*
SPORT.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
The R.G.A. did the Club a good turn Jas Starday when they robbed the Nuvy of point in the Hongkong Lengue. The Raches in this langue are not much behind. the Club have only three matches to play
uplete their programnto- These in cimke, however, the Navy tearn difficult proposition--and
Ure
a very
R.U.A wh, although they were rather lucks.
THE HONGKONG DAILY SPEESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18in, 1919.
HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE ALLEGED BLACKMAIL AND
YESTERDAY'S COMMITTEE
MEETING
A meeting of the Hongkong Cricket Longe was held yesterday evening in the Lieut. Cary Hongkong CC. pavilion. presided, and there were present one representative from each of the Clubs in the League, with the exception of the Kowloon C.C., which was represented by dre members.
THREATS.
DEMAND FOR MONEY OR LIFE.
request.
Sergeant Murphy, in relating the facts
CANTON NEWS.
[BY COURTERY OF THE "OHONG NGÔI
Ae interesting case came up for hearing
CANTON, January 17th. before Mr. J. B. Wood, at the Magis: TuS MILITARY GOVERNMENT AND PLACE.
The Military Government gave a fare tracy, yesterday, in which two Chinese were charged with demanding 100 from well dinner to the envoys who will start another Chinese, who was threatened with shortly for the Conference with the The envoys will demand: (1) the murder, if he failed to comply with the North.
restoration of the old Parliament; (2);
A protest from the Manchar Regi
the division of the country into several have already defeated the korsi tent onerment claiming a wit against the R... in of the case, stated that the complainant military sections for demobilisation: (3); before via season The gun put out a mach in which the .E. only fielded was the sun of the compradore of the the increase of military expenditure in five nun, was discussed. Capt. Wahl Bank Line of Steamers. On January, the Bouth-West Provinces; (4) berlain Air best eleven of the sounen on Satur
Lient. Torr, who had been representating the R.E., conceded the 15th, & night, while complainant was schemes for restoration of the South Wort da last. moved from the forward line to Fight points to the Manchester.
walking along Reclamation Street, Yau Provinoes; (6) the recognition of all the back, was a great bacness, and played a
mati, with a friend, four men, two of proclaimation issued by the Military Laruncadous game for the Artillerymen,
whom were the defendants, accosted him. Government. He and Sharman made a very for pair of bucks, and with Talfourd in the half back me, and Taylor in goal. the R.A. Bell, defence is now a very sound one
who has been in hospital, came into the half-back line, and Middleton went for ward, which also
A protest from Mr. R. J. Edwards, in regard to the extension of Lime granted
to the R.G. A and the CRC by the Navy One of the men pushed the complainant THE SOLDIERE AND THE POLICE. and the University by which the former asitle and then charged him with inter- Clubs gained wins was then discussed and, fering with the sister of one of the do
was decided, on the proposition of Mi
t
There was another conflict between the military and the police yesterday. The police wore attacked when raiding an opium den, which is said to be ander the
Sath, seconded by Capt. Wahl, that fendants. They stated that they required Role 14, fixing certain times to which 8100 to set the mattor right, adding that improved matters play abali be continued, be strictly adher. if the money was not paid to them on protection of the soldiers.
ed fe, and the matches in question be the following morning they would stab A place was appointed this decision the him to death.
where the money should be handed over R.G.A. and the CR.C each lose 14:33
and defendante then disappeared after points which they had gained.
making the teain a well balansed one. fact that they effected a draw with the! powerful Nary team speaks for itself, for
is the Shield competition the sailors won by five goals to one.
The Club gained their second victory over the Curse Athletic, on Saturday
The Chinese were unlucky in having a
ther Against penalty awarded
for
hands," their supporters, contending ibat it was recidental, but the referee is the sole judge and there can do no ques tioning his decision. The fact that the Club west by three goals to one makes it more satisfactory, from their point of view, then if the penalty had decided Line Tel The Athletic are playing weli, and so far have been distinctly unlucky
declared drawn.
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A protest from Mr. L. J Blackburn, having dropped a knife on the ground. Complainant us Acting Captain of the Kowloon ...as a sort of a warning. claiming a win against Craigengewer on and his father reported the matter to the the ground that in the match played a Policu, who formulated a claver plan for the admiral in Canton sad a large suin fortnight ago the Craigengower team were the apprehension of the defendants. Tiky of money has been raised for this purpose. nutrendy to shari në 2,15 p.m., was next gave the youth 800 in bank notes, the Mr. Blackburn ex-numbers of which had been taken down, læfore the meeting. plaind that Kowloon did not want the and asked him to keep the appointment, points but had adopted the attitude they Meanwhile the police, led by, witness, had as a protest against the barracking surrounded the meeting-place. Unfortu which had taken place when Craigengowernately the men did not turn up as the
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before were batting.
appointed hour, but did av an hour later Mr. J. R. Wood, three Chinese were THE "IZ". LAMBERT CHAMBERS, THE "S.E.G." M. F. G. Thompson, of Craigengower, and then conducted complainant to a charged, on remand, with being slow,
$23,00 each. said that some of those who created the
was to the effect that the three CHEAPER MODELS From $6.75 each to $17.50 each. disturbates were not members of the Club vacant piece of ground. Here the money aways on board the Nora Sing. The evid $22.00 each. at all. Upon his assurance that there should the constables surrounded the place, and defendants, with several others, They
SPECIAL TERMS TO CLUBS, SCHOOLS AND SERVICE TEAMS, " Ten Fepofitum of the occurrence Mr.
[10 Backhura withdrew the protest, and the first defendant was arrested by a banished from Siam as undesirables and Chinese constable, while the second de-
ware put on board the vessel to be taken master dropped
fendant ran into the arms of witnees. The to Swatow, when the other men disem- A proposal from Mr. Blackburn that
other two men, however, managed to barked defendants remained hidden and the Lengque matches played up to the pre-
The police knew one of these were only discovered after the bout had send should be wiped out, and the League cape, recommenced, with each Club to play nice, but he had disappeared and could left the port.
not be found. The bank notes were found) in the Shield competition. [unich against every uther,
first defendant, thus qualifying to meet the Athletic in accordance the semi-final The sappers has a good sovander team although they have to reserves, and
LD Lul winning 1957
always take their reverses, however, in a
One really goudi good sporting spirit. slot in their forward line would make au intense difference to them.
At their third attempt the Royal Eu gineers disposed of the Stal and De
jartments
it is quite possible that they will win their way into the final
Leager Lable DOW stands
LEAGUE TABLE.
225
wae exchanged and a fow minutes later ence
gave L
wore
ENGLAND AND AMERICA-
OUR DEMOCRATIC KING.
Mr. Wood, in fixing the defendant al HI strict with the rules found no
each, with the alternative of three days' Complainant Before Lis meeting closed, how.
contradictory hard labour, remarked that as the over, it was denied that the League rules, account of what had happened on the day Siamese Government had paid for their
ats admitted, were sobie what in question.
pasage and was responsible for the de- lul a antiquated, should be revised for next
Bergeant Murphy remarked that, for aportation it rested with that Government school-boy, witness was very stupid.
to see the orders properly carried out There is no first division match at the season's cracket
The Valley to-day, although there were uri ginally two matches down for decision. Follows The best watch will be that between Bt. Joseph's College and the Navy reserves in the accond division which takes place at St The Navy ground 2.30 pm. Jos hond the league, with a game in Hund. but the Navy reserves me clo" tuus gh to worry the College team con side bly and if the sailors wan day they will go to the top of the league. The Navy This both have good records. Lean have scored 32 goals with only four and St. Joseph'a ure against them, oredited with 20 goals with three against them. At their hust meeting St Joseph's won by three clear goats.
Cift
The
University have scratched their match with the Staff and Departments; in fact, it is rumoured that they are with. drawing from the league. The only other league match is between the South Chan Athletic reserves and the 87th Company, R.Q.A Each team has two wing to its credit, so the encounter should be an veh one, the Chinese being the more scientific put the soldiers are the heavier. Baff and Departments have arranged friendly game with the Hard Co. which will take place on the Navy ground at
TO-DAY'S MATCHES
HONGKONG LEAGUE, DIVISION HI
The
St. Joseph's College ». Navy Reserves. Navy ground, kick-off 2.30 p.m.
Bouth China Athletic Reserves 88th Co. R.G.A., Club ground, kick-off 2.39
D.,
FRIENDLY.
Stand Departments . Hard Co. RGA., Navy ground, kick-off 4 p.m.
LEAGUE TABLES TO DATE.
HONGKONŲ LIAUDE, DITIBIONI GOALS.
Club. H.K..F.C. Navy R.G.A.
+
R. E.
Navy
(UP TO JANUARY 11T8).
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First defcodant stated that on the previous day complainant touched the hand of the sister of the man not in qué tody. This the man resented and wanted to assault complainant, but was stopped by one of his friends. Complainant was 16 subsequently assaulted and when he (de feodant) heard of this he went to the place to try and arrive at a compromise. A meeting was arranged through com- plainant's friend, who did not wish the inaller to be made public, or that his
Sir Arthur Stoel-Maitland remarked parents should know. Complainant stated that the League of Nations projen had that he was willing to pay $20 to the his heartiest support. One of the most
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CRICKET.
HONGKONG C.C. ». ROYAL
ENGINEERS.
A cordial welcome was extended to ro presentatives of the American Trade Pressi by the English speaking Union at Criterion Restaurant. Sir Arthur Steel Maitland, M.P., presided during the first part of the proceedings, and Mr. John Hodge, M.P., afterwards.
sister a compensation. Complainant potent influences would be complete"
then went to a pawn shop and after understanding between the two English- pawning a piece of jewellery, gave speaking countries. (Cheers.)
Mr.
to his frend to hand it to witness. This
friend further stator that complainant
The following will represent the Club repented of what he had done. He as on their ground in the above match this afternon T E. Pearce (capt.), F. J. sured wiles that there would be no Rome. 11. E. Donnelly, F W. Strouble with the Police or anything. The Evans, P. W. Hamilton, P. Jacks, R Remedy, M. M. Mas, Capt. Murray, second defendant stated that he was pre- F. Suttin and C. C. Zeveryn.
Here at the assault but did not participate
ENDIAN 16C. » CIVIL SERVICE,
Lord. editor of the
Henry G. Textile World Journal, paid high tribute to the great thought which had conceived the interchange of such visits between the There could be Anglo-Saxon peoples.
no happier way of bringing the two na Liuns into closer tough, and no better way of anabling them to understand ch other. In his vioiy, it was not only desir- able but a duty that the interchange of
The following will represent the Indian
witness for the prosecution corroch visita should be continued, especially during the period of reconstruction, both Recreation Club in their friendly cricket borated the defendante statement to a in Great Britain and in the Unitod
States. match against the Civil Service Cricket certain extent. He said that the sum
12 at.
A
Club 2ut Eleven, on the latter's ground mentioned first was $200, but that the to-day. D. K. Khoras (cup), Á, Á. Rumjan, S., D. Janail, B. A. Leanil, escaped man afterwards stated he would H. Istu, E. Mooedoen, G. Earde, G. Partabrai. E. M. Hafeek, V. A. Hydist and Markur.
HONGKONG SHIELD COMPETITION.
SEMI-FINALISTS.
Royal Navy Hongkong F.C. Royal Engineers a South China Ath.
letic
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4 } U 10 3
432 36
6 China Ath... 5 0 2 6 12 301 &
UNITED KRIYACK LEAQUE,
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Hongkong FC. 4 R.L.
4
satisfied with $100.
Mr. John Hodgo stated that the war would have been fought in vain and the victory would be useless if it did not bring together in cloner bonds the whole of the English-speaking peoples of the Mr. Wood remanded defendants in the women and the blood of the men, shed.
world. (Cheers. Surely the tones of Police custody so that the f'olies might be together, would form a octment stronger The common sacrifice given at opportunity of finding the other than iron bands.
of tears and blood would bind the Eng. men and the girl,
lish-speaking, poples of the world toge ther as nothing else could, and result in a combination that would make future ware impossible. What a great future lay before the Prose of the two countries to keep that ideal before the people." (Cheers.)
AN INCORRIGIBLE THIEF.
BREAKS INTO CHINESE MER
CHANT'S SHOP,
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before
Owing to three of the College players + being it, the following will support the team in their Lougue match against the Royal Navy (R) at 4 p.m. on the Club ground to-day-. Souan, W. Ogley and A. NOther RE. Hyndman, Mr. C. D. Melbourne, a Chinese youth Xavier and B. Mareal, R. Omar, 8. Begher, E. B. Hyndman (capt.), J. Biiva was charged with stealing a quantity of
outlory, uto.
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HONGKONG LEAGUE, DIVISION 11
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Kowloon ...... 6
China Ath. Itos, B9th Co. 87th Co.
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ant. Xaviec.
HONGKONG F.C. v. KOWLOON.
This friendly match will be played on
the Hongkong FC. ground to-day (Saturday) Kick-off 4 p.m. Teams:
Mr. F. P Class, mother of another American Press delegation, said he stood in the Strand that day and saw the King and Queen and other members of the Royal family pass on their way to B Paul's Cathedral. "I saw," he proecoded, the great demonstration of English people of love for their King, the greatest proof that they regard him as one of It was stated that defendant went into themselves and sa the great democrnt that
he really is." (Chears.)
·
a shop and after stealing the articles,
put them into a basket. While he was
making off with the goods he was arrest-
Hongkong F.C.-G. Rodger; W. Hamiled. The boy lund, also, damaged the safe
ton nad A. Simmons; A N. Othor, Jin his attempt to wrench it open. He Btewart and J. D. Carrion, W. Taylor,
SMUGGLING OPIUM.
At site Magistraey, yesterday, bofote
Mr. J. A. Wood, a Chinese wag charged
A. H. Clark, D. Biochemann, E. Rilis had been previously employed an unwith being in unlawful possession of 34 and C. Jennings
Kowloon FC.-V. Dfitto; J. Jackson los boy, but and boon discharged owing fuels of raw opium,
and C. P. Cape: A. Van Langenburg, G. to potty pilfering.
Dofondant was arrested while getting
White and Lina; F. Whollor, 3. Mr. Melbourne sentenced defendant to off the Canton boat. Rauen, T. L. Knight, W. Hyder and
Mr. Wood fined dofondant B150, with.
R. Tatan, Reservesd, R. Osborne and six week hard labour, and to receive the alterative of three months' bard
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