1941-08-26 — Page 3

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

GENERAL

Traffic Report Before (NEW CHINESE MINISTER

Meeting Of K.R.A.

TO AUSTRALIA FETED

At the Hongkong Hotel yesterday afternoon a tea party was given in honour of MR, HSU MO, the first Chinese Minister to the Commonwealth of Australia, and his colleagues, by the Australian

Mr. Choi Hling presided.

ALTERATIONS TO ARGYLE STREET Chinese Association.

LIGHTING RECOMMENDED

The August meeting of the General Committee of the Kuwloon Beslienta' Association held recently in the St. Andrew's Church Hall was well attended.

Those present were Mr. D. W.Munton, President; Lt. Col. E, D. Blatthews, Vice-President; Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, Hon. Secretary: Mr. R. H. Wong, Bon. Treasurer; Dr. S. G. Kirkby-Gomes, Major C. M. Manners, Mr. R. Pestonji, Mrs. H. F. Phillips, Dr. A. M. Rodrigues, Mr. R. J. Shrigley, Mr. D. O. SUver, Dr. J, T. Smalley, Mr. J. N. Sweeney, Rev. H. A. Wittenbach and Mr. B. Wyllo.

Apologies for absence were re that when roads are resurfaced. ceived from Hon. Mr. Leo atop-cock and hydrant covers pre D'Almada e Castro, Mr. Lam Ming often left elther above or below Fan. Mr. R. A. da Silva, and Mr. the level of the surface. Young 'sun Dart.

Welcoming Mr. Hsu Mo and his party, MRS. L. 8. CHOW, made a short, amart speech wishing the new Chinese Legation all the suc cesses in their mission.

Mr. Hau Mo, who was requested {

to say a few words. stated that

the gathering was the most fater- ROUND THE

esting of all those he had had since his arrival from Chungking. He thanked the Australian Chi- of those of his colleagues for the nese Association in his name and

kind reception.

ABSOLUTELY CONFIDENT

said that he was absolutely con

In course of his speech, Mr. Hsu

fident of the success of his mission The chief business was the con-

and that everything will be done Amongst other things severe for the welfare of China and the sideration of а

report submitted criticisms were made of the new Australian Commonwealth

b the Traffle and

with various matters which it was decided to bring to the notice of the appropriate Authorities.

SEVERE CRITICISMS

Point-

POLICE COURTS

AT CENTRAL

TENTH CONVICTION

Stated

by the prosecution to have nine previous convictions,

Street Light traffic circus at the Kowloon City ing again and again to the eonfi-Tsui Chan-hung, 26, unemployed, ing sub-Committee, which dealt end of Prince Edward Road. Indence of non-failure in his mis- who was charged before Mr. G. T some places the road is too narsien, Mr. Hsu then presented the Lowry yesterday with the larceny row the shape of the elevated other members of the new Lega-of a Parker fountain pen from Ko portion of the circus makes turntion. These included the danger caused ing difficult in some cases: some

Kal-mel, at Wellington Street, near After tea. by too Uberal application of granite parts of the road are flooded after was taken.

a group photograph Aberdeen Street, on Saturday, was chips to road surfaces, the very rain, the lighting is adequate.

sentenced to one year's hard The new Legation bud state of certain roads especially and there is much danger to chil- besides Mr. Hsu Mo. Dr. M. L. Tuan, vision for two years.

labour and put under Police super- that part of Chatham Road north dren who run between the ele-Counsellor; Mr. C. Y. Hu, First σ Hanghom Eridge, and the fact rated grass covered centre and Secretary: Dr K. C. Cheng,

houses along the road.

Second Secretary; Mr. C. Lee, Thira Secretary, Mr. Y. C. Hsueh, Attache and Miss Y. Y. Woo, alsu Attache.

EUROPEAN CAUTIONED

Alterations to the lighting in Argyle Street and a curtailing of the islands at the Junction of Forfar Road and Argyle Street were also recommended. The very great danger of the

comprises,

Det.-Sgt. W. G. Morrison pro-

secuted.

ALLEGED HOUSEBREAKER Appearing before Mr. D. J. N. Anderson on two charges of house breaking at two residences on the

MARRIAGES Peak, Yang Chang-tang, 24, un-

layout at the junction of Tui ANNOUNCED

Unjustifiable Assault and Castle Peak Roads was als

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On Delivery Boy

whilst

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The following forthcoming mar. rtages are announced:

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employed, was remanded for 49 hours on the application of Agt. W. Willerton.

Yang was alleged to have broken into No. 115 The Peak on Aug. 24 R.A.. and stealing one handbag contain- Missing $11.95 in money, one purse,

stressed here again, children use the island as a playground. The European member un the island itself narrow the road staff of the Dairy Farm. Ice and unnecessarily.

Mr. F. W. Deakin, Gunner, the high Cold Storage Company. Ltd., E. J.

ground between the two roads in Mount Davies Barracks, and Videro, was sumunoned before question makes the road junction Ruby Chan. No. 16, Saj Yeung two pairs of sun glasses, two Major A. N. Macfadyen at the Cen-

a blind corner, which should be Chol Street,

rosarys, the property of Miss G. tral Magistracy yesterday by Tung eliminated if possible.

Ybarra, children's nusre, Defend. Mun, a delivery voy employed by!

Mr. Kwok Wai-leung. staff of ant was also charged with break- the sanie firm. for common as

Road American Express Co. lne, and ing into No. 114 The Peak and sault.

residing at No. 32, Lockhart Road. stealing from the premises two and Miss Chan Wai-yin, teacher. patrs of spectacles, one rosary bead No. 78. Thomson Road

bracelet, one gold cross, two bangles, one gold ring, one silver expanding necklace, one imitation pearl necklace and one carved Jade, total value $104, the property of Lady J. Blackburn.

£1

Car

LADY NORTHCOTE

DUE TODAY

FURTHER ACTION Congestion of Waterloo caused by motor Videro, who pleaded guilty to the company using this as

repair workshop offence through Mr. W. A. Mac was also brought to notice, and kinlay, was bound over in the sum recommendations were made that or $16 for six months.

further action be taken to keep Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ, who slow moving traffe such as tricy- represented the complainant, aldeles on the inside of the islands! that the summons was taken out which reduce Prince Edward Road, i vindicate complainant's position Waterloo Road, and Argyle Street and to prevent a repetition of this to comparatively narrow dimen- kind of assault,

Complainant, he sald, had been employed as a delivery boy for three Faber, A.F.C. containing various cote are to lunch today with the

A long report from Mr. S. E years by the company. Defendani suggestions as regards traffic con- was also employed by the same trol. lighting of cars, and mark-

Chinese Members of Counell and their ladies at the residence of the

Arm.

sions.

Lady Northcote, the wife of Hts Geoffry Northcote, is due to arrive which two revenue officers and four

INTIMIDATION CASE Excellency the Governor, Sir

Further hearing of the case in in the Colony this morning.

His Excellency and Lady North- others are charged with intimida- tion was adjourned by Major Macfadyen yesterday to the after- noon of Sept. 2.

ing of pavements during blackHon. Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam. outs was considered, and it was decided to forward copies to the several services concerned.

Several letters were read from proposed abolition of children's parents who protested against the

special bus tickets.

The defendants are Mo, Kang. 51, senior revenue officer, Leung Chin, 23, revenue officer, Mo Yu- keng, 29, draughtsman, Mo Kwan-

telegram received from the Secre. 42, shop master.

pok, 21, draughtsman, Yu Yuk-lin. The following is the copy of a 21, married woman and La Yeung.

HI.K. THANKED

tary of State for the Colonies by

STRUCK ON CHEST On July 12, Mr. Russ continued. about 5,15 a.m. complainant was removing, in the course of his business, some milk buckets to a van in order to send them to the Bassoon Depot. Without giving any explanation, and as far as we know, Mr. Russ said, without any the Kowloon Motor Bus Company

It was however, ascertamed from His Excellency the Governor:--- reason, defendant came out of the

Aug. 27, 1941. depot and struck complainant two that there was no intention to Following from Colonel Moore blows on the chest Tals assault abolish such tickets at the moment, was witnessed by Chan Hing, the though the conditions under which driver of the van.

they are issued may have to be Complainant made a report to the Police and was sent to Queen Mary Hospital where bruises were found on him.

Mr. Russ said that defendant was given an opportunity Co

revised.

The question of inadequate bus services was also deali with, but the Committee agreed that they could do no more in this respect for the time being.

Brabazon:

The complainant in the case 15 Chu Pak-yuen, 29, merchant, of No. 109 Des Voeux Road Central.

Mr. Alfred S. K. Lau, assisted by Det.-Sgt. W. Summers, 1s pro- Latest £8,000 from South China secuting. Li Yeung is defended by Morning Post War Fund gratefully Mr. 8. Ng-Quinn and the rest by acknowledged. Please convey my Mr. M. A. da Silva, deep appreciation. Such generous help to our united war effort in- valuable.

KILLED BY BUS

Running across the road between

AT KOWLOON

WIZARD GAOLED

apologise. A letter was written to The need for some system of hin pointing out that the assault signals, which would indicate to

Before Mr. Macnamara, Si Sin-. was absolutely unjustifiable and residenta in outlying districts that two buses in Queen's Road West Wing, 19, wizard "by profession," asking him if he would apologise the ferries had stopped running near the Tai Ping Theatre yester-was sentenced to six weeks hard. and undertake not to assault during a typhoon, was mentioned; day, Leung Ho, 35, was hit by the labour for stealing, by means of a complainant again and to pay $5 a special sub-committee was ap- rear wheel of one of the vehicles trick, $240 from Yuen San-fung towards costs and $5 as compensa pointed. to go into the matter and and was found to be dead when married woman.. tion. No reply was received.

FACTS CORRECT

Mr. Mackinlay said that the facts as outlined by Mr. Russ were. to all intents and purposes, cor rect. He said that the assault was one of those unfortunate things that happened.

It was one of the duties of com plainant, sald Mr. Mackinlay. to bring milk at a definite time in the morning, and if it was brought late the whole routine would be upset

report.

taken to Queen Mary Hospital.

Travelling Trader Fined2ng

For Technical Offencemplying with the complainant's

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Det-Sergt. D. G, MacPherson said that two men not in custody, dressed in wizard gowns" passed by No. 111, Yu Chau Street on Aug.

the

by Mr. Macnamara yesterday for авец them to worship a gog for her as stealing a gold ring and a wrist band's good health in Americs. Watch from Uni Kam-chol in Apri

BAILS REDUCED they visited her residence The case in which Revenue off- Remarking that he was taking it as a technical offence Mr. G. on Aug. 20 where they obtained cer C. J. E. Scott, 23, and Revenue F. Lower at the Central Magistracy yesterday imposed a fine of $3 $5.40 for foss-sticka..

Officers Fok Man-chang, 22, and on CHENG PING, 27, travelling trader, who pleaded guilty to a

In the course of the rites, 81 Fok Yang-chan are charged with charge of attempting to bring Into the Colony 1,040 rolls of black din-wing, and the two others, in-conspiracy to obtain money by The day previous to the incident

cotton cloth, which were not on the manifest, at the China Mer structed her to put $240 in a means of extortion and with de- complainant was over an hour late

chants Wharf, Connaught Road West, on Aug. 15.

match-box and to place it under manding. with menaces, $100, $50 In arriving with the milk. The Reverie Officer W. V. Ahern Kau, 28. clerk, Lee Wong 30 managed to substitute the box and was fixed by Mr. Macfadyen for her pillow. The men, however, and $150 from different persons, excuse he gave was considered, not sold that during a routine search travelling trader, Mui Bam, 24 the theft was only discovered after hearing on Sept. 1. by defendant, but by defendant's on a British ship at the wharf a travelling trader. Kwok L, 32. the expiration of the "promised immediate principal, not being parts of revenue officer came travelling trader, and Wong Sam, week adequate. The following morning across a number of packages of 32, travelling trader, who all he was again late and defendant, cintl. The manifest was called pleaded guilty through Mr. Bidney losing his temper, committed the for and no such item was kept on Ng-Quinn, to similar offences on assault, which Mr. Mackinlay said it. The cloth was taken to the I. board the same vessel, were each men appeared charged with disis in charge of the case. he must agree, was not justifiable, and E. Office and later in the day tint $25.

MB. RUSS'S LETTER

& number of people came to claim. Referring to the letter written | It.

by Mr. Ruga, Mr. Mackinlay: sald

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On the application of Mr. M.A. da Silva, who is for the defense, DISORDERLY CONDUCT

bulls of the defendants were re- Meduced from $2,500 to $1,500. Before Mr. Macnamara eight Det.-Sub-Insp. R. Cunningham

orderly conduct at the Empress The first was charged with at... Skating Rink, Nathan Road,^^on tempting to import 162 rolls of 'Baturday night,”nda al

Mr. O. Y. Kwan, who appeared anmanifested black cotton cloth Accused were H. E. Silva, A. N.

MARINE COURT

JUNK MASTER FINED

It was referred to the immediate for defendant, submitted that the the second with 100 ro, the Olsson, A H Gil, J. J Gomes, N. principal of defendant and com- offence was purely a technical one third with 230 rolls, the fourth Ferreira, LB. Smirke, Ho "Tong plainant was asked to go to see and was probably an accident with 222 rolls, the arth with 175 and Ozan Yalig, the latter charged. A fine of $50 was imposed by him complainant failed to do so the part of the man with whom rolig and sixth with 200 rolls. and that was the reason why the defendant trusted with the goods.

with potassatolt of an Iron Bar nt Comdr. J. Jolly at the Marine letter was not answered.

Ho further submitted that a Bo

Pleading guilty to attempting to for an unlawful purpose

Court yesterday on a junk, master Mr. Mackinley said that the is minal ane, or a caution, would be import 400 rolls of unmanifested The hottie was adjourned to Who was charged with having ault was hot serious and submit sufficient to meet the offence black cloth into the Colony on Monday at 1.10 sm. P *ted that the case could be wellark MORE CHARGED

board the same vessel, Cheung

FEDERAL NOVEL WOMAN GAULED. mpt by a caution and greqyatë Bix other defondants, Cheung Shine, do, shop-keeper, was fined

ustide was done,

Kee 38, travelling, trader Tee 30

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salled his craft from the port of Vietoria to a point outside the welers of the Colony without having obtained clearance papers for the yoYard,

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