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GOLF AT FANLING.
RESULTS OF YESTERDAY'S
COMPETITIONS.
TAR HONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1918.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
MILITARY "THE REST." Considerable alterations had to made in the composition of "The Best's" team in the exhibition match in aid of the Tobacco Fund at Happy Valley ye ordar Owing to the death of two of their comrades the Navy mom could not play, and their places were filled by men
"ANALSATIA OF ROGUES
AND VAGABONDS.” SHANGHAI A TESTERING SORE IN THE BODY POLITIO OF CHINA.
MAGISTRATE'S STRONG COMMENT IN
"THE ARMS CASE.
The coame at Fading--was busy throughout yesterday when an eighteen i hole boger competition, and a mixed foursomes competition were played off Play commenced in the early morning selected from various military teisme,sessor, and Magistrate Yu, the with the eighteen hele bogey competition. under handicap. There were about forty competitors, and when the last of these came in just before tea time it was found that a tig had been made for the first place, Capt. Campbell and Mr. D. D. Kraft finishing up all-squaro.
There was a large crowd of spectators, and from the manner in which the gate opened there appeared every possibility that the encounter would provide som excellent football. "The Rest" were early aggressive, but the Military clear ed their lines, and Townsend, gaining The mixed foursome competition of possession at the other end, shot for goal eighteen holes, medal play, under bandi- the ball passing between Railton's legs. cap, in which the competitors chose their The ball had scarcely been planted back own opponents and partners, attracted into the contre before Davies scored with afty players. The best card was returned pretty attempt from the left. Gibson by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphrey took the ball, but failed to hold it. The with 105, less 27, a nett total of 78, which Rest had not recovered from this shock was a most commendable achievement in face of the long handicap. The next beste yet another point had been scored against them, Swan beating the custo
Continuing witness ga'd that he did not approach any foreigner over baying these firearms. Neither did he dong, through the Chinese. He had seen the list furnished by the accused of the arms for sale, and it. was possible that the inside knowledge that those Chinese bad was due to some broker telling the Chinese the mæmber of rifles there were, He did not know of any other brokera soiling arma, “Butside Morrison and himself.
What about the two gonilomer, Mere Bornee Moss and Gilmore-They might have been dealing in arms. I don't know, they did not huy say from me.
How was it you did not make any at- tentpt to sell these rifles for Sennecker I did try to sell them to the compradore of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank,
At the Mixed Court, Shanghai, on Dec. 20th, bofore Mr. Grant Jones, British A
case was concluded in which Yan Ching-foo, Tong Yong-tsang, Chan Ah-chau, Tưoo Ling-yi and Traung Teang-ling were charged with having, on December 2nd, attempted to sell firearms in the Settlement, without having obtained a licence from the Muni cipal Council to do so, and further with aspiring to keep certain military arms, to wit, rifles, without official permission,
It will be remembered this at the last hearing the Court found the first three prisoners guilty.
Jackson Carlos Lewis, an American said, he knew that his name had been mon-three weeks ago tioned in the case by Morrison,
Outside again,
under discussion, Morrison stated he was Mr. Newman-In this particular case acting as your agent in connection with the sale of 15.000 Hanyang rifles?
Morrison never acted as my sent for the
rifles,
card was supplied by Mr. and Mrs, dian with a shot that should most versale of 18,000 Hanying rifles or any other H. J. Gompertz with 114, loss 26, nett. tatal 88. Play was always very keen and the full details of the games will be given ister.
tainly have been saved. Thereafter "The Best" were a discouraged and beaten
nor's medal is fixed for January 2nd, and combination, the final for January 8th.
Did you know of such a sala?—I did. Will you give the full circumstances to teas. Their display was colourless, and the Court; all the details of such sale - The semi-final of the foursomes compoti oompletely lacking in purpose and foreIn my business as a commission agent, I tion which is being played for the Gowerfulness, while, on the other hand, their received a commission from one George
opponents displayed the most effective Sennecker,
What nationality was George Ben- Thoir defence easily hold
necker -German, I believe. When I re the opposing front rank, and their forceived the commission, it was type-written, wards, who showed a remarkable undersigned by Sennecker and myself, and there standing, gave a sparkling exhibition of were two other persons present when we
signed it, a olaan, clever forward work. Davies in
What was the commission for -Commis- particular was at the height of his formion to sell 18,000 second-hand Mauser and the opposing defence utterly failed rifles. to restrain him, He received valuable aid from
Peplow, the Shropshires
CRICKET.
Did you make my further effort -No. Whore did Sennecker get his rifles from I do not know.
You satisfied yourself that the rifle existed because you saw them Were they the rifles that you were to sell? Yes.
Do you know if they are in the settle. ment? They were in the settlement up to
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He was told that by Chinese but he did not know where the rifles ware destined. Sonnecker was not now in Shanghai, behalf and testified that he would not have Taco Lingiyi gave evidence on his own
had anything to do with putting through the deal if he had thought that the com- mander had not had a permit,
The fifth defendent, giving an account of how he was arrested, said that as they neared Hongkow Police Station the com mander said, "Here we are, come in here," and he was arrested. He would have dono no business unless the commander had produced his permit
Woo Zung-kwang and Zung Zeh char were charged with a similar offence on December 8th,
Det. Bergt, Givens said thay he told Wu that he would want the rifles to make an attack on the Arsenal the next night. Wu Were you to sell or to buy-To sell. suggested that it was rather a dangerous! For them Yes; at a commission of 10thing to discuss such matters in a teashop as there were always detective's seconcis about. Witness then asked upon what
per cont.
HONGKONG . · KOWLOON,
There was a brilliant and exciting finish to this game on the Hongkong winger, and from Swan. Before the in Cricket Ground yesterday, Kowloon terval Davies again beat "The Rest's" did you have anything to do with the con- conditions the goods were to be delivered, gaining a rietory with but little time to custodian, and in the second half, when bract for 1,500 revolvers-There were and it was stipulated that half the money
spare by four runs. Pearce was batting with such confidence that at one time it appeared most probable that Hongkong would win with wickets to spare, but after the first three men were disposed of there was little prolonged resistance to the Kowloon trundlers. Thursfield, who was put on to bowl when Hongkong wore within mossurable distancy of victory,į
took three wickets very quickly at small oat The feature of the day, however,
was the brilliant and forceful display of Claxton for Komoon. His century w33 compiled by powerful strokes all roun the wicket. He was well soć and appare
ently quits master of the bowling when he unexpectedly fell victim to Brand Scores and analysis:
"KOWLOON.
First Innings, 165,
HONGKONG PIRST 'INNINGS.
T. E. Pearce, o Braga, b Mocasík 36
R. O. Hutchison, e Macaskill, b Reed 92
H. E. Muriel, b Kay
R. N. Anderson, b Kay
E. J. R. Michell,
Reed
I. A. Brand, b Reed.
M. M. Maas, b Read
A. L. Quce, run out
R. Kennedy, b Kay....
R. E. O. Bird, run out....
D. E. Donnelly, not out
Braga
Reed
Extras ....
Macaskill
Total
Bowling Analysis,
11
the military completely monopolized the exchanges, three more points were scored by Swan (two) and Davies. The Rest" fickled what appeared on paper to be a formidable combination, but several of the men were completely off their game, and failed to do themselves justice; ›
The tears were:- MILITARY Rogers (R. E.); Caple (R.G.A.) and Coxon (RE.); Smith (..), Williams (K.E.L.I.), and Towne
ond
(R.G.A.); Youngman (B.GA) Townsend (R. E.), Davies (A.O.C.), Swau (R.G.A), and Peplow (K.S.LI)..
We have a certain number of revolver;
1,500 Mausers.
in cash should be deposited with a Mr. Who were the pricipals and agents Almeida, a Portuguese lawyer, who would that Rheinhardt gave a commission to be responsible for the good faith of the was my agent for buying from me, me. Marrison was buying from me. Ho seller.
Did you know for whom Morrison was buying ?-No, I did not.
With regard to the 20,000 German rifles, did you range any sale or not?No; I did not.
Did that deal go through-For 1,500, no, while I had the commission.
For whom were the revolvers intended Whom were they to be sold to When Bannocker gave me the commission it was clearly understood that the rifles were not to be sold to the Chinese
Did you at any time bear of the prob ablo destination of these rifles-No. I for India or the Straits heard it said they were probably intended
And
THE HEBT Gibson (R.G.A.); M. Raiton (H.K.) and Wall (K.S.LI,); Who did you get that information from Woods (A.0.0.), J. Stewart (H.K.), -I heard it discussed among different and T. R. Chassels (H.K.); Draper parties. Schratter and Eickhoff were buy (R.G.A.), J. Stalker, (H.K.), W. Vng for the Straits and shipping for the
Straits. Peunoi (H.K.). H. MoTavish (H.K.), What other deals have you had in arma?
I have not had any outside of those. and Pearce (R.).
At this juncture Mr. Newman handed
Mr. F. W. Wright controlled the game excellently. The linesmen were Mr. W F. Knapton and Gunner Payne.
PROSPECTS OF THE WAR,
Mr. Almeida, a Portuguese lawyer, said that he was approached by a Mr. Pereira who told him he was acting on behalf of someone else in a deal of arms, and wanted him to draw up contract between the parties. He was told that the seller was. foreigner and he une antisfied as far as the buyer was conserned that the transaction was a bona fide one. He was also to re ceive half the purchase price in och and, after the purchaser had geon the arms, to
hand that over to the seller, but there were eertain conditions, put in the contract which made him doubt whether the sims did exist and, so frightened was he of hav- ing a trick played on him, that he secured a revolver to ensure that the money en- trusted to him should not be stolen,
In answer to Mr. Newman, witness said that the name of the seller was Mr. Crowle, He was introduced to witness as the seller, but frankly he did not believe that these parlies ever had any arms
Mr. B. A Pereira deposed that he was an agent for Behraiter, who had told him
to the witness a document, which was sign-that the arms were in the settlement.
ed by the compradore of the Hongkong Mr. Newman-Morrison said that he and Shanghai Book and witnessed by would not sell them to Russians-Who Murs. Barnes Moss and J. J. Gilmore. Schratter Schratter would sell them to It stated: Shanghai, October 16th. On anybody. (Laughter.) demand and after inspection, the rifles bo ing found in a serviceable condition, will pay J. C. Lewis TB. 412,500 in bank notes for 18,000 rifles and 1,500,000 cartridges. Witness recognized the document.
Mr. Newmar-Did that go through ?-- 15,000 Mauser rifos.
I
Mr. Musso then asked that the second defendant, who had committed his offence on Chinese territory, should be handed over to the Arsenal Authorities, a fequest. which was grinted.
JAPANESE OFFICER'S VIEWS.
Woo said he had not been engaged in Major Ninomiya, e Japanese officer who
the business before. A Japanese broker ∙148 has been attached to the Allied Head
Have you seen say other document relat- had told him that there was a Russian who. quarters in Flanders, has just passed through Malaya on his way back to Japan. to any deal of arms at any other place! wanted to buy atms and that the Russian Interviewed by a representative of the Yes, I have seen a number of documents had a foreign permit. He was out of em Times of Maloya, as to the trend of the from time to time. People came to buy ployment when he was approached and war, Major Ninomiya omphatically stated arms. Some brought to me various decu consequently took the matter up. that in his opinion the Allies would have ments saying, they had monagi on deposit an overwhelming victory over the Huns with various books. and their other partners in crime, though he did not think that such final victory could be expected before the end of 1910, thus Justifying Lond Kitchener's first pre. diction of a three years' waf ̧.
Q.
34. E.
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5 026
0
20
4
ยี 0 49
9 2
21.
3
.110
KOWLOON BROOXD INNINGS
Kay
A, A. Chxton, Brand
S. M. Whyte, b Brand
J. V. Braga, run out ......
20
KR Macaskill, o Mitchell, b Braad 2
I. P. Thursfeld, not out ..
Major Robertson, e Mitchell, b Brand
3
31
E. B. Boed, b Brand
J. P. Robinson, Mitchell, b Bird,
. H. Taylor, b Brand
W. Kay, at Gace, b Bird.......
14
12
Dr. Forsyth, c Pearce, b Bird
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis.
0. บ. B.
Brand
21
2
77
Bird
16.2
Mans
3:
D 21
.6
23
25
Anderwat
Donuclly
W
Asked his opinion of the Allies' troops, the Major, who saw much service during the Russo-Japanese war, stated that the British infantryman was the finest fact soldier in the world, his rifle fire being wonderfully curate wheres, on other hand, the machine-trained Teuton sollior fired blind'y on command.
Major Ninomiya was also loud in his
the
WEB
21 praise of the French artillery, adding that the work of the French "1753 simply marvellous, and this in spite of the great advance that has been made of recent vors in the science of artillery shooting..
Proceeding, the Major predicted that the wars and with the suddenness with which it started a conclusion which seemed almost inevitable in view of the vast inroad made by Germany upon her reserves of "gun-fodder" and her ever dwindling supply of munitions.
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3 0 27 0 i
HONGKONG MCOND INNINGS,
T. E. Pearce, run aug in 70. R. O. Hutchison, and b Macaskill... 46 R. N. Anderson, o Robinson, b Road 38
R. A. Brand, run out.........
H. E-Muriel, b-Reed
M. J. Maas, e Taylor, & Reod
15
The Japanese, he went on to say, were very prond of their alliance with Great Britain, and there was nothing which they would not do to further tho Allied cause, 8 Even now the Japanese arsenals were working at full speed, almost night and day, in the manufacture of arms, big and small, and ammunition for the Russians.
A. L. Gace, b Thursfield
7
10
D. E. Donnelly, c Robinson, b Thurs-
Leid
A
R. Kennedy, b Thursfield
E. J. R. Mitchell, bw, b Taylor
8
RE. 0, Bird, not out
Extras
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS,
W
Kay
Head
20.6
930 80
3
Taylor
1 29
1
Braga
31
0
Macaskill..
Q
22
1
0
16
B
Robinson Thursfeld
It is interesting to learn that the Major
saw the Prince of Wales at the Frond, and, with many others, was greatly impressed by the bravery and manly-bearing of is Royal Highnes
The Bank of England has lost, about 500 male members of its staff through enlist ment, and any more who wish to join the Army must send in their resignations firss. As a piece of special information, the re- signations may not be coepted! At the present moment the Bank employs about
300 girl clerks (No chance of, & suscep:
tible man keeping his balance there.)
In particular, have you seen a contract dated about November 3rd, 1915-Thero was a contrect about that time but I could not be sure of the date..
Mr. Newman-I think at one time you did see a number of arms?Yes, I might
In giving judgment, Mr. Grant Jone said:Before I proceed to deny with the prisoners theme'ves, I wish to draw atten tion to the deplorable state of affairs in the Bettlement, as revealed during the course of this trial, What should be the habitat of a peaceful commercial commn- nity has become an Alsatia of rogues and vagabonds, nativo and foreign. In ts present condition Shanghai is & festering sore in the body politic of China. The evi- dence addnoad before us shows that there Did you see any at Garden Bridge-was, and presumably still is, as enormou I did not see any, but I understood that quantity arms in the Settlement: that there were some underneath Garden those arms have not arrived through the Bridge
Love...
Where were those arma1-There were some arms aboard junks here,
Where-Outside Wooung..
proper channels but have been smuggled Which particular lot was there 1 The into our midst and that disreputable same fifteen thousand.
foreign individuals, and diereputable In junks -No, under loga.
Chinese are vying with each other in the When was that About four months trafic, & traffic which can have no other ago.
purpose than to effect a breach of the ment You have heard about afteen thoundtrality laws of the ountry or to promote
domestic disturbance and civil strifes, Hanyung rifles 1-Yos.
He passed the following sentences: Ching-lou, 4 months; Tong Yong-tang, 4 months; Chan Ah-chou, 2 months; Tsoo Ling-yi 18 months; Terung Tsang-ling, 15 months and Wu Zung-kwang, '18 months,
But you have ret had anything to do with those No. I don't think there are fifteen thousand Hasyang rifles in existence.
Morrison stated to the Court thas the rifles were only to be sold to Chinose be cause if they got in to the hands of the belligerent Powers the opposing Powers would raise international complications! never heard anything about that,
were
The two Christian Boientists in Berlin As a matter of fact you say that not only have been condemned to six months im- you not instructed not to sell to prisonment for causing the death of their Chineso, but to sell to foreigners It was patients The judges seent to have regard- distinctly understood that they were noted the whole proceedings rather in the to be sold to Chiness whether they had a light of a welcome change in the routine permit or not.
Why was that?-I do not know. Rather curious, Did it not strike you
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