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TALKS.
THE BUX-KERRISON FIGHT.
ARTICLES SIGNED THIS MORNING.
SEATTLE, Wash. USA.A system must be found by which the
Articles for the Sky Kerrison-Iron nations of the world can solve their
Bex fight were signed this morning m financial aid commercial problems in the seedlest manner possible," the presence of Mr. R. M. Dyer, sald Dr. Henry Suzzallo, president of acting chainpan of the Hongkong. the University of Washington, of Boxing Association, and other officials, Seattle, recently in commenting on at the office of Mr. F. C. Jenkin. the proposed international financial Kerrison was not present, but Mr. J. and commercial conference suggested to, consider remedies for the world's C. Wildin signed on his behalf. The articles provide for contest of 15 Hnancial chaos.
The best financiers of each na-rwo-minute rounds for the Wolter- tion should contribute their know-weight Championship of the Colony, lodge for the good of all," said Dr. Suzzalo. "No more United States the contest being, under N.S.G. rules bonds should be issued to pay for with any variations made by the As- Mr. European debts. These obligationssociation's Boxing Commince.. can best be handled through the W, Logan will referee the 'fight. The vadeus financial institutions."
While in the eastern part of the United States, Dr. Suzzalo confer red with a number of leading American financiers on the need for sach མ་ conference as has been called This conference will be of international scope and has been arged by England, France, Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and
contestants are to be near the ring by 10 p.m. and will be weighed. The articles further provide that if a man weights. in, in excess of the N.S.C. Championship weight (147bs.) the contest shall not be for the welter- weight championship but shall be a catch weight contest for the same purse.
Interviewed by a China Muil te- Norway. In America, the Chamber presentative Bux said: I know I am of Commerce of the United States up against a good man.. Of course, has been asked to arrange the pre-am confident of winning, but every liminaries of the conference, while the appeal was addressed jointly to that body, the United States govern ment, and the reparation commission at Paria.
Although plans for the conference are more or less nebulous, certain de- fined issues have been brought for- ward as a working basis. They appeal to the people to return to pre-war standards of reason and appeal to the international reparation comunission for wise moderation; appeal to the governments to arrest inflation and meet revitable burdens by increasing the people to work ar
boxer should go into ring with that idea. 1 can only say that the best man will win. «
When you have finished here what do you intend to do? asked our re- porter.
I am going down to Australia to fix up some contests there.
What was your biggest fight and win?-1 fought Barling Sanchez and knocked him out in thirteen i rounds at Cavite. Manila. I entered the ring at 143 pounds whilst Sen- chez sealed 163 pounds. I consider "Sanchez had pre- evenues to the that my best win.
out.
also ave, and appeal viously knocked
me
I
to "the leaders of nasce and com-knocked out "Tiger" Francis Flores merce to get together to study pro in eight rounds. My last fight wes blems dispassionately, relying on with Stanley Jones at Manila, three independent action rather than on weeks ago, when, we went ten rounds,. government intervention.
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the decision being a draw. As you no doubt know, I was born in Hong- kong and am a natural born British subject. but I am an American boxer. like the American ways of boxing. I am working at the Victoria Recrea- tion Club every night, but so far I have not Exed up any sparring, part- ners.
There was a large gathering, in- cluding many members of the Boxing Association, and a number of young boxing enthusiasts from the Kowloon British School, at the Naval Yard last evening to watch "Sky" Kerrison at work for the last time prior to his meeting "Iron" Bux for The bag market has been fluctuat-the Welterweight Championship of ing recently and millers insist that the Colony, of which, he (Kerrison) there is too much strength due to is the bolder, on Friday. replacement prices in June. Quota- Everyone was satisfied from the tlons for the week ending January 24 are $237.50 for export quarters and $353.50 for expert halves, or an advance of $10 in two or three days and 20 in thirty days. Houses offer ing these quotations complain that they cannot get the cotton from the castern part of the United States, and boxing
form "Sky" exhibited last night, when he boxed 12 fast rounds with three smart and hard hitting opponents, that he is trained up to the minute, and will put up a great fight in defence of his title.
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ROGUES CONVICT EACH OTHER
Ten Chinese were this morning. charged before Mr. Irving with (1) theft of a quantity of drapery valued started ** Sky "*
by at $130.50; and (2) receiving stolen 6-rounds with Hew property valued at $26,25. They the clever middle- pleaded not guilty.
Inspector Kent said he would like
it is at that point that millers declare lett,
comes in.
an artificial equation, that forces weight, who is challenging Mason wholesalers here to lift the prices, for the Middleweight Championship.a remand in order to make further There is considerable"Sky" closed with his man from the enquiries with a view to recovering protest from millers against paying start, and the whole six rounds saw some of the most valuable property. but in-fighting. with The facts of the case are that on next summer's replacement prices on nothing to-day's market.
Sky forcing the pace. He Saturday night, or early Sunday Some apprehension is felt over the received some awful wallops from morning, some person or persons are Hewlett, but returned blow for blow.entered the 1st floor of No 92 Praya tonnage situation." Millers advised that the government's export He showed on more than one ce East through the back window, by that he was quick to climbing the drain pipe and stole a flour order for February will be based casion
and make use of large quantity of cloth, shoe laces, entirely on the available shipping discover, space. It is possible that the high openings; and rushing in, be wetld hair pins, ribbons, embroidery, and a bag market will cause anxiety alter deliver his blow and get cut of reach silver watch, the property of a travell ing draper, who had just received a ail, as there may be no necessity of at lighting speed.
Four rounds with Deaconhardt new consignment of goods and had buying.
Mills well stocked with followed. In this go. Deaconhardt opened the cases on Saturday. On Calcuttas on a weak market of 154 did all the attacking with "Sky"Sunday morning, te missed the cents for actual denvery and 16 cents on the defensive. From this, one goods. On Monday, acting on in- gleaned the fact that "Sky" knew formation received, Sergt. Cockle how to cover himself and get out went to No. 11, Wanchai Road, 2nd floor, and on the strength of a war- of tight corners.
The evening's work ended up rant, searched the place and found with
2-rounds a
mill with some of the stolen property. The Sergeant, This was
really first nine defendants who were on mill" in every sense of the word. the premises at the time were arrest-
are
for shipn ent..
The Eastern bard wheat flour market is dud. In addition to the ordinary lay off through January, due to well-stocked bakery reserves, there has been an undertone of weakness.
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Both attacked alternately, and the ed. No. 10 was arrested at No. 24 Lamps and Horns
footwork exhibited was excellent. Wanchai Road where some boot Sergeant hit "Sky" successively laces and ribbons were found. At with all his might, but "Sky"
the station, the defendants blamed
was not the least hurt. In fact, he each other and "volunteered the returned and offered his face for more statement that some of the gooda
A search conducted by P. Csledge hammer punchs. Anyone of were sold at Yaumati. Brackman on a boat lying at the Sergeant's blows would have knocked When the defendants were told Causeway Bay refuge yesterday, re down an average boxer, but "Sky" that the case would be remanded for sulted in the discovery of nearly a did not fall back more than an inch a week, in order that further en-
the ton of coal concealed in
Last evening's exhibition shows quiries might be made, some of them hold. The boat mistress who that "Sky" is up to the mark said there was no need to make more 175 the only person on board in. every point of the garde enquiries, as they saw Nos. 8 & 9 at the time, was
arrested. His foot work is perfect, his speed bring the things to the flat. This morning she was charged be great, his ability to take punis) ment fore Mr. Irving with the unlawful possession of the coal. She told his Worship that she could not ac count for the presence of the coal on board her boat. She thought it must have been brought on board
by her folis without her knowledge.
A finest $100 was impused, and the coal ordered to be confiscated.
FOOTBALL
The case was remanded.
surprising, and his punches terrific. There seems no doubt that matched against an equally hard opponent as MOTOR BANDITS HANGED Bux, the fight should create history!
in the annals of local boxing.
MUST HAVE BEEN -DRUGGED.
TO-DAY.
The three motor bandits who were convicted of murder and sentenced to death, were hanged in the Victoria Jail this morning. An inquest was held later, and the usual verdict returned.
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SHIPS DUE TO ARRIVE,
FROM EUROPEL
The .. PELEUS, due bere Mar. 4 from Europe and sails for Taiogtst, Shanghai and Japan, Mar. 5.
The as. LAYCAON, due here Mar. 8 from Europe and sails for Shanghai and Japan Mar. 9.
The AS. MENTOR, due he e Mar. 16 from Europe and sails for Shanghai and
Am. Mar. 16.
*United States, Central and South America and EUROPE Japan, vis SAN FRANCISCO Per The L. KEEMUN, due here Mar. Sc TENYO MARU Registration from Europe and sails fuz Tsingtas and 9.1 a.m. Letters 10.00 am. Japan, Mar. 314 SATURDAY, March 13.
The .. RHESUS, doe here April 1 Japan via Moji Honolulu and San Fran- from Europe and sails for Shanghai and
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The .. HATHONG, Brit., 1,970 tons,
The as. TELEMACHUS, doo bere April 6. from Europe and sails for Bhang- hai and Japan, April 8.
FROM AMERICE.
The 2.5. TYNDAREUS, left Seattle! from Swarow, Capt. Passmore, D., LJ 18 and is dus bere ris Tsingtan, &Co, Whart
Yokohama, Hobe and Manila Feb. 18.
The B. IXION, leaves Seattle Mar. 8 and is due here vis Teingian, Yokobama, Kobe and Manila April 14
The& CADARETTA, Amer, 1,031 tons, from Saigon, Capt. Walton, Dollar & Cop C42.
The ATAISHUN, Chi., 1,210 tons, from Shanghai, Capt. Halkett, D. M. B. N. Co., U37.
The .. CHENAN, (Brit. 1,355 tons, from Shanghai, and Swatow Capt. H. E. Laver, B. & wire Cie.
The .. MATCHOW, Chi 745 tops. from Wabu, Capt. Hudson, Ewong ling
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GLEARANCES,
March B.
FROM MANILA.
The as. TYNDAREUS, leaves Manila Feb. 29 ard is due is bare Mar. 2, sailing for Seattle in Kabe and Tokobama Mar. 14.
The 8. KAIPING (Fr.), cleared to day and will sail for Haiphong vis Pak- 3:~, hoist Tam. 20-momowan
FROM JAPAN.
The 1.5. HYSON, leares Tokobams Thess YULISHANG (Chi, cleared Feb. 18 and is due hero Mar, 15, sailing
for London via Singapore Mar. 16- to-day and will Bail for Swatów at 6 am. to muruw.
The LICAON, leaves Yokohams 18. BINKIANG, (Brit, cleared Mar. 27 and is dus here vis Kobe and to-day and will sail for shanghat an Shangha, April 14.
12, ailing for London via
noon to-morTOW.
Huihow at 65 m. to-morrow.
Moderate Prico.
FROM SHANGHAI.
The 5.8. EURYPYLUS, leaves Shang- hai Mar. 26 and is due hero Mar. 29, mil. ing for London via Bingapore. Mar. 30.
The aa. ORESTES, leaves Shanghai Feb. 1-and is dus here Feb. 4, sailing for Liverpool ris Singapore Fab. 5.
The s.. DANIA, leares Shanghai Feb. 12 and is due here Feb. 15, sailing for Liverpool via Singapore Feb. 18.
The sa. RECTOR, Yeaves Shanghai Mar. 18 and is due here Mar. 21, sailing for Liverpool vis Singapore Mar. 25
MOVEMENTS OF STEA
The F.YK. 8.s. J'aian Maru (Calenta Line) left Singapore for this port - on the 24th Feb., and is expected
here on the 3rd March.
The N.Y.K.&.a. Wakamatsu Maru (Boin- bay-Line) left Singapore for this port on the 94th Feb. and is expected here on the 3rd March..
Tho N.Y.E. sa Paitai Maru (Bombay Line) left Singapors for this port on the 22nd Feb. and is expected. bero on the 3rd March.
The CPOS Co's RM8 Empress of Asia arrived Yckobama on March zad left there March 3rd dae at Esbe on March 4th,
The P.&O.-B.I. & A.I. 8. Japan. left Singapore for this port on the 28th ultimo at a.m. and is dus here on the ith instant at about a.m.- The R.Y.K. &.s. Atsutu Maru (Europeas Line) left Shanghai for this port on the 2nd March and is expected here on the 8th March..
The N.Y.K. a. Yokohama Mary (Euro- pena Line) left Bingapore for this port on the 28th Feb and is expect- ed bere on the 5th March.
The American and Manchuria Line 5.6. Swazi from Now York sailed froma
·Cebu cu tab instant and la dun to arrive here on the Ath instant at. 8 pm. The N.T... Slanryu Baru (Bombay Line) left Eombay for this port direct on the 16th February and is expected here on the 8th March. N.Y.K. .s. Nichiyo Maru (Bombay Line) left Bombar
port droot out the 19th Feb this po
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The 8.5 MENTOR”” today, and will sail for Haiphong via Apr. 10 and is here via Kobe and and Shanghai Apr: 28, tailing for London The as, DUNERA, (Erit.), cleared to-vis Singapore & pull 17. day and will sail for Shanghai at 7 m/ tomorrow.
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March
The s.. RHESUS, leaves Yokohams Apr. 24 and is dus bere vis Kobe and Shanghai May 10, sailing for London
The s. CYCLOPS, leaves Yokohama Mar. 8 and is dus here vis Kobe Mar. 22,
vin Singapore
Mar. salling for Liverpool via
The
1.5. KNIGHT COMPANION, Ievos Yokohama Mar. 13 and is de hore The HAKATA MARU, (sp), Kobe Kar. 27, sailing for Liverpool Capt Tauda, Agents N.Y... left for via Singapore Mar. 28. Ris de Janerio to day MARU, (Jap)
The as QEYLUN
The s.& TITAN, leaves Yokohama
Calcutta vin Singapore to-day-de for Liverpool in Singapore
The 8-8 AFRICA, MARU, (JIPE The ca PELEUS, leaves Tokohama Capt. Yamamoto, Agents 0.8.K, left for Apl. I and is ise hero vis Bbanghal-Apr. Tesoma via Shanghai to-day.
18, sailing for Xáverpool-via singapore
When a European ship's offer A CADDIE WITH A CLEAR ALEX ROSS & CO. Capt. Yamamoto, Agenta NYK., left for Mar; 2) and Babapore Apr-08
named JP. Roberts was: charged with being drunk and incapable in
CONSCIENCE.
The following will represent the Leung Fat Lane, Wanchai, last night, Hongkong Club in their Shield The admitted he bad had some liquor,The KC. C. golf caddie who against the Tamar" on Saturday Lut not sufficient to make him inap yesterday, offered, to chop off th 6th March on the Club Groundable. He was convinced he must head of a cock, us proof of his in Rodger, A. N. Other Tonkin, have been drugged. Inspector Kent nocence of the theft of some golf Kalon, Rodger, MacPhail, Hamilton, said the defendant was found lying balls belonging to the Club, was this MacTavish (Capt), Buyson Well, and near the drain and removed to the morning discharged by Mr. Irving on Riis, Kick-off at 4:25 pm
station. A fine of $5 was impased the ground of insufficient evidence.
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expected here on the 8th March. The N.Y.X. es. Wata Maru (European left London for this port vis Line) -the Suez Canal on the 20th Jan, and is expected here on the 11th March. The N.Y.K. «s. Helinci Marie (Chlentis Line) left Calcatta for this port vin Rangoon and Singapore on the 2nd Feb. and is expected here on th 14th March.
The Y... Tamba Maru (European Lira) lett London for this port Buez on the 14th Feb. and is perted hare on the 34th March Tha K.Y.K. 8.5. Touco a Maru (Euro-
pean Line) left. Loudon for this port vis Buez on the 25th Feb," and is expected here on the 7th April.
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