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BURGLAR SENTENCED.

SEQUEL TO EXCITING STRUGGLE

OBITUARY.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN

· PORTUGUESE RESIDENT.

ROYAL TOUR BEGINS.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1927.

"DIPHENSO"

DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK LEAVE.

WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND WHITE ANT

The discovery of an armed bur- We regret to announce the death

London, Jun. 6. giar on premises in Russell Street, of Mr. M. "P. Remedios, the The Duke and Duchess of York's a desperate struggle which ensued dccountant of the Eastern Exten-train arrived at Portsmouth Dock in the darkness and in which twosion Telegraph Co., which occur yard at one o'clock in the after- mon fought grimly for the posses- red, yesterday at his resideficc, 8,noon, in bright sunshine, and drew sion of an ugly-looking knife, and Humphreys Avenue, Kowloon, [up at the railway jetty, alongside. the eventual capture of the Intra- aftor he had been confined to bed which H. M. S. Renown Was der after he had infleted a num for nearly four months with moored. The Commander-in- "ber of rusty cuts on his adversary, paralysis..

were facts which emerged from

The late Mr. Remedies was 45 the hearing of charges of attempt years of age, and had been in the ed burglary, wounding and possce-employ of the Eastern Extension sion of A dangerous weapon Telegraph Co. for 28 years. Ile Ngainst An elghteen-year-old joined as an operator at the age Chinese youth at the Central of 17 and ruse to the position of Magistracy. "this morning. The ecountant, which he still held up casa occurred as a sequel to the to the time of his death. exciting affair in the early hours of yesterday morning, when the premises in which Mr. Sirdar Khun, the Chief Clerk of the far- bour Office. lives at No. 32 Russell Street, were on the point of being burgled.

Mr. Sirdar Khan, told the Bench to-day that he was lying on his bed near the window when a noise made him aware of the fact that a burglar had climbed on to the verandah, It was but matter of seconds before wit ness unlatched the window and

The late Mr. Remedios was a well-known and highly-respected Portuguese resident. Of a quiet disposition, he was very popular amongst his friends. He leaves an aged mother, wife and nine children to mourn his loaa.

The funeral will pass the Monument at 5.30 p.m. to-day,

Police Sergeant. Herbert.

The death took place, at Kowloon Hospital last evening Lance-Sergeant Herbert,, of

the

of

the

Chief at Portsmouth and others greeted them and when they boarded the Renown, the Duke's Standard was broken at the main mast and the ships in harbour fired a Royal Salute. H.M.S. Renown safted at 1.30amid an out- burst of cheers.-Router.

PICTURESQUE SCENE,

Rugby, Jan. 6. The battle cruiser Renown, left Portsmouth at half past one this afternoon, bearing the Duke and Duchess of York on their voynge to Australia and New Zealand.

The Prince of Wales, Prince Henry and Prince George travelled with them from London to Porte- mouth and accompanied them on board the warship.

The scene of embarkation was turrets of the great vessel, which, picturesque. The decks and

went outside, where he encountered Hongkong Police Torce, who was in the brilliant sun shone like a

found shot outside his room at Tsim Tsa Tsui station wednesday morning.

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The deceased officer, who was previously in the East Surrey Regiment, had been in the force since 1924 and had become popular

the burglar. The man struggled violently, even after he had been thrown to the ground. In that position, unseen by his adversary, he drew out a weapon (which was subsequently found to have been. fashioned from a razor), and in- illeted several maty cuts on wit-with all, who knew him. His nens left shoulder.. The weapon tragic death is widely regretted. was wrested from the burglar's hand with great difficulty, and in doing so, witness received another eut in his hand.

The funeral, will take place this evening, the cortege passing the Monument at 5 p.m.

Mr. W. E. Rose.

It is with much regret that we have to chronicle the death of Mr.

Asked if ho byd.anything to say, the defendant admitted that he was on burglarious intent, but that .he did not mean to harm Mr. Sir-W. Role, who, known affection

dar Khan. If that had been his ob- jeet, he could quite easily have used the knife on a more vital part. He could, for instance, have cut his ad- versary's stomach open!

His Worship imposed sentences aggregaling six months hard

silver ship, were fined with sailors. in their blog with white collars, linked arm in arm. As the Duke stepped on board, his Standard was broken at the masthead and there was a crash of twenty-one guns as the vessels in harbour. fired the Royal salute, while the party were "piped on" by the boatswain in accordance with the old custom which prevailed in the days, when Nelson boarded the Victory."The Prince of Wales, as the senior officer, took the inspection of the Guard of Honour of one hundred Royal Marines. assembleit or the quarter, deck. ately by the sobriquet of "Clock They presented a striking picture Tower," had for many yours been in their blue and gold uniforms well-known "personality in the with white pith helmets, caught by City. Death took place at the the sunlight. French Hospital early this mor-Within half an hour the fare- ning, Deceased, who had not been wells had been said, the Princes la-well for two or three months past, returned ashore and the Renown

was 'admitted to hospital.on Tues: slipped_her__moopings. All the skips in harbour were dressed and day. In regard to yet another charge of returning from banishment. Sub- The late Mr. Rose, who was a manned, and syrens were sounded Inspecter. Vicent, produred finger brother of Mr. L. A. Rose, archi-while the guns of battleships, fron print records which showed thatteet, was for many years to the Duke, Marlborough, Benbow and the defendant had been twice con-seen practically every day on the Emperor of India simultaneously victed for larceny, and was banish- "corner of Queen's Road and Ped-crashed" out a magnificent Royal ed on the last occasion for tender Street, where he was a friend-Salute

hour.

years.

ly and cheful gossiper with a The Duke and Duchess appeared On this charge Mr. Lindsell im-wide circle of acquaintances. it on the promenade deck, waving posed an additional sentence of six was this habit of his which carned last good-byes to the Princes and months and twenty strokes of the him the nick-name of "Clock cheering crowds. Four destroyars birch.

Tower," for he was always to be escorted the Renown until sunset, Been near that former landmark. and five giant flying-bonts àlse He was a cheery and companion-accompanied them round the Isle. able man and his passing removes of Wight.-British Wireleea, |a well-liked figure.

POLICE PROMOTION.

SEGT. MASON'S NEW RANK.

After having been connected with the local Police Force since 1920, Sergt. Mason, of the Traffic Department, has been appointed to the rank of Sub-Inspector of the mechanical work of the Force.

Sub-Inspector Mason joined the Force in December: 1920, and become a Sergeant three years. later. He was put in charge of the mechanical department" in January, 1924. His work consists of repairing and overhauling police vehicles, of which there are. cleven A. J. S. ecombinations, three motor vans, and one motor car, and also regular examinations of all

Decensed, who 67 years of age, was prominently identified with the Craigongower Cricket Club, at which he had for some years look--

" AT THE CINEMAS.

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ed "after the grounds. In his "FEET OF CLAY" AT THE STAR. younger days he was a well-known locul runner, and utterly had taken much interest in lawn bowls."

The funeral takes place this evening at five o'clock.

FLIGHT TO INDIA.

SIR SAMUEL HOARE AT KARACHI,

Rugby, Jan. 8.` Sir Samuel Hoare, the Secretary publle vehicles, commercial, cars, for Air, Lady Maud Monre and

Air Vice-Marshal Sir Geoffrey.

A rather remarkable picture is perhaps the best way to describe "Feet of Clay," a Paramount pro- duction, which is showing at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, until next Saturday. Paramount have always been associated with the best films produced, and in "Feet of Clay," which embraces an all-star caste, a picture of unusual excellence has resulted.

The story generally follows the orthodox, in this case two women loving one man, but the end of the picture is easily the most grip- ping, when an imaginary effort

torries, und, private cars when necessary, in order to ensure they Saimond landed. at Karachi at depicts the weary march of dead ure kept in the best possible con-

souls through the skies, where an. dition, and so conduce to the safe-This is the first long-distance archangel sits at a big book and ty of driving on. Hongkong's dif-passenger flight ever carried out directs which of the portals each

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LATEST EXPORT FIGURES.

Colombo, Jan. 6. Ceylon rubbor exports for December wero 6,493 tons, with an exportable maximum of 5,000 tons,

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