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BASEBALL IN U.S.A. BY MAIL; WIRE, AND
NEW YORK YANKEES AND
"
GIANTS.
HOYT IMPROVING HIS GAME.
WIRELESS.
Rome. In his answer to Musso- lini's speech, which greatly, per- plexed the Catholic World, the Pope takes strong attitude against the Fascist views upon education. He emphatically de precates a state education of the youth upon the grounds that re ligious and home influences will for ever remain to be the greatest character factors is moulding whilst the Fascist idea of raising
New York-With the playing Benson just recently "begun, mana- of American and National gers League Baseball Clubs are making
a race of conquerors. would, if all final preparations for what looks nations followed this suit, be dis- astrous to the spirit of interna- to be a closely contested selkon.
reconciliation, tional
unless it Injuries have caused some of
would be added that spiritual and the managers to revise their line-or material conquests are meant ups. however to offset this there by it. are many fine prospects among the now players who have come to the major leagues for the first time.
Miller Huggins, manager of the New York Yankees present cham- pions of the American League, an- ticipates a Kard fight but believes that his pitching strength will
carf his team to the fourth con- secutive pennant. The Yankees have started the senson with vir tually the same team which won the world's championship for them last year, and in addition have suficient reserve talent to fill the gap in ease injury overtakes them later in the season.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1929.
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EXTRA-TERRITORIAL PRIVILEGE“.
DR. SZE ON ANGLO-CHINESE FRIENDSHIP.
DIFFICULTIES AND HARDSHIPS FOR ALL PARTIES.
"Difficulties and some hardships on both sides," are likely to mark the period of transition which will follow the proposed abolition of extra-territorial rights in China, said Dr. Alfred Sze, newly- appointed
Chinese Minister to Britain, to members of the British Dublin. Thousands of Irish Chamber of Commerce and the ass assembled at the quay China Association in an address side at Galway to witness the ar rival' of the Hapag-liner. Cleve-
at Shanghai prior to his departure land. as the first trans-Atlantic | for Nanking, where he will confer steamer, making Galway a regular with Government officials before port of call. At the reception on the ship, the Mayor of Galway de- his departure for London probably clared that this event constituted late next month. a Inndmark of Ireland's industrial development.
New York-Although the Rus sian imports show an allround de cresse, American exporte suffered least under this setback, being 37.5 million roubles from October" to February
core
against 44.9 million roubles in the corresponding period, This mainly resulted in Many sports writers here believe the fact that the Russians
were it not unlikely that the two New buying
Australian wool York teams have the best chances The Americans are determined to to win in their respective leagues.recapture the Russian market. It The New York Yankees have won is reported that an American tex three of the last four world series tile delegation under Eduard staged and are striving to win the Harley will visit Russia in the peinart and series again to set an American League record.
autumn.
Warsaw, Poland has complain-' ed to Moscow on account of anti-
Polish speeches delivered by mem hers of the Ukrainian Soviet Government
who declared that 7
were
million Ukrainians being trodder under the Polish boot, It is simultaneously reported from Praga that is new Ukrainian emigrant government has been formed under Shapoval, demand ing the separation of Soviet Ukraine from loscow and the in- corporation of all Ukrainian lands under Poland.
M
London-Little Dorrit's church, St. George the Martyr, Southwark, is in peril. Cracks many feet long have appeared in the walls and crypt, and they are gradually widening. Work was to be started this month to make the building safe, and the rector is appealing for £5,000 to meet the eest.
[British United Press.)
own
do in the validity of the funda mental principles as I have out- lined them, you may be assured that my best efforts will be „de- voted to the minimising of any possible ill-effects that may come from a readjustment of our treaty antiquated system to the modern relationships from the old and system which we are all working to bring about in the relations of our two peoples..
Britain's Only Interest is Trade, "Ід
British Co-operation With China. "Speaking particularly of Great Britain, since I am soon to depart sure that our two peoples can co- for my new past in London, I am
operate for our mutual benent, The interests of Chinese and foreigners in general are so close ly linked together and inter dependent that neither can do anything to injure the interests of the other without also injuring the interests of many of their people who are directly interested in trade and other relationshipa. which truly benefits one, It is also true that any measure fail intheng run
to equally benefit the other."
"History teaches Addressing an audience largely nationalism, once awakened in 4 opposed to the abolition of extra-people, is bound to remain awakening to China, assured us that and ultimately succeed. No power, territoriality, as proposed in the Chinese Note of April 97 to the
however mighty has ever succeeded Washington Conference Powers,
in crushing "nationalism. Its Dr. Ste said:-
course of progress may porarily checked or diverted, but
be tem
the eventaal reaction, as in the cuse of the law of the pendulum, ia in direct ratio to the impediment which has been placed in the path of its progress.
th
cannot
us that true
"I wish to express my sincere thanks for the opportunity you have given me to meet the members of these two important British organisations who are interested ted in the commercial, financial
and economic relations of the Republic of China and Great Britain, I
The Example of Turkey. am especially thankful of the op- "In this connection I have in portunity which you have provid- mind the example of Turkey, ed for the exchange of views on which has proved conclusively questions in which the peoples of that foreigners can live and trade our two countries are mutually in-
Д country where extra- | térested. I have been away from territoriality and other so-called China a considerable time, not so unequal treaty conditions once long a time as measured by the mamiilid. It was my good for calendar, bus & period of great im-- Lure recently to have the oppor- portance from the standpoint of tunity of visiting Turkey, and international happenings in the there I found foreigners engaged Far East and the world generally. in business, educational and other Hence I felt the necessity of reprofessions pursuing their normal turning to my native land for a visit and conference with officials of the National Government be fore proceeding to assume my new duties 19 Minister to Great Britain.
activities, despite the fact that prior to the revision of the treaties they dreaded the day when they would be forced to live and con- duct their affairs without the extra protection which they believed to be indispensible.
•
Converted Opponents: "The reason for the present amicable relationship of foreigners residing in Turkey with the Gov ernment and people of Turkey is due largely to the fact that since the
Helmach and Pipgras, Pennock. Hoyt, Hejmach, and Pipgras, four outstanding pitchers of the 1928 championship team. are with Manager Huggins, this year and it is believed in many quarters that this is the nucleus of the feat pitching staff in the lengue. Rhodes and Sherid are another pair of pitchers who are expected to win more than their share. of games., Pennock, who in 1028, won seventeen games and only lost six, coased much concern
Anglo-American Interests. during the spring season
he his Arm needed nursing. Supporters
"In a way, I think I might be for calling of the Yanks are hopeful that he
pardoned
myself will return to his last year's form
China's Minister to the English before the season is many weeks
speaking peoples, for my diploma- old. Hoyt, considered the leading
tie experience has largely been pitcher of the league last year,
confined to Great Britain and the won twenty-three games and lost
United States. In 1911 I was ap
abolition of extra-terri- only seven It is generally be
pointed Minister to the United toriality, the general feeling of lieved that, if the old hurling staff
States, but did not proceed to hatred and suspicion which charac equals the record of 1928, the New
Washington due to the fact that I terised the old days, have disap- York Yankees are going to win
was appointed Minister of Compeared and have been replaced by their fourth straight world's series
munications when Mr. Tang Shao a spirit of good-will and mutual and set an American League re-
fire. The damage is was Premier. In June, 1914, co-operation. I might mention the cord that is likely to stand for
the year of the outbreak of the interesting experience of the quite some time.
Was appointed American merchants and others in World War, I Prior to the opening of the
I served until 1921 when I was the abolition of extra-teri- managed the Yanks for eleven body of Oscar A. Olsen, deck store
to Washington atoriality, but completely changed on the Dollar steamship, transferred keeper years, made this statement con.
Minister to the United States and their attitude and after the re- cerning his pitching strength, President Hayes, who fell over.
board from tender and was have served at that post con-
vision of the treaty were among am entirely satisfied that my first
tinuously since that time, It may the first to urge upon the Ameri drowned.. string pitching staff will do ita
thus be seen that my diplomatic
can Congress the immediate rati- part when the season gets under Home.The Pope has decided to service for my country has been fcation of the now treaty. As way, and my pitching plans are participate in the procession to almost entirely with the two
business-men you will agree with exactly what they were when we St. Peter's Square, on May 30. branches of the English-speaking me that good-will is a most im left camp. I have three right
all business hauders and n southpaw to work
Shanghai. The four Stinson De" peoples--America and Great Bri portant element in
tain-the two countries which have transactions, and on all occasions regularly during the first month weiter airplanes ordered by the developed to a greater extent pos of human relationships, and from of the senson, The righthanders Minister of Communications from
national standpoint, the good- are Hoyt, Pipgras, and Johnson, America arrived here on the Pre-sibly than any other countries, the theories of constitutional govern And the left hander will be either sident Grant. The 'planes will be ment and of personal liberty and will of a quarter of the world's
and preserving. population is worth cultivating
Brussels.The Zele Tubize tex- tile factory, in Belgium, has been destroyed by rated at a high figure.
Shanghai-An inquest was held
ol
many ways the Chinese nation resembles the British nation. particularly in the desire trade relationships..
our two peoples for normal His Excel. lency the British Minister, if I remember correctly. 5000 after all the British people desire is to live and trade in China under. peaceful conditions. As I follow the public statements of the spokes- the policy of our Government is men of the National Government,
and in this connection they are to encourage foreign investment, prepared to security in the power
afford the fullest ta foreign lives and property. They are, however, equally desirous of and insistent upon the complete sboli tion of extra-territoriality at the earliest possible date. In other words, if I may be permitted to state the desire of the National Government and of the Chinese nation as well, it is that China- whole-heartedly welcomes the for- eign trader, but China wants them to come to trade in China as they would go and trade in other countries, that is, without having, or claiming any special privileges which they would not be equally willing to grant to Chinese traders in their countries. China wishes to follow the Confucian Golden Rule, that we do not wish others to ask of us what other nations do not accord to Chinese nationals resid- ing in their country.
The Golden Rule.
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used on the Shanghai-Nanking air inviolability of private property mail line, which is scheduled to be rights. I mention these things be inaugurated on June 1
cause my own country is now ing through the period of poli tutelage, as envisaged by our late leader, Dr. Sus, and is thus rapidly progressing toward the final stage, which is, known дз "My long experience in London world's series between their two and Washington and my close as teams are very optimistic over the sociation with British and Ameri- can officialdom have convinced me prospect.
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In the outfeld Ruth, who scored one-hundred-sixty-three rung in 1028, will have batting strength in his
outfielders, Lengue. are supporting Combs and Meusel. Babe "Ruth,
great difficulty when opposing the the strongest hitter in baseball, Giants is the belief of many supenuine constitutional government. made afty-four home runs last
porters of the team. New Yorkers, season and is expected to make a who would like to have another great effort to equal the mark this year.
The infield, of the Yankees is strong at bat and well-balanced in
The Transition Period, "However, I am not unmindful that immediately after the aboli- tion of extra-territoriality there a period of adjust- raust follow ment to the new conditions. This period of transition is unavoidable and may, in some cases, cause much difficulties and some hardship' on both sides. Wise stateamanship on both sides will work for a shorten- ing of the period of transition and It is said that Manager McGraw- the field, Lazzeri at second base is well pleased with the Giants so
to live and work together in a minimising of the hardships and The work of our and Durocher at short-stop present far as the training and condition- harmontiouxs relationship when difficulties.
we thoroughly understand each Governments will be greatly strong combination. As for ing seascri
is concerned and ex- the third base position. Koenix, pects to be well in the race before other's point of view and approach facilitated if they have the co-
good
hitter and 2 fight-mid-suininer arrives. Prior to the our problems in a genuine spirit operation and assistance of all parties concerned. Believing as I ing player, will receive the opening game of the season, Roger of equality. assignment and should be able to Peckinpaugh, Manager of the hold up his end of the infield. Lou Cleveland club of the American Gehrig, with a batting average of League predicted that the Giants
374 in 1928, and a home run hitter had enough class to win
the who appears to be Ruth's chief National League Pennant. Com- rival pleases most fans at first ing from a manager before the season this makes New York sup-
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Cheung, Mr. Cheung Shiu Wun, Mr. H. Spencer, Mr. Hung Sui Lan, Mr. S. F. Mok. Mr. F. Z. Wong, Mr. Douglas Wong, Mr. C. K. Lan, Mr. Jan. Po Nam, Miss The Yankees have reserve porters feel enthusiastic about the
P. Tano, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. catchers to aid Bengough who chance of an all New. "ork series
Wong, Mr. Lec, Mr. J. F. Don- played in fifty-eight_games last this fall for the championship of
nely, Mr. Chan Cho Hong, Mr. year. Grabowski, Dickey, And the United States.
Marren Wong, Dr. and Mrs. G. forgens, are promising catchers The Giants have three left-handers and the team is well fortified be in the outfield Leach, Walsh, and Carroll, Mrs. W. M. Dickson, W. Eklund, Mr. N. Kawaslce, Miss Grace Bage, Major Glenn P. hind the hat. With good fielding Ott. Walsh proved a batting star Miss N. A. Hutchinson, Mr. G. T. Wilhelon, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. strength and more batting power during the closing days of the Morris, Mr. E. L. Morrison, Mrs. Thomas, Mr. H. 5. House, Miss than any team in baschall, the spring training season and with A Morrison, Miss M. J. J. Anderson, Mr. R. D. Wilson, New York Yanks are favoured to Ott and each the Giants have a Neville, Mrs. J. D. Pholen, Mr. T. Comdr. C. H. J. Keppler, Sister win the American League pennant, fairly strong outfield. The infield Pollard, Mrs L. Baines, Miss E. Mary Angels, Bister Mary de by many critics and faps. Critics
supposed to be the greatest point. S. Smith.
Sales, Mr. C. Nadurato, Mr. and trip from Kowloon, when about a of the pitching staff console them-
Departures.
Mrs. A. 8. Wells, Mr. Chan Wing, selves with the thought of the this year-and-some-contend that The following first class passen. Mr. C. K. Kap, Mr. P. E Kwan, third of the way across the har great batting strength of the Recae at second-base, Lindstrom atgers left by the A.M.L. finer Pres Mr. Chow Pei Kung, Mr. C. Chout a Chinese first-class passenger Yankees and believe that little third, Terry at first and Jackson at Jefferson for Seattle yesterday: Wong, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Odell, suddenly handed him a hat saying anatters if their hitting is as good short constitute what is believed by Mr. Go Zaino Lay, Capt. Miguel Mr. Lee Shuck Lap, Mr. and Mrs. "take this." He explained to the
Batonished coxswain that it belong-She was received a bullet wound in In the National League, the many to be the best infield in the Morales, Dr. and Mrs. A Pond, Hip The Chan, Mr. Tang Shui ed to another passenger who had the right arm and was taken to TELL THE SHROFF
Hogan, catcher of the Major and Mrs. LB. Bender, Yam, Mr. Ku Ying Fan, Mr. Luk New York Giants started the league. season in good physical condition Giants is able to bear up under a Miss D. T. Bender, Master John Shiu Man, Mr. Luk Chi Wuz, Mr. jumped over the side of the ferry Kwong Wah Hospital.
difficult season and the pitching Bender, Master L-B. Bender, Jr., Pan Kuen, Mr. Pun-Chenk Wang, and disappeared. and regardless of the outcome of
Miss Eleanor Mr. Kum, Mr. Tsesshun Cho, Mr. by many to win the fag in their Walker, Scott, and Fitzsimmons Halpern, Mr. N. 8.
are three burlers who are doped to E. George, Mr. Esu Keo Ping, Cheung, Mr. and Mrs RR.
ROBBERY ON A JUNK. lengue. The Giants had an un-
win consistently for their teams. Mr. C. E. Peacock, Mr. Su Chan Queyron, Mr. Hong Laung Yuen, usually good training season and
New York surely has two strong Choy, Mr. Fong On, Mr. Ling Hak Mr. H. C. Shu, Mr. L. C. Schip- are in excellent shape for the first contenders for premier honours in Lit, Mr. Chan Tae Kang, Mr. Luk per, Mrs. Hazel Page Lawlaus, CHINESE WOMAN WOUNDED. drive after the pennant."
the great American sport and many Hong Min. Mr. Hung Ying, Mr. Mr. H. C. Fung, Mr. C. Y. Lee, Three Left-Handers.
An armed robbery on a fishing believe that the New York Yankees Li Hoi Wan, Mr. Li Sze Nam, Mr. T M. West, Mrs. Cheng Ho Cubs, considered by and the New York Giant will win Mrs Tong Lung Shi, Mr. Leung Si, Miss B. O. Eakin, Mr. Leejunk took place at Mongkok on
Tam Kona Mrs Ice Shoe Mr. F. Monday evening and the woman critics to have one of tk AIDAMIT NAMAZ Perpottarepaguustiker wasthi Rina Churn die Toog, Coleman, Mr. H. K. Bhaba;
Mr. and Mrs. K. P”"
wner of the enter wir fired pitching staffs in the National meet in the fall for the World's | Shen Yue Wel, Mr. Chou The II. M. Bharnbba, Mr. K. Gantlic. (Continued at foot of next column);
(Continued on next Column). Championship.
as in the past few seasODA.
the first days, of 'play, are picked staff is stronger this year than last. Mr. W. P. A Balecby, Mr. Pun Chen Chin, Mr. Leunk Yuk
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