- prised, either way. “

bring in any oplum," and added that he was continually bringing parcels from Macao.

Did the charges result from the oplum produced by Mr. Elliot

FIREMEN'S DISPLAY

(Continued from Page 1.)

Was won by Central" "A" wha executed the drill in 2 minutes 2.1/5 secs, their time being two seconds better than Kowloon...

The uses of fire extinguishers were next demonstrated, soda acid and foam type being used. It waS shown that the former had little effect on a petfol fire while foam type extinguished the names al-. most immediately...

HOSE BURSTS The motor

pump competition drill final was decided between the Mongkok Fire Station tear and, Central Fire Station "B" the latter winning in the time of 55:3/5 secs. The Mongkok fre- men unfortunately burst their hose and thus lost much valuable time. The winners became the proud

ahteld possessors of the donated by the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company in 1904 for competition in the Fire Brigade.

HOOK LADDERS

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The book ladder competition drill Anal proved most exciting. The competitors were firemen 73. and 5d. of Mongkok.. firemen 96 and motor driver 30 or Kowloon, fremeh 33 and 101, of Shamshul- po, and Bremen 35 and 61 of Shamshulpo. ;-)

It was explained that the hook ladder was a most important plect of fire apparatus. It is used for scaling houses and places where engine ladders could not be used.

Using two hook ladders. each pair tone equipped with a hook- belt) scaled the drill tower and effected the rescue of a man by the "Davy" fire escape line.

The competition was won by remen 56 and 73 in 4 minutes 36.3/5 secs,

THRILL PROVIDED The thrill of the afternoon was provided in a demonstration with the 100 foot all-steel motor turn- table fire escape, which, it was ex- plained to the spectators, weighed Over ten tons.

was A fireman "shot" up to a height of 94 feet, They use a telephone connection from the base of the ladder tu the top.

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"District Call" (indicating fire of some magnitude) brought five motor fire engines into opera- tion and eight hoses were play- ed. It was a striking display and gave the public an insight into the working of the rigade at a big conflagration.

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#VIA SURZ"

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MEANS OF ESCAPE Prior to this item. Irregular means of escape from a building in the event of fire were demonstrated with the jumping sheet, automatic "Dayy" fre

escape and shoot. It was stated by Mr. Fitz Manis

sheet Japan Henry that the jumping was the means of saving ten lives in a fire in Shamshulpo in 1932.

At the conclusion of the display,

canvas

His Excellency the Governor pre- sented the Competition Drill prizes.

LONG SERVICE MEDAL Opportunity was also taken to award the Colonial Fire Brigades Long Service medal to Fireman Lok Yam who, has completed 26 years service in the Brigade.

Three ebeers and a "tiger".were called for His Excellency and met with hearty response from the fremen.

The drive past of all appliances in Gloucester Road, with His Ex- cellency taking the salute, brought to a conclusion a most successful display.

The spectators at the display included the Eon. Mr. W. J. and Mrs. Carrie, Mr. A. Morris, Direc- tor of Ambulance, St. John Am- bulance Brigade. Mrs. R. Langley. Mr. In Lan Chuen, Mr. C. S. Rosse- let, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Perdue, Mr. F. C. Hall Mr. and Mrs. J. W. and Mrs. G. 'B. Thomas, Mrs. P. Grant, members of the visiting party of the Can- ton Red Cross, representatives of the Girl Guides Association, Boy

Association Scouts

and local Did Mr. Ellof make a statement | schools that Mr. Bennett had taken suitcase from the ship?-No.

Yes.

How was Mr. Chester Bennett mentioned in this case?--The par- cel was to be delivered to Mr. Bennett.

2

Mr. Abbott How many parcels

Franks, Dr.

were in the baket when you MR. T. y. SOONG

celred it from Mr. Elliot? Only, one, and it was broken.

In the witness stand, Mr. Elliot said that the parcel was to be Mr. Boud of the delivered to RAOB. Club to be given to Mr. Chester Bennett who would call for It. Defendant would call for it in the event that it was not collect ed...

He had never let the parcel out of his sight the whole day.

as to After some deliberation when the hearing should be ad- journed, his Worship agreed to Mr Remedios's request to have the next hearing on November 20 an After he was cautioned, did de 2.15 p.m., and to extend the hour rendant elect to make a state- until midnight if the necessity ment?-He said that he didn't arose,

Due Here To-day

Instead of leaving Shanghai by aeroplane as previously reported. Mr. T. V. Soong, Chairman of the National Economic Commission suddenly changed his mind owing. to unfavourable weather reports; and lett for Hong Kong by the RMB "Empress of Russia" lest Tuesday night to preside at the re-opening ceremony or the Bank of Catiton

He is expected to arrive here this morning- Chinese Evening Presi.

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Naples, 17th December

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