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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1929.

ALLEGED, ROBBERS THE INFANTICIDE ROBBERS RANSACK TARIFF EFFECT ON

PROBLEM.

RESTAURANT.

SHIPBUILDING.

DEAD SEA SALTS CONCESSION.

Wm.

CASE WHICH DEPENDS WHOLLY ON IDENTIFICATION.

SWATOW EDICT: FORBIDDING THE PRACTICE.

ARMED MEN BIND UP ALL THE EMPLOYEES:

WHERE HONGKONG ENJOYS AN ADVANTAGE.

PROVISIONAL OFFER MADE

BY, GOVERNMENT. 、

Powell,

Ltd.

DENIAL OF GUILT,

Judge (Mr. Justice Wood), when the Criminal Sessions were continu- ed this morning, during the trial of Ho Chok-lam and Leang Ching, who were indicted for a robbery at Mongkok

In making the remark, his Lord- ship pointed out that none of the stolen property was found on the men and they were not arrested until a week afterwards.

WOMEN'S MOVEMENT.

Swatow, Mar. 14.

B

AT KOWLOON CİTY. SHANGHAI COMPLAINT. NO BRITISH CONTROL.

London, Mar, 18. A. ttle restaurant at Kowloon Reference to the harmful effect That the case for the Crown-de-

shipbuilding of the now

In the House of Commons to pended entirely on the evidence of It might be thought that at this City, situated close to the Sung on Identification vos a statencat time of day. Infanticide had been Wong Rock, after which it is Chinese tariff was made at the day, Mr. W. G. Ormsby-Gore an- that the - Colonial made to the jury by the Puisno stamped out of China A Munic-named, was the scene of much ex-annual genom meeting of the nounced

received

reply pal edict forbidding the practice citement last night, whon four New Engineering and Shipbuild-Ofice had shows that the two motives which men entered the premises and com-ing Works, Ltd., Shanghal, by the from the Trans-Jordanian Gov- orament respecting the ques- impel to it still press heavily on mitted an armed robbery, subse-Chairman, Mr. H. E. Arnhold.

Sea coa- the poorer classes. These are the quently escaping with a haul valued

In the course of his speech, Mr. tion of the Dend fact of the low standard of living at over a hundred dolinra,

Arnhold sald:-It must be realized cessions. Both they and the Pales- and the severe economic pressure Close on midnight, when business that the new tariff imposing, as tinian Government had now autho under which the people live, and, had slackened and there were only it does, substantial duties upon rised the conclusion of a draft agreement, and the Colonial Office secondly, the tendency to Tespise four customers left in the build-material and componoñt, parts female children.

Many parents are so disappoint selecting a table, crdered refresh- particularly on large and more concessionaires at an early date. ing, four men looked in, and, after necessary in construction work. hoped to be in a position to make a definito, offer to the prospective el at the birth of a girl, especially menta. Presently, one of them got if there has not yet been a boy in up from his sent and walked casual-important vessels, is going to If it were accepted and other mat- the family, that they will not ly to the counter. The man behind prove a serious handicap, and lers were satisfactorily arranged, possibly result in thetho concession would be duly anc- trouble to rear her. The progress of it then found himself suddenly may girls' education is doing something looking into the muzzle of a revol diversion of much construction tiond.

work to other building Contres to remove the disability under ver held by the "customer" which

live, and to raise At the same time, another of which, otherwise, would have come them in the general estimation. the men, who was still seated at to Shanghai. The Women's Movement also brings the table, got up and similarly It seems a little anomalous that, the question vividly to the fore. whipped out a revolver with which If a Chinese shipping company, or On March 8th, Women's Day was he held up the other employees of any company, operating vessels in observed, and a circular pressing the establishment. -

these waters, wish to acquire new tonnage, they can have a vessel built abroad or at Hongkong, and an then operate it in the Yangtaze or on the conatal trade or, far the matter of that, in any trade, and it will not cost the owners one cent in duty. Should, however, the vessel be built in Shanghai, it will represent, when completed, in cost a considerable percentage in respect of Cratoms duty paid upon the raw materials and essential parts. :

It is alleged that the men enter od the second floor of No. 239, Portland Street, bound and gagged throo women occupants, and stole various articles of clothing, bangles, rings, and a total of $87 la money, Both prisoners denied the charges and stated that they had been wrongly identified.

Women

Mr. Somerset Fitzroy, prosecut- ing for the Crown, stated that at about one o'clock on the afternoon the claims of the movement, and Bound and gagged, the victims of February 4, there was a knock referring to the age-long 1 treat-were thrust into a room, and left at the door and someone cutside ment of women in China, was pub- there until the robbers had made naked for the husband of one of shed. The pressure of popula- good", their escape, after having the women. When the door was tion, however, added to the fact thoroughly ransacked the place.

The value of the haul, comprising opened, three men entered, includ- that the boys stay at home and look ing the two prisonera. They pro-after their parents in olde while principally money and jewellery, in ceeded to bind and gag the ocn girl is the child who "runs estimated at $112. cupants, using potatoes for the lat-away," continue to keep the old ter purpose, and two of the women feelings alive.

received amall stabs in the hand The Municipal edict orders that from knives, which the rebbers car-parents who cannot support their ried. The robbera subsequently got infant children shall take them to one of the two municipal Foundling away after searching the place.

Denting with the manner in Hospitals, these being opened by which the arrests were effected, one of the philanthrople societies, counsel.continued that, on February and by the Roman Catholic Mis- 11, two of the victimised women aion. Otliers who cannot be thus were walking along a street when provided for are to be reprted to they suddenly came face to face the Municipality by whom arrange with the first prisoner. The re-ments are to be made-Our Own cognition was apparently mutual, Correspondent. because the man immediately af

tempted shield his face by draw-

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in his hat down. He proceeded CHELMSFORD -RADIO

to No. 4, Shanghai Street, being followed by the women, and dis- appeared inside. While one woman watched, the other brought her husband along, after which he left the two women to watch and pro- /ceeded towards Mangkok Police Station by way of Nelson Street.

PROGRAMME.

CLEARLY HEARD BY LOCAL ENTHUSIAST.

A well-known fotal radio

en

thusiast had a most interesting ex- perfence this morning, from 3 to o'clock, when he heard the fuil programme broadcast from Chelms ford station. He has a power

EX-KAISER ON HIS MOTHER.

ENGLISH IDEALS ON PRUSSIAN SOIL.

Mr. Ormaby-Gore added that the concession had been offered provi- alomally to Major Tulloch and Mr. Novemosky, in equal shares. Ho had no reason to doubt that these two gentlemen could raiso the necessary capital.

A question was asked whether the final agreement now being consider. ed by the Palestine Government contained provisions to ensure-ver- manent British control and the avoidance of a monopoly of control by any group or organisation in- terested in the production or enle of potash.

Mr. Ormsby-Gore replied that in view of the terms of the mandate it was not thought practicable to add, To such extent, therefore, the any provisions for British control, recently introduced tariff cannot Any concession that was granted, ha regarded as very scientific, and however, would provide that the I would suggeal, for the conddera-operating Company should not tion of the authorities concerned. without the provious written con- Berlin, Feb. 127

hat, in any revision of the tariff, sent of the Palestinian and Trans- The ex-Kaiser Wilhelm presents, raw material and component parts Jordanian governments, enter into as a preface to the German edition to be utilized. In construction any arrangement for restriction of of his mother's letters, published (thereby providing labour for output or for the rateing or keep- to-morrow, his portrait of the Chinese workmen) should either ing up of prices in such manners as curiously missing from his recent proof that such material or parts Empress Frederick, which WN3 be admitted duty free or, upon

to restrict output-British Wire- less.

work on his ancestora.

He makes no secret of his dis-had been actually utilized in pleasure that the letters should shipbuilding, full robate of any ever have been published, but now duty paid, should be allowed, that there is no escape, he boldly

sponsors what he describes as áfe

"grandlose, historical document death there was disappointment for all time." His heading, "The and bitterness to

overflowing.

SUSPENDED OFFICIALS

MINISTRY OF HEALTH INQUIRY OPENED.

A passage of words between Mr. C. F. Roundell, barrister, conduct- Ing a Ministry of Health Inquiry at the Islington Guardians' Offices

Shortly after the husband had left, une prisoner came out of the

Letters of my Mother, the Empress To this was added her "passion- house in which he had taken refuge

Frederick Wilhelm," appears in le temperament, which even in and took to his heels, the women

manuscript reproduction,

her normal days seldom set any immediately raising the alarm.

The ex-Kaiser opens his pre-bridle to its mode of expression." face with the most graceful com- But now after the death of her Fortunately for the law, but un- fortunately for the prisoner, added ful super-hetrodyne short-wave pliments to his mother, "abril husband with nerves shuttered, and Mr. II. Gordon Everelt, mark- Mr. Fitzroy, the nun rau in the eight-valve set, and, by use of ant beautiful woman, whose torn between England' und Ger-ed the opening of the hearing re- direction taken by the husband, loud speaker, was able to hear gifts and personality were bound many, "sho Raw everywhere cently.

He passed the hustand, who im with the utmost distinctness the make 4613 immediate and enemies, antipathy to herself.

Chelmsford's

mediately gave chase, the man even-whole programme. tually being caught in Nathan Road.enil is S.W., and the wave-length dominating impression" in her indeed she even believed herself

newly-ndojited home. Indeed, the object of hatred,” The second prisoner was arrested 18 25.6. Broadcasting takes place what else could one expect of the

Pitiless Destiny. on information obtained.

daily, Saturdays and Sundays ex-)

Accordingly "Whatever came men inmates, one of what stated frons 7 pm to midnight (London Catherine of Russia in importance redoubled force. She was sensi-

Evidence was given by the wacepted, from 12.30 to 2 pm. and daughter of a "great and com-

manding Queen, who, surpassing her way reseted upon her with positively that she recognised both time).

and the Eupress Maria Theresa' prisonera na men who entered the The opening of the 7 p.m. pro-in good fortune, gave the impressive. Everything wounded her

Kramme was indicated in Hong Another old woman said she was long at 3 am, to-day by the sound to a whole epoch?". sure she recognised the first pri-ing of Big Ben, this being followed Two Misfortunes, soner, but she could not recognise by a talk on jilnys, now running in the second man.

London. Then came piano selec tions and a. French talk. The esse in proceeding. BATCH OF TRAFFIC,

OFFENDERS.

house.

SPEEDING ON NEW PRAYA THOROUGHFARE,

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ever

to conduct a full Investigation.

The inquiry concerned the sus- pension of two of the Board's relieving officers—Mr. H. B. Hamm and Mr. H, S. Ryder.

trick auditor to inquire into Mr. Everett had asked the dis alleged irregular payments of She was accustomed to quick relief by the two officers, and the words and she wrote them down. district auditor in turn requested She saw gloom and hostility every- the Guardians to hold an inquiry. As a result of that inquiry Mr. However, having. made thene where. She was led by her tem- concessions of filial piety, the perament to speak sharp words Ryder and Mr. Hamm were sus- panegyrist passes insensibly into about everybody. A pitiless des-pended from duty and the Guar- At 3.45 a.m., the local amateur the apologist of himself. The tiny cast the shadow of a deep dlans asked the Ministry of Health enjoyed a fine vaudeville show. Empress, it appears, was afflicted sadness upon her soul and she amongst the contributers to which with two misfortunes, which was in short "the poorest and were Fred Gibson, as well as WI explain everything. In the first most hapless woman who liams and Taylor of "The Black-place, she was born and grew up wure a crown." birdie fame. In the course of an the atmosphere of England, And consequently when the humourous talk, Fred Gibson told whence she drew certain ideal reader pusses from the preface to For travelling on the wrong side story of how, at a dinner party, which she in vain desired to see the letters nothing will surprise of the statue of Queen Victoria in there were no sardines left, so he transplanted to the unfavourable him. "Posterity too," the apolo-

suil of Prussia.

gia concludes, "will read them Statue Square, a Chinese chauffeur was given the gold-fish!

While her husband was alive with deep emotion and pass just was fined $10 by Major C. Willson Then came orchestral selections at the Central Magistracy this and a xylophone solo, this being there was hope, but with his judgment."

followed by a sketch and then by morning,

The summons was taken out by talk by Mr. Ashley on "Saving Mr. W. Kent, A.S.P., who stated the Countryside," in which he out. that the defendant was seen at lined suggested housing reformis. 6.45 p.m., on February 24 driving After this, there was a program- on the north side of the statue me of Jrish music, including the whilst proceeding from east to bagpipes, and later there was west. At the time, Mr. Kent was selection of Chinese music on the going in the opposite direction, flute, with an explanatory talk, and but for the limely application Also ainongst the items was a of the brakes by his chauffeur, an bridge hand as played by two gen- accident would have taken place.tlemen, a'lady and "dummy," with The same defendant pleaded explanations of the progress of the guilty to a charge of failing to game.

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produce either his licence or his The programme, concluded with It was very clearly braes badge as a public driver on band music. February 25, For this he was heard in Hongkong, a fact which demonstrates the progress, which fined $16.

A public car driver who parked Is being made in wireless, his car on the west side of Chater Road, which is reserved for private cara, was fined $5.

In another cast, a chauffeur was fined $7 for passing a stationary tram.

WEST POINT ROBBERY SEQUEL.

MAN CHARGED IN COURT

THIS MORNING.

Charging a man with armed

A fine of $20 was imposed" in 'd Casc in which a Chinese chauffeur pleaded guilty to speeding at 35 miles an hour in Queen's Road East between the Naval Dockyard and the Grand Theatre. The robbery before. Mr. E. W. Hamil- man's record showed that blaton 'this morning, Sergeant. licence had once been previously Rozcalewy stated that he was a Auspended.

foki of a rice-shop at No. 61, First

Speeding on the new road on Street, West Point, which was, the Praya East Reclamation raided by armed robbers early on caused the appearance of the Friday morning. chauffeur of car No. 249 before his It was alleged that the accused. robhitra, Worship. The defendant, plead-in collusion with the Ing guilty, was fined $10.

opened the door in response to Tho chauffeurs who were their knack. After they had left, caught touting on Wong Nel it was found that the proprietor of Chong Road on Saturday, March 2, the shop had died, apparently The police having been suffocated by the were fined $5 each. also took out summonses for gag which the robbers forced inta obstruction against these drivers, his mouth.

Accused was formally reminded for which they were fined a further $5.

for a wook.

CITY

Mr. Everett yesterday asked to be allowed to make a statement, but Mr. Roundell told him that unless he was going to give evi- dence, he could not be heard.

Mr. Everett-I am quite pre- pared to give evidence.

Mr. Roundell-Then as all other witnessen are to leave I must ask you to do the same.

Mr. Everett-Very well, I will remain and make a statement later.

Mr. Roundell questioned Mr. Hamm-whose case he took first- about a letter which Mr. Hamm sent to one of the recipients of relief.

One of the Guardians' clerke produced a relief book which, he suld, showed that £16 28. 6d. wns charged to the Guardians in res- pect of this parlicular case in ex- cess of what the recipient - was actually paid.

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