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"CHEUNG" OHAU FERRY LAUNCH MISSING.
PIRACY SUSPECTED. RUÍTLESS SEARCH BY WATER
POLICE AND, NAVAL AUTHORITIES.
HONGKONG – HORTICUSI
SOCIETY,
ANNUAL MEETING.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ~9′′ɛ, 1929.
SPORT.
„FOOTBALL.
AKOWLOON - F.C... .... POLICE.
The annual general meeting of the "The following team has been selected to Hongkong Horticultural Society was held represent the Kowloon F.C. in their 18 last evening in Messes Stewart Bros division League match to-morrow against office, Charter Hoad M. B. Lathe Police on the Kowloon ground at 4 Dowbiggin. President of the fodiek presided and there was a large attend ance of merabers
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE 8 WALLACE, The CHAIRMAN said: Ladies and Gentle- men,-Before I proceed to address you on general matters, I feel sure you would
INTERPORT ROWING AT
YESHANGHAI VIN
THE RACES DESCRIBED,
races at Benli, in which Hongkong com- We take the following reports of the
peted, from the N.16. Duly Your—–—–
INTERPORT, TOURS (1) MILES). p.m.-Stewart: Wheeler and Knighton drew away and in the first minute Shanghai though getting a bad start Leonard, McKelvie, and Wheeler; had a good half-length lead. When a mite Clemo, Morrison, Mason, Cooke and had been completed Shanghai was a clear
Duncan.
boat's length ahead of Tientsin and about | the same distance separated Tientsin from Hongkong. From this point onward the race was more or less a procession, and Shanghai won from Tientsin by a full length of daylight herseen. Shanghai 0.31.3-3, Tirntain 9.28.1-5.
Tines →
INTERPORT BCLLLS (1) MILES). Schweitzer on the Quinsao side of the
The Cheung, Chau forry launch Lee Fat, which left that island for Hongkong at 7 pm on Wednesday, is missing. She "did not arrive at Hongkong and is be- lieved to have been pirated. This theory is in a measure confirmed by a report
KOWLOON FORGAL which has been made to the police by the master of a fishing junk who 'tates that
"In this: 2nd division League match on as the launch passed his junk nent Ping desire to have placed on the records of the Kowloon ground at 345 pm in Chau Island, moving in the direction of the Society our deep regret, at the recent Saturday, the home ten will consist of Hoogkong, he heard shots being fred on sudden death of Miss Wallace and Bench: Morton and Urquhart; A W. boart. As the ferry did not leave Cheungsincere sympathy with her sorrowing Brown, Bandle and Taylor Heat, Chau until 7 p.. it would be quite dark rolatives. As one who has been Ho Millari,. Spary, H. Brown and Ra when this reported incident occurred, and Secretary and President of the Society the muster of the junk woon lost sight of for various periods, I can assure you that mussen, Roserves: Vickers and Pilecreek took the fond dram the very begin. the vessel. Acting with great promptitude her loss is no small one to the Society-EXEQ BES • ST. JOSEPH'S. Ah master of the junk put into the har and with this all past officials will be in hour and made 'n report of what he had catire agreement. Her work was of a heard to the Water Police who promptly very unobtrusive character for she alway
desircil to keep in the background but it set out to search for the ferry launch.
All the police launches that could be was sterling work, and we shall find it spared from patrol work were instructed very difficult to replace her. It is thanks to scour the harbour and neighbouring to her that members received this report waters in search of the vessel. All erecks 19 is the absence of a permanent Hon. in the vicinity of Hongkong and up the Secretary I had feared it would be impos coast of the New Territory were scarch-1 sible to get it issued. Miss Wallace was ed, whilst the usual course between Hong-working in the interests of the Speiety up Long and Choung Chau was thoroughly to within a few days of her death." searched as were also the neighbouring
islands.
Shortly after midnight the police authorities decided to carry their searches further afield, but as there were heavy sens running outside the police launches ...were not considered sale for the job The aid of the Naval authorities was sought and the Naval tug, the St. Monaco, was placed at the disposal of the police. In this vessel, manned by a number of 3plice, the search was carried as far as Bias Bay, a bay, which is a well known pirate resort. Throughout the night the seruit was continued and well into the Lorning, but no trace of the missing Jaunch could be found. At 1 p.m. the Naval tug returned to port and the police to their well-earned rest.
THE YEAR'S DIFFICULTIES.
It is some 16 months since you did me the honour of electing me President of your Society, and I feel that I have not altogether justified your confidence and that this period has not been too fruitful
ning and being never challenged, raced home the victor in 10.33.1-35, over 43 seconds ahead of Morton whose time was returned as 11:14:35 Moore for Hong kong made a valiant effort to keep up with Morton, but had to be content with third place.
The following will represent the Club Reurves in a 2nd division match with St. Joseph's on the Club ground to marrow (kick-off, 2.45 p.m.): Wilson; 1. Lyan and J. Pearn; J. A. Douglas, S. Garrod and J. Gardner; Barclay, A. Ferguson, FW. Railton, A. Roberts and V. Ramsays Reserves: Patton, Williams-Erst from a splendid start and rowing a son and Summers.
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AT
·SHANGHAI:
THE SEMI-FINALS. The goling public took a great deal of interest in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Golf Club's championship which were play of work in the furtherance of borticulture at Kiangwan last Sunday, says the in the Colony. For this I ctave your C. Daily News. Quite a number of indulgence. We have carried on under spectators were present, being attracted by the expectation of seeing a very close some difficulties. For a considerable per- tion, of the time we have been without match between J.B. Ferrier, the holder. an Hon. Secretary, and no less than four and J. L. Crompton, whose form seemed to suggest that he had a better chance gentlemen have acted as Hon. Treasurer, against Shanghai's most redoubtable play and of the Committee there has always
er than any one else, Unfortunately to. been a large proportion on leave. "I am glad to report; however, that Mr. Awards the end of last week Crampton went off his game, and it was not until the Piercy has consented to continue as Hou, Treasurer, and I will take this opportu- second half of the match, when he was nity to thank bin and Mr. Aucott for already badly down, that he showed Hardly had they returned when a their good work in ontaining new men glimpses of his true form. He succumbed essage was received from Green Island hers and collecting subscriptions. Whilst to Ferrier to the tune of 12 and 11. ¿The to the effect that the missing launch had on the subject of subscriptions the Hon. other semi-final was between A. Gray and C. Richards. During a considerable pro heen sighted passing the Island making Treasurer will be glad if members will portion of the match Richards led by a for the harbour. Police were sent down as far as possible, send in their subscrip small margin, but Gray's wonderful from Central Station to the Winglok tions for this casing year without wait steadiness, even in the free of adversity, Street Wharf where she usually lands hering for the shroff to call round. It is very pulled him through, and he won by 3 and passengers, with the object of carrying dificult to collect small subscriptions | 1. out a search of passengers, crew, and ship. especially from those living in outlying Press reporters also collected on the
parts of the Colony. I am pleased to any wharf eager to pick up the threads of that Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, in spite of his the story. Police launches were also sent other interests, has kindly promised to out to meet the vessel and to accompany undertake the duties of Hon. Secretary. her into the harbour. But, much to He is very keen and energetic and I am the general disappointment the ferry did sure the Society will have a successful
ARMED ROBBERY. An armed robbery took place in Queen's Road West, first floor, on Wednesday delicacies shop, was entered by six rob night. The place, which is a marine
not put in an uppearanee. Neither did year and trust that all members will backbore, thres of whom were armed with
gagged and the robbers got away, with
$2,100 worth of loot.
INTERPORT EIGHT# (L) ATLEA).
This race furnished more of a thrill
than was expected. Hongkong got away
fast stroke and putting beautifully to-| gether led Shanghai for the first half) mile of the course. Hongkong gradually slackened their stroke froin 35 to 36 down to 39 and at the mile mark both crews were rowing at this rate, Hongkong at this point having a slight advantage of same ten feet. From now onward, how- ever, Shanghai obtained control and swinging in perfect unison drew gradu- ally further and further away, getting first gun by about a length and a quarter in the time of 8.40, Hongkong's time being announced as 8.45.3-5.
INTERPORT PAIRS (1 MILE).
The Interport Fairs, though resulting in an easy win for Shanghai, was not devoid of interest, for the two visiting honours, which fell eventually to Tientsin. rewa put up a very good race for segund The times were: Shanghai 7.37.2-5, Tien-
tsin 7.43.3-5.
MORPHINE IN CHINA. LEAGUE OF NATIONS AND DRUG TRAFFIC.
(FROM THE TIMER CORRESPONDENT]
GENEVA, September gith attracts a large attendance, but this morn Opium is usually a subject – which ing its magic failed, and the usually half- empty benches received the report of the Fifth Committek.
The most important fact since last year is that Turkey has agro.d in the Treaty of Lausanne to adopt and enforce the Opium Convention of 1921, and as a result will be invited to nominato a representa tips on the Advisory Committed which has been studying the question for the past is that the American delegation which three years. Another fact of importance attended the Committee has agreed to sum- mon a conference of representative of the
of the Convention, and to fix limits for the importation of my opium for smoking inte Far Eastern territries.
the police, launches succeed in picking him up and give him all possible assist. revolvers. The inmates were bound and Governments concerned to apply Part II. mp the ferry. The polter, however, idance. (Hear, bear.) His name and that pot give up the search and continue to of Mr. Piercy will be proposed and put Foam the waters in the vicinity of Green Island in search of the reported launch. To make sure that the boat had not re turncil, they also carefully examined all faunches moored to the Fraya and those
to the meeting in due course.
The annual report has given you very full details of the show and position of the Society. Of course, we shall be glad
Life Members by payment of $100.00. I
BORDER FIGHTING." Five wounded Chinese soldiers arrived in Hongkong from Ping Wu on Wednes-
at the conling station ut: Yaumati At to hear of any who are willing to become day. This place is in Chinese territory | scientific purposes. The two conferences
for
Government.
6 p.n the boat could not be acconated shall be glad if any member present has about 40 miles from the border and is have the hearty approval
The fee Fut is well known to Euro-any ideas or helpful suggestions to make to the incoming committee he will do so penns us many have travelled by her to
now. With these remarks I beg to pro. Cheung Chau, though she is practically pose the adoption of the report and a new launch on the service. She was accounts as presented to you and will be specially engaged by the kui fongs of Cheung Chau to meet the demands of the glad if some one will kindly second this. inlanders for an increased service between
run to the Island from Hongkong at 5
Mr.
Mr. Ho Kou-TONG, in returning thanks
af
It is also suggested that this Conference. should be followed by another, to include all parties to the Convention of 1521, and all members of the League, which may con clude an agreement on the limitation of the manufacture of morphine, heroin, and nine, and on the production of raw opium. to the amount required; for medicinal and
British
Specches showed that the Lengua has also known to Hongkong people as the birth place of the late Mr. Jag Chu Pak.made really good progress in arresting the The soldiers this time belong to General post-war increase in the consumption of these drugs, The Chinese delegato showed Chen Chiung-ming's forces, not, as in the how serious this has become when he stated previous instances, to Dr. Sun's forces.
that the effects of morphine-taking in China are opium-smoking worse than those of under olu régime. E Mr. PLUMMER: On behalf of the mem
to report, however, that opium production. Hongkong and the Island, and made the bera I would like to associate mysel, for the honour accorded him, said that in India has been cut down by half, and
Chairman, with all you have said.
he would do his best to promote the indicabio, the drug was closely controlled
that, though its medicinal uso was iners
by p.m. daily, leaving Cheung Chau on theWith regard to the late Miss Wallace, Iterests of the Society. He felt that to Indian Ministers in the British State and return trip at 7 p.m. On this occasion the Society for over two years I can truly the kind assistance of the Committee and gauged by the fact that the decrease in the would like to say that, as Treasurer of do this he would have to rely greatly on by the Government of India is the Native States. The effort India has made may he she was carrying four first-class and endorse all the remarks you have made. twenty second-class pasecogers, all Chi-
of her nesp. One of the first-class passengers the adoption of the report and accounts.
I have very much pleasure in seconding the Hon. Secretary, which would he traffic has cost her one fifteenth part
reyenne. Granted the different conditions given, he felt sure, whenever he required prevailing in Eastern and Western CDL- is said to have been carrying a large
́it."(Applause.)
tries the control of opium traffic is in it The motion was carried unanimously. amount of money, estimated at 83,000.
fair way to efficiency, and the chief nood He la said to be a member of a well-
is ratification of the Convention by those States which have not yet done so, 12. known Chinese firm in Hongkong and had
In proposing the election of Mr. Ho
cidentally, the partisipation of the United been sent to Cheung Chau that day to Kom-tong as President of the Society for
States in this part of the League's work collect accounts. If the vessel was pir. the ousuing year, the CHAIRMAN maid:
has given its delegation a sense of the League's value, and is hopeful augury ated it is presumed that it was prompted Mr. Ho Kom-tong bad, for years, been a
for wider callaboration in futureur
In the afternoon the resolutions bearing by knowledge of this and that the pirates large exhibitor and winner of prizes at
the resounding title of Intellectual Co the Society's show. He takes a keen
operation were adopted. They amounted boarded the launch as passengers at Cheung Chau, though if this was the case,
personal interest in bis garden and mat
to a request to the Council to refer to the it is rather strange that their presence tera horticultural and this Colony owce
out recognition in all States of secondary proper Committer the question of equiral. was not noticed, or did not prompt a quits a debt of gratitude to him for the
ducation diplomas; the creation of fu careful watch over them, as all people many new kinds of fowers he has fiom. J. P. Robinsop anded. A. Plummer, international university, and the fmindn travelling between Cheung Chau and Hongkong are well-known to the crew and
time to time introduced as he is always The meeting closed with a vote of tion of a higher education established in thanks to the retiring President. Mr. all States members of the Langue, whose to those who witness the embarkation.” trying out freskt varieties, etc." I hope Srx, in submitting the motion, said they diplomas shall be valid in all such State
In some quartore it is thought that the he will have a micremini year of office oned Mr.. Dowbiggin à deep debt of grati The Counsil held a long session this after- vessel has not been pirated at all, but
ngon, but upon the draft of the lise que regretted that ears pastato die Court nongremont could be coached. This regretted that he was no longer holding depresing result is due, I believe, to the plice.
recent and definita fastructions to the Mr. DontGOL, replying, and he up Italian delegation nos to give way. Signer felt conscious, as he had said in his speech, that he had not alone as much as bo would have liked. He thought it was about time that there was a change.
This was all the busincas before the mpeting
ELECTION : OF OFFICERS,
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, second ed by Mr. S. L. SIM, Mir. A Fiercy was elected Hon Treasurer.
Mr. E B. C. HORNELL was elected to the office of Hon. Secretary on the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. S
MoRKISON!
The following members were elected to the Committee en fine on the motion of Mr. GIBB, seconded by Mr. A. BREAX Measta. IL Green, Chao Po-sien; N. L. ZYMia Aubrey; Mr. Harrington, Watson, E. Liu, F. P. de V. Soares,
that she has been commandeered by some and that his election as President will tude not only for his services last cations to be submitted to the Internationa lawless gang of soldier belonging to have the effect of inducing more and more either Donorat Cheng, Chlung Ming or of the prominent Chinese ladies and Dr Bun Yat Sen for work on the rivers,
aho will be returned to Hongkong. This, is more important, exhibiting at the of course, scarcely takes it out of the shows ontegory of a piracy and, if it is 80,
and that after this had been completed gentleman to join the Society, and, what preciated all that had been said but he in no mood for coCERSIONS,
whoever is responsible will doubtless be Mr. NJ WATSON seconded and the
nade to realise that it is not tolerated motion was carried with applause. in the waters of British Colony. Jele
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