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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."

MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1927,

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WUHU OUTRAGES.

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to call Mr. Butterfield.

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Bank, sald when tho choque was

The Educational Authorities compound. after a rather uncom- presented he went to the telephone have now prepared the Regula-fortable meal there they left: On retions, for Rogistration, which again, with what luggage they. turning to his desk, he saw the seem to differ in several ways could carry, and by a devious froth those put out in other prisoner walking through the Provinces,

route through graves and over Bank towards the Dos Voeux Road From the point of view of Mirice folds they roached the safety entrance. Witness asked theston Schools, the most. Interest-

note after the of the B. and S. Hulk about 9 ing Item la a prisoner if he had presented a article on the curriculum: "No o'clock. cheque, and he replied in the school shall include religious negativo. Witness, however, felt courses in the curriculum, nor sure he was the man, and detained practise any religious ceremony," him in the office.

statements and

If this means what it, accms to

Saving Women and Children.

When the women and children

mean, it would: appear to be Im-from the Customs Compound ar- In reply to the prisoner, witness possible for any Christian school rived at the hulk about 7 o'clock,

to register without losing its said he had no proof that he Christian character. Tho Pro- a mossage came from the outdoor (prisoner) was the man who pre-vincial Board of Christian Educa- staff quarters sent by the Harbour sented the cheque.

tion has sent a strong deputation Master to the Commissioner, ask- to the Government to ask them Sergt. A. V Baker spoke to the prisoner having pointed out a Aling cabinet on the seventh floor of the A.P.C. building and telling him there was a pistol and Ammunition inside. Whon charg- ed, the prisoner wrote his own signed them. Asked if he wished to ask the witnesa any question, the prisoner sald he was forced to sign the statements, because he was badly

After beaten by the police. Ho addedly there residents in Nantai will some trouble the women and chil

at the Long Bridge, and whilst it which they were sitting. that he could prove he was feel quite at rest.

dren were brought to the B. and S. The weather is what we expect Hulk, the men remaining to pro assaulted by the police, as his legit this time of year. Saturday as tect their goods and chattels, as was injured. When arrested, he hot as a cool day in summer, with best they might. That night the had a handkerchief on him which bright sunshine; then two days of men slept in the hulk, the women was marked with bloodstains. cold and heavy rain.

and children occupying berths in the str. Shasi which was lying Sergt. Baker said when prisoner

alongside. searched, IL blood-stained handkerchief was found on him. The prisoner's right leg was injured on the shin bone.

to explain reasons for including ing for assistance. In the Com- thig note, and to make clear what missioner's absence the Nanking Christian education tande for. Vice-Consul with three other men

The marince who are now in command on Nantai Island, and set out immediately in an cndony- who "sometimes by arrangement our to affect their release. Their with the Foochow Recreation housn was found Gurrounded Club) use, the Race Course for drill, are a pleasant contrast to by soldiers, who, although they the soldiers who passed on north-were supposed to be guard- wards some time ago-woll-cloth- ed, stalwart, decent-looking men

ing them, were in fact spend- for the most part, And, incidental-ing their time pilfering various ly nearly all natives of Fukten, articles even from the rooma in Thore is still a Chinese gunboat

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Incea.

A sergeant interpreter at the Central Police Station said he was present when the prisoner made and signed his statements. He alid not see anyone strike the

prisoner.

Prisoner's Statement.

In making a statement with re- gard to the first charge, the pri- ner admitted it was his intention

SHANGHAI TENSION. Houses Plundered Near Siccawei,

At 3.30 a.m. F.M.S.

Emerald arrived in response to a signal from the Wolsey from Nan-

The Dan Kang News Agency, king and messages were sent to says the Shun Pau, reports that at the various people who were still

tions have been sent to Loonghwn and Hung Jno. At about 1 am.

Emerald to the Resctic.. reports of firing were heard at At dawn the str. Shusi was these places; as a result of this the moved out into midstream, the

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In reply to his Lordship, without 8 p.m. last Sunday (13th left on shore to proceed immedi- ness said there was no truth in inst.) three companies of soldiers ately on hoard either the hulk or the prisoner's allegations that he attached to the 47th Regiment, H.ALS. Wolsey. By 10 am. Wuhu, was beaten by the police.

under, the command of Tau Ting was to all intents and purposes Answering the jury, Sergt.zung, arrived at Sicanwei, and sec-evacuated. Baker said when a man was rested it was usual to take from him all articles with which he might attempt to commit suicide, such as handkerchiefs and boot-people residing in the vicinity were Wolsey taking her place beside the thrown into a state of panie, behulk. A landing party way Rent lieving that fighting had begun and by H.M.S. Emerald to the Jardine many persons fled into the French Matheson Hulk, took the Kutwo LEATHERSTOCKING TALES Concession. The Annamite cons-of and made her fast alongside tables on duty on the boundary Emerald. During the morning immediately locked the iron gate. there were the usual processions The situation for a time was very and speeches ashore and during the afternoon the mob began loot- From inquiries made yesterdaying in the outdoor staff's quar

A clean sweep was made of it was ascertained that the shots ters.

Master's house. were fired by deserted soldiers, the Harbour

the afternoon the who were plundering houses in the Later in to steal the pistol and ammunition,

neighbourhood of Siecawei.

Chinese passengers on the str. Shasi perhaps not unnaturally but when he got as far as the filing cabinet, it struck him that it was

resenting the delay, beran to be Tel. Kowloon No. 3

troublesome, so the women and a great risk. He became frighten- Three minutos from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station.ed, so he put the arms inside the

children were transferred to the Hankow, Mar. 16... Kutwo and sent down that even- Entirely under English Management Electric Light and Fans throughout cabinet. With regard to

the Every Room with Private Bath. Lounge, Bar and Billard-Rooms:

The report mentioned at the ing under the protection of H.M.S. Unrivalled Cuisine under the personal supervision of the proprietress. second charge, he said the witnesa final meeting of the British Wolsey to Shanghai. The Kutwo from the Bank could not prove Terms moderate. Special terms to families on application to:

Mrs. J. H. OXBERRY, Proprietress. that he was the man who present- Municipal Council yesterday that was fired on shortly after leaving

Nationalist Wuhu but no one was hurt. ed the cheque. He added that her. Eugene Chen, was just walking through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, had

Thursday was spent by the Cor- Bank to take a short cut to his promised to repair the British War

Memorial on the Bund, was denied rissioner trying to get assurance destination,

by Minister Chen here to-day, of adequate protection, with some In an interview with your cor- success though at present there respondent, he said that when, on are horses as well as soldiers bil. January 4th, the British Consul Jeted in the Harbour Master's General told him of the defacement house and in the Customa Club; of the Cenotaph he expressed his and to-day, Sunday, we have just personal regret at the incident. He heard that three clerks (Chinese) promised to have the posters re of the Native Customs have been moved from the Cenotaph. This badly mauled, one perhaps fatal- was done the same evening. Asly, in Wuhu. regards the chains around the Cen- otaph, which had been removed, a request was made that an inquiry)

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WOMAN FINED.

VISIT TO WELLINGTON BARRACKS.

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A woman dressed in European style, who gave her name RB

Watsechi, appeared before Mr. R.

said he had sub a special watch for defendant. He noticed defendant speak about three or four minutes with the guard and then enter the barracks. He found her later in the guard room,

The jury, without retiring, re- turned unanimous verdict of "Guilly" on both counts.

Deliberate Act.

HANKOW CENOTAPH.

No Promise to Repair.”

His Lordship said the evidence against the prisoner was very clear. He was a young man; otherwise, a much more severe sentence would be imposed. It seemed that he had no cxcuse to offer for what he had done. It was a deliberate criminal act, and prisoner was a disgrace might be made as to their where-

both to himself and his family. abouta. Beyond this, there was.no GIFT TO UNIVERSITY. On the first charge he would have official or uncleial exchange of to go to prison for one year with communications between the Na- hard labour, and on the accondtionalist Government and the Bri- count he would be sent to prison tish authorities concerning the Mr. Chen. said.--- for two years, the sentence fo run Cenotaph

Canton Gazette. concurrently.

Sir Joseph Kemp mentioned other proceedings which were to be taken against the prisoner, "and his Lordship said he would deal with those later, Lefore a different jury.

PROF. LANGSNER.

ACCUSED OF ARMS SMUGGLING.

Professor Maximilan Langsner, M. L. L. C., anid to be an ex- ponent of occult sciences, was Inspector Blackman reminded arrested at noon yesterday (days the Manila Bulletin of Thursday

his Worship that the same woman inst) on a charge of amuggling had been up before him on Septem-firearms E. Lindsell this morning, charged ber 7th last, but, owing to

into the Philippine alalands. Chief John Nevins." with going into Wellington Barnisunderstanding, his racks without permission, at 2had discharged her on that occa- |

Worship head of the secret service and his

alda, made the arrest. ́o'clock this morning.

Defendant said two bluejackets chased her and as she had no place to dodge into she ran into Wolling- ton Barracks to avoid them.

A Provost Sergeant who was on

sion.

Professor Langsner was in his room at the Manila Hotel when the arrest was made. When first ap- proached by the secret service any man, he denied ho owned Brearms. A search of his rooma Mr. Lindsell (to defendant): revealed two revolvers and a

large box of ammunition.

Mr. "Lindsoll:-Has she any money?

Inspector Blackman:-Nono at all, your Worship.

If you do this sort of thing, you will be fined very heavily. This duty at Seven and Sixpenny Hillime you are fined $10, or 14 days. Printed and Published for the Proprietor by FREDERICK PERCY FRANKLIN, at 1 and 3, Wyndham, Street, in the City of Victoria, Hongkong.

The kuns, ammunition and Pro- fessor Langaner were taken to secret service headquarters. Later Langsner was brought be. fore municipal court where he was released on Pesos 100 bail,

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INGENIOUS HAWKER.

BUT CAUGHT BY POLICE.

It was stated that defendant had rigged up an instrument consist- ing of a cross bar rovolving on the top of a pivot, the winner being A novel method of disposing of the purchaser of the number at his cigarettes was used by a haw-!

ker selling his wares at a theatri- which the stick pointed when It cal matshed at Honghom, but the finally came to rest. The winner Police Interfered on the ground stead of receiving payment in that it was a gamble. The stall cash was givon a packet of holder was charged befors Mr. W.cigarettes.

Schofield at the Kowloon Magis- The defendant was fined $8, and tracy this morning with gambling $6, found on him when arrested, in the publle thoroughfare.

'was confiscated,