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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1925.
ROBBERS SCARED.
SECURITY PACT:
VOLUNTEER SPORT.
YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL
HOPES.
TOOK FLIGHT AT KNGUR ATJOERMANY'S DISAPPOINTED
DOOR.
APPHÅRANCE AT COURT.
Three men who are alleged to have roblayda Chinese shop in the neighbourhood เฟ Bowrington Canni, to have tie up the mistress, Blanched her life been she would not disclose the whereabouts of her money and jewellery and afterwards ransacked the place, Were Tharged at the Central Magis tracy yesterday,
FRIGOR OF NATIONS. INTRI,
(Reuter's Service.)
Berlin, August 18. Political circles are disappointed with the London negotiations which
is felt have not helped to the conclusion of the Security Fuct such as many desires.
MATCH,
TU-MORROW'S TENNIS VISIT.
Infantrymen of the Volunteer Defence Corps were in. friendly opposition at the Kowloon football No. 1 section of the Company played ground yesterday afternoon when drawn match with Nos, and 3 sections, the more at the end of thirty minutes each way being one goul rach.
THE CHINA
DAVIS CUP.
MAIL.
AMERICAN ZONE MATCHES BEGIN
SINGLES RESULTS,
(Reuter's American Service.)
In the Davis Cup (American tennis competition, the following zone, elimination rounds), lawn
have been played:
Baltimore, August 13. Harada (Japan) beat Flacquer (Spain) 6-2, 6-4, 6-0.
CRICKET BY MAIL
GENTLEMEN Y PLAYERS MATCH.
TIF-BITS FROM HOME.
By the last mail from Home, details are now avilable règard- ing the composition of the teams in the Gentlemen v. Players maten.
That played annually at Lord's important. The result was cabled ia always considered the most The report that M. Briand and What little breeze there was did† Evidence was given that they Mr. A. Chamberlain have agreed little towards counteracting the
Montreal, August 18.
by Reuter. The most noteworthy were seared by a knock at die door that tienny, must enter the fact of the heat but a good game whist engaged in looking for valua-eague of Nations conditionally, was played.
J. O.. Anderson (Australia) beat point about the "selection is the Crocker (Canada) 6-1, 6-3, 6-2. youth on the amateurs' side, only bles and bolted with about $120 has caused a shock. So hus- the
Phiy ins of a high order. Nos. 2 us booty. The tokis engaged at the assertion that. France my by per- and 3 sections had more of the consists of four singles and one being in the twenties. Of the pro-] [Note: Each Davis Cup tie the Arst three named being in. their thirties, the other eight shop gay, chase and captured one mitted to wage war against Germany play but their shooting was at fault. doubles matches, the winning of of the robbers and alder nu into in certain eventualities; winla the Whenever No.. U section got going any three matches being sufficient were in the last M.C.C. Australian | the arms of a police picket. Another news that Poland and Czecho they were nearly always dangerous. for victory.] 1900 was relied few days Slovakia are likely to Is invited to - afterwards.
the evening Pact Conférence, is received suspiciously.
The cuse ogamsh them was ad- jonmurd.
ALLEGED EMBEZZLE-
MENT.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ACQUITTED.
Earlier Cables.
London, August 13. M. Briand left for Paris his morning in excellent spirits and olitiously delighted with the result
in Fonden,
T visit
J
"TENNIS MATCH,
To-marrow, the second feum" of He Corps will meet the Royal Artillery officers at lawn temis."
Each side will have four pairs, net match to be of nine games, Play is timed to start at 4 p.m. at the R. A. Mess, off Chatham Rond, Kowloon, one of the best spots in th, Colony for privata tennis,
The H.K. V.D.C. team, in pairs, with be sen
Corporal H, Owen Hughes (In-. for tes. Co.) and Psirate W. Hyde (Softish Co.)
Lint. C. Willson (Artillery Co.) and and Thieu. F. J. R. Mitchell (Infantry Co.)
of its visit.
E eny remember emforenees, winch did not much ancresslul con- clusions, sud M.'Brinud suniling Fly on the eve of his return to Paris. Biélors Me, S. B. Bi. Mellderry The added, “Notes are formal things the Central Magistruny poster which do not necomplishas much as day. Tsung Tom, maging director can be done by means of informed of the Hongkong, Kowloon and conversations, when views can be New Perritories Motor Bus and more fully aired mal expressed. M. Passport Company toow in liquida-Briand returtis full of confidence
Privain H. J. Armstrong (Iafon- Bore was charged on three counts and impressed with the fortry Co.) and Private Ta M. S. Lloyd of embezzlement and on a further day +!
nversations (Armoured thr Section). teams of ohlapng by fund a sum
demon- 2nd Lieut. A. P. Pem (Infantry of $1,500 from Ho Chung-ling, strated the value of the dirent (6) and P. 1. P. Jammert assistant maunger of the Company, method of exclunging views asfantry (15.)
Air Pitzroy instructed by against the writing of Notes. Messrs, Lase and Russo for the pro- The Landon pros is inspired with svention alleged Hot the accused hope in the result of the Prench acerved the money from the com-reply to Germany, There will be jslam, who besine assistant pas ries of "enneérations" between manager in the firm, for this pur-presentatives of Germany, Britain. clashures, fut failed to de- Belgium and Prace lending to a liver the shares.
conference hotween the allies and Air, M. IL. Turne, defending, Germany and the establishment of ninded having mecived the money i grorontées for European penca In hm denied the elurge of "mud is 1 place of the recently slumping puct. belure the serip could be deħent { the Company went into liquidiauman. M. Turut said that th were now worthless,
Slan
French Press Comment.
Paris, August 13.
The newspapers generally com tentions. The Petiturisien is at soberly on the London, con-
passed at the rapidity of the dis pearance of differences.
After further submissions by deloner, His Worship at this was not satisfied with the case and dismissed all four charges, adding
that he thought it was a
matter
which should be brought before the fiegistrar.
LITTLE BIDDING.
KOWLOON PROPERTY
SOLO.
agreement Lunden.
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TATE'S FEAT.
BA
CENTURY AND EIGHT WICKETS.
COUNTY CRICKET MATCHES.
In a full programme of county cricket matches at Home, two- have been decided in two days.
Northants thanks to a century by Sussex won comfortably from Maurice Tate, the bowler who won fame in the last Test Matches in
Australia, and partly to his taking
eight wickets. It will be noticed
1
"Las dosarul“ says that Huñire heling her aust European allies that Sussex were behind on the jealousty montains the right of the event that they home vir first innings but like the triers of unprovoked Ceravan aggression la dos not refuse to wait The they are; they went out for victory d vision of this bengue of Nations if and knocked up a big total at the
second attempt. the aggression is only threatened.
"Gaulois'' says that Cermany
Lancashire visited Stourbridge cannot how crint ou serious dis-and were too strong for the sauce between Parik and county, the Red Rose bowlers com- **L." Belo de Paaris" ya ing out with favourable analyses. There was a good attendance at that Mr. Chamberlain, during the
Lancashire's victory brings the sain yesterday at the China last few weeks, was able to judge them close to Surrey in the Austion Room of property at the unpopularity of the den of the championship table but the latter Youunati and Shamshuipo but bid- pues in Britain and the Dominions. are engaged with Leicester, and ding was poor, the lots being knocks | He realized that he bud gone too the result is due to-morrow. ed down as much case to the first far in his promise to Prince, M. Northants drop below Gloucester bilder above the opening price.
because of their defeat. Duet lot was withdrawn prior to
Latest results and the table to the sale, being jroperly hell for the
date follow:- tanespire side of the term of 75 years from December 1957, Crown rent $7.60, drm 1721.94 sq. ft. (Section A. në Salsertion 3 ul Section C. of Kowicam Inbul Lot! can finance i5 No. 121).
With a risg of $560 on the upset Mr. Fang Po became the Holder at $24,500 of property held For the hexpired situs of the
frym
ol 75 yours Trom December 188 of property with an area of 12.53. fl. and an amtal Crown rontal of $17.21.
Briand can therefore be convinced that the guaruntea pact offered by Britain may be called a Non- gurantee puiet.
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"Oeuvre says, that the entente is new more than cordial, it is real. Eclair says that Anglo-Ameri- endeavouring to dominater Purope. Francs will be asked to make sacrifices in regar to her security because the inter national financiers have so decided.
French Reply to Germany. The text of the French reply to Germany in regard to the security part will be communicated to the
Lot No. inded as Sham- Belgian, dinn and Japanese shaipo consisted of two parts of Governments and then sent to the New Kowloon Inned Lots Nos. German Government, after which it will be published, possibly next 492 and 512 with two rouBES COIN- pleting, · The properties are held week. It is understood that the from the Crown subject to
note is distinctly conciliatory and withethe bonent of certain Cont conference, including ditions of Sale..
Germany."
and
The terms, Crown Heads and arvus of both hots were a term of 75 years from the First slay of July, 1898, with an option of renewal for a further term of 24 years less this bast 3 days, Annum) Crown Rent $ (ouch Lot), and in Area 1080 sire feet (ench Toit,
EXCHANGI
Hongkong, 14th. August, 1925.' London--
/4 1/18
Bank, Wire. the
On demand
"
30 day's sighton
< months' sight Credits, 4 months' aight .....3/4-f
Documentary, 4 months sight5/5 On Paris
The opening price was $8,000 with bids of $250 acceptable, and the lot was knocked down to Mr. Choy On on they first bid of $6,500.
Mr. Ho Kwong, chairman
On demand the 'Trade Maintenane, Association, Credits, 4.manthy' eight. has received a telegram from Mr. Jo Berlia Chan Yee-he, manager of the Key LockTM
On demand... Sunning Railway, who wishes to
Cedits, 80 dag On demand
of
solicit Mr. Ho's stance in ob- taining supplies of coal. Mr. Ro On Bombay-
has replied thui coni con now bu transported to any place, ays the "Chinons Overseas Daily News."*/
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Ondewad Daalont
Wire On demar Tnquiries made by this vernuenlar On Bingapore papers have elicited the fact that demand the higli price of fresh nitive pork, us" sold in the murksts, is due to Ja Bhaar
On duusas abnormint purchasing costs in the New Territories, which is the only source of supply at presént.
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Sussex v. Northants.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, August 18. At Hastings Sussex beat North- Scores: amptonshire by 180 runs.
Sussex (1st innings) 106 runs. Northants (1st) 130 runs. Woolley [C.N.] made 59 not out; Tate took 4 wickets for 53 runs, Wensley 6 for 57.
Sussex (2nd) 314 runs. Bowley made 83, Tate 121; V. W. C. Jupp took 5 wickets for 49 runs.
Northants (2nd) 110 runs. Tate took 4 wickets for 31 runs.
114 runs.
SIKI'S FATE.
COLOURED BOXER TO BE DEPORTED.
(Reuter's American Service.)
Washington, August 13. The Labour Department has informed Battling Siki that he must leave the United States or face arrest and deportation pro- ceedings.
粒
Battling. Siki.
by defeating Carpentier, Siki has [After a meteoric rise to fame struggled along in America till recently, an attempt was made on his life.]
LOCAA BASEBALL.
JAPANESE RUN UP BIG SCORE.
At the Happy Valley diamond yesterday, the Japanese team defeated the Filipino baseball players by 20 runs to 9. In the first inning the Japanese hit as many as 10 runs.
The line-up was:- Japanese.
Y. Hachima Honda
3. Hachima Uno Akyama Takatami Yokai Kanoh Ishimatsu
Filipinos.
C. G. Sancho, 3b. Leonard"
Тестол"
A.3. 16. Silos
r.f. J. Sancho
c.f. Cruz
1.f. Rull
2b. Francisco p. Angeles
The score by inning was
1 2 3 4 5 Total Japanese 10,1 0,2 7—20 Filipinos. 3 0 2 42–9
TO-MORROW'S PLAY.
fessionals the first eight named
team. The teams for the match on July 15, as at first chosen.
were
Gentlemen :-A. W. Carr (cap- tain). P. G. H. Fender, Hon. FS, G. Calthorpe, N. B. Sherwell, KS: Duleepsinhji, R. H. Betting- ton. G. O. Allen, H. J. Enthoven, G. T. S. Stevens. D. R. Jardine and J. Bryan.
Players: -Hobbs (captain), Strudwick, Tate, Kilner (R.); Hendren, Sutcliffe, Woolley (F.E.), Freeman (A.P.), Масаціну, Hallows and Holmes.
The Oval Match.
The teams for the match at the Oval which commenced on July 8 were chosen from counties which had no engagements and were:- Gentlemer.-P. G. H. Fender (captain), Hon. F. S. G. Calthorpe, Hon. C. N. Bruce, M. L. Hill, Hon. LH. Tennyson, R. H. Bettington, G, O. Allen, R. Aird, G. B, Jack- son, N. Haig and C. H. Titch- marsh
Players: Hobbs (captain), Sandham. Strudwick, Hearne
(J.W.), Hendren, Parsons, Howell, Tate, Bowley. Kennedy and Edwards.
Next England Captain.
Prior to the announcement of
the above teams a London writer
had predicted that the Hon.
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F. S. G. Calthorpe, who is War-3638 wick's skipper, would lead one of the Gentlemen's teams. That, of⚫ 3638 course, did not turn out to be correct. But he also said that
the most likely candidate for the Calthorpe could be considered as captaincy of England's XI'against the Australians next year, if A. E. R. Gilligan did not recofer his bowling by then.,
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It remains to be seen whether the prophecy will come true.. Since Gilligan's return 'Home many have looked around for another England skipper, one; writer stating definitely that | ● 3627 Hubert Ashton, the former Light Blue captain and centurion, would be brought back from India for the purpose. Previous to Gilligan going out to Australia people talked of J. W. H. T. Douglas, the Hon. L. H. Tennyson, F. T. Mann, P. G. H. Fender and A. W. Carr, so that if other positions need. Alling, cricket enthusiasts out here can rest assured that arm- chair critics at Home will at least) fill the leading billet.
TO-DAY'S
ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
N°
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on FRIDAY, the 21st a drawing for the redemption of day of August, 1925, at 5.15 p.m. two hundred (200) Debentures will be held in the Pavilion.
Lancashire's Easy Win. At Stourbridge Worcestershire Filipino Club baseball team will At Happy Valley to-morrow the lost to Lancashire by eight tackle the Indian Recreation Club wickets. Stores:-
baseball team in the first game of Worcester (1st)
a double-header. The game will The numbers of the Debentures MacDonald (the former Austra-atart promptly at 2.80 o'clock. Han Test Match" bowler) took 6 The Chinese will settle their
drawn will be published in the wickets for 69 runs:
differences with the Hongkong and the local Newspapers, and Hongkong Government Gazette, Lancs. (1st) 218 runs. Boot Baseball Club in the second game holders of drawn Debentures may took 5 wickets. for 81 runs.
at 4.30 o'clock, Worcester (2nd) 180 runs. The line-up and batting order surers waiving the 6 months upon giving notice to the Trea Parkin took 6 wickets for 60 runs of the Chinese will be
Lanes (2nd) 61 runs for 4 wickets.
[This is a return match Lanca shire having won the first, at home.]
apply on the 28th August, 1925, to notice to which they are entitled,
the Treasurera, Messrs. Perty"
Pung, 1st base Chart, 3rd hase June, Short stope Fan, 2nd base; Choy, centre-field; Leung left Smith, Seth & Fleming, for pay field: Chanson, fight field; Leet of the principal and interest Catcher and Shir, Pitcher
to the Bist August, 1925
By Order of the Committee,
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