TRAIN HELD UP.
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V.R.C. ATHLETICS.
Big and Successful Programme.
|: HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
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JAPANESE CONSULS. DAIRY
Big Conference to be Held.
The announcement was made An athletic fosat upon a garo A representativa of the gantuan scale WAS provided Telegraph by the Japanese Acting by the Victoria Recreation Consul-General in Hongkong A daring train hold-up took Club on Saturday, when the (Mr. Kiichi Onnill that be will place on the Canton-Kowloon annual sports were held on the be leaving in a few days' time to Railway on Saturday afternoon. ground of the Hongkong Football attend a big Consular Conference The local traia from Canton to Club, The, stand was packed at Singapore. The Conference Sheklung left the first-named from end to end, and there was will deal with measures com- place at ten minutes past four.also a large gathering around the stituting a new Japanese policy She reached Wuchung at ten ground.
}in regard to matters which affect and social prnstige of the Japan. |the commerce, Consular relations esa communities of the Far East and South Sea Islands.
minutes to five. From Wachung The programme was as varied to the next station, Namtong, is a as it was extensive, competitions journey lasting a quarter of an of all kinds being held during the hour. Between these two stations half a dozen hours that the train was held up.
the sports lasted. What may The responsibility which has Details are not available, but be termed the athletics proper come to Japan from the acquisi- it appears that the crime was comprised races from spriats to tion of the South Sas possessions committed by bandits. Aaa Marathon, jumping, bordling, a result of the late war has far as is known, none of the strong man test in the shape given rise to suggestions for al passengers were robbed, but of weight-putting competition, closer linking up of the interests number of them were forced to and
of these Japanese communities, Į tugs-of-war.. descend and go with the bandits. Veterans and juveniles of both and, as a first stap, the establish- The bold-up was carried out sexes in the latter case were also ment of additional consulates for without any fuss and the train provided for. as were Service the South Seas may be considered. service was not interfered with athletes, British and Indian; and The relations between the com- in any way.
there were comie turns in the mercial attache and the various To-day's Cuntos Times gives shape of sack and obstacle races. Consulates will also be consider- the following version of the in- Creling. throwing the cricket as also will their status în cident: Last Saturday's evening ball, and kicking the football train from Kowloon was attacked completed the lengthy by a gang of bandita near Shek-gramme.
some Fare
pro-
juxtaposition to the Japanese Foreign Office. Amongst the | social matters calling for improve- ment are those relating to the
li-yu. The bandits succeeded in The sprint championship was provision of educational and t overcoming the railway police and mounted the train. A large quan-excellent time of ten-four. In the tion of prostitution in the East. caried aff by A. Rahmio in the hospital facilities and the limita tity of valuables and luggage of long-distance event the result Investigations will also be carried the passengers were taken away.recalled the Marathon race in the out by the Conference into ship-| Thirty passengers were taken for Olympic Games in London, when ping certificates and documents. ransom. It is reported that the the Italian, Dorando, was dis as well as banking methods. The bandits are demanding a large qualified for being assisted sum of money for the release of
deliberations will last a week. 10 the final their victims. The government the Stadium. Mungal Singh Amongst the Consuls participat- bas instructed the authorities of was the first man home, but bising in this conference will be the i Shek-li-yu to take immediate friends were so ill-advised as to Consuls for Hongkong, Sydney, action to arrest these bandits and help him to his feet when he Singapore. Haiphong. Saigon. rescue the captured passengers.
Batavia, stumbled to the ground within a
Bombay, Calcutta, few yards of the post. The spart
Colombo. Rangoon, Bangkok, with which the leader then inish. Davao, and Sonzabaya, ed showed that he would probably
rua
around
have won all right if left to
himself. The race was awarded] Gar. Chant (83 Company, R.G.A.).
to Balla Rawat, Dr. Claud Time, 27.2 5 secs. eating a special prize to Mungal Severn and Dr. Forsyth pres
Singb. The Indians had the Snish pretty much to themselves, Khan
WELLINGTON KOO."
Welcomed at Singapore. (From Our Own Currespondeat,
Singapore. May 1, Dr. Wellington Koo has arrived. He was welcomed by the Officer. but Pie. W. Paul, of the King'e, R.G.A.); 3, Jagat Singh (2 Com- Administering the Government, came in very fresh considering papy, H.K.S.R.G.A.); 4. Leung Yin- the A.D.C., the Chinese Consul-the length of the race. General and Chinese notables.
The weighty R.G.A. com-
Tug of War (3 men): 1, R.G.A. Marathon Race: 1. Baba Rawat| 102nd K.E.O. Grenadiers); 2. Lal iPack Dottery, H.K.S.
Ian. Time, 31 mins. #2.3/5 secs- 220 yards Handicap: 1. W,
Time,
Interviewed, Dr. Koo optimist- bination won the tug-o-war in Banks; 2. Omar Ismail. ically referred to the possibili- fine style, while the Indian pull 23.1/5 secs. ties of the League of Nations. went to No. 2 Co. of the Indian
Veterans' Race (100 yards
He will visit his parents at Shang-R.G.A. to the delight of their Handicap): 1, E. W. Cassidy: 2, hai prior to going to Peking where comrades.
he discusses with the Govern- ment the carrying out of the
Bath cycling events well-contested. were
and altogether an excellent after-
Washington conference decisions.noon's sport was witnessed.
R. Lapsley. Time. 12.3,5 secs.
One Mile Ladies' Bicycle Race Handicap: 1. M. Williams; 2. M. Dillon. Time. 4 mins. 23 secs.
3 seca.
The prizes were presented by. H. E. the Governor, who con-
Putting the Shot: 1, W..Gerrard: DAY BY DAY. gratulated the Club upon their J. Bereatson. Distance 39 feet
816 inches. enterprise in prom ting recrea- One Milc. open to Indian Regi- The law of the country from tion, specially mentioning Mr. which I came allows a person to
Witchell, the hon. sec. The Hon.ments and Indian Police: 1. Amrik keep for good what he can pick Dr. Claud Severn proposed a vote Singh: 2, Jagga. Time, mini up. How was I to know that it of thanks to the Governor, and would be different here?" This the proceedings terminated with! was the extraordinary appeal rousing cheers for his Excellency.1, which a Chinese woman made in Dr. Severn, and Mr. Witchell. Mr. J. a Fraser's Court this Long Jump: 1. Syed Omar; 2, D. morning. The defendant was C. Logan. Distance, 18 ft. 10 in. charged with the theft of a gold Throwing the Cricket Ball: 1. ring and $10 note, the property of A. Hoalim: 2. Pte. T. Taylor. Mr. Abraham, of Hunghom, and Distance, 73 yards. another ring belonging to Misa Rocha. In her statement to the Magistrate she said that the first ring was picked up from the 13.4.5 secs.
Time,
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220 yards Handicap (Members):
BY MARIAN HALE D. D. Urquhart; 2. J. A. Kent. Time. 23 secs.
This frock is so exceedingly Sock Race, 100 yards: 1. A. Kit-girlish thing with a very full skirt and the new and very chell; 2, M. Cameroo 28.2/5 secs.
popular tight bodice. Rufles finish the neck and sleeves as Beach; 2. Lau Tak-chung.
Kicking the Football: 1. J. well as border the skirt Nestl ed in the ruffles of the skirt Three Miles Bicycle Handicap: one finds a new and really love- 100 yards Handicap, Boys, &10:1, W. Chapraef; 2. F. Wilkinson. 1. J. McCubbin; 2, J. Dillon.Time. 10 mins. 20 secs.
Consolation Race: 1, A. C. ground whilst sweeping the floor High Jump: 1; Wong Shan-shak: Razack. Time, 142% seca. " And the second came into her 2. D. C. Legan. Height. 5 feet. One Mile Relay Race, four men? possession in like manner whilst hanging out some clothes to dry. Inspector Aris said the woman was employed as an amah and had access to these things from
One Mile Bicycle Championship:| the fact that the complainants. were related to each other. When Lam Wing-hin: 2. A. M. Gomes. it was made known to her that! Time. & mins. 20.1/5 secs.
One Mile Handicap: 1. Lt. Thomas K.E.O. Grenadiers): 2. Pte. W. Cook (King's Regt. Time. 1 mins. 20.1/5 sees.
she would be sent to prison, the 60 yards Handicap, Girls, 6-10: defendant appealed against this I. L Chu; 2. Doris Hunt. decision, and
pleaded for a
120 yards Flat Race Handicap:
TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.
Sir Frederick Mott's story of
400 yards Handicap, Members, the servant girl who in delirium V.R.C.: 1, D., D. Urquhart; 2, J. A. recited Hebrew sermons is an- Kent. Time, 60 secs.
ward
GERMAN RADICAL-
SOCIALISTS DISILLUSIONED.
Break away from Moscow.
iy touch:small bunches of brightly coloured flowers. At the left side of the waistline one finds another cluster of flowers.
The hat is of lavender straw, soft and pliable. It droops alight- Is and is beavily ornamented with flowers, fruits and foliage of pastel tints.
PASSING.
The signers of the manifesto, who include sir Communist aside: 1, United Athletic Club: 2.
members of the Reichstag and Lusitano Recreation Club. Time.i
a former resident of the German mins. 9 seca.
Communist Party, point out Obstacle Race: 1. T. Taylor: 2,
that the leadership of Lenine, C. Finnemore.
Trotzky and other Moscovites The Officials.
has resulted in restoring capital- The names of the patrons and A number of prominent Ger- ism in Russia, helped the non- officials were as follows:
man Radical-Socialists who Socialist peasantry to power over Patrons: HE. Sir Reginald Ed-eighteen months ago at the behest the Red Guard and the Russian Stubbe, K.C.M.G.. His of Moscow, broke away from the working classes and in Germany Honour Sir Win. Davies, Colparty and joined the German has split the Communist move- chance the or the very light 1. Pte. T. Tayloe King's Rgt.): Humphreys, C.3.G., C... Hyslop. Communist Party, have resumed mest into half a dozen power- sentence of fourteen days from 2, D. D. Urquhart (CS.C.), Time,Officer Commanding King's Regt. their old allegiance and issued, a less sects. the Magistrate.
12.3/3 secs.
The manifesto, merely put Chairman: Hon. Dr. Cland call to other German radicals to Tug War (Indian Regiments), Severn, C.M.G, LL.D,
turn their backs on the Com-seal upon the process of disinteg- Catch Weights: No. 2 Company,
Judges: Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, munist Party and join the Radical ration in the influence of Russian leaders, which has progressed for H.A.S.R.G.A. beat Pack Battery, Mr. B. M. Dyer, Dr. C. Forsyth,
Socialists, says a Berlin report. H.K.S.R.C.A.
Mr. J. Franks, Capt. Flemming They justify the step by declar-many months and completely dis- 102nd Grea.), Mr. R. E. Belilis,ing that the third or Communist credited Moscow and the Third
Internationale in Germany. Mr. W. Logan, Mr. J. Oxberry, Mr. Internationale, with headquarters A. Silva-Netto, Mr. A. A. Alves, the Bolshevists have betrayed the
in Moscow, is breaking up, that MOSCOVITE COMMUNISTS other instance of carious brain! 100 yards Championship (Chal-Lt. Col. Greer, Mr. A. McKirdy
interests of socialism and com- Moscovite Communists, it is true, happenings which are on record.lenge Cup): 1, A. Rahmin; 2, G. H.
Referee: Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, musiam in Russia and Germany still maintain an existence in The report of a committee on a Chubb. Time, 10.4/5 secs.
C.M.G., ILD.
and that the Moscow leaders [Germany with a handful of Com- hospital for the insane which the 440 yards Handicap, Boys, 10-15:
Regulator: Mr. J. Rodger. London County Council appointed 1, G. Chu; 2, R. Gerrard. Time, M. Reynolds, Mr. 3.
"through criminal emissaries munist member in the Reich- Clerks of the Course: Mr. C. W. drove thousands of the best camstag and Prussian Diet, who still 1889 mentions & well-authentic 65 secs.
O'Brien, rades into prisons, plunged tens owe allegiance to Moscow, but ated case of a sailor who, Half Mile Handicap: 1, Lt. E. T. Crocker, Jr. W. P. Seath, children into misery, impelled the appear immediately if the pro- RQMS-Tildesley (King's), Mr of thousands of their wives and the group would probably die- while raplying to an officer's Thomas (K. E. 0. Grenadiers); 2, Mr. A. E. Starmons, Mr. R. H. B. Communist Party into a sense-paganda funds with which Mos question, was struck on the head Lce.-Sergt. C. Baker (King's Regt.) Mitchel, Mr. T. S. B. Nicoll, Szt. less uprising and produced a split cow is financing the Red Flag by a missile during a naval enTime. 2 mins. 3.2/5 secs. gagement. He remained
Major Williams, R.G.A., Insp. W. in the German proletariat which sad other Communist papers and conscious for a long period,) 440 yards (Challenge Cup): 1, G. Gerrard, Mr. D. Kumjahn, Mr. has receiving poorishment automati- A. Hyder; 2, C. Mackenzie. Time, Baptista.
permanently, lamed its supporting the horde of Russian strength."
and German emissaries, and cally. Bain grough to England, 54.1/5 secs.
agitators were withdrawn? were he was taken to Haslari Two Miles Bicycle Race (Handi-Lapsley, Mr. A. Dome, Mr. R. C.
The brilliant hopes of bolsher- Hospital, where it was found that cap): 1, W. Chupraeff; 2. Lam Witchell.
The last accusatione deal with lizing the German working the fracture of the skull bad Wing-hin. Time, 6 mins. 51.1/5) caused a portion of the bone to secs.
Timekeepers: Mr. A. E. Alves, the Communist. uprising in 1921 masses, existing when the Res prass on the brain. The opera-
Mr. Gr. May, Mr. T. Meek, Mr. 3. which, as revelations of insiders sian leader Zinoviev came to the tion of trephining was performed, 1, Agues Dillon; 2, Ruby Chu.
100 yards Handicap, Girls, 10-15: Fletcher, Lt. Forsyth.
have shown, was ordered by Mos- Radical-Socialist convention at
and as the piece of bone WLS
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. AEgement for the wavering Rus-ceeded in splitting the party and cow adherents to provide encour-Halle in October, 1920, and suc- 220 yards, open to Sailors and Alves.
sian Communists though all the attracting the bulk of the rank 1, Gnz. Hon. Secretary: Mr. R.
German leaders knew in advance and file into the Russian ranke, it was certain to fail.
bas now turned to asbos.
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lifted the man finished his reply Soldiers in uniform:
Starters: Dr. F. H. Kew, Mr. P.
to the officer which he had begun McHugh (88 Company, R.G.A.); 2, Witchell. months before.
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