HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1934.
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AFTERMATH TO IRISH NEW WIMBLEDON
ELECTIONS
Violent Attack On
Blue Shirts
1k
Dublin, July 6. The recent peaceful local govern- ment elections are having a stormy aftermath. much violence being displayed towards the opposition, particularly the Blue Shirts.
A meeting addressed by General O'Duy at Ballina, County Mayo, was held under a continous bar. rage of stones, while the "hall in which the Blue Shirts intended to hold a dance was invaded and all musical Instruments destroyed, while the floor was tarred.
Police and military reinforce- ments were rushed from Cork City!
quell the violent attack upon the Blue Shirts Holding a dance at Donoughmore,
of
The Rev. Father "Cashel, Tipperary, where political feel
ing is running high. has for several months made earnest appeals to both sides to
and to abandon
B
truce
terests of peace.-Reuter.
CHAMPION
Fred Perry Triumphs
BEAT CRAWFORD IN STRAIGHT SETS
London, July 6,
No. 1
Fred Perry, England's
OKADA CABINET player, added to' his laurels to-day
AT A HALT
Seiyukai Party Difference
"Tokyo. July 6. The formation of the Cabinet is brought to a standstill, the Seiyu- kal being busily engaged in a conterence and it is expected a morning, whether they will accept decision will be reached to-morrow
Okada's offer of two minor port folios or refuse to support the call Government-Reuter,
all
meetings and parades in the in-feeling they had been slighted by On Thursday the Seiyukat Party being offered only minor portfolios, forced the nominees for Communi- cations and Agriculture portfolios to withdraw their acceptances.
RIOTS IN SAN
"FRANCISCO
Savage Fighting Of
ካ
Strikers
San Francisco, July 5.
Three strikers are dying and many le injured in hospitals here sa the result of clashes with the police when the elght-week old strike of longshoremen assumed "a' very ugly character.
the
A huge crowd bombarded police with bricks forcing the police to fre. A battle ensued for the industrial quarter of the city. which changed hands several times, the strikers setting fire to infam- mable objects to cover their re- treat.
'5,000
AMSTERDAM RIOTING
Police Fire On Mobs
Amsterdam, July 5. Seven persons were "wounded. some seriously, when the police fired on a mob of Communists de- monstrating against a reduction in unemployment pay. The demon- strators crected barricades in the streets in the east end of the city against police. baton charges.
police motor-cycle
A
The Governor ordered troops, armed with the new vomit-jnrially dispersed the rioters. ing gas which disables victims for
two days, to stand by.-Reuter.
San Francisco. July 6. After daylong battles, in which
charge
The rioting here grew worse later when the police. after firing on the mob. were forced to retire from the Jordan
Crawford
when he beat. Jack (holder in the final of the singles championship in Wimbledon in straight sets, the scores being.6-3.. 6-0 and 7-5. Perry has thus realised his dearest ambition, for although he had beaten the re- doubtable Australian in America as well as in Australia, this is the Arst time that he was successful In the Headquarters of the tennis world. Playg magnificently, Perry wou in 85 minutes. He thus became the first English champion at Wimbledon since 1909.
Crawford gave the impression
three games off the reel in the last year's success when he took that he was going to repeat his
first set but thereafter, in the most amazing fashion, Perry 83-
first and second sets." games in succession to claim the serted himself and took twelve
In the
WAS
UNCANNY TENNIS played what might be "described second stanza. Perry
as uncanny tennis."" He complete master of the situation and seemed to possess a sixth sense, giving him knowledge of the Australian's every move, made light of his keenest thrusts and forced him into error after error. He continually "aced" his oppon- ent and took the set after play had been in progress for, only ten minutes.
Madame Curle, the famous-French Radium Investigator, passed away at Valence last Wednesday. She was to have been one of the guests of honour at the fourth Inter- national Radiology Congress to be held at Zurich this month.
ACCIDENT TO GOERING
Rumour Denied
HENDREN AGAIN THE
England In Strong Position: First Day Of Third Test
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O'REILLY IN EXCELLENT
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FORM WITH BALL
The opening day of the third Test was featured by the fickle- ness of Dame Fortune who first favoured Australia and then Eng- land.
Wyatt won the toss and elected to bat and after England were given a good start by Walters and Sutcliffe, O'Reilly in an inspired spell took three wickets with four balls. Then Hendren and Sutcliffe put a stop to the rot, but the cream of cricket was seen when Leyland joined the. Middlesex star and they put on 191 for the fifth wicket, falling to equal the record by the narrow margin of one run. Hendren made 132 and was given a great ovation as he returned to the pavilion.
HERO
tors were treated to brighter cricket.
"COPYBOOK CRICKET" Hendren Was plodding along slowly and was given a hearty round of applause when he reach- ed his half-century in 110 minutes. Leyland played more aggressive cricket and was rapidly catching- up his partner's score. He was also given a good round of ap- plause when he got his 50 in 95- minutes and when a stop was' made for tea they were stil "going strong.", being 80 and 50 (both not out) respectively. the total standing at 253 for 4.
After the tea interval, Hendren and Leyland continued to play pretty cricket and it was" not: until they had carried the score to 340 for 5 that a seperation was effect- ed. Hendren was caught and bowled by O'Reilly for 132. He had been at the wicket for 265 minutes during which time he in- dulged in some joyous hooking, "cover." straight drives and leg-boundaries and was given a great glances.
pulling and driving. He made 23 Wyatt joined Sutcliffe but he
ovation when he returned to the experienced that great disappoint-191 for the nith wicket, falling to. pavilion. He and Leyland added ment that must cricketer sooner or later-that of being bowled first ball! Meanwhile Sutcliffe was playing stolid cricket. The spcetators held: their breathings was a mixture of care and Leyland Joined Ames whose lo- as Hammond, the newcomer, shap drawn, the total stood at 255 for ed to take the first ball from
aggression. When stumps were. O'Reilly Would the bowler do the "hat-trick?"
Bradman and Chipperfield bath left the field on account of illness and at the close of play, England were in a strong posl- tion, scoring 355 for the loss of only 5 wickets.
Manchester, June 6. The weather was brilliant but very hot when the third Test match between England and Aus- tralia commenced here to-day Berlin, July 6.
The wicket was perfect and the It is rumoured that General crowd that attended was estimated Goering has met with an accident.at 25,000 some of whom kept an There are no details and no con-all-night vigil outside the gates to Armation of the rumour-Reuter. make sure of seating accommoda-
Berlin, Later.
tion. England won the toss and That General Goering, has met elected to bat and as, was in the an.. accident 18 officially cases of the first two matches. denied-Reuter.
Walters and Sutcliffe, were sent out to open the Innings.
with'
SILVER MARKET
come to every
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equal the record by the narrow margin of one rum! -
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5. Leyland being 93 not out while Ames was also undefeated for 4. "Crack!" "and
Up to the present. Leyland had the ball
་་་ speeding to the boundary. Ham- mond had stopped the rot-but nol
beer batting for 2 hours.
England, 1st Innings. The next delivery was pitched on the "blind spot" and bad the
C. F. Walters, e Darling, b
O'Reilly Gloucester star bowled neck and H. W. Sutcliffe, e Chipperfield, crop! Three wickets in four balls.
d O'Reilly O'Reilly truly had an inspired spell but when Hendren joined Sutcliffe, a different complexion was, put on the game.
These two batsmen shaped very well against the "fresh" Austra- llan bowling and in the short (From Our Own Correspandent).
period of 48 minutes had sent the half-century HD. Disaster London, July 6.
was London silver prices to-day were for just after Walters had reached soon knocking hard at the door down one-eighth, as follow:- his Aty. a stop was made for July 5 July dricks. The umpire then dis. Spot" ..... 20.7/8 20.3/4 covered a defect in the ball and Forward ..... 21
"BARN-DOOR" CRICKET The London on New York cross-
20.7/8 this was changed-with tragic re- They indulged in what is com-
sults for England for with the new 5.04-7/16. compared with 5.05-1/4 first, second rate at 2.00 pm. today
monly known as "barn-door" bat- was ball O'Reilly took wickets, with his ting and were extremely cautious. and fourth balls The score at this stage was 72 for at closing yesterday.
thus narrowly missing the "hat-3. but thanks to their efforts it trick."
was carried to 128 without further loss when a halt was made for lunch. 'Sutcliffe who played characteristic innings
B One short of his half-century while Hendren had 21, both being unde- feated.
The third set was the most even ly contested of the three and the players took the games alternately, Perry was leading at 5-4 when Crawford shook him with three is very deep lobs amidst tense ex- citement. Nothing daunted. Perry took the lead again at 6-5 and in the twelfth game Crawford reached 40-love on his own ser- vice but by superb driving Perry not only drew level but also forged ahead
when Crawford hit one outside, giving Perry match point. Then came a most amazing in-. cident. Crawford sent over magnificent service but was foot- faulted for the first time in the match. Ferry took the point, the changes
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CHANGES IN SILK DUTIES
London, July 6. The House of Commons, by 104 vores to 23, adopted a formal re- solution confrming the recent
in the Buk Duties.
0 persons were shot, one fatally. district, where all the street lans game, the set and the match and Reuter..
and many others injured, the police were victorious, The Na- tional Guard were ordered to the waterfront to protect State" pro- perty-Reuter."
UNION'S THREAT
were smashed and shops looted.
The retiring police were stoned from windows of houses.
The whole police force surround- ed the Jordan area at midnight. and the Burgomaster issued a pro- clamation 'warning the populace of other areas not to go to the Jordan district and impede the police.-
DISTURBANCE SPREADS
San Francisco, July 3. Hostilities ended in the evening when the National Guard armed "with machine guns occupied the waterfront, but the Union threaten Reuter. to call a general strike. The casualties in
the savage fighting of strikers were two dead. one dying. 31 to 40 wounded by bullets and badly gassed. while scores of others were injured.
Five members of the police were Injured-Reuser.
Sar. Francisco, July 6. The latest official figures of casualties in the rioting is given Rs.3 killed and 80 seriously injured. -Reuter.
FLOOD TOLL IN INDIA
"Men And LivestockTM Perish
Peshawar, July 6. Ninety persons and over 1,000 cattle have perished in Bloods which swept through three villages in Northern Afghanistan.
The Village of Chakarikash Kalak was buried in boulders loosened from the hillside by tor- rential, rains, Only three people survived out of the total popula tion-Reuter.
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VILLAGES WASHED AWAY
Lahore, July 6. The River Indus, the River Sutlej, and the River Chenab are
Amsterdam, July 6. The casualties in the rioting hitherto here, so far, are one dead and eight seriously wounded....
became the first English champion
in Wimbledon since 1909.--Reviter.
FRENCH NAVAL STRENGTH
Another Ship To Be Built
Paris, July 5. The French Senate, by 218 votes to 22, yesterday passed the Naval The distúrbance spread. early
Construction Bill already adopted ing class districts. this morning. to four more work by the Chamber of Deputies, pro plunged lato darkness and hun-Dunkerque class, 26,500 tona, 2 viding for a second ship of the dreds of windows in shops and destroyer and two submarines. houses were smashed.
Streets were
The police have been ordered to use their revolvers without waiting to charge or use batons,
-The Military Police, at 1.30 am. cleared the Jordan district, Little resistance was offered. Search- lights were employed to enable them to operate.-Reuter
HOTEL FIRE IN
- JAPAN
Lady Jumps Out of Window
The Minister of Marine, M.. Pietri, has announced that another capital unit will be laid down be- fore the 1935 Naval Conference. He was unable to say whether it would be of the Dunkerque class, or a 35,000 ton ship, but he hoped it would not be the latter.
The announcement was presum- ably Influenced by Italy's recent decision to lay down two new 35,000
capital ships-Reuter,
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PEDRO BLANCO
CASE
Privy Council Arguments
Nagasaki, July 6, A fire has gutted the Ariake
London, July 5. Hotel at Unzen.
Five Lords of the Judicial Com- "It occurred about fifty foreign guests were ined by the Lord Chancellor, have at midnight when mittee of the Privy Council, head- in flood. Two villages in the the bufiding. Ludhiana district have been wash-
decided, after three days argu- They are all safe except a fifty-ments by Government lawyers, to whether
ter,
SIAMESE ROYALTY. IN GERMANY
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WALTERS BRILLIANT Walters once again showed that he is definitely a bat for big oc- casions. He indulged in some crisp-hitting and his shots. were executed with such delightful freedom that he was given a great ovation as he walked back to the Pavilion after he had scored 52. He scored eight boundaries and brought off some nice shots past
STOP PRESS
Colombo, June 6. Imposition of anti-Japanese textile quotas is hanging fire owing to a difference between the Home and Ceylon Governments.
un
tariff of at least 7 cents per pound on Japanese textile is necessary Reuter.
a scheme
It will be recalled that on June 20, last, the delay, in introducing The Home Government refuses anti-Japanese quotas was explain- to give "assurances for preferences ed by the fact that the Ceylon
certain Ceylonese products. Government received The Ceylon Government is con- from the Colonial Office for is understood that the Ceylonese ters deferred consideration pending tinuing negotiations; meanwhile it guidance, but the Board of Minis- counter-proposals are unsatisfac- tory because they are not provid-assurance that preference will be a reply to a request for definite ed with a sufficiently large tariff given to Ceylon's exports of coco- as substitute for quotas.
buts and plumbago to British British experts consider that i markets.--Reuter.
REGULATION OF TIN
Attitude Of Belgium
The
London, July 5.
Amsterdam correspondent
CONTROL OF RUBBER Difficulties In Dutch Indies
London, July 5, The Amsterdam correspondent
of the "Financial Times declares of "the "Finanelal Times" has that Belgian adherence to the tin reported that the carrying out of regulation scheme will probably the rubber regulation scheme
the
be officially announced at the i still
meets difficulties in meeting of the International. Tin Dutch East Indies Committee at the Hague, on July The natives in several districts 10
are continuing to tap all the rubber Negotiations are belog carried out and the attitude of several on with China, who is the only tm-Chinese small holders, who now portant producer still outside the wish to be classified as estate scheme.-Reuter.
owners and not native planters, has occasioned an intricate pro-. blem. Reuter.
VON SCHLEICHER AND FRANCE
MARSHAL CHANG MEETS GEN. HO CHIEN
Berlin, July 5. robbery is essential to conviction a foreign news agency and con- 'London reports emanating from
Nanking, July 6." Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, who for piracy.
arrived here last night, is expected cerning the late They will publish their answer Echleicher's alleged associations before going to Kuling. The
General von
to stay here for two or three days later-Reuter.
with the French political and Generalissimo, will to-day receive The point has arisen from the military circles have created trial in Hongkong of 12 men alleg- considerable
a General Ho Chien, who has return- ed to have made a piratical attack are
sensation here buted from the Canton parleys- vigorously refuted by the Reuter.
ed away. It is feared that many year-old Englishwoman named N. ponder the problem of people have been drowned-ReuM. Glass or Grace, who is report ed to be very seriously injured in Jumping out of a window--Reuter. MRS. GLASS SUCCUMBS
Tokyo, July 6. Mrs. N. M. Class, who is the mother of Dr. Glass of Shanghai, was taken to the Kyushu Hotel and received medical treatment, but she passed away at 5 pm Reuter,
Berlin, July 6. Their Majesties the King and Queen of 'Stain yesterday lunched with President von Hindenburg, at Neudeck-Reuter.
on a junk on the high seas of French Embassy which to a state- Pedro, Blanco. The accused were ment issued here on Thursday acquitted by the Full Court after stresses that they were in a post-shai Chiang this morning. It is
Shanghai, July 6.
arguments by Mr. Hin Shing Lotion to most decisively deny this understood that he reported the General Ho Chien called on Mar-
for the defence, the jury's verdict absurd fable." Transocean Kuo outcome of his political mission to
Canton-Reuter.
of guilty being set aside.
Min.
was
They saw the 100 signalled after 95 minutes while. Hendren, who survived a confident appeal for obstruction snicked one from Chip- perfield dangerously near O'Reilly at backward point.
RE S. Wyatt, b O'Reilly W. R. Hammond, b'O'Reilly E. Hendren, c and b O'Reilly 132 M. Leyland, not out L Ames, not out Extrás
Total for 5 wkts.
355
To bat: Allen. Verity, Hopwood- an dClark,
BODY LINE
Lancashire Break
With Notts
London, July 6. As a sequel to the Lancashire objections to leg theory bowling it is learned on good authority that cashire and Notis, which have ex- the cricket fixtures between Lan- sted for 60 years, will not be ar- ranged for next season-Renter.
A FLAWLESS INNINGS After the lunch interval. But cliffe and Hendren began to play themselves 'in' again and runs, as a result, came rather slowly for some time. When the total stood at 19, Sutcliffe's innings came to an end-he was, caught by Chip-
London, July 8. perfield, in the slips, off O'Reilly, County cricket matches concluded The following are the results of Sutcliffe's innings was invaluable to-day: and flawless, the Yorkshireman indulging in some pretty cover-ckets. driving and leg shots. He found the ropes on eight occasions,
About this stage Bradman ana account of sore throats and their Chipperfield both left the field on places were taken by Bromley and Barnett respectively.Maurice Ley- land joined the Middlesex: "Erez--| green" and as a result the specta-
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Gloucester beat Yorkshire by 9
Yorkshire 247 and 190 (Parker
5 for 88)
innings and 104 runs.
Gloucester 358 and 82 for 1.. Sussex beat Worcester by an
Worcester 272 and: 129 (Tate 5
for 39)
Sussex 505 (Cook 220).
-Reuter
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