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THE PWD LARCENY TRIAL

Crown Objections To Suggestions By Defence Counsel

Objection was taken by Crown Counsel to references by Counsel for the Defence that prosecu- tion witnesses had "learnt a lesson" which they repeated in evidence before the Court, when the trial of two Public Works Department employees charged with the theft of Government stores con- tinued before Mr Justice Reynolds at the Criminal Sessions this morning.

Mr A. Hooton's remarks received support from his Lordship, who pointed out to Defence Counsel that they had time and again. spoken of Crown witnesses having "learnt a lesson."

Crown Counsel's protest arose Huring

ring his re-examination of Lung Chuen, a PWD electrletan.

Accused are Kwok

47. Kwong. foreman, and Austin Spary, 30.

Where did the board come from?- From the Hunghom, workshop.

When Mr Hooton asked witness ( further question in connection with the workshop, Mr Chen objected,

electrical impector, Grade 1, both saying it did not arise out of his of the Public Works Department, cross-examination but was merely a They are charged on 10 counts i statement volunteered by the wit- of larceny by public servant, one ofness.

obtaining money by false pretences

from the steward of the

Bowling Green Club and conspiracy to defraud the ment of money.

Kowloon of one

Govern-

pro-

Mr Perey Chen, iristrueled by Mr C.A.S. Russ, is appearing for Kwok, and Spary is represented by Mr V. J. L. D'Alton, Instructed by Mr P.J. Grimtha. Appearing for the

Crown recution is Mr A. Hnoton, Counsel, assisted by Chief Insp. J. Johnston, and Det. Sub-Insp. D. G. MacPherson, of the Special Branch, The Jury empanelled comprises four men and three women,

CROSS-EXAMINATION

Lung Chuen, who had commencer

was this his evidence yesterday.

cross-examined by Mr morning D'Alton. He agreed that during the Japanese occupation

no

had

COUNSEL'S OBJECTION

His Lordship remarked tat !! Counsel asked a question and a re- levant answer was given by the wit- ness, it would nrise out of cross- examination.

Mr Hooton then said he did not wish to be difßrult, but he felt he must object to references by Defence Cansel regarding "lessons" learnt Crown Counsel by his witnesses.

that the witnesses had declared never learnt any "lessons" with re- Kard to their evidence.

Continuing his re-examination of the withes, Mr Hooton asked: Re- ference has been made in cross- examination to "lesson" you leartit. Is the evidence you have given the truth to the best of your recollec- 10, or is a story fabricnted by the Police ond ought to you?

bit

Mr Chen: My Lare

Lord, I think the other ear, but he knew of implication of our questions put in cross-examination is being carried n too far hy my learned friend. Mr Justice Reynolds: I think Crown Counsel is putting it too mildly. That was what you and Mx number of D'Alton had sald occasions,

Dne

of Hongkong he had worked for Lam Yam, mas- ter of the Cheong fing electrical shop, for a

workmen who had He denied also worked for Lam.

knew that all electricians another

because there were so few of then during

occupation the At that time, witness de- period. clared, there was no electricians' guild, so they had no place to meet. Witness knew Lam Yam to be n member of the guild, and Lam had also held the position of provisional chairman.

Mr D'Alton: I put it to you that Lam Yan, as provisional chairman A great many of the

the guild, Enew

than yourself.

more electricians

mere member?

Witness:

Yes.

You know Au Pui, do you? Now, have you had anything to do with the Cheong ting shop while work- Ing under Au Pul?-No.

What other chargemen have you worked under—All three of them. Au Pui. Ko Lin and Chan Cheung, I To your knowledge, have any of these chargemen spoken of Cheong Hing shop to you?-These three men do not know Lam. Yam, and i “haw"nothing"to connect them with

the Cheong Hing shop.

CAN'T EXPLAIN BILLS

According to you, you are the only workman employed by the PWD who has had any connection with the Cheong Hing shop?-Ye

How thens tio you

explala

in the

Mr Chen: The question'my friend Is asking is whether the whole of his story is a fabrication. Thnt, 1 con- sider, is carrying it a bit too far.

Mr- Justico Reynolds: No, M Chen.

You spoke time and again about "learning

Jesson. You made the thing quite general in you statement

It is a number of Umes. not a question of

of doing it once. You have been doing It practically to every Chinese witness who has come before

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 12, 1949.

QUITE A SPECTACLE

'THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

Year-old Billy Ben Bishop finds his mother's contrap- tion for keeping his glasses on just the thing for his perusal of rather heavy reading for one so young. Billy's mother, Mrs Beryle Bishop of Wichita Falls, Tex., ran a ribbon through the temples of his plastic-rimmed glasses and tied it around Billy's head. The youngster began

wearing glassesi at 11 months to correct a far-sighted con- dition which caused one of his eyes to cross-AP Picture.

Veteran French Red

Appeals For Unity

In France And World

Paris, Jan. 11.-M. Marcel Cachin, the 80-year- old veteran Communist leader, appealed for unity within France and throughout the world when he opened the National Assembly's 1919 session today in his capacity as senior member.

The Upper House likewise met under the pre- sidency of its senior member. The first business of both Houses was to elect Speakers, officers and standing committees,

M. Elouard Herriot, a Radical án:t

Princ three times

Minister of France, was re-elected Speaker of the Na ional Assembly. M. Herriot received 274 votes to M, Cachin's

140. the Court that they have "learnt" their story.

Mr Cheat Not everything he says, Mr Hooton then repeated his ques- timu to the witness, who replied: 1 am only telling the Court wint 1 can remember as to what had happened.

INVITATION TO JURY.

enquired whether the Jury would like to visit any of the places men- tioned in the case, especially the Hunghom workshop and the CPA premises at Kal Tak

kc even

!

the Council. He received 160 votes against 40 for M. Tonu, a Radical belonging to the Gaullist group, and 14 for M. Mariel, a Communist - Reuter

NEW SOVIET LINE?

Pickets Charged With Conspiracy

(Continued from Pare 1)

"Defendants were AR wearing armbands and surrounded the taxi. tank, obstructing the departure of taxis from the rank,

WARNED TO MOVE

"At 2.45 all defendants were warned to move. The first defen- dant, Lee Chiu, stood in front of the leading taxi, A would-be pas" senger came from the ferry and got Into the cara. First delen- dant refused to move and the taxi was unable to leave the rar. Ile was warned but ho`still refuseft lo move on. He was later removed by force,

"At 3.10 p.m. Supt. Heath and Det. fup, Hu walked right round the stand and warned ench defendant ndividually

That

they would have to mové on. At 3,20, defendants were given live. minutes

warning, but when the time was up they were still there and they were then told they were under arrest.

"Of their own free will, defen- dants walked on to the police van Find were taken

10, Central Police

Station.

"Fium the arrival of the police alt when the plekets were arrested, only one tax was able to leave the rank."

Superintendent Heath gave cor-

robonitive evidence,

STORY CORRECT

First defendant said witnesa's story was correct, but he wanted to ask hlin some questions,

He said that when Supt. Heath went up to him, the former only told him to go away but did not give his reasons.

Supt. Heath sald he stated to the defendant the reason why he must move, in that he was causing ob- struction.

tee Chiu said he explained to the Superintendent that as a pleket he had certain duties to perform, and under the labour laws plckeln were allowed to be sent out by the unions..

Mr D'Almada: 1 do not wint to go into your labour troubles here. and I am only concerned with the charge, which sintes that you and the rest of the defendants conspired to refuse to move when told to do so by police ofleers in uniform. I'll ce so far as to say this, that even the Governor must obey if he is fold to move on by an police ofleer on duty. Lawful orders must be obeyed.

Lee Chtu: Since you will not let me talk about plekets, then I have nothing more to say.

Me D'Almada; 1 must warn you to keep your tone down a bit and behave yourself in court,

Twelve of the other

defendants

ld they did not hear the warning

to move on.

The case is confluing,

Last Days Of

KMT Regime

(Continued from Page 1)

In the meantime, the Communist

prevent the Iled advance and bald that this would endanger the ves of millions of civilians-United Press.

Saying that it should

Paris, Jun. 11-Political quarters easier for the United States and here believe that Premier Stalin the Soviet Union="he two most has asked the Western European powerful nations"-to co-operate Communist parties to prepare the in peace than it was in war.

way for tolerance and understand- „Cachin said: "Premier Stalin stilling between the East and West.

thinks that in sple of "he'difTercneN T's beller found some confirmaradto attacked General Pal Chung- of system between the two gront ting today in the speech at the hai, charging; him with planning to Addressing the Court. Mr-Hooton world divisions_there is no precise opening of Parliament by France's flood the plains around Hanko to

disagreement, no insurmountable oldest deputy, the Continist

leader, M. Marcel Cachin. rub,

"Premier Stalin has repeatedly The Communist leader's, sprech sald he does not belleve in the was murterste in tone. He appealed danger of a new war. He continues for unity and in particular repu

is no precise

diated the idea for an inevitable to think that there

wow." quarre! nor any supreme friction be tween them (the two systems).

"Nobody would dare assert that are, at A carpenter, Lo Pui, also employed the two powerful nations

and at the Hunghem workshop, deposed this time Irreducibly opposed to having taken Sub-Inspector V that their different systems prevent Morrison to the CPA. Installation them from collaborating pacifically.

Kal Tak on September 0 There is still talk today of a The deputies were particularly

meeting identified possible

Me atruel; by rome of the passages in M.ifonolulu.

His Lordship told the Jury that if they eared to visit the places le would be glad if they would let him

ow know,

at

between

11

There was no reference to Ameri-

rather bul can "waa mongers" courteous mention of General Eisen- hower and proka for American in- dustrialists who are secking to ex- pand Soviel-American trade.

that these bills of the Cathay Pacific Airways turned up hands of Au Pui? I don't know.

You say you were working at the barber shop

No. 1 Hankow Road. According to your story, you

are fast.

there He the only one working with them

a fuse-box. wooden board and Truman and Premier Stalin. If It Cachin's speech. It was taken for who had cnything to do with the wood used in fixing switch plugs, was possible to reach an understand granted in well informed Govern- Cheong Hing shop?--Yes,

already installed, as having been Ir to conduct war it is undoubtedly ment eireles in Paris that this speech made by himself at the workshop. easier to collaborate to maintain was not mado without some

Witness identified the location of peace."

"guidance" from Mercow and it may the articles in various CFA buildings in photos shown to him. The trial is proceeding.

Can you explain how the bill for work done there arrived at No. 1 Hankow Road? I don't know, did not take it there

ment in regard to the

bill

Pay-

had

no hing to do with me.

Replying to further questions, witness said he received two weeks wages on July 29 last for work done in the fortaleht, immediately pre- eerling. Included in his pay was some extra money which

witness handed back to Ko Lin as it amounted to two days' overtime., Witness denied that the avertime pay was in respect of work carried out at the Cecilih Beauty Salon.

Mr D'Alton: What was that over- time in respect of?

Witness: I cannot say. I had been doing several odd-jobs at various places. All I was interested. in was to receive the correct wages for my two weeks' work.

NEW FUSE-BOX ̧,

Speaking of the work nt the barber shop, witness said be In- stalled nfuse-box with fuses, and There was al- not a fuze-board. ready an old fuke-box in the shop, but that was dismantled and re- placed by the new one. The old fuse-box was left in the shop, Old wiring replaced by now wiring was also left in the shop.

Mr D'Alton: You said you work- ed at the barber shop and drew Government pay. Did you know the barber shop was not a Govern- ment institution?

I was working there I did not know it was not a Government-organisation, I found

Witness: When

out later.

Re-examining the witness, Mr

Hooton naked: "What exactly is the difference between a fuse-box and a fuse-board?

Wiiners: A fure-board is a board attached to the wall, while a fuse- box is the projection from the board. Did you put the fuse-box direct to the wall or on to the board? The box was fixed ig the board attached to the wall.

SIDE GLANCES

gathmetter

10-18

In the Council of the Repubhe be regarded as Soviet "kite flying." session, M. Gaston Monnerville, e Radical, was re-elected President of

By Galbraith

GOER, 1944 BY MEA BERVICE, ING. T. M. DEG IL B. PUT, OFF,

"Calf my dentist and make an appointment for tomorrow

that worked the last time this tooth ached!!!.

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AIRLIFT OF

DPS FROM SHANGHAI

Shanghai. Jan. 12.-The airlifting from of foreign displaced persons Shanghal is expected to get under why within the next few days fol- towing the clearing up of the "mis- understanding over the exclusive International Refugee Organisation charter to the Transocean Airline for such, transport, It was reported

today.

Af lensi two flights of 100 White Russining will be taken to Gulimn la Samur, the Philippines, and the third to Australia soon: It was Ichrned.

ASYLUM FOR CHIANG

Manila. Jan. 12. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek has been invited to establish n home in exlic In Honolulu I need arises, according to a Filipino Congressional source.

The invitation was said to have been extended recently by Chinese overseas community leaders In

Sun Yat-sen, father of China's re- volution, once lived in the Hawaiian metropolls.-Associated Press.

ARTILLERY DUEL

Tientsin, Jan. 12-Less than two hours after the departure of Tient- sin's pence emissaries on a second Irip to Communist territory to seek a cere fre last night, the city was. heavily shaken by the booming of big gun a the

the outskirts was resumed duel

Constant flares fred red, while and green hues which tingered long in the sky, visible from ell parts of ? the city, where the water supply simultaneously

ceased.

Red ashes resembling lightning was reflected in the sky.

The numerous patrols and guards throughout the city's otherwise de scried streets checked and rechecked anyone venturing outdoors, including military, personnel and military-vo-

hicles

| In visiting the western part of the elty last night, which was rapidly being turned into a fortress aren, one had to struggle against 'a flood uf evacuating inhabitants whose houses Officials of the RO said that 34 earmarked for demolition.

were billetting troops or displaced persons with Australian vians would be flown to Sydney us soon as Australian clearance obtained.

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4.00, Programme Buminary; 0.01, Children's Story: "Alice in Wonderland“ Singapore,

by lewis Carratt, Eploadło 4: "Aller plays Jan. 12. A British croquet with the Queen and Meels the soldier who accidentally shot a Malay Mock Turtle (CTB): 650, The Merry comrade was fined STS$150.

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Mock; 0.40, Pote Valdertanın at-the Plano. (Studio); 7.00. World News and Nows

told the court that he had been In Analysis (Lamon Relay): 7.11, "Wednes

ruined and Amid

shell-scared troines and general desolation, one KAW groups of

labour battalions Meanwhile, the Chinese steamer, formed of inhabitants and armed Hwallen, chartered by the IRO, will with picks and shovels brought in leave for Samar win 500 White under convoy to build a new defence Tussians on or about tomorrow. line within the protection dam. the Army for wo years and had| day Night at 7.15′′. (Stantior; 7.45, George

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RUSSIAN SALMON

FOR BRITONS Singupore, Jan. 12—Britain soon will be enling Russian tinned salınan and crab,

If such a defence line materialise, then the next stage of the siege war will be brought deep Inside the residential area built up by refugees of the Japanese Invasion days. Reuter.

Late Mr Stansfeld

A shipment of 0,790 tons, ordered The funeral service of the late Mr by the British Ministry of Food, Is. D. Stansield, who died suddenly aboard the Glen Line ship "Glenroy", at his home yesterday, will be held headed for Britain,Associated in St John's Cathedral at 4.30 p.m. | Proba

today.

never been trained in the use revolvers.

Malachrimo and Ills Stringa (nct): of

4.00, "From, the Editorials" (London Relay): 8.10, Interlude; 018, “Its in the Private S. Cardwell of Uie RASC Air" Variety itequest Programme pre- said he was toying with n revolver speted by Busan Howard! (Studio): 0.15, in the gnard room when it went off, studia): 0.30, The last of Castle Kin

A Talk-On Indo-China" by Robin Kelly. wounding Privato Kaleb Binate Mystery Play by Gyles Adams Awang,

(ICT): 10,00, Bartlo Newsreel Cardwell told Singapore District 10.11, "Anthology" presented by Cifford London Relay); 10.18 Weather Teport; Judge E. P. Shanks he had always may (Studio): 10.45, "Nothing but been issued with an unlooded re-use" (on) Queen's Hall Light Dr volver when on gate duty.

chestra: 1.15, Weather Report and Cloze Down.

Cordwell said he and his comrades

had taught themselves to break to vil vou to prison because It will revolvers. He added, "I have never not do you or anyone, any good, fonded one before."

except that it might teach Shanks, when passing sentence on frientis to be careful."--Associated Cordwell, "mid; ""I' am "not" going "to" Press,

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