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SHANGHAI GREYHOUND CLUB DECISION.

Since the inauguration of grey- hound racing in Shanghal the question has come up whether It would not make the sport more interesting if in widition to the pari-mutuel, bookies were per mitted to functon. It is well- known, of course, that quite a number of private individuals are

TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1928.

SERIOUS FORGERY

CHARGES:

(Continued from Pags 1.)

An Amalgamation. It appears that at the end of 1920 the two firms decided to amalgamate, the new company to be called Thomas W. Simmons and Company, Limited.

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year, the deed of mortgage was executed, and this was extended to include, in addition to the Hillier Streat block, other property which belonged to defendant and a third brother in thelr capacity as joint tenants of the building.

Counsel stated that the old man was left in entire ignorance of these red his power of attorney to the engents Hatter tofer prisoner, the elder Fok left for Can- ton and did not return until 1923. Then the Bank of Canton fore De closed on the mortgage, and the Fookproperties were put up for sale.

The old man read a notice of the

For that purpose cember 10, 1920, the

and Company enterei

THE CENTENARY OF A FORTUNE.

MADAGASCAR'S PEASANT

KING.

LIBEL DAMAGES AGAINST EX-M.P.

SIR J. P. NEWMAN TO PAY £1,500;

A poor family of peasants called A special jury in the King's try early in the last century, were damages to Major Francis Gordon Benetto, living in the Friuli coun- Bench Division awarded $1,600 often heard to say: "When our (Small, of Princë of Wales-man- brother Franccaco comes back from sions, Batterson, S.W, in his libel Africa we shall be able to bulld action against Sir John Pretyman, little house and live more comfor Newman, of Eaton-square, S.W tably:"

M.P. for the Finchley Division of "Francesco died in Madagascar, Middlesex from 1918 to 1923. the habit of making booke Lee among their circle of acquain-into two agreements with Thomas sule in a newspaper and was much

Major Small is managing direc- tances not only for greyhound W. Simmons assigning its business surprised by the discovery, He in leaving some seventy-five millions but for all other forms of reing, to the new Company, these twe vestigated matters, and Fok Chung-of lire to his brothers, on the tor of the Perfecta Meier Co., o

the prisoner, decamped. Piave, but they knew nothing about which Sir John was chairman, incorporated yuen,

still The allegation. was that in let- but this naturally does not affect agreements being

into a supplementary and final After his departure, Thomas W. their inheritance and died issue. The point really

lowing year.

planned; and the news only reached

In

the

comes down to whether the intro-ngreement In January of the fol- Simmons and Company went into dreaming of the house they had ters which Sir John wrote to a

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liquidation.

of

een-

*Stab in the Back.”

The Lord Chief Justice, Lord

said that Major Small's case was

a latter generation,, who, being Mr. Karl Dankl he referred to a duction of the professional bookle

Father's Reluctance.

poor, unlettered folk, failed in Pending charge of being drunk in The only Rights. would be advantageous or other

make good their charge of a car against Major wise to Shanghai. In this con-

The agreement was also arranged Mr. Jenkin then, tunmented their efforts to

claim. However, hope did not die, Small-which was eventually dia nexion the decision taken by the

the difficult

in position and they carefully kept the birth missed-and said that such c- authorities of Luna Park is of to include the taking over of the on

ke WAS placed liabilities, and, in consideration which

certificate of their great uncle, cumstances made it impossible for for the prosecu very great importance.

thereof, the partners of the Fook Counsel

Frances, and some documents the Major to continue as manag The N. C. Daily News under Lee and Company were to assign to tion, for two reasons, one of which proving their blood relationship to ing director of the Perfecta Meter Company, in which Mr. Denkl also stands that at a committee meet the new Company certain properties was the apparent reluctance

was interested. ing the matter was discussed, and which they claimed to possess. The the old man to come up into Court aim.

Quite recently, upon the that the only betting at Luna Park agreement of January, therefore, to give evidence in the case. Ho should be through the pari-mutuel. assigned to the new Thomas W. had stipulated through his solicitenary of the wanderer's death, a It is understood that bookies in Simmons and Company, Limited, tor, Mr. Bulmer Johnson, that he mysterious, but apparently relin other parts of the world have those properties which were under would not do so until he had been ble, stranger called at the farm on been casting covetous eyes towards mortgage to, the Asia Banking Cor-informed of the points on which the Piave, to tell the Bonetto family lewart, aumming up yesterday, Shanghal as a field for their neporation and the Bank of Canton, he would be asked to give evidence, that he could put them in posses that Sir John was using smooth tivities, and that, where there is and the case for the prosecution and accordingly a precis of the sion of their rightful heritage, the semblanes of a chance to do would be that the prisoner and his ease, based mainly on recent pro through two persons whose identity words to his face, but was, with business, cumbers would lose no brother had no right or instructions ceedings at the Supreme Court, had was not to be revealed. The for- no little cunning and no little de- Now he tune was deposited in two States; termination, stabbing him secret- from the old man to assign those been forwarded to him. time in making their way East.

properties. The only rights they (Counsel) was informed that the the strangers in the backgroundly in the back. Sir John said that had at all were to hold those pro-ald gentleman had been examined knew all about it, woe betide any he told Mr. Denk what was the ha Dr. Ha, who had advised that one who tried to question further nature of the charge against Major perties for their father,

"the African Sphinx."

Small, but this was denied, and, The Asia Banking Corporation, it was necessary for him to take a Rot

if that were ao, it was about as Much has been written about sinister an action as que could as stated, were holding the Hillier trip to the North. It was Street properties as mortgagees, known if the old man had carried

hope it will Francesco Bonetto since his death look for. It left one to think that. With regard to the Bank of Can-out this advice. ton, it wag explained by Counsel do him good, if he is already in 1826. Born in 1791 he left the Major Small might have been ac

Vittorio Veneto trested for dishonesty. that the prisoner had deposited gone," oliserved Mr. Jenkin. file town of The unfinished singles match with the Bank other lats as he was still here, it might be an early age to escape the police, between A. L. Rumjahn (Tientsin) securities for debts incurred by his found necessary, to ask for a sub-and, being of an adventurous spirit

own firm of Fook Lee and Commons to get him to come to Court. and full of indomitable energy, he they were of the opinion that Sir and J. L. Wade (Shanghai) was

plorers he accompanied them to will convert this tile Incident concluded at Shanghai on Thurs-Pany. These lots were thus refer-Even if they could get hiru into sought adventure in Africa. Fall- John said to himself that Sir Madagascar, where Ravavalo, the into a useful implement for my day on the French Club No. 4 hard red to as being mortgaged to the Court, Counsel expressed doubt as in with a British mission of ex-strike whie the iron is hot

young Queen of the'llowa tribe in own purpose. "If he did, they court before an enthusiastic

the centre of the island, fell in love could held that he acted with an gathering of spectators.

with him. He won renown in indirect and wrong motive under several encounters with rival tribes the cloak of an exaggerated sense

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INTERPORT TENNIS.

TIENTSIN WIN OVER SHANGHAL

Hy to what the old man would Bank of Canton.

Reverting to the agreement giving in evidence.

went Sergeant E. Clemo then effect to the incorporation of the

pra- new concern of Thomas W. Sim- into the witness-box, and mons and Company, Limited, induced a warrant dated June which the prisoner and his brother issued for the arrest of the

25 de-

Lord Hewart asked the jury if

were to be directors, Connel said fendant, He said he executed. Was made a war chief, and married of duty. He would be playing

Father Not Traced.

the

the Queen.

.Lord Hewart entered judgment

J. 1. Wade and J. Tanaka (Shanture or participation of the father, the accusel's father, the addresses Jouds arose on a hithertu cloudless accordingly with coals and re-

bajtwhich was won by the latter | Fok Kam-chuen. team in three straight setts,

The score yesterday in seis in the

862

Two setts were played, which both went, after a hard struggle, to the Tientsin player, thus giving the visiting on best place in the

Under the title of Radama 1. personal game, to his own ad- whole series, at three matches to that in the original document, which that warrant on the as. Kinshan

he ruled, fought, and pirated. He vantage as he hoped.......... was asked to patjon June 26 at 10 a.m.

built up a strong army, conquered The jury returned a verdict for two, all played to the full with. Beavis the exception of one, the second through. It was indicated that the

only partners in the. Fook Lee and On June 16, witness obtained rival trikes, signed treaties with Major Small, awarding him £1,500, doubles between V. A. Yacolevaky Company were the two sons; and no

European Powers and amassed as stated. behalf of and A. K. Murray Textsin) and provision was mute for the sindrosecution, for

subpoenas on

Fox Kam-chuen, fortune which he invested in the East India Company. In 1928 being 8, Hillier Street and # A Rudient Change. Kowloon Tong. He served the sky, Queen Ravavale grow jealous fused a guy of execution, saying, subpoena at the Blier Street of the white King's success with " entirely agree with the verdict The question of an appeal is final singles slood, at the

Counsel perecived a

radical address at 7.25 p.m. yesterday and the women of Madagascar; then of the jury."

France wanted the island and sent finish, at 6-4, 5-7, 5-7, 3:0, 6-3 change in the interval of the at the Kowloon address at 6 panan army to invade it in spite of being considered. The two sets played yesterday bright and final agreements. At Mr. Lindsoll:Did you see any England's declaration of its inde created great excitement, especial-the later date, it was found neces-one who admitted being the person pendence. That same year Fran

at one time it seemed ly as

assary to assign those properties to Jon the subpeona 7' though the Shanghai player would the new Thomas W. Simmons and win, and thus claim the trophy for Company, Limited, and in order to accomplish the purpose, it became his team.

also necessary to include the father's name as a partner in the arm. Counsel again emphasized that at no time was the old man connected in any way with his him. sons' Compay. new Thomas W. Simmons and He in which the doctor

PING PONG LEAGUE.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES POSTPONED.

recom-

to he

and the Яub-

PROTEST.

USE OF NAME ON CIRCULAR

cesco Bonetto, "King of Mada LONDON MAGISTRATE'S Witness: No. You merely left a copy at eachgascar," died at the nure of thirty- say from poison ad- seven, some ministered

while address?--Yes.

by the Queen, In answer to Mr. Jenkin, wit others believed he was killed in mess said he was accompanied battle by French soldiers. by Mr. Un Hew-fan of the Bank For time the family name of

IN BYE-ELECTION... of Canton, who interpreted for Benetto sank into oblivion, as the adventurer was always referred to

Before beginni the hearing of Mr. Jenkin then handed the as "Francesto. Re," which caused On becoming Directors of the Court a certificate from Dr. S. Ca family of Piedmont of the name the charges at Thames Police Court

of Da Re to claim relationship and recently the magistrate, Mr. J.A.R. ·

Cairns said:. Company, Limited, the two sons,mended Mr. Fok to go abroad a share of the millions amassed by

"My attention has been drawn There seems pirating. as such, became involved in a later for spring treatment. fraud on the Bank of Canton, in After putting in this document, no doubt as to the Identity to the use of my name and some ob- servations I made in the course of Mr. Jenkin called Fok Kam-chaun of his heirs as # witness. There was

no stance of the story is true, but my work here in the pending bye- loon op Ying Club, and the Bank for liabilities incurred when response and Acting C. D. 1.one awaits with interest the de.election for guardians in the Mille Junior Leggne, only four entries have they functioned as the Fook Lee Murphy, after leaving the Courtvelopment of events in connexion End Old Town.

for a short while, returned with with mysterious strangers who been received. This is rather dis and Comp

the information that there was guard the "King's" fortune, appointing in view of the keen in-

no-one outside the Court answer- terest taken in this indoor game amongst the numerous Chibs and Schools, and it has therefore been decided to postpone the closing date for entries until Friday, the 20th inst. As soon as the Leagues have been started, matters relative to the Singles Championship of the Colony will be discussed.

So far only five teams have, en- tered the Senior Ping Pong Langue, viz: The S.CA.A., Chinese AA, relation to the deeds which were Chiuse Catholic Society, The Kow-deposited as securities with the

Chung School. As regards the

All those who participated in last year's League and Singles matches are requested to be present at the Chinese YM.C.A. Play Ground on Sunday, the 22nd inst. at 4.30 p.m.,' when a group photo will be taken.

LAWN TENNIS.

THE HONG DOUBLES.

In the Hong Doubles yesterday J. S. McEachran ad A. Reid (Chartered Bank), owe 15 beat M. G. Mills and M. D. Scott (Hongkong Bank) ree.

Refused to Sign.

That brought them to the assigning to that name. ment of the property on February

Warrant Applied For.

"I am very sorry that this has been done, and I want to believe that this has been done unwittingly, I know no party. I belong to no Five mitred abbols will be pre-party, and I take no part in party 22, 1921. The evidence with re- Mr. Jenkin: In those circum-sent at the eighth centenary cele polities either personal or official. "I did pay a tribute to the Step- 1 ask for the usual brations of the cuming of the

for the resoluto Kard to that was as follows: Mr. stances,

Cistercians to England in 1128, at noy Guardians Beavis had received instructions warrant,

Mr. Lindsell-Falling personal the ruins of Waverley Abbey, on way in which they prosecuted social to that adhero, from the limited Company, of which those two sons were the service, you must prove that these July 18. A Pontifical Mass will parasites and

the known ad- De sung by a Cistercian abbot, But I hope none of the contestanta in the election will do for me the Directors, to prepare the necessary two addresses are

assisted by monks of the Order.

grave disfavour of associating my deeds. The decks were cleared dresses of the man.

Mr. Jenkin then put Mr.

name with their eandidature, and and everything was ready for execution, but when the old man Un Hew-fan, Secretary of the Bank

I am sure that the gentleman who done it will withdraw the was asked to put his signature to of Canton, it, he refused to do so and wouldness box.

circular of which I so strongly dia Mr. Jenkin :-Were you present have nothing to do with the whole business. Mr. Beavis reprimand-in the Supreme Court, when Fok and that the constable was so in-approve." ed the sons for the time wasted, Kam-chuen, as plaintiff in C, J.

Sargeant Clemo, questioned on OIL IN NEW ZEALAND. Mr. Beavia' time in particular. Action 180 of 1923, gave evidence? the point by Mr. Lindsell, said be Later the same day, the song-Yes, air.

in the

wit-instructions he could say that Fok Kam-chuen was not in the Colony

formed:

was not informed of that when he

has

returned to Mr. Beavis' office and Did he then swear that he re-served the subpeonas. Mr. Yuen DISCOVERY OF WIDE FIELD Informed him that they had got sided at 8 Hillier Street, Hong- also corroborated on this point. their father to execute and sign kang 7-Yes, sir, as far as I remem-! the deed. Mr. Beavis congratulat-ber, he did.

ed them.

CONFIRMED.

Wellington, June 17.

Mr. Lindsell (to Mr. Jenkin) :-- In the absence of this witness it Did you remember him swearing is impossible for you to go on with The confirmation of the dis Counsel dealt with the appear it was his family house? Yes, the this case?

covery of an extensive field of 15, 2-6,.8-6, 6-4; T. L. Christle and ance of the dead as it was brought D. J. Gilmore (Chartered Bank) rec.

upper floors.

Mr. Jenkin: Not impossible. petroleum at Taranaki, New Ply 15 heat E. L. Groome and W. N. H. to Mr. Beavis, commenting that to

Did you yesterday accompany I shall have to reeast the manner mouth (on the West Coast of the North Island), as reported in the Murdock (Gibb, Livingston) rec. B/G, one conversant with the Chinese

method of writing. the fact would Sergeant Clemo to that address? of proving the forgery. 6-0, 6-2,

His Worship enquired of Mr. Morning Post of May 21, is con have appeared as remarkable that

Jenkin whether, in view of Mr.sidered the most important event the old man'a signature should run horizontally instead of vertically,

Bulmer Johnson's statement that in the history of New Zealand for as was the usual way with Chin.

his client had left the Colony, Mr. years. Jenkin still applied for a warrant ese caligraphy.

to be issued.

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RECORD BREAKING.

|16,000 MILES BY MOTOR CAR.

Sydney, July 18.

A Forgery.

The

case for the prosecution Francis Birtles was enthusiastically was that it was a forger which welcomed after having motored from if not executed by the prisoner, London, breaking long distance re- was uttered by him to Mr. Beavis, cords. Leaving London on October with intent to defraud the father 18 last he travelled 16,000 miles by and the Bank of Canton. |land and 500' by son.-Reuter,

Yes.

Did you go to the upper floor and enquire from occupants whether Fok Kam-chuen lived there 7--Yes, air; I asked for him,

Did you understand from them that that wOR one of his re sidences?--Yes, sir; a girl was there who claimed to be a daughter

of Fok Kam-chuen.

Did you also attend with Ser- geant Clemo at 80, Kowloon Tong? --Yes, sir.

Was

Warrant Issued. Mr. Jenkin replied that he still desired it, as enquiries at Kowloon Tong yesterday produced the answer that Fox Kam-chuen was in Hiller Street, which rather show

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Six German professors, who for the last six months have been dig. closely investigating the coveries of the Swiss petrologist, Dr. Bossard, and those of others made before the war, announce that crida oil is present in exten- sive commercial quantities over an area of 400 acres. It is very rich in quality, and the investigation indicated large unbroken accumu- lations with their original seat in terilary layers.

The oll has worked its way by volcante movements and pressure

Having forged the deed, Did you make enquiry of the oc-ed that he was still here..

Ile Worship, after looking up thu next step was to nego-cupants as to whether that Llate with the Bank of Can-another of Mr. Fok Kam-chuen's the authorities as regards the Koyno, June 20-Two of the ton for the carrying forward of the addresses 7-Yes, air; but they said Jesuing of a warrant in 4

where a subpeona was not served. Lithuanian soldiers. wounded by financial arrangements for the he was not there. the explosion of a defective blank benefit of the new Thomas W. Sim-

Did you understand he was not on the person named, announced that he would lasse a warrant for to go to Hillier Street.

witness before the Court on Tues-depths, and there are also smaller

deposits in higher strata: day at 11.15 a.m.

Another field is believed to exist Mr. Bulmer Johnson, in answer | Defendant was accordingly re-near Gisborne, and boring is in tune of $110.000. In May of that to his Worship, said that from his manded.

cartridge while a shore battery at mons and Company, Limited, and present?-Yes, sir; they asked us the bringing, If possible, of the to secondary layers at convenient

Memel was yesterday returning this was done by mortgaging the the salute of H.M. cruiser Canter- properties to the Bank of Canton, bury, have since died. It was re-

in return for which the Bank of ported yesterday that a Lithuanian Canton would give facilities to the officer was killed on the spot.

Not in Colony.

progress.

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