HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1931.
INDIAN RECREATION CLUB AT HOME."
LOOTING OF "LIMCHOW" STABILISING THE
"PIRATES DARING IN FACE OF
RESCUE PARTY.
BOOTY EXCEEDS $180,000: THREE CASES OF
BULLION STOLEN.
A graphie story of the daring exhibited by pirates, who mada Boral bold attempts to seize the whole of a valuable eargo of bullion from the holds of a distressed steamer in the Hainan Straits, was related by a member of the rescue party on the Henry Keswick yesterday when interviewed after the tugboat had sue- cessfully towed the French stea urer Limehow into Kowloon Dock on Saturday night.
As a result of their onturprise the pirates succeeded in remor- ing from the Limehow three cases of silver bullion, 150 tons of Lin, 500 live pigs and a large quantity of general cargo, the total value of which is estimated at 8180,000.
There were on board the. Limehow twelve cases of tullion in all but the looters succeeded in removing only three of the twelve kases. The rest of, the bullion, together with a safe containing specie, was left on the steamer and this was later transferred to the Henry Keswick and brought to Hong Kong. There was no niga that the unfo had been in any way tampered with by the. pirates.
It will be recalled that the Litarlow figured in a collision in the Hainan Straits about a fortnight ago, as a result of which she lind to be beached. The captain, crow and passengers abandoned the boat and nowa of the incident reached Hong Kong by Thurs- day, April 16, when the Henry Kawick was rushed to the scene to entry it rescue work.
DERELICT SHIP TOWED IN HARBOUR.
The resen hat arrived in Hai- nan Straits on the Saturday and Found the vessel on fire which was
At
the Limehow to seek shelter. chout six o'clock on Monday even ang the pirates once again returned
Tutat about to burn out. On getting to the ship and continued the loot close to the unfortunate vessel,ng throughout the night.
Badly Holed.
II.M.S. Sterling arrived on
which by the way was almost sub- urged, the crew of the Henry Keswick found the Lindow to be Tuesday but meanwhile the Henry Keswick's crew made a oloser and swarming with pirates and more- over there were thirty eight junks more thorough survey of the Lim hovering around the ship contain: f chow and it was then discovered, ing in all about, 1,000 men.
A boat was sent from the Henry Keswick alongside the Limehow in
that the steaner had been holed badly at the bottom where the struck when she was betched,
DOLLAR.
VIEWS EXPRESSED AT CHINESE CHAMBER.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
A committee was selected on Saturday afternoon, following n meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to draft out the joint views of the Chamber on the ques tion of stabilisation of the dollar, to be prontod to the Currency Commission now in the Colony,
The concessus of opinion as the xketing scomed to be that the adop tion of a gold standard at the pre- sent moment by, Hong Kong would not be advantageous.
Mr. Li Yick Mui presided over the meeting and there were present many representatives of Chinese rative banka and firms...
Briefly the points raised against stabilisation of the Hong Kong dollar on a gold basis were as fol. lows:--
a atabilised dollar in Hong Kong might result in Further drop in the price of silver which would lend Chinese living abroad to remit monica which proviously came to Hong Kong, to China direct.
Excdus to Caxton.
It is fearod that there will be a general axodus of the families of middle class Chinese to Canton. The 'reant consus showed that the majority of Chinese here belonged to the middle class. If there should bo a wide gap between the dollar in Hong Kong and the dollar in Canton, this class of people would, in all probability, take advantage of the exchange and send their families to Canton where living would then be much cheaper.
Factories in Hong Kong "would End it hard to compote with fac. tories in China. The local factory would have to pay its wages in gold and compete with similar fac- tories paying wages in silver. This, it was pointed out, would be a big handicap.
If a gold standard dollar was used hero, godown and transporta tion charges, as compared with China, especially Canton, would be much higher. In all probability Kwangtang province would buy ile good direct instead of incurring a heavy item of storage and trans
connection it was pointed out that a large godown had been recently completed in Honan. «
The work of patching up the order that a preliminary survey might be carried out. On the apsteiner took two days and on preach of this boat, the pirates Wednesday an attempt was made to haul her off, but this proved left the Limehow. The aurvey re-
fruitless. Another Attempt was vealed that there was very little that could be done that night and made on Thursday and this timeportation in Hong Kong. In this the tug boat succeeded in getting accordingly the heat returned to
The Limehow off Steaming slow the Honry Keswick which anchored
ing, the Limehow roached Hong About two cables lengths away. On
Kong on Saturday night when she seeing the men from the Henry
was docked in the Kowloon dock. Keswick leaving the Limehow, the pirates returned to. the ill-fated There she presented the picture of steamer and looted her throughout a derelict vessel, the whole of the the night.
superstructure, bridge and other woodwork having been completely burnt away. In fact the hull of the vessel, her funnel and two masts
A Dead Pirate,
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MR. A. EL ARCULLI OPENS NEW CLUBHOUSE.
MR. RICHARD HANCOCK GIVES SHORT HISTORY OF
THE CRICKET LEAGUE,
Members of the Indian Recreation Club were "At Home Saturday when Mr. A. el Arculli performed the opening ceremony of the now clubhouse. Decorated as it was with flags and greenery, the pavilion presented a very ghy spectacle. Added to this was the many-coloured gowns of the ladies and the clork of the Wen-. ther was particularly kind so that the afternoon's function went off splendidly.
Mr. Richard Hancock, this President of the Cricket League, in A happy speech, gave a short résumé of the league and congratu- Inted the Indians on their success in bringing off the "double." At the conclusion of the sports, Miss-el Arculli gave away the prizes, aftor which she was presented with a bouquet of roses done up in ribbons of the Club's colours by little Miss M. Singh..
"HARD BUT SPORTING FIGHTERS."
MR. EL AROULLI'S SPEECH.
Before declaring the clubhouse opon, Mr. el Arculli anid:—
After Miss el Areulli had given called upon Mr. H. R. B. Hancock, away the prizes, Mr. A. el Arculli
as President of the Cricket League, I thank the Committee of the to say a few words and in doing so Indian Recreation Club for the Mr. et Arculli unid Mr. Hancock had honour they have done mo in invit-bean "Hong Kong's "Test" leader ing no to open the Club's pavilion for many years and he hoped the today, but before performing the Colony would have Mr. Hancock as opening ceremony, I wish to any a Captain for many years to come. few words. Thirteen years ago in
MR. DICK HANCOCK. 1918, the infant Indian Recreation Club was born, and I had the
Mr. H. R. 3. Hancock then privilege to write the invitations to aid:-Mr. Arculli, Miss Arcalli its well-wishers to attend. its chris- Ladies and Gentlemen, ahould tening ceremony. The baby was, alike, as President of the Hong healthy one, but though rich in Kong Cricket League, and an old health, it was poor in wealth, Ad- und ardent uricketer, to take this verso conditions, however, could not suppress it, and like the immortal opportunity of saying a few words, Topsy, it just growed. In the and to congratulate the I.R.C, on winning both divisions of the beginning it did not oven have a
Lengue. Perhaps it would not be roof over its head and was only out of place if I were to tell you formed in enabled to have a ground to play that the Leaguo was. on through the generosity of the
1503-the year in which I first had which CS.C.C.,
often lent its
the honour of skippering a Hong Kong side in Interport cricket! At ground to the new-comer.
This was most fortunate in two the time the formation of the Len- ways: first, playing fields were very | guo gave a great stimulus to local Acarce in those days and Sookuupooericket. It was. I think, about then was not what it is te-day, and then that the "Civil Service" and howloon Club were formed, and secondly, through its contact with
the old Polico Clubs 'resuscitated.
Cinud
the C.S.C.C. the new-comer came under the antice of that warm hearted sportsman, Sir Severn, who was then President of the O.S.C.C. an a member of its senior cricket team. Through the good offices of this gentleman, the Government kindly allotted our in-
Sir Claud Severn, and that equal. fant its present grounds here. 14 popular sportsman, Mr. Fon sonby-Fane, were both good friends to our baby and helped it on many occasions and in many ways. In appreciation of their kindness, the Committee made these gentlemen honorary members of the Club after they had kindly intimated that they were willing to become auch. It is matter of regret that they are both absent from the Colony and cannot attend to-day's function.
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History of the Citb.
The Prime Mover.
Mr. A. E. Asger was the primo moves, in the formation of the Lea- gue, and the donors of the 1st division shield were The South China Morning Port. The Army Crdnance Corps wore the first to have their anme inscribed on the shield, the Civil Service being run- ners-up. During the first five years of the League's existence, Craigen- gower were 1st twice, 2nd twice, and 3rd once, and they were the caly side this season to inflict a lefeat on the Champions, Many representations of Clubs in the feague have played for the Colony in Interport matches and I always look upon the League as a nursery for Hong Kong cricket. This is the first time the I.R.C, have won the first division of the League, and the third time they have won the socond division and they are to heartily congratulated on their success. This success is primarily be attributed to good team work which is essential if the best is got out of any side. I was Lome Jast Summer, and had the opportunity of watching the Aus tralians' play more than once, and what struck me more than anything ise about the side was the excel- lent team work displayed-and all you ericketers know the result of the tour The LR.C. have always shown themselves to be a well- balanced, keen, and enterprising XI. who have obviously devoted a good deal of time to practice, not only individually but as a team, and are a very good example to all
thera in the League.
To resume the history of our baby, it found that its now quar ters in Sookunpoo suited its health very well despite the fact that it It was feared that, if Hong Kong | had only matshed to live in. To alabilised its dollar, much of the grew so strong and hearty that it business now done between Hong often caused trouble to opponents Kong and Wuchow and Canton it met in games on the cricket fields and tennis courts of the Calony, 1 am pretty certain, however, that would be diverted to Shanghai.·
The view was expressed that the it was always forgiven, for it ever adoption of the gold standard of fought, fairly and sportingly. It also, luckily, grew richer and in the world, particularly in Japan time started to build a house of its and India. had been followed. by own and to-day is able to give &
house-warming party to its friends. deep industrial depression.
This event is a thrice happy one- happy in iteel, happy in being honoured with the presence of so inaay friends and well-wishers and happy also that it marks the fact that last season it set up a loenl son the League Shields for cricket, 1st and 2nd Division, and for 1st Division and Mixed tennis, Doubles. Members of the Club at various times have won the Colony's Championship, singles and doubles
For Stabilisation,
Those in support of stabilisation pointed out that the present serious fluctuations in exchange were the
In addition to standing by in biggest obstacle to legitimate trade, record in winning in the same sea-
Next morning the Henry Kos wick drew alongside the sunken boat and put hor pumps in, in an j'vere the only parts that were effort to refloat the steamor. On intact." going on board they found the dead body of a young pirate who had lost his life under peculiar circumstan
In order to get to the bullion in the hold of the ship, the pirates had to dive into the hold. The young pirate had lost his life dur- Ing one of his dives, his head strik-
ces.
the Hainan Straits, H.31.8: Steri- ing escorted the Henry Roswick and the Limehow into the Harbour from Hainan Bay. where the
grounding took place,
which has resulted in high cost of imported goods, some of which, like rice and sugar, were absolutely essential to the Colony.
The fear was expressed that, un- lese the dollar was stabilised, prices, would go much higher, ̧
If it were possible, stabilisation at 2/- would be ideal as it would increase the sponding power of the
tennie, and represented the Colony in interport matches in both tennis and cricket. With regard to prizes in general, however, I trust that in striving for them the Indian Recreation Club will always keep nighters, but aporting ones, where up its reputation for being hard
Tribute to Captain. The first eleven have been well led by A. H. Rumjahn, only one match ended without a decision- they were benton, as I have pro- viously maid by Cruigengower in their last match-and won all tho cat! In achieving this record Mr. umjahn has been backed up by a united side whose tail-onders never allowed themselves to be put off by. carly disaster.
Most of Bullion Saved. Although the total haul of the ing some hard object which fractur- pirates was very big, the value of d his skull. Over the body of the the bullion (three cases) which they public and bring about a change main objective is not the prize when after losing 8 wickets for 70
dead priate there was an old man stole was only 20,000. There were who claimed to be the father of nine other cases on board and the dead person, and who was prothese, as stated previously, were tably one of the pirate chiefs. The transferred to the Henry Koswick lody was afterwards taken naboro and safely brought in the Colony, by the pirates-in a soffin made on board the Henry. Keswick.
in the present policy. of economy award, but the sport itself. noticeable everywhere.
A stabilised dollar at 2/- would undoubtedly restore to the Colony a big proportion of the business that it had enjoyed in the past
·with Europe and America.....
It was pointed out by one up porter of stabilisation that any figure under 2/- would not be of any advantage,
90 runs.
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This was well demonstrated in the match against the H.K.C.C. -the ninth wicket put on another
It is very good to see A Appeal to Ladisp..
Arculli maintaining his form-he Laulics and Gentlemen, I will not has boen a great asset to the side detain you much longer, as there throughout the season.
On analysing the team
am de. are races to be run, but before con- cluding, I will venture to address lighted to soc" that it is composed just a few words direct to the wives, mostly of young men, many sistors and daughters of members whom are already well known in The robbers were nothing if nob
of the Club. The opening of this cricket cricles such as A. A. Eum Club to-day in the opening of a jahn, Tamail, Madar and Misu- thorough, for in addition to the
well whereat you can quench your players who have many years of The Henry Keswick's crew foundi bullion on board the ship, and work of plundering the ship, they
thirst for sport, and I sincerely cricket ahead of them. I expect hope you will drink deep and often and hope to see great things of at this wehi to sweeten its waters. Pereira, and I trust he will not -deeming it dusírable that adequate took the precaution to sea that the
guard should be kept over the vessel was thoroughly disabled. The appointed to embody all the views from Dr. I. A. Ponsonby-Fane, in Face
Mr. e Arculli then read a letter he tempted-to-sacrifice length to
The Second XI. Skipper, steamer, & wireless message was staring gear and the steam winches expressed and forward them to the which the writer said he had heard Mr. T. M, el Arculli ably led the sent to Hong Kong which resulted were destroyed by them so that Currency Commission are as fol with much pleasure of the Club's
Success in the cricket league. 2nd XI. to the top of the second even if the vessel had not been in lower-Meure. Chau Tuo Tong, Many years ago," the letter wont division. Owing to an unfortunate a thoroughly helpless condition, it Shum Pak Ming, Ho Kwong, en, "I believe almost at the founda accident to his arm bo had to drop- would have been helpless after the Hu Iu, In Taze Chung, Wong did me, the honour to cicct me, as supported their captain well-and Lon of the Club, the Committee --out of the first XI An the toamn pirates had visited the boat.
Kwong Tin, T. N. Chan, Jhonorary member and I feel proud, are to be congratulated on their The damage to the ship is cetimat. Wong, Mok-Ying Kwai and therefore in participating in their BICCOBS.
Li Yêu Tung
glory."
(Vontinued on Page 11.)
in H.M.S. Sterling rushing to the
Brine.
Before the arrival of the Stor ing, however, a brisk squall broke
rut on Monday afternoon and the Henry Keswick drew away fromed at 850,000.
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