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indifferent sentiment among the Bussian
public toward the mean “unfortunate peace" was concluded by Russia. The result of this premature conclusion of peace, he says, is that that the "Yellow Peril, only recently foreseen, has now arrived. It is in the author's summing up of the CO., loinone of the war that we are now chiefly interested. Consolation is derived from the consciousness which the war gave to Russia that her Westernneighbours are not obërish ing any plans of conquest so far as Bussia is concernel. Complications had been feared and this fear, General KUROPATKIN saya, influenced the fortunes of the war, because her best troops were withheld to defend Russiu when they should have been at the front in the Far East. He goes on to point out that the chief work of the SILVER MOUNTED IN FANCY Russian army in the last two hundred years
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
FANCY TOILET
ARTICLES.
HANDSOME TOILET SETS,
LEATHER CASES,
HANDSOME PUFF BOXES CUT GLASS BOXES,
in Great Variety,
HAIR BRUSHES IN LEATHER CASES"
PERFUME SPRAYS,
MANICURE SETS,
SCISSORS IN CASES.
RAZORS IN CASES.
BY THE BEST MAKERS:
PATENT RAZOR STROPS, SHAVING
MIRRORS. HAND MIRRORS,
*&0. &o., &c.
SMOKERS".
BASH
has consisted in the enlargement of the Empire's boundaries on the North-West
Mr. A. J. Brackengury, private secretary to TELEGRA MS.
E. the Governor, leaves to-morrow in route for Nigeria where he takes up the duties of un Assistant Resident. He is going direct and ex- pots to reach his destination in little over a
month.
Bir Cecil Clementi Smith, the Imperial Optam Commissioner appointed to represent Great Britain at the forthcoming International Opium Conference, arrived in Hongkong yesterday, He was the guest of H. E. the Governor until his departure this morning.
Mr. George Joseph Laving, of 4, Whitehall. court, London S.W., into Consul General for the Notherlande at Singapore, who died at Lucerne on November 18, left estate of the gross ralne of £35,713, of which the net personalty has been worn at £34,724. He left his collection of Eastern arms to Bir Eyre 'cote, of West Park, Damerham, Salisbury.
The Mail Tables sumally published at the Hongkong Daily Prees Office, are now ready for the current year. They give the dates of depar ture of the English French, German, American approximate dates of arrival at their destinations, and they show also the earliest dates at which replies to letters may be expected. The useful
and on the South, and the result has been and anadian Mails from Hongkong with the
that the boundaries of the Empire have begun to be surrounded by a population "not sufficiently amalgamated" with the Russian people. In this respect, he mys Russia's frontiers now are less favourable in a military sense than they were in 1700. Russia, in her frontier of 11,000 miles, contiguous to sine different kingdoms needs, in his opinion, no alterations in her boundary lines. In a Report to the Emperor in 1900, be we te
pors of these Mail Tables is obvious.
In the King's spesch read at the prorogation of Parliament the following paragraph occurs: *** I have appointed Commissioners to attend
the International Conference which is to guest Shanghai in February to investigate the opinn trade and opium habit in the Far East, and to offer suggestions for zacasares which the Powers concerned may adopt for the gradual suppressi on of the cultivation, traffic, and use of opium within their Eastern possessions, with a view to assisting China in her parpose of eradicating
However legitimate may by our desire to possess outlets from the Black Ses and upon the Indian and Pacific Oceans, yet these matters affect the interest of almost the entire world she opium trade in the Chinese Empire." desply that if we started to secure there, we should have to prepare for a conflict against a
Zet-
The Alexandra Cinematograph, 2, coalition consisting of England, Germany, Turland Street, after being rebuilt, reopened key, Austria, and Chins and Japan. It is not REQUISITES the mere fact of Russia's movement toward this its doors at night to a numerons audience rible to these Powers, but thi consequences that tures. The subjects were well chosen and or that of the ontlets just mentioned that is tor- which, very much apppreciated the pic would ensue should the attempt be successful the entertainment is of a higher standard The possession of the Bosphorus and of an out-
the Colony, The let to the Mediterranean Sea would enable us to than neually seen in take decisive action in the Egyptian question, in proprietor intends to make it a family attraction
etc., TOBACCO FOUCHES in BEAVER, CROCODILE, SNAKE and DOE SKIN, eto, TOBACCO BOXES and JARS, ASH TRAYS.
preparation which will however please grown ups. A matines for children is announcod in our ad- vortising columns for this afternoon and to- morrow afternoon 3 p.m., to which children and amnhs are admitted at half price.
A Very Fine Selection in Great Variety
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outlet on the Indian Ocean would constitute a tain, most of all, to frighten the more cultured permanent threat to India. But the thing cer- peoples of Europe and America, which furnish the whole world with the products of their fac ALL THESE GOODS ARE OF THE tories and foundries, would be Russia's entrance into competition with them for the world's HIGHEST CLASS
market Hokling in our hands railway lines connecting the Pacifle Ocean and the Baltic Ses, and having outlets to the Mediterranean and the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Russia, with her inexhaustible natural wealth, would become a formidable commercial competitor to the
"In view of the vast bodies of armed forces that the natious concerned possess, it is obvious that neither in the eighteenth nor the nineteenth
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["DAILY FEES8" RECLUSIVE SERVICH.] "THE JAPANESE DIET.
TOKYO, January 21st. The Diet resumed its sittings to-day and the Budget was introduced.
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TOKYO, January 21st. The steamer "Adato," for which Messrs. Dodwell and Co. are the
LOCAL SPORT.
(KIOKET.
ARMY V. NAVY."
A two days' match between teams representing the Army and Navy was concluded on the ground of the Hongkong Cricket Club yester day, and ended in a win for the Army slovon by seven winkels and five rnna. There were many spectatora present on both days, and on sach afternoon a band was in attendance. On Wed-
nesday the band of H.M.S. Bedford provided the music, while yesterday afternoon solo. In the House of Peers Count Kat-105th Malurattas. The feature of the game
tions were played by the band of
the sura, the premier, outlined his policy. was the remarkable batting of the Rer. STEAMER WRECK ON THE large score of 260 and carried his bat. This was Maundrell of the Naval sloven who recorded the JAPAN COAST.
in the first innings of the Navy. In the same innings the tidy score of 68 was contributed by Oliver before he was given out Lb.w. In the fall omsiderably, Malleneur's 36 being the second innings of the sailors the total score highest number of runs registered, while the agents, stranded at Oshima on Tues. Rev. Maundrell again made 32 bofore being run ont. In the first innings of the Army day night.in a snowstorm.
Lieut. Anderson contributed the good score of Her position is reported to be 110, and Lieut. Bagnall 34. The second hopeless.
innings closed with the loss of four wickets Captain Bousley, not out, having then con- The steamer was bound from Yoko-tributed 60 runs. In the first innings of the hama for Hongkong.
Navy the majority of the wickets fell to Baird, and in second Garnett took six for a total of 63 Navy were Mullenenx and Walter, Scores and runs. The most successful trundlers for the
analysis are as follows:→
[The "Adato," which belongs to the Ocean steamer of 1947 tons. She was built at Port Navigation Company, Glasgow, is a steel sorr Glasgow in 1899.]
THE TOKYO TRAMWAY AFFAIR.
TOKYO, January 21st. The petition presented to the Home Office by the Tokyo Tramway Co. has been rejected on the ground that the figures given in the petition are inaccurate.
Our Tokyo correspondent deals fally with this matter in his letter published in another column of today's issue.]
[EBUTER'S SERVICE TO THE "HONGEONG
DAILY PRESS."]
CALIFORNIA AND JAPANESE
IMMIGRATION.
STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA.
LONDON, January 20th. The Governor of California, in a atatement made after a conference
Wh
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NAYT 1ST INNINGS, Roy. Maundrell, not out........ Lieut. Tovey, b baird... Commander Walter, St. Grcon, b Garnett, 4 Lieut. Bedwell, St. Green, b Garnett.... Mr. Johnstou, o Maray, b Baird... Is Mr. Oliver, i.b.w., b Bairderin Lieut. Mailoneux, b Baidarot en Lipat Edgell, o and b Baird.. Staff-Surgeon Tomlinson, b Bagnall Lieut. Haddon, a Green, L Anderson En-Lions. Edwards, u Studd, banderson 15
Extnamesena
Baird...
Total...under HOWLING ANALTEN.
Garnett.... Bagnalli Anderson uima Benaleyerma Chlohentar...SONAL (PRACT SYY Hunghton
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ABNT : læg INNINGS.
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71
16
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CRAIGENGOWEB CO. V. KOWLOOX C.O. This match will take place on Saturday, comTM mending at 2 p.m., sharp on the ground of the formier Club, Craigengower team will, bà nu follows: G. A. Hanevok, (Capt.). R. Basa, A. O. Brawn, W. H. Viveash, A. Osman, . Kinnaird, J. D. Noris, R. Peatcuji L. A. Rose, M. E. Asger, and B. B. Batliwara, Kowloon will be represented by the same team which played on Friday,
TELEGRAPH V. POLICE
Naval Ground, commoncing at 2 p.m. Tesme
This match will be played on Saturday on the
C. E. Shields, R. B. Beattie, P. Linton, R. H. Telegraphs-U. B. Franklin, A. W. J. Peako,
E. W. Day, and A. H. Young. Polica-King, Oliver, S. Lack, J. D. Woods, W. E. Warburton, Langloy, Korr, Kent, Pitt, Edwards, Folay, Ogg, Ball, Taylor and ockle.
OTHER CRICKET MATCHES.
CRAIGENGOWER V. PARSEDS.
gower ground, migongower Team New Year's Day) at 2.15 p.m. on the Craigon. This match will take place to-day (Chinese
Hancock, (Capt.) L. A. Roar, A. Osman, M.. G. A. E. Angor, P. Currie, J. H. N. Mody, K. Bara, W H. Vivensh, J. W. Stewart, J. D. Kinnaird and Phillips.
CLUB V. THE UNITED SERVICES. The annual match between the above teams will be played on the Club's ground on Friday, and Saturday, the 22nd and 23rd instant, com menging on both days at 11 am. The W. Turner, H. Hancock, T. E. Pearce, A. E. D. following wil represent the Club Lanning, H. R. Makin, R. O. Hutchison A. A. H. Stevens, and E. Irving. Claxton, A. P. Dashwood, A. Mackenzie, F. H.
UNITEE SERVICES V. H.K.C.C. Teams representing the United Services and the Hongkong Cricket Club start a two days' match at 11 am. to-day. By the courtesy of Flag Captain Clinton Baker and the officers, the band of H.3.6. King Alfred will play
the ground to day from 3 to 5 p.m. To-morrow (Saturday) by kind permission of Liont. Colonel Bayard, D.S.O., and officers, the band of the Buffs will play during the afternoon.
Commodore H. Lyon, A.D., and the officers of the Fleet, Major General Broadwood, C.B., and the officers of the Buffs, the R.GA., the 13th Rajputs, the 130th Mahralia Light In- fantry and the HK.S.E. R.G.A. will be at home on the ground on each afternoon,
·HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE.
Club
Capt. Beasley, b Walter Liest Green, Maundrali. Ligut: Haughton, b Walter Liont Anderson, Johnston, b Mullenear 110 Capt. Garnott, a Bedwell, b'Mallenoux... 20 Liest. Bagnall, o Edgell, b Mullenem Captain Baird, Maandrell, b Walter...... Lent. Studd, b Mulleagu
58
H.K. "B". Civil Service
84
Hongkong "
Telegraphs
Lieut. Innes, b Mullenexxi 40 105 18844-208 Captain Murray, not out Lieut. Lipmann, b Mulleseux
Extraal
Mulioner Manudreli Walter....
Total
194
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
2
Haddon de capacitan Bedwell
19
contaries have we encountered such difficulties hospital there for a while on trial. They with the leaders in the State Legita- SHENANDA BATY ↑ UND TRNING
offered to run the establishment in return for s
and dangers as we should inevitably encounter in wars in the twentieth century waged in con grant-in-aid from Government. The patients flicts for warm seas. The forces of the present dislike the arrangement, from fear that they generation might | insufficient for the at-
prova. tainment of possessions necessary only to future would be compelled to follow strict rules and be generations. More than that, an examination made to work for the benefit of the Army. of our military forces might load to the condly. The subsidy is less than the Government outlay sion that the execution of new tasks, indispen- | sable for the Russia of the year 2,000 with on the Asylam. ita 400,000,000 of population is not only beyond the strength of the generation now liv |ing, but that now, in consequence of the rela- tively greater military preparedness of our neighbours, even the maintenance présent boundaries in their integrity would be- come extremely diffenit."
Russia's
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE SANITARY BOARD ELECTION.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG
DALLY PRESE."] SIR-I was unfortunately absent when the result of the poll was declared yesterday even ing, and desire to take this opportunity of pablicly thanking my supporters and assuring them that I shall do my best to justify the con- fidence which they have reposed in me am. Sir, *-
Yours faithfully, GERARD H. L. FITZWILLIAMS. 31. Queen's Road, January 21st.
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
ture, saya he is convinced that no Anti-Japanese legislation will be enacted. He is satisfied that the legislators and people of California appreciate the efforts of the Federal Government to induce Japan to arrest
Roy. Manndrell, zun out, b Gamett Lieut, Haddon, o 'Greats, b Garnett Cominandor Walter, b Baird.
Mr. Oliver, St. Green, b Garnett Eng-Lient Edwarda, o Haughlin, barnett 3 Mr. Johnston, o Lispthann, b Garnett. 10 Lieut. Muleneur, e Andrew, b Lipman... 38 Staff Sgt. Tomlinson, not out:...
4 Lieut. Edjell, a Grosu, b Garnett Lout. Bedrell, St, Green, b Licpman......
EXITAS
Garnett
Total...
BOWLING ANALYRIḤ,
35
Anderson on the
Baird........ Bagnell......
emigration to the Pacific Slape, and, Liat Tovey was absent. in his judgment, it would be a serious mistake to enact Anti-Japanese laws. The wishes of the Federal Government should, and will, be carefully consider ed by California.
"BRITISH ARMY AEROPLANE
SMASHED.
་
LONDON, January 20th, The re-modelled Army aeroplane mede two short flights at Aldershot to-day.
THE BOYCOTT IN TURKEY.
.....143.
Láupmann M. BALAND 4 1 AAMT 2ND INMIRGA, Captain Ben iley, not out she Captain Murray sinundrell, b Walter... 1 Lieut. Haughton, a Manndrell, b Walter... 23 Lieut. Anderson, b Haddon Lieut. Bagnall, o Oliver, b Walter Captain Garnett, not out.......
Extras.......
Total
19
Captain Baird end Lieut. Liepmann, Innes, Green and Studd did'not bat.
HOWLING. ANAZISIS.
✪..
Mullens......8
Walter... Haddon Maundroll
음날에 1.1
LEAGUE CRICKET.
B.
#
43
49
«NEAP.
The week-end engagements are an
22nd-Kowloon 7. Police. 23rd--Graigengower v. Kowloon
Telegraphis F. Police (ivil Service V.R.G.A
OTHER MATCHES, 22nd-H.R.C.C.
*
v. United Services Craigongower v. Parsees,
That is an eminently satisfactory view of the Russian position so far as the world at large is concerned, but General KUROPALKIN shares with H.M. the KADEE an overwhelming dread of the “Yellow Peril." He has always, he says, been a thoroughly convinced advocate of the idea that peaceful coperation between Russia and England in Asia wis imperative, and an opponent of all-offensive plans in the direc. Ction of India. Establishment of friendly relations with England is not only natural. but desirable, he says,for, in the event of rebellion against England in Indio, we should be on the side of the English." The twentieth century, in Gederal. KUROPAT- HONGKONG, January 22nd, 1309.. KIN's opinion, is bound to bring
a terrible In McClure's Magazine for the current month conflict in Asia between Christian and non- we have the final instalment of the trans-Christian races, art he adds: "For the lation of General KUROPATKIN's suppressed good of humanity, it is imperative and book on the war. Althougli in the previous necessary that in the conflict we should instalments we have bad very trenchant be the ally of Christian England against criticism of the discipline of the army in the the non-Chinese races of Asia." Sir feld under "officers who could not lead," the OE HART, on the other hand author has not a shadow of doubt of Russia's has been comforting the world with eventual success, had the war been prolong the reflect on that the development of ed. "Never in our military bistory," he China as a military power will afford a be saye, has Russia sent out forces of such guarantee, of permanent international peace strength as in September 1905 when we Time alone will decide which is the true unexpectedly received the fatal nowe that prophet. No man can say what will happen an agreement between our representatives but we should imagine that the cultural pro- and the Japanese had been reached ut Ports-gress of the Astatic races, the growing To-day, being a public holiday, there will be mouth. By that time, he goes on to enccess of diplomaay and the develop matindo at 3.30 pt., the managemont being satisfied that the afternoon performances are explain, they hast rid themselves largely of ment of international commerce, combined appreciated. Thinfact is borne out by the large the older reserves by sending them, to the with an almost entire absence of religious attendance which assembled on Wednesday shipping rice in the steamer Paltang; struck Police on China New Year. The start is at 11 Several (hinese clerks, employed by frisorioketers of that it will be "at home" to the rear-guard and had obtained in exchange fanaticism in Asia, all tend to discredit afternoon. There will also be a matinée on work at Rangoon, on December 30, and
a.m. Kowloon will be represented by S. Light- several hundred thousand young men-new the bogey of a great conflict in which the Saturday afternoon, and without doubt there fried to prevent others from carrying on
fort (Capt.), Robinson, Mead, Major Chitty, Lt. Richardson, Lt. Balderson, Brewin, Martin, tion of whom bal volunteered to join the | Asis will be measured against the again in the evening. army. For the first time since the beginn-gamated for es of Christian Eur p.
+
The spacious tent at Causeway Bay was well filledagain last night when the skilful performer, of which this cirgus is composed once more scored It fell in the second effort ten feet success. Gymnasts, dancers and sorobats were and was smashed, but nobody was sean at their best, and that their performances hurt. were appreciated the rapturous applause of the spectators bore witness. Pure, unalloyed mirth was furnished by the clever clowns of the troupe. while the performances of the tigers, ponies and other animals reflects the highest credit on their
LONDON, January 21st. trainers. There can be no doubt that much time
The Government of Turkey has tion. Before the opening of the virus, ad instructed the Customs Authorities to and patience had been expanded on their educa during the intermission, the spectators had so proceed with the necessary measures opportunity of inspecting the splendid menagerie to suppress the boycott of Austrian and a large crowd surrounded the cages of the various wild beasts or made friends with the and Bulgarian products inasmuch as elephant, who will display his qualities as a Austro-Hungary are taking steps to every point of view the dircas can be regarded performer in the arena on Monday. From wards settling existing differences and as a great scenes, combination, skill and all a decision has been taken to establish other qualifications necessary to this end being an argreement with Bulgaris. incorporated in Harmston's
a
DOCK STRIKE IN BANGOON.
Buffs
LEAGUE FOOTBALL. 23rd--Lusitano T. R.A.M.C.
TEG. A. Y.M. A
R. E. SHIELD VOOFBALL. 23rd-Navel Yard B. 0. C.
LUSITANO, 23rd-Eleven a side fiel
HOCKEY.
LEAGUE TABLE
R. G. Artillery
Craigengewer...
cassos Played.
? Drawn.
Points.
6 2 3.1
9 2 3 4
Hongkong Police 6 14 1 Kowloon
8 1 70-6
Royal Engineers 9 17 1-6
N.B.-A Win counts I point.
1
A loss
A draw..
"
LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
LUSITANO V. B.A.M.C.
3388888
This match will be played at Causeway Bay, kick off at 2.30. Lusitano team-J. M. Britto, A. H. Hyndman, and D. A. Soares, and R. C.. da Silva; Frank Soares, and H. A. Hindman; P. A Yvanovich and J. G. Cordeiro; A. Ribeiro; J. F. Castro and S. O. Else. R.A.M.C team: Foulkes, Redfern and Broughton, Jonas, Barr and Caborn, Mills and Crewe, Kingsley. Winn and Hill. Gunner Marsh will act a referos.
-BUFFS V.RO,A.
This match of the day will be played on the Military ground, kiek off at 2.30. Buffy: Fitzpatrick, Baler and Bartlett, Dare, Wren and Tompsett, Kelly and Brewster; Taylor; Drew and Barker. E.A.G: Beasley: Oxley and Waters; Jones, Hatton and Weaver; Cramp and Macfarlane; Watte; Hellie and Nash. Reserves--Brenton and Honeysett. Mr. Bun- yard will referee the match.
Y.M.C.A. V. R.Z. This interesting meeting will also take place on the Military ground, the kick off being timed for 4 o'clock.
Team:
Y.M.C.A.Atking, Homilton and M'Cubbin; Storrie; Wharton and Gregory; Weaser and Wilson; Kelly; Bearen And Clementa. E.E.-McGregor; oron and Beardmore; Edwards, M'Crory, and Lamb: Jackson and Marriah: Meaney; Taylor and LoGrove. Corp. Edwards will act as referee.
BHIELD COMPETITION.
NAVAL YARD V. B.O.C.
The first match in the first round of the Shield 'ompetition will take place on Saturday on the Naval Ground. Kick off at 2.30.. Tesme Naval Yard United-Howells; Jonghin and Harding: Dunlevy, Glover and Pascoe Haney and Gillespie, Wilks; Coyne and Dalsiell, |B.O.C-Khan; G. Abbas and A. Abbas „T. Chew, W. Wong and 4 ordeiro; Muskett and Flakonors: White: Partlow and i hunyuft, Beserves-Jex and Solneppel. Referee-Sapper Heigh, R.E.
NAVY LEAGUE
Only one match has been played since the table was last published "Kent beating Mon- month by 2 goals to nil. The positions are unchanged. The table now stands
Ship.
Bedford
P. W. ..10
A
22nd-U.S.R. v. Callbon. 23rd --H.K.C.
Canton
LEAGUE CRICKET,
KOWLOON V. POLICE. This is an all day match at Kowloon when the|
King Alfred
Kent
Astron
Monmouth
Destroyer Tamar
Goals
.0 · 5 ··· 16o
0 19 4 12
0 13 8
24 17
31 473
03
1
2
11
0
-9
LAWN BOWLS.
recruits, enlisted as regulars; a great propor- whole military strength of non-Christian will be a large attendance in the afternoon and their duties, The officers of the ship, assisted Diseon, MacKenzio, and Lapsley, The Police ed by R, Hudson, C. H. Parkinson, J. J. Blake,
-Yesterday's ulletin said: "Her Excellency Lady Lugard's condition, although yarying during the course!
of the day, is on the path of improvement."
ing of the war the army was filled up to its full complement. Anarmy of a million men, j well organised, gensoned by fighting and supplied with officers upon whom they could thoroughly rely, were preparing to continue the bloody conflict with the Japanese, when, owing to "painful Duity Press to morrow. The latest telegrams internal disorders, and a hostile or, at best, will be issued in the Morning Shipping Extra,
Owing to the incidence of the China New Year's holiday there will be no issue of the Hongkong
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS
The C.P.R. str. Empress of Japan arrived Nagasaki at 8 am on Thursday the 21st inst., and left again at 3 pm same day for Kobe where she is due to arrive at 5 p.m. to-day.
The Bilk por B.M.B. Empress of India arrived in New York on Wednesday the 20th
inst.
The CPR. str. Monteagle left Vancouver vis the usual Ports of Call a.m. on Sunday the 17th inst. for Hongkong
by European and Eurasian tally
clerics quickly overawed them and word was sent to the British India Company's head office, whence the Port Police were notified of the vocurrence. The Superintendent despatched to the scene, and they soon drove the clerks nativa constables under Furopean sergeant off the ship and restored order.
The reason given for the disturbance was Chinese olerke with food. This is a unugnal that the ships officers refused to serve the demand on the part of Chinese clerks, and has never been granted. Later in the day a compromise was affected. of the ship's ofloors and tally clerks prevented The prompt section serious trouble from occurring.
OIVIL SERVICE V. QUAREY BAY. sie Quarry Bay at Happy Valley to-day com
A match will be played between ivil Service meting at 3.30. Civil Service will be represent will be represented by King, Langley, Kerr T. A. Wheat (skip). A. G. File F. W. Dawson, and Cockle. Reserve-Davis, Kent, Pitt, Edwards, Felsy, Ogg, Bell, Taylor B. Fenton, W. H. Kelly (skip), A. Blowey, B. Dunz, W. F. Fincher, L. E. Brett (skip). Réserves: W. H. Woolley, J. Wiltshire, W. H. E. Smitès del F. Allen.
CIÓN. SERVICE V. R.GJÁ.
will consist of R. O. Hutchison (Captain), F.A. To be played on the Civil Service ground on Saturday, starting at 2 p. Civil Service team
Phelips, & B. F. Raven E B. Reed, A. R. Biden, L. E. Erett, H. Elis, J. McEnen, H. R.
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING. Sutherland, F. Sutton, B. C. Witchell Re-
The Hongkong Amateur Athletic Association server:AM. Thornhill sad F. E. Beach to business again on Sunday, 31st inst. R.G.A. team:
thapman, Lt. Bagnall, G.S.M. Owen, place, starting from the under track in King's when the first of three cross contry raas for Capta. Dwyer, Garnett, Beasley, the trophy presented by olonel Broke will take Bratton,
orpl. Bussoll, Gunners Fuller, Fitzgerald and Park Mr. H. L. O. Garrett, the secretary, will receive entries by letter or at the starting post.