RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
Transplanting customs from Home to Hong. kong a produce somewhat incongruors results, such as the silk hat and white trousers; but what is perhaps more remarkable is to
LOCAL SPORT,
FOOTBALL
BE-PLATED SHIELD FINAL
NAVAL TARD V. BUFTS, The foot that there were so many counter at-
7TH RACE HONGKONG CHALLENGE CUP Purchase Low could not therefore apply to Open to crews representing any amateur Row- perpetual leases. Ha boliered that after the ing Club. This was the event of the afternoon there will be no necessity to amend the Civil enforcement of the proposed land ownership law with the closest interest. On passing the island
lengths. Titre 6m. 56 2/58. the C. Y. C. boat was seen to have the lead, which it increased, and finally won by four
Bow C. J. Cooke... 2.D. MacCrae ... Stroke... B. Pollock
J. Forbes
Cox W. J. Carroll"
the previous firel, The Navel Yard had also on Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G., Lt Col and the progress of the two boats were watchod Law Komarn, again speaking, said he be
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, MARCH 28TH, 1910. and played an excellent game of football that Stewards-Mr. J L Andrew Bie Hadry afternoon, and he was sure that their victoryarkoloy, C., Lt. Colong Bayard, D.8.0. made up for the bad luck they experienced in spt F. Badeley, Bir C. P. Chater, C.M.G. played a fine game, but not to good as at the last hamier, C.M.G, Hon. Mr. Rees Davies, Mx, Wren, the Buffa captain, and the Cap to Browar. R. Law, Sir Henry May, K.C.M.G., Lt Col match.
the Naval Yard captain, afterwards handing gold rior, Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart, Col. St. John, M. Dyer, Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson, Mr. H. Mrs Greason then presented the Shield to J. Gompertz, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Mr. medals to oach of the military players, and allver J. R. M. Smith, and Mr. R. Showan medals to each of the Naval Yand representa Committee Lt. Beckwith, R.N., Mr., R. L my ridgor, Dr. F. Clark, Mr. G. A. Caldwell, On the call of Mr. Ravenhill three cheers and on. Basil Taylor, E.N. (Chairman), Mr. A. a "tiger" were raised for Mrs. Gresson Penison, Mr. C. H. Gale, Mr. E. M. Haraland, Fr. M. Molvor, Mr. H. G, White, Mr. F. A. ackintosh, Mr. A. B. Pollock, Mr. A. Rodger, d Mr. G. C. Wood
find the rahics of Good Friday traditionstrations did not seem to have in the least damped lingering among the foreign community here, the ardour of football enthusiasts, and long For instance, hot cross bans made their appear- anos in many households to the delight of the before the time for kicking off on Saturday young folks, and of course the oldera were led arond had assembled at Happy Valley to witness what was expected to be one of the to indulge in reminiscences of byegone days, It seems to me that were it not for the bikers, finest games of the season. Ruler was still an who find it profitable to perpetuate the custom
absentee from the Soldiers' team and Baldry the observance would soon cs550.
·
The same might be said of Eastor. Fancy any European child going into sostacies over the egglets which have to do duty at the breakfast table in this part of the world. These obsery- anos certainly do not flourish in this alien soll,
Wa son noma weird sights in Hongkong occasionally, Theatregoers who saw the merry gentleman attired in evening dress carrying tennis racquet into the theatre on Wednesday night got a mild shock. But after their first surprise they smiled, remembering that it is
human to arr.
My notes of last week on the American tourists who surprised portain lady travellers on the Peak Tramway by asking one whore aho bought the hat which she was wearing, has evidently set a son of the great repablie re flooting. Ho writes as follows :-
again alled the vacancy. All doubts as to the fitness of Brewster were set at rest by his Parango on the fell, and judging by his kick- ing at the start he was as fit as ever. The Xardare turned out as before. The teste
were
Buffs Black; Cloke and Baldry Dare, Wren and Cooper; Downs and Brewster; Taylor; Ryan and Barker.
Anderson, Brown and Maesy, Wilks and Naval Yard: Byall, Joughin and Harding: Watkins: Read; Sullivan and Dalziel,
ho had the assistance of Messrs. Barlow and Mr. Gregory ofseiated as referee, and A. Hamilton as Huesman, and Mosers. J. McCubbin and Bishop as goal judges.
Wren won the toss for the Boldiers and decided to defend the goal near the city. There was no advantage to be gained, however, as neither wind or sub were strong enough to affect the play.
Reid at the bail in motion and a splendid Sis-Might an American citizen venture pro-arranged plan of action lot the Yarders into to suggest, with reference to the factions the Soldiers territory, but much to the dis rollections of Roderick Random" in your comature of the Yarders' quintette Cloke proved issue of 21st March on the subject of the stumbling block every time. The Soldiers were soon on the attack, and the Tarders' defence American globe-trotters, that if the British Insular Protective Tariff should ever become had their hands fail in keeping them out. A a fact, one of the eccentric consequences of free-kick for bands gare Jonghin the prosperity might well be the temporary opportunity to place the ball right into the emigration, en masse, through the Oriont and Baff's goal aron, and Black was called on to save dlsewhere, of ""Arry" and "Arriot," in the kick for a foul throw Cloke put the ball out to shots from Watkins and Roid. From a free- loudest of tweeds. and the finest of "fovvara,” with their pockets full of art sove" to spend Downs, but the latter finished waskly, putting at the "Ongkong Rycan" and the Manila the leather wide of the mark. The mirisability Carnival, affording to the Philippins Fress at of having goal judges was clearly shown on one least a good material for caricature as their ton when a goal-line ball was doubtful, Američnu social equivalents afford Roderick neither roferes nor linesman being in a position Bardom" Exolosing my card, for
to see when the goal judge came to the rescue, faith but not for publication," I xomain, sir, forwarded on to Taylor, and the lattor found A long pass from Brewster to Ryan S --ÂN AMERICAN OLD CHINA HAND.
the net after cleverly beating Jonghia and the attack again, and Clobe was forced to con- Brown on the ran The Yerdera were soon on
kiok wa well placed by Wilks, and cedo a corner in his attempt to eare. The
good
Black had
片
anxious tims saving
Shame on you, dear Old Chind Hand, to charge at innocent man with caricaturing. If you were not American I should be tempted to think you ware Bootch. Caricaturing is not my forta, but I don't mind handing on a good story when shots from Reid, with the ball bouncing from it comes my way, I don't think any of my voral heads in front of his charge. Eventually readers can imagine en incursion of 'Arrys and Cloke alented and his long kick was smartly Amiets. If such a party set out on a round the-world trip the members would "blow any time, but on picked up by Brewster, who spoiled the effort by They would never see the placen Jonghin was getting thero every touched. they intended,
several occasions is methods were faulty. The However, we have to thank Old Chino Hand second goal for the Buffs was the result of a free-kick for hands just outside the penalty for enlightening ns se to the possibilities of protection. I am certain such a contingency area Cooper took the kick and placing it to the corner of the goal, Brewster rushed in and took nover dawned on the mind of the most ardent Ryall completely by surprise, putting the ball in tariff reformer, and I have no doubt that F the corner of the net. This unarpected reverse Tradoes will not fail to make capital out of our had a stanulating effect on the Yorders, and friend's lotter and warn our over-ses dominions they were soon bombarding the Soldiers' goal. of the prospective dangers of protection.
Two fruitless cormers resulted before they were beaten back. Sullivan and Rood entertained the spectators with a pretty exbibition of foot work, and for a time confined play to their opponents* end of the fold Even the blocking tacties of Dars did not seem to have the desired effect against Sullivan, and the latter brought the house down by sand dancing through the Boldiers' defence...
To the ordinary individual the hymn which follows the sermon at church has usually been regarded as a veloure relief, but a glanical crank in Windsor has just attained notoriety by objecting to a hymn after the sermon, which he describes as one of the inventions of the devil because it took away from people's minds the lessons the preacher had tried to enforce. It looks as if the reverend gentleman was defeating his own object. If there is one fact widely known it is the influence of the music and the singing in attmoting to church people who would otherwise stay away.
The amateur photographers whose name in Hongkong la legion will losen with interest how Lord Kitchener was uplotted in Australia The great soldier is be restive before the camera as a girl before the eyes of her future mother-
Again Sullivan tricked several of his oppon ents and tried a shot, but the ball raissed the goal by inches. No further scoring took place in the first half and the whistle sounded for the in- terval with the zoorea -
Baffa, 2, Naval Yard, 0.
The Soldiers oponed the second period strongly, and for a time the play was confined to their opponents' goal aron Jonghin and Harding had a busy time of it keeping ther out, and Eyall ably supported their offorts, nutably on one occasion when he ran out of his
tive.
FORTEAGUE CRICKET.
HE.Q.C." #. CIVIL HERVION, Played on the ground of the Hongkong Cricket Club on Saturday, this match resulted wickets Brst, were damissed for a total of 158, in a draw. The "A" team, who went to the
while the Civil Service had five wickets down for
scores were 30 runs when stumps were drawn on time. The
3. Hall; b Brott...
Dr. Aubrey, cooolie, b, Brott H. 8. Sweeting, u Dawson, b Bird. A. A. Claxton, MeEwen, b Brett H. E. Maki, lbw Bratt B. Leng, b Birt
Dr. Atkinson, b Bird.
A Miskenzie, b. Brett...
E. Irring, a cookie, b Bird A. C. Lofth, b Brett.. P. Janka, not one....
Total:
ORFÍL SERVICE. P. T. Lamble, not out..... A. R. Sutherland, e Kall, A. R. Bavon, b kaskia E.E. O. Bird, b. Claxton McEwen, Fall, b Claxton... Dawson, Claxton
Total for 9 wickets Bowling Analysis.
O......
Claxton Afskin
si
POLION BỊ ROYAL ARTIZSURY, Valley on Saturday at the hands of the E.G.A.,
The Police suffered another defeat at the which team had 33 runs to the good when the game onded. Scores and analyses are:-
Lt. Bitchcock, b KOMPLI Capt. Clapham, e Langley, b Hoggarib, Gun. Swatton, Kur loved Lt. Chapman, b Hoggarth Capt. Garnett, McLennan, b Ecz Lt. Bagnall, o Edwards, b Cooper Br, Cramp, b McLeanst Br. Winkwath, o'and b Kerr... Br. Nash, b Edwards. ............ Gun, Hudson
Extras
MaLounan Hoggarth
McHardy
.245
Total...
Bowling Anndyals.
26.5 1 39
2
D
0
1... 14.
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W. Cooper, b Begnalatimatons and
W. Pitt, u Garnett, b Winkwath
W. N. Edwards, Clapham, b Winkwath 22
H. MeLannan, b Winkwath.........
D. MaHardy, Clapham, b Winkwakh
E. B. Hallifer, b Winkwath
AO. Langley, b Winkwath
W. Kent, b Crampon
J. H. Kerr, Garnett..... G. Hoggarth, & Garnett
H. V. Farr, not out
Bagnall Winkwath Crump Garnett
Total
Bowling Analysis,
0
6
+.8
a.C.c. v. THE BUFFS,
This match was played on Saturday and resulted in a win for the Soldiers. Scores:
<.0.0.
H.W.Peterson, e Norman, b Baird....... O. J. Higginbottom, e Baird, b Farrow B. F. Lammert, b Hill
W. H. Vivesah, o Wodd, b Hil J. D. Noris, o Batter, b Hill. R. Ben, b Hill
I A. Rose, Hillie 8. Battlinars, o Baird, b Hill. P. Carrio, not out memo B. Dahiwalk, b Wedi Extras
Total Bowling Analysis.
Do
X.
Capt. Baird... Capt. Farrow. Capt, Hilla
Kent Weddchod 2
Judges:-Mr. R L. Bridger, Mr. F. A fackintosh and Mr. A. Badger,
Umpires-Dr. Fitzwilliams and Mr. G. L
Bow... Alves...
BECOND.
2...R GalazzË 3. B. Bell Stroke L. A. Muuso...
Cox H. Petley
loved no foreigner would purchase land in Japan
Count for either diplomatic or political purposes. Even supposing that such a case occurred, Japan was now suolently powerful to frustrate sny zaob st. lbs. attempt. In America, Africa and other countries 11.
6 there were many opportunities for launching 10 profitable undertakings, and in view of this very 0 tow foreigners, he thought, would want to 6 parahose land in this country-Japan Gazette.
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11
11.
8
11.
st. lbs.
10
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10
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boats and conditions. Distance one milo. Seven 8TH RACE | MEN WAS CUTZERS-Service
Starter:Mr. W. Hatton Potts.
bents compoted, but it was early seen that the Time keepers:-Mr. J. A. Lyon and Mr. C former won by a length and a half, Kent was rase lay between Kent and Bedford, and the third, Minotaur fourth and fifth, Bedford sixth, and Minotaur Barentl.
Jarjo.
*
Convener-Mr. A. A. Souza Sailing and Motor RacesStarter: Mr. E. Gibson. Judges-Mr. M. Molver and Mr M. Hassland.
Hon. SerretaryMr. Frank Lammort. Hou. Trosauror:-Lt.Col. A. Chapman. Results are appended
1ST RACE: JUNIOR FOURS-Open to all not pmpeting in senior pairs or Hongkong hallenge Cup. Distance, one mile. Carroll's Brew won by six longths, the second giving up Just before the winning post. The Hongkong Facht Cinb crew did not start. Time-7m. 249.
FIRST.
st. 11.
H.M.S. Kent
HMS. Bedford
H.M.S. Kent
T
124
1 2
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CHINA EMERGENCY APPEAL COMMITTEE,
The Committoo is circulating copies of the following letter from Sir Robert Hart, Bart, G.C.M.G., President of the China Emergency Imperial Chinese Customs and Past Office :- Appeal Committee, Inspector-General of the
38, Cadogan Place, London, SW, 29th Novembar, 1909, impossible for me to be present at your DEAR SIR-I regret very much that it is mooting.
The race for Griffin Fours was abandoned of peace in the face of questions which interns owing to lack of entries.
in Race 1. Distance, one mile. Only two crows 10 RACE: JUNIOR PAIRE,--Conditione de
entered, but the race was a foregone conclusion, the Red winning easily.
FIEST,
Dow....F. L. da Roza Stroke A. H. Carroll Cox...W. J. Carroll
11 Box......
...Calvari
lbs.
st
10
10
8
Bow......H. C. Sayer
9
SECOND.
St
2.C. A. C. Rodrigues 3...F. L. da Boza
A
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10.
10
8
Stroke... Barros
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Biroko...A. H: Carroll
10 2
Cor...R. A. Carvalho
B
11
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lbs.
Bow
10
0
9. .0
11.
... 11
Cox...W.J. Carroll
SECOND
YACHT RACES.
Confusing and Confucian morality have hitherto been the mainstay of the Chinese peoplo, and that has given them a civilisation of a work-a-day, useful and saperior kind for domestic purposes, a civilisation of which they are proud but which has left them helpless in its love tional might has had to sottle, and consequently
result of its quest is its decision to learn all the the Chinese Government has found it necessary to cast about for another alternative, and the West can teach, and to acquire ability or staength to do all the Weat can do, Started on this mission, Confucian teaching is being re Blegated to the background and Western science 2 promoted to the chief seat; and the fear of China's 11 wall wishers is that, while the teaching of the 1bs Past, which made for international peace and which formed national charactor, will no longer fulfil that daty, Western science will simply. supply strength without principle, and bring in materialism without higher teaching, higher sime, higher guidance. Even among the Chinese themselves this point has come up, but so strongly does the national awakening favour the sonnisi- Beation of strongth, thatthe warnings of the scholars con (Part), Cnst Rook (Port), Channel Bocks who show anxioty about character are shouted. (Port) and in. About 9 miles. Two prizes without development of principle is to be depre
down. Knowledge is power, t
r, bat ineressa of power 92 There was a good entry, and a fresh N.N.Eosted, and may be as dangerous to the world as is 2ND AGE: MEN O WAR GIGS AND breeze favoured the yachts, Version (scratch) a bor of matches to a household in a child's WHALESS Service Boats and Conditione,was the first home, but it looked as if Erica banda Distance, one mile, Boren boats competed, and would win on her time allowance (1 358) n exciting race was witnessed.
However, the lost by a few seconds. Corince, H.M.B. Renfe Gilley
was third. Jaw H.M.S. Kents Whaler.. H.M.S. Alacrity Galley 3RD RACE SENIOR PAIRS-Distance, ono nilo. Although only two bonts competed, the event was one of the most interesting of the afternoon. Musso made a bad start and Pollock wanted a four lengths Ipad, but though the formor was behind all the way to Kellot Island & grand effort was made and a magnifiemt finish ended in favour of Musso's crew, who won by two fests Time 8m. 148.
... E. Calvari 2.J. M. C. Lores ... 3A. A. Carvalho
Stroke. V. Barros
CoxBA Carvalho...
..
SECOND.
et. 11: 11
8:
1
HANDICAP CLASS-Course--Lyman
Mr. Tooker's Vernon Mr. Denison'a Erica
2
ONE Design Class-One prise for first boat of each class. Course-Chanel Rocks (Port), Kowloon Rock (Port), Meyer's East Buoy (Starbord) and in, 6 miles.
7.I.X.X.C.
1, Mr. A. B. Bouse's Haleyon H.X.C.1.C. GAEL GLASS,
pars the way, and the status they have Missionaries work has deus muok to pre- created and the establishments they have formed ought to be utilised to their fullest or tent, and supported and supplemented with a Javith hand; they have already sopplerubated Chinese literature by putting books and traots to add to the outpat and to increase the numbers in oirculation in increasing numbers-help them of auch silent but eloquent campaigners; they have schools and colleges more or less developed, more or less recognised, at work-help them do more, to teach more, to turn out men who will themselves do the work of their day and be At to tosch and guile fhe men of the faturs. 1. Mosare. Rodger and Witobell's Aethora. They have dispensaries and hospitals in many
H.K.C.Y.C
quarters, and modioal colleges at goma pointa Anylcyptive establishments to the Intest extent, The East is on tip-toe, the East is stretching out its hand-let us give them of our best; let 1s so that they have the finest our Literature has produced; let us provide them with the best teaching that Western salence has evolved for our schools and collages; let us supply them with all that medical ability tan contribute for
enlighten, salace, and heal; let us show them a those centres of philanthropy and usefulness, the Medical Colleges, that now struggle to large-hearted sympathy and let us make the East feel the West is its brother, and has no other aim in view than amity, mutun, good offices, and the friendliest of relations.
Ibs Kowloon Rock (Fort), Channel Rocks (Starboard), of Cast Rock Buoy (Port) Meyer's East Buoy 6(Starboard), and across the starting line from 11 East to Wont. 8 statute miles. Two prizes.
2. Jean,
There were eight starters,
Bow Forbes Stroke..... A. B. Pollook Coz...... W. J. Carroll 4TH RACE: NATHAN CHALLENGE CUP-For1, Corinthia, Fear cars, Limited to residents of Hongkong. Each crew to be drawn from a single mit, define as a Regiment, Ship, Corps Volunteers, Firm, or any other body of gentlemen work ing together at the same profession or calling. If any of the above units are not strong enough to provide a complete crew, then any combination of two milar units may be rande. A Club is not include in the definition of a unit Distance,
was afterwards presented by Hon. Basil Taylor Miss Lyon presented the prizes at the close, and with a beautiful bouquet and silver flower holder. Cheers for Miss Lyon concluded the proceedings,
LAND-OWNERSHIP BY FOREIGNERS
AMAMIN JAPAN,
As one who has worked long in China, I ask you on China's behalf for goodwill and sympathy, and as a man and Chri tian I call on you as mon and Christians to give the move- ment your most serious consideration and the
Peal your fallest support!
all of you who know levo's orchard closes, Gather for them from all your wealthofblesecu,
Bond down the boughs for those beyond the wall.
And shake the branchos that the fruit may fall!"
I remain,Yours vory faithfully,
ROBERT HART.
EXPERIMENTING WITH RUBBER IN SIAM. With the extraordinary prices rubber shares have been fetching lately it is not surprising remarks the Bangkok Times, that the suitability of various places in Siam for the growth of rubber should be considered. An interesting
At a meeting of the Committee appointed one mi. Considerable interest was manifested in omsider the Bill for granting to foreign to this rap, which was productive of good rowing sidents in Japan the right to own land, hold dospit the patches of rough water that were in the House of Representatives, on the 9th encoured. Four teams had entered, bat instant, Count Komara, Minister for Foreign Civil Errico scratched. The three starters the Bill passed the Diet the law would not Affairs, in reply to questions, said that even if kept w together until past the island, when go into operation at once. As a preliminary Kent who seen to have a slight lead from the the Government would make minute in- Volantis, and gradually improved their post-restigations regarding land-owning rights in tion, faning by a length and a half, the Federated States did not grant suoh States, and in caso a majority of Voluntire lost accond place through stopping privilege to Japanese subjects, Japan woul before he finish, and though they made an not grant the privilege to Americans. effort tretrieve their mistake they were half a
The Minister farther stated that among foreign Tength hind Bedford. Time-7m. 3a,
countries Switzerland, Germany and the United States were recognised as Federal States. The Jand-ownership in Switzerland was far more st. Ibaiberal than in any other country. In the case Bowb-Lt. M. Williamson-Napier 11 3 of Germany, with the exception of only one experiment in this direction is now being started State, land ownership rights were granted to at Chautabor, on land near the waterfalls. foreigners. In Amarica poli-State in its Thera-le already adjoining this land a flourish 11 6 own laws, and for this reason the questioning coconut plantation Samples of the 8 3 of whether or not land ownership In Japan earth were forwarded to experts in the should be granted to Americans would be F. M. 8 for examination and have bean settled from a broad and general stand favourably reported upon, the suggestion boing. Bow...ant. C. Doug for at lbs. point. In granting foreigners the privilege made that a small propertion of sane should 100 of owning land in Japan, it was of course be mixed with the earth. An order of 70,000 ... 119 necessary to make some restrictions, for the Para rubber sode was then in ... 10 10 purpose of self-defence, and in coussquense the and the seeds arrived in Bangkok recently
1
FIRSTAN H.M.S., Kent.
7
17
2.bient. M. E. Highton
2 lieut, RS. Sriord
Stroke,Jav. H. Š. Crole Roos
"LOADS: KITA ·
Capt. Baird, Viveash. b Hattliwara á Lieat Wedd. c Vivensb, b Currie
Cpl Hills, e Battliwarade in jaland- Bdm. Miller, o and b Carrio
Lieut. Hart, a Higginbottom, b Peter Lee Cpt. Suundors, lbw Curric Pt. Barrand, o Vivonsh, b Peterson Pio, Farrow, b Battliwara Lout Norman, not out; Loe.-Cpl. Butter, not out Pt. Johining, did not bat
Extras
P. Carrie
Total for 8 wickets Bowling Analysis.
M.
7 1 8. Batuliwara ...“. D 0. H. Paterson intrin
28
HONGKONG REGATTA,
Cox st. Paym. B. A. Stinton
BECOND.
HMS. Bedford.
2... Lieut. F. Eridgeman: 3...ut. B. Wharton
Stroke-Ident, D, Brodie
Cox.. Trowby
THIRD.
Hongkong Volunteers, Bow......L H. C. Bayer
2. Quer C. A. C. Rodrigues 3. Guer A. A. Carvalho Stroke. Ser A. I. Carroll
Cox... Carroll
12
12
placed
10 10 Hokkaido, Formosa, South Saghation and forti in mud and in first class condition, Some ...10 4 fiod zones in Japan had been exaladed from the were re-transhipped to Chantaboon by the Laem districts in which foreigners would be allowed Sing, the balance being bought locally. The to own land. Russia also excinded the Amur progress of the azporimont will be wateked with region, the Caucasus and the boundary districts. great interest. We hear that since the original 10 5 British Colonists, such as those from British have been placed to the extent of 100,000 seeds, 910 and ownership law in Japan will not apply to order for seeds was despatched, other özdere
st. lbai
11 8 India, Canada and the Transvaal, unless they and a number of other selected plots will be
20 2 are included in the treaties existing hotween
811 Japan and the mother-country
in-law. So, in Porth, a young amateur photo-goad and took the ball from the foot of Brewster. grapher climbed to a window beneath which the
From a breakaway Reid had hard lines with a Field Marshal would pass, or, perhaps panse The position was excallent, bat, unfortunately long shot which would certainly have found the it commanded little view, save the top of a not with a few inches loss elevation. The game bowler hat. Something had to be done; the at this period must have had a gelling effect on photographer put two fingers in his mouth, and a spectator who was making himself not only blow an appalling whistle. The stratagem was diagrosable by his remarks, but showing his good. Kilchoner looked up. The Governor ignorance of the sport by his load appeals; looked up. The Promier looked up. Even Sir someone in the crowd must have been one John Forrest looked up. There is now available, too many for him, however, as his disagreeable for private direniation in Perth, an admirable insinuations about the referes suddenly cessed, photograph of all those dignitaries-fall face, and the game was allowed to go on in the same. orderly manner to which we are accustomed, in at elons quartors, with their months open.
this part of the world Taylor was responsible, for the third goal, but the point was a fitting
This event, postponed from a fortnight before, finish to a combined effort in which Bronster,
tools place on Saturday afternoon at Fanwil Ryan and Taylor participated. This really decided the match, as the Ruffs kept the upper Reclamation, and proved highly successfit hand throughout and Brewster added another, The attendance was not so large as named, das to making the score four to nil for his team. The the many counter attractions, but the interest in new lease of life, and maning down the
represented. The programme was thoroughly. find with the pass from Sullivan, Watkins comprehensive, including rowing, yachting and brought Block to his knees to
6TH RACEFFICERS' GIGS AND WEALERS & motor boat events, and though the unfortunate magnificent drive. The ball was clearly misunderstanding with. Canton was responsible Open to officer the Floet in giggelar cleared, but Dalsiel was on it, and notied for the absence of crown from that port there was Distance, ons The three boats untered wer before Black had a chance to recover.
Good time was kept and the officials responsible flagship reproatives were completely out of nevertheless a good entry for the various events. from the Mir, Kont and Bedford, but the are to be congratulated on the manner in which the race. A struggle was witned the discharged their rospective duties. The bouwo. Fistford halde lead, Band of the Rajputs under Bandmaster Coke scarcely crept up at finished discoursed selections during the afternen Bedfo
ohind the leser. As the
The following is said to be the chores sang on the London Stock Exchange, but the refrain will doubtless run through many minds in Hongkong
What price Rubber?
Rubber's going VA
While Kafirs are lagging "in the lane"; ball being centred the Yardern seemed to take a the regatta was general, the Services being well
So you need not blubber,
If you hold a bit of Rubber
For it's up, op, up again!
But rubber is not the only boom in Hengkang, the same way, and the with some money to spare are buying against the time when the drug will command almost fabulons prices.
Oplum dominates Chine" speculators in much
RODERICH RANDOM.
Bare
In the closing stages of the game both goals hed narrow escapes, but the players wore mostly played to a finish, and time was called with the
score:
STK BATHE BROWN CHALLENGE CUP Open to theropean Garrison of Hongking by Regiment orps in six-cared Gigs. Distance, ons mile, R.GA, decided to put in one lastead of there, but even then they failed to do anythie The E.E. held the lead all the way from tiffs and won with six or seven lengths to s Time--7m. 23 2/58.
R. E Buffs
grad
Jength
Jaslice, in
planted in the course,
"VANGUARD" COMMISSIONED.
Mr. Kawamura, Vice Minister of Jud reply to questions, stated that land-ownership be transferred to their descendants of other was commissioned at Devenport on the 1st inst. rights acquired by foreigners in Japan might The battleship Fangward (19,500 tous), which parties. In caso a foreign landowner absconded by Captain J. B. Eastase, late commander of from Japan his successor might take over the the Gunnery School, Devonport, with the brew property, in accordance with the provisions of of the Bulwark, is the first of the Nelson class of whether or not foreigners owning land in bos notable addition to the strength of the the Civil Law. With respect to the question of the improved Dreadnought type. She will Japan will enjoy public rights pertaining to his Pirat Division of the Home Fleet, in which she property, it was impossible to make say do will replace the Bedwark (15,200 tons). The finite statement at present.
Vanguard is the fifth Dreadnought battleship Mr. W. Nagashima, of the Belpakaj, raised a to hoist the pennaat, taking, with the question regarding parpatnal leases. He pointed three battleship ornisers, eight vessels of out that certain classes in the Civil Law did not similar type in full commixtion. This number
a feed it would be necesary to Collingwood, sister ships of the Vanguard. gland ownership by foreigners in Japan will be increased to 10 during this month ter vent of the proposed foreign hard-owner the commissioning of the St. Vincent and tho on amendment in the Civil Law. The The St Vincent will reliers the Lord guard Surohn's Law Purchase Law in Japan was not applicable Ragahip of Rear-Admiral F. C. Sturdee, com
Vice-Minister therefore asked to be manding the Fattle Squadron of the Home
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Previous to the presentation of the Shield rogatta was under the follow dir Frederick she lighter boat, acknande seven seconds to Past years various question tornas Fleet, and the Collingwood will replace the
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and medals, the Hon. Mr, Gresson said he had
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