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CRIMINAL SESSIONS

EDITORIAL

Six Youths Face Charge Of Wounding Sequel To Fight In Bridges Street

A Üght in Bridres Street on May 10, whèn Chan Pui, asals- tant painter, received injuries in the head and wrist, led to the appearance on a charge wounding with intout at the Criminal. Sessions yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Athof MacGregor, of six youths, Yu Ngan, Hul Po, Ll Kwok-cheung, Tat” Chuk, Lam Piu and Hal Chun.

Mr. J. B. Frentis, Assistant Crown "Solicitor, prosecuted, as-" sisted by Detective Inspector A. L. Hopkins. Mr. Percy Chen, instructed by Mr. C. A. Butherton Russ, appeared for the defence, this being Mr. Chen's first case since his enrolment here last month.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22 1939.-

WATERLOO ROAD Hello

COLLISION

SEQUEL

European Fined For Failing To Report Accident

Fines of $10 and 33 were imposed by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon - Court yesterday.. on Mr. L. R. Brown, of Prince Edward Road, on conviction for having failed to reduce speed on proaching a curve and för baring falled to report a collision between his car, and a bus at the junction of Waterloo Road and Argyle Street on May 20.

M.

The following jury was em-the neighbourhood because he al- panelled: Messrs. W. V. Field ways bullied the younger boys. (foreman), Tse Shiu-wing, D. J. He admitted that he had been

Yuen Kam-wah, the bus driver, Ruttonjee, V. J. G. Petersen, Chu gaoled previously. but denied that who was summoned for failing to Yuen-chee, D. D. Forbes and F. he was the recruiting agent for signal when taking a turn, was M. Xavier.

the Wo Kwan Lok society and that | discharged. - Crown-Bergeant The facts of the case, as out-he encouraged young boys to steal | Clark, traffic officer, who prose- lined by Mr. Prentis, were that to get expenses for the society!cuted, stated that the bus which Mr. Chen: I put it to you that Yuen was driving had an auto- all six accused took part on. May

signal, an Arrow being that attack wounded him. Afth defendant and that consi switched On whenever the bus

dering him an obstacle in your turned

DITIONS of the Sale by Public P.m., at the Offices of the Public 10 in an attack on Chan Pul, and you were reading when you saw matic

Auction to be held on Monday, the 26th day of June, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Ma Tan Chung, in the Colosy of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

Intending bidders are advised

Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Middle Gap Road, in the Co lony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Ma- jesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant), will be required to deposit with an present at the sale, the sum of

in

the evening prior to the at tack," Han Pui had a quarrel with arth defendant was another man. Next morning, Chan Ful was again attacked by fifth and sixth defen "dants.

"FOLLOWED BY GANG About 2 p.m. that day. Chan Bridges Street when a number of Was reading at a bookstall ini

work of recruiting, you chased him?-No.

*

In answer to Mr. Prentis, Chanof Pul said all the prisoners ·were

Mr. Francis Brett, a passenger on the bus, stated that between Did you not have a inite in 8.30 and 9 am, on May 20 he was your hand and did you not, in a passenger on a No. 8 route bus. the general struggle, cut your He was looking cut to the rear self? I had no knife. I was cut the bus at the instant proceeding round the island at the junction by them.

Waterloo Road and Argyle members of the San Pat Chee so- station, when a private

Street, just past the Shell wing

tempted to overtake it."

INSUFFICIENT ROOM "There was Insufficient room be tween the bus and the Bland, and

élety, the members of which en- gaged in fighting.

Ma King, mother of Chan Ful,

men, including the six defendants in the dock, surrounded Chan. He broke through and ran into a house opposite, the gang following Chan Koon-yin, 14-year-old care him to the kitchen. There they saker of the street library. Det attacked him and wounded him

Inspector Hopkins, Mr. L.A.

that immediately after the dis, authorised officer who will be in the head and in the left wrist. Searle, A.S.F., and Mr. F. W

which was cut to the bone.

posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) wil be two hundred dollars, ($200) in received, the police that evening

cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase

price.

required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in PARTICULARS OF THE LOT cash. This sum will be refunded ́on payment of the Purchase

price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

No. of Bale.

Locality,

·

Kowloon inland Lot No. 4147. Junction of Ma Tau Wai Road and Sheung Houng Road, Ma Taŭ

Obang.

Registry No.

G.

Boundary

Mensore-

ments.

2.3. E.T.

ft ft. ft.ft.

As per

sale plain

Contente in

Abont

Annual

*{F$uA

No. of Sale.

6710/1

1,050

49,893 Upset Price,

Lot No 4 ame

Rural Building

Registry No

Lot No. 287, Middle Gap Locality! North of Rural

Rond

439

PUBLIC AUCTION.

"PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 26th day of June, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department; by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at To Kwa Wan, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal.

at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

Boundary Messure

menta.

As per

suis plan.

About

Annual

Square feet

Rental

+61

.003 91

490

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Hongzone, JuxE 22, 1930

STRENGTHENING THE CABINET

HINTS OF A forthcoming

In consequence of information went to the Hongkong Rope Fac- tory at Kennedy Town, where, they found and arrested all six' defendants.

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car at-

& Goodbye

BY A. W. HYER)“

Notice all the people in our town jo-day! The hotels, are overflowing," shop keepers are awake and at attention, the sum- shaw youngsters have doubled and business in popping? – This is all due to the seven travel conveyances which called in the Colony yesterday.

• However, there were trials and♪ ' Madam 'Annie Tang, from Sin- tribulations, the F. O. steamer gapore, was met by a large dele- Chitral came slowly into port with gation of friends, young and old, a damaged crank-shaft, therefore, Į men, women and children; This: she will not proceed to Shanghal popular arriver was hastily escort- to-day." but will remain at the ed shore-side in the mob. Kowloon pler several days under- And: Mr. and Mrs. Trent, with going repairs,

their two young daughters · Jour- Imperial Airways will anally neyed from Calcutta. These visi--- have all their planes up in the tors whom we were not "fortunate air. The "Denebola" has complet-in interviewing are residing at the ed a regular overhaul, "Delphinus" Peninsula Hotel

with flooring repaired came into

Kal Tak yesterday with the mails. Chitral

but no passengers, and the "Della"

rived yesterday, 3.40 p.m., from. Europe, via Singapore, she was in dificulties with a damaged crank- shaft. Due to all" this unfortunate-

Both

is due to-morrow. The "Dorado" WHEN THE P. & O. steamer ar- has been grounded for repairs. Pan American Airways ANOTHER GREAT big, giant air-

liner of Pan American Airways business the popular steamer will. came to town yesterday, the Hono- stay at the Kowloon pier for sev

eral days undergoing repairs. lulu Boeing Clipper,

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mott are cér- Surprise! Lieut. H. C, G. Cart- tainly out to have a big vacation wright-Taylor, RE arrived in for themselves. They are on an town with a lovely bride. air journey around the world, the travellers were just a bit con- 25,127 miles of flying and to think scious, however, they were happy this is Mrs. Mott's first air fight! to be in Hongkong though the day This tour is also in celebration of was a scorcher!

Mr. and Mrs, E. J.T. Warren, their 25th wedding anniversary. Leaving San Francisco, they; have and their baby, who resembles -a crossed the Pacific and will con-beautiful doll, were given a huge tinue by Imperial Airways to and exciting welcome. by many Europe. Several side air trips are friends, Now, back to the work planned and it is expected they of handling the affairs of the will arrive home in the west coast Australian Bandlewood Co., Ltd.

the left side of the car had collid-city by the Golden Gate on July goes the bead of the family. ed with the right rear of the 9 They are circling the world by Two other gay travellers were motor-bus.

air routes and having a whale of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. D. Van Asch... Shaftain, Assistant Director of The bus circled round the island a good time doing it! Criminal Intelligence, also gave and

Baggage coolies, stewards, and stopped in Argyle Street, And here again is Mr. Fred Ma friendly greetings combined evidence.

The European from the car spoke loof arriving from San Francisco make their arrival quite exciting. to the bus-driver, and with wit on another buying expedition. After a few days of visiting they ness. The motor-car approached This genial gentleman should continue northward. the bus at, hetween 18 and 20 m.p.h.

DEFENDANT TESTIFIES. Hui Chup, sixth defendant, sald that on the afternoon" of the as- The first five accused, when sault, he was at home with his charged, dented taking part in the wife. Chan Ful had a grievance assault, while the sixth-man-sald against him, said witness, because he had no knowledge of the affair they had previously had a quarrel

regarding a street pitch.

L1 Kwok-cheung, third defen-

Ja

know the Pacific horizontally and vertically having made five or six

UNLICENSED HAWKERS

to

accompanied by his daughter,

Mr. Brown was driving the car. | trips, the direction of Tsimshatsui when sentative of the New York Mr. Richard Watts, Jr., repre-

the accident occurred. He said Herald-Tribune," (something tells he did not report the matter "to us he is a newspaperman), was Unlicensed hawkers who sell, the police as he did not think it another San Francisco to Hong- their wares in Boundary street are was compulsory by law to report kong passenger. On to Chung- migrants from the Pel Ho Street. minor accidents, and because he king he flies. gathering news for market area, Insp W. H. Nolloth, was in a hurry preparatory to his "sheet." His tour will be com- of Shumshulpo Police Station ex- pleted with a trip through India plained to Mr. Q. A. A Marfadyen." and Europe.

at the Kowloon Court yesterday:

of Thes

$1.50% wisică

as he was not there.

Chan Pul, 112 the witness-box, corroborated counsel's story. Hedant, said he was in the street said as many as 40 persons were watching people play chess. in the gang. and that a man Cross-examined, witness admitt- named Kam Ming struck him first ed two previous convictions for leaving for Macao. in the head with a bamboo pole.

NOT UNPOPULAR

witness

In cross-examination, denied that he was unpopular

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more drastic step in that direction.

assault and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Hut Po, secana defendant said he saw the commation in Bridges street but took no part in the fight.

Yu Ngau said he saw fourth and Afth accused being chased by Chan Pul and other people

Asked by Mr. Prentis, witness admitted seven previous convic- tions for larceny and one for de- manding money with menaces.

ASKED TO STEAL

INCIDENTALLY, the Prime Minister's extreme caution in handling foreign affairs may be seen in an almost simul- taneous decision to accord Lam Flu said that he was asked some kind of recognition to by Chan Pul and ten others to the German conquest of steal and when they found he had Bohemia and Moravia. The failed they struck him. left-handed blow

Witness admitted three previous to Herr

convictions for larceny and burg: Hitler Tot an Anglo-Soviet! Pact may be softened by this lary, the last one being as recent as May 1, when he was imprisoned gift with the right. Mean- time, the problem of a Gen-

Tat Chuk saig Lam Pio was at- eral Election looms ahead, tacked by about a dozen men, in but once the Triple Entente cluding Chan Pul, where Lam said between France, Britain and he had not done any stealing. Russia is achieved, with the Because Chan did not like him adherence of Poland, Ru-to interfere, witness said he was mania and Turkey, there will nearly cut with a knife by Chan be little of a political nature Pai

for a week.

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WARNING TO PIG BREEDERS

SUMMARY COURT ACTION

Possession Claim Succeeds Against Escort Bureau

Returning from a business trip to America was Mr. Chun Wink ken, of the Colony. He was happy

Mr.

Macfadyen imposed on arrested

were Five hawkera

Mr.

charged Mactanyen with

without

License

NEW FEATURE

Owing to pressure on space the New Feature introducing Hongkong personalities is held over and will be published to- morrow

to be home but regretted that his and convicted. hawkers from the exciting air travel had come to an effect of driving them away from market area had the desired

end.

there. Mrs. E. McKee and her two attractive daughters, young, Misses Cynthis and Marcia McKee before are "Indeed fortunate and very hawking "air-minded," Round-tripping are Boundary Street. They were fined these three Americans by the $1.25 each Tam Kwal, operating an escort Honolulu Clipper. They will be arst floor, was bureau at No. 2 Stanley Street, met by the head of the family who False Judze, Mr. Justice B. E. and Michigan Steamship Com- ordered by the is number one of the, Wisconsin Landsell, at the Summary Court pany. in Manila, and all the yesterday to give up possession of family fly home together. the premises,

An author and world-traveller Plaintif was Kwok King-chau, Mrs. Mand Parrish whose book who was represented by Mr. D. "Nine Pounds of Luggage" has McCallum, and who claimed pos- just been released. This interest- session on the ground that noises ing person has bid adios to her had been carried on the floor home in San Francisco for the occupied by defendant. Notice to quit was given on May 3, but de fendant was still on the premises. in charge of the bureau, but this was denied by the sister, Chinese IT WAS boiling, 12,40 pm. yes-Low 3.44 am and 1.59 pm. - newspaper advertisements of the bureau were -produced showed that defendant's photo was on them. the business

Defendant, went on to say that was straightforward and honest and that if it were not, most of the girls, who were married, would not be allowed by their husbands to work there.

Judgment with costs, and meme was given for plaintin profits at the rate of $45 a month,

Defendant said her sister was

PASSENGERS BY AIR

next two years, and will travel to COMING EVENTS the South Seas gathering material: for another manuscript. Air France

terday, when the Ville de Ba which arrived from France, via Hanol...

to divide the great parties. Chan's position in the Wo Kwan Lok society was to receive and sell THE OPPOSITION: may

| stolen "goods, stated witness. criticize the Government

Coutisel for the defence had be- freely on the policy alleged to gun to address to jury when the have led up to the present case was adjourned to this morn Cabinet reshuffle were crisis; but in view of the ing. only "kites" flown to prepare threats under which we are the public for the placing of living, their criticism would the nation on a basis even appear rather academic. The Intending bidders are advised more approximating to a war-Election is likely to be fought that immediately after the dis time basis than it is at pre-on the old proverb, "Don't A summons against Yeung Hung posal of the lot the Purchaser sent, and for the fighting of swap horses while crossing lee, of Po Kong village, on whose (if not the applicant), will be a possible General Election the stream". Despite minis-premises there are 71 pigs and a required to deposit with an on that basis.

terial assurance, the general litter of six young pigs, all kept authorised officer who will be

FOR SOME MONTHS past. public is still inclined to be a without the necessary icence, was present at the sale, the sum of it has been an open secret little suspicious as to whether brought again before Mr E

Himaworth, at the Kowloon Court All passengers by air from Bong two hundred dollars, (3200) that, politically, Great Bri- our defences are being built yesterday by Sanitary Inspector kong to Palestine are required to cash. This sum will be refunded tain has been managed by an as well and as rapidly as pos- L.. Lockhart,

for produce certificates showing that on payment of the Purchase "Inner Cabinet”: similar to sible.

Mr M. A da Silva, appearing for they have been inoculated against that formed during the

WHAT IS MORE, Mr. the defenant, asked for a further cholera not less than six days nor Great War.

Chamberlain himself is not adjournment of two weeks, which more than six-months prior to THE POLICY has been that Altogether satisfied, so, both was granted. It is claimed by the arrival. of the Prime Minister, sup- for his own satisfaction and defence that an application for a ported by four statesmen; that of the public he is likely Urban Council, and Yeung hopes licence has been made to the and while the theory of to reconstruct the Governo be an importer of page, and as collective Cabinet responsi- | ment.

such has to keep pigs temporarily bility for political policy has WHETHER or no a General on his premises before he can been maintained, the remain- Election is held in the late dispose of them. Ing members of the Govern autumn, the move will be all Two orders were issued by Mr day? An examinat ment have concentrated to the good. The two ques-Emsworth yesterday, warning largely on technical and ad- tions which no one can licensed pig breeders that they out in the Royal ministrative matters, leaving answer are, whether an outswine or have the policy mainly to the Inner break of military war may and sold by officers

prevent an elec

Council THUS, BRITAIN'S Govern- whether the expected stre Other ment was placed on a semi- thening of wartime basis. The time has would enable the present ad- ma now come for a further and mir tration to retain power

price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

No. of Sale.

Kowloon Inland "Lot No. 4148,,

Registry No

Localit

Wan, age,

Junation of To Kwa Wan Road and Lok Shan Road, To Kwa

Boundary

MeLaDre

ments.

As per

wale plan

Contents i

Square foot,

Annual

Rental

About

12:37,500 * | Upwet Price. 918-

Cabinet.

should dispose

MTB REFLOATED Motor Torpedo Boat No. 12 which ran aground on Tuesday in Crooked Harbour, near Mirs Bay,

was refloated about noon yester

carried yard.

The tor

out prac

·boží

Jane

22-Longest Day (1889).

Tides: High 1.30 am and 12.37 p.m.

Sunrise 549 am Sunset 7.10 p.m. Legislative Cowell Mtg. 2.30 p.m. Wedding at Registry: Joffe Murray

Cathedral Bconts Mtg Hars 5.30

St. Andrew's, Club Committee Mis. Ladies Guild, Waterloo Rd. 10.30

Victoris Chess Club, Gloud. Hotel,

Mr. N. A. Vanden. Houvel, repre- 6,30 pm.

Kowloon Chess Club, Pening Hotel,

sentative of the Netherlands Boxer Claims against

estate of Herold Indemnity, returns · from a., and Beth due

stogra mission in China where he ident- Chinese YM.O.A. 9 am to 9 pm fed the remains of M. Bourárez,

Peace Fledge Union Mtg Bpeaker League of Nations -- conservancy Rer. A. McLellan 5.30 pm. expert, who lost his life in an ac- Theo. Boc. Mtg Epeaker: Mr Kundsen "Gerultism Clarides cident in the rapids of the Ching-ma

Father JM Gilloegly, of the 3.45 pm. Maryknoll Order, arrived for a ten-day holiday in the Colony. His work in Kwangsi has been most strenuous. However, the Industry 5.30 pm and courage of the Chinese in the region has been amazing and has helped him a great deal

xhibition

saklang, a tributary of the Yang Men's Club Mig, St. Francis tze. After a few days in the Co- Hotel, 1 pm. lony, this Dutch gentleman Jockey Club, Public Roup of Poate

5.15 p.m. return to his mice in Shanghai-

Garden Party, at Gort, House to And here again, Mr. F. W. Car Unly Court 180 p.m.

823 Tides High 725 am and 181 man, pleasant and jolly as usual

p.m. Low 8.50 am and 8.20 p.m. but a little shy, stepped out of the sum. Badminton and Mxd, Gwimming. Air France plane. Business, no

M

Toc HMtg St. Andrew's Han 6.30

acre or no less could we luvelgie Institute of Engineers and ship out of the gentleman

bunders Reception 5.30 pati Santhia

Wedding At Union Church, Kenedy Road, Homme-Priadamian 4:30 pm.

WEDNESDAY, 10.45 am the 2.8.

Santhia was in from Calcutta Charity

ports.

Hang