SITUATION IN SWATOW CRITICAL.
JAPANESE ULTIMATUM PRESENTED TO THE MAYOR."
REAR-ADMIRAL ARRIVING FROM
FORMOSA.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
Swarow, January 20.
Iations bero have suddenly, taken awarded the Mayor that the whole
turn for the wurse, for the situation at the moment can be interpreted a being very critical, and a clash is imminent unless the Chinese apology. authorities are prepared to accept Japanese demands.
and
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY FEBRUARY 1- 1932.
HONG KONG VARSITY WEEK-END HOCKEY.
TRAGEDY.
UNDERGRADUATE'S DEATH
BY POISON.
HONG KONG LADIES WIN
CAER CLARK CUP.
LIST OF RESULTS AND GOAL SCORERS: LEAGUE TABLE,
A lova tragedy came to fight að St. John's Hall, Hong Kong Uni-
The Caer Clark Hockey Cup was versity, on "Friday night, when awon by the Hong Kong Ladles
evidently as a result of taking
St. Andrew's only goal was scor od by M. Woolley,
LOCAL FOOTBALL.
ARMY DRAW WITH MALAYAN CHINE
There were no league games over. the week-end, the only two matohos that were played (both μ Carolina Hill Being of a friendly nature.
The Malayan Chinese XI. engages!
ARMY «. MALAYAN CHINESE.
The
Army and the Singapore Malayan Chinese played a friendly match at Caroline Hill on Saturday when each team scored a goal
which were present representativos 2nd Your Engineering Student, Club a Bookunpou on Saturday, in a drawn game with the Army. The strained Sino-Japutiese re of the Japanese navy. The Consul Fung Mo Chi, was found dead when, after a fast and interesting the game being charnoterized by poison and all the circumstances game, they beat the St. Andrew's some slever play on the part of both Ladies' Club by four goals to one. sets of forwards. In the other pointed to suicide.
Miss B. M., Pope, contre half-game, South China B" proved. At 7 pm. the residents of the back for Hong Kong, played at too good for the combined team. hostel, wore having dinner in the excollana game, while the goals for from the submarines Proteus and dining room, when a bus and erythe victorious team wars scored by Panders. was raised upstairs, because E. Bonnar, A. MeElucy, and A. G. student had fallen on the corridor Ormo (two goals.). and was in a somi-conscious · Con. Edition. He was breathing hard, but he could not sponk; his eyes
St. Andrew'i' Fress, were closed. A moment, Intor it. was apparent that he had taken almost to the end of the firms halt From the commencement of play poison and it was impossible to, Andrew's prassed their oppor save his fo. His hostel-mates carents very hard, and were most una ried him to bis bed, and an am fortunate not to score, After they had shot their bolt their opponents bulance was immediately sent for broke away and scored three souls He was taken to the Government in fairly quick succession. Civil Hospital, but before the am bulance car arrived at its destina tien, he had died.
Japaness nation was very indignant at the recent Chinese attack on the Emperor,
demanded full This the Mayor refused and said that the most he could do was to these instructions to the To understand and appreciate the Press to refrain from further allu delicate position better it is necession to members of the Imperial sary to call to mind the recent Japanese Family, which the Japan. strong Japaness protest to the ese consider a different aspect of The Mayor turned Mayor regarding the attacks ap the matter. fearing in the local papers on the down the Consul' auggestion to settle the matter amically and be Japanese Emperur.
Up to yesterday no explanation fore the arrival of the Admiral or apology, as demanded, had been from Formos. Then the Japanese received either from the Mayor, or authorities Bxed February 1 12 noon the newaps per office, despite inotherus can last settlement day," What #atrong communication to the Chiness steps will be taken are not yet
Coming from Makoun.
officials. What the Japanese call known, The trend of avents will Japanese prestige must be evasion and rubbling, by iocaltell governmont apparently tested the maintained!' limit of Japanese patience, for this morning & Consular representative- called at the Municipality and de- | The Rear-Admiral is arriving manded a definite and prompt re from his headquarters on Monday ply Presumably knowing the band great impurtanes must be at ject of the visit, at first the Mayor tached to his visit. Moro warships refused to seo him, but when pressed are also on their way to Swatow.
ho came out. The interview was
Chinese Military Movemanta. curt, and after the message. had been delivered the request to meet Two battalions arrived from Can- the Japanese naval commanders attan ou Wednesday coming overland, his office was, made to the Mayor. with staff officers arriving on a The latter being very busy the whole i transport. One battalion has taken
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Studious Young Man from Penang.
The deceased, agad 21, wa.. Can
·Donche He came from Ponang, where his father has a considerable business in sugar.. While in Pan- eng, he studied at the Ponang Free School, where he passed his Senior Cambridge Examination. In 1993 ho joined the University, and tock jap Engineering.
It is gathered from his friends
After half time M. Woolley was seen to be back in her old position of centre-forward, and the change was justified by the scoring of "ä gunt by this versatile player.
E. Bonner, H.KL, made a to solo effort and scored towards the
forwards of the ruilitary, team being The teams were well matched the
better combination than their op ponents. There was no scoring in the first half but a fine run by the Malayans centre half resulted in Tam Kong Pak opening the scoring in the second half. This success was short lived, however, for within a few minutes, Duncan equalized for the Army.
The toxins were:---
of the game, but the goal was disallowed, the referee decidingrisur against the E.KL on grounds of
Sticks.'
Besult:
1. A
*
Army Hastie Trearion Mor Gordon, Channing, Undor- wood, Harris, MeTavish, Wylie, Lamont, Duncan,
Singapore Chinese Ka Pak H.K.L.H.C...
Yoe Chenk Wab, Khoo Bian Ting; 8 Andrew's
Ooi Khik Hee, Yau. Ting Wab, Khoo The teams were:-
Hir Koon; Lee Muu Kit. Young H.K.L.HCM Bird E. M. Kun Poe, Taan Kong Pak, Soon Gray, J. Smalley, E. Ross, B. M.Teck, Kam Tong. Pope, C. Ferguson; A. McElney. M. Allan-Jones, E. Bonnar, A. Ģ. Orme and E. Blackburn,
St. Andrew's Club:-A. Hynes,
SOUTH CHINA “B” e, SUBMARINES.
South China "B" took on a team
day said he would call at the Confup quarters at the old fort," whilst that he spent most of his time alona, I. Rogers, G. White ;'I. L. Woolley, from H. M. Submarines Proteus and sulate later. The appointment was the other has proceeded down the and rarely mixed with the students. M. D. White, E. Landolt; M. Pandora and won comfortably by 3 kept and there a conferçues was railway, line 36 a guard against held and lasted over two hours at "communists.
RUMOUR DENIED
"IRONSIDES" STILL GOING STRONG
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, Jan. 29. The Canton Government has j officially denied the report that the "Ironsidos," who were on their way to Nanking by the overland route through Hanan, were disar od in Kweilin by the Kwange troops stationed there, declaring it to be a fabrication of the rumour-
mongers
These troops of General Chang
SCHOOL PRIZE-
"GIVINGS.
TWO FUNCTIONS, ON
SATURDAY.
HWAH NAN COLLEGE,
The first annual prize giving of the Hwah Naa College took place in the Ko Shing Theatre on Satur- day, there being a very large at tendance of parents of students and friends of the school present.
He played no garues, except a little basketball. He used to confine him- self to his room so much, that his fellow-residents once thought of "ragging him, but the idea was not carried out.
Farewell Letters. When the, decensed was found lying on the corridor. he was wear- ing a pair of trousers and a awauter." A letter, addressed, to the Vice-Chancellor (Sir William Hornell) was found in his pocket. In his letter ho said that he had determed to die, and that his death was due to the fault of none of his hostel-mates or friends.
It appears he had sent a letter to a girl friend and had told her what to expect. The actual contents of the letter have not been divulged, but it is believed that there was
Chan, M, Churn, M. Woolley, P Citting and E. M. Field. Table to Dats.
H.K.LH.C. St. Andrew's C.B.A. Recreio
Goals.
P. W. L.. D. F. A. Pts 39 0 5 4.1 3 0 @ 10 ? 4099 4 10 2
4 0 1 17.
221 7
Fall Results to Date. H.K.L.H.C., St. Andrew 1. C.B.A. 5, Recreio 1.
St. Andrew's 1, e Recreio. 1, E.K.L.H.C. 4. v C.B.A. M. St. Andrews' 2, v C.B.A. 0. Recreio 2, H.K.L.H.Q. Y H.K.L.H.C. 3, v C.B.A. 0, St. Andrew's 2, Recreio 0; H.K.L.H.O. 4, St. Andrew's
Goal Scorers. H.K.L.R.C. (17)-E. Bonnar (1), M. Allan-Jones (4), A. G. Orme (2), E. Blackburn (1), C. Ferguson (1), A. Molney (1), A. Hynes (St Andrew's (1)..
St. Andrew's Club (7)-M. Wool. lep (4), M. Churn (2), P. Gittins | (1).
Mr. C. C. Lam, the Headmaster. presented a report which showed a successful year's working both in family opposition to his intended P. Huni (2), B. Walker (1), C.
Central British Association (6)-
studies and in sport..
marriage to this young lady. When MacNider (1), D. Pinguet (1), M.
Martin (1). Silva-Notte (1), C. Silva (1).
Recreio (4)-A. Alves (9), L,
"Hong Kong Club. Rlevens,
Fat Fui -Have on the contrare been accorded every convenience by the
The prizes were given away by the lady in question heard Kwangsi Government, re-equipped Profesor R.K.M. Simpson. who of the tragedy she rushed to St. and given two months' pay in sa Valoe. From Kwailix they will congratulated the school on having John's Hall, and saw him before
so successfully completing its Are the ambulance left. march to Chaunchow, from which
The deceased also left, behind a point they will proceed to Haukoseur. He expressed the hope that
the school might. flourish for many | letter addressed to his purints. through Hunan.
KAILAP SCHOOL,
Arrangements have been made with General Ho Chien, Governor of Hunan, for passage through bu territory.
PLANE CRASHES IN CANTON
PILOT AND STUDENT INJURED
years,
The annual prize distribution of the Kailap Chinese School (under the auspices of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul) took place in the School Room, 80," Queen's Roa, East, on Saturday.
The school committee reported that great improvement had been made in the upper classes on Com position, Religious Knowledge and Geography, while good progress (From Our Own Correspondent) had been made in the lower classes
Mr. Chow. Ki, a training offloor of
in Dietation and Reading,
The awards won during the year was presented by Mr. J. M. Noronha.
It is believed that the dead student was bothered by money troubles, of the kind comman enough among studenta.
i
The following will ropresent the Hong Kong Hockey Club 1st XI in their fixtures with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on Wednes day on the U.S.R,C. ground, and the H.M.B. Hermes on Friday, both matches to commence at i About an hour before his death. p.m.-G. Duncan, W. Woodward, the deceased took a bath and was J. Rodger; W. A Reed, 4 A heard singing a loud and Dand, E. V. Bood; H. Owen hysterical" manner. We naderstand Hughes, G. E. R. Divett, C. C that in the deceased's room were Francis, D. Brittain Evans and J some books, a few suits of clothes, L. Tetley. a new suitcase, but no money.
PO LEUNG KUK.
DRAFT OF AMENDING ORDINANCE.
..i
BOXING
RETURN MATCH BETWEEN GAINS AND McCORKINDALE
LONDON, Jan. 30; A return match between Larry The Gazette contains the dratt Gains and MoCorkindale for the of an Ordinance to amend the First British Empire Heavyweight Leung Kuk Incorporation Ordia Championship is likely to be ar
ranged within the next few days.
Gains and McCorkindale fought to. a draw in a fifteen-round content for the January 28.
ance, 1893,
Under section & (1) of the principal Ordinance the permanent Leung Kuk was made to consist of purse of 23,000 on behalf of some Board of Direction of the Pa
Jack Gondwn has offered them not less than five and not more Leicester promoters Secretary for Chinese Affairs, as
ex officio president, and also the members of the Legislative Council representing the Chinese, as officio vice-presidenta...
GOLF
CANTON, Jan. 29. 4 training areoplane, belong to the Canton Aviation School crashed head on into the backyard of the Ching King Middle School on Wawing struck against a big banyan Sun Road yesterday afternoon. Tree and the pilot lost control of seriously injuring both the pilot, the machine. From this point on than ten persons, including` tha the School, and the student who it swooped downward and buried was taking lessons in flying at its nose deep into the ground. The the time. Both the injured were noise of the crash attracted no at once rushed to the Second..Sun. Yat Sen University Hospital on little attention, and soon the spor
Until recently the representativa the Bund for medical attention, was full of spectators. The police of the Chinese on the Executive The officer sustained severa injuries early rusbod to the scene and Council was also member of tha about the head, and the student rendered valuable aid to the in- Legislative Council. The primary
In the final for the G. M. Young broken log Both are in a zorroan jured.
object of this amending Ordinance Cup Masara Dadwell & Co. beat condition.
The plane was of American is to enable him to retain his e, Butterfield & Bwire by 8 points to a The aeroplane had been circling manufacture and was purchased oficio position as a vice-president. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP; ^^{- over Canton when all of a sudden not so very longngo nt a cost of An, however, there will now be D & Edward beat 8. T. Butlin, englao trouble
developed. The about 840,000. It is now badly torn, à president and four vice-presi up pilot tried to glide down to the but, according to the mechanica al dents it is thought that a maxi|" R.-E. Tottenham beat C. 2. Band. street below, knowing that the the School, it can be repaired at a mum of five ordinary members may strom 1 up. height and distance forbade him cost of about $10,000. The wreck to glide back to the serodrome at age hos boon hauled back to the Taishatau. It so happened that factory in Tungshan to be repair (Dontinued at foot of nitus solumn) ed.
G. M. YOUNG CUP FINAL.
be insufficient. The amending Or-1 U B. Bobertson boat A. D. Hum dinance accordingly removes the phreys, E. and 3. limit to their number imposed by M. Henderson and E. Des the principal Ordinance.
Taux 2 and 1.
gonls to 1.
In the first half, Li Wing Oa scored for the Chinese and this play- er added swo more for his side after the interval Baldwin scored for the sailors towards the end.
CRICKET
AUSTRALIA. S: AFRICA
BRADMAN AGAIN
ADELAIDE, Jan. 30. At the conclusion of the second- dily's play in the fourth Test matca between Australis and South Africa here to-day the Australians were only six runs in arrears with six wickets in hand,
Full scores as cabled by neuter were an follow-
South Africa-1st Innings.
S. J. Curnow, e Ponsford, b Grimmett..
B. Mitchell, and b McCabe J. A. J. Christy, O'Reilly H. W. Taylore Rigg b
Grimmett
90
78.
H. E. Cameron, Lb.w.; b
Grimmettegies.
09.
D. P. R. Morkel, and b
Grimmett
0
K. Viljoen, c and b Grim-
mett
C. L. Vincent, l.b.w.,
O'Reilly
48
Q Me Millan, b Grimmett... 19 N. L. Quinn, e Fonsford, b
Grimmatt
A. J. Bell, not out
Extras
Total
Bowling: S. McCabe 1 for 34, O'Reilly for 74; C. V. Grimmett 7 for 110.
Australia-1st Ennings. W. M. Woodfull, e Morkel,
b"Ball
A. F. Kippax, run out .....
W, H. Ponsford, ↳ Quinn
82
3.
D. G. Bradman, not out
170
0
8. MoCabe, o Vincent, h Bell W. Rigg, not out
Extras
*
Total (for wkta.
· BASKETBALL.
309
AMOY UNIVERSITY . HONO KONG.
The Amoy University basketball Leun, will meet a selected Houg Kong side today at 5 p.m. at the Rotary Club ground,
On Friday, the visitors played against the Chung Nam A.A., and wers defeated by 32.65 points.
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Mai Yong Girls" Trounced,
The Mai Fong Girls College basketball team was trounced by the Cha-mei College (Amoy) girls on the former's ground, Pabrington Paths on Saturday, by 60-11 points.
Mui Fong College is considered to be one of the strongest ladies teams in the Colony.
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