THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.
THE WORLD OF SPORT.
INTERESTING COMMENT ON HOME EVENTS.
THE CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP-GOLF CHATTER.
(From Our Special Correspondents.)
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Golf.
match will not be remembered, methods with the
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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1914,
catching most of the voters' favour, promises to make it, if anything, a little longer still,
THE WAR.
RUSSIANS ENTER AUSTRIA.,
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DIARY OF WAR.
Development of the Crisis Step by Step,
Russia, expiring at BOON. Italy deolaren zentrality. Evi- dences of Australian loyalty. Bank of England discount 10 por cent, Germany declares war. First shots fired by Rqssinn frontier patrol on Germans near Prostken; no casualtion,
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The Fortification of Tsingtau Advocated.
Ferdinand and Consort 0928-
June 28. Archduke Franz. August 2.British cabinet
In Germany, remarks à London meets and adjourna till evening proceeding as to the advisability sinated by a Servian student at Cossacke invade Germany near
contemporary, a lively controversy
Sarajevo.
Bialla. Germans invade France A vigorous advocate of the policy orotherwise of fortifying Tsingtan. June 30,-Anti-Servian De Luxemburg. Germany promises Bernardi, the well-known military
Cirey, Germans monstrations in Vienna and indemnity to Luxemburg.
enter of fortification is General von Travnik.
Under presont conditions there is no doubt that at least one day, that on which the greatest number
Big Battle in Alsace, of the competitors meet, hae to hold more golf than cap, with Telegrams were received in the tolerable Convenience, be Colony this morning to the crammed into it. It is not as a following effect, the information rule the first day, for on that first having been passed on to us for day only a few byes are played publication from an authoritative of. By the time c. the second quarter dy, so many hercen have fallen The Russian troops have by the way that there is no undue entered Austrian territory through crowd for the survivors in the the valley of Styr, and have re list. It is therefore all one day's pulsed the Austrian outposts. trouble, as it would seem, of
There has been a big battle which so much complaint is between French and German made; and it is true that
govina. the trouble is savers for the first poupled the heights on the couple have to starb when Voges Mountains, overlooking all reasonable men ought to be the position ofte. Marie aux at breakfast, and the last have to Mines.
aish at an hour when civilization expects us to be dining. They
rope in "'Alsace. The French
are inconveniences which are not TYPHOON WARNING. terribly severe for the competitor. who is fortunate enough to have his lodging near the tee, but to those who are housed far from the field of battle (and all our championship make
received by the American Con- The telegram quoted below was sulate General, Hongkong, irom courses do not the Manila Observatory at 12.25 very convenient prop.m. to-day ==
for the' in this respect) the upset of of Aparsi, moving W.N.W. Or players Cyclone or Typhoon :-E.N.E. normal habits involved is N.W.
vision
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detrimental to equanimity so os atial for the
throughout Bosnia and Herze July 1. Martial law declared
barsed in the neighbourhood of Jaly 3-Servian tri-colour the Servian Legation in Vienna.
July 3. The semi-official Pester Lloyd warns Belgrade of the necessity of an immediate.phange of tone.
July 9-The Lokal Anzeiger (Berlin) says if responsibility for the murders is brought home
to
hava the support of the civi- Servians, Austria will lised world, especially Germany. in demanding justice from Bel, correspondent at Belgrade states grade. The same day the Temps Austrian troops are concentrating
on frontier.
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author, who goes so far as to eay Angust3-French papere state in an artiole in Die Post that Expeditionary Force. German portance that Germany's position. Britain will intervene with Taingtau is a place of such im.
in Liban. Severe ighting on her possession of it. It is the raiser reported to be bombard among the nations dependa apon River Drin between Serviane and only firm foothold of her foreign Austrians. Patriotic scenes development, he says, and should outeide Buckingham Palace be made into a strong naval base, Wales, decides mounted regiment for service considerations.
raise regardless of financial and othar..
In fact, the abroad. France protests against General's great ambition ap German acts of war. Russian parently is to see Tsingtan become Flest driven into Gulf of Finland & kind of German Gibraltar in by Germans. British Mediterra- the East. Martial law, at Malta. nean Fleet clears for action. Edward Grey's speech in Parlia ment
Sir
tums to Belgium.
August 4.-German ultima Reported Anglo-German naval battle. Esri Kitchener sails, but is recalled. War. declared between Britain and Germany.
Count Raventlow, on the other band, an experienced and ablo politician, writes to the Press against any auch fortification in Kiaochow being thought of. Sacha sohene," he estimates," would cost over $20,000,000, and the money might be better spent on the army and navy generally, than on any particular base. "The stronger we are in Europe, the stronger, shall we become in Asia," is his view. The"
London, July 10. The Varsity cricket match has interest in it as a two-innings been a drab and timorous affair, match has departed. with both teams showing strango lack of enterprise, and little of The Open Championship of the verve one expects in this Franco, though it continues to sporting fixture. Each batsman attract most of our English pre as he went to the wicket, seemed fessional players, does not exile to be obsessed with the idea that anything like the interest attach runs would surely be difficult to ing to our own Championshipe, obtain, and it was olearly this open and amateur. It has come to which accounted for the long-hop bo rogarded as rather in the wide of the stumps being nature of a consolation prize for left unpunished. The players those have failed in the English on both sides batted with Open Championship, and its almost maidealy nervousness, and main interest this year has laid were so tedious and slow in their in the fact that one of the younger efforts to get
that school of golfers-Edgar, of all Interest in the match was Northumberland, has carried of killed. If was quite an even fight the premier prize. Golfera at this on the first innings, Oxford moment indead are mainly con securing a bare lead of 14, aud it cerned with the proposed changes was bad luck for Cambridge in the conditions of our own Ama- that they should have to take teur Championship. Mr, Angua their second innings on a pitch Hambro, M.P., an enormous dri that was spoilt by rain. They ver, has been sending round to all wers get the task of getting 278 to those whom it actively concerns a playing of the brit golf. Yet, circumstances can be assimilated Note delivered to Servis demand- July 23-Austro-Hungarian win, but they never looked like species of shorter catechism aak after all, it is but one day that the better. And now we find, ing suppression of Pan-Servisn accomplishing it, for they started ing their views as to the future the worst of the si cas is felt, and by a curious irony of fate, that movement and punishment of Belgium. Japan to take measures August 5.-Germans invade badly, and the batting completely better 'management of
our though this press and stress is just at this time, when we have accomplices in assassinations. to discharge Treaty obligations Socialist paper Vorwaels asks oke down. The stato of the Amateur Championship. The pitch, however, did not wholly anggestion in chief about which only put in the forefront of a British agitation which seems Answer required by 6 fame same to Britain. Germans violate Datch account for their sorry display. he has wished to solicit opinions made of playing this great cham- the greatest contest of the ama- July 24-Details of Note and German troops in contact on far as Germany's world position
the reasons for finding some other likely to bring our methods for day. Buny batting was responsible for (Mr. Horace Hutchinson writes) pionship, it is not easy to believe tours into conformity with those published and proved unexpected frontier. Reported that French
territory at Tilbourg. Russian simply. "Of what use is Kiso- chow to Germany st all?". As chair dismissal for 73 runs, and is that one Championship should that if this were the only, or of the Americans, hat they, for ly severe. Semi-official Peter detachmont captures Gorman goes, this journal contends, con their defeat by 104. This 'Varsity be more or less assimilated in its really were the main objection, at their own part, to expressing Lloyd affirms that Germany will cruisers Gooben and Breslau and Grary to the opinion expressed by It never reached the first-class Championship of amateurs; that present condition, they would so own conditions and that part between Austria and Servis.
American the back of players' minds, to the much dissatisfaction with, their suffor no third party to intervene sinke the Panther. Germans General von Barnardi, that it standard of cricket, and neither is to say that there should be a generally desire an alteration of their Press is advocating July 26, Russian Cabinet trality of Switzerland. Bombard in the sun in Ohina has cost 'side could boast a distinctive qualifying test which, shoald The argument of which they do a
reported to have violated neu- stands for nothing even less chan nothing. This placa personality to arouse the popular decide by score the competitors not make so much use, or so much which will result in its be- tion proceeds forthwith.
shange-possibly a change moots; announced that mobilisa- ment of Liege began by Germana, millions, the article goes on to sympathy, if not interest."
who should proceed to the later talk, though I have a suspicion coming something far more like
Sir John Frencu gazetted Inepäo- Progress of the Counties. The County Championship should be determined by match secretly caries greater weight, ia as at present constituted. I do behalf refused. Servis accepts preme commander of the Flest.
stages, which stages, as of old, that it is the argament which our own amateur championship extension of time on Servia's Admiral Jellicos becomes su Germany ben had nothing in July 26-Russian request for tor Ceneral of British Forces, say, and up to the present remains analtored, with Mid- play. These suggestions and that by means of these qualifying not know that americs has moved some Austrian demands and August 8.-German troope refermens will agree with this return. Our London contem dlesex still undefeated at the questions havo bond of the table, and Surrey, round by Mr. Hambro in virtus weaklings, a shrewder and more ment of the Committee of In Austria-Hungary. Servian capital Belgians in tighting near Liege, but we can imagine that the al- bean soat scoring roande, weeding out the as far as we have, by the appoint rejects others. Martial law in pored to have been repulsed by view is a matter of some doubt, porary adds. Whether all good Kent, and Warwickshire as thoir of his position as one of the Com- trae test of golf would be arrived vestigation aforesaid, towards any transferred to Kragujevacs. chef rivals. It is significant that mittee appointed to investigate at: the good and strong
Lord Kitchener's departure for twe Middlesex men are at the top the present conditions of the would not be nearly so likely to methode, but the Editor of Town aboard. Danube steamer fire on
maa propositions for an alteration of July 27,-Servian troops Egypt again cancelled.
ready heavily-burdened tax- of the batting averages, J.W. Amateur Championship and to fall out, felled by the hand of and Country-Mr. Whi ham of Austrian troops, engagement brought to British ports. Esel hook on finding the recent pleas Hearne end Tarrant having scored report whether there is, or is not, some weakling, playing for the the Scottish golfing family of that ensues.
Namerons German prizes Payers bave suffered a severe Between 200 and 300 more runs some better way. Thus it is seen moment a game for above that name, and sometime Amateur nounces his efforts to arrange for War. Bank of England rate closely followed up by suggestions
Sir Edward Grey su Kitchener appointed. Secretary
ing and gratifying statements as than any other bateman. Tor 24 that all is still in the initial phases which he has any established right Champion of the Staten, lately conference of Ambassadors.
to the usefulness of Kiaochów so innings Hearne has the truly of the matter and that its whole to produce. For in eighteen hole had a strong leading article in hin
redacad to 6 per cent. Germans magnificent average of 78.72, conclusion may be having scored 1417 runs. Tarrant doubtful, but it is significant this is a disaster liable to occur.n change was needed. It would "We have stood this thing for cross the Save and plant flag on
very matches there is no doubt that paper; supporting the view that Council of Ministars, declares, casualties. Servian volunteers this foothold in the Far East.” July 28-Uzar, addressing repulsed hy Belgians, with 8,000 for the outlay of £20,000,000 on has obtained one more ran for the (and it is no breach of confidence So short a trial as that gives be a strango thing if, while we seven and a half years, This is Austrian bank, Germany threat. same number of innings, but histo make the significant fact fortune perhaps undae favour. were altering our conditions, enough." average is only 64.45 owing to the public) that the answore received If the strong man be a little "off",
ous Italy with war unless she
ALLEGED FORCIBLE fact that he has been not out.only show a heavy preponderance of and the workling & ille "above Championship."on"
HO as to ruh, our Amateur July 28.-Austria declares war supports allies. H.M.S. Amphion
DETENTION. twice, as compared with bis col- opinion towards a change in the birasolf", an irretrievable outrage Amarican lines, America were to Sir Edward Urey's suggested Laise and later strikes mine and prosent on Servia. Germany. corsidora sinks German mine-layer Koenigin league's six times. Both there direction indicated. It seems on golfing justico may be commove conversely and so modify conference has no prospect of sinks herself. Ublans enter players have also won distinction likely that, if not next year, at mitted. The matches in as bowlers, and are likely to be any rate by the year after, we American Championship run to that they became much what ours
the her amateur championship ways success.
Liege hut Belgians exterminate amongst the first to get their eball see the Amateur Champion- the length of 30 holes. One of are now. One point in their Antivari. Panic in New York addisional war credit of £100,000, July 29-Austriana blockade them. Fouse of Commons vote hundred wickets. Kent scorod a ship played, if not precisely on the Hambro propositions and that argument is that matches might stock market. great triumph in their match the present lines of the American which is understood su be this be reduced from thirty-six holes sole drop to with Yorkshire, winning in two Championship, at least with some most popular, would have match-length to the brevity of eighteen Asquith'
British Con-000. Nineteen German warships Mr reported eank or captured in days by 5 wickets. It was played introduction of
nanounces the scoring es of thirty-six holes to follow without much affecting their re-
that North Sea, on a bowlers' pitch, and the slow method, as a test qualification the test by score. If weaklings.sult, and evidence
Two German the situation is one of "extreme cruisers reported anok
in. bowling of Blythe was too much preliminary to the match-playing beyond expectation,
to that gravity," Serviane destroy bridge Atlantic. for Yorkshire batsmen, decisions. I have said that Mr. survive the ordeal by card and sideration of the scores as they Servian positions,
should co olusion is drawn from con- at Semlin. Austrians bombard August 7.-German Cavalry
The prosecution asked for particularly in the second innings, Hambro's questions have been pencil, it is not to be thought they stood at the end of the first cracuation. Two Servis a steamers Luxemburg. Germany aske for charges against four of the when he took 8 wickets for 55 addressed in the first instance to would
compelling
withdraw the division routed by Belgians a permission to rune, Not for several years have those actively interested,
hold their ow sighteen holes in their last contest or ptured, Gorman troops move armistice; admits 25,000 men
defendants. Yorkshire had such a poor season which I mean those who are in
by and even more than their own, of this kind. It was seen that the in response to Russian advance are hors de combat,
His Worship consented, and as this, and the curious thing is probable or possible competitors that ran to the length of 36 holes, match was almost always be who
matches against heroes winner of the thirty-six hole towards Wirballon.
August 8.-German Cavalry
the four were accordingly dis that at the start they appeared to for the Championship. Presum. If they did sach desde as these led at the half-wayat the leaves Portland under sealed practically
July 30.—British First Fleet Division crossos Mouse, but is
oharged. have the strongest side in the ably the ultimate fate of the they would be lifted right out of conclusion of the first round. orders, Belgrade in flames. Artil Belgians, Italy, firmly refused to
annihilated competition. At the present time great competition
The charge against the fifth. by they are near the bottom of the rest with them, but with the to the exalted rank of heroes by is not always so; it is beyond Austrians five miles down river reduced to 5 per cent. British
man was proceeded with. EN not the ruck of weaklings, and almost That, however, as we wall know, lery duel between Servians and fight. Bank of England rate it is alleged the defendant de If appears that the man whom table, and, if the relegation system votes of the Olabs which the very act. such as applies to league football instituted this Clampionship obliged to accuse their merit, match provides a more arucial ending Bill postponed: Britain manz and French enter North junk in an effort to regain his We should be dispute that the thirty-six hole from Belgrado, Home Rule Ane seize South Togoland from Ger- tained, jumped overboard from a were in operation, there would be in 1888, and of St. George's, rather than their fortu, of and a more just test; likewise it presents a "united front." Russian Togoland. British Government liberty, and was drowned. The much anxiety as to the fate of the Sandwich, which was later ad bringing them alive and southe-is above debate that the scoring mobilisation in 52 Governmente scoopts Australia's offer of 20,000 county. It seems highly probable mitted to their select number and less, through such gh adver-preliminary trial would do equit 4,000,000 men placed on warmen. French troops enter Alsace that there will be another alter- privileges. These be our rulere tares. ation in the system of deciding the in this matter, but, even so, it is
able, if Call, work in cutting out footing. * MAI FEN POD Lorraine. Championship next year, for it hardly to be thought that they which might very ll be urged out. The following tournament Russis for explanation of her Luxemburg owing to Fredch There is a peculi advantage, many wue most deserve to be cut
July 31.-Germany, asks has been proved beyond all doubt could overlook and overrule
August D.-Germans evacuate that the awarding of a lead on strong expression of opinion on conditions
at this moment, in bringing the would then be a battle of heroes, moJilfestion, Attack on Bal advance. Japan issues ultimatum we went to press. the first innings is bad for the the part of the likely players Championship into
of our Amateur The meeting would lose in some grade, continues Martial law to Germany. German submarine game. This is what happene. A and winners as to the mode in likeness, even if not into entire best fun. The very fact that the Exchange
a greater qualities; it would loome of its in Germany, London, Brock sunk by British side goes in and scores, say, 350, which the battle should be fought. identity, with those of the comparative duffor has his chance, England rata
warship. closed; Bank of Reported that Japan has issued Navy transferred to Admiralty till August 11. Commonwealth a total which, in ordinary. It is a rather singular point in the American competition of the same on the eighteen hole matcher of Bank Act depended. Russiane Earl Kitchener appeals for are 8,000 German prisoners in 8 per cent altimatum against Germany. war ends. Announced that there circumstances places them safe debate that whereas one of the kind. One of the most pleasant knocking the big man out, is what destroy railway bridge in Austria from defeat. Taking this view of chief argumente of those who golfing signs of the times is the makes fun for the comparative between Riczakowa and Granites, the situation, their opponents advocated some change from going to and fro of our men to duffer, who belongs to a large New Zealand and Canada offer "abandon the attempt to win, and present conditions has been that Amerios and of Americans to us, class. His day is done if these assistance.
trive only to gain a load on the the tournament, as nowplayed out, in order to take part in the new proposals pass. The question first innings. By the time their is intolerably long and strenuous, friendly contests of both coun- is whether his day has not been cal effort has succeeded or failed, all the new mode, which seems to be tries. The more nearly all the prolonged unduly, even as it is.stume
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Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police Court, this afternoon, resumed five Chinese are charged with for. the hearing of the case in which cibly detaining another Chinese. ther Smith, prosecuted, and Mr, Mr. Russ, on behalf of Mr. Crow- Lewis, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master, defended.
logation is that the deceased The was detained because it was said that he owed thirty dollare.
Evidence was being taken aa
widow now prossentes.
108,000 men. Russians enter Belgium. Reported that Germans Austrian territory near the desperately attacked Fort Sera- valley of Styr.
August 10.Austrian craisers Germans attack Maihausen, in ing, Liege, bat were repulsed. hombird Antavari. Rapture in Alsace, compelling small French Franco-Austrian relations offior foros to retire, French remain ally announood."
masters in Upper Alsace.