1928-03-29 — Page 11

THE METAL BOX

By THOMAS COBB.

CHAPTER XXVIII:

Pomeray & Reputation, dc.)

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

OUR BERLIN LETTER

AFGHAN ROYALTY-IN GERMAN CAPITAL

Can

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1928.

LIBEL ACTION.

MR. LEE HYSAN GIVES

EVIDENCE:

Defendant's Story.

THE TOURIST. SHIP “RESOLUTE.”

SOME DETAILS OF A FINE

VESSEL

Hamburg-Amerika Linie, she was built by a German yard, and shortly before the close of the war

Berlin, Mar. 4. The case in which Mr. Pedro Towards the close of February, Jose Lobo, of Macno, suas Mr. Leo Although, comparatively speak-" the King and Queen of Afghanis-Hyenn for damages for libel wasing the sa: Resoluts. (at present tan arrived in the German capital continued in the Supreme Court in Hongkong on a world tour) is and were given a most hearty yesterday when Mr. Eldon Potter, a newcomer on the high seas, sho welcome by the Inhabitants and KC., who, together with Mr. F. C. can look back upon an eventful by Field-Marshal von Hindenburg, Jenkin, is for the defendant, con-history. To the order of the the venerable President of the tinued his address. young republic. King Amanullah Is the Arst chief of a State to pay! Ton her dressing-table on Thursday the war.

an official visit to Germany since Giving evidence, Mr. Lee Hyean, she was acquired by the Royal,

Salope in reply to Mr. Jenkin, said that Netherlands Lloyd and was em A SURPRISE FOR REDPATH.

afternoon. Martha Keone can swear to that. Redpath was there deed, passed through the country, responsible to the Yue Sing Com-American service under the name European, monarchs have; » in- the Government of Macso became ployed in, that Company's South When Sergeant Galloway reach on Thursday evening. He got. In but they remained, in every case, paur which was the Company of Brabantia. A few years ed Marylebone Road, he hailed at the window, stole upstairs, in cognito, so that there was no op- which owned the monopoly, for afterwards (1922) she, together taxi, and on the way to Scotland turned out the wardrobe, and on portunity for any kind of de-$1,800,000 when, the monopoly was with her sister ship "Reliance," Yard, talked mainly of Polly. Red-the way down, spotted Miss Croom monstration. Consequently, the finished on June 6, last year. became the property of the United path explained that she had gone by the telephone. He had brought arrival of the King and Queen of Security to the value of $700,000 American Lines (Harriman Line). Into one hospital after another, al-la jemby, and used it to bash her Afghanistan provided the first which had been deposited was in- by whom she was employed in the ways with the same result. She skull in. Parkinson didn't appear occasion, for many years, on which cluded in that sum and other joint servico maintained by the was invariably discharged after on the scene till after he'd clear- Berlin has seen the receptions of values included oplum and utensils owners and the Hamburg-Amerika a few weeks as incurable.

[ed out." "Aren't thera Hospitals for In- "I doubt," said Inspector-Pow,

royalty.

which were taken over by the Gov-Linie which was thereby enlarged Defendant continued by a valuable addition to its fleet, Various other circumstances ernment. curables 7" suggested Galloway, whether your evidence is good contributed to enhancing the in- that there was common talk in

How's the kes oma to get enough."

Everyone knows that the name her in" said Redpath. That's

torest of the visit. King Amanullah Macao at the time that a new Com of a passenger vessel exercises a what made me so keen after that prints,"

"Thore'll be Redpath's finger is, for one thing, a staunch friend pany had been brought into exis not inconsiderable influence on there reward. Get her "sway to

of Germany. On ascending the tence for the purpose of obtaining her reputation with the travelling the seat. That's what the doctors Pow with a frown. "He's going in German engineers, physicians Company was the Yau Seng. It man christened the two newly "What about Parkinson?" cried throne of Afghanistan, he called the monopoly. The name of that public, and when young Mr. Harri- said, though nothing'd "make her before Mr. Howse at two." walk again. But that young

and pedagogues to assist in the was further stated that the share acquired steamers the "Rosolute" swell let me down. I'm glad urged Galloway. "Have him in him for the promotion of his coun. been aigned by Mr. La Kin-butt, this was looked upon as a good "Deal with Redpath frat" great work of reforta initiated by certificates for the Company had and the "Reliance respectively, they've copped him."

here and charge him. He thinks try's welfare. Hence, one On reaching Scotland Yard, he's come to give evidence against readily understand that while As a result of the formation of the names of the two American racing who had acted as advisor to the omen by the American public. Sergeant Galloway handed Red Parkinson. Ho'll have the surpreserving that

Macao Opium Administration. Resolute and Reliance were the path over to a constable in uni-prise of his life."

sobriety and form, then waited Impatiently for

dignity particularly appropriate new Company some confusion had yachts which more than twenty Inspector Pow's return from the ful. He had no desire to bring country, the German people ac of messages which were intended America Cup against British Inspector Pow still looked doubt to the present status of their risen as a result of which ho, years ago, and again In recent Capital Hotel, where he had dis-Everard before the magistrato at corded the royal visitor a moet

defendant, had been the recipient years, succeeded in defending the Illusioned Ellas Fevoraham. No, the risk of his being Alscharged. sympathetic and cordial welcoms. Parkinson had made no further There might be something in what Berlin was in a festive garb for contained in the letter, defendant Hardly one season had passed

for that Company.

rivals, Mr. Harriman's calcula- admission, but the Inspector ask-Galloway egid-

With regard to the alleged libel tions proved 'justified by events, ed for Theresa, to whom he put

several daya.... He was sitting at his writing

garlands and festoons, and crowd-the new Company had paid $70,000 their luxurious and elaborate out- said he read it as meaning that when the two steamers, owing to Gay with flags and pennons,

as accurity and that $80,000 had it and to their graceful lines, enormous. Rassen of

German capital witness had the monopoly his passenger steamers employed on been paid into the treasury: When ranked among the most popular made it clear that it has risen

monthly payment had been the North Atlantic route. In 1928 fully superior to all the terrible.

$100,000. Witness considered that both of them, and the ss. Clave- reverses sustained in recent

since his monopoly had ended the land as well, were bought by the ycara.

oplum administration needed an Hamburg-Amerika Linie which enquiry and that was the reason Company did not change the that actuated his petition." "Has he found Whitehead!" burger Gate, across Pariser Platz, cerned against Mr. Lobo, he could continued to employ them services As far as animosity was con-names of the three vessels and and along Unter den Linden to the say that he, defendant, bore no ill-

York Hamburg-New except that the Resolator was it proceeded past the numerous offl-Lobo personally. hesitated whether to go to Down. "Whitehead's here," he exclaim-cial buildings in Wilhelm-Strasse

Important cruigos. dance with the requirements of the The Resoluta was built in accor Germanischer Lloyd classification society. Her gross registered -Sha tonnage is 20,000 tons. possesses three full-length decks, One part deck, and three super- atructure decks. Her dimensions are-Length 618 ft., beam 72 ft.,. depth 44 ft. The height of each! of the three huge funnels is 105 ft. There are two masts, one in the fore, and one in the aft part, each having a height from keel to truck of 180, ft. Each mast is "sur- rounded by six derricks for load- Ing and discharging work and by' six steam winches.

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one or two significant questions, table, staring down at the blotting She had insisted that Parkinson pad, Galloway standing yarded with had not mentioned Miss Croom's or so away, when the telephono sightseers, the name till after the murder. Pow bell rang warned her to keep to facts. It would be much better for her. As she had conspired with Parkinson to obtain possession of the metal box, she would be closely quea tioned concerning the whole of their intercourse. It would be to her advantage in the long run to keep nothing back.

"See what it is, Sergeant!" his hand, and a mement later, Galloway took the instrument in turned sharply towards his superior,

"It's Manser," he said.

demanded Pow.

Galloway held the receiver to

The Royal route followed after arrival at Lohrter Station led through the historic Brandon-

Having succeeded in making her his ear, while he was speaking corner of Wilhelm-Strasse. Here, feeling as he did not know Mr. largely used for world and other

feel more alarmed than ever, he to the Inspector.

ahiro Hill, for a word' with Mar-ed. tha Keene, or to return to Scot land Yard in the first place. On the whole he determined to return to the Yard.

"Better tell Manser to bring him

in-"

"Yes, Inspector, as soon as we've done with Redpath," said Gallo- The fact was that he folt an-way coolly, and having replaced xious to hear whether Manser had the telephone, he managed to get succeeded in laying his hands on out of the room before Pow could Whitehead, who, according to prevent him. Galloway, was a "nark;" a man

A few minutes later, he return-

His Lordship adjourned the case down to the Palace of Prince until this morning, intimating that Albrecht, which, together with ita he would sit late, if necessary, to delightful old grounds, had been finish. selected for the use of the royal couple during their stay in Berlin. Making this residence the centre for his extensive and busy pro- gramme, King Amanullah included visits to several large Industrial concerns and to the aerodrome at Tempelhof-the so-called "Afr

Taken all in all, Berlin has

who was willing to give informed with Redpath, who was ner-Crossing of Europe"-a reception tion about other thieves to make yously fingering his greasy cloth in the Town Hall, sporting and things easier for himself. At cap. His overcoat hung loosely military events etc. this time of day, Inspector Pow about him, but he tried to straigh- was not in the least desirous to ten his back as he stood before every reason to be satisfied with hear anything which might inter- the table. fere with the proceedings against "Good morning, Inspector," he Parkinson. Before seeing Galle said in answer to a nod of re- way he had to consider a report cognition.

✓

from the finger print department. He had not the alightest sus-

was

the first visit of royalty after such

a lengthy interval.

Few who were present here dur-

get the interesting picture of the

ing this visit are likely to for-

The Impressions which had been picion of what lay in store for young and energetle ruler of a found at Baynton Crescent were him. Sergeant Galloway not Everard's.

That he had been on the spot, standing close to his side; when rising and striving Asiatic State.

however, was known from his own blotting pad, and speaking with Fow, resting his elbows on the admission,, 60 that the obvious conclusion was that he had not warning he was bound to give,

the greatest deliberation, gave the been the only one, as Inspector! Fow told Galloway a few minutes For the moment Redpath was seemed to be later, when the Sergeant came to bewildered. He his room.

losing power over his limbs.

tho

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A triple-scrow ' steamer, "her power is obtained from two re- ciprocating engines and one tur- bine, whose combined output is about 12,000 HP. which is zuf- ficient for a speed of 161⁄2 knots. It ja perhaps unnecessary to mon- tion that she is equipped with every safety device demanded by the authorities, but it should be emphasised that her equipment in this respect exceeds in several folk from all parts of the coun-bate, and that, inasmuch as the respects the standard required. "No," said Galloway, "Parkin-

"Hold up," cried Galloway, try. The reason for this excep front part of the space consists The same attention that has son certainly wasn't the only one. solzing his arm as he tottered.

"I came to give evidenco against anal, display, of interest lies in of only a small space of ground been bestowed upon the technical Redpath was the other."

"How do you know?" demandedYou're not going to arrest me!" the fact that the farmer's future between two travelling strips, perfection of the ship has been.

Is at the stake.

modern technics have been placed extended to 'her, passenger accom- Inspector. "You haven't he shouted.

For two successive years, har in the service of a great creative modation, more expecially to the taken Redpath's Anger prints "For the murder of Miss Croom,

vosts have been bad. This, iden. E Redpath."

social rooms. The dining room since."

incubus of "No, but you'lf And I'm right,

By such means, the successful can saat 350 persons. The middle “God!" he said, "what'll become coupled with the

taxation, has forced the farmers manager. Erwin Piscator, literally portion occupies the height of two Inspector. Carry your mind back of my gal?"

That was his chief considera- to incur heavy dobts, which, in keeps the stage moving, for, in decks, and the celling in that part to that Friday morning. You may remember my asking Dr. Mark tion-Polly. She ever had been, turn, has rendered agriculture an this way, he causes, on the one is 16 ft. high. The scheme of de-

industry. unprofitable

Conse strip, the scenery, with its ob- coration. well the name of the scent, that since she was deserted by her quently, under the characteristic jects and people, to travel past smoking room has

The is pearl-grey.

mahogany was upset over the dressing table. mother more than ten years ago,

"She'll be well looked after," cloth hat farmers gathered in the audience; and fast as these panellings and a cosy fireplace. He said he'd brought it from

Inspector Pow. "You Berlin to attend their important move in one Ceylon and, had never come across urged

direction, just as The ladies' parlor is also provided needn't worry about her. We'll congress, one saw a look of deep slowly does the arch go in the with a comfortable fireplace. it anywhere elso."

unxlety on many a tanned and other, so that the actors always is decorated in a delicate shade What about it?" demanded see to that."

There were tears in his eyes.

vigorously healthy face.

retain their positions on the stage. of greyish-blue and contains & Pow Impatiently.

However, the promises of help Meanwhile, on the other, strip, the grand piano. The large ship's Thrusting his hand in his pocket, The suddeaness of the change in Galloway brought forth a white his position from witness to ac- made by the Government and the world, with all its events, comes library is accommodated in the handkerchief with a mauve bor-cused, hall knocked the courage manifestations of team-spirit dis-rolling along to meet the actor. reading and writing room.

out of him. He had lost his played by estate

owners and in this way, landscapes seon rush-spacious winter garden la a uttered small-holders alike will have in ing by as a train rattles on its favourite resort after meals and is "Smell that!"

power of Inhibition, and Pow took the handkerchief and what came into his mind, with nopired with new courage and de- way, with snow falling from the much used for dancing in the

termination many thousands of sky, are presented to view, the evening. hold it to his nose. Ife lowered heed of consequences.

"I didn't mean to touch her," those who took part in the meet-illusion being astoundingly com The staterooms are provided it the next moment, frowning at

plete. In addition, there is a with many comforts and convent he sald. "I'd no more notion of ings and discussions. it and then eniffing again..

The "Green Week" is always marvellous management of the ences, which is an important con- "Where did you get it?" he de-doing her in than you. When

big exhibition flumination and a corresponding-sideration in view of the prolong- *manded.

that chleer rounded on me, associated with "Redpath's room was reeking thought I'd see what I could do. illustrative of all branches of ly effective manipulation of the ed time passengers taking part in a movable back-ground. the world cruise have to spend on with it. His daughter was expect. I found out that Miss Croom'd be agriculture and forestry. This im as ing the curata, and got herself up alone in the house on Thursday, year, the exhibition drew an un-Altogether, it seems, to the on-board. The temperature and ven- accordingly. One of the things but there wasn't any metal box usually big throng of visitors; looker, as though every dificulty tilation of the staterooms can be on my list was a gold-topped to be seen. I thought I might as evidently, the townsman is taking of time and space had been over-regulated by their occupants at scent battle. That was stolen on well help myself to one or two auch greater interest. in agricd the night of the murder atolen things lying about, and when I tural affairs than was formerly by Redpath. When he got home, spotted her at the phone, I lost the case. the first thing he did was to my head like and. let fly. And," wrench the top off and smash the Redpath added, "If it wasn't for glass, but seeing there was scent leaving the gal alone, you might

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ing presented called The Adven and big-cared, he plays 4he part room it in. She's treasured it for have, only for her.".

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author, Jaroslaw. Hasek, with its most repulsive scenes tolerable: tric and other appliances and Croom's gold-topped bottle was

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The Wash by the provision of a special play in Richmond Park Three years signala, sidelamps of different all will admit that, in the play, the actor and the manager over all latter being situated on deck and have passed since the Interesting powers, cycle rear reflectors, really great histrionic art makes those who wish to debase the equipped with a sand box and gym2 and novel service will be shown, illumination of rear number plates, humour triumph over political stage to their political ends. nastic apparatus, In addition to anti-dazzle de and road works danger lamps.

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