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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WASTED CHARITY FORGED BANKNOTE STRUGGLE WITH

EFFORTS.

SOUND ADVICE GIVEN BY THE C.S.P.

various

TRIAL

ONE PRISONER DESCRIBED AS "GOOD" BOY."

DEFENCE EVIDENCE,

The trial of three man and one

ROBBER.

STORY OF RAID TOLD IN KOWLOON COURT.

CHINESE CHARGED.

A struggle with an armed man

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. 1929.

MOTOR-CYCLE HITS CHAIR-COOLIE.

EUROPEAN LADY IN THE VEHICLE.

FINED IN ABSENCE.

As the result of a

recent accident at Kennedy Road, when

who was

MANILA AVIATION

·MISHAP.

FLIER'S FORCED LANDING NEAR CROWDED BEACH.

MACHINE WRECKED.

Manila was still talking yester-

Kress.

Was

TO-DAY'S MEETING..

Representatives of charitable organisations were pre-woman charged in connexion with during the course of a robbery sent at the office of the Hon. Mr. forged $50 notes purporting to be which was being committed at a chair-caulie was injured through day about the miraculous escape E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., this morn- those of the Hongkong and Shang on January 19, was described. to Mr. G. W. Cooper, of the Dairy S. Irvine, of Clarke Field, Came timber yard in Reclamation Street being run into by a motor-cycle, from death of Lieutenant Clarence ing when a meeting of the Com-hai Banking Corporation was mittee of the" General Charities again before the Chief Justice Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Row- Farm, was suntmoned before Mr. Stotsenburg, whose planė

loon Magistracy this morning, Wynne-Jones at. the Central Organization was held.

(Sir Henry Gollan) this morning.

All prisoners were charged with when a Chinese was charged with Magistracy this morning for driv. smashed beyond salvage in n The report of the Organisation's conspiracy to atter the notes, the complicity. It was further alleging without a licence and for fail-forced landing on Pasay Beach on activities during the past year was fast three being additionally ed against the prisoner that he ing to report the accident to the Saturday afternoon, a short dis read by the Secretary (Capt. P. charged with possession and the unlawfully wounded a foki of the Police. A young European lady Bayliss) and revealed a satisfac-first man with possession of forg-yard,

in the chair at the tance from the Manila Folo Club. Detective Inspector Fallon pro moment of the collision, appear where a polo game was in pro- tory year's, work, fifty cases in all ing implements. being handled-thirty-three in the Mr. Somerset Fitzroy prosecut secuted, and, outlining the case, ed as the complainant. firat part of the year and seven-ed for the Crown and Mr. Lee said that the scene of the robbery

was the Tuk Sing Timber Yard In Mr. Cooper was not present | D'Almada, junior, instructed by teen in the latter part.

Lieutenant Irvine, flying a ̈P, W. Mr. Leo D'Almada, senior, dofond- Reclamation Street, near the new when the summonses were called. pursuit plane of Curtiss make, not Mr. Wolfe's Speech. · ed the fourth prisoner,

Mongkok Theatre. The occupants and it transpired that he had in-equipped for marine landing, This morning the defence of the of the premises were the muster formed Sergeant Wagland over the took the water when a crowd of Mr. Wolfe took the chair, and, fourth prisoner was

proceeded and two fokia who sleep in huts in- telephone that he had hail not after the report on the year's with. He gave evidence on oath side the gate of the yard, which is sufficient notice as the summonses working had been read, he address.

yesterday that he received the bounded by a railing 6%1⁄2 feet high, were served only yesterday after ed those present, saying that the $50 note as payment for an over-

On January 19, the master, after noon.. first year's work showed that there coal which he sold on board the bolting the gate, went to sleep in. was a real necessity for such as.. Tai Loo, and called a clanshian one of two small buts, his fokis organisation. He then sealt with named Chau Tin who corroburnt occupying the other. Shortly be fore midnight, he was awakened handled during the year and in An employee of the Yee Tal by two men, and, during a struggle particular spoke of the fine work tailor's shop, No. 8, Tung Street, which ensued, his girdle contain that had been done hy, Captain said that he knew Chan Tin who ing $40 was cut away from his Bayliss, including the actual find- | had bought overcoats from theby. He raised the alarm and ing of employment for five persons, shop, Proceeding, Mr. Wolfe suid:

the various cases that had beened the evidence.

the

"A Good Boy."

Evidence #3

one of his fökis went to his assis- tance..

The two men ran away and were

them Was

After remarking that he had had the same dificulty to deal with on the Kowloon Ride, Mr. Wymie-Jones adjourned the case morning, to until to-morrow enable the defendant to make un appearance.

Soon after the Court had risen, pector Nicol Bucceeded in communicating with the defen-

Mr. Wynne-Jones then proceed ed with the case, in the absence of the defendant,

The next point I would

to the prisoner's about to climb over the rallidant at the Dairy Farm, and was like to deal "with register. We

The informed by Mr. Cooper that he undertook. character was given by Chau Ka- when one of

to

lay The foki. open

ho, who stated that he was a seized 2 eard index register of all strangers receiving relief Director of the Sze Yat Steamship alleged robber put up a struggle, was pleading guilty to both sum-

manager Company, and

of the causing the foli to shout for help. mouses. not only strangers but habitual Ye Lee Steamship Company.

A police picket, which was in destitutes for whom and in whom witness said that he knew both Reclamation Street at the time, certain sacieties may have taken the prisoner and his father. He heard the cries and immediately an interest in the past, but who had known Chan Hot for six or surrounded the yard. The oilleer for certain reasons, they may wish reven years. "Everyone says he's in charge knocked at the gate and to continue to help. These cases

a good boy," said witness.

was admitted by the second foki must obviously, go to our register,

Prisoner's father then gave a small boy. The prisoner was so must all those who come to the

evidence, He said that his found in the custody of the master Colony and are not known to any business was hiring out canvas and the foll. society and it is in this connexin bed on board the ss. Tai Ive in that I wish to emphasize the re-which work he was assisfed by the foki, who had gone to his mas marks in the report about the prisoner and Chau Tin, toter's assistance, had been wound- desirability

getting every vach of whom he paid, 730

od in the arm by a dagger, but charitable wariety to join with us tion of as brought to their dition, both Chau foi and Chau was made, no weapon was found.

Tin bought avereats which they Two bloodstains were nolire.

sold to passengers. Witness then the prisoner's coat sleeve. " toat spoke of the sale of on November 15 and the handing to his sum by a passenger of the $50 mole.

It was then discovered that the

people on the beach prevented him from choosing a safe landing on the sand. His action in refusing to risk the lives of bystanders, although he might have done so without killing anybody and with- out risking his own neck, has brought him much favourable comment.

1.

The Stotsonburg flyer had como down for tho Carnival with Ave others from Clarke Fleid. They joined. 16 planes from Camp Nichols, and did some stunt flying for the crowd. Spectators noticed that one of the pursuit planes emitted a cloud of Black smoke after a prolonged light in an upside down position, and it, is Lieutenant Irvine's plane. believed that this may have been

In any case, his motor wont Inspector, Nicol stated that Mr. bad, and instead of heading back Camper was driving along Kennedy for Camp Statesburg with the rest Rand, when, at the junction with of the stunt squadron, he turn- Monmouth Path, he collided with ed for the fanding feld at Camp public chair No. 72, in which was Nichols. The motor quit on him 3 European lady. One of the altogether, about the time he was olies was injured, and at the passing the Army and Navy Club. time was given one dollar as ile had not sufficient altitude to compensation. Mr. Cooper should glide to the field. He kept the have reported the accident to plan in the qir as long as possible, then picked a spot some 20 foot from the shore.

and to get or exchange informa month in Chinese money. In ad- Lalthough a search of the premises the police, but failed to do so.

Injudicious Giving. Even this last year I have been given fo understand that there linve been certain cases of over-

In apeaking of the prisoner's

character, witness said;He has never been a spendthrift and has never spent my money. He never interfered with people's business and his reputation is generally quiet and good.”

lapping, due to the fact that the society which gave relief has not given the necessary informa tion. In a great many cases the society can give the information required aņu it is a great pity that the two societies consider themselves justified in wasting the funds of their own society and those of others by injudiciously giving help when they should 'init' mike reference to the General to make

Third Prisoner's Story, The case of the third prisoner was, next dealt with. He elected statement from the

flock.

Charities. Organisation, which Prisoner stated that the pre- should be able to give them inmises at No. 114, Des Voeurs Road formation as to whether help is Central was originally an opium

alrendy being given,

I should like specially to em- phasize, and publicly to urge

divan and it was there that he prisoner) made the acquain- tance of Chay Wing (alleged to

found on

Replying to a query from the Bench, Inspector Nicol stated that The foki was taken to hospital the coolie was suffering from a where he remained for treatment crushed knee, and he had been for one week before being disant of work since the accident

charged.

which necurred ten days ago, the defendant at one time

As regards the first summons, held a driver's licence, but that

The risk of landing here was hazardous in the extreme. The crowded with fishing bay boats and banens, but rather than

risk knocking down children, he those an open space and dived for

one wing did strike had a landing. One report says that

small fishing boat, and that this was what capsized. the playe.

In his statement to the police, the prisoner said that he heard a quarrel in the yard and went

had expired months ago. inside to see what the matter was,

Hik evidence, concluded

Worship. inflicted in From the could not have got into the yard fendant on the charge of lacking Inspector Fallon, the defendant absentia, a fine of $5 on the de-

The machine did a "ground unles he flew there, as the gatea licence, a further $10 on that loop"-went up on its nose and

03 its of falling to report the accident, over

back, pin- and also ordered defendant to ning Lieutenant Irvine in the out quite pay an additional $5 compensin-cockpit. He crawled tion to the coolic.

easily, however, and in spite of the shock of landing at high speed, suffered nothing того called Camp Nichols from the serious than a scratched leg. He

Kneedier home close by, and a car was rushed to him.

was boltd, the police only being admitted when it was unbolted by the foki.

Pas proceeding.

RIVER GROUNDINGS. LOW WATER CAUSES MANY

CASUALTIES.

No further news has been receiv-i

MARSHAL YEN LEAVES NANKING.

ON VISIT TO TIENTSIN AND PEKING.

every organisation, Institution be one of the captured princi-ed of the s... Tai Lee reported toi and Individual person to help pals) and his fokia,

the aground above Wangniun and the General Charities Organisa- Prisoner càntinued that he requesting assistance from Naval tion. Individuals, can help by went to that place to smoke opium patrol boats.

Nanking, Feb. 4, Up till noon this filling up the form which we have with the arst prisoner. On No-morning she had not arrived, her

Marshal Yen Hai-shan left here sent to a large number of rsvoer 14, he met the first prison-scheduled time being midnight yes-this evening by steamer for Shang- and by referring to any person er at Wanchai, at about. nineterday..

hai, en route to Tientsin and Pe- who comes to beg and ask for welock in the morning. The first Farther casualties are reported king. charity to the General Charities prisoner asked where he was go- from the West River, due to the

It is understood that Marshal Organization. If they are charit-ing, and he replied that he was extreme low water now prevailing. You's work in Nanking will be en ably inclined they can subscribe

going to the central to our funds and we in turn enn They walked along the Prayn. Lo

distriel. The ss. Sanning, Gochow and Au-trusted to his assistant, Mr. Chan you are fast at the Second Bar and Tai-min, of the Ministry of Inter- help them.

gether and came to Des, Voeux Intest information is to the effect ior Affairs. He intimates that he Road by the P. and O. Bank. that the Kochow has taken a de- may return to Nanking in about

On reaching that place, the elded list at low tide, first prisoner asked the third prisoner to wait a few moments. Ife waited for about ten minutes when he saw the first prisoner talking to some people outside No. 17, Connaught Road Central. Prisoner went to the group and

Wasted Girls.

It does not help the community and it does not help the individual just to get rid of the undesired destitute who comes to their office, if the heads of firms grant them something und make, a small donation to them which may be absolutely wanted, it would batter if the donation went to some well-recognised society and the individual was referred to the Organisation, whose business is to pass him on to the society that can help him.

The next point I would like to deal with is, the matter of ou funds. You will see that each society represented in the Organi- sation makes a contibution of $100 |. per annum to which the Hongkong Government adds the num of $500. This year we were fortunate enough to receive an extraurdi, nary donatiob from the M/C,L. amounting to $500, for which, wo are every grateful.

Before concluding, I should like to emphasize the fact that it is

not part of the duties of the

W

Blerk dressed in European clothes, asked him why he standing there. The first prison- er then said "He's my friend."

The clerk then gave some money to the first prisoner and he handed over $30 to the third prisoner, asking him to give it io Chan Wing.

The trial is proceeding."

MARSHAL LI. LEAVES FOR WUCHOW.

IS GIVEN A HEARTY SEND-OFF.

Canton, Feb. 4. Marshal Li Chai-sum, Chairman

General Charities Organisation to of the Canton Branch Political interfere in any way with the Council, accompanied by his wife, grant of charity to known persons his brother, Mr. Li Chal-man, and by any Individual charitable

Master and Miss Li, left here this society. Any soclety, joining the

the Chinese organisation merely binds self evening on boar not to dispose charity to unknown Kwnings, the nativo province of sunbont Konghon for Wuchow. mow-comers to the Colony or to persons who are known to be un-

deserving.

"

the Marshal.

Marshal Li boarded the gunbout at the government pler on the East Bund, where troops were drawn up. A large number of Brompton Hospital for Consump officials, including General Chan tion and Diseases of the Chest will Ming-ahu, Chairman of the Pro- receive through the Trustees of the vincial Government, and General Halley Stewart Fund a donation of Tang Shi-chang, were assembled £700 per annum for the next five to give the distinguished party a years for special researches in hearty send-off. tuberculosis.

GINZA, BY MEA SEMVICE, PIG.

REILU. 6. PAT. OPA

one month's time.

CHERR PIE

DWICHŚ

"I'll take the Salisbury steak a la creole," *"One hamburger for the gent!”

Airmen from Camp Nichols suc- ceeded in righting the plane, and dragging it up on the beach, and later a truck was brought down to haul the wreck to the airport. It is believed to be beyond salvage as a flying unit. Both wings are badly damaged and the tail is wrecked. Damage to the motor cannot be ascertained as yet. but the shaft is badly jammed, perhaps bent: the propellor is bent, and the control wires are twisted beyond repair-Manila Bulletin.

PLANE CRASH IN AMERICA,

MANILA MAN'S LUCKY ESCAPE.

Elko (Nev.), Jan. 26... Marooned for over 30 hours in snowy

three mountains,

men aboard a lost mail plane were re- scued to-day. Two passengers, Audrey. Ames, a Manila Standard Oll man, and Timothy Pileuger of San Francisco, an architect, were uninjured.

The plane fell in Secret Pare,

Mountains. Ruby

The pilot, Franke Barber was slightely in- jured.

The party is proceeding to Salt Lake City, Utah..

In

The Ruby mountains are located

the northeastern part of Nevada, not a great distance from the Utah state line,

Mr. Audrey Ames who is men- tioned in the dispatch is woll known in Manila. He is con- nected with the Standard Oil com- pany's Manila Office. He left Manila on the liner President Jackson Dec, 29, for a six months vacation in the United States.

His vessel was due in San Fran cisco Jan. 23, According to the dispatch he was marooned for three days In the Nevada moun- tains so evidently he took the air- plane from San Francisco soon. after he arrived, from Manila, in order to reach his destination in the Eastern seaboard earlier than would be possible by train.

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