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EDUCATION CLERK ROBBERS SEVERELY

SENTENCED

CONCERNED IN OPIUM EXPORT

Mr. W. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morning gave his decision in the ease in which Chan Hon-san, a clerk in the Education Department, was charged with in- lawfully committing an act pro paratory to exporting raw opjim Crum the Colony to Jamaten, and with unlawfully sending raw opfunt through the General Post Office to Kingston, Jamaica, July 26 this year.

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SENTENCED

(Continued from Page 1) strangulation which had been

carried to the extreme.

ACCUSED PLEADS

In a statement from the dock the prisoner disclosed his defence which was his interpretation of the law. He stated the robbery was only a momentary Impulse as they wanted money to return to Swatów.

"Lacking knives or re- wolvers the case cannot be con- aidered as one of robbery. Since I have known this wonun so long it cannot be a čase of robbery." turned a

Without tiring, the jury re

unanimous verdict of guilty.

Passing sentence of five years' hard labour, the Chief Justico commented on the brutal and call

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1935.

ARTHUR HENDERSON

PASSES

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and supported national conscrip tion.

When Labour was invited to join the Coalition Cabinet in 1916, Mr. Henderson became President of the Board of Education and later Pay- master-General, but his real task was to advise the Cabinet on kabuur

questions.

LAID FOUNDATIONS

PRETTY WEDDING

AT CATHEDRAL

MR. H. S. JONES AND MISS M. PRIDMORE

The wedding, took place at St. John's Cathedral this afternoon of Miss Mary Pridmore and Mr. Henry Stephen Jones, of the fun kong Electric Company. The Rev.

H. W. Baines ofléiated at the cere- mony".

DISORDERLY ACTION

UNEMPLOYED BRITON GIVES

TROUBLE TO POLICE · George Laing, 30; unemployed, of Edinburgh, living at the European Y.M.C.A. Kowloon, pleaded guilty be fore Mr. Macfadyen at the Central Police Court on Saturday to a chargo of behaving in a disorderly manner by trying to force an entry to the charge room, Central Police Station, after he had been ejected. Defendant, who was on bail, was fined $16.

Prosecuting, Sub-Inspector J. J. Walsh stated that at 8.16 p.m. on Fri-j The bride is the elder daughter. day defendant entered the

charge From his activities sprang theof Mr. W. 1. Pridmore M.A., and room in a half intoxicated condition idea of a Ministry of Labour, the Mrs. Pridmore, of Rugby, War- and asked if his

which was purse,

Iunt, foundations of which were largely wickshire, whilst the bridegroom had been found. He was inforped there laid by him, though Mr. John is the youngest son of the late Mr. was no purse found. Defendant was Hodge was the first minister to hold W. S. Jones and Mrs. Jones, of smoking a cigarette and was told by

Sub-Inspector Walsh, the post.

who was Henteaye, Bristol.

Bench

duty, that nobody was allowed. The bride who entered the dant put out his cigarette but im- to smoke in the charge room. Defen- Church on the arm of Dr. Imediately afterwards asked why he Newton, looked charming in a was not allowed to smoke. He took white silk gown with floral design out a packet of cigarettes and put one and yellow sash. A white hatto bis mouth and tried to light it. The trimmed with yellow net and rib Inspector throw the cigarette away bon was also worn. She carried a

The presence of Labour in the Coalition caused actite controversy in the party, but when the Cuali- George took the reins, Mr. Hender- son entered the War Cabinet of Five, without portfolio.

Defendant was convicted on the first charge, and fined $200, while the second charge was dismissed. Mr. W. J. Lockhart-Smith, Assistant Crown Solicitor, con- ducted the case for the Crown, and Mr. Lo D'Almada, Jr., instructed treatment which was indictedtion fell in 1915 and Mr. Lloyd by Mr. F. H. Loseby, of Messrs. Rays and Co., appeared for the defendant. Giving his décision, Mr. Schofald said: "By thu Magistrates Ordinance, the pro- secution is not bound to put for

ward a case which raises more than a strong or probable pre- sumption of the defendant's guilt to make it possible for him to be committed for. Irial. They do not have to prove a charge to absolute demonstration in order to give a defendant a case to answer,

SECOND CHANGE DROPPED

on the woman. "I do not believe for a moment that this was a mo mentary impulso.”

Shum Ngan was sent to prison for four years and a half.

that

Mr. Fraser mentioned

Leung had a previous conviction for simple larceny last year:

GANG TERRORISM

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"It amounts to terrorisation of Fraser in applying to his Lordship the neighbourhood," remarked Mr.

to pass *L heavy sentence Cheong Loi, who pleaded guilty to robbery by two or more at Tung Tau Village, Au Tau district, on June 23 last. They robbed Beung Keng-chuen, accountant, of the Man Fung Shing bean curd shop, of a wallet, clock and $332.80 in money: Loung Lam and Lui Shap of clothing.

"In criticising the first charge. the defence appears to be mixing il up with the second. It is not alleged the letter was preparatory to posting, but only to export, which in fact never took place at all. The mere fart that the a Mr. Fraser said that it was pyrs were posted before the letters seldom that he applied for heavy is perfectly immaterial. The ict-sentence but he did so in this case ter was written or sent before in view of the bold and bare-faced the export could take place. As charneter of the robbery. All the rupards the secund charge, I

were armed and carried agree that there is nothing to | torches, They rubbed the house prove that the defendant himself with all the fights on. The addressed or sent the parcel, and nearest, police station practically there is no evidence to show that, overlooked the place, any opium-bearing bundle of pai Five years' hard labour was im pers ever got through, either. I posed. therefore consider that this charge should be dropped:

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"On the other hand, there is evidence connecting the defen- dant with both letters; not only The writing but the mass of papers found in his desk. A very note worthy point in tire letters, Exhibit 2 is the absence of all montion of the goods which figure so largely in the second letter, Instead we have two bundles of newspapers, altogether one pound. The inference is irresistible to me that the goods were in the bundles of newspapers. Lawful goods of high value are not sent across the worl in a 'roll of newspapers. infer that the goods were unlaw ful in some way, and were of sufficient value to tide the sender over a financial difficulty, and that trouble was anticipated if they fid not arrive safely. All these conditions are perfectly fulfilled by the opium, except that half of it has not been detected. Even if somebody else actually sent the parcel, it is clear that the defen- dant was well dware of the news- paper bundle and what it contain- ed. The final proof lies in his statement ln the police "my daughter gent a letter to my wife. telling her to send some opłum to her for curing a disease.”

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SHEUNG SHUI case-

A Hakka, Chan Shing, who is at present serving twelve months for a breach of the deportation order,

was sentenced to four years' hard labour when he pleaded guilty to an indictment of robbery at Shek Wu-hul village. Sheung Shui dis- trict, on September 8, the tom plainant being Man Sing, who was rubbed of Hongkong and Canton money and three tins of condensed milk.

Mr. Fraser said that it must be stated in the accused's favour that as soon as he was arrested he admit ted everything. It was a similar robbery to the previous case' and

Then followed a period of ups and downs. He clashed with the Labour conference in Stockholm in Government over the international

1917 and left his post in the Cabinet. In 1918, although Labour returned 61 members to the House, Mr. Henderson was not

among them

bouquet of white- reaus and Honolul creeper,

wore a yellow check taffeta dress Miss Joy Berton, as bridesmanid,

and earried African daisies.

Miss Summerskill. who was Matron of Honour, wore turquoise

He was defeat die crepe with a black hat again in 1922 and 1923, But in all there years he was returned at a by-election,

Mr. E. R. Price was best mau.

Following the wedding ceremony. a reception was held at the Hong came

After the 1923 victory, he bekong Electric Recreation Club and abour Government. It was not

Home Secretary ย the later the happy couple left for this time that he framed, with

Formosa. On leaving, Mrs. Jones Lord Parmour, the draft of the spotted frock

wore a nigger brown and white Geneva protocol for the settling brown velour hat.

and oat with a

arbitration and conciliation. of International disputes by

DISARMAMENT

But Mr. Henderson's greatest work was done in the cause of disarmament. He

working

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for that ideal all the time. And his work for the League of Nations was CAPT, GREEN REACHES untiring. It was Mr. Henderson who was the strongest projmnent f schemes to, afford financial aid o states which were the victims ul Aggression or threatened aggression.

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Known in Labour circles as "Uncle Arthur," he was a genial man with solidity and tenacity of character which kopt him on

moderate course. advocacy of disarmament was not Even his radical. At the League in 19:0

demanded the reduction of land, sea and air forces and he Achieved success in this direction by largely assisting in the organi- sation of the Five Power Con-

Lorence,

With the collapse of the hopes the Disarmament Conference,

it was unfortunate that this type o. which he was President, Mr.

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and the defendant pulled out a a second one. Defendant was then asked to

the leave charge

but he rem

put him ended the in- | the charge rooms. He was brought up force his way past me at the door of spector. "The defendant, tried

to the charge room at 1 a.m. on Friday by two coolies for not paying his ricksha fare,"

I

The Magistrate to defendant: feel sure that had it not been for the fact that you were partly under the' influence of drink you would not have peted in this way. At the same time, in the charge we cannot have this sort of behaviour dollars.

Joon). Fined fifteen

MONGOLIAN WEEDS

U. S. PROFESSORS CAÑÉFUL STUDY

Kweihun, Oct. 20, Prof. Nicholas Roerich's "anti- drought" expedition, from the

United States which went to wind- swept Gobi Desert to study sand

movement bas returned from Mongolia.

Two months ahead of schedule, Captain E. P. Green has suc- Professor Roerich brought with ressfully crossed the Pacific in his him 300 kinds of drought-resisting schooner "Romance," with which he plants, some of which the United sailed from Yokohama on July 20. [States Department of Agricultura local office of the Canadian Pacife can plants.

A cable has been received by the may use to carpet western Amèri- Steamships stating that Captain The expedition spent five months Green hail reported all well on ap-gathering these specimens on the bia, on Friday, October 18, proaching Victoria, British Colum- edge of the Mongolian Desert and Professor Roerich said it has, ac- complished all that is possible in that area. He said he has already dispatched seeds of numerous varieties of plants to America and proposes, after arranging for the shipment of further specimens, to proceed to India for similar work. The expedition experienced no hostilities from natives, but Pro- Rigid regulation governing the feasor Roerich said that it did,

TOBACCO COUPONS

STRICT REGULATIONS AS TO PRIZES

Canton, Oct. 20.

of crime was becoming increasing-Lenderson-health-which-had issue of prize coupons by tobacco however, puzzle the Mongolians Ive prevalent in that district. It cen anything but robust, broke companies have been announced by extremely. They could not under-

win ni the crosa-ronde in Sheung-down very completely. That was shui and was particularly liable to bout a year ago. Since then he The attacks from robbers over the Chi;ad rallied and returned to his points: nose border.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LESSON SERMON

FIRST CHURCH OF CHINT,

SCIENTIST, HONGE:

"

"Doctrine of Atonement" was the "I am satisfied that unless de- subject of the Lesson Sermon in mil

churches of Christ, Scientist, yester fendant can offer a proper Ex- day. planation to the Court he must have written the letters, prepara tory to exporting the opium. If he has no explanation he must be convicted on Charge A."

COUNSEL'S PLEA

Was

"The Golden Text was: ambassadors for Christ, a God did beseech you by us you in Christ's stent, he ye

ind." (II Cor. 5.20). Among the citations. Try the Lesson Sermon ollowing from the Bible:

Wherefore, ing en gassed about with Ken

cad of witnes 11 WA Lowry weight, and that.

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Mr. D'Almada, addressing Mr. Schofield in mitigation of tqune, kajd defendant wits fifte

old

and

bora years Jamaica and came to Hongkong with his wife and nine children six of whom we still dependen on him. He had been for the last fifteen years in the Education Ne- partment, and a very factory record. His conviction 'would result in his diambient from his job, n»' also the loss e his pension, "w" this, plus me shame and dierence to his stand ing, wou'd m

cient warn

ment to him mo so when bet to be enon'dered it was h's only single Tapatal

e to funnetal Defendam - ka

embar

not taken adentage of his posi tion in the desi enment, und Mr. Taskbum Smith, and Mr. Taylor, the Govmnient Mononoly Analyst

lie understand

prese

Avy sentence, he would arh fine wen ment' the cran.

Mr. Schofie'd then imposed the fine mention shave.

BAER MAY COME BACK

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the joy that was t Inred the

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the Financial Department here. stand why the United States would

followings are the chief send an expedition half way roundi

the world to dig up some Mon- begolian weeds.

Professor Roerich is the founder of the Roerich Museum of New Coupons in York.

He has written numerous the

a.ours for disarmament, but he

1. No lottery tickets shall not the same man. Two contained in, packages or tins of months ago he went into hospital cigarettes.

England, and it was then feared

2. All prize

as a condition was most grave.cigarette packages or tins should books on Central Russia and se than a month it was realised be for articles valued at not more Himalayan regiona.-Union News. crywhere that the end was near, than ten per cent, over the cost of

6 the end he had faith that ne world would ultimately see the and justice of disa mantent. on tonow along the path to peace

amre he had led.-Reuter.

...

PEACEFUL END

London, Oct. 20. Mr. Arthur Henderson passed filed way peacefully at about 8 pm. to-day in the nursing home where he has been a patient for the past the veral weeks.-United Press.

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of which is stationed the one rightmanently at Massawa.-Reuter,

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CASUALTY LIST.

Massawn, Oct. 20.

the cigarettes."

3. All prizes should be common use articles and only native manu- factured articles are allowed prizes. Wal"Kin Yat Po,

GREATEST PLAYER

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New York, Oct. 20. 1935, according to the Baseball The greatest baseball player of Writers' Association's unanimous vote, is the youngster Greenberg, Detroil's prize infielder and hit fer. Ferrell, Vosmik, Myer and Gebrig were next on the list.-- United PreHR.

Charged with travelling on the Hunghum ferry, Man Ping, without paying his fore, on Saturday, Chan Yak-shing, aged 21, unemployed, was fincil

$15, or, in tle fault, three weeks' hard labour by Mr. Wynne-Jones At the Kowloon, Magistracy this morning. Sub-Inspector Whelan stated that de-{

rushed on to the-ferry just

ian Scibusk. "Scienc It is officially stated that the as it was about to go, and when the Health with scriptotal cases of sickness since the ticket collector at the entrance asked

by Mary Brkor Edd

commencement of operations nm for his ticket, he noddejt his tonement is the event cation: East Africa 233, of which three hond. It was later found that, de- n's unity with God, whereby have died. Only 212 Italians have fendant did not have a ticket and did reflects Truth, Life, and, Love, heen evacuated from Eritrea since not have any money with which to

of Nazare

ta man's oneness with the from malaria.

and October 3, most of them suffering pay his fare. nstrated

and for 1 we wwe

ess homage. His mission was individual And collective. Ho not only in

"fe's work aright

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TRADESMEN FOLLOW

Enjoyment was afforded to some Ofty blind girls at Shek-O on Saturday icu

Tradesmen are following the afternoon when they were taken on hut in mercy to Italian advanco. to himself,

the annual picnic. They were ac- tale to show them how to da

They travel over the 183 miles of companied by about thirty helpers,

rind relieve

love thom of

playing ut transportation. After nonsibility. Jesus acted

built and they can use the water games, tea was served, and presents boldy, painst the accredited evidence of the from 12 wells which have been were distributed among the girls by anon, against Pharisaient.creeds sunk in occupied territory. A Mrs. A. Morris, who was in charge and practices, and he refuted all number of shops have already boen of the party. After returning to the opponents with his healing power." opened by Italians and Eritreans Home the girls were treated to (p. 18).

In Adigrat and Adowa.-Reuter, e

special pork dinner. It is understood that the remainder of the funds which RED CRESCENT AID

were collected for the event will be used for purchasing gifts for the girls Djibouti, Oct. 20...

nt Chinese New Year. Max Baer, one-time heavyweight A strong anticyclone has form-

Prince Israall Fund, King champion of the world, and his od over Manchuria and is spread Fuad's brother-in-law, has "left manager, Hoffman, are conferring lng southward into the anticyclone for Addis Ababa with a party with Leo Leavitt, the Oakland extending from the Yangtze of Afteen, including soven doctors, auditorium promoter, on Tuesday Valley to Central Japan. A shal- and will organise Red Crescent and there is a possibility that low depression covers South Indo-assistance for Ethiopia, · Baer may attemot a come-back, China. Local forecast! - N. E. He plans to furnish 600 boda in the ring-United Press.

winds, moderato to fresh; cloudy. for a hospital in Harrar-Reuter,

but not to do it for them nor new roads which the soldiers have fifteen ears were required" „for}

Onkland, Oct. 20.

CLOUDY WEATHERS.

The dance Arranged by the Choero Club at the China Fleet Club for to-night, has had to be cancelled, All Servicemen and ladles with invita-

tions aro naked to note this. The weekly dance will be held at the Cheero Club to-night as usual.

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