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ANALYSING OPIUM

MAGISTRATE'S HINT

MORE DETAILS ADVISABLE

Mr. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morning, delivered Judgment discharging Li Tat-sang, a shop keoper, on a charge of pos scHaton af 6.4 tacle of non-Govora ment prepared opium, and con- victing him on a second charge of passession of more than one tael of opfum dross, on which he was Aned 8140.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1933.

FANLING GOLF

Jamaica

STARTING TIMES FOR Gale

SUNDAY

The following aru thu starting times at the Faoling Golf Courzu on Sunday:

OLD COURSE.

.9.28 am. 1. H. Geare, H. II. Pothick.

A. Kidd, P. B. Grant, A. D. Lowaon, R." R

·Device.

9.5.2 9.30

9.40

0.44

9.18,

0.52. 9.56

10.00

10.04

The judgment read ar follows:- 10.08 "In this case the first charge 10.12 against the defendant is not based.

10.20

"

on the usual Analyst's certificate 10.10 as the document handed in relat ing to the alleged non-Government 10.28 10.24 oplum in not a certificate as it is unsigned.

Forster. K. S. Robertson, N. K. Littlejohn.

Disaster

STORM RAGES FOR

TWO DAYS

London, Nov. 2. The Governor of Jamaica roports that a serious hurricano struck the

29th October.

E. Lissaman, C. E. Moore.

F. Robinson, H. west of Jamaica during 28th and Raports of the bavos caused by the galo are meagre but there is no doubt that hundreds, have been rendered homeless and ten deaths

re reported, t

C. Mycock, J. W. Mayhow. F. A. Redmond,, E. des V Yocuk.

ahott. A. K. Mackenzie, O. E. O.. Marton.

A. E. Thompson, T. Spar

1;

H. C. Hopkins, 7 Perry.

ور

10.32

+

1044

The case therefore rests upon the Monopoly .Analyst's evidence. | 10.86 - „ According to this the opium was brought to him in two containers, 10,40 one in a jar, and the other a mix 10.48 ing bowl. The Monopoly Analyst emptied both into a third contain-10.52 er, mixed the stuff up, analysed ten 10.50 grammes of it with some Kamshan 11.00 04 A control, and declares

that 75 per cent. to 86 11.04.

cent. l

11.03

per

Kamshan Gov. ernment oplum. On this I am asked to declare, that the whole 11.12- 6.4

taels aro non-Government 11.13 opfum, and that the defendant is guilty because the Imports and Ex-11.20 porta Department take the view 11.24 that if Government oplum js adulterated it becomes and can truthfully be described as non- Government opium.

ANALYST MIGHT BE RESPONSIBLE..

H

R. S. Jolinson, E. Me

Bryden.

Otto, M. N. Cootes. J. Hunter, II. Hampton,

R. Dovey, J. B. Dykes, W. Pittendrigh, E. Humphreys. R. A. Rodgers,

W. Mul-

MacFarlane, A. Me

Kellar.

The rest of the island was less affected by the wind but suffered from heavy rain.--British Wire

ices.

Entries And The Handicaps

COMPLETE LIST

Five Furlongs:-Charming Star 168: Chateau Bay, 145; Don, 152; Flying Tourist, 167; Jungle Jim, 145: King's Bounty, 158; Navy Hall, 166; Prids of Taingtao, 160; Royal Flush, 150; The Tiget, 162 Valorous, 158; Wonderful Stag, 140,

DUKE SUMMONED.

ALLEGED CONDUCT OF LOTTERY

London, Nov. 2.

A summons has been granted al the Bow Street Police Court against

SEAMEN VANISH

CONSIDERED UNSAFE

TO CONVICT.

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE

DISCHARGED {.

ENGLISH STUDIES,

HONGKONG BILANCH, OF THE ASSOCIATION

On Tuesday, November 7, the "In my opinion," It would be HK. branch of tho - English the Duke of Atholl, for selling unsafe to convict, specially in Association starts its activities tickets in n lottery. The case will view of the fact that the defen- for a new session. His Excellency assured "position In Bir William Pool, who is president, Handicaps and entries for the be heard on November 14-Reuter dant has an Twelfth Extra Racs Meeting of the of Atholl has received, world-wide no need to steal", remarked Mr at the opening meeting.

For some months past, the Duke the Government service and has has kindly consented to preside Hongkong Jockey Club, to be held publicity for his scheme to raise Schefeld in the Central Police The English Association loa to-morrow are as follows

Court yesterday afternoon, in dis-world-wide Society. Its object is Shok- Handicap, "A" Class, money for British charities.

to One Mile:-Blue Star, 164; Cos-land, Illa Grace invited anyone in the P.W.D. stores, Bullock Lane, interested in English literature arrange meetinge of people. Lotteries being illegal in Eng-charging a telephone operator at sack's Beauty, 154; Diana Bay, torested to soad him tea shiling named Lai Yiu-kaur (26) who was and the English language... It has 168: Hotman, 168; King's Justice for nothing." They received in charged with robbing Miss Fok mombora of every nationality, race 164; Saçlko, 154, N

return a cancelled ticket, but no re- Fung-yes, a teacher, of a blue and creed, who fad a common Frimantle St. Leger, One and forence to a lottery or prizes ap leather handbag containing $18 interest in the study and disous- Three Quarter Miles:Ratión,peared on it.

In money, at Spring Garden Lane. alon of literary topics or linguistic. 161; Night Star, 150; City of Because of the Duko's unimpench.

The defence alibi was that de problems. The headquarters of Brisbane, 151 Tecumseh, 146; able reputation for honesty and fondant was at home between 4.30 the Central Body Is in London, Banana crops in St. James have Portia, 166: Sunup, 161; Ngtuk, integrity, money poured in. People and Upon His father, who has and there are local branches in seen completely wiped out and are 151; What's That, 161; Rosy Morn, subscribed confident that they worked 40 years at the Naval every city of culture throughout at least 90 per cont. down in other 161.

would participate in a lottery. It Dockyard and is on pension, gave the English speaking world. western parishes. All food crop Castle Penk Handicap, "B" Class will remain for the authorities to evidence that his son was at home. The, Honakoda branch is now... are also badly damaged.

prove that the Duka, actually con- Defendant's mother died two beginning its fifth year. It holds Extensive damage has been done

ducted a lottery.

day's after his arrest. Three regular monthly meetings, from to rands, bridges, telegraphs and Crailways.

women visiters on Sunday spoke November to April, on the frat to seeing the defondant at home. Tuesday of each month. Each His Worship ruled he could not mooting taken the form of a help feeling that the evidence of lecture and a discussion. The implication was not strong. The lecture is not meant to be an ex- complainant had hesitated at the haustive treatment of a set theme, Identification parade, and the two but an Introductory review of a WHANGPOO Sel witnesses might have made a topic which can be informally mistake with the robber who had discussed by people interested in Shanghai, Nov. 2. run before. The alibi was fairly books. That the more impressive Rivor Polico are searching for strong though there were some the bodies of two French sailors, weak points. On the whole, he world have not entirely distracted entertainments of the modern believed to have been drowned thought it would be unsafe to mankind from literary, pursuits, la when they fell into the Whanggoo convict and the safest course was shown by the good attendance at from a sampan.

to discharge' the defendant. -

these meetings.. The men are Francois Leven and

Memborahip of the local branch The complainant is a teacher. Fanling Handicap, Three Quar- Leon Vincent, both of the cruiser at the Girls Normal School, Lee has always, during these four ter Milo:-Baguio, 163

Black Primauget. Rock, 166; Black Velvet, 145; Bold

Garden Street, and the incident years, amounted to between eighty General, 163; Charming Fac, 163; the men fell into the water late up the stops lending to Spring twenty or thirty have also become

the authorities, took place when she was walking and a hundred. Of these, some. son of the former dictator. ad- dressing a small crowd in Madrid. Dacion, 100; Disorderly Conduct, Sunday night while they were Gardon Lane on October 15 The members of the Central Body. yesterday declared that the Fan-156; Flying Boy, 150; Good Sport, being conveyed in a sampan to snatcher is

alleged to have Membership of the Central Body cists were determined to triumph 10 Iron Grey, 159; Jingle, 163; their ship.

Krata Viz, 150; No Fear, 163;

slapped her on the face, thrown establishes a link with literary In Spain, even with violence if Now's The Time, 186: Paul Jonca; haugh, Norwegian second engineer made off with. her handbag.. foin the Central Body receive Another seaman, Peder Starnnd some pepper into her eyes, and activities at home, and those who 163; Poverty Bay, 166; Swale, 146; on the 8.8. Wilfred, as bear Rivera who was given an ovation, Ta Penstie, 140; White Butterfly, missing from his ship since Octo-while Mr. M. A. da Silva was for which are published throughout:

Inspector Nolloth prosecuted.

copies of pamphlets and bulletins neserted that the Fascists had 140. D.

"raised their banner over Spain

ber 23, and it is believed that he, the defence: ---

the year. For this central and are willing to defend it with Shum Chun Handicap, "C" Cinas, too, is drowned. Police are acarch--

membership, there is an "extra" their lives."

One Mile:Alexandra Hall, 163; ¡ing-Renter,

charge of five dollare In addition Brechin, 161; California, 150; Gold Key, 162; Mike, 165; Mon Talis man, 147; Nippy, 140; Per.sc, 146; Philanderer, 150; -Solar Star, 186; Spotted Butterfly, 158; Tenorio, 162; Widnes, 140.

A. D. Coppin, D. Ellis. 0. Eager, F. M. EU. D. L. Prophet, D. J. Mackio

F. A. Merry, II. F. Phillipa. E., H. Williams, G. Loinor. C. G. Marrable, Q. A. A. Macfadyen.

G. 11, Bond, IN. William.;

Bon.

J. A. R. Selby, W. N. Buyer.

G. H. Wilson, F. Austin.

G. F. Rees, Comdr. Dock- acy

LM. 9. Lloyd, G. T. May.

"

A. 1. Ponn, S. A. Sleap.

11.28

"

F. D. Hunter, A. T. Lay. NEW COURSE.

9.32 am. T. R. Chassels, A.

Parves. 9.40 #

H. T.. Buxton, E. Matthown". 01.44 G. W. Sowell, 11.

Mockio*. *Unsuccessful in ballot for

"I am entirely unable to accept this view. I consider that 'non- Government oplum' 'can only be oplu or maltor containing Course, oplum that was not prepared by Hongkong or Singapore for sale to the public that the question of the face value or the acceptability of the certicate does not here arine: and that there in in Fact no evid- ence that defendant had in his

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ITALIAN ARMISTICE

DAY.

B.

0.

Old

FASCISM REARS HEAD IN SPAIN

LITTLE APPARENT

PROGRESS

Madrid, Oct. 80.

Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera:

necessary.

The Fascist movement has made little apparent progress in Spain despite the troubles of the second republic. but has raised its head since the recent parliamentary crisis resulting in the dissolution of the Cortes.

A number of small, l-organised youth militiae which in some re- troops, have made their appear. ance, but no Hitler nor Mussolini

possession on September 21 any CEREMONY AT ST. JOSEPH'S aperis reamble the German storm

oplum prepared elsewhere that in Hongkong or Singapore..

CHURCH

Italian

го-

pro-

There is not law against adulter-: The celebration of nting Government opium, and in Armistice Day will be held to- this case there la no suggestion morrow, at 11.80a.m. at St. that the opium in question was Joseph's Church, Garden Road, for sale. It may even be that the in which the Right Rov. Bishop adulteration of most of the 6.4 Henry Valtorta, Vicar Apostolic tacle was caused directly by the of Hongkong will head the Monopoly Analyst himself mixing ligious services, and most the contents of the pots, and that bably will be assisted by Rev. had ho analysed cach But Fathers E. Teruzzi, G. M. Spada, separately the result would P. Riganti, A. Grampa, L. Rosi, A. have been different I have Granelli, B. Galbiatti and others, no option but to discharge defendant on the first. `charge,

It is learned that Comm. A.D.) and suggest that for the Bianconi, the Italian___Consul- protection of the public the General will attend the ceremony, analyst should in similar cases and the public wre welcome. state more exactly what it la that

he finds in the materials sent him for analysis.

STIMULATED IGNORANCE. "On the second charge it is clear that defendant had possession of the druss by his servant. I am not

Italian Mindetar to China will H. E. Comm, Bocasrelli, the new arrive here to-morrow morning on board 8.8. "Conte Verde."

bas shown up.

Nevertheless the Labour papera talk a good deal of the "Fanclat

menace."

REQUESTED TO LEAVE IN 48 HOURS

Hongkong St. Leger, One and Three Quarter Miles:-Charming Star. 161; Cossack's Beauty,: 156; Mayflower, 156: Per-se, 146; Solar Star,, 156; Trentbridge 166; Wid- nes, 151,

JINGLE'S 13 the.

Sub-Grins St. Leger. One and Three Quarter Miles:-Bold Gen- sral, 151; Burgemaster, 156; De Minimis, 156; Gay Butterfly, 166; King Salmon, 150; Melody, 151 Partnership, 156; Vigilance, 166; Warrington, 156.

POLICE SEARCHING, THE

According to

ITALY AND CHINA

ROME PLEASED WITH NEW APPOINTMENT.

Rome, Nov. 2. Mr. Lien Wen-tao as Chine's naw In connexion with the arrival of minister to Italy, Italian officials

stress that the selection of a man value which Nanking places upon of his importance Indicates the

closer rotations with Italy,

Taipo Handicap, "D" Class, Five Furlonge-Adam, 158; Aide, 161; Ajax, 140; Amoy, 145; Banjolina, Mr. Llan was formerly minister 155; Cobu, 145; Festival Evo, 168; at Berlin. 150; Maria Patra, 166; Mignonette, that Capt. Bernardi, famous air- Helter Skelter, 154; King's Parade, Meanwhile, it is learned here 161; Orlando, 166; Powerful King, 145; Snappy Eve, 147; Stickypast, 150; The Crook. 140; The Gadwall, 150; Valley Hall, 140; Wembly

Mr. Panter's Case Under Stag, 164,

London Consideration

SOCCER IN CANTON.

respondent of the Daily Telegraph, Service Team From Colony.

London, Nov, 2, Mr. Noel Panter, Munich cor. who has been under arrest since October 26th was released to day,

To Play Cadets.

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No formal charge was preferred against Mr. Panter and it was Academy, Canton, will play a friendly The cadets of Intang Military

satisfied with his statement that COLD SHOULDER IN announced last night in Berlin football match with a team of service

he had no ideo. what his servant did with it, still less with what I foel certain le his simulated Ignorance of the use of the one tael Shoung Hei tin. Such asser- tions lesson the weight of the rest, of his evidence, nor do I like his attempt to make a lad of 15 take the blame of the possession of the dross. Ho is convicted on this charge, and fined $140.”

MONGOLIA

HOME MINISTER'S MISSION APPARENTLY FRUITLESS

Peking, Nov. I. There are indications that General Huang, Shao-hsiung Minister of Home Affairs, is getting a cool reception at the bands of the Mongol Princes.

will be remembered that the defendant in this case was origin- ally charged together with a Japanese with trafficking in opium, Although elaborate assurances but the charges against them ware of welcome were given to General withdrawn, and only the two Huang Shao-hsiung on his arrival charges of possession was proferat Kalgan and an invitation de- red against the defendant.

livered to him visit Tailingmiao Mr D. L. Strelloit, who'dofand-where the Princes have been hald-. ed accused during the evidence Ing a conference, there is little 'previously, criticised the method use for him to accept, the In- of lasuing certificates, and in his vitation as all Princes, except one, summing up said that the prosecu- have left Tallingmiao for home- tion as presented in, the case was Reuter. not as satisfactory as it might have been: that the certifléato did not disclose what ought to have been known. and that there being such a doubt the defendant should be given the benefit.

OPIUM CONCEALED

IN CUPBOARD

RAIDING PARTY BREAK

JAMAICA TRAGEDY.

TEN DEATHS 'IN WILD WEEK-END STORM

Kingston, Nov. 2. At least ten persons were killed in a work-and hurricane which swept over the north-west section of the faland of Jamaica,

Vast, damage was done, ninety- five per cent of the banana crop boing ruined..

This crop la one of Jamaica's most Important and the loss will ontail great hardship.

Magistrate's Furlough.

two days.

1

Mr. da Silva This may be my to the local subscription of three last appearance bofare your Wor- dollars, ship before you leave on holiday.

Ocensional Publications May I wish your Worship God

Not only does the local branch speed and a very pleasant trip. much Mr. da Silva, I love in publishes from time to time, as His Worship: Thank you very provide regular meetings, it also funds permit, bookleta contäluing Inspector Nolloth, I wish to lectures which have been de associate myself th Mr. da delivered at these meetings. Silva's romarks, your Worship.

To meet the convenience ; ef' His Worship: Thank you.

those who like, five o'clock tea and who don't want to rushi away from five o'clock tea to attend a meeting, the Helena May Institute, where meetings are held, kindly offers, to cater for tea-partics in the lecture hall. Those who mean to take tea, are asked to order it from the Matron of the Helena May Institute (Tel. No. 22160) the day before the meeting, so that 100 a table may be arranged for them. Tuesday's meeting will begin

POPPY DAY FUND

LATEST RESPONSE TO THE LOCAL APPEAL

man, who is going to China in the Previously acknowledged capacity of adviser to the Chinese Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Taggart Government, has been detained in British-American Tobacco Italy by private affairs.

Co.

Capt. Bernardi expects to fly to Anonymous China and to set up a record for the G.-P. John Haig Sales Journey--Router.

$3,135

+

25 with the annual business of op 10 proving accounts and clecting office-bearers. There will then bo

a lectura on R. 8: Surteen" by 83,275 Mr. Macnamara. Those who like, Further contributions will be books, and those who like horses, gratefully received by Mr. F. G. will have a good opportunity of Mounder Secretory to Earl Halg's hearing and discussing the views Fund, York Building, Hongkong. of one who is well known to like Cheques should be made payable both. to Thomson and Co., and crossed Old members who mean to "Poppy Day Fund.” www continue their membership, and new mombers who wish to join, have no formalities to go through, other than handing in their names and subscriptions, which can be doto most conveniently at the meetings. ZERRUN

CRISIS IN MALTAA

NATIONALIST, MINISTRY SUMMARILY DISMISSED

LABOUR'S GAIN

SIGNIFICANCE OF BOROUGH FIGHT

London, Nov. 2. There have been large Labour that, after examining the material men from Hongkong at the East auccesses in the municipal elections placed before him by the Bavarian Parade grounds at 2 p.m. on Sunday.in 340 English and Welsh Buthorities, the Chief Public Pro-Arrangements for the secutor of the Reich found no been made, by Gon. Tan Yik him have boroughs, excluding the county of ground for a formal charge,

president Mr.

of tho Intang

Military London. Mr. Panter has, however, been is the physical director of the bour has gained 176 scats, while Kwok

Although many results are still Nga-hong, who requcated to leave Germany with-Academy and who

unavailable, up to the present La- in 48 hours. The whole circum-from the Nanking Track Meet, is in the Conservatives have lost 106,

recently returned stances of Mr. Panter's detention charge of the match. It is learned the Liberais 28 and Independents

Maltaj Nov, 20 TAIMOSHAN VOYAGE. The Governor of Malta to-day alderation of the British Govern-play next Sunday participated in the and release are, under the con- that some of the cadets who will 42.

dismissed all members of the Labour has regained control in Nationalist Ministry formed last HONGKONG YACHT LEAVES ment-British Wireless.

Olymple games in Japan three years Sheffield and, captured Wallsend, June, following their blank re Barnsley, Swansea, Norwich and fusal to agree to a constitutional

SAN PEDRO, CAL, All high officials of the Canton Barking

amendment whereby,

KADA PERLUS, TEMA amongat government including oflcers of the

At Oldham the Labour candidates other things, only English and

San Pedro. Nov. 2, 1st Group Army and others tied with the combined Conserva- Maltese might be taught insailed by five officers of the The little ketch. Taimoshan, attend the match. The game promises |tiva and Liberal-vote.

elementary schools, with the British Nave, and which is on Ite to be a very interesting ano a

The poll was, only fifty per cent: teaching of Italian starting in way from Hongkong to England sides are fairly matched.

--Reuter, CA

secondary schools.-Reuter, poteft here to-day-lienter. E

HITLER CABINET

SHAKE-UP

EXPECTED AFTER

ELECTION

It is reported that Horr Hitler is planning a shake-up of the cabinet shortly in an attempt to further consolidate the Reich. Changes are expected immediately after the elections. Ä

Captain Goaring, it is said, la destined to become the Minister of Security, a new post, and, con- currently, will be made vice. chancellor.

The present Captain you Papen, is scheduled to vice-chancellor, becomo Foreign Minister, to suc- cead Baron von Neurath, who is likely to return to London as Ambassador to Great Britain.

THE TYPHOON

The loyal Observator that tire ant

roporta

· DOWN · DOOR Sovontoon tools of non-Govern- ment propárod opium and nine taple of raw oplum concealed in the false back of a cupboard on the wall of a kitchen, resulted-in a fine of $1,270 for ten months' prison, being imposed on Chang Yeo, 44, by Mr. Balfour, in the Central Police Court this morning. Revenue-Officer Grimmitt sald the raiding party had to break Hotel advises an extended night on 150 miles south-west of Manila, The Management of the HongkongThe typhoon is situated about, down the door at 110 Wellington Saturday, 4th November, ull 1am moving W.N.WE Street where the oplum was found for the "Dinner Dance in the Grill

Local forecast: Northeast in the kitchen.

Room:

whude, fresh; fair generally,

There was constulerable fur ther property damage and. It is likely that the death toll will be groater than is at presont known extend houth Lastward and the

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ago.

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