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FRIDAY, OCTOBER SITUATION IN
CANTON.
FURTHER LOOTING YESTERDAY, UGLY RUMOUR RE SOLDIERS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.).
in employees were house Canton, October 16: About fifty killed and over a collaboration with the Govern hundred wounded are the approximent troops, having posted them- mate casualties suffered by both selves inside the city to harass the sides in the Canton civil war, It Volunteers. They are accused of is impossible to estimate the num-having assisted in setting the city
on fire. ber of non-partisans who," were
In the search for arms and either shot down or who perished
Volunteers, some of the regular in burning houses or through try- ing to break through cordons, troops are alleged to have demand- Over a thousand houses have beened from shops which were known burnt down. Damage and loss in to have Volunteers on their staffs, actual terms of money defy assess-sum of $7 ench As hush-money. ment. When stock begins to be taken, now that things quietening down, the havoc will be proved to be immense.
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Volunteers Retreat. Yesterday's day-boat brought the nows that the Volunteers had retreated from the Western Suburb. Last night's steamers were full them of refugees, without even passage money or "There were individuals who, in a very pitiable condition, had come down on the offchunce of picking up friends, while others had jest motives and all they possessed.
Fighting ceased at 6 pm. yesterday (Wednesday.) As the day grew on the Merchants Volun- teers retired in an orderly manner luggage. towards the north-west outskirts of the city. By sunset they had vanished. It is surmised that they fied from the city or discarded As a result the their uniforms. Government issued an open order for all houses to be searched for arms and Volunteers,
Business is, of course, still at a standstill but in is thought that the trouble in over us the Merchants'
FOOTBALER
NOTES AND COMMENT.
TO-MORROW'S GAMES.
[By "Dutchle.") The following is the programme for to-morrow:-
FIRST DIVISION.
V.
CRICKET
TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The following teams have been chosen for the Interport trial to morrow, on the Club ground at 1.45 p.m.
GRIFFINS:
S.S. "CHEONG-SHING
SUBS."
BRINGS
DRAWING THIS EVENING.
The Indo-China &&
Cheong A E Wood (capt.): "A. W.
hare from Ramsay, F. E. Lawrence, S. H. Shing" arrived Ismail, G. H. Piercy, F. H. Hold-Tiantain last evening with go sub- man, F. J. Ling, F. Goodwin, H. G. Wallington, Q.M.S. Jacob, A. C. I scription griffins consigned to Kowloon Club Kowloon Bowker, Ng Sze-kwong, R. E. A. the Hongkong Jockey Club and
four griffins for private owners.
The VCESC)
ground.
Police v. Surreys Chinese ground.
Tamar v. China "A" Sookumpoo China "B" v. R. A. Navy "A" ground.
ground.
Kick off at 445 p.m., sharp.
SECOND' DIVISION. ・・ St. Josephs "B" v. Sacred Heart St. Josephs' ground.
China Av. Club Recreio "A" Chinese ground,
Surrey's v. St. Josephs "A" Sookumpo ground. **
Club v. Drums Club ground. University v. Club Recreio "B" Navy A" ground.
Kowloon v. China "B" Kowloon ground.
Kick off at 3.15pm, sharp.
It should be noted that the Rumour attributes a move by Volunteers are incapable of offer-grounds for the "Tamar" v. Chinese Mr. Chan Lim-chung, a brother of ing further resistance. How the and R.A. v. Chinese games have Mr. Chan Lim-pak, compradore to work of reorganisation and setting been changed over. the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank the commercial interests in motion and commandant of the Merchants again. will prored, reninius to be Volunteer Corps, as being ressen An ugly rumour is that the ponsible for the cessation of open vennent froops were virtually hostilities. He is said to have, prouched free tooting if communicated with Lieut-General hdd the Youneers and nobody Hu Hang-chiu, commanding the will come forward, to make terms 2nd Yunnanese division, offering if outlawry continues. to surrender the arms possessed by the Corps,
Help From Hongkong,
they
Further, Losting.
A special committee meeting Looting continued to-day. And the Hongkong Chinese General ruthless house-to-house search huis, Chamber of Commerce held yester- been carried on by the anti-mer-day it was mentioned that the .chant troops and everything of, Hongkong Goverment would not -value seized whenever possible, discourage attempts at sending up Fabulous sums have been offered provisions mal giving charity to for transport of valuables to war victims but a strictly no Shameen and personal effects to partis attitude would have to be Hongkong and Macao steamers adopted.
Webster.
Colonel Robertson (cupt.), E. C. Fincher, T. E. Yeoh, A, el Arculli, LD. McNicell, Lt.-Com. Jetham, B. D. Evans, F. L. Squibbs, Capt. Kent, G. R. Vallack, E. B. Reed, N. Balhatchet, U. Onur, H..Owen Hughes.
CLUB TEAMS,
The following will represent the Club in a friendly match against the Chinese at Causeway Bay at
went alongside. Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co's Western wharf early this morning and discharged the entire 94 head in 40 minutes. This is a record for any port with similar landing facilities, and reflects the greatest credit on the ship's officers and Mr. E. Rock, manager of the fockey Club Stables and his band of helpers.
Drawing takes place at 4 30 this 2 p.m.-H. E. Hollands,, F. Nevening at Causeway Bay Stables. Young, C. Blaker, G. R. More, D. E. G. Nicholson, J. D. H. Craw ford, W. W. Mackenzie, J. Finnie, A. K. Mackenzie, J. A. H. Plum- mer. W. J. Hope.
***DUMPING.
TWO JUNK-MASTERS IN TROUBLE.
The following will represent the Club second eleven, against Craigengower at Happy Valley at 2 p.m.-G. W. Sewell, M. M.
Two Chinese junk-masters were i Watson, H. Spicer, H. Griffin, R. Macalpine, G. L. Oliphant, W. prosecuted at the Marine Court Lithgow Smith, C. Fitzroy Lloyd, this morning for dumping earth D. B. Peat. D. McMaster, W.into that part of the harbour near Brackenridge.
the Cust Rock, off Kowloon Dock, Hunghont.
J.R.C. v. C.8.0.0.
Indian Recreation Club 2nd Blevet The following will represent the
The Club will be worthy oppon ents for Kowloon and a very interesting game should be seen.
Following a report, two European sergeants from the Water Police Last, Saturday's result Blatters the Club for they were up against
and they gave evidence as to Station were posted in a sampan very weak opponents. On the other hand, to beat the Gunners in friendly inatch against the seeing earth being thrown over by three clear goals given one the Civil Service Cricket Club (2nd board from these two junks last inipression Kowloon are a team to Eleven) on the latter's ground at night. The junks are employed in be reckoned with. Anyway my 2.15 p.. on Saturday, October carrying away earth from a build- money is on them.
18-J. S. A. Carreem. 8. A. Ring site at the Kowloon Dock.
Fines of $50 each wore imposed. Ismail. Sirdar Khan (Captain),. J. S. Ackbar, R. Nazarin, Y. A. Wahab, A. K. Minn. A. R. M. Samy, A. Kitchell, S. A. Harnid. T. Hass, and Reserves: S. 4. R. Bux, A. R. Minn, J. Cassumbhoy.
Police receive the Surreys and should, I think, share points. They are improving every game. The soldiers will have Eaton back in the team for this game.
I
As much as $20 a day can be Steps-will-be-jakou to rendry--At-Sookumpoo the crowd will be obtained by an Indian watchman. baie assistance and delegates there to cheer on the Chinese "A":
to inquire. People who have dared to leave, nd gone up
The and, judging from form, I should their homes with luggage have assistance of the Tung Wah Hoa-think they will annex the points. been stripped of all they carried pital and the varimis district com- The sailors have yet to find their .before boarding departing inerv associations would be form.
steamers.
An aeroplane flew over the
Western Suburb to-day, the better
to impress the Merchants of the -Government's strength.
invokel
Strike Continues
As the fires have gradually (From Our Own Correspondent.) burnt themselves out, scenes of -rain-meet the eye all over the
Western Suburb.
Wu's Red Troops.
The Gunners will have no difficulty in defeating the Chinese "B" ream, unless the latter are con siderably strengthened.
The College "B" team and the Sacred Heart should draw, whilst the University should secure the points at the expense of Recreio
"B" team.
PAKKAI, KONGMOON, Oct, 16- The general strike continues at all ports in this vicinity but nothing The Yumpunese still claim that untoward has developed. they took no part in the fighting., A telegram has been received However, the civil population. by, the Chamber of Commerce, declares that Cantonese contin- from Wu Han-min, acting for the
The Surreys-St. Josephs "A" gents under Generals Li Fook-lam Generalissimo, announcing the game should be very even with, and Haa Shung-chu took active "suppression of the rebellions think, the soldiers just getting part in the storming of the street Merchants Volunteer Corps" in home. barricades, as did the Red Army Canton. inder Wu Te-chen and a detach- News of the fighting in Canton ment of cadets from Whampoa. has already reached this port. Another rumour is that n It was first stated that the city number of barbers and tea-was on fire in nine places.
WHO'S WHO.
LATEST CHINA COAST CHANGES,
!
Mr. W. E. Chapman, second officer, "Kiangsu, bas gono second officer, "Chinhua."
BAG-SNATCHING.
MISS COLLESON LATEST VICTIM.
Another bag-snatching case ha been notified. Miss Colleson, of Mr. A. Taylor, second officer, No. 4, Basilea, Lyttleton Road, in "Chinhua" is on reserve,
formed the Police yesterday that Mr. J. T. Layton, chief officer,
one chief her handbag was snatched from
her on Wednesday.
"Kweiyang," has officer, "Taikoo Wan I
Mr. C. E. Fisher, chief officer, She was walking along Babington Taikoo Wan I" has gone chief Path when a young Chinese took offier," Kweiyang."
Mr. A. Shereff, third engineer, the bag from her and made off. It "Poyang," is on reserve..
contained money and some papers.
Mr J. H. D. Wilson, third engineer, "Wachang," is on re-
⚫serve.
Mr. R. Maddison, second engi- neer, "Fengtian," is on reserve. Mr. J. Small, from leave has gone second engineer, "Fengtien."
Mr. G. W. Mathews, third "Changchow, has gone engineer, third engineer, "Luenyi."
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
OWEN MOORE STARS
.IN: COMEDY.
Kowloon will beat "China" A.," whilst the Club will be lucky if they manage to share the points with their opponents.
حسيت
HOCKEY.
H.K.HC. v. U.S.R.C.
CABLE FOULED.
DOUGLAS STEAMER HAS MISHARA
As the Hai Foong" from |Swatow, Amoy and Foochow, was putting in to the Douglas Wharf at 11.30 this morning its anchor, The following will represent the when dropped to swing the boat H.K.H.C. 1st XI at 5 pm, round, got fout of the recently to-day at the U.S.RC against the laid telephone cable to Kowloon 2/4 Bombay Grenadiers-P. W. F. which passes about 100 feet from Mills, C. L. R. Becher, G. H. the wharf. When the anchor was Piercy, Rev E. W. L. Martin, pulled in the cable was displaced. A. S. Hett, E. L. Sim H. F. but not damaged and is being McMaster, G. B. Hett, W replaced by the Telephone Com- Woodward (capt.), G K. Mere pany. The ship was delayed about an hour before getting alongside. and B. D. Evans.
TIN
DEAL IN HERBS.
PURCHASER NOW CHARGED
WITH "RECEIVING,
•
MOTOR ACCIDENT.
DRIVER IS DETAINED BY POLICE.
A Chinese, named Li Wah.
An accident occurred on Queen's appeared at the Kowloon Mugis Road, yesterday, as the result of tray, this morning, on a charge of which the driver of a motor-car receiving seven pieces of cinnamou belonging to Mr. Tsang Ki-lung of bark and a quantity of ginseng No. 10, Taiwoo Street, was detained
The game between China "Aalued at $171 at 78, Laichikok by the Police pending inquiries and Recreio "A" will be worth Road, knowing the same to have into a charge of alleged careless seeing, providing there is no feel-bestolen or unlawfully obtained, driving, A middle-aged Chinese ing shown. The result will be in between September 25 and October was admitted to hospital after
16.
being knotked over by the car. doubt right up to the last minute.
Defendant stated that he bought the herbs from a man at the door
On
Armistice Day, a Grand of his shop for $23 and wax FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. Charity Football Match has been ware that it was stolen property. Mr. C. A. S. Russ defended. arranged between teams repre senting the Service and The Rest, Sub-Inspector W. MeWalter of Hongkong. The game will be Mongkoktaní Police Station prose played on the Club ground and the cuted.
to the
nett proceeds will be handed over Defendant was granted bait in Poppy Day Fund" Sub-the sum of $500 and was remanded until Thursday next at 11.45 a.m. Committee.
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Teams For To-morrow,
The following teams have been selected to represent the Hong- kong Football Club in their League matches on Saturday:-
1st Division v. Kowloor on Kow loon ground, kick-off at 4.45 p.m. G. S. Rodger; W. G. Gerrard "Love is an Awful Thing" (capt,) and C. E. Bishop: A. Mair, J. Stewart and H. T. Buxton; J. Mr. J. McBride, third engineer, starring Owen Moore, the King Watson, A. S. Forsyth, IL G. "Lueny!" has gone third eng of Farce comedy, in this riotously, Howard, F. Evelyn and W. J. S. neer, "Changchow."
Mr. D. G. Burleigh, from reserve, fusny feature, is the attraction at Key. Reserve: S. O. Hill.
2nd Division v. Drums on Club
Mr. W. Atkinson, chief officer, 'Loksang," is on leave.
of 5000 feet of film, Every sitúa-
has gone chief officer, "Kwaisang." the Queen's Theatre beginning ground, kick-off at 3.15 p.m.
Mr. C. M. Boas, chief officer, to-morrow for a four days' run. For G. Angus; R. Paterson and A. H.. "Kwaisang," is on reserve.
Mr. C. Fletcher, second officer, weeks the Select production force Oswick; C. Conway, A. Ferguson "Loksang," has gone acting chief has laboured tirelessly in an effort and J. Gardner; R. Bell, T. Pile, officer, same ship..
to reduce its newest and greatest J. A. Douglas, Roberts and J. Owen Moore feature to a maximum Dixon. Reserve: A. F..Paul.
Kowloon. Теsms. The following have been selected Mr. W. McA. Miller, sup'y third third engineer,
Lucoho," has been eliminated; every incident to play for the Kowloon F.C. in gone third engineer, "Esang," shortened to its limit. Even the their League: engagements on
Mr. W. T. Hamilton, third en titles are confined to a minimum. Saturday: gineer, "Esang," has gone third | And still there remains 7,000 feet of film Tua. That is but one -engineer," Luanho."
Mr. H.-W. Fraser, from leave, indication of the bigness of "Love has gone second engineer, is an Awful Thing."
"Eseng
Mr. C. Rose, second engineer,
tion not absolutely necessary has
1st Division v. Club on the Kow- loon ground, kick-off 4.80 p.m.- A. Duncan; F. Wheeler and T. L. Knight; A. W. Turner, J. McKelvie (capt.) and H. Wheeler; F. Clemo, B. Vickars, B. Fasco, R. H. Nash and 9. G. Hayes.
2nd Division v. South China Captain F. Smith, of the
has gone master, "B," Kowloon ground, kick-off 8 p.m.-J. Beach; B. Rasmussen Captain C. H. Turner, of the and H. S. Prowse; A. W. Brown _____(capt.), WH Brown, and 8. officer, Lungahan, has gone Honam, Is-on leave
· “Esang” is on leave.
Mr. B. W. S. Pritchard, third
officer,
Suital, "Lumgehen," has gone second officer, same ship.
Mr. E. W. Mathews, second
acting chief officer, same ship.
*Honam,"
Mr. A. I Courtney, third Randle; V. Hasty W: L. Walker,
The P. & Os.s..." Morea," which arrived from Shanghai reports
sighting an abandoned Japanese junk at the northern entrance of The Japanesć Ki Channel. authorities were notified by wire. leas from the ship.
On its way down here from Tientsin, the "Usedom" at 10 am. When Walter Richards, 20, was on Octobef 15. sighted a capized charged at Gateshead with theft, junk. The position was:-Lat. it was stated that he appeared able 23.19 N., Long. 117.31 E, Lamocks to board trains travelling at bigh Lighthouse true 253, distance 13 speed...
Mr. E. Prtugent, chief officer, engineer, Kwangping,” has re- Latham, J. McBride and W. B
Lungshan," has gone acting algasd
master, Sulta
(Shipping and Engineering.)
Hillyer. Reserves? G. White Kirby, and F. Ross.
miles.
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