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INTERPORT CRICKET. SELECTIONS TO PLAY AGAINST SHANGHAI
THM HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1918.
FIGHTING CONTINUES IN KWANGTUNG.
CANTONESE ADVANOR UP THE WEST RIVER,
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE. SUCCESSFUL ATHLETIC MEETING
ᎪᎢ THE RACE COURSE.SV
Arrangements are well in hand for the St. Joseph's College annual athletic
The latest news from Canton is that thei forthcoming interport cricket match besports were held at the race cours
Saturday, and "proved
Kwangsi force is retreating Northward bween Hongkong and Shanghai which is on
a great: to be played at Shanghai on May 17th. success. There was a large gathering of along the Cantan-Hankow "ailway
The Cantoness force said to number 18th and 19th, and the Hongkong Inter-pupils, both past and present, and their
7,000, from Kongmoon, assisted by the port Committee have already deänitely friends and relatives.
The weather waiver flotilla occupied Lapan on North polected ten of their players. Hongkong ideal for the purpose; and the sport was River on the sub inst. This, it is said. proposes to taka up twelve players to good. The grand stand was very files-prevents a possibly advance of Kwangsi Shanghai, and the Committe hope to fillingly decorated for the occasion, and troops from the North.
A wireless message from Sunshu re up the two remaining vacancies shortly, most enjoyable day was spent by all pre-ports that Cantonese troops have recap The list of the ten players, alteady select-sent. A challenge cup was presented, tatured, from the Kwangai force the towns - ed are na follows:-
the school by employes of the Telegraph of Pusui and Wing On, situated about 13 mile from Sanushai, and were attack- T. F. Penres (capt.), Hongkong Cricket Company, to be competed for as a chanring Kwong Lee, which is about 20 miles
Clab
pionship cup for the quarter mile race, from Samshui and 5 from Shiubing. Civil Service CricketThis event was won by Y. Hachuma, who It is added that Cantonese gunboats also proved himself, the best athlete in River did great damage to the Kwangsi Kongmoon patrolling the West L. J. Davies, Hongkong Cricket Club, the College by gaining thirteen points out forces, assisting the Cantonese land forers Rev. E. K. Quick, University,
f a possible fifteen during the meeting. to capture Pusui and Wing Ou
The Canton Baily Yewu saya that the highest reached. Cricket)
to one foresight on the part of Radio At the conclusion of the races, the Administration at Canton, both the wire Cricket. E. Ralphs, Inspector of English were put of commssion by order of prizes were presented to the winners by less stations at Wuchow and Shishing Schools, who congratulated them on the Director Fung Wai at Capton three days success of the day, and the excellent before the outbreak of the rebellious standard of efficiency reached.
Kwangsi-ites, thus cutting off direct communications of Shen Hong Ying's forces between Wuchow, Shinhing and ** | Shinkwan,, delaying their joint military
operations against Canton."
1. H. Sayers
Club,
A. A. Rumjahn, University,
II. Owen-Hughes, Hongkong
Club.
A.
E. Wood, Civil Servien
Chub
1. M. Omar, Craigengewer,
H. II. Wild, Hongkong Cricket Club, F. N. Young, Hongkong Crickez Chib. Capt Spinks (Kowloon. Cricket Club), F. Baker (Civil Service Cricket Club), and EJ, R. Mitchell (Hongkong Cricket Club) wers also invited, but they are unable to make the jou gey,
There are many changes in the side that is to visit Shanghai, as compared with that which played Shanghai in Hongkong last November, No fewer than ren names, which appeared in the November list, are missing from the present list. This is mainly due to departures from the Colony. The following who played last November have wither left the Colony permanently or are at Home on leave Cary, Ollivar, Capt. Havelock Davies, C. J. Stapleton, B. 1). Evans, H. R. B. Haneck and E B Regd.
Brother Amer expressed the thanks of the College to Mr. Ralphs för being with then that afternoon
all the very excellent arrangements way! The general committee which carried out
as follows:
Rev. Bro. Director, President.
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A CONTRADICTION.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG VAILY PRESS."]
Sta-We are surprised to learn that you have published a report in your peper on the 1st lustant concerning closing! down of the Wing On's Yagiszipod" Factories in Shanghai.
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We would like to inform you that we have received a telegram from the spid factory stating that this is not a 'strike from the employés, and the real course of this incident is the discharge of the right foremon who were not behaving themselves according to the Company's re-law. At Prescut sew foremen have been engaged. The factory will resume work on 23rd instant-Yours faithfully,
THE WING ON CO., LTD. D. JACKMAN-Sab Manager. Hongong, 21st April, 1993.
This letter by reference to the following cable from Shanghai, received through plosés at Wing On's Yangtszepoo factories Reuter's Agency: Two thousand em- struck work owing to a dispute between the local and Cantonese foremen".-ED]
EUROPEAN RESERVATION.
[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS."
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SIR,--Your
THE WEST RIVER TRAFFIC," Owing to the trouble up the West River,
correspondent Reserva fall the river boate flying the Chinese flag|tion," dies woll in calling public attention
On Wedner to "Ord.
I of 1003 as amended up ta
Chevalier Francisco Tae Yat, the Resday night a number of steamers had to
have had to stop runing. Brothers of St. Joseph's College, and the Committee of the t. Joseph College turn back when they had gone only hair Association (ex-affein):-Mr. I. p. the distance to Wuchow..
Braga, Mr. F. F. Carvalho, Mr. D. Dixen, REVENGING OUTRAGEN ON WOVEN AND AIRAS. | Mr. M.. Fernandez, Mr. J. P. Xavier; Mr. J. M. Sorola, Mr. J. C. V. Kiberio, Mrillage guards of Kongchuen and Kantong Our Canton contemporary says:- The V. E. F. Ribaric. Mr. J. M. Rocha.
assisted effectively on April 20th the allied Carton-Yunnanese in driving the Kwangi-ites northward from Sunkai, more than 1.000 volunteers participating in the attack.
Among the prizes presented was a gold medal given by the College to an old pupil, Mr. A. Rahmin, who, at the Club the 30 yards flat race championship of Lusitano Sporta on, Easter Monday, won
the Colony. The medal was given him to commemorate the event.
2,
31st December, 1912," but it seems from
your remarks that Sec. 202 of this Orin. nice nilifies the whole thing, and it is
et Orinauce is allowed to stand, difficult to see why such an absurdly from.
However, it is plain that the intention as to have a reservation for Europeans, as the title can only mean that all the The Kengchuten Hospital, of the New reserved for Europeans, and it is time are defined in said Ordinance was to be Zealand Presbyterian Mission, had an un- pleasant experience pasterday when it was that the Government put the matter be- surrounded by the village volunteers de yond doubt by either amending this Long Jump (Junior)--1. Y. Hachiuma:anding for the delivery of the Kwanza Ordinance, or having another one properly
Tek Sing. Distance: 10 feet 9 inches. Commander, Shen Yung Kuang, whom the Long Jump (Senior).-1. P. Ng Yao; villagers were unable to get Shes but The principal reason Hongkong was
mission was suspected of harbouring. The framed, succeeded in taking out ve Kwangsi-ites, founded was that Europeans would have The villagers were greatly excited over dwellings where they could not be crowded the outrages committed by the Kwangsi-
The Tests were as follows:-
. Oggeri. Distance: 18 feet...
100 Yards Flat Race (Junior).-1, Y. Kachiuma, 2, J. Cassumbhoy.
120 Yards Flat Race (Senior)-1, J.ites on their women and girls and the out by natives, and there is only one way Muller; 2, P. Ng Yao.
looting of their mart in Kantong. Aa thể to secure this.
As Tenement Dweller," in his very
50 Yards Small Boys Race (Boys 10 Kwangsi-ites had no means of knowing: years of age and under),-1, G. Sequoyahow any villagers would join the
, J. Ozorio; 3. J. Sequeira.
regular forces against them, they thought sensible letter of 23rd March, very truly it wise to retreat without much hard says, I consider that the most important fighting. On their retreat from Kaotong, step, and one which should form the the Kwangsi-ites caused some damage to lus track in Kongchen, at the railroad basis of any scheme to overcome the high authorities believe that it will be repaired rents and housing problem, is the reserva-
on day or two.
tion policy; and I cannot imagine any suc
Abbur
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440 Yards Flat Race (Senior) Challenge Cup.-1, A. Carvalho; 2, K, M. Omar. Time: 55.1-5secs,
The seventh player is R. E. A. Webster, who is apparently unable to play owing do a damaged ankle. Webster in the last Interport match gave a very good account of himself, making 35 and 3 respectively in the first and second innings. He also in the 6rst innings took two wickets for four runs. Other players who did well in the last interport match and who arr
440 Yards Fint Race (Junior)-1, J. nor laying in the forthcoming watch are Cassumbhoy; 2, Y. Rachinua. Tine: Hancock, who mad 45 not out in the 38secs. first innings, and 'Capt. Havelock Davies | 100 Yards Flat Raer (Boys 10 years of who compiled 10 in the second innings, age and under), -1, E. Gosand; 2. E Capt. Davies was also our star bowler and one who will be hard to replace.
On the whole the side should give a good account of itself and with the inclusion of A. A. Rumjahu and H. Owen Hughes, who have done well with the bat this whson, they should be able to make a stand against the Shanghai bowlers. But, judging from the list, the High Jump (Senior),-1, N. Oggerin; 2, Committen have found difficulties in 14. B. Larring." Height: 5 feet 3 inches." selecting good howlers. It is to be re-
120 Yards Flat Race (open to St. Louis gretted that Baker (Civil Service Cricket International School)-1, 1, Ngai Kow;
2. Chan York Cheun. Club) cannot necompany the team to
220 Yards Flat Race (Junior).—1, J. Shanghai. His services, judging from his Hachiuma; 2, J. Cassumbkoy. "averages this year, would have been very 220 Yards Flat Raec (Senior), Challenge useful. Young and Omar are to give a Cup, presented by St. Joseph's College hand with the bowling and their services Association),-1, A. Carvalho; Hongkong late at night, and in the early should be useful. But there is still room
As far as gehui the Kwangsi-ités re- treated on Friday. Between Kongchiens coming from public meetings in the and Kwantin along the Canton-Haukow City Hall, where this most important basis railroad (Kwangtung section). Do Kwang is left out, or any erheme where it is not 100 Yards Small Boys Race (Boys 10i-ites may now be found, they having all forming a part," ears of age and under),-1, C. Victor; 2, retreated northward.
J. Silva.
High Jump (Junior),-1, J. Hachiuma; 2. J. Cassurabboy. Height: 4 Feet 10 inches.-
Gutzo. Time: secs.
120 Yards Flat Race (Open to members for good bowlers and apparently the of St. Joseph's College Association).-1. Selection Committer intend to fill up the L Marques; 2, E. Franco. outstanding vacancies by the inclusión of 120 Yards Flat Bare (Open to "members two more bowlers if they can be found. of St. Joseph's College Association).—), Their ultimate selection" will be awaited L Marques; 2, E. Franen. with interest.
The Hongkong side leaves for Shanghai on May, 10th by the pis. President Grant.
We understand that it has been decided to play no further interport trial matches, but that the side is to practice
at the nets.
SENSATIONAL SHOOTING
AFFAIR AT YAUMATI.
SHOTS EXCHANGED IN NATHAN ROAD.
Team Race, 200 Yards (Open to teams team entered, this race was not rau. of four from any School).As only one
Snak Race, 50 Yards (Senior and Junior)-1, Fung Kee; 2, A. Ward. -
100 Yards Flat Race (Open to the Italian Couvent).-1, C. Barros; 2, C.
Silva
20 Yards Flat Race (Open to att Boy Secuts in Hongkong)-1, T. Tamid; 2, F. Samy.
Half Milo Flat Race (Seniors)-1, Wing Hung: 2, H. Ribeiro; 3, A. May. Time: 2mins. 82-5secs.
Half Mile Flat Bace (Junior).-1. Teak Sing: 2, L. Silva; 3, V. Schaefer. Time: Smins. sccA.
POLICE PREVENT A PIRACY. ABERDEEN FERRY TO HAVE BEEN ATTACKED.
I recommend the above to the considera- tion of the Housing Commission (who are asking for suggestions from the public) na one that would solve the whole problem.- Yours etc.,
COLONIST.
Hongkong, 3rd April 1923.
NEW REGULATIONS.
An interesting story attaches to the all night vigil of a police launch ontside Aberdeen Harbour on Saturday night. The launch was there till late in the HONGKONG FERRY SERVICES. morning of the next day, Sunday. Her presence was for the purpose of preventing the piracy of one of the team ferry launches which run between Aberdeen and
In the current issue of the Government hous of the morning
Information had Gazelfs new Regulations made by the, the Central Station Governor-in-Council under the Ferries been received at to be made on one of the launches, and Ordinance are published. It is now pro- earlier in the evening that an attack was two wealthy fish merchants were to be vided that no ferry vessel shall be placed carried off and held for rangon. With the on the service until it has been approved object( of
preventing the plot from by the Harbour Blaster, and after such maturing, the launch was despatched. approval no alteration shall, without the Those responsible for sending her out permission of the Harbour Master, be omitted to do one thing, however, and made in any such ferry vessel while it is! that was to inform Inspector MasWalters, unplayed on the service. of the Aberdeen Police Station, that the launch was outside. Had they done 60, good deal of trouble would have been spared the unfortunate policemen on board the launch.
It so happened that the same day Inspretor MacWalters had received in formation to the effect that a junk in the Harbur
contained a number of opium Mugglers. At about nine o'clock that
It is laid down that fares on and after 1st January, 1924, shall be:-
Between Victoria and any pier on tha] Kowloon side:-1st claes, 30 cents.
2nd class (where third class accomoda- tion is also provided), 5 cents.
modation is provided) and 3rd class, 3 2nd class (where no third class accom- cents.
Old Boys' Race, 400 Yards-1, B. Aational shooting affair took place Assumpte; 2. A. Il Azar. Time: 5Bseed in broad daylight in Nathan Road, One Mila Bicycle Race-1, A. Remedios; Yaumati' on Saturday. The shooting is 2, C. Figueiredo. anid to have some political signifienaco, Relay Race, Ona Mile (Teams of 4), Fortunately the sensin's bullets went Seniors. The Rest.-1, Seniors. inform the Central Station of he captures vide not less than twelve ferry vessels, of
100 Yards Flat Race (Open to St. Mary's School, Kowloon)-1, H.-Souen; 2, F. Wongs
100 Yards Flat Raen (Open to St. Francis School)-1, S. Keda; 9, H. Omar.
wide and one of the two men shot at is but slightly injured in the side.
Shortly after 3 o'clock in the afternoon two Chinese left their house close to Nathan Road and were walking along Nathan Road past the Yaumati school when a man, standing at the eide of the Three-Legged Race, 100 Yards (Fenior road, from a revolver fired two shots at and Junior).-1, C. Figueiredo and R. them. Ons of the shots grazed the side Santos; 2, Fung Kee and Danenberg. of one of the intended victims whilst the
100 Yards Fint Race (Open to the ether passed through the other man's French Convent)-1, R. Hardwick, 2, 0, jacket, in the neighbourhood of the
Johnstone. shoulder, without as much as breaking tho
160 Farde: Flat Raca (Open to St. skin. Ono of the two men was arthed, and he whipped out his revolver and fired two Joseph's Branch School, Kowicon).-1, J. shots after the would be assassin. These Luz; 2, R. Campos, apparently did not take effect, for the man 120.Yards Consolation Race (Junior),- fod down one of the side streets, scattering1, F. Barretto; 2, C. Remedios, the crowd as he ran, and disappeared:
120 Yurds Consolation Hiace (Senior), The shooting caused much excitement in 1, Tay Yow Ai; 2. C. Barretto, "the district and it is said that the road Tug-of-War (Seniors v. "The Rest"),
was cleared of pedestriane in remarkably a aside.-1, Seniors.
The Taumati police are|| quick time. making investigations, but up to yesterday afternoon na arreste had been made,
A Pick-up Tug-of-War for visitors was also arranged,
he went out to the junk inlicat sive maintenance of ferry services between
Tenders are being invited for the exclu ford six Wen abtard her. searched them but failed to find any Yaumati Mong Kok Tsui and Shan opium. What he did find was that each Shui Po, on the north, and that part of man possessed a very serviceable looking the coast line of the land of Hongkong revolver,
ummauition
Ho which lies betweer Blake Pier and to match. arrested them, and locked them up in the Belchers Point, on the South. The term pole cells at Aberdeen for the night. As of the licence will he two years to com the Inspector had no information of any menice on the 1st January, 1924, renew attempt at piracy, and as he was unaware able for further year at the option of that the launch was outside, he failed to the Government. connect the two events up, and did not The licensees, will be required to pro- He took the six men in to the Central which two shall he ferry vessels in re- next day, and when the two sections of serye. Each is to be fitted with a bridge police compared notes, there seemed a deck, one complete deck, a navigation. reasonable supposition that the six-were bridge, water-tight bulkheads and a connected with the plot to pirate the ferry. grille, approved by the Harbour Master, There were undoubtedly a much larger separating first-class accommodation from number in the conspiracy, and more the rest of the vessel. Six of theso arrests are expected to be made.
vessels are to be for the Yaumati service, There are three launches which fer each capable of carrying approximately between Hongkong and Aberdeen, but 100 persons. They are to be 100ft. long they are only put on in the early hours between perpendiculars, 20ft, in breadth of the morning, and late at night. Their and to have a speed of B knota. chief trade is that of carrying fish to Tho three vessels, for the Mong Victoria, but they ales carry a large Kok Tsui servics and the three for the number of passengers, Two wealthy fish merchants were expected to be travelling Stum Shui Po service, are cach to be by one of the boats that night, and it was capable of carrying approximately 225 the intention of the pirates to kidnap persons, and to be 30ft, in length, 14ft, in them, at then demand a heavy ransom breadth, and to have a speed of knots, but it is mentioned in the cfficial noti for their release,
The polico launch, which spent such a fication that the number, dimensions and fruitless night cantafeed a large number speed of the vessels are not necessarily to of both European and Chinese police, and be adhered to in making out tenders alber of Inspectors, all of whom were which may contain a list of suitable ferry in charge of Mr. Wodehouse, the Deputy vessels of different number, dimosiona Superintendent,
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