LOCAL FOOTBALL.
GOLF.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1929.
TO-DAY'S FIXTURES. | ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF|
A full programme of matches, in- eluding the first round of the Hong Kong Challenge Shields, is down for decision to-day-
Hong Kong F4. Challenge Shields: | First Round,
4፡
CLUB.
STARTING TIMES FOR SUN
DAY, JANUARY 13TH.
8.44 a.m. F. A. Merry and C. E.
Holmes. 8.52
9.00
KOWLOON CRICKET
CLUB.
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING.
NO INCREASE OF SUBSCRIP. TIONS.
FANLING HUNT STEEPLECHASES.
NEW YEAR MEETING.
"ON APPROVAL."
DETAILS OF THE A.D.C.'S FORTHCOMING. PRO-
DUCTION,
HONG KONG SHARE MARKET.
MESSRS, BENJAMIN & POTTS' REPORT.
SHANGHAI OPIUM SCANDAL.
THE KIANGAN CONSIGN- MENT.
HANDED OVER TO THE SHANGHAI DISTRICT COURT.
Shanghai, January 3th :-The
[BY EARLY BIRD:]
Messrs Benjamin & Potts in This witty comedy; was, acclaimed their weekly thare report on the Next Saturday the New Year by all the critics on ita first pro-local market, dated January 11th, Meeting of the Fanling Hunt duction in April 1927 is the best state:Since our last report of the 4th of January, the local market restrictedl only a In view of the fact that a pro-Steeplechases will be held at Kwanti play that Frederick Lonsdale had has been quiet with ASE, Wood and E. W. posal in favour of increasing the racecourse, the first race to com. you written. It was described by amount of business passing, bus trink of the persons arrested in notwithstanding this, prices have connection with the Shanghai opium hai District Court on Saturday bus kept very firm and in several cases scandal was resumed at the Shang- mark an advance over the week,
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banks the proceedings were not made pub have strengthened here in sympathylic. Col. Fu Shin Shien, formerly. chief detective attached to the with the rise in London, and cau
Shanghai Gendarmerie Commission- be placed at 81,355. The sterling er yamen, and Li Chuan Chen, an value has advanced to £148.10.
and S.
Subscriptions for Members and Subscribers of the Club was carried at the Fast Annual Genera! Meet ing, ди Extraordinary General P.Meeting of Members was
K.
Seniors.
E. D. Matthews and A,
·T. Lay.
Kickoff at 2.30 p.m.
Royal Navy v. K.O.S.B., Caroline
9.08
Hamilton,
Ramsay
Hill ground. Referee: Mr.
Berg.
W. S. Hollands.
9:24
31
A E Listaman and
Kick-off at 4 p.m.
S. Robertson,
9.99
Club de Recreio r. Hong Kong
C. Mycock and J.
F.C... King's Park ground. Referee: Capt. Austin M.C., M.M.
Sherry,
0.32
9.36
Juniors.
Kick-off at 2.30 p.m... RA. Reserves r. South China
9.40
"B." Sookunpoo ground. Referee: Pte. Farnsworth, Chinn Athletic B. Club de
9.4
0.45
+
Recreio Reserves. China Ath-! letic ground. Referee: Corp. | 9.52 Grieve.
South China "A“ #Queen's
ܼܝ
in the Club House yesterday
mence at 3 p.m. sharp. Good en the critic of the Festminster Gazette tries have been received in all as "that rare thing, a farce which events and this augurs, well for the is at the same time intensely funny and uncompromisingly intelligent." success of the meeting, held
H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong The Daily Mail man called it the (Sir Cecil Clementi) and friends wittiest piece that he had listened being present and His Excellency will present the handsome silver day. cup donated by Sit Victor Sassoon, Rule 18-The words "A half- Bart, to the winner of the Grand yearly subscription of Dollars Military Cup race during the in Twelve to read half-yearly sub-terval between the fourth and fifth kription of Dollars Eighteen."
C. B. Riggs and I. At 6 p.m., to consider the follow have signified their intention off to in the Theatre for many a long placed at 8368/370. There are fur-Salety, are still in Nanking, where
Thayer.
C. B. Johnson and H. F. Bloxham...
E. R. Halifax and J. Cameron.
E. L. Sim and F. A. Perry.
EM. Bryden and W. D Browne.
G. W. Reeves and B. II. C. Hallowes.
O. E C. Marton and I.
1.50
11
W. Shewan.
E. F. Fletcher and
M. Goodali.
Regt. Reserves, Royal Navy ground. Referee: Mr. Law- 20.00
rence.
K.O.S.B. 10.04. Reserves. Hong Kong F.C.! ground.
China Athletic "A."
Shead.
Referee: Corporal 10.08
14
Hong Kong Police Reserves. 10.12
Kowloon F.C. Reserves, St.)
Joseph's ground. Referee: 10.10 Mr. Ip Kan Ko.
Kowloon F.C. ground. Re- 10.28 feree: L.8. B.A. Atkinson. +
Small Units China Athletic, 10.39
Sockunpoo ground. Referee:
PM
D.
A. L. Humphreys and
L. G. S. Dodwel.
ing proposed alterations in the Rules of the Club.
Ordinary Members.
Sea Going Members,
-
race.
New Ponies.
Rule 17: The words "A half-
Quite a number of new ponies yearly subscription of Dollars have been entered which have not to read A baif-yearly sub- appeared at Kwanti before and Six scription, of Dollars Nine.
judging by their adaptability to Oncers Of H.M. Navy And Armyi erent distances on both courses, clear all obstacles and negotiate the Rule 18: The words "A half- I have no doubt they will acquit yearly subscription of Dollars themselves creditably when they
to read half-yearly
eventually sport silk.
Twelve
A. B. Stewart and J. H. | subscription of Dollars Eighteen.' Raikes
H. H. Lennox and W., J. Clerk.
A. W. Hodges and C. J.
Waddell
Hong Kong League: Division I.
10.90
+1
"
A. G. Coppin and S. ...Perry.
S.
Kick-off it 4p.m.
10.84
C. W. Jeffries and
J.
Queen's Regt. v. Kowloon F.C..
Cogitbart.
N
G.
Gimble Thwaites.
and
C
A. Ritchie and
A.
Ritchie.
*
P.O. Cowan
10.38
K. E Greig and
Hong Kong Police w.
South
Yates,
++
B. D. F. Beith and
D. Black.
10.44
10.48
China, Caroline Hill ground. 10.40 Referee Mr. F. Smith.
PLAYERS AND PROSPECTS;
Great interest will be taken in 10:59 the game at Caroline Hill today. The senior shield game between the 10.56 Royal Navy and the K.O.S.B. nt 2.30 p.m, should be worth watch-11.00 ing.
It will be followed by a senior 11.01 league game between Bouth Chinn
and the Hong Kong Police.
11.08
11.12
For the shield game, the Navy will! be without Barkham who always plays a dashing game. His place will be filled by Carey. Evans will 11.16 Ipad the attack in place of Ken. nedy. Yan Tromp and Firth will, 11.20 be on, the right wing. Perks, who captained the Navy against the 11.34 Army, will be in the centre-half position. The EOS B. will make 11.98 the journey from Lo-wo camp where
11.30 they are in training.
The Borderers will put up a great fight and the result will be in doubt 11.36 until the final whistle sounds
Another good contest should be $11.40 seen at King's Park With Goldman
and A. Gosano leading the respec 11.44 tive attacks. much will depend on
E
the opposing defences Bishop and 11.48 Holt gave a fine show against South China last week in the absence of 11.52 McBride and Stewart, and with the inclusion of these Intter in the side, 11.56 the Recreio attack should be held. Silva-Netto and Souss with the 12.00 assistance of the Remedio's should keep in check the redoubtable Gold- "man. A keen game is expected and little between. the teams when the final whistle sounds
The Juniors,
*
L
E.
W. D. Fiddes-Wilson and R. A. Green.
M. McLay.
Visiting Members.
Rule 47 -The words "Monthly subscription of Dollers Two to read Monthly subscription of Dollars Three."""
There were a good number of members present, and following a brief discussion by members the motion was put to the vote, but lost by a very large majority,
The President, Mr. R. E. Lind- sell, in opening the meeting, spoke of the resolution at the last general
meeting which had to be placed before members at an extraordin
meeting.
ary
The Government
lense to the Club, of the grounds and Club House would expire on A. H. Ferguson and January 1st 1932, and it was de ided by the general committee to suggest an increase of the subscrip. tions to raise some of the cost of the new Club House at King's Park; which would east 880,000 The Club had only 820,000 in re serve and needed more:
I. H. Gre and Smith.
W. B. Coraaby and
G. Mills.
G.
H. W. Moon and Beveridge.
W.
D. Forbes and D. Gilmore.
"J.
E. Des Vaux and R Greensmith,
T. L. Christie and U. Ireland.
S. T. Butlin and A. Leach.
FI. V. Croucher and
R. Andrewes,
L. M. S. Lloyd, and
C. 1. Bowker..
A. B. Purves and N. Littlejohn..
L.
A.
*G. Towns and G. E
Mitchell.
+ Stone and H.
Sommers.
R. Young and E.
Lawrence.
F. "Lobel and H. Mills.
H. Howard and
Gardner,
B. J. Lacon and Kern...
JP. Warren und
Syme Thomson.
Clerk.
CRICKET.
HONG KONG C.C. 1st XI
F
A
Mr CJ Tacchi had proposed, and Mr. Silkstone seconded, that the subscription fees he raised so per cent, which would mean profit of between $2,400 and $2,800 in the course of a year or to raise a mich as the Club could, about 87.500 during the three years in question.
The two champion chasers Ace of Spades and My Lady are hard at work putting the finishing touches to a thorough preparation and look like winning their respective events, which in the case of Ace of Spades will be the Military Cup, and My Lady the Winter Handicap.
The two very enthusiastic Canton sportsmen Mr.
and Mr. Fisher will be down with their can didates Solitaire and Tamerlan and I hope they are each rewarded with a win for their achievement in send
Bujhe
ing ponies all the way from Canton to compete at our steeplechase meet. inga Owing to the continual ab. sence of rain the trick is a little on the hard side. However, the
clerk of the course, Dr. F. Fierce- Grove, is busily engaged at the moment endeavouring to eliminate this drawback, which I am certain will be accomplished before the date
of the meeting.
I shall be paying a visit to the course through the week and shall endeavour to find a few tasty bits for discussion in next Wednesday's Hong Kong Daily Press.
.
The story goes that after the great personal successes scored by Ellis Jeffreys and Ronald Squire in "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," Lansdale promised to write a play specially for them, and that." On Approval" is the result. These two were sup- ported in London by Valerie Taylor and Edmond Breon.
ed on their courage in tackling a The A.D.Q. are to be congratulat three act comedy with such a small cast. But from what we hear the rehearsals are shaping very well under the direction of Mrs. F. 0. Hunt. herself an ex-professioza! actress of considerable fame.
The cast will consist of Mrs. Edgar Davidson who played with great success the part of Mrs. Ehley" in "The Last of Mes Mrs R. E. Greensmith Cheyney," who had a great personal triumph in The Sport of Kings," Mr. B. L. Seton-Winton, an actor of great experience, who has played many parts in Shanghai and Kebe, and Mr. M. M. Mass, whose par
formance as "Charles in Mrs. Cheyney" will be remembered by local play goern
Bocking will open at Andersons on the 16th instant
STABBING CHARGE AGAINST
K-O.S.B. PRIVATE,
SERGT, KERR. AGAIN. IN DANGER.
Unions are in demand and were officer of the Bureau Public they will be tried by a military ther buyers at the latter rate.
Cantons, likewise, are wanted and tribunal. The trial of the remain
der was begun yesterday in a local. Hong Kong Fires have remained and higher civil tribunal. can be placed at 86178. stationary at 8790.
Hong Kong, Canton and Macso Steamboats have weakened and are
dochinash Indo China have had a sharp rise and closed with buyers at 890 for the
Deferred." The Preferred were sold at 830.
Kowloon Wharves are quiet at $134.
and in the absence of any sellers Whampoa Docks are enquired for the price has advanced to $10.
Shanghai Decks, have strengthen ed and are now wanted at Tia. 107.
China Providents were also firmer with buyers at $3.30,
Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels were negotiated up to 89.40, but close wenker with sellers slightly below this rate.
Hong Kong Lands are ruling strong and have buyers at 861),
after sales at this price.
Humphreys Estates are saleable
at 811.80.
Hong Kong Tramways have been rather neglected and stand at a nominal quotation of 890.75.
mand and buyers now offer 854 for Hong Kong Electrics are in de
the old shares. and 859.75 for the
Dem.
ور
Star Ferries have remained steady at 873).
China Lights changed hards at
$12.50 and $12.40.
Union Waterboats show a further improvement with sales made up to 8211
Dairy Farma have also hardened PROBABLY A SESSIONS CASE and have had transactions at $99.
Telephones (old) closed appre- ciably higher at 87.
'A FLOT * Beveral adjournments, Private James Boyle, of the King's
MOTOR-CARS COLLIDE AT O
CAUSEWAY BAY.
CHINESE GIRL DRIVING.
At 5.30 yesterday afternoon there was a collision between two motor care at the Causeway Bay junction near the Jockey Club stables, both receiving slight damage.
Scottish Borderers, was a brought before Mr. B. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy yesterday on the charge of stabbing Sergt. Kerr on board the troopship Somersetshire, on
the right of October 19th, last year.
Inspector Lane told his Worship that he had cabled to Colombe, where the injured man is in hospital, and
The opium seized on board tha Chine Merchants str. Kiangan and stored in the Pei Yuan Kuer Temple. Nuntao, where it WIE guarded day and night by armed troops, has now been handed over to the Shanghai District Court bý . the military authorities in accord- fance with instructions from the
Central Government...
A good demand for Green Island lifted the price to 810.35, but the Cements (Combined) at the outset.).
market has since cased off to 99% buyers
Langkats (Combined) were booked 5 Tis. 10.80. Ewos receded to Tla 13.10 in the beginning of the week, but later on recovered to a buying quotation of Tis. 13 with sales reported at Tls.
Shanghai Cottons continue in re- the close with sellers at Tis. 13.20.
to a head, the National Anti-Opium With a view to bringing matters
Association have decided to extend their propaganda efforts and pub- liely
A to demand sattlement. Earge numbers of propaganda leaflets and posters hava issued and many of these have been appearing on the tram-cars · n Nanao.
введ
General Chang Chih Kiang, chair- pression Commission, who recently man of the National
Opium Sup- tendered his resignation because the Government declined to take action in the opium scandal, has with- drawn this but has asked for a
month's sick leave.
It is said that the Commission "is League of Nations. to submit a report its work to the
Of those being tried by the Kiang- e District Court "Cola. Tai and Fu have been sent to Nanking, where, it is reported, they will be tried again by the Military Court. — N.-C. Daily News...
PREVIOUS DECISION
-REVERSED.
WHAT IS
" WATCHMAN 1".
Mr. Uno, of the M. B. K. coal- yard at Yaumati was again before the Magistrate, Mr. E. W. Hatil ton, at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday on a summons for failing to register two watchmen on two different occasions to the police. The symmons had been previously. dismissed.
· Car No. 2005, an Essex, was being had received a reply to the effect 13.40. They are, however, easier at Me H. Somerset Fitzroy appear
Mr. Lindsell pointed out that the proposition did nct emanate from the present Committee, on the Out- going Committee, but was a mere Kresolution passed at the last meet- ing for the consideration of the members.
For The Proposition,, Speaking in support of the pro- position, Mr. Tacchi said that the driven by a European, and his that Serge Kerr has again been money had to be raised, and the family was with him. The car was placed on the danger list. It was little increase was justified: Rais-proceeding from Caroline Hill Road also added that there was no chance quest at-Tia, esh and Tls. 32 for the watchmen were actually employed Aing the prices of drinks had many and intended to turn into the road of the sergeant coming to Hong on the other side of the nullah Agns before Novembon next. This objections, and the proposal of raising the subscription, was in his facing the French Hospital A might be due to the fact that there would be no transport from Colom- opinion, most suitable. Mr. Silk small Austin car, No. 1748, came be before then, but as a passage E. stone seconded the motion.
just at that moment from the direc
D.
ed for the Crown.
The defendant said that the two
as ballymen. He had been under Hongkew Wharves are firmer in old and new shares respectively. the North, and are enquired for at
the impression that he could also use them as watchmen without re- gistering them. The defendant him- Exchange. The T.T. rate on Lon-self had often watched over the coal Bai TỔN.
Tia. 163.
Mr. Frazer on the other handtion of Taikoo and became ea- by ordinary liner was not impos don today is 2/0 and on Shang for an hour or two, in which case.
F.said that there were lot of people tangled with the left mudguard of
against it. Personally he thought the larger car, making a dent als T. A. Martin and W. the increase of subscriptier would on the left hub of the wheel. The affect membership. Other Clubs bumper of the small car and parts subscriptions and prices of drinks of the radiator were damaged, and were not as high as this Club. the driver, a young Chinese girl Mr. Tacchi replied that the sub- and her two companions seemed scription was, perhaps, a little very much upset at the unexpected high, but taking into consideration interruption of their afternoon ride. the bowls, cricket, tennis and other
The Essex later drove away, the amenities obtained at the Club, driver good-caturedly assuring the the return for the money was good. girls that there was nothing to be The members of the Engineers afraid of, but they said that they Institute paid $5.00 and only get
were not so much concerned about indoor recreation and billiards.
the damage to, their little vehicle. which refused to start for some
CRAIGENGOWER.
In the junior shield, the Atheltic;
The above match starts to-day on "B" team should qualify for the next round against the Recreio, the the H.K.C.C. ground at 2 p.m.
H.K.C.C.-H. R. B. Hančnck "A" team going down before" the K.O.S.B. South China "B" should (captain), Capt. A. N. Evere, A win against the R.A. and the "AW: Hayward, Linut.-Col. Lightfoot, go down to the Queen's Regt. on Hughes, H. V.
E. J. R. Mitchell, O. Moor, H. Ower
Parker, T. E the Navy ground.
The Hong Kong police second Pearce, Rev. E E. Quick and A. string is an unknown" quantity. Reid. They have several good players taking part in the mid-week league and no doubt several of these play- ers will be in the shield team. Kowloon cannot expect to go far in the competition unless they play better football than they did last week against the Eastern F.C.
The Senior League game at Caro lire Hill should be the "titbit" for to-day. South China andefeat ed will be opposed to the Hong Kong Police who have been winning all hands down lately. The game will be a needle one all through with a smart attack against a very sound defence. The scoring will be low.
The Queen's Regt. will now meet Kowloon on the Railway ground. The Regt. should recover some of the
.HONG KONG C.C. 2nd XI.
CRAIGENGOWER.
On the Craigengower ground this afternoon...
H.K.C.C.-G. H. Gillingham (captain) H. J. Armstrong, K. H. Batger, C. Bradley, G. E. R. Divett, E R. Duckitt. L. A. R. Duzcan, J. E. Hancock, C. P. James, J. A. Summers and W. K. Tait.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
BRIGADE.
WEEKLY VACCINATION
RETURN.
Buggestion Of Debeatures.
sible the telegram oilght be wrong,
Inspector Lane said that he had consulted Mr. H. Somerset Fitarey.
assistant Attorney General, and was
informed that even if there was no further evidence available, the as cused could be committed for trial. on the evidence so far adduced.
Mr.
Addressing the prisoner Lindsell said: Unless there is de finite news that Sergeant Kerr is the next month, I shall commit you' on his way here in the course of for trial in the February Sessions of the Supreme Court on the pre sent charge of attempted murder and unlawful wounding.
Until
from week to week for the present.
A remand until January 18th was then ordered.
Forward Settlement Days.-20th January, 22nd February and. 25th. March, 1920.
THE SHANGHAI STRIKE SITUATION.
"
DISPUTES FOMENTED BY AGITATORS.
ww
Shanghai, January 8th-There appears to be a concerted move by certain parties to cause strikes of labourers and mechanics in various professions. Evidence has been dis
Mr. Goldenburg remarked that in time, as at what the traffic authori- then I shall continue to remazid you, covered which would indicate that thinking of what the Club would ties will think about it. gain, it must also be considered what the Club stood to lose. If 50 members resigned it would mean a loss of about $1,000. A whisky- soda could be obtained from any hotel for 50 cents, while at the Club
it cost. 58 centi.
The speaker aug gested the issuing of deleatures, so that the future generation would be made to contribute their share towards the coat.
Mr. Tacchi remarked that in his opinion, the members referred to would not resign from the Clab.
Is It Worth It? Mr. Chapman asked ingrens really worth while? As
WOB
the
INDIAN CONSTABLE
ACQUITTED. BUT A DISGRACE TO THE
FORCE.
The Indian constable who was alleged to have stolen $95 from
two privates of the Punjab Regi ment was discharged by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis- tracy yesterday." The defendant was alleged to have offered to buy some cloth for the men, and, taking
mentioned the maximum amount their money went into a tailor shop
and or.ce the
possible to obtain in the three years
and escaped by a back door. He was seen by the men in an alley grace, would be only $7,500 against
sum of 860,000 for the cost of the and a chass ensued round Kow The number of Chinese vaccinated building. It would result in a loss loon. lost ground conceded lately, China-free of charge-by members of the of membership,
The Magistrate said that although Athletic should take full pointa Ambulance Brigade, including Fri increase was made it would stay. the defendant must get off on a from the Small Units.
day, between December 3rd and Mr. Roe remarked that at the technicality. bis behaviour was dis- January 11th, were as follow — .. present time with storekeepers and graceful. He had no earthly right compradores raising the prices, one should avoid the possible increase.
TODAY'S WIRELESS
PROGRAMME.
BROADCAST BY GO.W. ON
300 METRES.
Dance Programme.
1.48 p..Weather Report
5,30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.-Demon-
atration Programme. “^
7.49 p.m.-Evening Weather Re
port.
8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.-Evening pro-
gramme (Columbia Records)."
10 p.m.-New Bulletin,
Dance Music.
10.30 pmClose down.
Chinese YM.C.A. Divi-
sion
Indian Division
King'a College
sion
Divi-
Railway Division
96,031...
26.851 3,468 3,435
Kowloon Division
81,746
Mongkok Division Staukiwan Division
$2,053
4,040
Un Long
St. Joseph's
College
sion
Division Victoria Nursing Divi
Y.W.C.A. Nursing Divi-
1,127
6,240
500
361
Total
-247,801
віс
to do what he did, and he was a disgrace to the Force. It was his
If the increase was made it would opinion that the complainant's friend stay, and it wasn't fair to make owed the defendant money and the the present members pay;
the latter took the $25 to purchase others coming along should bear clothing, thinking that he could get his money back that way. The defendant was discharged.
their share.
Things Run Properly?
The speaker then referred to the
fact that formerly the Bar realized
a profit of some 85,000 per year, would do more to raise the money Now there was none.. If the Club than increasing the subscriptions,
**Proposal Rejected.
with a possible loss of membership was run properly, and all over- head expense avoided, it might be as a result, possible to raise 88,000 or $7,000, Considering the balance in reserve, The proposal, put to vote, debentures of 820,000 or $30,000; was heavily defeated. The propos and better running of the Club ed increase has accordingly been (Continued at foot of next column.) labandoned.
HEALTH BULLETIN OF EASTERN PORTS.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING.. JANUARY 5TH.
Plague.
Cochin 10 deaths. Colombo: 2 cases, 2 deaths Bangkok: 2 cases, 1 death. Poom Pech: 2 cases, 2 deaths. Baghdad: 5 cases, 5 deaths. Fourteen infected rats found
Zone 3, Bombay,
Cholera. Calcutta: 13 deaths. Madras: deaths. Negapatam: 1 death. Rangoon 1 death." Tuticorin:27 cases, 15 deaths. "Pondicherry: 1 death.
Bangkok: 2 cases, 9 deaths. Saigon 1 case, 1 death.
Small-pox. Basrah: 5 cases, 3 deaths. Bombay 10 cases, 6 deaths. Calcutta cases.. Madras: 36 cases, Moulmein: 1 death.. Negapatam: 3 cases. Rangoon came. Pondicherry 1 death." Singapore: 1 case. Belawan-Deli: 3 caser, 3 deaths. Prom Peah: 6 cases, 3 deaths. Shanghai: 14 deaths, Macao b.deaths.
deaths,
Baghdad: 7 cases, & deaths.
in
ed.
he would have to be registered too. The Magistrate said that there was a distinct difference between a“ man specially engaged as a watch- man and one who drow a large- salary and watched for a time.
Mr. Fitzroy drew his Worship's attention to the definition that a watchman was a man employed to protect any property, prevent crime and maintain order.
The Magistrate registered a con- viction and cautioned the defen- dint
SHERIFF BROTHERS TO RE-OPEN.
agents of the Social Bureau · are fomenting these strikes, "especially SHOP AT PENINSULA HOTEL so far as foreign interests are affect
It would seem, that apart from where states that the firm of An announcement appearing else. political reasons, these agents are Sheriff Brothers urging strikes, more or less in order their shop in the business section are re-opening to find jobs for themselves. Those of the Peninsula Hotel, Kowloon. behind this series of agitations are his firm has been in existence employing systematic methods, and for over 20 years in Hong Kong aa" usually spread their "propaganda
jewellers and gem merchants, hav- causing among various unions, successive. crises as each strike is had shops in Queen's Bood settled. Then they solicit funds during this time. With business at from non-striking unions to support a low ebb, consequent on the strike. strikers. Without undue alarm, the they were obliged to close down, situation may be considered serious, and their re-opening in such an In the case of the San Sun important centre is a sign of bet employees, who struck before the ter times.
The news will no doubt be gratify. week-end, the management main-
tains a firm attitude, although there ing to the many old customers who are signs of weakening rmong the were always sure of getting good strikers. It is understood that the value for money spent.
employers have issued an ultimatum.
at the expiration of which the
strikers may consider themselves There is no change in the strike dismissed.
Tailors Going Back.
The strike of foreign tailor em- poyees is breaking. On Sunday 200 persons, one-tenth of those who were on strike, resumed work uncondi- tionally.
to-day,
On Sunday morning 570 bag- workers in the Ton Jute Factory, 84; Robinson Road, struck for higher wages. Those who have worked for three years are demanding a six- cent increase per day, those of On Friday atriking workmen from shorter.employment are demanding the Pootung factory of Nanyang a three-cent increase. Bros. crossed the Whangpoo in It is stated that employees of the " sampans and tried to enter the com- French tramwe have been granted pany's office on East Seward Road $5 each as compensation in lieu of The police had been informed of the wages during the strike period. proposed plans of the men, and The Chinese papers state that the were on guard at the premises. In company has set aside $1,000 for the ensuing malce several heads this purpose. A representative of were cracked and the rioters are the Social Bureau was present when now being treated in hospital. the first payment was made.-7.0.
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