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“HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

SUB-INSP. J. H. EDWARDS CONVICTED AT SESSIONS

Sentence Of Nine Months Passed By Chief Justice

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SUB-INSPECTOR JOSEPH HERBENT EDWARD 'EDWARDS, formerly officer-in-charge of the Hunghom Police Station, was

· sentenced to nine months' hard labour by the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Criminal Sessions yesterday when the jury, after a retirement of Ave minutes, retornad ja unanimous verdict of guilty in respect of a charge of demanding $120, with

•menaces, from Lau Hei-juk, No. 1 carpenter of the Kowloon Docks, and a kaifong of Hungbom district.

Troopship Dilwara Due In H.K.

NAVAL PERSONNEL

ARRIVING

The following naval personnel I will arrive in Hongkong by H.M.

Troopship Dilwara to-morreW

Terror II:-Lt.Cdr. B. E. Kenall, Terror: Lt. C. A. Bacon.

GENERAL

MAN KILLED OUTSIDE

FERRY WHARF

MOTOR MISHAP

VERDICT

A verdict of accidental death was returned by Mr. T. J. Houston who sat as Coroner at the Central Court yesterday, at an inqueat into the death of Fan Kwok-hong who was knocked down by private ear No. 4553, driven by Chiu 'Hee- Eagle: Lt.Cdr. E. R. & Jack-fan, on July 19, at the junction son, LL-Cdr. A J. Debenham, of Ice House Street

| Surg, Lt.-Cdr. F. Dolan, Lt, E. G. Mr. M. A. da Büva held a watch-

Ducat-Hammersley, Lt. A. G. Leating brief on behalf of Chiu, ham, Lt. D. A. G. Mackworth, Lt. The jurors empanelled were: H. J. & Slaughter, Sub-Lt (A) R Messrs. W. B. Haslets (Foreman), G. D. Kite. Sub-Lt. (A) P. T. Law-A W. Skinn and Paul Kee. man, Sub-Lt. (A) S. M. Paint, Sub- Dr. R. E Alvares said that the Lt. (A) D. R. H. Drummond, Lt. deceased's skull Way fractured, (A) N. A. F. Cheesman, Rev. T. also the ribs and spine. Death, in H. Horsfield (Chaplain). Schm'r his opinion, was due to multiple (CWO) F. T. Mitchell, Capt. E. A. injuries and shock. Brown, R.M., Gunner R. Cadogan, Gunner R. R. Keech. Wt. Elect'n th's G. Parker, W.S.O. H. G. Stuart,

A. C. Baggett, Paymr. Lt. W. A. S. Collings,

Thanet:-Sub-Lt. H. H. Hillman. Sandwich: Sub-Lt. G. R. Pater- son.

In his final address to the jury an accomplice and as such his Mr. John Whyatt, Crown Counsel, evidence required corroboration, who prosecuted, submitted that the In law, though the Jury might evidence for the prosecution had net on such evidence without cor in no way been shaken by cross-roboration, it would be unsafe to examination, although the testi, do so. mony of Un, Shiv-ki, the inter- In conclusion, His Lordship re- preter who turned King's evidence, minded the Jury they were the sci: had been seriously attacked: Judges of facts and not to shirk Mr. Whyatt said that the defence from their duty. "If you are satis- crumbled wherever it was touched. fled with the evidence for the

Counsel than went on to say that prosecution. any

Sore like almost immediately after Un had should be ruthlessly and imme-W.S.O. A. W. Fearce, Wt. Writer J. come on the scene, there were diately cut out,” he said. queer happenings in the station. After the jury had returned the Through one move after another, verdict, His Lordship was told by the practice of the Police Force Mr. Whyatt that the police record was broken, not by Un but by Ed-for Edwards was not a particularly

good one, for a European officer.

"REAL PUNISHMENT" To Edwards, the Chief Justice aald:-

"wards.

IMPORTANT CASE

..

that

be

The Jury has found you guilty what I can only describe as the clearest possible "evidence,

Mr. H. O. Sheldon, K.C., who, instructed by Mr. G. B. Hugh Jones, appeared for the defence, stressed that the case was important for two reasons: firstly to Edwards, for it means the posable loss of

It does not require any words of livelihood and liberty, and, second-

mine to point cut to you how ly, if in fact Edwards was found heinous an offence it is for guilty it was of vital importance Police officer and how despicable to the whole community

it is for a man of your position, crimes of the nature should your experience and your know- punished and by punishment sup-

ledge. It is so serious that I must pressed.

necessarily pass upon you a sub- stantinl

sentence, but nobody dence given by Un whom counselows better than you that your called a conspirator and a liar..

real punishment does not come from my hands but from the In In the course of his summing-up. the Chief Justice said he ventured evitable consequences of the discic. to think it would be difficult to sure of your misdeeds. Imagine a more important case, have won by long years of service You will lose the position, you

INGLORIOUS APPEARANCE and you will lose the true rights.

Mr. Sheldon attacked the evi-

to

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P. C. C200 said that about 7.40 p.m., he was on duty outside Star Ferry Wharf. He saw car 4553- going from east to west. He could not say how many passengers were in the car. Near Ice House Street, a Chinese male suddenly ran in front of the car towards the ferry. He was about three or four feet Daring: Sub-Lt. L. G. M, Potts, in front of the car. Deceased did Delight: Sub-Lt. C. E. M. Pres-not look to the right before cross- ton. Comm'd Engr W. F.-May. ing.

Tamar:-Wt. M. A. A. E Lawes. Medway: Wt. Tel G. 9. Simp-

Lai Wai, coolle, said he Was san.

Cockchafer:--Surg. Lt.

following deceased who was walk- P: G. Rowsell, Surg. Capt." (Rtd.) D. Hing in a hurry. C. Given

(Senior Medical Officer,

Trip).

Paying-Of

WAS IN HURRY

Police evidence showed that the Roandcellent condition and the general brakes were found to be in ex-

condition of the car was good.

Chiu Kee-fan said he held B In connection with the paying-driving leence, for six years. The off of the aircraft carrier. Eagle, the ship will berth at the Kowloon

car was owned by his brother. He was proceeding from the V. R. C. Wharves to-morrow. where the towards the Star Ferry with two Dilwara will be lying up. in order others in the car and when near- to facilitate the transfer of men.

ing the junction of Ice House Street a Chinese suddenly ran across the road. He applied the foot brake and, at the same time; reached for the hand brake but before be

car had already come to a stand- still

MYSTERIOUS

DISAPPEARANCE could apply the hand brake, the

Referring Un, the Chief which otherwise honesty on your FROM CHANGTE Justice said he had been granted part world in time have be a conditional pardon and so made yours. You will always have his rather Inglorious appearance your heart the dreadful knowledge In the witness box and net in the that you have deliberately and dock. He was, on his own showing wantonly betrayed the trust im- guilty of the offence of which Ed- posed in you for gain. But you wards was charged. He had been did worse than that

Application Dismissed

went far

"CHIEF ENGINEER

MISSING

The disappearance of Mr. I. S. Hedges, Chief Engineer, from aboard the Australian and Oriental Line's 55. Changte remains a mystery,

MEDWAY ARRIVES FROM WEIHAIWEI

HMS. Medway, depot ship or 4th Submarine Flotilla, arrived yesterday from Weihaiwel, where she has been for several weeks on the normal summer cruise..

'SHIPS IN HARBOUR The following.men of war were in harbour yesterday:

By your conduct" you towards destroying in the mind of the public that confidence in the police force which is so essential. Your real punishment, I

The British Consul-General in repeat, will be awarded by yourself and Manila, to whom the case was sub- the worst of that punishment wmitted on the steamer's arrival in begin when the sentence of im the Philippine port several days

Sloops: Folkestone, Lowestoft, CHOA BANKRUPTCY prisonment which I must pass upon 450 en route from Australia, has

S/M. Depot Ship:--Medway. | nöt given a decision in the matter. you comes to an end. JUDGMENT

My sentence upon you is that you

The Chief Engineer was dis- Written judgment, dismissing the go to prison with hard labour for covered missing on Friday evening. application ninde by the Official¡nine months.

July 28, while the Changte was on, the way from Thursday Laland Following the "dis-

Receiver, Mr, L. R. Andrews, for The jury composed of Messrs. J. annulment of an adjudication or P Robinson (foreinan). W, H. R. to Manila. der made in 1937 against Choa Po-Schmidt, G. 8. Rodger, Khoo Hong-covery, Captain Gamble, master of sien, "former compradore of the tsau, Kwok Tul-lo, William Kang-the Changte, at once ordered h's Banque · Franco-Chinoise, was po Chol and O.A.O.D. Barretto, boat to turn back, retracing her handed down yesterday by the was thanked by His Lordship and route in search of the lost en- Putsne Judge... Mr. Justice R. E. commended on its performance of `gineer.

a real public service. Each jury- The application was heard in man was exempted from service for the Bankruptcy Court during June the rest of the jury year. and July," and several creditors who were repre- sented by the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. M. A. da Silva, Mr. P. Wynter- Blyth and 'Mr J. T. ProT.

Llädsell.

was opposed by

IMPERSONATION OF POLICE OFFICER Pleading guilty to a charge of The Pulane Judge held that the impersonating an police officer un Official Receiver, being a trustee August 1. at Chung Sau Street, In the bankruptcy, was entitled to wong Ki Kau, 28, was fined $100, made the application, but that the in default, two months hard objection of delay in bringing it to labour by Mr. R. Edwards at the be per se fatal to the application. Central Court yesterday,

Regarding the merits of the ap plication, it was held, though with Bome doubt, that here too the ap plication could not succeed.

"PAID NO INTEREST'

Insp. W. Mair sald that com- plainant. Chung Leng, visited his

After several hours of futile search the Changte resumed her voyage arriving in Manlia on Tuesday, morning,

Mr: Hedges had been on the Changte for two-and-a-half years.

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Submarines: Rorqual, Rainbow, Rover, Regent, Regulus, Pandora, Parthian, Perseus, Phoenix, Or- pheus.

Destroyers: Thanet. Thracian, Scout, Duncan, Dainty.

Aircraft-carriers:-Eagle.. Gunboats:-Tarantula, Robin. Foreign men of war:-Américan: Pillsbury, Heron: Portuguese: Joao

de Lisboa.

NAVAL COURT MARTIAL

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1939, -PAGE

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COMPULSORY

SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Fifty-five Hongkong men, civil whose surnames commence with servants and volunteers inclusive,

the alphabets A, B and C, under- went the first medical examina- tions in connexion with 'Compùl- sory Service, which took place in the Garrison School yesterday morning.

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Well-ordered and rapid was the whole process, the examinations being made in eight rooms specially prepared for the examiners on doctors duty, comprising three from the RAM.C., pne from the Royal Navy, ene Government Medi- cal Offer, and three civilian doctors. Those who underwent the examinations passed through the rooms quickly, and in less than half an hour the whole examina- tion was completed.

TELEGRAMS

The court martial of Lieut. R. G. He was not known to have any Eyre, of the 2nd Torpedo-Boat enemies aboard and his disappear-Flotilla, will be held in H. M. SUNCLAIMED ance could not be attributed to Tamar at 10 am, to-morrow. The foul play. He was liked by every court martial, which is being held one. He hailed from Sydney, Aus- under the presidency of Capt. tralla, and was 47 years old.

F. J. Wylie, will inquire into the circumstances in connexion with the stranding of a motor torpedo boat near Hongkong recently.

The Changte left Manila

on Wednesday morning and is due.in Hongkong on Friday.

The following unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Co. (Ltd.):-

Aglow, from Shanghai. Chan Sai Cheung,'Great Eastern

brother on board the 8. 3. Tal Sang, A.R.P. EXAMINATION FAREWELL DINNER Hotel, from Shanghai..

which was lying at the Canton

Whart: His brother asked him to

"I think it is established that deliver a parcel, containing to- the petitioning creditor who had bacco, to No. 1 Chung Sau Street been paid no interest on his debt Defendant grabbed the latter for 18 months did present his and said he wanted to search him, petition by arrangement with the He also tore the wrapper of the debtor, not so much to preserve parcel A district watchman came what he could get out of the wreck on the scene and took the parties

BOUND OVER

RESULTS

Mr. W. J. L. Liu, a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese Australasian Association, was the guest of honour at a farewell dinner, party held in the

The Air Raid Precautions Officer announces the following results of examinations for Air Raid War dens and Instructors: Certificates on July 17, 18 and 19: A

Peacock Room of the Cate Wise-

Tsul Hung. Kee, La Yiu Bor, Blater for Australia by the Nellore on Passed as Air Raid Wardens: man yesterday. Mr. Tâu will sail

Santa Maria, Miss Winnie Yu, A. | Friday, J. V. Smith, G.B. Frost, Rey, Bro. Cassian, Li Yan Bing, La Kun Un, Lo Chi Chiu, Sister Mary Camillus, HB. Everest, Chow Cheng Lam, A C. al Ghafur. W. A. Rumfahn, and M. Y. Adal. “

as to save the debtor from per-to the police station. sonal execution under Miss Morri- Bon's "Judgment," stated the Puisne Judge.

"As to the dishonesty of the Before Mr. R. Edwards at the debtor, I find it established. Central Court yesterday the case have no doubt that he did induce in which Kwan Leung, 18-year- Miss Morrison to hand over her old apprentice Atter employed at bonds to him mainly by the false the Man Kee Engineering Works, Passed as Instructors: 8. J. Burt, Fretence that he was still com- was charged with catising grevious Mrs. D. Lanchester Chean Wat pradore of the French Bank, and bodily harm to Yuen Bal Kee, 19. Pung Cheung King Pak, Bro Al- therefore in a position to invest her senior apprentice fitter of the phonsus, A. L. Potter, Chow Koxik, money to the best advantage.” same firm, "on; July 24, was" con- and K C. Mak

Regarding the matter of costs, it cluded.

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4654, from Ehanghai. 0616, from Bhanghai. 0051, from Shanghai, Yasumoto, Matsubara from Osaka.

Hotel,

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN THE COLONY

In the Colony of Hongkong, in- The dinner was held as an excluding the Island, Kowloon and pression of appreciation for the New Territories during the week work he has performed, especially ending at 3 am. on Saturday, the successful formation of the July 29, 1939, there were alto- Association in which he took an

gether 85 tragic accidents as the active part.

result or which 2 persons were killed and 28 persons were, în- Mr. Rewi Alley Technical Ad-jured o viser to the Chinese Industrial The person's killed, a Chinese Co-operatives delivered a special female, age 35, and a Chinese broadcast to Europe and the United male, age 36, were knocked down States "yesterday. The European and killed by an Urban Council re- was held that the Official Recei In binding defendant over in A large gathering of past stu- broadcast was made over station fuse lorry and a tramcar respec- ver's submission that his applics $50 bond for one year, his Wor- dents of the Yenching University, ZOOY at 5:15 pm Chungking tively while running across the ton was made in the public, in ship remarked that he was re- Pelping, assembled at St. John's time, and the American broadcast road. terest was not mupported, and the luctant to send him to Jall in Hall last night to welcome Dr. J.over the same station at 10.08 pm:

16 were Official Receiver was ordered to consideration of his age,

Leighton Stuart the well-mown Chungking time. dr. Alley was American educationalist in North formerly caler of the industrial China Dr. Stuart had just ar section of the Shanghal Municipal at Hongkong following an Council and resigned his position The full text of the judgment

sxtensive tour in the Interior, in shortly after hostilities started to will appear as a mpplement to

ading the wartime Capital of push the work for the Chinese the "Hongkong Daily Freeday on a charge of possession of China He will leave for Peiping Industrial Co-operatives in the in "to-morrow.

a forged immigration certificate this week-

Day the taxed costs, as between party and party only, of the credi A carpenter, Mui, 22 was fined $50 or, in default, one month's hard labour by Mr. T. J. Hous at the

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