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THRILLING

24,000

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

AIR DUEL

FEET

Trail of Frozen

Exhaust

Gas

LONDON, Jun, 24 (British Wireless).--An account of a recent high altitude aerial combat is contained in the Air Ministry's weekly newsletter published to-day.

IN SKY

Why U.S. Mails Are Seized

Nazis Sending Money To Germany

A British fighter pilot was ordered to pursue Dornier bomber sighted over a certain area at a height-Details of 18,000 feet.

"After flying west," his log reads, "1 sighted three anth aircraft shell bursts at 18.000 feet and later another three bursts. I then sighted a trail of frozen exhaust gas at a con- siderably greater altitude and climbed after it."

GRATEFUL FINNS

British Medical Aid

Fight At 24,000 Feet

- LONDON, Jan, 24, (Reuter). of Keizures front United States mails by British authorities and the methods by

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which citizens of German origin"One Of The Worst Crimes Which Can Exist"

the Americas attempt to use United States mail to transport valuables and food to Germany were revealed by the Ministry of Economic Warfare to-day.

The British pilot engaged the It is stated that since, the beginning Dornier at 24,000 feet. Ile of the war up to January 12, 4,000 came up under the enemy's tail letters and 50,000 parcels were seized the letters and opened fire in short bursisas contraband. Most of

contained items such as theques,

at 250 yards range. There was drafts, letters of credit and the nes

a white smoke burst from the form of the mark, a "gift mark." Dornier's starboard engine. The

Thousands Of Pounds fighter pilot then climbed to 250, feet above the enemy,

currency at £17,800.

Is Appreciated LONDON, Jan. 24, (Reuter).

"I dived to the attack at right, The Finnish people are very angle," reads his graphle

narrative, grateful to the people of Britain gave one good burst and broke away for the humanitarian aid which to right and shave. I saw twa mell

the aircraft. and white and A sender of marks to Germany in being so freely given, declared leave

black smoke appeared from the port from America purchases markts at a * Finnish spokesman in London engine. As the aircraft was obvious German banke or agency, and the ly finished. I did not attack again but draft is then sent by air-muito An aeroplane loaded with British followed it down and saw it fall Into Germany, where the receiver cashes

forie sea."

to "Reuter."

medial supplies left London

Helsingfors on January 22, This was

the second such aeroplane which

British generosity had made possible. China War Reports

spokesman

nan ackled that the clothing warin

The comforts of

were

apecially welcome owing to the enor- JAPANESE

many

mous damage done in the Russian air rada. All the windows of towns were shattered, sus the inhabi- tante found it difficult to keep warm.

"Germans Are Coming"

Although Russian loud-speakers at the front lines threatened that "the Germans are coming," the spokesman

IN FULL RETREAT

said that his Government possessed Japanese forces recently

de

no evidence that Germany was giving feated by the Chinese north of

military aid.

SOLICITOR AND INTIMIDATION

OF PROSTITUTES

are

**THERE is no doubt that prostitutes in this area Marks

for. confiscated are particularly able to be vletimised by Triad societies, and it is valued at 5.279.000 Releinmarks: cheques, drafts and United States one of the worst crimes which could exist in any community," dollars at $520,000; United States said Mr. F. H. Loseby at the Appeal Court this morning when al $9,000 and sterling he brought an appeal before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac.

Gregor, on behalf of Chu Shing,, 18, a dgarette maker.

The appeal was against the decl-though he personally felt the sentence

was too severe. Senior Magistrate and now Post- master-General, in sentencing Chu to charge of Intimidation was manf- two festly a highly technical one. It was 12 months' bard labour on

a special statutory offence necessitat- charges of intimidation and common esult on a prostitute named Chaned by the conditions prevailing in the Fonga Wanchal Chu was also Colony, and involved at least tive, or recommended for banishment.

ingredients. There possibly three fore, it was essential that a person charged with intimidation should now in full detail what conduct of his was complained against. What that conduct was was certainly not clear on the charge and had not really emerged until after the two women had concluded their evidence.

sion of Mt. R. A. D. Forrest, former His Lordship remarked that a

It at a banks,

A spokestman of the Ministry mentioned that one of the purecia [seized contained pearls valued at

£8,000 sent from Japan.

More than £2,000,000 worth of Industrial diamonds were found in the letter post, but the bulk was al- dressed to recipient In neutral coun- tries and allowed to proceedi

Letters Within Letters

Grounds For The Appeal Mr. Luseby said his client was charged by Chan with having asked her on November 23 for money, and In effect to have threatened her that something would happen if she did Many

senders addressed lage not. pay him $15. She said she was envelopes to the recipienta in n neu-threatened with being stopped from trai country, containing a number of walking the streets. smaller

addressed envelopes recipients in Germany.

The sending of parcels of food to Germany from the United States as contraband

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Three days later, Chan uileged she was assaulted by Chu without any provocatlon, and on December 3 the D Chinese latter was arrested by

If, after the evidence, a Magistrate found that the offence proved differed materially from, the one alleged, he was still entitled to convict, but only after he had pointed out to the ne cused person the extent of the testi

he was aware of what he was charged with, and gave him an opportunity to reconsider his position. There was nothing of that sort done in this case, and for this reason the first conviction must be quashed,

the Soviet any material assistance or Suihsien, in North Hupeh, are reached tremendous proportions. All Sapper who happened to be in the mony, had made it clear to him that

full retreat,

says these were Tegarded

The spokesman declared official cable from Helsingfors stated, "Central News" message from and confiscated.

that official circles there had express-Fancheng.

that an now in

Ed great satisfaction over the ro-

runtant Japanese

ferences to Finland in Mr. Winston

Furthermore,

Churchill's and Lord Halifax's recent beleaguered at suchlatien, north- speeches, which were regarded najeast of Sulhsien, are facing annihila- j

lon while those at Knocheng and afcial promises of real help.

hsien, are being rounded up.

References to the nature of Fin-Yingehlation, miles north of Sui- land's struggle, which was one for western civilisation, were olsa great- 13 appreciated in offelal circles,

Alleged Attempt To Defraud Bank

The same report states that various)

important points, Including Was- chintien and Taerwan, have all been recaptured. Chinese troops have contacted the enemy rear lines and have cut off their retreat.

The Japanese have abandoned a large-quantity-of-war- supplies,-- cluding 23 Kuns, 27 tanks and Jarmoured

and

3,000 machine-guns and rifles,

Shansi Offensive

be Lau Iu-pul, alins Tang Lam. Both cutward. defendants denied the charge.

cara

over

Car Drivers

In Court

European Woman Ás

neighbourhood. At the Police Couri, Chu was not represented and his defence was one of mistaken identity. Following his conviction, na applica- Lion for re-hearing was made but this was refused by the Magistrate. The ground for appeal, went on Mr. Loscby, in respect of the first conviction was that the intimidation charge had not been properly made out because the particular threat was not mentioned. All that was stated In the charge was that Chu had in- timidated Chan with a view to doing an net which she had a perfect right On the complaint of Mrs, KH, to abstain from doing, namely, to Uttley, J. B. Lim, a car driver, ap- pay $15. There was nothing about peared before Mr. Macfadven at the nature of the threat, and yet the Kowloon Magistracy to-day sun-1 Magistrate- had decided that so 10051 moned for failing to exercise caution as the complainant said she had been whilst he was driving in Castle Peak intimidated, it was not necessary to toad on January 1.

give the nature of the intimidation.

False Reasoning This view, Mr. Loacby submitted, because under the

Complainant

Lim

ная

spec,

he pushing might have caused death or injury

wrong.

Ordinance, they had unlimited powers

Sentence Reduced

The second charge, however, was abundantly proved and so far as that part of the appeal was concerned, it must fall. As regards the sentence, the Magistrate must have considered both charges together, though they were entirely separate, thinking that appellant was part of the process of inumidation. There was no justi- fleation in regarding the two charges ns one and the sentence was greatly in excess of the powers of the Magis

trate

His Lordship then ordered the sentence to be reduced to three months, und concluded by observing that an appeal could not be made to against a Magistrate's refusat grant a re-hearing because it was n judicial discretion rested in a judicial officer, nor against a recommendation for expulsion as it was a matter function exercised by a quasi administrative

Acting Traffle Sub-Inspector Serim said Mrs. Uttley was driving up In Shansi, however, the Japanese Latchikok hill behind a bus. An alleged attempt to defraud u sum of $1,000 from the National City have resumed their southward drive, overtook both vehicles at a right was Bank, resulted. In two men being Though reinforced by over 4.000 men, hand bend, and passed just in frant Criminal Intimidation Ordinance, a At that time there was charge had to he laid specifically and charged before Mr. Houston at the the invaders are meeting with stiff of the bus.

resistance. Central Magistracy this morning.

another bus coming from the opposite not in general terms. "Some of the Japanese troops who direction and Lim had to inanceurre ing, Mr. Loseby added, there was By some curious process of renson- The men were Tso Ping, 47, tally-

it considerable man, and Chan Po-chak, 40, unen-landed near Sinoshan, on the south his car at ployed. They were alleged to have ank of the Chientang River opposite narrowly avoiding a collision which an impression by some of the Magis- trates that, under the Magistrates" purported on different occasions to Hanzehow, are reported

to disregard the actual complaint alleged, but to hear the evidence first and then convict it, in the course of the evidence, they found on offence had been proved. This must have

SHANGHAI, Jan, 25 (Router).~ bren the reasoning of the trial Loen! Chinese pubile bodies have Magistrate, who also added that there formed a public fund-raising com- was one thing which he appreciated; } mittce to collect $500,000 from Chin- it was that prostitutes were parti- esa maufacturers and business men cularly lable to intimidation and to buy gifts for Chinese Bighting forces on the occasion of the Chinese could.

New Year, according to the Chinese Press.

Mr. C. A. S. Russ appeared complainant.

for

Chinese forces have been to several people. despatched to check their, advance. Lim pleaded guilty and was fired Fighting is raging at Fengwang- $20. He has been driving since July shum, west of Puyang. 20 miles 1937, and his record was said to be

of Hangehow, where a clear, Hearing was fixed for January 30thwest

Japanese unit is sald to be held all

Doctor's Offence or by. The Japanese started the drive

towards Fengwangshan from Fuyon fined $4 for leaving his car unattend

Dr. R. A. de Castro Basto, was fast Saturday. They were hurled back with over 200 dead, but after cd in Saigon Street on the math being reinforced, they resumed their side, from 7.30 to 9.25 p.m., on

January 20.

at 2.30 pm.

Defendants were allowed bail $3,000 each.

attacki

Old H.K. Resident Supported by four Beld guns, 1,000

Dies At Home

H. West was summoned for falling it was his duty to stop it if he Japanese invaded Nopei. north-east to conform to a trade signal and With that I Agree," said Mr. of Shangsze in South Kwangal, on was cautioned. Sub-Inspector Salm Loseby, "and to my mind it is one of January 21 while other Japonce said he understood West had been the worst crimes which could exist in The many friends of Mrs. J. M. troops attacked Nameng and Lung-paying attention to some pedestrians any community. But this does not Ramsey will learn with regret of her yuch, both about ten kilometres running acress the road and had alter the main fact: a man must be death which occurred on Junuary 22 south-west of Nanchen. They were

light signal in properly charged, and on that ground at Rowlands Cill, near Newcastle-on-burled back with heavy losses.

I submit the first conviction must be Tync.

set aside."

After suffering several reverses, the Japanese in the outskirts of Mr. Ramsey; who came to Hong- kong in 1000, was the wife of Mr. Tsengshing, the important East Liver

overlooked a red Nathan Road.

JM. Ramsey, late of the Hongkong town, are reported to have retired to COL. ROOSEVELT

Whampea Dockyard.

They left for Home on retirement!

Mr. J. V. Ramsey, a son, is a rest-

Canton and Shekton,

ATTEMPT TO ROB EUROPEAN two

in 1028, dent of Hongkong, being connecteri with the Hongkong and Whampoa Dockyard. Mrs. Ramsey's daughters are Mrs. J. Rodger, of Shanghai, and Mrs. G. S. Rodger, of Hongkong.

HONOURED

NEW YORK, Jan.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

was

Gifts For Chinese Fighting Forces

The local Chinese are urged to dis- pense with the usunt New Year sumptuous feasting and other public amusements.

Thief Breaks Into Bowling Alleys

Sentence Too Sovero Dealing with the second conviction. common assault-Mr. Losely sub- maltted there was insufficient evidence. It had been stated that another

A thief broke into the Hongkong woman had seen the Intimidation and Bowling Alleys, Wanchal, yesterday assault but did not witness the arrest. and stole cigarettes to the value of 24 (UP) The Police officer concerned had the $45. A report of the incident han Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, non of opportunity of holding an identifica-been made to the Police by Mr. L. the late President "Tedily" Roosevelt, tion parade, and his fallure to do well. and a former Governor-General of hud deprived his client of a chance Mrs. E. B. Lamberi, of 407 The the Philippine Islands, is to receive of testing the evidence. This Peak, was walking on a Peak road the Grand Cordon Blue of Onter important In view of the fact that the yesterday afternoon when a Chinese] of the Jade, which is the highest defence was one of mistaken identity. attempted to snatch her handbag Chinese decoration which can be

Further, the sentence of six months' WANG'S PUPPETS He failed in the attempt and ran off bestowed on a foreigner

hard labour on a charge of common Mrs. M. Wong, ot 103 Fuk Whor The Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Hu assauit was too severe, and the TO MEET Sireet, Kowloon, was not so fortunate, Shih will make the presentation to- Magistrate, in inflicting the penalty, She was in On Lan Street in the city morrow in recognition of Colonel; must have thought that his client was yesterday when a man snatched her Roosevelt's services to the Chinese a member of a gang who had preyed handbag containing $14 and private people as head of the Council which on prostitutes. There was however,

so far has collected $50,000 from the no evidence as to this.. Bowl of Rice campaign, the proceeds of which are devoted to help relleve the sufferings of Chinese war to-

OPICIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SHANGILAI, Jan. 24 (UP)—It ju ofcially reported that Wang Ching- wel's political council will hold a con- ference in Shanghai in the middle of February.

papers.

Decoration For Duko fugees,

Of Gloucester

political LONDON, Jan. 24 (Router)Vico ROBBED OF $200

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Crown Agreol Replying for the Crown, Mr. E. II. Willams, Crown Counsel, agreed that the first conviction should not be upheld as the charge had not beeri Jaid specifically. It was important that an accused should understand clearly what the charge was against" him and because this was not dono In this case, ho, did not propose to

The Council will be composed of members of the "Rump" Kuomintang, Provisional, Keformed and Mongolian geveniments, and other parties,

Admiral Phys RaJawangsan, the Any member of the Chungking Thalan Minister in London, ins Mr. Dinslaw Pagwalla, of 11 Government

forsakes who

their handed H.R.H, the Duke of Glouces- Duddell Street, was robbed of cloth- oppose the appeal, their anti-Japanese and pro-Soviet ter the order of the Royal House of ing and jewellery to the value of $:00 policies will be eligible for member- Chakri on behalf of King Ananada by a thief who entered the premier Mr. Williams contended there was ahlp.

of Thailand.

sometime last night.

As regards the second conviction,

'ample`oviderse on which to convict,

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