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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1924.
KIANGSI AND CHEKIANG.
SHANGHAI HOPEFUL HOSTILITIES MAY YET BE AVOIDED.
ADMIRALTY WARNS FOREIGN VESSELS.
PROM "N. C. DAILY NEWS. "T
K.C.C.
THE CHINA MAIL
ITEMS IN ANNUAL REPORT.
| PAID SECRETARY POSSIBLE.
The Kowloon Cricket Club annual meeting is to be held on Friday, September 12. The main isaue for discussion is the appointment of a paid Secretary, who would also have to undertake the duties of Steward and General Custodian of Club property, Below will be found items of interest from the annual report issued as on July 31 laat.
Finance.
PRINCE IN U.S.
POLO AND RACING.
(Reuter's Service.)
New York, September 1. The Prince of Wales yesterday morning spont two hours exercis- ing his polo ponies on the polo grounds near Westbury. One of Shanghai. Aug. 28-Scarcely | lus the city of Nanking been so
his mounts was a pony “Kitty." anything really definite with regard panic-stricken. All coolies and
which Major Metcalfe will use in the possible armed Flash Piesha men in 'sight and oven ordin-
the cup matches. After that the between Kianga and Choking, ury pedestrians have been pressed
Prince went for a long motor trip. developed yesterday, either one into service by the soldiers, ricahua
and sail up Long Island sound in Way or the other. A few local and carriages, must be hidden to es
a steam yacht. To-day he parti incidents wearred whith it must cape being cornmundeered, and lust
The profit for the year is $509.68 cipates in scratch game of polo be admitted were of menacing night troops began to break into only, this being due to heary and will possibly visit Belmont order, but they did not have any homes to onscript nien. The expenditure ip connection with Park to see Epinard and meet specially alarming effect.
unders are trying to bring repairs, additions, and alterations some of the best American horses, their divisions up to full strength. to the pavillon and ground, and including Zev and Ladkin, in a six The rougher soldiers are constant-also-to-the-reduction in prices for furlong race, the first of a series ly using threats of conscnption to refreshments. In this connection of three international sweep- extort money from citizens, As it must be remembered that at the stakes, result, neeiled labour is almost impossible to secure, and, tra portation is ut a high price.
which Comer from
1 day
-
on
received a mandate from the mem- last annual meeting the committee
entire satisfaction...
All the debentures with the exception of four have been re- deemed and it is hoped these will be paid off soon.
N-AMERICAN FLIGHT.
IN PERFECT WEATHER.
(Reuter's Service.)
The Best satisfactory report
highly authoritative source, is that any actual outbreak of hostilities, even should happen at all, is believed to be unlikely for another week or
There was a measure of excites issued an order on Tuesday after bers present to expend such the Shanghai-Nanking poon against illegal" conscription, monies as were necessary for the. ent ut Railwayxtartion early yesterday-in-with-little-effect The xit-general-improvement-and-greater- Lubening. A force of Gen. Hotion will in doubt be somewhat comfort of the Club and it is hoped Pongelin' goops marched up and improved when most of Chi's that what has been done has given it was explained that an order had troops have left ie city. been given to lose the line ind "Educational leaders ch under cheek, the movement of Woddessday to discuss the possibi- The gates were locked lity of opening the schools and are and a discussions followed with the jiuisiously, swititing' the turn of railway anthasties, ns &Tonse events, This group and many quence of Which the commander of others are issuing plens for peine, the troops refrained frosi une actual end are trying to influence public seizure of the “station, A few opinion against the war crime. bers have joined the Club, a few 40 miles per hour. Sometimes Soldiers were left on guard within The bitter reseatquent of the coold members rejoined and about the machines travelled at 125
station premises, an icer on people, is, adeqoute evidenco with the mail duties of military that any fighting will he a war of ninety resigned or had their names miles per hour. A group of Press- removed on account of their depar-men and a few fisher folk on the station master was installed and only militarists and mereenaries,
whore welcomed the aviators. soldiers also were posted in the
ture or for other reasons. telegraph and other offices. As a
present membership is 476 as against 449 in 1922-23. ** cimsigurare of all this two early morning trains and to be cancelled. Nomi ning WHIS
resumed Jater.
the
It was reported that trains were running regularly (211 outside sections of the line and that there And been no interference whatever during the past few days. Same alarm was caused by the vivala tim of the news of a breakdown at Kushing and of course it was sure mised dat die troops laid torn up the time. So far as i be gathered. however, a goods (train met with nevident and a waggon 'wag derailed, but from what cause can
an
There is heavy run on the banks and many large stores are refusing bank notes.
Membership.
Since the 1st August, 1923, one hundred and nineteen, new mem-
The
The Committee record with deep regret the deaths of Messrs. A. A. Claxton, P. H. Dvinger, J. W. Hubbard, R. Hutchison, G. H. May, N. S. Moses," J. Spittles, Wm Stewart and W. L. Weaser.
New York, September 1. Lieut. Smith and Lieut. Nelson's flight from Ivigtut to Icetickle as performed in perfect weather with a north-west wind at 20 to
portion as well as the new has been thoroughly refrained, and given fine weather, the lawn will be found to compare favourably with any in the Colony. For the Dr. C. Forsyth, who for many frst time in the history of bowls' years has been our popular presi-season we have entered two teams dent, recently left the Colony in the Hongkong Lawn Bowls owing to indifferent health, and League. The team in the "A" has expressed a desire to be re-division has proved itself worthy
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AN AMAZING FIGHT.
DEFEAT OF CARPENTIER
BY TUNNY.
New York, Angust 1.-Scenes of the wildest disorder marked a technical knock-out of Georges
Your correspondent currie by railway to Shanghai this afternoon The largest number of soldiers was seen at Quinsan. Passengers arding at that station reported the town emptied, of inhabitants. the troops quartered in lumes. schools and public buildings, con seription of labour in forer, and the talk of war on every side. The trato was crowded with refugees. At every station were spérial rallieved of his duties in this of its place and is assured of its Carpentier by Gene Tunney, the way guards..
capacity. A fitting presentation present position. The "B" team, light heavy-weight champion of was made to him on behalf of the with the assistance of some of the America, in the 15th and final EXODUS PROM, SOOCHOW.
Club as a token of esteem and older players, is doing as..well as Somehow, Aug. 26The city is not be aertained, A large even more berns than yesterday, Fratitude for his valued services. was expected and is bringing for-round here. number of Chiose, enger to travel | and even wilder rutaours are afloat.
Mr. H. E. Stevens, Hon. Tren-ward new enthusiasts for next Beason. To these older players despite the "possible dangers. Of course what the people fear is surer of the Club, left the Colony -rumped outside-ile-sintion gatent--h lighting as lonting in June last on transfer to Eng-our thanks are due,
patiently waiting for the resp All the police are armed with rifles, land and the Committee duly sion of traffic on the line, but there with day and night, as has been appointed Mr. C. J. Roe to fill the was distin? luck of excitement the ease during past revolutions, vacuney. For his many years of or panic,
A stream of the wealthy people valuable services on the Com- with their valuables, still flows mittee and as Honorary Treasurer, Many inquiries received from people who live surunding towns are people are ent of suitable presentations from have been towards Shanghai, and from all the Mr. Stevens was made the recipi- miatives or friends at Mokaushan coming to the city Practically the Club before his departure. and it only can be said that the jail the launch lines have stopped, Grounds and Pavillon. best advice is for them to remain food any of the niches have there, the holiday resort probably been commandeered for moving being about as safe a place as any, troops. It seems that many boops If they must come away and the are on the inove. Many are being dirert routes should be closed, its northeast to thangshu (Zang still would be possible to get back Zah). No one seems to know why
·la Shanghai 116 Hunggehow, they are being sent towards the Smoling and Ningpo, but the river. long journey scarcely would be worth while, It is beyond the
MORANSHAN (SAFE,
Golf.
After receiving a severe ham- mering, in all bus four rounds, Carpentier fell, just before the bell in the fourteenth round, from a The Golf Section of the Club, right-hand drive to the body. As the Frenchinan collapsed he which for the past fifteen years has been one of the outstanding, shouted out that he had been features, has automatically ceased fouled, and lay writhing on the
King's Park. to exist with the conversion of ground until dragged to his corner There has been by his seconds. - universal regret at the loss of King's Park Course but we are looking forward to playing soon on the new links under construc- tion at Kowloon City.
The cricket pitch has received considerable attention during the summer months and should be in good order for the coming season. The bowling green has also been CLUB SPORTS RESULTS. considerably enlarged and im Annual Lawn Tennis Tournament,
proved.
The Club was not so successful at the Horticultural Show as in
1924.
M. Descamps, the Frenchman's manager, dashed across the ring and pulled the referee, Mr. Griffin, over to Carpentier in an endeavour, to prove he had been struck low. The ring, was in wild turmoil during this interval.
Sovie of the Frenchman's ⚫ the 15th mund, while others tried seconds fried in prepare him for
desperately to convince the referee that a foul had been committed.
Open Championship. Winner, CHIKTANG CONFIDENT.
When the bell rang .M. gination that there will be any Bangchow. Ang, 27-According former years, two 1st and three T. Lay; runner-up, H. Krebs. Aghting in the immediate neigli- to one of the staff officers 3rd prizes and two awards of Challenge round, T. Lay defeated Descamps was still in the ring. bourhood of the mountain and to General
He based Carpentier to the centre Lu Yung-hing, the merit being obtained. The flowers S. E. Green (holder)... stay there would be far wiser than | Chéking troops are fully prepared and plants are in excellent con- Scratch Paira.-Winners, E. and pushed him in the direction of wandering about the country at the to cops with the situation at any dition.
Abraham and N. Trambitzky: Foney, who was standing, some- mercy of irresponsible military moment in case General Chi Extensive renewals and alters-runners-up, R. E. Lindsell and T. What nonplussed, in the centre of
the ring. underlings. Eveis slant the very sicb-yama's tops should open tions were made during the season, Lay.
Carpentier, doubled up and worst happen, it must he remen fire upon the Chekinng troops, considerably improving the pavi Handicap Doubles.-Finalists, hered that Genend far and Marshal Fighting will be actually started, lion throughout and adding to the A. W. Ramsay and A. J. Kew v.parently in pain, came stagger- Chi both are adyasiced and rivilized it it takes place at all, immediately general comfort and convenience LA.. R. Duncan and N. Tram-referee would not allow his claim When he saw that the ing ou affeers and they can be relied after the arrival at Hingehow of of members.
bitzky. mpon to see that foreigners secure the troops under the command of
foul he attempted to continue Cricket.
Handicap Singles "A."-Winner, the fight. The referee, however, safe conduct.
Esang Chiping and Yang Hi
Green. A. W. Ramsay; runner-up, S. E. waved Tunney back to his corner
and the fight was over. Handicap Singles "B."-Winner,
issued
round.
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For several days special pre-hao who are now staying in the the previous season, the cricket Although not so successful as, antions have been taken on the district of Changsha, Chekian, during 1923-24 was just as bright Huangpu, especially as regards states the staf-oficer. There are
It was an unfortunate ending to vessels under way after dark, and at present approximately 70,000 and enjoyable. We were again E. Savage; runner-up, E. Tram- us great a display of will power and
gateness as has ever been wit Yesterday Admiral, H. K. Tu, Choking troops, including 5,000 without several of our old playing bitzky. Commander-in-Chief,
Ladies' Championship Singles.nessed in the ring. troops belonging to General Tsung member on account of absence on notice to the effect that, as it might Chiping. (these figures need to leave The first XI played 16-Winners, Mrs. M. Minney; run-
The crisis came in the 10th be necessary at any móinent
the taken with the greatest reserve: matches, won 5, lost 10 and drew ner-up. Mrs. J. A. Howe. strengthen the defences between unders
Mixed Doubles.-Winners, T. The second XI played 21 ore being habitually 1,
was only Carpentier's in- the Kingyin Ports and Woosung, exaggerated-Ed.) and it in re
matches, won 5, lost 13 and Lay and Mrs. McCaw; runners-up, domitable. will power and courago vessels were warned until further ported that the number of the drew a..
A. W. Ramsay and Miss Capell.that kept him on his feel.
Ho notice not to proceed up-river Kingen oops is about the same
Tennis.
Batting and Bowling Averages. took the count thrics for nine, hetween sunset and sunrise and as the Chekiang forces, as soldicra We entered one team in the first Best batting average 1st XI., eight, and six seconds, but refused any passing through the section laye of late been recruited by division of the Hongkong Tennis A. W. Ramsay (27.07).
to quit. by day at fly their national General Chi Hsieh-youn, Tuchun League and two teams in the
Best bowling average 1st XI. After the third knock down hel colours. In the event of a vessel of Kings in order to keep the second division, but all matches J. C. Fletcher (13.88)..
was so helpless that the refereeji being suk or damaged through balance of power between the two are not yet-played owing to con- Best batting average 2nd XI.,stepped between the fighters and disobeying this order, the Governi
ordered them to their cornern. provinces. ment and the Admiralty will dis-
stant postponementa on account J. Fraser (20.81). General La Yung-hsiang of cain all responsibility.
of rain.
Best bowling, average 2nd XI., Carpentier, however, imposed his will on the referes and absolutely Chêking, who is considered us The plese goodsuctions in one of the wealthiest Tucune in first place with the United Ser-
The first division team tied for A. O. Brawn (7.80)..
refused to obey him. Pushing the Golf. Shanghai have been suspended. this country, is to all appearance
referee uside, he dashed into The telegraph wires are working optimistic so far as his military vices Recreation Club and the Mead Championship.-Winner, Tunney amid the rousing cheers of normally
Indian Recreation Club and T. Grant; runner-up, H. Overy. funds are concerned.--Eastern News Agency,"
arrangements were made for a Captain's Cup-Winner, H.}
in the following round, Carpent- piny off to decide Championship Overy; runner-up, K. A. Mason. honours. Although the second China Mall Cup Winner, T. tier, bleeding and almost blind, staggered about the ringin division team have not been very Monaghan; runner-up, A. W, Muir. Kipling's phrung, steering likte a successful the many matches High, Handicap-Winner, T. dry and just managed to played have afforded a large num- Monaghan; runner-up, P. Heath weather the storm of blows Turney ber of our tennis enthusiasts much | cote. ·
ruined on. him. The Frenchman's Mixed Foursomes. Winners, H. gameness seemed to nonplus Overy and Mrs. Atkinson; run-Tunney, whose uggressiveness The Bowls' Committee has had ners-up, J. C. Fletcher and Mrs. dwindled. Carpentier held him even for the 12th and 18th rounds. the Green enlarged and the old Howe,
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