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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1932.

CONTRACT BRIDGE

By W. E. McKenney

DE LA SALA CASE

not to do him in or he would get no money at all.

"The accused then became

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MAJOR CASSEL CHARGE calmer." sald witness "and put FIRE NEAR WESTERN away the knifo when requested to do so.

I saw that he was in an insane mood."

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witness enid the long Fire Brigade last night saved was given before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Central Magistracy yester-actions of the accused suggested block of four-storey buildings, Of all the perplexing problema day when Mr. Pastor de la Sala.

either drunkenness or insanity. in one of the city's most densely which confront a bridge player. following the dismissal of A Witucas said the accused then Populated areas, from being coni- the one which arises most frecharge of assaultine Major Cassel, burst into tears, and said he want-pletely gutted.

The fire accurred a few minutes quently is exemplified by the fol-need another charge of threatened to get drunk. Together they

ing Mr. Raymond O'shen with in- went to the Hotel Cecil, and when after 8 p.m. in the Yiu Chong-lung lowing hand.

fent to alarm him.

leaving, the mood of violence had store in Newmarket street, at the Mr. Wynne-Jones at the outset not entirely passed, for defendant side of the Western Market. The theblaze originated in Becond floor dismissed the charge against Mr. sald, "If you do not pay de la Sala of threatening and monies you owe my employer by cubicle and spread to the upper At 10 minutes past eight, 8ulting Major Cassal. He said mid-day to-morrow, I will kill boli floors. There was no loss of life. he had considered the points of law Major Cassel and you." raised by Mr. D'Almada for the de-

Witness alleged that before simultaneous telephone calls were fence, and had found in his favour.leaving him, In Sala said "I must put through to the firo station and

have blood. I am going to get police headquarters."

Both calls were answered prompt somebody to-night."

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The decision between doubling opponents and continuing with one's own nult must be made many times in each session of play. It is just as puzzling to the skilled player as to the novfer, and, while the expert will decide

"In this particular case," said correctly in a greater number of Mr. Wynne Jones, "the actual threat

On the following morning wit-ly. All available machines and mon enses, he is still far from perfee-which Major Cassel alleged was

ness went to his office and the ac-were turned out from the Fire Sta- made, was that de la Sala would "do tion.

In" Major Cassel or anyone else who caged appeared shortly after 10tion under Superintendent Fitz Interfered with him at some inde-clock with his arm in a sling. Henry. An emergency squad was He said "Soo this. I got it when rushed from the Police Station to finite time. Major Cassel said he boat up those-Filipinos last night was not frightened by the threat. I also have the fact

that Major Cassel allegea a black nutomatie was produced by the accused, who later put it back in his pocket. The suggestion has been put forward by the defence that what Major Cassel

The accused continued. See aaw was a black leather key con- tainer. It is just possible that this trophy" and produced what Major Cassel was mistaken, and Irembled a human tooth. He sald, have to give the accused the bene-"It came from the mouth of the neting manager of the Cathay fit of the doubt.

If the decision is close, dietri- bution is usually the determining A freak hand containing Inetor, | very long and very short suits will usually play better at one's own declaration, while +21 balanced hand with strength distributed in several suits in better adapted to defensive play.

How these principles are appli- ed in practice was well lilustrat- ed by Sir Derrick Wernher and Mr. Geofrey Mutt-Smith, playing East and West respectively,

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"There is nelther criminal in- timidation, as alleged in the original charge which altered, nor Is there evidence of assault accord- ing to the strict reading of the law. "The defendant is therefore di: charged on this particular count.'

Mr. D'Almada: In that event, Mr. O'Shea may desire time to con- proceeding the wisdom of sider

with his case.

The Police Magistrate: That is for him to say. I understand Mr. O'Shea's allegation is that a knife was produced with a threatening action.

Mr. O'Shea: In view of the clrcumstances will proceed with

the case.

The charge against Mr. de la Sata, which was then proceeded with, read, "That on September 20 South and West passed,

in Ice House Street, he did threaten North opened with one club. East to do injury to Raymond O'Shea bid one spade, South two hearts, with intent to alarm the person so and West two spados. The bid-threatened." ding continued is a spirited man- ner with North bidding Three

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Complainant's Evidence.

hearta, East three spades and In evidence, Mr.O'Shea said that South four hearts,

at 6.30 p.m. on September 26, in the company of another man, he went to Hotel. Fifteen the St. Francis minutes later the accused entered the lounge accompanied by another gentleman:

Mr. Mott-Smith, in the West. feared that South could make four hearts so he overcalled with four

expecting spades, scarcely niake that contract, but willing to take a small sacrifice.

to

North, having a balanced hand, with high card tricks in three suits, doubled. East passed, and South found himself in a dif- fient situation.

At

Without being invited he sat down at their table and ordered drinks.

acensed 7 p.m. the left to go to another room and witness seized this opportunity of leaving the hotel.

Proceeding, witness said, "1 He knew the spade contract went towards the Star Ferry and could not be set more than one or when near the Netherlands Bank, I heard footsteps behind me. two tricks, which would be smail Someborly gripped me by the arm. compensation for giving up a game in hearts. From his part-I turned round and saw it was the ner's bidding he judged that the accused. He said I want to settle with you and Major Cassel. I am hearts and clubs were solid, no

going to do you in." could be lost spade tricks North very likely had a diamond trick. So South decided to try for five hearts.

and

Mr. Mott-Smith, in the West hoving four hearts in addition to his other values, doubled. North passed and now the decision was put up to Sir Derrick in the Enst. Due to the extremely unbalanced distribution of his hand, he con- cluded that it must be played at ¦ his suit and hid five spades, which was again doubled by North.

The Play.

"The accused reeled back against one of the pillars and said Where is my kulfo'. He produced from his right-hand trouser pocket a nickle-plated clasp knife, about four inches long, with cork- screw attached.

The accused made a sweeping lunge at me, directing the knife at my left breast, saying as he did so I am going to do you in and I don't care n—if I hang'.

"I seized the accused's right- hand and held it down at his side. There was a brief struggle.

"I sald 'Don't be a fool, la Sala. What is the matter with You have nothing against

The accused said 'Let go, I am going to do you in'.

The result of the hand showed that each player had bid his cards perfectly. East was obliged to you? concedo one heart, one diamond me." and one club and was therefore defeated one trick at his five spade contract and lost 100 points. South could have made five hearts doubled for a score of 650 not vulnerable, but he could not make six so he had to be satisfied with the 100-point penalty.

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Proceeding, witness said lu Sala told him he wanted to kill he (O'Shea) owed him because

his firm. Witness money to denied the debt, saying securities had been given; and told la Saln

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In a cafe."

Witness said the Filipinos re- ferred to were the proprietors of

the new defunct Cathay News.

News.

"Trophy" Exhibited,

After warning witness to keep out of his way, the accused went to his office.

supplement the men already on duty at the scene of the fire. Divisional Inspector Bloor was in charge.

Ladders were run up the side of the burning building and up these the tremen swarmed with their hoses. Streams of water were soon

the playing on the flames and strenuone fight was commenced of confining the fire, to one shop. This was eventually accomplished and all excitement had died down long be- fore midnight.

The contents of the shop, which were badly damaged, comprised ten, dried fruits and Chinese medicine.

Norrow Escape.

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Acting on the advice of Major Two big safes which were taken Cassel, Witness went to the Police from the ground floor were trans- Station and swore certain in-ported to the Central Police Station

for safety. formation before a magistrate,

Cross-examined by. Mr. he D'Almada, witness ndmitted

Those who were on the was on friendly terms with the accused up to September 21, carly, eay that the fire started on Witness was shown a letter the second floor and spread up. The to come from Mr. firat floor contained fibre and piles purporting Lammert of the Shamcen Printing of boxes. Had the outbreak oc- Press, threatening to stop publica-curred here the flames would have tion of the Critic immediately if made more rapid progress and the certain accounts were not settled. damage would have been more He agreed that this letter eassed serious. all the trouble on the 28th.

Further examined, witness

denied he had spoken suecastically whole affair. which had nothing to the accused. He never said to do with you?---No.

Witness was examined shortly "Don't get nasty like a hot-blooded Spaniard."

by the Magistrate before leaving Mr. D'Almada: 'On September the hos 27 did you have a conversation | with Mr. Lammert on the tele phone?

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Police Evidence. Detective Sergeant D. Fitches He said Witness: I object to that ques- Kaye evidence of arrest.

the accused was calm when ap- tion. It is irrelevant.

The Magistrate ruled the ques-prehended, and taken to police headquarters. He produced 2 tion was a fair one.

Witness admitted that he had knife found on the dressing table in the accused's home, but added spoken to Mr. Lammert.

Mr. D'Almada; And he asked he found no arms. you what had happened to la Sala? Major Cassel also gave evidence. Witness: I told him la Sala Mr. D'Almada said that this had been arrested on a warrant case would probably take two and I could not tell him anythin hours, and asked that it more as the matter was sub judice. [udjourned to Saturday in order Did you not tell him a warrant that Mr. Lammert might be able had been taken out for la Sula's to come down from Shameen and arrest for threatening Cassel with give evidence.

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