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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 1925
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The issue of August 8th contains the detailed reply by A. G. M. to Vu Hon Man's Manifesto. This reply analyses very fully the various contentions put for ward by the Bolsheviks in their propaganda, and gives the British point of view. It should be kept on record as it will always be useful for reference purposes.
The issue of August 29th contains the full report.of the great indignation meeting held at the Theatre Royal, together with the text of the Telegram sent to the Prime Minister.
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RUGBY,
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Teams of the Rugby section of the H.K.F.C and HI, M.S. brose met on the Club's ground at Happy Valley on. Saturday.
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT BANK. SCHEME OF THE CHINESE CHAM- BERS OF COMMERCE.
The Asiatic, Sewa Service states that according to a report from Mr. Chang The Liang, Chairman of the United Chamber of Commeres in Peking, to the Ministry of Agriculture sad Commerce. The Club got going at the beginning a special conference of all Chinese Cham- but they met a stubborn defence,bers of Commerco was to be held on the Eventually from a ling out Lammert got 10th inst. in the Chinese capital for the possession and scored a try; he failed discussion of all problems in connection however in his kick at goal.
with the forthcoming tariff conference. Mr. Chang said that at the coming seial conference, about 1.400 Chinese Chaibers of Commerce from all provinces, special administrative areas and cities would be represcuted. He added that the Chinese merchants are paying serious attention to the forthcoming tariff con- ference by renson of its bearing on Chinese tunncial and economic condi- tions.
The Navy then woke up and opened up the play, but taking advantage at a faulty pass, Lammert again got away and running from his own 23 scored another try; but no goal resulted. The sailors then fought hard to lower the lead and eventually Evans scored a try, hat no goal resulted. Half-time came with the scores i
H.K.F.C. (2 trics) points HM.S. Judrome (1 try)....3 points. After the interval the Club attacked vigorously but the Navy put up a clever and effescions defence, A ding dong fight ensued with the Club slightly superior. Just before the conclusion Lammert again scored a try, and ence again the Kick for goal failed.
.9 points.. ..3 points.
Mr. Chang emphasised the importanca of Sino-Foreign commercial co-operation for the development of Chinese industry and commerce, and announced that the Chinese merchants, at the special confer
pro- rnce above mentioned, would put the post for the establishment of a Chinese Central Government bank partially for encouraging Sino-Foreign commercial co- speration in China and partially for the handling of customs receipts in conjune. tion with foreign banks.
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The final score was:- HK.F.C. tries) HMS. Jane (1 try) . The teams were:- H.K.F.C.-Davis: Burus. Somerfelt, A telegram conrening the meeting of Lloyd, Lammert; Morrison and Samhe Chambers of Commeres declared that mers: Foster. Moodie, Smith, Curwin, Chinese barks have been excluded from participation if the custody of the Lee, Graves. Ralston, Fochen.
customs receipts under the that they are not financially sound enough to handle them, and that, it was the duty of the Chambers of Commerce tu. combine their forces for the organiza tion of a strong and stable Central Government hank to share the handling of the maritime, customs receipts in con- junction with foreign banks until the termination of the customs loan in 1945.
H.M.S. Ambrose.-Cables: Hocking, Conway Berridge, Honeywell; Cowley and Evans; Stafford, Morrell, Brook- . Fillage, Coutanche, Balsdon. Cur Rock, Sharples.
Referee: Sr. D. Fitzgerald.
GARRISON SPORTS EVENTS. "In connection with the Garrison Sports programme the following draw has been made in respect of the Garrison Cricket cumpetition:
R.A.O.C. 8th Heavy Battery, HA. R.E.. 12th Heavy Battery, RA 25th Heavy Battery, R. A.,, "A" Coni-
"pany, the East Surrey Regt. Red Wing (East Surreys). White
Wing (East Surreys). Winners in sequence, eliminating rougets. Teams, dates and grounds are to be announced later.
BILLIARDS.
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The Military Amateur Billiards Cham- pionship.commences on Thursday..
In the Garrison Billiards Challenge Cup (s-aside), the final is to be played. to-morrow and Wednesday.
"CHILDREN'S SWIMMING.
The annual awimming sports for the children attending the Garrison Elder Children's School will take place at the V.R.C. bath on Thursday, beginning at. 2.30 p.m. Parents, friends, and, members of the Garrison are invited to attend.
ZOXING.
"MONTAGUE BATES'
CUP.
An interesting Inter-Platoon Boxing competition for the Montague Bates Platoon Challenge Cap is to be staged in the open-air ring at Murray Barracks during this week.
The preliminary rounds will be contest ed at 7.30 this evening and Wednesilay evening, and the semi-finals and finals will take place on Friday evening, com mencing at eight o'clock.
In addition to the above, a content of six two-minute rounds for the Garrison School Bantam Weight Championship, between Boy Massey and Boy Ramsey, will be staged.
These two boys were matched in a con- test recently when Boy Ramsey won on points.
A good evening's entertainment is as sure to all patrons of boxing on each of the three nights."
WATER POLO.
The following are this week's fixtures in the Water Polo League:
To-day: HM.S. Ambruse e. V.R.C "A" MS. Hermirs v. K.B.S.F.P.A. Tomorrow: K.B.S.F.P.A. B. The East Surrey Regt:; H.A.S. Ambrose e. Hongkong Electric Co.
Thursday, M.S. Hermes H.M.8. Carlisley V.R.C. "B" e. V.R.C. "A."
HONGKONG IMPORTS.
The following notes are taken from the fortnightly report of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce dated October 8th
Cotton Piece, Goods and Fancy Cotton Goods-A more hopeful tone is evident, and a mall business has transpired in n Greys few Bnes of speciality Fancies. and Whites are neglected. Clearances whilst still relatively very poor show a gradual increase in volume. Movement.
fair amount of miscellaneous cargo
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is retarded pending receipt of advice from Constul buyers that it may be shipped. Mid. Ara Cotton was quoted 12.330. in
Liverpool 8th instans. and Eg. Sake!
27.750.
...
Cotton Yarn-Market has ruled quiet throughout the fortnight and prices have kept steady. Nominal quotations are as follows:No. 108. $185/200; No. 128, $190/204; No. 168, 18220/233; No. 208, 8990/926. Arrivals 1,800 bales.
Ship- ments 100 bales. Sales nil. Unsold stock 5,950 bales. Bargains 8,300 halen..
Woollens. No changes
Raw Cottons. There is no change to report.
Metals-Market stagnant with no busi- ness reported and no enquiries,
Flour Market Report-Stock: 400,000 Market: Dull, with very little demand from outports, Quotations (per sack): American Patent 84, American. Straight 83.30, American Cut off $40, Shanghai Flour 83:10, Australian No. 1, $3.30, Canadian Cont-off $3,
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The capital of the proposed new Cen- tral Government Bank of China is $100,000,000, to be equally subscribed by the Government and the Chines: Chara- hyra of Commerce.
Sundries-No quotations available, on account of the existing conditions,
Sugar-Market dull
Saltpetre.-Stock: 19.500 bags. notable improvement since last report.
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