1933-03-08 — Page 19

FIRE PLOT STORY

ITALIAN WITNESS ON FAKE INVOICES

CONFESSES TO ARSON

(Special to "Telegraph")

(BY Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Meampu Ordinator, 1811. Recriosd,” March 3. 3.1 m.)

London, Mar. 7.

The inner story of the alleged fire fraud conspiracy was related on the resumption of the case to- day by an Italian, used by the prosecution as an “instrument of justice."

He related, how shops were stocked with goods of compara- tively little value and then set on fire, exaggerated claims being subsequently lodged with the in- qurance company concernëd.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1933.

A Japanese column on the march in the snow in the course of the Jebol operations.

SHIP'S CAPTAIN

FINED

QUARANTIRE RULES INFRINGED

DISARMAMENT ANXIETY

BRITISH CABINET MEETINGS

Eleven men and a woman are concerned in the case, Leopold Harris, asacosor, William Herivel, Harry Gould, Louis Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. Bergolz, "Henry Priest, Bernard Bowman, Judah. Dywien, Captain W. J. Freer, master of Bernard Marks, Leonard Riley, the s.8. Halvard, was charged be- and Ernest Wolfe. All except fore the Hon. Comdr. Hole, at the Riley reside in the London area. Marine Court this morning, with armament met for two hours this The Cabinet Committee on dis- having failed to proceed to the quarantine anchorage on arrival morning and had another long from Swatow at 9 a.m. on March session this afternoon.

London, Mar. 7.

FIRE-CRACKER CASES

MORE OFFENDERS FINED

A series of summonses taken out against shopkeepers for storing crackers in unauthorised premises spector General of Police of such and of failing to notify the In

premises were dealt with by Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Court this morning.

were

INSURANCE LOSSES. They are charged with con- spiracy to defraud insurance com- 6, and alternatively with having Speaking at the Disarmament panies and underwriters between moved from the quarantine an- Conference in Geneva, toxins, the

In the majority of cases it was January 1, 1925 and the present chorage before having been re-chief British delegate. Captain stated that "the crackers time. Losses running into six leased by order of the Health Anthony Eden said that Britain stored in Main Street, Shaulikvan figures are alleged as the result Officer,

recognised the importance for in two storeyed buildings in which The Captain pleaded guilty to continental Europe of a pact of naked fires were used and where of their operations.

The Italian witness confessed the charge, but said he had receiv- mutual assistance, but he recalled the employees lived. that he deliberately set fire to ed no notification, and had not his Government's decision that Fines of $25 for storing and $10 shops in Manchester and Leeds, been informed that Swatow was they had reached at Locarno the for failing to notify were im- afterwards receiving a present of an infected port. Had he been limit of their obligations as re-posed. £1,000 for his part from one of so informed, he would have gone

gards the organisation of peace in In one case the defendant had the men charged. ".

into quarantine on arrival.

the crackers under glass Dr. T. M. Taoi, prosecuting. Europe.

his Worship imposing a fine of $5 Baid he had been instructed by Captain Eden anggested refer on the second count and register- Witness described the method the Health Officer to ask that a ring the question of mutual assisting a caution on the first,

of the ance to a committee of European of starting the fires, with candles serious view be taken.

cosc. He withdrew the second representatives.,, and photograph trays, far more inflammable than celluloid.

charge.

Captain Freer added that the He alleged that faked invoices agents of his vessel at Sentow were typed on the billheads of

should have informed him about foreign firms and used for the the quarantine regulations. purposes of the claims against the

A fine of $100 was imposed. Insurance companies.

MODUS OPERANDI

He added that according to a telephone code used after fires "horrible fire" moont a successful fire.

The case was again adjourned. -Reuter.

FISHING JUNK CAPSIZES

"

cales.

ROPE COMPANY PROFITS

DIVIDEND OF FIFTY CENTS

It was stated at the Foreign Office in London this evening that there is no truth in the reports from Geneva that the United Kingdom Government has accepted any proposal for the creation of an international air police. Captain Eden has made no such statement

The Prime Minister and Siri

The General Managers of the Simon are intending to leave for Geneva on Thursday morning. The dongkong Rope Manufacturing Prime Minister has not had an Co, Ltd., report that, subject to SEVEN RESCUED BY. opportunity of seeing M. Daladier audit, the balance at credit of

STEAMER

since the latter formed his gov-Profit and Loss Account for the ernment, and 13 the British year ended 31st December, 1932, When the Norwegian steamer Ministere will be staying ania $117,417.04, which, with $70,- Halldor arrived in port from Thursday night at the British 000.00 brought forward from the Bangkok yesterday, the master of Embassy in Paris, an opportunity previous year, makes a total of the vessel, Captain J. Hansen, re-fore proceeding to Geneva--Bri-At the forthcoming ordinary for such a meeting will arise be-$187,417.04 available for appro-

priation. ported having picked up two men,tish Wireless. three women and two children who

general meeting of shareholders the Board of Directors will recom- were clinging to a fishing junk which had capsized in London, Mar. 7.

mend the following, distribution:

INDIA COMMITTEE QUERIES

CHURCHILL ANXIOUS ON STATUS

Latitude

PRINCE HOLDS

Seen by a District Watchman to-To pay a dividend of 50 cents In the House of Commons to- 21.30 degrees, N., Longitude 113.14 extract 25 cents from a boatman's per share, absorbing $100,000; to day, Mr. Winston Churchill asked degrees E. The unfortunate people pocket in Hollywood Road, an un-earry forward to credit of next the Secretary for India whether at were in an exhausted state when employed Chinese, on his appearance year's account $87,417.04. committee of Indians is being in-rescued. and were suffering from before MT. Wynne-Jones 171 the vited by the Government to par-cold and exposure.

Central Palice Court this morning. months' hard ticipate, in a consultative capacity On arrival of the Halldor in was sentenced to six

a pre- or otherwise, in the work of the port, they were handed over to the labour. Defendant admitted

vious conviction for burglary in 1021, joint comulee of both houses, police. The number of the lost after the completion of which be shortly to be set up, and whether fishing junk is given, as 3200 H.W was banished for ten years. he would assure the House that he would in nɔ way prejudice, by the ferm of his invitations, the deci sion of either House of Parliament i upon the method of consultation

committee.

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Evening

PETROL STORAGE

SUN COMPANY SUMMONED

The management of the Sun Company were summoned before Mr. Schofield, at the Central Police- Court this morning, fer storing 34 gallons of petrol and spirits of wine on their premises with.. out 'a permit.

On a

plea of gulity being entered. Mr. J. C. Fitz-Henry, DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF ACTS FOR H. M. THE Inspection Officer and Assistant Fire of the KING

Superintendent TRUTH WAS IN THE DAYS OF The 18th anniversary of St. Paul's

Brigade, informed his Worship or the status of arch Indian 12 NAPOLEON NEITHER EXPECTED NOR Girls' College will be celebrated in

London, Mar. 7.

that 30 gallons of petrol were minees in relation to the joint REQUIRED IN CONTINENTAL STATES March 20 at 4.30 p.m. Mrs. 0.0 the Lee Hysan Hall on Monday,

The Prince of Wales, on behalf stored in the lavatory on the roof Sir Samuel Hoate replied:- MANSHIP SO LITTLE, INDEED, THAT Borret, wife of the G.O.C., will distri- of the King, held the Brat levee of and four and a half gallons of

the season at St. James' Palace this wine in the basement. "Ever since the Simon Commis- HALF A CENTURY AFTERWARDS BIS- bite the certificates.

[morning. The proceedings were The company had a garage sion was first appointed. succes- MARCK DISCOVERED IT TO BE THE sive Governments have, as

A University Union debate on the marked by time-honoured and pic where they could store the petrol, MEANS OF DECEPTION.---- has SUREST

subject "That in the opinion of the turesque ceremonial.

and if they obtained a licence to been constantly stated, had the Rosebery..

Houec, Woman's place is the Kome" Among those who attended were sell spirits of wine there was no intention of proposing that the The dance committee of H.M.S. will take pace to-morrow, March 3, Prince George, the Prime Minister, objection to them keeping it in a "joint select committee set up to Tomar will hold a dance in the Gar- at 8.30 p.m. in the Union Assembly several other members of the consider proposals for revision of

Room. All interested are welcome Cabinet, the Lord-Mayor of London more suitable part of the building. rison Lecture lin!! on Saturday Tea will be served after the debate. the Indian constitution should be March 11, commencing at 9.30 p.m. given power to confer with Indian Evening dress is optional. representatives. The Government

With a view to giving the public therefore propose to ask Parlia- Privates Stanley Victor Poole, better facilities, it is proposed to ex- nent to give the committee this aged 19, and Sidney Staines, aged tend the vehicular ferry service so power. It will, however, be for the 19, of the Lincolnshire Regiment, are that the last ferry will leave Kow- Committee alone to decide upon the reported to have escaped from loon at 8 pm, and at 3.30 p.m. from manner in which effect is given to military custody at Sun Wai Camp- Hongkong on Saturdays, Sundays

and Public Holidays during the night, this arrangement. Тие несопа

perimental service. part of the question therefore

Apparently having collided with does not arise."British Wireless.

RIVER STEAMER ASHORE

KWONG SAL MISHAP

REPORTED...

last

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and many prominent figures in the Services and civil life-British Wirelcos.

STOCK EXCHANGE

FEATURES

TRANS-ATLANTIC ISSUES FIRM

London, Mar. 7.

States

Formerly a permit was granted to the company, but they had since been informed that the permit could not be renewed.

His Worship adjourned the summons for two weeks, pending suitable arrangements.

FRAUD

CHARGE

ANOTHER REMAND

GRANTED

the wall whilst riding a push bicycle, The many friends of Detective' a young lad, Chung Ah-ching, of Sergeant Edwardes, who met with a 244, Nathan Road, was found uncon- motor accident some months ago in scious in Canton Road, near Austin the New Territories, will be pleased Road yesterday. He was in a serious to learn that he has made a complete condition and removed to the Kow-recovery. It is understood that he; A feature at the close of the loon Hospital for treatment.

will soon take over the duties of Stock Exchange this evening was Court Sergeant of the Kowloon the firmness of trans-Atlantic.f Described as a cook, a man named Magistracy."

buying. fesues, on Montreal

On a remand charge of alleged Chan Sing was charged before Mr.

Steel, fraudulent conversion of $190, a Butters at the Kowloon Magistracy A wedding of much local interest Nickels, United this morning with unlawful posses will shortly take place, the contracting Brazilian Tractions and Hydros Chinese accountant, in the employ sion of a revolver at Kowloon Wharf parties being Mins Florence Ho Tung, all improved.

of Mr. Li You-tein, C.B.E,. the yesterday. It was stated that de- of 254, the Peak, a daughter of Bir Kaffrs closed at the best points well-known local merchant, was fur- The 8.8. Kwong Sal is reported fendant was arrested while coming Robert Ho Tung, and Dr. Kok Chesng of the day and in the street con- ther remanded to Friday by Mr. to he aground at Parker Point, off a ship. A fine of $500, or six yeo, M.D. (HK), D.T.M. and H. tinued to display a firm tone. Wynne-Jones in the Central Police Toimel Beacon, West River, ac-months, was imposed.

(London), D. P. H. (Camb.), Chinese British founds. Improved in placca Court this morning. cording to a message received

Health Officer, of 17, Kent Road, Kow-with War Loan 3% at 99% from H.M.S. Moth about 8.40 Kwan Luk, 34, a car cleaner em- loon Tong.

British Wircless. o'clock this morning.

ployed by the Yellow Taxicab Com- There is, however, no im-pany, was sentenced to one month's There was a large attendance at

hard labour by Mr. Wynne-Jones in the Services Whist Drive held in the Captain J. J. Blankert, master of mediate danger, and it is hoped the Central Police Court this morn-West Lounge of the European the s.s. Tjibadak, was fined $10 by the to go through, “If he pleads not

with the

sistance of the tide.

The Kwong Sat has a gross ton- rage of 1.309 tons, and her local agents are the Yuen On S. S. Company, of No. 8, Queen's Road, West.

Sub-Inspector Elston, for the prosecution, said they had not had enough time to go into the case properly. They had a lot of books. of there is no hurry," from the accountant of the Company, Baldwin presented the prizes, the Detective-Sub-Inspector Fender said winners being Ladies First,

the steam whistle of his vessel for a Replying to his Worship, "Inspec the defendant was in the habit of Burling; Second, Mrs. Moss; Bouby, purpose other than navigation yester tor Elston said that by Friday the sitting in the office, and the account Ara. ant had been missing money from Mr. Wood; Second Mr. Elliott: day morning. Tht Captain admitted prosecution would know definitely his pockets. Yesterday a trap was booty, Mr. Stevens. Mr. Pelling, of the charge, and said he used the as to the preferring of further

whistle to sulpto the Captain of charges against the defendant laid and the defendant was caught. the AF, acted as M.C.

another steamET."

Mra.

McCall. Gentlemen: First

Court this morning, for having used he added.

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