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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

13 MURDER TRIALS AT SUPREME COURT DURING LAST YEAR

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY, MAY, JUNE, JULY AND DEÇEMBER, murder trials, have figured on the Criminal Sessions monthly calendar at the Supreme Court this year. April was an exceptional month with three trials oc- cupying eight days in all, four of which were taken up by the trial of a Chinese waiter for the murder of a Japanese in a Wanchai restaurant. The case attracted unusual public interest and the defence was conducted by Mr. H.G. Sheldon, K.C.

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Statistical data on the total Gr! Whyatt; Defence-Mr. Lo Tung- W.M. (instructed by Mi thirteen trials shows that 11 men fan pald the supreme penalty in Hengs kong Prison, Stanley, six of the condemned prisoners being hanged

Brown))\

V.Ju da Motta Jury-Messrs.

Chu (Foreman, Ro. Kam-sang.

On one morning, October 4, be- Chu-kwong, Lee Kan-chung, Fung tween 5.05 and 10.45 o'clock. This, Chak-lan. Chung Pak-cheung, and It is believed, was the first collec-Cheng Fan. tive hanging in prison in the history of the Colony.

Of the 25 men and two women charged, 19 men and both women were found guilty while in the case of four men their sentences were commuted to ten years' penal servitude each. The women were pardoned while two men were re- prieved. Two

found guilty of manslaughter.

All trials were heard before the Chief Justice. Sir Atholl Mas- Gregor.

men

is

Verdict-Gulity...

Accused was hanged in Hongkong Prison on May 24, 1930.

21 25. 28 and 28-LI PING— CHUN charged with the murder of & Japanese, Hiyoshi Sagara, at the Cha Heung Sut Restaurant, Wan- chal, on January 28, 1938.

Whyatt! were

Mir, John Whyatt, Crown Counsel, appeared for the Crown in seven cases. Mr. J.B. Prentls, Assistant

each.

Complete statistical data of the

13 trials follows:- "

JANUARY

Counsel for the Crown-Mr. J. Defence - Mr. H.G. Sheldon, K.C. instructed by Mr. JT. Prior),

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GENERAL

Group of spectators at the Boxing Day race meeting at Fanling.

JOURNALIST MARRIED

C. MILNER & MISS MORRISON

MR H. W.

Rizal Day Celebrations By Filipinos

CLUB LUNCHEON AT KING'S PARK

The death of their great patriot, Dr. Jose T. Bizal, was comm:morat-

Mr. Hugh Wiliam Chapman Mil- ner, of the editorial staff of the South China 'Morning Post, was married to Miss, Laura Yvonne Morrison, at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, yesterday afternoon, the cd by the Filipino community of Hongkong yesterday, when a lunch. Rev. J. B. Higgs, BA, FRGS, een was held at the Filipino Club, Vicar, officiating at the ceremony.

King's Park. Miss Morrison only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel 8. Morrison, of Sydney, formerly of Dundee, For farshire, Scotland. was escorted to the altar by Mr. B. Wylie, Director and General Manager of the South China Morning Post..

Mr. Milner is the second son of

Mr. Frank Milner, CM.G., MA. and Mrs. Milner, of Oamaru, New Zealand,

Jury-Messrs. B.J. Lacon (Fore man, R. Johnson, R.LS. Webb. Johnston Wong. F. Sanchez, M. Carlo and Chan Kam-po.

Verdict-Guilty of manslaughter. Crown Sollator, in three, and Mr. Accused was sentenced to seven E.H. Williams. Crown Counsel. Myeurs' hard labour. M.J. Abbott, Assistant Grown

AUGUST Solicitor, and Mr. T.J. Gould, As- 28, 29, 30 and 31-TSO LAM, 30, sistant Crown Solicitor, in one LEUNG KAM. 22 LI FUK-26, CHAN LUK, 30. LI WAN-CHEUNG, 21, and CHAN KAN, 27, charged with the murder of Li Hung, a dealer in rope and matting. on 23 and 24-CHAN YEUNG. 30, May 21, 1939, of Tung Ku Island., Counsel for the Crown-Mr. J.B. and TSE CHUN, 23, charged with: the king of a fellow-coolle, Prentis: Defence Mr. Hin-shing Wong Kwai-tong, on the hulside Lo (Instructed by Mr. 5. Ng Quinn) above Taipo Road, on December; for the first, third and, sixth ac- 1. 1939.

cused; Mr. Q. She) (instructed by Counsel for the Crown-Mr. H. Mr. D, McCallum for the second, Williams; Defence Mr. G. She fourth and afth accused."

Instructed by Mr. P.H, Sin),

Jury-Messrs. A. Wright (Fore-1939. Jury-Messrs. R. Petrie (Fore-man), Yick Boy-kwan, A. Stalker. man), Wong Tso-cong, Wong Shiu- FX. Botelho. H.J.D. Lowe, BW. chuen, A.G. Goldan. W. Way. Simmons and C.M. Kavier. Cheung Wing-ching, and Chang Sal-cheung,"

Verdict-Not Guilty.

34 and 25-LAU SHUK-BING,

Verdlet-Guilty. All accused were hanged in Hongkong Prison October 4, 1939.

SEPTEMBER

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woman, charged with the murder 21 and 22-LI SO, allas She of her 18-month-old baby girl by Wong-so, bricklayer, charged with upíum polsoning at No. 5, Shantung the murder of a surveyor's assis- Street on December 9, 1938. " tant Fong Kana

Counsel for the Crown-Mr. J.j Counsel for the Crown—Mr. J. Whyatt: Defence-Mr. Lo Tung- Whyatt: Defence-Mr. H.W. Lee 1an (Instructed by Mr. M.W. Lo. (instructed by Mr. M.I. Zimmern).

Jury-Messrs. W.F. Ford (Fore-

Jury Messrs .D. McFerren man, W. Lee Fook, GT. Reed. (Foreman). F. Goodwin, JAV. Chung Shun-chewing, WF, Arndt, Ribeiro, S. Wu, Chu Wah-fong, D) A Tsol Chu and Leo Well!,

Alouco and JM. da Silva.

Verdict-Guilty of manslaughter, Accused was sentenced to 14 years' hard labour.

Verdict Guilty with strong re- commendation, to mercy.

Accused, who was pregnant and sentenced to life imprisonment, was pardoned by the Governor on March 29. 1939. "

MARCH

25 and 26-WONG YIN, 22, TANG LAM. 19, and WONG KEE-SHAN, 23, charged with the murder of Ll Go, 30, ship's caulker, at Shauki- wan, on the night of July 22, 1939.

A large gathering was present. Mr. L R defonso, chairman of the Rizal Day Committee, who was introduced by Mr. C. L. Bautista, delivered the commemoration add-

ress.

TWO NOVELS Dr. Rizal was born at. Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1881. After studying in the Philippine Islands, he went to Madrid, where he ob A reception was held in the Pen-tained the degree of Doctor pr insula Hotel after which Mr. and Medicine. Mrs. Milner proceeded to the Re- pulse Bay Hotel where they will spend their honeymoon.

He wrote two, satirical, novels at- ......ng the Sparush oppression ** the Islands, and for his opposition to the government of the day was Chinese Street, on September 28, tried for treasion and sentenced to

death

He was executed at Bagumbayan, Manila, on December 30, 1806. Just before his death, he complet- ed a very moving poem which he called "Last Farewell"

Counsel for the Crown-Mr. J.B. Prentis; Defence Mr. Percy Chen (instructed by Mr. AS.K, Lau).

Cameron Jury-Messrs." J.J. (Foreman), H Tamer, H.L, Moors, TA, Kuester, S.W. da Cruz, jun.. H W. Pomeroy and Yuen Tat- ring.

Verdict Guilty. Accused granted a reprieve.

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT The luncheon was followed by a musical entertainment, in which was Fred Carpio's orchestra, Ldia - Co- lombo and Juan Babita, took part,

20 and 30-IF KUI, 50 charged and by a dance which continued with the murder of his daughter- until the evening. in-law, Law Chuen-lan, 26, on Oc-

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Kowloon City Hold Up

Two men held up and robbed al woman and a girl while the latter

tober 20, by inflicting a deep LONDON GAZETTE were walking along the Kowloon

wound in her stomach,

Counsel for the Crown-Mr. M. J. Abbott: Defence Mr. Lo Tung-fan (instructed by Mr. FE Nash).

Jury-Messrs. A Gascon (Fore- man). Cheong Jack-fun, Yu Chik- yin, Wong Chan-kuen, Li Chiu- lung. S. Bux and HS. Law.

Verdict-Not Guilty.

DISASTERS

27, 28 and 29-LEUNG GHIAU, 20. LAM KAM-CHUEN, 47,′′ FUNG Counsel for Crown" Mr. J. CHAK,, 21, LI SHEK-MAN, alias L'Whyatt; Defence-M. H.C, Macna- Tck, allas Mang Kai-tsal, 31. and mara LEUNG TAI 43, charged with the D'Almada) for first and second ac-don tube stations. murder of Leung Hung, 60, partner cused; Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada, jun

(instructed

by

Mr. C.

Feb, 3-Explosions at two Lon-

May 17-Explosion at Woolwich

of the Wo Fung shop. No. 155, nstructed by Mr. FF. Loseby) for Arsenal-6 men killed. Wuhu Street, Hunghom, in the third and fourth accused, early hours of February 6, 1930.

May US. submarine Squalus Jury-Messrs, V.A. Itenson (Forseank-28 lives lost. Counsel far the Crown-Mr. J. mar), MA. Prata, HJA Hearne, Whyatt-Defence Mr. Hinshing W. Mok, Cheung Tin-lee, U Tat-sank in Liverpool Bay-29 lives

June 2-H. M. Submarine Thetis.

lost; salvaged on Oct. 23. Lo (instructed by Mr, C.Y. Kwan) chee and Hool Tip-beng..

Guilty. June 18 French submarine for first accused: Mr. H.W, Lee finstructed by Mr. Woo Pak-ying)! He was banged in Hongkong Prison Phenix sank-71 lives lost.

Second for the second. third; fourth and on fith accused,

Verdict-First accused

November 1, 1939. accused Guilty "and recom-

OCTOBER

Jury-Messra, B.A. Proulx (Fore-mended to mercy. He was granted man),

SN. a reprieve. Third and fourth ac- Tham Khai hong. Potuloff, P.T. Mann, Wong Sim-yee, used Not Guilty. F.J. dos Remedios and KIKE: *Haase. ...

23 and 24-MAN SHIU chargea Verdict-Lam Kam-chuen, Fung with the murder of "a fellow- Chak, Li Shek-man and Leung Tal prisoner, Chan Shek-lam, «then found Guilty, Leung Chau found serving a 15-year term for at- Not Guilty.

tempted murder, in Hongkong All sentences were commuted by Prison, on August 26, 1929, the Governor to 10 years' penal Counsel for the Crown-Mr. J.B.. servitude on April 19, 1939.

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DECEMBER 7 B.N

City Road to Satkung yesterday.

The victims, Wong Yau, 38, mar... Lieut. Comdr. C. B Thompson

ried woman, and the girl Lo Wing- placed on Retd List with rank of yuk 15, were approaching Wong Comdr. (Nov. 23).

Keng Tsal Village when they were Lleuts to be Lieut.-Comdr-H Asurprised by the men, one of whom N. Haggard, M. S... Townsend, NR. Quill, O. Brocklebank, G. & Bingham brandished a revolver at them, Powell, J.

Clutton-Baker, D. E. Mana- | The two women were relieved of

E. Mack, G, Hare, R.

money amounting to $27.39. F. B. Currie, J. N. Garnett;

Seld.

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P. G. O. Sydney-Turner, W. G. Boaks.

A. C. Macdonald R RR. 8. Pennefs down the two robbers, who were

A. G. E. ther, HEF. Tweedle,

rgins, J. C. Stopford,

Escount Jocelyn, R

3. L. Haramond. J. C. C. Henley, A. B Cole, A. J. Dent (Dec. 1),

Paymr. Comdr. N. R. F. Redhead "List with rank" of placed on Retd. " Paymr. Capt. (Dec. 1). DECEMBER

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川

Lleut to be Leut-Comdrs, with reny as stated!-0. L. Parnfeld (Nov.

25) Supplem it to the London Gazette

15): C. G. Lawson (Nov.

to Tuesday, December 12-

WAE OFFICE, DEC. 15 REGULAR ARMY

Maj. Gen. F. C Roberts, V.C., D.SU, Dec. -Earthquake in Anato i." OBE., M.C, to retire on ret nav

OBITUARY

[Dec. 18).

COMMANDS AND STAFF

The police subsequently tracked

arrested, and $17.99 was recovered.

AIRPORT NEWS Imperial Airways:

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1940

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The folle spota. are made:-Lt- K.C.B., OM.O., D.8.O., Col, E. Lan Gen. (now Gen) Sir John G. DAL 1"

Re from G.O.C:-13-C. Aldershot Deaths during the year included

Comd, to be a Corps Comdr. (Sept. the 10llowing prominent persons:- Com

3): Lt.-Gen. A. P. Brooke, C.B. D.S.O.. | Princess Louise (Duchera of Col Comet. RA, from 0.0.0-in-G.. Arkyll); Pope Pius XI; W. B Yeats: Southern Comd., to be a Corps Comdr. Claude Swanson; Lt-Col. J. Mulr-(Sept. 1): Maj-Gen. T. R. Eastwood. head: Douglas Fairbanks. sen; An-Eastwood D.8.0. M.C. from Comdt.

to be Comdr. (Dec. 1); Col. (Hon. Pan thony Fokker; Lord Bhuttlesworth: Maj-Gen.) A. Carton de Wiart. V.C.. King Ghazi: Earl Granville; Lord C.B. C.M.G. D80, ret, pay," to be Duveen, Lord Banderson: Patriarch Comdr. and to be granted the actg. Prent Defence Mr. -Inglis

rank of Malen. (Nov. 28). Miron Cristea: Major-Gen, Bir To be Star Capts. (July 28):----Mal Hosang (instructed by Mr. C.A.

Charles Cortran; Admiral Sir Stan-w. M. W. Collins, M.C. Dorset B; 19 and 20-LEUNG CHI, 31, and Satherton "Russ): TSOI ON-CHAI, 28, charged with Jury-Messrs. R, Abrahain (Foreley Colville: Dr. Bigmund Freud: Ms). R. M. Gidlow Jackson. D.R.O. Vice-Admiral Yr Reginald Hender. Loyal R: Capt. C. Harford, C 'ds: Capt. R. Delscombe, M.BE. B. Boots: 'the murder of an earth coolle. man), Lo Ho-yung, Chau Wah- Wong King-tsun, at the Nam Shangork, FM. Silva, HR. de Finna, Ng son; PayDiaster-Rear Admiral CA Capt. B. G. On, IL

A F. Dunbar; Commander Frank Teahouse, Reclamation Street, on Chi-mann and Sham Taze-chung. March 4, 1939.

Verdict Guilty. Accused was Wild; Sir John Astbury: Sir Henry Lunn; Sir Herbert Gone; Sir Henry Counsel for the Crown-Mr. J. hanged in Hongkong Prison on

Norman; r Philip Sasson; 8. 8. Whyatt; Defence-Mr. H.C. Macna- | November 22, 1939. mara (instructed by Mr. W.C. 30 and 31-PANG YTU-WUI, 40, Van Dine; Frank Tate; A. G. Ogli- Hung) for first accused; Mr. DJN. married woman, charged with thee; R. L. Scott; Gordon Manley; Anderson (Instructed by Mr. PM. murder of her husband's concubine, Hodgson) for second accused.

Wan Hang-chung.

Wu Pei-tu: Ma Hsiang-po; J. A. Lyons: James Crouch: C. H. Roll: Dr. E. R. A. Seligman; Col, Merea - dier; Dd. Mahmed Spaho; Admira Sir Hugh Binclair. Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Douglas, M. Chur de Chap- Jury-Messra, H.R. Webb (Fore- pelain. Bir Reginald Glancy; Sir Verdict-Both *accused found man), Lal Ful-lan, GT. Anderson William Prouz: Gente Eumerio- Guilty. They were banged Li Hong-E. Reed, Kan Yan-taun, J.E.poulos; Alice Brady: Havelock Fills. kong Prison on May 24, 1939.

Jury-Messrs. *FI.C.E. Becher Counsel for the Crown-Mr. T.J. (Foreman), Poon Kwan-wuf, Chan Gould; Defence-Mr, D.JN. Ander- Yeung-chai, G.E, Ahwee, Tan on-son (instructed by Mr. R.MM. lam, Chung Kam-thuen and Chan King), Thul-wah,

Montalto and Kuang Chow-11.

.21 and 24-WONG KAM-WAN, Verdict-Guilty with strong* re-.

charged with the murder of Wong Chung in a matshed at San Ti, New Territories, in the early hours of January 5, 1939.

Floyd Gibbons,

commendation to mercy: Accused A total of $10,000 has been given was pardoned,

27 and 28--TANG CHU, allas Shu Hang-tsal, 24, charged with Counsel for the Crown-Mr. J. the murder of Leung Ki 21, in

by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

for the relief of families of war dead residing in the outskirts of Chengtu (Central News).

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