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BOXING.
CHINA FLEET CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The annual boxing tournament at var- foes weights for the championships-af the China Fleet was bell at Murray Barracks on Saturday night, and attend. ed by a large gathering of spectators.
Naturally the jority of the onlook. era were composed of ribers of the Bister Services, but there was also a good proportion of civilians as well, consider. ably more than were present on Thurs day, when the Novices' contests were decished :-
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. RECORD İNTRIES FOR ANNUAL MEETING.
The catrics for the sanual ruce-meet- ing. to be held at Happy Valley on February 16th, 17th, 18th and 1st, under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club, closed on Saturday afternoon.
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CANTON NEWS.
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JANUARY 12TH, 1925
TRADE INTERRUPTED. (FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.], Ch nese merchants in Shiching, up the West River. have instructed their agents CUSTOMS SURTAX FOR HARBOUR
in Canton to stop forwarding for the CONSERVANCY.
present. They have decided to protest "The Chinese merchants of Canton, against the recent levy of 11/2 per cent. through the General Chamber of Comatra duty on goods shipped into Shius merce, have voted in
hing. favour of Burtax ал the regular Customs WAR TAX ON KEROSENE.
on their imports to be collect- Mr. Cha Kin Ting. ä Chinese The total amount of entrance fees reed by the Canton Commissioner of Bolshevist serving as a member of the ceived reaches $15,000, which shows that Customs
orter bo ruisa The othrials were as under:
finds Commissary for Military Affairs of the Referves-Comdr. J.
Bawer,
support is increasing. Owing to the for Harbour Conservancy, a movement Kuopiintang in Canton, has introduced D.S.). (H.M.S. Ambrose) and Lieut-heavy list, the Secretary was unable to also recommended by the British Chan bill levying a WLY lax on sale of Condr. E. M. C. Barmelaugh (1st Sub-issue the copies, to the Press in time for ter of Commerce at Canton. The kerosene oil. an article wholly imported. marine Flotilla).
to-day's issue. Bowever, it is known Province of Kwangtung, of which Canton To avoid giving grounds for complaint M.C-Mr. J. Harvey (Gunner, H... that 61 entries have been received för is the capital, has had a. Board of Cog to foreign merchants who will undoubt- Hawkins).
Judges-Lirut. Comdr. W. Bower, the Derby, which compares with 33 last servancy Works for the last ten years, edly oppose it as a double duty on DS.C. (D.MES. flokkies), Lieut. R. A.
but very little has been done on account foreign goods, the bill describes the tax Chidsen (1st Battalion, the East Surrey year, which was a record entry for the of lack of funds. Ià a Bolshevistic re as an inspection fee In South China, Regiment, Lieut. L. B. A. Majentic Derby. I understand that certain owners gime, practically every cent of public the Standard Oil Company of New York (H.M.S. Fitzia) and Mr. O. Fulcher hare entered their subscription griffins, income has been appropriated by the and the Asiatic Petroleum Company will be affected to no little extent by this pro- (Gunner, H.M.S. Hollyhock),
Time-kepers.-Lieut.Comdr.
posed imposition. Green (H.M.S. During) and MPG. Roberts (Commissioned Scholmaster. H. M.S. Ukins). The first bout
the nat the bantam weights, in which Marina Doherty (H.M.S. Hawkins) was opposed to A.D. Workman (HM.S. Darban), Both men board with great speed and cleverness, but Doherty 985. shade the better of the two, and gained. & deserved verdict on points after a hard-hitting
contest.
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In the final of the featherweights. Big. Rogers (Stonerutters W.T.) heat, Marine Townsend (H.M.S. Titania) onl points. Townsend left his body open most of the tiine, and Rogers took ample advantage of the fact...
In one of the semi-finals for the light- weights Ldg. Tel. Emerson (K.M.S. | Mazuri), who had C.P.D. Cartlidge in his corner. knocked
out Stcker Eve (HMS, `Reki). Emerson attacked strongly and persistently, but way cou tinually kept of in the earlier stages by very effective straight lefts from Lee.. In the second round, however, Lee stopped 4 powerful right-hand punch and went down for the full count. He seemed sur. prised when he got up.
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In the other semi-naal Stcker Dove (Sub. L1) beat A.B. Castle (H.M.S. Hawkine) on points. Dove was twice cautioned for holding. The third round prose an exciting one, both men ex- changing quick and heavy punches.
In the Snal, Emerson discovered that Dove was a much stifer proposition than Lee. He therefore went for his man from the outset, but found that Dove possessed arvery useful left, of which however be
did not make nearly enough use The judges disagreed after three rounds of gruelling boxing, and In additional round of one minute was ordered. In the end, Emerson gained a points ver dict, which judging from, the prolonged applause from the audience was a popu-
Jar one.
Lu the welterweights there were several contests for decision prior to the final. In the first, Lg. Stoker Piper (Sub, 139y| knock out Leading Stoker Penfold (H.M.S. Tiny in the third round. The winner did not show his true form in the Erst round, which appeared to go in Penfold's favour, but in the second and third Piper would not be denied, and finally knocked his man out with a sledge- hammer right to the jaw.
In the second bout, at this weight Marine Bests (H.M.S. Hawkins) walked over, and in the third, AB. Bingham (H.M.S. Iroquois) knocked out A. B. Sparkes (H.M.S. Bluebell) in the first round. Betts knocked out Piper in the second round, and thus met Bingham in
the final later in the evening.
In this contest Betts was markedly superior to his opponent, and Ringham' beld continually. After being twice cautioned by the referee for holding, Bingham was disqualified and the fight
awarded to Betta.
To the middleweights, Stcker Booth (H.M.S. Hollyhock) beat A.B. Bell (H.M.S. Ambrose) on-points, and A. B. Pearce (H.M.S. Hawkins) gained a Juinta verdict
C.P.C. Tovey (H.M.S. Fraqugie). In the final, Booth beas Pearce on points after his opponent
over
: had received a lot of punishment.
The fan of the light-heavyweights, be tween A.B. Mole (H.M.S. Durban) and
which may have helped to swell the total" Though the conditions for the Derby do not state that subseription grins are
LIST OF DERBY GRIFFINS,
I have compiled a list of what are styled "Derby Griffias," which will give readers a line in what is likely to be seen out in the Derby on February 17th.
In the Peel stable are Local,,Option, Prohibition, Grey Knight.
Mr Topside can nominate Mountain Star.
M. C. G. Mackie's Auckcareoch is goaliɓed.
Mr. R. M. Dyer has Strathtay, Strath. earn, Strathallan.
Messrs. Dunbar and Stanton have New York. Seattle. Chicago.
mercenary troops.
maintenance.
Another new tax to be enforced by the Kuomintang Bolshevists in Canton will be the requirement of reveaus stamps on property deeds executed even fore revenne stamps were introduced.
be-
THE CANTON HANKOW RAILWAY
The bed of the Canton-Hankow Rail- clixible, there is no specific clause which way, Kwangtung Section, is in bad need
of repair and
bo unless a long can debars their being nominated.
raised, no funds are in sight for this purpose. At least $300,000 is required,
THE MILITARY SITUATION. The share-holders of the Company and the Kwangtung Provincial Assemby are the Red Army of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, com
The Northern Expeditionary force of opposed the proposed loan, it is said. more because of lack of confidence in posed mainly of Hunanese under General the authorities now controlling the line Tan Yen Kai, was deteated in its attempt than for other reasons.. The monthly to invade Kiangsi late in 1924 and again revenue of the line at present is insuf early m Jacuary 1993, and the hope of ficient to cover the many military deerer retreating from Hwangtung by
WAY mands and the expruses for salary and of Namyung to Kiangai has been shat- tered. General Ferg Pen Jer, command- irg
the Kings forces formerly favour- MOTUR CARS IN CANTON.
able to Wa Pei Fu but lately supporting With the gradual enlargement of the Tuan Cti Jui, has routed the Reds upon Canter City streets, motor traffic has be- their entering Kiangsi. On the retreat, of the Reds from Kiargs: border, they anti-Bolshevist troops come quite popular, and to-day there are
by nearly 300 motor vehicles in the city. are attacked
under General Li Yi Pin at Sin Fung, Motor-cars for passengers alone now number about 290, some 93 belonging to
and those who finally found their way Government departments for official use, back to Shiukwan were disarmed by the es to individuals, and 165
Yunnanese stationed there. The Yun- to public garages for public hire. To distinguish Danese at Shiukwan have purposely treat- private
ownership and vehicles for publiced these defeated phanese as army hire, the Canton Municipal Department deserters and on disarming them have put of Public Utility will number cars for the Hunarese out of the Red Army al- public hire from 1 to 200 and those for together. The Shinkwan Yunnanese do not like the Hunnanese, the latter having private use 20 and tping and ex-
one tried to replace the Yunnanese in porting firms along the Sha Ki Bund.the control of gambling and opiam traffic Canton, who have been fined Tls, 2.000
at Shiukwaa, to Tls. 20,000 by the Kuomintang Bolshevists for alleged under-valuation Mr. A. A Guterres owns Donal Abbey, of their goods when reporting, for a Aleantra, Cedar Lad
ment of duty, have decided to ight their Gilet and Virginia are the latest par-case through their legal representatives chases of Mr. L. Duphar
only. Word has come to the ears of certain merchants that, in case they appear per sonally before the authorities, some will be detained and released only on pay ment of the fines executed. The mer chants claim that the Bolshevists have no right to take the law into their own bands in this way; if they are guilty of the crime charged, the Commissioner of
Mr. A. A. Alves owns The Wasp and The Bec.
Mr. H. Odell can send Duke of Texas. Mr. Tacls has named his grilling Shore Khan and Toomai
Ballybean and Ballymoney have been chosen as names for Mr. Mac's pair.
Newtoustewart (late The Waster) can carry the colours of Dr. Mello
Mr. B. D. F. Beith bas Grey Morn, Blotting Paper. Grey Cloud, Grey Streak and Charcoal.
In the name of Mr. Dynasty we find King George, King of Hearts, King of the Plains, King of the Forest, King Em
peror, King of the Castle.
Deuces Wild is in Mr. Peta's stable. » Mr. Dryasdust's colours can be carried by Saracen, Gipsy Love, or Soldan.
Mr. H. Birkett can depend on Kobe
Devern Beldorney Star.
Mr. & H. Carroll's string includes Peach Leaf, Carnation Leaf, Kaoliang Leaf, Primrose Leaf, Autumn Leaf, and Vine Leaf.
Mr. J. M. D. Remedios has Mah Jong Shop and Curiosity Shop.
Mr. H. H. Tayler may choose from Unele Tam (late Shamrock Leaf), Uncle Edward, Uncle Harry
Hawaiian Prince is the hope of Messrs.
Croucher and Potts.
To the name of Mr. H. H. Priestley.we find Solly, while Main and Salmon appear in the joint names of Messrs. Toeg and Priestley.
Sir Paul Chater, can choose from the following Dahlias: Beauts, Dewdrop, Mystic, Saucy. Stunner, Oriel, Challenger, Critic, Phenomenal, Dream, Dictator and Nugget
Mr. J. T. Bagram may run Zircon. Saligia may represent Messrs. Hall and Shenton. agare against the name of Mr. J. M. da Persian Parrot and Arabian Parrot
Wimera, in the name of Dr. Fred Kew, closes the list of eligibles, if subscription ponies are barred.
Rocha.
(Contianed on next Column).
WELTER-WEDDIT.
Heats-LS. (Sub L33) knocked out Sto. P. . Young (H.M.S. Diomede). L.S. Penföld (H.M.S. Titanio) in the provided a good contest, fought at re- third. round, Marine Betis (H.ALS. markable aped for heavy men. Moir Honking) w.o., Sto. Brown (H.M.S. had the advantage in height and reach, Hurkina) ser, Belts knocked out Piper and bit harder in the clinches which oc-{ in the second round. A.B
Ringham curred frequently.
(H.M.S. Iroquois) knocked out A.B. Sparkes (HLM.S. Bluchell) in the first round.
In the last round Young could scarcely do anything except lean on his opponent, being visibly distressed, but he managed to keep on his feet until the end, when Moir was given a well-inerited and ob viously "popular verdict on pojūta.
Final-Betts beat Ringham," who was disqualified.
MIUOLEWEIGHT.
Henis.Stoker Booth (H.M.S. Holly An officers contest at lightweight be hack) beat A.B. Bell (H.M.S. Ambrose) tween Midshipman Smyth (H.M.S. on points. A.B. Pearce (H.M.S, au Hawkins) sod· "Midshipman Holmes kins). "Lent 0,P:0.
Tovey (H. M. S. (H.M.S. Durban) did not take place. Iroquois) on points. owing to Mid. Smyth having hurt his
Final Booth beat Pearce on points. hand as cricket in the afternoon.
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT.
In an officers' contest at Light-Heavy- weight, Sub-Lt. Gibson. (H.M,S. Haw- Final A.B. Moir (H.M.8 Durban) kins) was too good for Mid. Kinloch heat S.P.O, Young (H.M.S. Diomate) on (H.M.S.Despatch), who was defeated on points. points after three rounds of spirited boxing in which the loser gave a very game display.
The full' results in brief were as unders
BANTAM-WEIGHT,
Final.-Marine Doherty
(H. M. 5. Hawling) beat A.B. Workman (H.M.S. Durban) on points,
FEATHER WEIGHT. Final. Big. Rogers Stonecutters W.T.) beat Marine Townsend (H.M.S. Titania) on points
LIGHT-WEIGET. Heata-L-Tel. Emerson (H. M. S. Mararion) knocked out Sto Lee (H.M.B. Tahina) in the second round. Sto. DOTD (Bub L1) beat A.B: Castle (H.M.8. Hawkina) on points.
Final-Emerson beat Dore on points after an additional ons-minute round,
(Continued on next Column).
The forty leading
customs should have withheld the goods presented for payment of duty were
correct.
(Continued on next Column),
OLD PONIES.
From Shiukwan to Cauten, along the North River, the 1st Division and the fighting each other for the control of 4th Division of the Yunnanese bave been the territar between Shiukwan and ingtak. Anti-Red forces on the Eastern Fron:, now cccupied by General Chen Chiung Ming; chief rival of Dr. Sun, they hope to come south and cut the are moving towards Yunyuen, whence Railroad, Kwangturg Canton-Harkow from returning to Canton from Shukwa. Section, thus preventing Dr. Suo's forces
The situation east of Canton has not
the Rell forces con
a
centrating at Shektar, to oppose the fur ther advance of enemies from Sheklung General Chen Chung Ming will watch the coming battles for the possession of Canton from Waichow. In Southern Kwangtung, the anti-Reds, who succeeded in overthrowing the pro-Sun forces- fortnight ago, still remain in control.
Canton is still under the control of the On Saturday morning Mr. L. Dunbar's Red Army, but the forces inside are not Day of Surprise broke down during a gallop and his entries were withdrawn, by any means united. The forces under General Fan Shek Shang of the Second otherwise his name would have been Yunnanese Corps and these under Gen. found among the old ponies entered.
eral Liao Heng Chae, also of the Yuo- These will probably include: Rothesay,
nanese unit, are ready to desert Dr. Sua Prince Regents Silver Spear, Roman Par
Yat Sen it is said, when sufficient Enan- rot, Hartfeld, Spotted Sand, Newton
cial inducement offers. General Hsu Abbot, Fernleaf, Magnificent
Dahlia. Oriant Dahlia, Honesty Dahlia, Fascina Chung Chi, the right hand man, to Dr. tion. Dahlia, Loch Rannoch, Irrepressible,
Sun in military affairs, is still loyal to his Bolsbevist muster. His immediate Satisfaction Dahlia, Little Minch, Hail- followers, however, are doubtful. Gea- sham, Rivergrass, Grey Dragon, Valiant eral Li Fook Lam, nominally under Hsu, Dahlia, Washington (doubtful as he is is having agents at Shanghai, Peking, lame), Rialto Star, Pet Mouse, Clover Johnny, King Canute. Mint Julep, Fatsai, Kuomintang go from Canten. Along the Club, Langsat. Duke of Frisco, King and Swatow, trying to so fix up things that he may not be forced out when the Wattheau to mention a few that come to West River districts, the forces under mind, in addition to those given on General Leung Hung Kai, who now con Saturday:
trols the Szeyap
rap districts with Kongmoon As his headquarters, will remain neutral at the coming conflict near Canton be- tween the Red Army and the anti-Bol- sbevists. In other words. General Leung, formerly a Chen man before the latter disagreed with Dr. Sun, will allow his former superior officers to fight them- selves out, holding that he himself is a commander of a Cantonese Army and owes his loyalty only to the province of Kwangtung and not to any individual superior officer.
In addition, there are some 65 subs still in the running, so that the total num- ber of ponies should at least exceed 175:
THE RIDERS, Even with the probability of big Gelds, there is not likely to be a shortage of
riders.
Sir Paul Chater's stables will depend
on Mr. E. Moller and Mr. F. Vidu. Davies will wear Mr. Dynasty's colours.
Mr. A. J. P. Heard and Mr. E R. Mr. E MacBain is expected to ride first string for Mr. Dryaadust..
Mr. Dyer will depend on Lieut-Comdr. Thompson
Mr. W. G. Crokam will have the mounts in Mesars. Toes and Priestley's stable.
Mr. Pollock will ride for the John Peel connections,
Mr. L Dunbar has been premised the services of Mr. J. Bauid.
Mr. V. M. Haimovitch will steer Mr. Roda's ponies.
THE PREMYSLAVS.
CONCERT IN ST. ANDREW'S HALL.
M. Leopold Premyslav, the famous violinist, and his wife, Madame Eugenie, a 'cellist of great distinction, had a large and sympathetic audience in St. Andrew's Hall on Saturday night, and the pro- Mr. Carroll will rely on the services of gramme submitted by them was thorough- Mr. C. Harriman.
ly enjoyed. The artistes were rapturous- Mr. F. Doyle's services will be availly applauded. able for Mr. H. Birkett and his connec The following programme was givent- tious.
VIOLIN." Mr. I. Zellensky will steer the pemina tions of Mr. Feradud,
Mendelssobn.
Dr. Fred Kew and Mr. H. Odell.
Mr. C. F. Gibson will be riding for
Mr. Nemazee, besides riding his own, will probably give Mr. Seth a hand
Capt. Hall will, I expect, ride for the Sha stable and for Mrs. Taggart."
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1.
Concerto Eminor
3.
OFFICERS' LIGHT-HEAVY WEIGHT. Sub-Lt Gibson (B.M.8. Hawkins) bedt Mid. Kinloch (HMS. Despatch)! on points.
After the contexts, the prizes were pre- seated in the ring by the Chief-of-Staff (Capt. W. J. C. Lake, R.N.), who con-
Others available are Messrs. Good- gratulated all the promoters on the way follow, Pent, L. P. Ralph, Sugden, the contest had been run and the con- Sewell, Charles, Bartholomew, and Capt testants on their good performances. Oxspring. which should be encouraged as it requir- distinctly bright, provided the weather. Boxing, said Capt. "Lake, was aport It will thus be seen that prospecia are ed a great deal of stamina and other holds. qualities.
An idea having got abroad, that the The speaker expressed the Commander-handicapper has heen. set the task of in-Chief's regret that, under doctor's handicapping 200 ponies for the four ordera, he was debarred from attending days' meeting," it may be timely to state, to present the prizes, and also thanked that there is no handicap in the pro- 5. the 1st Battalion, the East Surrey Regi-gramme until the Champions' day, on the ment, to whose good sportsmanship he Wednesday, when races 6 and 11 are paid tribute, for lending their ring for handicape." These weights will be avail- tho contesta.
able on the Tuesday night.
Al egro molto appassionato. Andante.
Finale-Allegro vivace,
Capriccio
Adagio
CELLO.
Locatelli,
Menuett con Variazioni
VIOLIN.
Slavonic Dance .....
Dvorak Eili, Eili
Hebrew Melody.. La Ronde des Lutins Bazzaní.
CELLO.
છે.
Menuett Elegie
Filo
Becker. "Tchaikowsky. Popper.
VIOLIN AND CELLO.
Passacaglia (by request) Handel Angthor concert is to be given in the Star Theatre to-night.
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