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SHANGHAI COURT "SCANDAL."

TSU ZU-CHING FOUND NOT GUILTY.

ACCUSED OF USING THREATS

TO LITIGANTS,

FOREIGN PROTESTS.

The remarkable case In the Shanghai Provisional Court when Tau Zu-ching, "an unprincipled Chinese lawyer" was charged with employing threats and interfering with personal liberty, and as re- ported by our Shanghai corres- pondent last week, acquitted, in

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

SHARE ALLOTMENTS. ACTION WHICH WAS]

RECTIFYING A CLERICAL

OMISSION.

In the Supreme Court this mor- ning, before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan), Mr. F. C. Jenkin applied for an extension of timo in which to file two allotments of shares on behalf of the Canadian- American Navigation Co., Ltd.

Mr. Jenkin, who was instructed, by Mr. D. H. Blake, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, referred to afidavits filed by Mr. Blake, and said his Lordship would seo from them that the shares were allotted at meetings hold respectively on March 1, 1928, and September 22, 1928. It was' due purely to a clerical omission that the correct returns were not flod,

UNDEFENDED.

JUDGMENT ENTERED AGAINST MADAME CHIFFON,

A. SHANGHAI CLAIM.

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1929.

WOUNDED TROOPS IN NANKING.

(Continued from Page: 1.)

Marshal El Chal-sum's name has not been proposed, nor has that of any of the members of the Kwangsi Clique.

A new qualification for member- ship of the C.E.C. was laid down Madame Chiffon, of the Hong-ans follows: A candidate must be kong Hotel Building, Podder 36 years of age, a member of the Street, did not appear in the Sum- Party for inuro than 5 years, and mary Court this morning to defend shall not have taken an active part an action brought against her by in a movement against the revolu- Messrs. L. Rondon and Co., Ltd., tionary Government. of Intersquim Building, No. 9, Avenue Edouard VII, Shanghai, for the recovery of $1,000. The plaintiff's were represented by Mr. H. C. Macnamara, and Madame Chiffon was not legally represent

His Lordship granted an exten- ed. sion of seven days.

Punitive Mandate.

Nanking, Mar. 23. Chi-tao, Hu Han-min, and Wu Teh- In spite of the opposition Tal chen, the Kuomintang Congress Messrs. Rondon and Co. claimed this morning adopted Lid Wen- $1,062.00, being the equivalent of Party continue to disregard Nan tao's proposal, that if the Hankow

rate of francs 1265, representing

MR. TONG SHAO-YI IN HONGKONG.

PLANS TO MAKE CHUNGSHAN

MODEL AREA,

FIRST, THINGS FIRST.

to

"There is no better way to start at the very bottom. Ten years on any reconstructivo work than

magistrate of my home district, ago: I wanted to become a to develop ite resources and improve the conditions of my own people. I was laughed at as an old dodderer, trying to be spectacular. Why should a former premier asket. The aw is that there want to be a magistrate, I was

given a great deal of space in the accused was represented by Tau frances 13,328,80 at the exchange king's orders the National Govern that can be carried through to a

wrote

case."

Zu-thing. During the course of

of

Evidence

total la

and the

no greatness that in more worth while or more lasting than the job that one is fitted to do and consciousness of having done a

practical success.

Great plans may be made for a whole nation, small scale." but real work must be done on a

mier of the Republic of China and Mr. Tong Shao-yi, former Pro- elder statesman of the Kuomintang. gave a representative of the

North China Daily News an out- tion of Chung-shan hsion in line of his plan for the reconstruc- Kwangtung, the district in which Tongshan, his village and the homes of Dr. Sun Yat-sen; and other. national leaders

аго

Northern papers.

the proceedings Tau attempted to the balance due under three bills ment shall have full power to do The position is regarded as hand in a petition to the Court

exchange drawn by the what it sees fit. tantamount to a complete break-charging the complainants in the plaintiffs on the defendant in res- General Feng Yu-helang's repre- down of law and justice,

case with adultery. The Court re pect of goods sold and delivered, sentative sent General Fong a re- An application by the police fused to permit him in this petit- which bills had been dishonoured port on this, characterising the For an order declaring that Tau tion, and proceeded with the case. by the defendant by non-payment. motion

BB a form of punitive Zu-ching has no right to practise Subsequently to the adjournment

One bill of exchange was dated mandate because it means that the as a lawyer before the Shanghat of the case the same day, when the October 12, 1927, for frames 7,000, National Government can do what Provisional Court on the ground two complainants were leaving the while, the other twa were dated it plenses. that he has never been properly court to go home, they were as December 2, 1927, for the amounts Mesura, Sun Fo and Hu Han- admitted to practice" was held by saulted by some loafers, together ex francs 6,000 and france 5,328.80, min, who. left for Tang Shan, this Judgo Hyul to be a matter for with Tau Zu-ching and the making a total sum of franc morning for the purpose of calling civil court and he refused to hear other accused. This took place 17.128.80. Of this franes 4,000 on Marshal Li Chal-sum, were It, after which Mr. Ramondino just outside the gate of the Prohad been received on account allowed to go up the hill, but all

francs others were kept back on the charge sheet, "I vixional Court, and one of the com-reducing the reserve my right to protest in this plainants became frightened, pull 13,328.80.

place surrounded by soldiers, situated, on his departure from ed out a whistle that he had in his

was givch by M. Reuter.

Shanghai last week.Mr. Tong in the Mr. R. T. Bryan prosecuted for pocket, and blew it, the police im- Marcel Taquet,

now in Hongkong, having arrived Assistant the police, and Mr. Loh Zau- mediately arriving on the scone.manager of the Banque Francola Trenches Round Wụ-Han. here on Saturday. stang, a former well known magis. In the meantime a large crowd Chinois, who stated that the Bank trate of the Mixed Court appear- had gathered and Tau taking ad-held the three bills for collection ed on behalf of the defendant. vantage of the crowd escaped, on behalf of the plaintiffs. All The rest of the crowd that were the bills had been duly signed on The Right to Practice. involved in this disputo were taken the back by Madame Chiffon. to the West Hongkow Station by

Witness stated that franes 4,000 The speelfie charge was, "For the police, who, after investigating was originally paid

and

an that you with others at about 130 the matter, decided at that time additional sum of $560 had also pan. on February 23, 1929, in the not to prefer any criminal charge, been paid, leaving the balance compound of the Shanghai Pro-

Teu did not go into the witness standing at $450. visional Court and in the public box hot answered questions His Lordship gavo judyment-for thoroughfare on North Cheklang from the dock. Ho stated the plaintiffs for 8450 with coats, Road did employ threats against in Answer to the judge that Tseu Vi-sing and Tacu Hyau-sion he know absolutely nothing and

did prevent them from whatsoever about the matter, ex- exercising their rights where by cept what he had heard, and din- they were anlawfully taken inte claimed any Intention to injure the WHITEAWAY'S ENTERPRISE, custody by police officers and witness, or of having advised. the A full-page announcement ap escorted to West Hongkew police other aceused Lo do

80.pearing elsewhere in this issue will atation."

In outlining the case Mr. Bryan said that it was an unpleasant duty he had to perform in seeking the disbarment of a lawyer, but he said that only by such purging methods could the Provisionn) Court maintain is dignity and the high position It holds in the minds of law-abiding people.

Judge Hyuj ruled that he could

not consider the question of dis- barment, and that the criminal only. should proceed Article 318.

der

Mr. Lamondine expressed the opinion that both charges should go together. "I think it is n question of grout Importance, be- cause the point is whether or not The Rendition Agreement does ach und whether or not it can, be violated. I do not know of any greater authority which can rule on this question other than the Judge who is sitting in this court." Where there is a charge against A lawyer, he should be provisional- ly suspended in order to have his conduct cleared. What uction is

ARTIFICIAL SILK.

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A Model Halen. The plan is to tarn Chungshan into a model hsien. Mr. Tong is chairman of a committee, other members of which are Mr. Sun Fo, General Wa Teh-chen, Dr. Chung Yung-kuang of Lingnam Univer- sity, Mr. Ma Ying-plao of Sincero Company, Hongkong. Mr. Toni Secking a Loan.

Ch'ong, of Da Sun Company of They are also asking the Wo- Hongkong and Canton. This com- Han merchants and bankers for a mittee will receive 25 per cent, of loan of five million dollars for the the taxes collected in the district, war fund and have also started which they, will use for its de collecting various taxes in ad-velopment. They will supervise education, road building, the Vance.Renter,

development of Industries and similar undertakings. The district contains a population of 1,250,000.. It le most casily reached from Macno by a good motar rond, as

"We must first educate the

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Mr. Bryan cross-examined Mr. doubtless prove of the greatest in-

Hankow, Mar, 23. Tsu and asked if he were n mem-terest to those who appreciate General Yeh Chi are being recall-well as by launch service.

The pro-Kwangsi troops under her of the Chinese Bar Association beautiful fabrics about the house.ed from Hunan and sent to Lotion The rapid strides made in both the manufacture and utilisation of in the east of Hupeh province children," Mr. Tong said, for artificial silk, is, of course widely which is considered by the Kwang without education nothing can Lo known, although we imagine that faction in Hankow as the main done. The next generation must few people in this part of the world danger zone because pro-Nanking understand why we do the things have seen the truly delightful ef-troops under Genoral Hala Tou-we plan and they must be taught fects which have been imparted toyin have advanced from Anhul pro- to carry on the work.

develop orange groves, furnishing fabrics quite recently. vince into Hupch province.

to which the answer was “Yes.” "Where did you study law?" "Zung Chow University."

this school?" "Yea",

"Have you got a diploma from

“Can you produce it?" Jadge Byui consider that all these questions have nothing to

do with the ense

|

We can oyster

need

Thanks to the enterprise of the Meanwhile the 8th Army hus beds and numerous native in- Mr. Brynn-Then 1 bow to London buyers of Messrs. White- marched from the north of dustries, which will bring wealth your ruling but I would like away, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd., a very Kwangtung province northwards to the people. I have been ex- note made that I protest against largo shipment, embodying a most into the south of Hunan pro- perimenting with improvementa that ruling.

comprehensive collection of these vince and occupied Chengehow. on my own planation, which can Mr.Ramendino:--1 also 4s-fabrics, has arrived in Hongkong, Other than these movements be extended to the district. We socinte myself with your protest. and is now being displayed on the there has been no change to re- need more roads and we

Mr. Bryan then addressed the first floor of this well-known escord in the situation in Central cleanliness and health. court, and summing up the evid-tablishment. Some idea of the ex-China. The Kwangsi lenders here Something Practical. cure, said that the jolice were nut tent of this isplay may be gauged appear to be awaiting a move by so much concorned with the second from the fact that there are no Nanking against them.-Reuter. and third acused because they felt fewer than fifteen miles of material, that they had acted ander legal constituting an unusually largeį advice and they were not respo- range of colourings and, designs. sible to the same degree as the man who had given them that The necused is, therefore, dis advice,

charrel.

Evidence of Intimidation,

"We are not seeking a utopia, but in our "small" way, in a small area, we expect to do something worth while. Do you realise that Hawaii was developed by Chinese Among the outgoing passengers from Chungshan. Why can they on the P. and O. 3.8. Khyber on not do as much for their own Saturday was Mr. R.M. Henderson, home? If the soldiers will not Mr. Bryan :-The police give no- Assistant Director of Public Works disturb un and if we can keep a tice of appeal and I ask that the accompanied by his wife and "At the outset," Mr. Bryan con- first accused be order to find bail, family. Mr. Henderson has left part of the taxes we pay, we shall the Judge taking against this tinued, "I want the Court to our pending the appeal, I suggest $1, for Home on a mission in connexion not fall,"

"Before we commence our work, with the Colony's water supply the taxes paid by Chungshan lawyer pending the result of this mind that on February 23, in a 000 bail.

The Judge: The accused are to It is understood that he will ny pending prosecution, the first caso is a

burden of taxation is more equit. deputy case to be watched by a de-eeused in open court attempted to be set at liberty on their own re- before the Colonial Ofice the have to be recognized, so that the

whole question of the water supply cognizances.

The Deputy reserve the right in order to secure the endorsement able. Exorbitant taxation must to protest in this case.

of the necessary expenditure. He be done away with at once. There are numerous fllegal and ridicul- The proceedings then terminated. will also advise on material.

oùs taxes, which have no other reason for existence but to feed blood-suckers. We will tell our people not to pay such taxes."

trial?

Judge Hyui:-This

puty, who has only the power to watch a case. He has no right to give judgment or to question in any way the proceedings in the

case,

file a counter eriminal action when, as a lawyer he knows the proper procedure is that a petition must be filed with the chief clerk of this eourt, and the summons issued in Mr. Hamandine quite dis- the usual and regular way, and agree. The Senior Consul's De- as a lawyer he should know that puty is not an ornament and in a the procedure he did adopt in open case like this in which the court was a most improper one. principle of the conduct of the There is only one construction and legal profession is concerned, I that is that he attempted to file have the right to express an that action in open court with the opinion just the arme as

the Intention to Intimidate the com- learned Judge. I agree that on plainant in the enso then pending. the first charge I sit as a Deputy, | Being foiled in his attempt to in- but with regard to the application timidate the men in open court, he I feel that I have the same right then went outside the court-room to express my opinion as the and proceeded with his malignant judge. There is no doubt that If] kusiness intimidating

U

azd

the application concerns the dis- chreatening the complaints an puto and the terma of the Rendi- that case. He goes outside, and, tlon Agreement it is the Sensor | according to the testimony of the Conaul's Deputy's duty to seo that two witnesses ho guld ‘Arrest those the Rondition Agreement Is men and take them to the police respected and not violated,

station. His conduct in the court room and his subsequent conduzz clearly bears out the truth of the statement of the two witnesses, He undoubtedly advised his clients to do something that was illegal, and then he himself slunk into the background, hoping that he would Mr. Bryan:-I am rather in a not himself get mixed up in the dificulty, The learned Deputy | affair,"

Judge Hyui expressed the opinion that regarding the power of the court the Senior Consul's letter of recent date stating that "the power and control of the court is with the judgo" decided the matter.

'claims he is a member of the court

and the learned Judgo says he in

All the Accused Dismissed,

not. Whose orders am I to obey?" Mr. Bryan pressed for sentence

A lengthy argument ensued, the of imprisonment on Tsu and then

Doputy maintaining his point that,

no far on this application was con-

cerned, he held the right to sit

that he be disbarred.

The Judge:--According tite Chineso criminal

to

pra-

jointly. Finally he agreed to the cedure Article 316, when Polico Advocate proceeding with a man is heard by another the first charge only.

Tau's Offence Detailed.. Mr. Bryan then said that on February 29, there were four ac- cused, charged before Judge Kuh and Deputy Van den Berg with extortion and larceny. One of the

party, he has a right to sue, or report to the police. It was thero- fore quite correct for the accused to report, and have them taken to the police station. The statements of the two complaining witnesses, in as much they were complainants in the other case, cannot be accepted.

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Picture-goers looking for thrills will find these in overflowing] measure in the "Air Circus," now showing at the Queen's. The pro- ducers have chosen the aeroplane as the happy medium for a story showing how a youth is able to con- quer his natural fears and take to: the air an t-it were his natural sphere. The incentive is, of course, love for a pretty girl and devotion towards a friend. Louise Dresser, Sue Carol, David Rollina

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