September 26, 1903 village of Iu Ngam The sergeant and the interprefer rent up the hill and waited and arrested the first and fifth prisolers and took them to the tea-house so any other members of the gang coming up behind could not see that they had been stopped. About ten minutes later the third and fourth prisoners came along and were captured and similarly dealt with, and then the second and sixth were secured in a like manner. The men were carrying bundles, and four of them were actually wearing s olen clothes. The articles iu the bandles were identified, and there was a perfectly clear case against all the men. Counsel said there had been several of that kind of robbery in the New Territory, where they appeared to be per fectly easy owing to the extensive area and the fact that the rubbers took refuge across the borders, But in the present instance the men were caught red-handed, and he thought the jary would hare no hesitation in saying they were guilty,
Evidence having been heard, the jury returned an unanimous verdict of guilty in each instance.
The first prisoner, described as the leader of the gang, was sent to gaol for seven years with hard labour, and order d to receive twenty-four strokes of the birch as soon as possible, the second and third, five years with hard labour and twenty strokes, and the fourth, fifth and sixth, five years with bard labour. His Lordship com- mended the police for their smartness in the matter.
The Court adjourned.
Tuesday, 22nd September.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR WILLIAM M. GOODMAN (CHIEF JUSTICE).
THE CAINE ROAD ROBBERY.
Leung Man, a house-coolie, was charged with having on the 12th August, from Mrs. Gillanders's house, Glenwood, Caine Road, stolen four gold jewelled finger-rings, valued $410, eight sovereigns, oue Japanese gold coin, valus $10,, ose French gld coin, value $10.50, one gold pencil, value $10, three American $10 notes --total value $611; and four other men and a woman were charged with receiving the stolen property--Ohan Lau Ching with receiving a diamond ring, value $250; Leung Fong, a ruby ring, valu 350; Ko Yeung and Tim Yam Sang a diamond and ruby ring, value $85; and Ip Lu, a diamond ring, value $85, and a ruby ring, value $50.
The first prisoner pleaded guilty and the others not guilty.
In connection with the same case, So Kau Shang, who had been charged with receiving one of the stolen rings, was brought up and dischargel, the Attorney-General having de. cided that the evidence was not sufficient to proceed against him.
His Lordship said he thought the Attorney. General had very properly come to this resolu- tion. Addressing So Kan Shang, his Lordship said he had bought one of the stolen rings and sent it up to Macao, but had got it back again and given it up. Under the circumstances his Lordship did not think that the evidence was sufficient to show that he knew that the ring was stolen; at the same time, although it was quite right not to put him on his trial, his Lordship would caution him to be very careful, when diamond rings were knocking about in this fashion at small prices, as to whether they had been come by honestly. His Lordship would strongly recommend him not to buy any more such rings and send them to Macao; it looked very suspicious if you sent them to Macao, as if you were afraid to sell them in Hongkong. The case was not before him of course, but he was only giving the man friendly
advice.
So Kan Shang was discharged. The following jury was empanelled to try the five accused who had pleaded not guilty: Messrs. J. W Barber, B. E. Hastings, W. H. Watson, W. G. Clarke, A. Brook Smith, G. Rapp, and A. D. Barretto.
The Attorney-General Hon. Sir Henry S. Berkeley (instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Bolicitor), conducts the prosecution. In opening the case he said the property which had
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. been stolen was kept in a locked bureau in Mrs. | though perhaps heroic, is not exciting as a Gillanders's house. She took the precaution to rule. It is a pity the Boat Club's aspirations have a duplicate key made, and duly lost it." | have been dashed to the ground. Even a pair The house-coolie who had pleaded guilty found seems now impossible. it and got a duplicate mide which he kept and which was found on his person after the robbery. Evidence would be called to show that these articles were received by the other prisoners from the house-coolie. The woman's defence was that she got the ring found in her possession as a present, but it was not likely that a hous-coolie could give presents worth $250 without reasonable dout on the part of the receiver as to whether they had been honestly come by. The other prisoners' defouce was that they bought the articles, and in each case it would be shown that they paid small sums for these valuable artioles. The case for the Crown was that the house-coolie stole the goods and that the other prisoners received them knowing them to have been stolen.
Evidence was beard.
The jury foud the charges proven against all the prisoners.
His Worship sentenced the first prisoner the house-co lie. to two years' imprisonment with hard labour, the female prisoner to one month's hard labour, the third, fourth, and fifth to six months' each, and the sixth to eighteen months. His Worship commended the police for the way they had worked in following up the case and recovering the stolen goods. This praise falls upon Sergeant 64 O'Sullivan, Sergeant Wilden, and Chinese Detective 338, through whose untiring investigations the whole gang were brought to book.
The property was ordered to be restored to Mrs. Gillanders without compensation to the pawnbroker (the sixth prisoner) who had accepted it in pawn. The Court rose,
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SPORTING NOTES.
Daily Press, 21st September.)
The weather having now apparently become Set Fair," there is at last some opportunity for sport in this Colony. Saturday saw the first regular match on the cricket ground, two teams of interport candidates and a few others, 23 in all, meeting one another. The game was not very encouraging, but there was obviously a want of practice which calls for a suspension of judgement on the batting. There was a good variety of bowling, Lowe coming out with the best figures. Sercombe Smith appeared to err in judgment in not utilising his changes more, for the object of the match was surely to bring on the "probables" for the Interport team, not merely to get the other side out as quickly as possible. It is not the best bowlers, as such,
at the bowlers who may go to Shanghai who want the practice afforded by such matches as that on Saturday. The fielding was happily good compared with what was generally seen last season. The innovation of running out hits was welcome, for, as I pointed out just a fort- night ago, very different conditions will prevail at Shanghai, with its distant boundaries, from those of the local ground. The absence of Smith, R.A., on Saturday was a regrettable feature. This player appeared to have more than a good chance of a place in the team, but he is hardly likely to be chosen if he does not practise.
The entries for the Six-a-side Cup of the 51 names have been received, so that probably 7 Football Club closed on Saturday. Altogether teams will be able to dispute the possession if the trophy, the remainder acting as reserves. After the six-a-side competition has concluded It is too early football proper will commence. to speak of the Club's prospects at present. sent; but both the Association and the Rugby The newcomers are unknown quantities at pre-
sections of the Club appear to have good reasons to look forward to.
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It is to be regretted that the Boat Club will probably have to forego its intention of compet- ing at the Shanghai Regatta. Business duties prevent two more of the hoped-for four from getting away, and there are no substitutes of sufficient strength to make it worth while to send up to Shanghai; for to go to certain defeat,
Naturally the Wigwam Club's lawn tennis tournament suffered a lot from the recent rains. Now, however, good progress should be made. The principal results sinos these Notes appeared last Swan, Hancook beat Edwards, Trimmingham are-Championship, Humphreys beat beat Worcester. Worcester, Barrett beat Hollingworth, Doubles, “A” class singles, Lewis beat Carré and Lee beat Smyth and Tibbay, Griy and Hancook beat Barrett and Henry; "B" class singles, Smyth beat Graff, Coppin beat - Pye.
Golfers have at last had an opportunity of playing the game under favourable conditions, a remark which it has not been possible to make for a long time. The chief event of the week was a mixed foursome competition for prizes presented by Mrs. Gedge. Sixteen pairs entered, and the result was as follows:-Miss Gressou and Mr. Bearis, scratch, 81; Mrs. Hastings and Mr. Gresso0, 86-5—81; Mrs. Gedge and Mr. E. Deacon, 85-3-82; Mrs. Meyer and Mr. Grist, 85-2-83; Mrs. James and Mr. Parker, 84—5—84.
Snipe-shooters continue to have rather poor sport. On Sunday, the 13th inst., bags of 14 and of 7 couple were recorded and during the week one of 12 couple, while on Friday 3 guns secured 32 couple. The haunts of the bird in the New Territory are at last in a suitable condition for walking. Meanwhile Straits pip ra last week recorded the appearance of snipe in Province Wellesley, the birds being somewhat poor in appearance.
CRICKET.
OMPAX.
The first match of the Hongkong cricket season was played on the Cricket Ground on the 19th inst., tw teams of what should have been twelve each under the captaincy of Messrs. Sercombe Smith and R. Hancock taking the field. Smith's team, however, was one short. The ground was in excellent condition and appeared favourable to batsmen; yet, as may be seen from the subjoined score, bowlers had the upper hand all through. Apart from the innings of Sercombe Smith, the two Hancocks, Arthur, Pearce and Turner, most of the displays with the bat were feeble in the extreme, and the immaturity of the play was painfully evident. The bowling was fair, but was of course flattered by the weak batting. The fielding, strange to say, was above the average in Hongkong. All hits were run out, which was a wise decision in view of the fact that the Interport team will have to field on the much- larger Shanghai ground. The result of the game was a victory for Sercombe Smith's team by one wicket and nine runs on the first innings. The score and analysis follow :—
HANCOCK'S TEAM.
J. T. Dizon, b Cooper
J. E. Lee, o Lamble, b T. 8. Smith
F. M itland, st. H. Hancock, b T. S. Smith O Lt. Dobbin, R.A., st. H. Hancock, b Lowe 10 T. E. Pearce, b Lowe
Capt. P. G. Davies, A.O.D., ◊ Lamble,
Lowe
A. G. Ward, o Cooper, b Lowe
Day, b Lowe
A. Wilson, R.N., run out
T. C. Gray, o Lamble, b T. S. Smith
R. Hancock, o T. S. Smith, b Mackenzie H. Arthur, not out
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Total
SERCOMBE SMITH's 1EAM. D. Piper, b Lee
A. R. Lowe, b Dixon
W. C. D. Turner, o Ward, b Pearos Lt. Rimington, e Gray, b Dixon
R. F. O. Bird, b Davies
C. R. 8. Cooper, o Gray, b Pearce
C. Riach, R.A., b Davies P. T. Lamble, run out
A. Mackenzie, b Davies ..... H Hancock, not out.... T. Sercombe Smith, not out
Extras
Total
18
26
30
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