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THURSDAY
APRIL 10, 1924.
Liboral and Labour cheers grooted a pronouncement in the House of Commone by tha
DAY BY DAY.
HE WHO REIGNS' WITHIN HIM-
SCALES President of the Board of Trade. SELF, AND RULES PASSIONS, DE-
"Standard of Excellence."
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HONGKONG, 10th April, 1924.
FEAR.
on Tuesday, that the Govern- 8IRES, AND FEARS, IS mont bad decided not to introduce THAN A KING.--Milton, logislation extending the duration
MORE
TENNIS FARCE.
YESTERDAY'S TIRESOME
DISPLAY.
If the hundreds of people who yesterday went to the H.K.O.O.
CANTON FRICTION
ARREST OF SOLDIERS RESENTED.
BUREAU PROTECTED BY MACHINE GUNS.
Fresh trouble batwood the
Nowd
of that portion of the Safeguard- Amongst the passongors who ground to see Ng Szo-kwong and ing of Industries Act providing left by the ss. President Jackson T. Honda play off their tie in the for duties to meet the case of to-day were Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Singles Championship expected depreciated currencies, so the Gunn and family, and Mr. and A good game of tonnis, they military and civil authorition is
wero sadly disappointed. Opon-reported from Canton, provision will lapso in four Mrs. D. M. Biggar,
ing wall, the match devalopod inte roaches us to the offact that on months' time. This is only an
Members of Kowloon Bowling an absoluto faroo, the playora the evening of the 7th instant- other. sign that Government! protection of industry is to be droon Club are reminded of the being content to hit back the ball, two military officials, with six discouraged, and, where it more Annual Gonoral Meeting which with no rogard to placing, and the armed soldiers, made their way
consequangs was that in or less operates already, is to be takes place in the Club House to fourth set the match bid to be a motor car, and, on arriving withdrawn. So we read the direc-morrow evouing at 5.45 pm abandoned shortly before 7 o'clock thora, domanded the release of tion of the wind, and no doubt Ad.
by reason of failing light. It had olovan soldiers, who, whilst acting lasted nearly two and a half as guards at a gambling den, were hours, but at no strgo was it arrostod together with a numbor
of gamblors, really interesting to watch,
roused
the to the Pabile Poace Bureau în
In the opening sot, 'Ng Sze-i
The request for the release of
it is the HUMO construction placed on official action. which It is announced that a now the Ministerial and enterprise, called the Internation- Liberal parties to an expression al Amusements Company, has of applause. Mr. Wobb also taken over the lease and manago- definitely throw cold water on ment of the now Queen's Theatre kwong bogan woll and it soomed the soldiers was refused, whore- that he could win in comfort. He that they would return with a lad at 3-1 and later the sat went larger force. The officials of the
those who would protect home about the beginning of May. industries-for a duty of 33 1/3 per cent. on Imported face, om-
that was out to show
A this was this morning sout to four all, after which Honda Bureau then began to prepare for broidory and silk. This was to gaol for seven days by Mr. E. walked off with two games in umorgencies, machine-guns being planned by the interests concern W. Hamilton. He stole a sign-succession. In the second se placed in the street on the fou ed with, we believe, varying board bolonging to the New Zoa- Japanese look full advantago aides of the buildings, auf no-one motives. Hand-made lace might land Insurance Company, and his of his opponent's carolessness and was permitted to pars. There oro fittingly be termed at Worship speculated whether it won it by -1. The Chinese, ro-was, as a consequence, consider English cottage industry now, was the appearance of the board covered in the third sot, which he able alarm amongst the populace and many people (including which struck the man or whether won at 6-4 When the scores in the neighbourhood, and no-otio Royalty) have been exerting he had the intention of using it were three all and Honds only dared to come out of doors.
the match, it was surprising that Eventually, the incident closed he did not extend himself to whon, accompanied by a strong forco, all the prisoners were re- was in the fourth set moved to the headquarters of the
the farco really began. Hunanese troops.
now- the play bad, iN true, been mainly
required three games to securo
obtain the victory.
it
to
LOCAL WEDDING.
themsolves to revive it. Laco-for firewood. making by machinery duos not omploy very many people. Em- For the unlawful possession of broidery is another minor feature some mangues, a Chinese was of Home manufactures; and silk given throq wooks by Mr. E. W. is not a big industry-in Britain. Hamilton, at the Police Court that The refusal by Govenment this morning. His Worship want-Up of any protective duty does not, ad to know what would be done it thereforo, affect largo intérests. with the fruit after confiscation of the long driving character, This might seen all the more Inspector Purdin pointed out that but there wore occasional flashes reason why an oxception might the fruit came under the heading of brilliance, whilst Ng Szo-kwong have boon made, but we gather of perishable goods, and, being made one or two wins by short that the Labour Ministry desires sucht, could not be received by the chops over the not, many of which WOODWARD BLUMSDON. to be impartially consistent, and Store Sergeant. As a rule the his opponent scorned to attempt
A marriage was solemnized at not permit the least suggestion of police disposed of confiscated to return, exceptions being made to favoured articles. by selling thom and evor, both on were uptent to St. John's Cathedral this mornt- drivo the ball. back, and some ing botwoon Sergt. Albert Edward persone. With that in view, the devoted raceipts to rovenus.
idea of the monotonous charactor Woodward, of the 1st East Unvernment cannot do otherwise
oldost SOR of Mr.
South Wales Bor-
for the present.
From now on, how-
than discountenance anything| For carrying two passengers in of this display, may be obtained Surreys, which might appear to be the excess, Kwok Sing-tai, the master when it is said that one rally Williani Woodward, Into Quarter- thin end of the wedge. The proof the motor boat. Wo Sang, was lastod for more than 200 strokes, mastor, tectionists will have to give it up fined $1 at the Marine Court this whilst others were well over the darers, and Miss Mabol Gladys morning. A police officer said he hundred. These are surely re- Blusdon, eldest daughter of William Blumsdon, of saw defendant transfer several cords of their kind, but they cor- Mr. passengers into a sampun and yet tainly were not tennis. And those 50, Whitfield, North, Point. thetics bored the spectators hoyund there were still two passengers
The bride, who was charming- It is a well-established fact The Experts' Report.
Neither in excess when he went on board. the point of endurance.
ly gowned, was given away by tried to that the effect of four on the It may be presumed that theThe master of the motor boat an
make winning her father, and Sorgt. Hudson, [physical body is different in the reparations report just issued by Sing Foo pleaded not guilty to strokes: both kept up the pat-ball of the Naval Dockyard Police, Was "best man," There was a mány types
or characters of the experts appointed to consider failing to stop whon called upon apparently in the hope that the
the natior including impartial by a police officor and failing to other would eventually make a large gathering of friends at the Yet few people appear Americans is the final attempt carry regulation lights. The case į persons.
Indood, thore were church and a reception was held' remarkably few winning strokes later at North Point. The honey. to realise that there is a direct to settle all disagreements among was romanded until Monday,
playad throughout the whole psychologie and physiologic re-the European Allies. As such, the recommendation is of utmost lation between four and healthportance. For the present we Fear in many cases, whatever it may make a cursory survey of its springs from, reduces those main provisions, Germany is to MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. afflicted to a condition of almost have a two years' breathing spuco,
and her return to normal condi-i holplessness and a loss of realitions is expected in five to six: detorming action ia
Joss
the
LOCAL FOOTBALL.
LEAGUE: DIV, 1. Club v. South China. --Club ground. * Ambrose v. Kowloon,Navy
ground, R.O.A. v. Titania.--Sockunpuo "A" ground.
LEAGUE: DIV, II.
mistake.
game. There, was, in the final set, moon is being spent in Canton. far more excuse for Ng Szo- kwong adopting these tactics than for his opponent, as the
The method adopted was utterly unworthy of championship tennis. When the score stood at throp all in the fourth rat, the match was abandoned and will bo replayed on Mo..day next.
TREATY WITH TURKEY.
Opposing Points of View.
London, April 9. The House of Commons has unanimously passed the socond reading of the Treaty of Peace with Turkey Bill
former must have realised that ho could not win in the time at his [By "QUIZZ]
disposal. None the loss,thodisplay The matches arranged for did credit to neither player, life's years from date, when heavy Saturday are as follows:-
drains will be made on her ordin- battle.
ary retenues. The chief idea is to But it is not alone physical Jet the country rocovor economic- fear which undermines health. ally and financially, and to this ond-its economic activity-in-to Thure is, maybe, the fear of some banhampered by any form potty tyrant, or fear of a business of control organisation other
which
provided by sometimes drives than that men to distraction until they scheme." The banking reor
ganisation proposed, strikes us) become physical wrecks. Many as a masterly attempt to put PUA" ground. women, to, are greatly affected the whole matter of the do-- by four of social disapproval. preciation of currency on a sound Navy "A" ground.
with basis of reform,
great That we imagine, is not al-possibilities. ahead. What might|
The Clubs are at home to South together unknown here in long-eause heart-burning is the direet China in their return Longue kong. Fent is also one of the bint that the Ruhr and Rhine-gume this week, and a great game A win for bouth determining factors in self-land must not be heavily ox-is expected.
ploited. but netics that Ching will make them League preservation, the first lays of man. comment
| Champions this season.
ton and Alias Grace (80), beat regulariso and Kowloon It is morbid only when inappro-it means a sacrifico by Frunco The Ambrose
W. A..Nowers and Mrs. Remington Turkey.-Reuter. priate the situation which the interests of a definite teams meat on the Navy "A
值 agreement, wo. Teel sure that no ground, and well contested (+40), 0-0, 6-0, provokes it. Many impressions obstacles will be placed in dio game should end in a win for
we
- ull this is, 30 It is in this case not morbid. for, of a moderate naturo.
If
that
Two other tios were played off, Mr. Lloyd George criticised the A. D. Humplireys boating A. B. treaty as humiliating, cowardly R.G.A. v. Marazion. -Sookun-Haworth in the Open Singles and possibly calamitous: but aftor a grim five-set struggle, Mr. Baldwin, thought it E Bluebell v. Club de Recruio.- whilst Worthington and Miss remarkable feat performed, in
of the interval Graco, athough owing hoavy view odds, had a runaway victory over had elapsed between the conclu- sion of hostilities and signaturo Nowars and Mrs. Raivington,
of the treaty.
Mr. Macdonald, in winding up Open Singles,-A, D, Humphrey the debate, emphasised the desir beat A. B. Raworth 6-1, 6-2, 79, ability of passing the bill in order 3.0, 6.4.
Results..
that we should be enabled to con- Mixed Dublus.-R. E. Worthing- clude the ratification forms and our position with
To-day's Matches.
hood and carried through life.animity', incidentally, is oncour-twico liofore this season, Kowloon thington v. G. W. Sowell; Handicap
Club Chain' ionship; It. E. Wor-
Doubles; F. A. Redmond and M. Roffey (-2/61 v. E. J. R. Mitchell and W. . Thonias (+ kū.)
BASKETBALL.
MINERS BALLOTS.
Some for Peace and Others Not,
London, April 9.
of fear are forined in early child-way of the experts; whose un-Kowloon. Those teams have mat
aging. Until there be further winning, on each occasion.. greatly to the detrimont of health opportunity to examina and
The Titania are expected out at und individual success. It has discuss the proposals, one cannot
toll whether the whole scheme Bookunpoo against the R.G.A. well been said that we lose so will meet with unqualified except-These tours have met three timos oft by fearing to attempt." The anco by the Governments can- before this season, having won' a consciousness
often earned, but even at this early game each and also played a draw.
The results of the North of of foar
stage it, seen to us that the They therefore start equal on
England minors' ballots on the procinees an unwillingness to corner has at last boon turned. Saturday and a good gumo should
owners"
torms, as hitherto face situations which requiro
be seen.
FINAL LEAGUE POSITION: received, show that Northumbor powerful and rapid action;
land, North Staffordshire, York- In the Junior Division, two Below are the final results of shire and Leicestershire favour hence diflidenco arises, leading
games are down for decision. Tho the Basketball League. The acceptance, by substantial major- eventually to that." don't care"
Marazion will most the Gunners Championship Shield, prosantities, but the Lancashiro and spirit.
Rosorvos at Sockunpoo, while ed by the American A. Club, Cheshire returns indicate a largo the Blueball will be out against Hongkong, and held by the vote against acceptance, in con the Club de Recreio on Navy "A" Chinose Y.M.C.A. for two yours sequence of the recommendation ground. The lattor match will 1922-3, goes to now Champions, of the local foderation.—Reuter, · At the annual menting of the have a bearing on the runners-up the Railroad Recreation Club, shareholders of the China Sugar position, for a win for the Club this year. The following played Refining Company, Limited, held will bring them on terms with the for the winners -Lai Yau Kit recently, the Chairman referred East Surroye who at present hold (Capt.), Shok Wing Kwan, Wan 1s to cultivate a spirt of laughing to a lottor received from share the second position. The Titania Kwong Tin, Ny Po Lau, Lee ON STATE-OWNED SHIPS. fours away, or inducing some holders asking for the shares to Reserves have already won the Shun Wah Wong To Ping, Sung
You Tak & Lee Hon Ping. athor phase of activity to arouse bo sub-divided into a smaller do-championship.
nomination.
What is the remedy for fours of the type we are discussing? Some say that they cannot bo avorcomho by direct, opposition: That may be so. The bost plan
CHINA SUGARS.
SHARES OF SMALLER DENOMINATION.
... BIG LOSS
Paris, April 9, T. W. L
The Chamber has adopted by 06 377 ta-188 a Bill authorising con-
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Interest. It is wisu, too, not to The Goueral Agents and Con The following will roprosent depend on others for opinions. sulting Committee have now de- the Club against South China: Little as we may realise it, cided to reconimend the division G. Rodgor; W. Gerrand, C. E. Railroad R. C. netion's in such situations are the of the existing $100 sharos into Bishop A. Mair, J. Stewart, G. St. Paul's Collogo
four shares of $25 sach, and Angus; G. Watson, A. 8. Forsyth Queen's College product of foar. Learn to know it is proposed to hold extraordin- (Capt.) F. T. Buxton, A. GYM. C. A youtsolf. Boonuse bo who finds ary general meetings of the Com- Howard and S. D. Bagg. Ro Kowlcon British 8.0.B.6-2. 4. hundred thousand tons, which his real self is well on the way pany at an early dato to put this serves: A Ferguson and D. South China A. A.
H.K. University 0 000 realised 247 millions.Renter proposal bofore shareholders. Lyou. to losing his foar,
65 15 tracts for the sale of state owned 6.4 2-4 vosaols. The reporter stated that 6 3.3.3 422 ships, aggrogaling two- 1.51 coat 1,425 millions of francs, had