1932-12-12 — Page 19

PICKPOCKET AT FERRY

SOLICITOR'S PLEA FAILS

GAOL SENTENCE

Sentance of six months' hard labour was imposed by air, Butters at the Kowloon Magistracy tulo morning on a Chinese named Li Kai-tung, who was convicted of stealing a wallet containing 850 in money and various documents from the hip-pocket, of Mr. F. M el Arculli on the evening. Dezember 4. Mr. P. T. K. Kemble appeared on behalf of the defend BOL, while Detective-Inspector Elston prosecuted.

of

Giving evidence, Mr. Arculli said he was returning from Can ton by the afternoon oxpress on the day in question, and whilst paying his fare at the turnstile of the Star Ferry Wharf, he felt somebody tugging at his hip pocket. On turning round, he saw defendant with his fingers partly inside his pocket. Complainant Immediately dropped two parcels he was carrying, and arrested defendant.

Defendant naked "What for?" th being arrested, but otherwise did neither admit nor deny picking Mr. Arculll's pocket.

Mr. Hill, who was on duty at tho Star Forry at the time of the Incident, gave evidence of boing calfed by Mr. Arculli and taking defendant to the Water Police Station.

ARMY BARBER'S

CLAIM

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPII.

KOWLOON FIRE BRIGADE BUSY

ALLEGED WRONGFUL | FOUR OUTBREAKS THIS

DISMISSAL

A claim for $144.17 was made aga'nst Badar Din, of the Kowloon Hotel, ground floor, barber con- tractor to the Lincolnshire Rogt-

MORNING

CHEUNGCHAU BLAZE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1932.

WAR DEBT NOTE SENSATION

(Continued from Page 1.)

clearly their position. In regard to

RADIO BROADCAST

this payment and of explaining RELAY FROM THE KO SHING that conclusion.

THEATRE

From ZD.W. on wave-length of 355 metres (845 k/c).

5-8 p.m. European programme. 5.6.18. p.m.

The Fountains of Rome (Respigni).

"For reasons already placed on record, Ils Majesty's Govern- ment, Shamshuipa, at the Suprama The Kowloon Fire Brigade meat are convinced that the Court this morning, before the had a busy time from just after system of inter-Government pay- Puiero Judeo (Mr. Justin Wond) one o'clock this morning untilments in respect of war debts, on

It existed prior to by All Asgar Shalt, of 87. Austin about eight.

President Road, in respect of wages due to

Hoover's Initiative on 20th June, They were summoned to three1931, cannot be revived without h'm from October 1st to November 7th. when It was alleged plaintir outbreaks of fire on the Peninsula. disaster. Since it is agreed that A was wrongfully dismissod, or, and the No. 2 Fire Float was the whole subject should be re- month's wagen in lieu of 'noties, called to Choungchau Island where examined

Ja binze was reported at the l'ak, and meals according to custom.

Tai Temple.

Mr. M. A. Silva (instructed by Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. A. el Areulli for the defendant.

agreement.

At 1.05 a.m. a call from the Water Police Station, caused No. 2 Fire Flont to be despatched to Cheungchau. On arrival, it was discovered that a range of build- ings covering an area of 500 by 100 feet in the Pak Tal Temple had enught

were used as a timber yard, soy fire. Those buildings factory and dwellings.

SHAMSHUIPO FIRE.

severely

between the United States of America and the United Kingdom, this fundamental point need not be further strossed here.

NOT A RESUMPTION. "In the view of Majesty's Covernment, therefore the payment to be made on 15th Dezember is not to be regard, ed as a resumption of the an- nual payments, contemplated by the ex'ating agreement. It is made because there has not been time for discusalon with regard to that agreement to take place and because the United

Government have stated that, in their opinion, auch payment would greatly increase the prospecta of a satisfactory approach to the whole question.

States

CAPITAL PAYMENT. "Is Maleaty's Government pro- pone accordingly to treat the pay- ment on 15th December as a capital payment of which account should be taken in any final settlement, and they are making arrangements to effect this payment in gold as being, in circumstances, the least prejudicnt of the methods open to them.

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Children's Overture (Roger Quilter).

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Children's Concert.

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J. H. Squire Coleste Octet.

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On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn,

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J. H. Squiro Celeste Octet. 9275. 6.12-6.45 p.m.

Orchestral. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 (Linst-

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Sir Henry J. Wood conducting the New Queen's IIall Orchestra,

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Echoes of the Valley (Gennin), The Merry Brothers (Gennin).

Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the Bournemouth Municipal

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Waltz Same Old Moon. Fox Tent-By My Side.

The Midnight M'nstrels. MRG70.

Jack Payne and His B.B.C.

Dance Orchestra. CB288. Vocal Duet-The Little Old Church

in the Valley.

Sweet and Low,

MR359. Instrumental-Maui Girl.

King Nawahi's Hawaiians.

Mr. Silva stated that sometime before the 16th. September a letter was received from Major J. G. Griffin, the present P. R. I. of the Regiment to Major Sherring ton, Army Ordnance Officer, which stated that the barber shop con-i tract would be given to the defend

Four boso deliveries were con- ant. The letter was translated by nected from the fire-float to the plaintiff and on the strength of burning premiegs, which wore that letter. un

WR Beyerely damaged before the blaze entered into between the two was subdued, parties whereby plaintif Was The second call came at 1.30 a.in. engaged by defendant at a salary to a small fire, which was put out of 350 per month, ns manager of with buckets. his barber'a shop. The contract was drawn up and signed on Sentember 16th. Although

the

A much more serious outbreak agreement was signed on Septem- occurred in Shamshulpo at 2.35 ber 16th, the Lincolnshire Regi- a.m. when the brigade wan Bum- ment did not arrive until October moned to Pel Ho Street. The 4th., and plaintiff's duties started houses affected were Nos. 11 and Mr. Kemble submitted that there on October 1st. The shop was 13, both of which were was no case for him to answer. opened for business 111 October damaged. No evidence had been given that 4th. On November 4th., defend- the wallet was actually removed, ant called plaintiff to him and ask-

They were part of a block of old Егети Mr. Arculli's pocket, and ed him for his copy of the agree one-storeyed buildings, the four though Mr. Arculli was very cer- ment as the P.R.I wanted to see arth by a black-wood furniture,

being used as G bakery and #1 tain that defendant was the man

it. The agreement was according dealer. It is not known how the he exceptional and abnormal, and Comedy Fox Trot-Eleven Morg who picked his pocket, the wharf ly handed over.

Manihs and Ten Daya fire started, but it seems certain His Majesty's Government desire near tho turnstile was

very On the 7th November, plaintiff that it commenced in the front to urge upon the United States Organ Solo-They All Start

The Masqueraders. crowded, and he might have been was dismissed and went before part of No. 11, which was sub-letGovernment the importance of an mistaken. Ha Worship cited a Capt. Pennack, Mensing Officer of to a ratinn dealer. case in which a man extracted n the Regiment and stated that he

early exchange of views with the wallet but dropped it back into the had been wrongfully dismissed, furniture shop, it appears, insured discussion before 16th June next. The proprietor of the blackwood 'object of concluding the proposed pocket on being discovered. The and that defendant had taken his his property for $10,000, and he In order to obviate the risk of a man was convicted. Under the copy of the contract for the P.R.. estimates the damage done at general breakdown of existing circumstances, defendant must be, to rec. The P.R.I. had not irl fact

$6,000.

Inter-Governmental agreements." called upon to answer the case. seen the contract. Capt. Pennack Some dilleulty was experienced-Britlah Wireless.

Mr. Komble Bald defendant asked for the contracts and when in getting water through, but onze could not say anything beyond they were produced by defendant this had been done, the fire was donying the allegation,

it was noticed that the stamp had put out in a quarter of an hour. decided not to put him into the been broken and that there were The Brigade was again called box.

several other mutilations, such as the cancellation of the penalty out at about 8 a.m.. this time to clause, and endorsements made on the Mongkok district. A quantity a shop at the the back that the contract was for of joss paper in

Junction of Reclamation Street' one month's trial. As an

Cand Shantung Street

Bot planation defendant stated that he did not want the plaintiff and light, but the blaze was easily put that was the reason he had mutilated the agreement.

His Worship convicted.

and

.

Inspector Elaten sald defendant had two previous convictions and had bean banished from Colony for ten years.

Sentenco

passed.

of six months

the

WAS

Mr. Kemble asked for the option of a fine, but his Worship painted out that the maximum fine he could impose was $250, and in the circumstances, he did not feel justified in imposing auch a small fine.

THE VICTORIA LEAGUE

LOCAL COMMITTEE

FORMED

Later that day all the other har- bora went to see Capt. Pennack and stated they had also been dis- missed by the defendaut.

After evidence had been called, the hearing was adjourned until Wednesday morning.

out.

was

GERMANY SATISFIED

(Continued from Page 1.)'

the Disarmament Conference is to assure equality of right to the Powers disarmed by the Peace

Treaties:

Secondly, that Germany is ready to return to the Disarmament Con- ference;

The Victoria League In London, attracted during the week-end. An that may arise; amorg other retivities, randers, excellent film. assistance to British subjects from any part of the world who go lo

"This procedure must obviously

FOOCHOW SPORTS

MARRED

STUDENTS ATTACK

UMPIRE

Foochow, Dec. 0.

In connexion with the big inter- school sports on Saturday, trouble occurred in two contests. In one case the umpire was attacked by the boys of the losing school and badly beaten. The Government authorities have taken the matter up, and the culprits are to be severely punished, the sufferer compensated, and the offending

school excluded from the rest of the Sports.

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Jack Payne and His B.E.C. Vocal Duct-Wabash Moon.

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DB955.

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Sweet and Low.

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King Nawahi's Hawaiians, Organ Sole-Happy-Go-Lucky You

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Sidney Torch.

Here Comes the Bogey Man.

The B.D.C. Dance Orchestra. Bong-Faithfully Yours.

Ruth Etting (Comedienne),

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MR493. Song-You're in Love, and I'm

Ruth Etting (Comedienne).

DB19. Fox Trol--What a Life,

Savoy Hotel Orpheans. CR482. ap.m. Local Time and Weather Report.

8.3-11.30 p.m. Relay from the Ko Shing Theatre.

10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.

in Love.

Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor ard again seen together in "The First Year, a picture which is being screen

This last point may lose some of ed at the King's Theatre and which portrays the quarrels, misunderstand- Thirdly, that the European Its weight by a decialon said to ings and reunions reasonably true to Powers will solemnly subscribe to have been made at the same time,

sports inde, Fox the first year of matrimonial lifea declaration that they will not in to postpone the The famous pale are again яcen at any circumstances resort to arms finitely, on account of the change thele best, and large crowds wero for the settlement of any dispute of Government and the danger of i

agitators (who are pretty busy In Fourthly, that the five Powera Foochow at present) taking advan- agree

that n reduction of lake of the gathering to stir up England, more especially for pur-sheet in connexion with the Armistice/Article VIII of the Covenant, to not be clear where the responsl- A detailed copy of the balance armaments as provided for by trouble at a time when it might poses of education. The League is prepared to render assistance in the Night Dinner has been forwarded is the lowest possible level com- bility for keeping order rests. The wise, and matter of finding quarters, ad- R22 and disbursements amounting to be brought about by stagen;

shows receipts totalling patible with national security, will decision is certainly

comes as 'n rellef to those who vising on educational matters, # $769.35. The balance of $62.35 is be

Fifthly, that the work of the had been anxious lest the process of far as possible helping in regarding forwarded to Earl Hnig's Poppy Conference will be continued. handing over should be marred hy some unfortunate incident. It has not, however, been publicly an- nounced as yet.Our Own Corre spondent.

to admission to the universities, giving facilities for visiting places

of interest, and generally in bring ing students Into contact with English social life.

The League has kindly consented

to render such assistance to Bri

J

3. This

Day Fund.

British Wireless,

DAY BY DAY: NEWS IN BRIEF

tish subjects going to England kong, is now practising at Hankow.

Dr. C. C. Wong, formerly of Ilong. from Hongkong. A local commit-

Mr. G. G. Tinson was amongst the BRITISH VAGRANT passengers who arrived back on the Blue Funnel liner Patroclus.

IN TROUBLE

The speaker at the Rotary Tin to-morrow will be Dr. R. F. Člay, D. His subject will be announced later.

Sc.

CANTON STEAMER

INCIDENTS

George Ernest John Allen.. 25. an inamloved Pauljchman, an. and before Mr. Grantham. this morning, in

consequence of a

taken plen

sies of incidents paid to har

after leaving the Honga ef Detention, where he had been lodged for time past.

Allow, after leaving the Honge,

11.30 p.m. Close Down

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To-day's broadcast from the Manila station:

5.00 p.m.-Studio Musle. 4.10 p.m.-Spanish Informational

Period.

0.30 English Informational

Period.

7.00 p.m. Studio Pampango Pro-

gramme Lolita Alfaro, Soprano, 7.15 p.m.-Pioner Music. 7.46 p.m.-The Oracle of the Air

Rajah Chardin.

8.00 p.m.-Weanses Programmo

Novelty Marimba Band, 8.15 p.m.-Studebaker Programme. 8.80 p.m.-Philisine Constabulary

Band-Lieut. A. J. Fresnido, Conductor.

9.30 p.m.-Dance Music-Bay View

Hotel Orchestra. 10.30 p.m.-Close Down.

tee has been formed, consisting of The P. and O. liner Ranchi, from the lion. Calocial Secretary Singapore with the English malls, is (Chairman), The Vice Chancellor due here on Thursday at 3 am, University of Hongkong (Vice- Chairman. Hon. Secretary for Mr. J. II. Little of Butterfeld and¦ Chinone Affairs, the Director of Swire, accompanied by Mrs. Little, į Education. Hon. Mr. T. N. Chnu. returned from Home leave by the Blue] A joy-rider is suspreted of having Miss Allee Kwok, Inspector of Funnel liner Patroclus.

been responsible for the theft of on English Schols, Education Office.

Austin enr. belonging to Mr. Ip Man Hongkong, Joint Honorary Secre- The St. John's Ambulance Brigade foter Supply Company, from the chi, proprietor of the International tary, Mr. Tso Tun On, Joint reports that the total member Honorary S-crotary.

vaccinations this year by their memon Saturday night. The police have of parking space outside the City Hall Such persons ay may wish to bers up to December 10 was 15,743, avail themselves of the assistance

been informed. of the Lease should apply to ons,The Management of the Hongkong of the Honorary Secretaries, with Hotel ndvises the reservation of the called out shortly after two o'clock The Kowloon Fire Brigade wors a view to obtaining a letter to the Roof Garden Chinese Restaurant to- this morning, to the Foo Wah Fac alleredly without permission, went Secretary of the League in London. by Sir Robert Ho Tung for a spesial shuipo district, where a

morrow night, Tuesday December, 13. tory, at No.11, Poi Ho Street, Sham on board the 4.x. Sal. On and I* Chinese dinner party. The restaur-broken out.

fire rad accused of endanumuring to steal ant will therefore not be open to work resulted in the outbreak bring covered and questioned by these

Prompt and efficient

A maganga la Canton. When d'a. CAIRO BOMB OUTRAGE. patrons that evening for the

Chinese dinner dance.

usuni extinguished before any material

damage was caused.

In authority on the bost, it in allsend that he damaged the ripen. The many friends and associates of of the Britian Residency here Mr. Ko Leong Hoe will learn with Ralph Lynn, Winifred Shotter, Mary cabin.

Old favourites. in Tom Wells, berths and the door of his to-day. but there were no casual- great disappointment that, for health Brough and Robertson Hate aro tins and the damage was very his rost of Managing Director of the dry crowded houre to the Central

reasons, he has been obliged to resignaren in "A Night Like This," which Charges aratug from there A robber carried out a successful Blight. only one window being Hongkong and Shanghai Branches of Theatre yesterday. They are broken.

kup forrad against Alten by the colles coup is a Mongkok flat vesterday No arrests have as yet been institution he had, in

atlong Bank, Ltd., which ported by some newcomers, amongst and he was remanded for 24 afternoon. Knocking at the door. made, but the outrage in attributed measure, helped to build up. Before prominently as the foot of the plene.

amali whom Claude Hulbert stands out hours.

he obtained admission on the third coming to Hongkong, he served the The flm can be rewarded as a rend

floor of No. 44, Mongkok Road at Contain Camwhall, maater of the Bank in Malayn, and was, mainly British triumph, like for the ene And On. Is Annaarten zu

Jan hour when he must have known rasnonsible for the establishment of callence of production, the antenatrent on the chores relative to the tonant, was away. Producing the branches in Hongkong and Shang-jetine, and the wealth of humor wing hal, the activities of which he had so startion. It should on nonceaunt

nway and mallelous from his cock what appeared to the ably directed since their opening. bo missed.

torrilled woman inmates to be a

Calro. Dee. 10, A bomb explodes in the gardens

to terrorists-Reuter,

In the Boer Pol played on the

now course et Fan' over the weak end, the pas trvalys entries, A. MacFarlane (18), one up; won

the

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damage.

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loaded revolver, ho was able to armoney and jewellery. range matters according to his own Io Yun-ho, a concubine,' two: nweet way. Whon he left the daughters and a little son, with an house a quarter of an hour later, dmah, were on the promises when ho was richer by a haul of $62 in the robbery took place.