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LIQUOR LABELS CASE ENDS.

PROSECUTION FAILS TO PROVE.

NO RECORD OF GENUINE

· LABELS KEPT.

POINTED QUESTIONS.

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printed. If evidence had refer- ence to an order placed with the firm in the period of 1922-1923.

Under cross-examination, wit- 138 mult he joined the firm on May 2, 1927, and his evidence was what he had understood from other employees of the company. There had been a chinnge in colour. from a light green to a dark blue, made about was years ago. Wit

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1931.

FRANCE WILL ONLY GO AMATEURS GIVE TWO ENJOYABLE CONCERT.

FIFTY EIFTY.

WATCHING ACTIVITIES OF MR. MONTAGU NORMAN.

Paris, Apr. 8.

COMEDIES.

BRIGHT SHOW BY THE ST.

hall Just

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE

WESLEYAN HOME.

Mr. E. Loyd Jones and his com- mittee are to be congratulated on the organisation of a very success- ful concert held yesterday evening at the Wesleyan Sallora and ↓ largu audience attended the perfor mance, and were presented with an extremely entertaining pro. ramme of musical and humorous items.

ness had never examined or chock-nelivities in the United States by Andrew's Amateur Dromatic Cab Soldiers' Home. Quit

ed the labels himecit,

Mr. Jenkint--The whole of the evidence you have given here this morning is a result of what you

have been told? -Yes,

Forged Labels.

ANDREW'S A.D.C. Before a large gathering at the A watchful eye is being turned St. Andrew's Church on Mr. Mustagu Norman's alleged night, the membera of the St. the newspaper Excelsior, which presented two delightful one-act considers the chief object of the comedies-"The

Grand Cham's Bank of England governor's visit Diamond" and "No Servants." is the maintenance of supremacy Before the first play commenced, of the London market in distribu- Mr. Rupert Baldwin entertained tion of international credits, and the gathering with a planoforte British participation in the crea- solo.

a new

new international banking tion of organisation.

The paper declares that France still favours Franco-British col- laboration in international finan cial schemes, on a basis of fair distribution of profits and risks, but France cannot embark on any adventure which would involve

Of the farce itself, no better The failure of the Imports:

The engraver was thign called

appreciation than

the applause and Exports Department to keep and he said that he had been in

accorted the pinyers can be given. copics of genuine labels was the employ of the Hongkong Print-

The play opens in a sitting room, commented on at the Centraling Preas for about two years and

in which the Perkins family, Police Court this morning had had 15 years' experience as

father, mother and daughter are during the continuation of the an agraver. When shown the

whlling away the time with in which Ho Shun-hing, labels on hollies of wine produce,

desultory conversation, when managing director of the Nam witness stated that they were

through the window a diamond is and spirit forgeries and pointed out thanking organisation which would it legs plans for making a fortune of an international thrown, and Mrs. Perkins seizing Hing Loong, wine

differences when compared with merchante, was charged with the labels which his drm printed be able to dispose of Freach gold out of it. Her schemes, and the possessing 55 false liquor duty for the Hongkong Government. without offering a counterpart in subsequent happenings, furnish labela and also with carrying Answering Mr. Jenkin, witness the shape of commercial advan- the audience with a great deal of out structural alterations to aald be joined the frm in August, tages---Beuter.

entertainment. bonded warehouse without per- 1929, and knew nothing about the A Washington Mtakuga rmission. Both charges were dis- labels prior to that date,

April 6 stated: missed.

Montagu Norman, Governor of the Bank of England, who has been conferring with the Federal Reserve Bhuks in New York, arrived here today,

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A group of entertainers from II.M.S. Medway, under Mr. Bul- lock, started the ball rolling with three vocal numbers which were deservedly applauded. They call eil themselves "The Collegian Gieo Singers, and it is A pity that not more la seon of these

artista.

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Mrs. F. C. fendall gave two songs, accompanied by Mr. Foun particularly good voice last night, tain at the plans. She wha in with the result that her items were two of the best in the gramme. Miss Peggy Stringer's Innce WAS much appreciated, while Miss Violet Capell and der pupils filled the bill in two items, which provided variety for the

programme.

Mr. J. W. Baldwin, as Mr. Per kins, provided most of the laugh theter, and he was ably supported by Ritu Cole (Mrs. Perkina), Aletha Hirst (Polly Perkins),

Local concert organisers have Reginald Woolley (The Man in had good reason to be thankful to Black) and W. Tillery (Albert. "Dick" Barty,

This versatile He in conferring privately with Walkins).

artist can be relied upon to pro- Mr. Mellon, the Treasurer, Mr.

The second play AVDA equally Eugene Meyer, Governor of the entertaining, and Reginald Wool-vide a humorous half hour at the Federal Reserve Board and otherley as the Hon. Francis Mayfield Plano, as he did last night.

Mr. W. G. Geall later occupied your members of the Board.]

was the outstanding actor. Maude the stage, and handed out some White, playing the part of the Yorkshire philosophy,

white a vadomestleated lover also male a

humorous nionologue was given EXCHANGE RATES. big hit. They were supported by

Eileen Bliss (Cook), Phyllis Wooly Mr. Faley. Mr. R. Dixon was one of the vocalists in the second Previous Day, Yesterday fey (Parlourmald), Dorothy Bald

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Mr. Jenking. Your only reason.[ The Police Court proceedings re for stating that these labela, on sulted from an official visit on the bottles you have examined, are Malted it when, after a nearch, a not genuine labels is that they an have the differences you have plate was detached, making opening through which, was polpted out, from the laliels In use suggested, liquor could be passed, during your employment-- Yes. A third charge of leaving the ware Is there any record at all ha the house open by this means was not Printing Press of the types of

babels ixaned

previous proceeded with

craployment? thing about that.

there any record 3/1 The M EL A. Taylor. Assistant

far 42 you Superintendent of Imports and Printing Press

atutekow, nf Bar putters of Inbels Exports,

which

Fad, the serial were ment to-day, and byr revard-

namier i labela, insued? No. Geneva

At the request of Mr. Jenkin.) Kerlin, made earlier in the case, Mr. Taylor Oslo....

said Elesingfors, produced bottles which he

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timi it was large enough for a full grown min 19 basa dirough, large euugh als for Higung er

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nore, the opening as distined from

the ventilated place alter the steel

the hetet window dan baul

alterations Two uther trencat queried by Mr. Junkin for the clas Tence was one which gave never into the premises. It was located at the host of the staires bading to the upper thours of the premises, where Equde was also shocked.

Referring to the intervention of The Fire Department in the matter, in pre- mentioned by Mr. Jenkin vions cross-examination, witness said. "It seems to me incredible that any experienced fire officer would authorise a hole of this kind, as in case of fire we would have blazing liquor running through the hole to the foot of the stairs lead ing to the upper Joers of these two houses, No. 97 and 99."

HAN ony-

Paris.

Lore peamine labels issued in 1996. Thurnos Aires. There was no record, however, of the labels issued at the time.

No Records.

| Arasterdam.

Stockholm

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THE POLE-CRASHERS,

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Mr. Joni, in reznarked that it was Vicann... a valamily for the Imports and Mudeid... Exports Department not to keep turharest records of the Intels ised from Montevide. time to time.

It we a radamity Hongkong,

Brussels when they had to launch a prosecu

Copenhagen. tion such as the present oriz,

Milan

Mr. Jenkin objected. the fabel Prague, ein put in as evidener when fishon they could not be proved to be Rio

M isspen by the Bombay, entitie Imports and Exports Department. Volun

Mr. Taylor mentioned that he Silver (spot) would hand them to the engraver! and ask his opinion about them.

were

Mr. Jenkin pointed out that it would be a waste of time to ram-

are the old labels, which stated to be genuine ones, with these found on the bottles seized | on the defendant's premises, unless labels on the bottles produced by there was evidence to show that the the prosecution; were genuine."

(forward)

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Sinuggling Suggestion. Mr. Jenkin, who appeared with Mr. P. X. D'Almada, proceeded to cross-examine Mr. Taylor on "the

which various points raised,

he criticised as irrelevent. "What is the idea of referring the learned whether his employment went fur-friend Magistrate to the fact that a mather back than the other two wit-ES. Wyatt. 27 could get through this hole?" ask- necses called from the firm. Hit Tate

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ed consul, adding "I thought the difficulty was that the original de-. F. F. Chapman 17 second charge (of leaving the pre-signer had left the Colony. mises open) had been dropped."

Mr. Taylor:-It is simply to puint out that it is a structural al- teration.

that

Charge Dismissed.

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The object of dashing to a Polo is to lecture about it afterwards in America. The Americans are all for facts. So start with elear idea which Pole you are danhing at.

Part of the programme, presenting: "Coons Prayer.”

The proceeds of the concert will be in aid of Furnishing a Jaunge In the Home The takings of last

night shouch! help considerably,

LOCAL BUILDING.

FERRY COMPLETED BY MESSRS, BAILEY & CO.

Messes. Bailey and Ch. Lüil. have

completed for the Hongkong and New Territories Ferry Co. Ltd, the passen. ger and cargo ferry Sun-U which has very successfully passed her trinis.

The vessel is of steel to Hongkong trade requirements and is 90 ft. over- all, 20 ft. beam and 9 ft. depth mould. ed. The vessel is powered with ene | Gardner Full Diesel engine of 150 Brake Home-Power with bronze pro- peller and usual equipment; electric alight being fitted throughout. Turn- ing and reversing tests were highly satisfactory and quite free from vibrating, and the average speed over four runs on the measured courae was 0 knots nearly against the contract speed of 94 knots. The construction throughout was supervised by Messrs. D. A. Parves and Co., Consulting Engineers for the owners, who were very pleased with the vessel in every Tespect.

The compass won't help you. One end of the compass notorious ly points to the N. Pole and the other end to the S. Pole; but there is nothing on the compass

to show which end in which. Well, is there?

That nhook you. Next, do you

know how will know when you have

you

Messrs. Balloy and Co. Ltd. have also completed for F. Feld and Co.. gotar Canton, the re erection of a stacl

34.00 there? The Fole being un bucket dredger which has been tried

like 24 imaginary institution

the under full dredging load to the owners' 67quator, there will be nothing entire satisfaction. 11there except you when you arrive, Rand a map of the district will be 214) of no pasistance to you whatever.

Toar

up the map, therefore, and work your compass to a standstili: if It then points straight up you $0 10.30 will know you are at the N. Pole: 213 if it points straight down, you are

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•Denotes not Replying to another question, Mr. Haid that it seemed to him, on the

Brst charge. the prosecution hnd M. J. C. Attom. 184 Taylor said he was not suggesting not proved their case. There was

не IA Et Pertes, 488,5 that the hole was used for smuggi no evidence that the alleged altern-Ve ..... 477.5 ing, but it appeared to him

tion was not there at the beginning. htt such was the obvious purpose.

The first charge was accordinglyn Es Wrott.. Counsel:-Do you think it dismissed. is quite fair for you to

Leyland Mr. Jenkin raised an objection make that suggestion when you for remand to call fur- have deliberately withdrawn the

ther evidence

the on

second charge of leaving the door open?

charge, remarking that it would Witness:-You, I do.

be a hardship on the defendant to

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Counsel:-Well, I cannot have to have his legal advisers

eye to eye with you to reinstatement

regard to fair-attend Court again. The Depart-

ness. Do you

the charge or drop it?

should have seen the

Hammond

MUTINY OF TROOPS.

H.M.S. GNAT FIRED UPON ON YANGTSZE.

Peking, Apr. 8.

Witness replied that he was not Recessity, by reason of long prac-ships on the Yangisze is reported.

proceeding with that charge,

he had ready dropped it. ic

morning were inspired.

tice.

ease.

of having to prove their

at the S. Pole, and vice verna,

If you appear to have arrived at the wrong Pole you might try holding the compass upside down

PEKING-NANKING AIR SERVICE.

REGULAR FLIGHTS BEGIN NEXT WEEK.

Shanghai, Apr. 8. The Nanking-Peking air mail

or inside out. But is it worth it? service will be inaugurated on

April 15, it was officially announc

You are not at the real Pole, any- way. Not yet. You are at theed to-day, Magnetic Pole, viz. pp. 1,900 miles from The Pole,

Note is the time to start eating your companions,

While landing facilities are be ing completed along most of the route, international complications A recrudescence of the firing on

aro looming at Tientsin, where the Begin with the smallest and French defence force authoritien The Yangisze Rapids Co's a.. work upwards towards yourself. are reported to have disapproved radio His Worship suid the case hading has been heavily fired on from Be sure to leave yourself till Inst. of the installation of a

station near the landing fell, denied that his statements this undoubtedly gene un for a very both hanks, sixty miles above Utterly Terrible.

which is next to the billets of the long time. The original search chang, and was struck several

Conditions at the Pole will be troops. They declare that the was on March 10 and it was now times. A Chinese member of the utterly terrible. Always remem- station will interrupt the waves of April 9.

crew was seriously wounded.

bor this while you are enduring Mr. Jenkin:-Regarding your

their own station. Mr. K. I. Nich: them; remember, that is why you the assistant manager, proceeded to Mr. Taylor remarked that the third point, have you any ex-delay was 071 Account of the on perience as a fire officer? What original plea of autre fois convict It is reported that the garrison went. There will be no longitude

Wang-Our Own Correspondent,, experience, have you of are pre-being entered. That point had at Patung have matinted, and it is or latitude, or anything to com- Nanking to-day to appeal to Dr.

believed they were responsible for fort you: and when you come

your audiences will expect you to in which premises should be Mr. Jenkin pointed out that if the Aring. Government troops have been buffeted by the howling constructed with regard to are that plea had failed the pro- from Ichang have been sent to sup-buzzards, entangled in the bottom and that the seals are practically provention?

secution would have had to go on press the mutiny-Reuter.

Fire Prevention.

vention, experience as to the mode not occurred to him at frat.

Witness replied he had had nu with the charge itself. such experience, but was suggest. ing the obvious.

A

of

Failure of Department.

1. M. S. Ghat has also been fired

Son.

the

You

back

wear

tess cravats, and practically suck-black. This is very confusing, ed down to destruction in the especially for seals. But the point WEATHER REPORT. vortex of the dreadful Aurora is that Polar bears are evidently

Borentia.

colour-blind, s0 you can The Royal Observatory reports Questioned with regard to the

You will make

dumb lavender or old many

rose, or whatever. His Worship said that another that the anticyclone is now central friends: the Icy wastes abound in colour suits you.) numbers on the disputed inhele, point he would like to comment

Penguins, fountain All your garments, of course, he said represented which

upon was the fallure of the near Shanghai. Strong to fresh Mountain

Polar Wairi,should be airtight, or monsoon along the S.E. coast of penguins, Igloo, difference in appearance

bear-tight, from Department to keep coples

so on, since you those Issued by the Department. genuine labels issued.

China and over the North China Negri, etc., which feed on Bish, ox-bird-proof, and witness aald his comparison was

spend so much of your time plorers, etc, as well as the more Mr. Taylor remarked that_for- formed from an ok

terrible

with Kayuka,

yashmaks, battling yaks,

elements, Oxamination

-the geries of the labels concerned had contemporaneous numbers held by hardly cropped up before, They

of Captain Macarthy,

seal-conoys which feed on ex-pelicans, and so one. K..

Note, however, that it is not fish, and the dix-plorers, will be impressed by considered necessary. In Arctic other dealors, The Depatment had had very little trouble in the Kongaing, has reported kept no records of the types of past with these labels. There appearance from his ship of a first-

brilliant devices for pro- Circles, to dress for dinner. Do labels issued from time to time, was no record kept in the way of class passenger named Char. Hong Nature's and in the present case he relied a also on the records of the printers pictorial record of the labels run, on the 6th, while the vessel was tecting the weak aguinat the not let the penguins embarras

returning from Wuchow. It is be strong. The Polar bears, for in-you in this.respect.

protect themselves against All the same, don't take libertion His Worship said that ho very a military officer, may have com the much doubted whether the evi-mitted suicide by throwing himself and seal-coneys by growing snow- ing a ponguin to which you have dence as to the custody of the into the river.

white fur; this results in complete not been introduced is to take off Immunity (or "nunatak"), Ex-your hat and romark with de plorers should therefore dress in foroncó: “Dr. Livingstone, I pre- white.

If you have read this article all Start Now.

through you may start making your spectacular dash for the office. Start now, so as to arrive in daylight;

for the issue in question.

Printer's Evidence.

used.

loved that Chan, who appears, to beat assaults of scala, seagulls. the proper etiquette when meet-

Mr. E. L Alves, Secretary of lithograph stone would be very the Hongkong Printing Press, was material considering the absence "I stole it from a ship" was the the next witness called. He of labels and as the prosecution frank: admission of a Chinese oxplained, in reply to questions could not prove the genuineness Kang Yact, who was charged before by Mr. Taylor, how his firm dealt of any labels before 1929, the Mr. Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magis with an order placed with them prescut charge must also be tracy this morning, with passession the process of engraving and dropped.

of a brass bar reasonably suspected Amprisonment was Insposad530a

the care with which the labels The defendant was acquitted on to have been tolds Fourteen days were kept after they had been both counts.

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