WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1930.
STORY OF CAMBRIDGE but made only a slight impression.
VICTORY.
LIGHT BLUES' WELL-TIMED SPURT.
A MEMORABLE BOAT RACE.
London, Apr 17, This year the Oxford and Cam- bridge Boatrace, in spite of being rowed in wet and miserable weather. will long be remembered as one of the best races during recent years, both from the point of view of the race itself, and from thrilling hap. penings to the spectators; in fact, a boat full of spectators nearly met with tragedy.
First, I will deal with the race, which was won by Cambridge by two lengtha, in 19 min. 9 secs. Cam bridge have now won 41 races to Oxford's 40, and are ahead for the first time since 1862. The chief
The Cambridge cox was now steer, ing really well. From here to the
finish Oxford, though fighting hard
all the way, were obviously a beaten crew, and Cambridge rowed past the winning post in 19 min. 9 sec. two lengths ahead, after an extremely fine and well-judged race.
were
in
THE CHINA MAIL.
HUNAN INVADED.
Thrust by Ironsides and
Kwangsi Troops.
drawn
NORTHERN WAR.
National Victory on the Have You Heard?~~
Lung-Hai Line.
13,000 REBELS KILLED.
A FURTHER ADVANCE.
[From Our Own Correspondent.)
Nanking, Monday, Shanghai, Monday. General Liu Chih. C.L.C. of the Considerable attention Is 2nd Army Corps, In a wire to Hau- in chow states that, taking advan- to the situation Hunan as a consequence of the tage of the heavy rain, the entire invasion of this province by the reserve of the allied forces push- ed to the Lung-Hai front on May Kwangsi-Ironsides.
Their main bodies are making (30 and launched severe counter- further advance northwards from attack in which the following Tek-Hsing without the least re-rebel Generals took part:-Lu
Chi Hunanese Chung-lin..
Hsung-cheng, troops. It is alleged that General Pang Ping-hsun, Sun Liang-ching, Ho Chien, Military Governor of Yang Yao-fang and Yang Hsao. Hunan, has come to terms with au. The National forces were, the invaders.
however, prepared for the emer- The vanguards of the Kwangsigency, and before the allied forces troops are reported to have could reach any point of vantage, "cached a hilly district on the they were fiercely repulsed by the
The race this your was Intensely popular, and in spite of the indif ferent weather, dense crowds lined the course. They represented all 4ges, all classes, and all types. exceeding good They humour, and the sights on the roads, though the traffic was reminiscent of Derby day, were all examplea of the gonial nature of the spectators.sistance The noise of cheering was deafen ing, each University apparently having an equal number of up- It is Interesting that porters. about this race there is nothing of the bitterness that sometimes is felt among the followers of two parties one to another, and both
from the
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE.
Opening Daily Official Quotations 4th June, 1930.
Last dividead" and when pald
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Banks.
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What was it?"
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Wife (examining catch); "Is it true that fish go about in schools?"
Husband: "Yes, dear, why--- Wife: Then you must have dis turbed an Infant class!'
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Scene: A small race meeting. Two race-goers were on the steps of the stand when one sud- denly clapped the glasses to his eyes and said: "They're off!"
"Don't be an ass,” said the other. feature was the superb judgment of teams are popular among those who opposite benk to the city of 2nd National Army Corps, In spite "The last race is already over."
Changsha, the capital of Hunan, of the enemy's determined strug-
"I know," replied the first. "I'm since yesterday morning.
gle. The battle lasted till mid-speaking of the bookies." General Chang Fat-kwei, the night when the allied forces were leader of the Ironsides, has ar- compelled to retreat, due to the rived at Shengtan, about 50 miles heavy tolls taken by the National south of Changsha, where he in artillery and machine guns. When tends to establish a provisional n inspection was made the fol- Government of the Hunan prolowing morning, there were found vince and of which he will assume no fewer than 13,000 corpses the chairmanship.
lying on the fields. General Liu Chih claims that this is the heaviest loss so far sustained by the rebels.
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Another Defection.
Shanghai, Yesterday. It is alleged that General Han Fu-chu, who has kept a doubtful attitude toward either side, al though he has been lately fighting for Nanking in Shantung, is send ing a delegate to approach Yen Hst-shan in regard to terms for his desertion of Nanking.
Other News
for
Brocklebank, the 22-years old Cam-support and those who do not, bridge stroke, who was without any An After the Race Accident. doubt the hero of the day. Al- Tragedyan almost unheard of though behind for three miles early occurrence at this function-took on, he would not be stampeded into place just after the Cambridge crew rash decision. He calmly held his had beaten Oxford.. A boat crew in check, and then, at the capsized, owing to the wash from a moment when Oxford were tiring he steamer, just opposite the Duke's spurted. That spurt won Cam-Meadow, and eleven occupants were The conditions at flung out in mid-river, among the bridge the race. Putney were fairly good.
There was Therewash of passing vessels. was a fair breeze off the Surreya panke among small craft to escape shore, and a good, but not record- the steamer's wash which had caused breaking tide was running. Oxford the accident. Some of the people in winning the toss and choosing in the water were sucked under the Others were rapidly the Surrey alde gained a distinct sinking boat. udvantage.. In the first minute carried away by the current, and Oxford took a lead of a quarter of a narrowly escaped being dashed length by striking a stroke and a against the steel hull of a steamer. the half more than Cambridge. Opposite So many vessels rushed to the boathouse this lead had become rescue that they became jammed, and half a length. Brocklebank did could get no further. Children
Peking, Yesterday. not allow this to disturb him or the struggled for a life belt which they
Large Shansi reinforcements are men behind him in any way and, by could not clutch, and women among keeping their stride, and length and the horrified crowds on the banke reported to be going down the rhythm, they managed
After ten Tlentsin-Pukow railway to reduce screamed and fainted.
the Oxford's lead to a quarter of a minutes that seemed an age-ten invasion of Shantung. length by the end of the football minutes filled with confusion, the ground. Here Cambridge had the shouting of men, the screaming of better of the tide and the bend in women, and flinging of lifelines their favour, and turned the quar-nine people were rescued and taken ter of a length down into a quarter to hospital. of a length up. Oxford almost im- were thought to have been rescued, mediately drew level again and atļa Lurse and child were found the mile post-reached in the fast struggling in the water eighty time of four minutes dead-the yards from the scene of the accident. had barely been rescued crews were rowing stroke for atroke. The It was noticeable that this was about brought ashore when a woman told the only point during the race that the police that her child and its Oxford were not striking a faster nurse were missing. The police than Cambridge. Opposite procured drag-nets, and hurried out rate the Crabtree Oxford gave ten in boats in the hope of finding them, Of A tug found the nurse and child strokes, and went up slightly. Harrod's Cambridge, though more in struggling weakly in the water, and the tide, got alightly across it, and 8p all was well, Luckily no deaths Oxford went up a little more. The occurred from this mishap Singa- crews shot, Hammersmith Bridge in pore Free Press. 7 min. 10 sec., a fast time, with Oxford half a length up, and after that they ran into choppy water Opposite the Doves Oxford were stil! half
row
a length up, but Cambridge spurted and made a slight impres sion, though, being on the outside of the band, they were unable to go up far, As the crewa turned into .Corney Reach they met fairly rough
water, but not too bad to' through. Just beyond the Stork Oxford, still, of course, on the In- side of the bend, gave way a little, but should have gone away a great deal more at this point to ensure vlctory. As they came straight into the rough water Oxford were
three-quarters of a length up with Cambridge again slightly across the tide and Oxford going away a little.
When all in the boat
"RUGBY FOOTBALL.
Wellington. Yesterday. Wellington beat the British Rugby Football team touring New Zealand, by 12 points to 8.-Router.
EMPIRE PRESS.
Prime Minister Greets Delegates.
London, Yesterday. Mr. MacDonald, on behalf of the Government, welcoming the dele
It is understood that the magazine at Tsinanfu was blown up on June
were
Shantung Situation.
Tientsin, Monday. Owing to unfavourable condi- tions at the front, Yen Hsi-ahan personally proceeded to Chuang- chow. Upon his arrival he imme- dately gave orders for the units under Generals, Weng Ching-kuo and, Fung Yueh-si to proceed to the Tain-Pu front to reinforce the Shansi-ites under Generals Fu so-yi, Li Sang-ta, and Shih Yu- san who had suffered serious de eats whilst attacking the Yellow River Bridge and Yucheng,
The Shansi troops who occupied 1, and a number of houses were Koyuan in the north of Shantung damaged or destroyed in the vicinity. last week were reported to have A military communique from narched to Linche on the Kino- Chengchow states that on June 1 Tai Railway. The Shantung the allied attack continued, and troops under Han Fu-chu made a over thirty villages
cap surprise attack on them from tured, also four tanks and four Wuntai, forcing them into a battle anti-tank guns, which are a new insting three hours. At its ter
Chinese battle maination, the rebels took flight appearance on
part of a recent in the direction of Putai, 20 miles fields, and form purchase from Germany.
from Koyuan. Canton News On the Peking-Hankow fine; Agency.
are still hold- the Nanking troops ing Yencheng, and Fan Cheng- halu is preparing a flank attack thereon, while Feng Ya-hsiang is rushing up four heavy gune for the bombardment of Yencheng.
Another Report.
Shanghai, Yesterday. Fighting is reported to be go- ing on 30 miles south of Chang- sha, also at Ningstang, to the west of Changsha, between the Ironsides and the Hunanese.- Router.
Japan's Neutrality,
Tokyo, Yesterday: It is authoritatively announced that the Cabinet iu regular session has discussed the China situation, especially that in Shantung, and decided to follow a policy of strict neutrality, and non-interference,
. It la understood. that the com- manders of both Chinese factions gates to the Imperial Press Con- have given assurances that Japan ference, emphasized that the great
ese residents will be protected. problem of Pross mon and politi-In spite of the appeal of the Japan- They reached Chiswick Steps in 11 dividuality and co-operation, name- tion, neither the Foreign Office nor to co-ordinate in- ose in Tainan for military protoc mina. 38seca. the bottom of Duke's Meadows, the ly, by striving to be a nation in the War Office are even consider Oxford cox, steering very well, put the Empire and simultaneously ing a new Shantung expedition. mittedly it is comparatively easy for munity. These problems underlie the leading coxawain, but Swartwout the greatest part of the work of the Imperial Conference, namely, should not have given way as he how to merge the Imperial spirit did. Indeed, up to this poist Bur- of rule into the Commonwealth. made the very most of his crew's spirit of counsel Reuter,
At the crossing at
Swartwout across the tide.
Ad-
bridge steered distinctly wail, and
lead. However, Cambridge · soon
got straight again, and then came
the turning point of the race,”
The Turning Point..
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maintain ourselves as
BENGAL'S GOVERNOR.
com-
Darjeeling, Yesterday.
With smooth water, and the bend Sir Stanley Jackson, Governor In their favour, Cambridge spurted of Bengal, is leaving for Home on magnificently and went up to pass the 7th inst, for urgent reasons Oxford, in a way that was distinctly of health--Reuter.
reminiscent of the boat race of 1927, wher. It will be remembered, the
same thing happened at this point..
After this there was no doubt about
GRAF - ZEPPELIN.
Lakehurst, N.J., Yesterday.
Reater.
At
Troops Massing.
Hankow, Monday. The gunboats - stationed Yochow have been despatched by order of General Ho Ying-ching to Changsha and Siangtan for patrol work. Two national divi- sions under Heia Tac-yen are re ported to have arrived at Chang- tha yesterday and are now ad- Yancing to the front to attack the Ironsides and Kwangsi-ites...
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Nanking. Yesterday. The Sino-Sovlet Conference at Moscow for the settlement of the Chinese Eastern Railway dispute has opened, according to Chinese messages from Moscow to Nan- king. The Soviet plenipotentiary participating at the conference has demanded the restoration of relations between China and the Wire Soviet in addition to the dispatch On demand of a contingent of Soviet troops On Singapore- to be stationed permanently in On demand Manchurian cities for the protec tion of Soviet Consular Offices, banks and otharh Soviet commer- cial enterprises. The Manchu rlan plenipotentiaty, General Mo Teh-hui, has telegraphed to Nan-
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ITALY AND FRANCE:
Prepared to Suspend Construction.
"A FRIENDLY GESTURE.
Rome, Yesterday,” The vanguarda of the Blat Divi. A gesture to France was made sion under Chiang Kwang-nel arby Signor Grandi, addressing the rived on June 1 at Liangtien 50 Senate on the subject of the Naval lis from Penthow in southern Treaty. He said that pending the Hunan. They are expected to negotiations on questions unsolv- reach Ponchow on Tuesday morned at the London Conference,
It Cambridge went away all along The German airship Graf Zeping. The entire forces of the 60th Italy was prepared to suspend ber
the enclosure and shot Barnca pelin, has left on her return yoy Bridge just clear of their opponents,nge across the Atlantic to Seville, Oxford tried & spurt after Barnes, Spain-Reuter.
and 63rd Divisions are scheduled naval construction programme of to mass at Penchow before June 1930 provided France did likewise, 30-Canton News Agency
Reuter.
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