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"Victoria"

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1936.

OPIUM CHARGE AGAINST R. A. M. C. ASSOC.

SHIP'S OFFICER

ANNUAL DINNER

Johnston Denies Knowledge Of Contents Of Parcel

JUDGMENT THIS MORNING

On the second day's hearing on the alleged smurting and possession of a parcel of opium on board the S.S. Cheun Chow on November 11, James Johnston, Chler Oficer, denied any know- ledge of the contents of the parcel, when he appeared before Mr. Keen at the Centraj Magistracy.

The accused said that the parcel, together with a large sult- case, was given him by Ah Kwok, a building contractor of Macao to be delivered to Mr. Chester Bennett.

Mr. M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Solleitor, appeared for the prosecution. and Mr. J. D'Almada Remedios represented the defendant.

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The charges against "defendan: were: (a) importing 72 taels of raw oplum on the 8.9. Chuen Chow, (b) possession of 72 taels or oplum. (c) importing 18 taels "of prepared opium on the 8.8. Chuen Chow, and (d) possession of 18 taels of prepared opium.

YESTERDAY'S HEARING "

Beginning yesterday's Cross- examination, Mr. Remedios ascer- tained from the witness that he had known the defendant ever since he had arrived in the Co- lony.

Witness was " aware that ship's officery 21st Nov.

carried packages friends along the China coast.

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for

Elliott who gave corroborative

evidence.

Sgt. Davis deposed that he was on duty at the wharf when he took the Piracy Prevention Oral- nance chit to the Chief Officer, He met Mr. and Mrs. Elliott in

It appears that this is a pro- Atable side-line for him--Yes. It does. Doesn't it?

He doesn't bear you a grudge, does he?-No.

What did he say, was in the parcel?-Some books and some small stuff.

ANOTHER EUROPEAN Did Kwok say where Mr. Chester Bennett would be found? He knew that I was a friend of Mr. Bennett' and what I knew his address.

Wasn't risky to Basume that that was the same parcel the next morning?-I never thought any more about 11. «

Did you bring any other parcels that trip?-Yes, one.

Where was it kept in the cabin? On the floor:

Did you know what was in it? -No.

Then why was this incriminat- ing parcel accorded a place of Honour in the drawer?-Because the other was too large.

SUITCASE IN CABIN „

How big was the parcely-It was a large suitcase. I gave it to Mr.

Bennett. I forgot about the small

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a united brotherhood and to mako the members feel proud of their profession,

The party assembled in the lounge at 8 p.m. where. 'Brst feld dressings were issued in the form of cocktail and small chow.

On the sound of the Regimental. Cail and Cookhouse at 8.30 p.m. the company repaired to the din. ing hall where full justice was done to a most excellent „ repas provided by Mr. Chan Wai Chuen the Hotel Manager. Aids to digestion were provided in the form of light music rendered by the 1st Bn. The Royal Ulater Rifles before and during the dinë ner by kind permission of Major H. Mel Morrison, M.C.--and Officers, LT.-COL REID'S ADDRESS The Royal toast was proposed by Col. H. E. Blake, O.B.E., and that of the association by Lieut. Col. S. D. Reld who said:—

"Gentlemer. I do not wish «to curtall the pleasures of the even- ing by a long-speech, but I would like to remind you of the objects of the Association: one of which is to organise periodical reunions and social functions for the mu- tual beneât of members.

doing We are

DS QJ

And

developing maintaining a friendship between present and past members, which undoubtedly fosters that spirit of the Corps so essential to an, or-

ganisation such as ours.

UNITED BROTHERHOOD „Friendship and Esprit de Corps mean a united brotherhood which is ever ready to assist one or more of their comrades through a dif- ficult or troublous period. To this end we are endeavouring to raise sufficient funds in reserve in order to render what financial assistance we can to those of our local, mem- bers who may be in need of such help in the future.

By your own personal efforts and untiring support of your Com-

front of the cabin, and remained there until 1.55 p.m. He paid no attention to the wrapping. of the one, or I would have given it to mittee you can do a great deal

parcel

him when he called.

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Where did you get the suitcase? Mr. Remedios: Do you always-From Mr. Kwok on the night of

go the the Chle? Officer's cabin?— Yes."

Is it ever locked?-No.

Is anything concealed in it?-

No.

You could have searched the cabin if you had wanted to?—Yes, If my suspicions were sufficiently aroused.

COMMON PRACTICE Defendant took the witness stand and deposed that he had been with different shipping com- panies in the 'Colony. It was the common practice with the officers to carry parcels for friends and he never asked what was in them.

R.AO.B. Club.

In showing an article in the Pictorial Review to Mrs. Elliott which wrote that he had saved the life of a Chinese on a Hong Kong-Macao run he remembered. the parcel in the same drawer, and gace it to Mr. Elliott to give to Mr. Chester Bennett at the

was not Although the parcel addressed, he knew it was for Mr. Bennett as Ah Kwok, a building contractor of Macao, told him to deliver a parcel to that gentleman. Defendant said that he had known Mr. Bennett for several months. He had taken several packages to Mr. Bennett in the past.

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Defendant said that he never for moment suspected that the parcel contained opium, Not for one momen,t be continued, would

he have given the parcel to Mr. ElMott in front of Sgt. Davis who did not let much pass him. (Laughter).

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Mr. Abbott: That package was

·not addressed, was it? No, some packages are not addressed' when they come to me.

Who is Kwok?--He is a stone and building contractor.

November 10,

Was the suitcase fall?-I didn't handle it.

towards maintaining the objects

proud to belong. of the Association, to which, we are

Finally, may I take this oppor- tunity to remind you that two Association dances have been ar-

Again, gentlemen, with

co-

You knew where Mr. Bennett ranged to take place duzing lived. Why didn't you ask Mr.December. One at the Peninsula Elliott to take it to the place in Hotel on the 4th, and one at the question? Because be said that Hotel Cecil on the 18th... he was going to the RAOB. Club, and I didn't want him to be chasing around with the parcel.

Did it occur to you that Mr. Elliott might have been searched when he went on the wharf?—If

he had asked me what the con- tents were I would have opened the parcel for curiosity.

I put it to you that you knew the contents of the parcel and that with that full knowledge you gave it to Mr. Elliott to take

ashore-I deny it and I wouldn't be that contemptible.

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CAPTAIN'S TESTIMONY

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Capt. 7. L. Brown, of the 8.8. Chuen Chow testified to the very efficient and steady character of the defendant.

He said that he had been on the China coast for over twenty years, and that it was a common pccurrence for the ship's officers to carry parcels for friends.

Mr. Abbott: when people get you to bring packages they evade the paying of postage and freight. don't they? No, I don't think that

the reason for the practise.

At this juncture Mr. Keen asked

that he be given time to read over the depositions.

The decision will be given day at 11.30 a.m...

TYPHOON

· opérative interest and support we can make this an active branch of the E.AM.G, Association.

Gentlemen, I ask you to drink to the Association."

TOAST TO GUESTS

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of members of various Mauila, Straite, Sandakan, Ceylon, India, medical services, in addition to Aden, Egypt and EUROPE VIL friends of the members of our Naples Naples, 17th December

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BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Tbe dinner wäs followed by breezy entertainment, commencing with Community singing led by Bergt. Major Barton, and this was followed by a variety programine in which the following artistes kindly took part:-Major C. E. Eccles--Comedian, Bergt. Major A A. Barton-Baritone, Pte A. 'GUI- ford-tenor, Mr. Labrum-Enter- tainer and Messrs. Barton and Gifford-Vocal Duets.

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