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COURT MARTIAL

ADMISSIONS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

NANKING SENDS OUT DELEGATE.

PRIVATE HENDRY SAYS HE REPORTED ATTEMPT TO BUY

POCKETED CASH.

FALSE ACCOUNTS.

YEN'S LOYALTY.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1929.

CONTRADICTIONS IN POLICE PROCEDURE

EVIDENCE.

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been sent to Faishan, or vice versa and that in none of the Fatahan balance sheets produced was there any entry of pronts received by the Fatshan firm from the de- fendants,

Dealing with the balance sheets

CRITICISED.

SHOULD SUMMONSES. CONTAIN

DEFENDANT'S NAME?

LEGAL POINT RAISED.

HO HONG BANK · APPEAL.

ALTERED CHEQUE, CASE AT SINGAPORE.

INTERESTING POINT.

$5,000,000 BAIT.

Further admissions were made

Shanghai, June 19, to-day by Private Hendry, former It is gathered from rolinble P.R.I. clerk, of the 2nd K.O.S.B., Chinese sources that who was sentenced to imprison-slung Shih-buat, former Shang- General ment and reduced to the ranks for hat Garrison Commander, now misappropriation of P.R.I. funds, acting 218 representative at the General Court Martial, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, in on

et which is honring charges of negl journey to Taiyuanfu to interview gence against Major G. M. H. Marshal Yen Hai-shnu, taking with him $5,000,000, which is offered by Ogilvy, while acting as P.R.J.

the National Questioned by Major Armitage, Maruhal Yen for military mainten- Government 10 R.A., for the prosecution, witnessance in the event of his declaring said he received money from sales war against Feng Yu-halang and of will to contractors, Some- times he put it in the black boy supporting the Nanking. Govern- Sau-fung, admittedly a partner of and asked for the owner of the branch of Messrs. E. A. Barbour,

kept for cash, and sometimes he put it in his pocket."

nient,

Mr. A. el Arculli appeared be Sir Henry sald that he could not fore Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the

Singapore, June 12. In the Court of Appeal to-day should make him suspect that the on behalf of the occupier of the Justice Stevens and Mr. Justice say anything was proved which Central Magistracy this morning, before Mr. Justice Deane, Mr. hook produced had been fabricated gound floor of No, 126, Wing Lok Burton the Ho lio Bank, Ltd., that the entrice themselves and causing an obstruction by leaving Justice's judgment in the matter for the purposes of the action or Street, who was summoned for appealed against the Chief the explanation given of them five bags of goods and two empty of a claim by Messrs. E. A. Bar- were dishonest.

baskets on the pavement outside bour, Ltd., with respect to the pay- his shop.

mont by the Bank of a bearer Lost the Notice.

For the prosecution, an Indian sheque which had been altered by he received a notice calling a meet-found the obstruction outside the Cheung Cho-po also stated that constable stated that when he

a fraudulent clerk.. ing of creditors and signed by Ma premises, he went inside the shop the evidence. It was stated that Mr. Page, opening, dealt with

the manager of the Malacen A telegram from Peking states firm, and by Ma Kong-ng and in the goods belonged to the shop, Mr. Chung-yu in the defendant goods. On a man admitting that that General sing Shih-huai tho arrived at Taiyuanfu on Wednes- Tong who

antes of two of the the constable ordered them to be

with. Yen Hai-aban

In this half an hour, he found the goods expresne notice the signatories describe were still lying on the pavement. hopes of an understanding with themselves as "shareholders of the the "Christian" General

Mr. Arculli submitted that there Mrs. Feng Yu-siang arrived at to the Tak Cheung Arm. Cheung defendant was the owner of the Ma Pak Leung and it is addressed was no evidence to prove that the not enter it up in the books? No. Yungcheng on Tuesday. She said Cho-po said that he had lost the goods. According to the sum Witness, continued that the en-her husband is due to arrive there notice sent to him but that it was mons, the occupier of the ground tries in P.R.I., 2, were never ex-about Thursday to confer within the same terms. At this meet-floor of No. 125, Wing Lok Street, amined by Major Ogilvy.

Yen Hsi-shan. Major, Armitage:--Were

ing, which was presided over by was given as the owner, but no ever forbidden by Major Ogilvy lo

Ma Sau-fung, Cheung Cho-po saya name was specified on the sum sign receipts for cash?—I cannot

money from Hongkong to pay you." the simmons, as it stood, ought to that the former said "I will get mons, He was,of the opinion that remember..

It is most remarkable that be dismissed without going into Cheung Cho-po gave this evidence the merits of the case at all, for the first time in the witness

The Judge Advocate: You mean that when you put it in your pocket you misappropriated it to your own use 7-Yes,

The Judge Advocate:--You did

you

day afternoon and in an interview Leung of own the Ma Pak removed, but returning in about

Gaining Time?

The reports of Feng Yu-hsinng'e intention to go abroad are dying out and the belief is gaining ground Chat the "Christian" General is only seeking to gala

Incomplete Account. Major Armitage. then produced n book, which witness Identified time. un P.R.I., 6, containing cinemuu

necounts. He did not think it was

General Fong Chen-we arrived at Penglow yesterday afternoon en a complete sintement of the cine-route to Chengchow to meet the ma account, although it was kept. Kuominchun leaders with the in- to, show cinema receipts and ex- tention of urging them to attend penditure. There

the suchowfu Conference, called omissions. He made it out him- by Chiang Kai-shek. self, on

the instructions of the ..P.R.I.

Private Hendry was shown 41

were ዘነበ

Fatshian.

box during cross-examination. In view of the opinion I have formed of Cheung Cho-po's truthfulness have no hesitation in disbelieving this belated allegation.

Sallent. Features.

Sir Henry went on to review the more salient features of the case and in conclusion anid:-"The re-

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Worship that "thousands of sum

Inspector Murphy Informed his monses were issued that way," remark which Arculli's comment that the police drew forth Mr. were entirely wong. To summons the occupier was not enough, sald Mr. Acculli; It was absolutely necessary to give the name of the defendant."

After Inspector Murphy had

Another doubtful Kuominchas lender, General Sun Liang-chengult on my mind is to create serious once again infomed his Worship is statest to be at Shenchow. I doubt as to the side to which the of the usual procedure, his Wor- I from Hongkong Amusements units at Tscking Pass' aro, con- for films supplied to the Batinuing with their war prepara-weight of evidence makes the ba-ship remarked that it was not a lance ineline. It therefore becomes ease of police methods but it waA talion. The total amount up to tim

the more necessary to consider on a point of law, which they had and inclusive of September 30,

whom the burden of proof rests innecessarily to go into very careful- 1928, was $840. He did not enter

these proeedings. The plaintiffsly. this hill in the balance sheet.

allege the existence of a partner-

The case was adjourned for

Reuter Confirms,

Shanghai, June 19. It is gathered from Chinese

It was possible that the Sesources in Nanking that an im-ship between the defendant firm seven days. tember bill, had not been received portant conference will be held and the Ma Pak Leung of Fatshan,|

The Judge Advocate:---He asked you for the einenia account, and you delivered a fielitious state- ment?—Yes.

Ltd., signed a heurer cheque for $2,200 and it was subsequently discovered that the cheque had been altered to one of $12,250 and In the first place had been made the cheque was signed the auditors on forged vouchers, Shortly after

monthly audit at the firm's office, were almost due to conduct the and the manager on going through the bank pass-book found a cheque had been drawn for $12,250. Making inquiries he discovered the cheque had obviously been altered was found that a Chinese cashier and he consulted the police. had absconded. The Chief Justice found that the Bank were liable,

It

evidence, said that the turn-over Mr. Page, commenting on the

like two million dollars a month. of Messrs. Barbour, Ltd., when business was dull was something and ho submitted that the onus was on the firm to fill in their cheques with reasonable precau- tion.

There was no suggestion

as correct. It was the amount, that the cheque was forged, be- cause the signature was admitted both in figures and writing, that hall been set.

against a delivery of rubber which The cheque purported payment

had ever been made, Forged vouchers were submitted to the manager to induce him to sign the choque.

It was a factor In his favour, Mr. Page contended, that great

filling in cheques, and the Bank had therefore been lulled into security.

at that time. It was for $35. He at Hauchow-fu. The delegates, and the onus is clearly on the plain did not show 'To the P.R.L. who will probably include Chiang's to establish this fact, for, «THE WALTZ DREAM" care had been taken by the firm in

Kai-shek. Tang Seng-chi, los adready been pointed out, this, Chen-chan, Ho Yingching. Han is not an action for holding out. Fu-chá, Ho Yao-tsa, Cha Pei-teli

Furthermore, it was part of the and Fong Chen-wu are expected plaintiffs' case that Ma Chung-yu to arrive at suchowfu

was endeavouring to oust the Ma before June 23.

Pak Leung of Fatahan from the At the conclusion of the confer-ownership of the alleged branches

The Judge Advocate:You told him it was the balance sheet?--- Yes.

On OF

BASED ON FAMOUS OPERETTA.

"The Waltz Dream," which is

The President asked the state-ence Chiang Kai-abek will go to that firm in Hongkong and other being shown from to-day to Satur ment to be mad clear regarding Chengehow, where field head. If this stalement is co-day at the Queen's Thy to Satur the bili from Hongkong Amuse-quarters will probably be located.hould have ven no difficulty in in the war and deals with the rect it appears to me that there delightful story of Vienna before dueing members or persons interest-

ments.

Witness replied that his action

In not entering it up had been deliberate.

With regard tp - vertálu other.

bills which he admitted net hav

his failure to do so might have been accidental.

LOCAL RAINFALL STATISTICS.

Reuter

Chhing's Envay to Yen.

Peking, June 19. Hsiung Shih-huai,

ર special

delete from Chiang Kai-shek,

Taiyuan.

ed in the Ma Pak Lounge of Fatshanmance of a Count and a cabaret to come and give evidence, not only the world famous operetta and the girl. The film itself is built upon in support of the plaintiffs' claim vation or recovery of their rights love, life and laughter so delicate- but also with a view to the preser-story is based upon the spirit of

The hearing is proceeding.

NEW PHILIPPINES GOVERNOR.

MR. DWIGHT DAVIS LEAVES FOR MANILA,

Seattle, June 15, Governor General Davis sailed

Chen-chum and Tang Seng-chi No such witness was forthcoming supported by auch well known policy of solid commerein) deve-

ing necounted for, he muid that passed through here on the way in the Hongkong and other branches created by the popular waltz for Manila to-day aboard the l It is stated reliably that he was endeavouring to appropriate tians, the beautiful continental of the firm which Ma Chung-yue of the master violinist, hopes to succeed where the Hwithout any shadow

Johann Strauss. Mady Chris President Tuft.

Prior to departing the Governor mission failed,

forthcoming film star, is the heroine, and is said, "Wo hope to inaugurate a Halung carries an aggraph

Claim Fails, letter f Chiang which he

German stage and screen stars as lopment in the Philippines. The hopes will change. Yen 1si-shun's'

Willy Fritsch, Xonin Desni and Philippines need vocational train- On the whole I have come to the Lydia Pateching, all well knowning in the schools for the impor mind-Beuter.

conclusion that the plaintiffs have players with many screen Nuc- tant positions in business and not nude out their case and that cesses to their credit. The fim, fndustrial life. Their industries There must lus judgment for the de- during its run at the Queen's need encouragement and additional Fendants with costs.

Theatre will be presented with capital. His Lordship made an order for special musical accompaniment. payment out of $9,000 paid into) Court,

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Rainfall Figures,

HAD PISTOL AND AMMUNITION.

CHINESE CHARGED AT THE

MAGISTRACY,

The rainfall was considerably above normal in May, very con- siderably below in July and con- siderably. below In September. From October 19 to the end of the year only 0.860 inch fell; 0.595 inch of which fell on November 13-14 The total for the year was 71.155 ins. As against 107.865 iss. in 1927 and 85.726 ins, for the past 45 years. The greatest fall in one rounds of ammunition. 'civil day was 4.100 ins, on May 29

A Chinese was charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Central Police Court this morning, with the possession of a pistol and several

A European detective sergeant

as against 7.255 ins. in 1927. The said he was in West Point yester-

greatest fall in one hour was 1.700 day, taking Shanghai seaman out in

inch between 12h. and 13. on Juno 1, as agalast 2.100 ins, in -1927,

conexion with another case, when they met the accused by chance, in the street. An obvious reluctance No typhoon passed near Hong- by the accused to being recognized kong In 1928, the greatest wind by th other man aroused witness' (gust) velocity during the year suspicions, and he searched the ac being at the rate of 76 m.p.h. from cused, discovering as that result, the E by N at 23h 20m. on July 14, pistol and ammunition which were when a typhoon, which had been fucked under his girdle, approaching Hongkong, curved to The case was adjourned until this

¿westward.

afternoon,

CX-

Results of Weather Forecmis.tional Commission for the The results of comparison of the ploration of the upper air, dally weather forecasts with the

The results of the temperature flights have been tabulated and plotted. They show a mean lapse

weather subsequently experienced are:-Complete BUCCOMB, G6 per

cent.; partial success, 31 per cent; rate of 2.78 (F) per thousand partial failure, 3 per cent.

The forecast comprises wind feet, up to 15,000 feet, in the direction, wind force, and weather. Spring and 3. OU(F) in the Summer. In the Autumn and

Complete success means correct in Winter the observations are not . three

elementa. Partial Huecces ⚫means correct in only two elementa, sufficiently numerous to admit the

Partial failure means

calculation of even approximate correct in only one clement. Total failure mean values. The lapse rate of means correct in no element.

Upper Air Research,

relative humidity is extremely variable in all seasons of the year. During the passage through cloud #122 increase of humidity will 44 balloon ascents were made naturally be recorded, but even on during the year, 69 temperature clear daya there appears to be no fighis wore made In aeroplanes by definito Inpao rate, the humidity Offers of the R.A.F., Kai Tak, and curves for Individual flights being 2 by Officers of HMS. "Hermes," very irregular. On August 22, On July 23 Flying Officer F.M.V. though cumulus clouds were pre- May reached a height of 19,000 valent up to 20,000 feet, the feet in 109 minutes, the tempera-humidity fell from 84% at 7,000 ture at this height being 25°7 (P). | feet to 33% at 14,000 feet. On The results of the pilot balloon several occasions a dry layer was observations have been forwarded found from 10,000 to 13,000 feet, to the Secretary of the Interna- betwoon wet layers.

Mr. F. C. Jenkin was for the plaintiffs and Mr. Eldon Potter, K. G., and Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., for the defendants,

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"It is hoped that industrles will Beautiful sermes of continental be developed as much as possible fe together with a most refresh by Philippine capital, but assis-] ing technique" help to make tance must come from this coun-| "The Waltz Dream" one of the try. We proposed to make con- most delightful of continental pro. ditions of labour and oppor ductions ever seen in Hongkong, tunities for advancenient

attractive as possible, and we believe that the people of the Philippines will take pride in working out a future industrial greatness for their enterprises. The Philippine leaders are heartily in accord with this programme."

"But It takes a lot more personality for a girl to be attrage

tiva nowadays, Grandma,

SOUTHERN CROSS MISHAP.

SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE AT

INQUIRY.

Sydney, June 12. This inquiry into the Southern Cross affairs was unexpectedly, re- opened to-day for the purpose of hearing the evidence of Mr. William Todd, an officer on the steamer Tahiti.

Mr. Todd stated that he was engaged as navigator for the night which Capt. Kingsford Smith and Mr. Charles Ulm made across tho Pacifio. After three montha he, decided to give up the offer, as the aeroplane's departure from San Francisco' was delayed by Jack of funde. Mr. Ulm, discuss Ing is financial troubles at a hotel in San Francisco in 1927, said, "We should have had plenty of money if my plan for getting lost on the round-Australia flight had been carried out.”-

Mr. Ulm, recalled, described Mr. Todd as a deliberate liar.

Mr. Woods, a pilot attached to the West Australian Airways, declared that the search for the Southern Cross was prolonged because the airmen's signals were Insufficient, He himself New within a mile of the machine and saw; no smoke, ...

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