SCOTTISH RIFLE. SHOOTING.
GUARDS WIN. KEEN THREE- CORNERED CONTEST.
UNIQUE LOCAL EVENT.
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE SHIELD FINAL.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
[To The Editor of Hongkong. Telegraph.]
Sir, With reference to the re- marks by "Wanderer" with regard to the date fixed for the playing A triangular shoot, arranged by of the Final of the Hongkong Foot Mr. H. M. Dyer, between the 2nd ball. Shield. For the benefit of Battalion Scots Guards, the 2nd. readers who may not perhaps be Battalion King's Own Scottish aware of it (as "Wanderer" omit- Borderers, and the Scottish Com-ted to mention the fact), may I pany H.K.V.D.C, took place at montion that "Northey, their prin Stonecutters
The efpal goal scorer is a Service on Sunday. shooting was extremely good, and, player, and is presumably leaving out of a possible score of 1,040, the Colony owing to the axigencies the Scots Guanda' scored 889, the of the Service. King's Own Scottish Borderers
853 and the Scottish Company
H.K.V.D.C. 820.
The teams consisted of eight men, the first event being the Aring of Table "T", Part 2 which consisted of grouping (300 yards), breunds; application, (200 yards),
Surely a Club of the standing and membership of Kowloon F.C. do not desire to rely on Service, players to win the Shield for them?.
In my opinion, the date that any player happens not to be available to play, has no real bearing on the rounds; snapshooting (200
date fixed for any match to take yarde), 5 rounds; rapid (200pljice.—Yours, etc., yards) 10 rounds; application (500 yarda), 6 rounds.
5
INTERESTED.
Kowloon, Mnr. 16th, 1928. (Note: fall to see that the Kowloon, attitude with regard to Service players comes within the stope of the point made. In the
TARIFF AUTONOMY QUESTION.
JAPANESE MINISTER'S
OPINIONS.
LIKIN ABOLITION STILL A DEAD LETTER.
AN EVIL SYSTEM.
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1928.
ATLANTIC FLIGHT. REPORTS.
TWO JOURNALISTS ARRESTED,
NO NEWS OF AVIATORS YET.
New York, Mar. 17. The report of bearing an abro- plane near Greenville, referred to yesterday night from Ottawa, up to now lacks confirmation. The neighbourhood is a wilderness with a few scattered lumber camps. Both the Canadian and United States Governments are consider Ing sending an acroplane to invos- tigate but hesitate until reporta
better are. American Service.
CANTON LABOUR GUILD- ACTION RESENTED.
A PRESS PROTEST.
The arrest of two Chinese journalists by a party of officiais of the Kwangtung General Labour Guild, in Canton, on Friday, has caused much criticism In news. paper circles in the elty, according founded-Reuter's to a vornacular report,
It appears that while two Ottawa, Mar. 18. fournalists, named Au Ha-yuk and A Canadian Air Force plano has L4 Shuk-ping, were leaving a tea been dispatched to Greenville to in-house in Canton, they were_ap- vestigate the possibility of Hinch-proached by a party of more than life having descended there. Router's American Servico,
ten men, who alleged that they
woro representatives of the Kwangtung General Labour Guild. These mon stated that they were going to take the two journaliste to the police for circulating news detrimental to the good hame of their Guild. They thoroupon
seized the journalists,
Poking, Mar. 12. "The Customs question in China is of great importance and it is also a matter of extreme complex- ity. Viewed from a standpoint of commerce that has a close relation to the customs question, I belfore that Japan must take into considera- tion not only Japan's commercial relations with China, but nien China's commercial relations with
Majestic's Report,!!** other foreign Powers, said Mr. Ken-
London, Mar. 17. kichi Yoshizawa, the Japanese
A gleam of hope for the missing Minister to Peking, In the course of his interview with the local Japan-Atlantic flers, Captain. Hinchliffe and Miss Mackay is afforded by a ese press representatives to-day.
Continuing, Mr. Yoshizawa said; statement that a large aeroplane
It is stated by the representa- "It was in order to restore China's was seen dying on Thursday morn- The second event was the attack,
international credit and to promote ing over wooded country in Maine, tives of the Labour Guild that Afty miles from the the arrested journalists some the teams falling in at 400 yards
the interest of the Chinese people about firing point in full fighting kit.
in general that the delegates of the Canadian border and appeared to time ago sent a report of the re- After the butts had been signalled,
Powers concerned deliberately dis- descend there. Search is being gult of a certain meeting of the the teams loaded five rounds with K.F.C., as far as I have been able cussed matters relevant to the con-made at the instance of the State Guild, to a Chinese paper, this re- port stating that, as a result of sights to 300 yards. On the to see, no distinction exists be-salidation of China's debts and the Department at Washington.
Apart from this, hope is virtual the meeting, the Guild decided to
send representatives to Nanking, gets, the men advanced to 300 mms, which makes for good sport Special Tariff Conference which was ly abandoned. There is still a When the party arrived at the appearance of large silhouette tar-tween Service players and civi-abolition of the likin system at the
called in. Peking in 1924.
slight possibility of the Mers Evils of Likin.
having been picked up by a ship Public Safety Bureau the repre- "It goca without saying that Hikin without wireless. The steamer Bentatives of the Labour Guild not only obstructs and deals Majestic, which reached Cherbourg asserted that the statements in the article were entirely false, The a blow to foreign Powers trade yesterday from New York, report journalists admitted that they with China, but is detrimental to co that on Tuesday, when the had sent the report to the Chinese the Chinese people themselves. In flight began, a sharp look out wax order to embody the abolition of kept for the fliers but no aeroplane paper, but added that the news the likin system in the Anglo- was seen. Chinese, Sino-Japanese and Sino- American Commercial Treaties, a resolution adopted at the Tariff Conference that likin be abolished by January 1, 1929, when Custoras autonomy is to be en- forced.
yards and fired. After an interval of 20 seconds, during which sights were altered to 200 yards, the teams advanced and fired five rounds at 200 yards range, later firing at 100 yards.
and good feeling, a consideration perhaps which does not concern No League rules "Interested."
I
are being broken.
Presuming every statement made by the Telegraph's correspon The arrangements for the trans-dent to be true in fact, the point port of the units were in the hunds stressed is not touched upon. of Mr. R. M. Dyer and among those have stated that the H.K. Associa- present were H.E. Major General tion by fixing the final of the C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., Lieut. Shield for April 7th, allowing a Col. Sir Victor A. F. Mackenzie, unprecedented, interval of five D.S.O., M.V.O., Lieut. Col. L. J. week's (previous dates were given) Comyn, G.M.G., D.S.O., Licut. Col. between the semi-final and final L. G. Bird, D.S.O., Bt. Major I. A. dates, in spite of a special request Wolfe-Murray, D.S.O., M.C., by the Kowloon Football Club, has officers of the Scots Guards and rendered the Association liable to.
was
י,
The weather was very bad and there was a snowstorm, In the storm, Capt. Hinchliffe's machine might have been forced down into the ocean-British Wireless.
WILBUR PLAYERS..
"Though the Chinese delegation to the Tariff Conference submitted King's Own Scottish Borderers, criticism on the scort of pre-a draft plan to abolish likin in
plan the President, and, Vice-President judice. I still think so. No rea- separate terms, the
has POPULAR COMPANY COMING It is a
BACK. of St. Andrew's Society, Mr. It. M.son has been advanced to suggest proved a dead letter. Dyer and many others.
that Saturday next would be in-great regret that China has not convenient, or impolitie.
After the shoot, the whole com- pany of about 200 sat down to hospitality, provided by Mr Dyer, tiffin being enlivened by selections played by the military and pipe bands of the King's Own Scottish Bordérers,
If prejudice does exist, the cor- respondent may have discovered the cause, though I made no at tempt to do so.
The last paragraph, I venture to suggest, could be applied as em- phatically for the argument as it has been used against. "Wan-
In a happy speech after tiffin, Mr. Dyer said he thought it was unique in the history of the Colony to have two Scottish derer."] battalions here! With regard to the Scots Guards, he thought this was the most distant station the regiment had ever been to.
yet taken any steps towards this, "It may be safely said that most of the likin taxes which are being collected in various localities in China can be regarded as illegal taxes. It is absolutely necessary to end this illegal taxation from the standpoint of the Powers trade It must be avoided with China. to give a conclusion to the Customs plan without taking the foregoing pointa into account at this time when the question of the enforce- ment of a national and a transitory tariff is being seriously, considered by both Chinese and foreigners.
National Tariff,
was furnished to them by a Cóm- missioner of the Guild.
After hearing both sides, the
officials of the Public Safety Bureau ordered that the partios should go to see the Commissioner of Labour Affairs, Mr. Ma Chiu- chun. This they did, but it ap- pears that one of the journalists is still detained by the Labour Bureau.
An extraordinary meeting of the members of the Cantor Journalists' Association decided to appeal to the authorities for the release of the detained man,
·
EXCHANGE RATES.
Copenhagen
Returning to the Colony after a very successful tour of Malaya, Burma. and India, the popular American Company, the Wilbur Players, will begin a farewell sea- son in the Star Theatre on Tuesday, April 3rd. Their previous visit to the Colony about a year ago is still remembered with keen pleasure Thoy should meet with equal, if Paris not, greater, success during, their Brussels
Aiasterdam coming season, as they are return-
Berlin ing with a repertoire of new plays that are entirely differcat from Oslo LICENSING HOURS.
their former pieces. The new plays Prague comprise the big Broadway success Lisbon Sir-With reference to your Mr. Dyer presented cups' to the
"The Sap;" the great New York Bucharest detective story, "Handcuffed"; the Shanghai winning team, the Scots Guards, correspondent's complaint against
"The enforcement of a transitory London comedy sensation, "Three Yokohama and also awards to the K.O.S.B. a local hotel for refusing to sup- and Scottish Company H.K.V.D.C. ply him with a drink after 11.50 und a national tariff can be con- Live Ghosts" and the delightfully Now York
farce On behalf of the Scottish Com-p.m., one's sympathy is inclined strued as aiming at the increase in amusing
"Her Wedding Genova The company will also Milan pany, Captain K. S. Morrison ex- towards the hotel keeper. As you the national revenue rather than Night.". pressed thanks to Mr. Dyer for an point out in your leaderette on the development of Chinese in present "Charley's Aunt," which Stockholm
Unless the increased re- they singed before but which can Helsingfors enjoyable function, odly made this subject, the licence states dustry.
Admis- Vienna possible by Mr. Dyer's hospitality. that "No liquor shall be sold or venue be properly employed for the be seen again and again.
Sir Victor Mackenzie replied on drunt upon any licensed premises the revenue would is entirely meansion will be at the popular prices Madrid
and 12 revenue be mean of $3, $2 and $1. Booking will be Rie... behalf of the Scots Guards, also except between 8. n.m.
I hope that both the at Moutrle's and the Star Theatre. Bombay ingless. expressing warm thanks to Mr. o'clock, midnight." To serve Northern and Southern authorities Dyer. Similar sentiments were drink after 11:50 p.m. is courting will give a most careful considera expressed by Lieut. Col. Comyn on trouble if our licensing or policetion to the foregoing points, though behalf of the King's Own Scottish authorities acted strictly in ae-
the present circumstances may be Borderers. In conclusion, Col. cordance with the law the drink somewhat different from those pre- Comyn called upon the company may or may not have been served vailing at the time of the Tarif to drink to the health of Mr. Dyer before 12 o'clock, but it certainly Conference. with Highland honours, the toast would not have been drunk by that being received with acclamation time. and drunk with enthusiasm.
"At any rate, we desire that
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KNOW?
TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.
China will reatore Customs Auto- An enjoyable interlude during ed of Mr. William Milleriek, of A hotel keeper is wise in allow-nomy by such means as to pro- the screening of the big film, "7th Kilcounty, Killeagh, Co. Cork, a The officer in charge of the buttsing a reasonable margin of time mote the interests of both China Heaven" at the Queen's Theatre prominent figure in the Fenian was 2nd. Lieut. IL R. Forsyth, between accepting an order for and the foreign Powers, and with last night was
the singing of movement, Scottish Company H.K.V.D.C., and drink and its consumption, al- this end in view, I intend to adhere "Diane" by Miss Aileen Woods, the officer on the firing point was though I do think that our police to the principle of the Agreement who was loudly applauded. Miss Lieut. A. Mackenzie, assisted by authorities would be perfectly rea- reached at the Tariff Conference. Woods, will sing this song, which Company Sergeant Major D. J. sonable if they found persons Should Japan approve of the en- was specially written for the story. HOW MUCH DO YOU Purves. Major Wolfe-Murray was drinking on licensed premises forcement of a statutory and nt the 6 and 9.15 performances the umpire.
after hours so long as they were transitory tariff, without bearing during the remainder of the sea- ments were in the hands of 2nd. sold after 12 o'clock. It would be would be fruitless for both China programme at the Queen's which
Arrangements for the refresh-satisfied that no drinks had been this principle in mind and without son.
obtaining assurance from China, it Another feature of the current Lieut. Duncan, H.K.VD.C., and Mr. presumption, however, on the part
and Japan. I fear it might be C. Bond, assisted by many willing of a hotel keeper to depend upon rather harmful,
is being, much appreciated is the an act of grace on the part of any from the results of the enforcement under Mr. Grovini, who is making ledge paper has been taken from
This is evident special music of the orchestra helpers.
The following general know- police offcial who might happen of the 2.5 per cent, surtax. his first appearance since his ill-the Daily Express. to pay the establishment a visit.
The Arms Embargo. In England the letter of the law
Cinema-goers are remind- Answers, for those who need "Japan is strictly observing the ed that owing to the exceptional them, will be found on Page 14 18. strictly enforced and all drinks Arma Embargo Agreement towards length of the picture, only three of this issue, not consumed by closing time are China. For the interests of the performances can be given daily, unceremoniously
1 Why is the flag over the Ad- removed and Chinese masses, I can hardly ap and these start promptly at 2.30, miralty building in Whitehall the consumer as well, if necessary. prove of supplying China with funds 6.00 and 9.15. Advance booking never lowered? A hotel or restaurant keeper is no which are necessary for warfare for the dress circle is open in the different from any other man in any more than arms." desiring to do all the business he The first roar of opposition to lobby of the Queen's Theatre for can; and his reason, based on ex- the proposed increase in Customs the entire season. perience, for declining to serve Levy by the Peking Government drink after 11.50 may be assumed was to-day raised by Chinese busi- to be a perfectly good one.
MORE MENDICANTS DEPORTED.
THIS MORNING'S RAGGED PROCESSION.
This morning there was another big exodus of beggars from the Colony, some fifty being taken aboard a police launch and deport- od to Deep Bay,
What I cannot understand is The departure marked the close why should European licensed of a campaign conducted by the houses be, restricted to 12 o'clock
police officer in charge of the while Chinese restaurants are un- Hawkers Dapartment.
ness men.
пель.
INFATUATION FOR AN INDIAN.
It has been the target of general
Louis Sidney Rayner, of Birch- opposition for some time in the past, since the arrangement was Ington-road, West Hampstead, sum opposition has been that not only for threatening to give Silvester fet introduced. The reason of the moned at Marylebone Police Court On Fri-restricted. Why cannot Hong the proposed increase In Customs Wickramesinghe, a young Indian, day, he rounded up no fewer than kong, have unrestricted licensed levy is a heavy burden to the people "the soundest thrashing of his life," twenty mendicants in the back European and Chinese establish of China, who are the consumers, was bound over. alleys around Now Street, and ments and thus put an end to these but it will raise the price of com- these with others collected at grandmotherly licensing restric-modities. other times, were delahied at the tions?--Yourà, ele..
Central Police Station, prior to
B. B.
being shipped away and dispersed
Hongkong, March 17th, 1928.
af various points at Deep Bay.
It was an interesting if some-
what ragged procession that
wended its way to the embarka-
P
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with tor "Derby" toises ineland of horses held regularly every year?
5 Which bridge over the Thames is
more used than any other?
6 How old is the Rod Cross as a
symbol of nursing, and who originated it?
7
What English word has so many
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Wickremesinghe, it was stated, ...was entertained by Mr. Raynor at The Amalgamated Chinese Cham- his house. He forced his attentions bora of Commerce to-day sent a upon Mr. Rayner's daughter. Mr. protest to the Customs Tariff Rayner protested strongly, but by Autonomy Commission, saying that that time the daughter had become all of the Chinese business men in infatuated and was disinclined to Sir John Richard Hall, who has China had been insisting upon the sever the relationship. Mr. Ray In it died in his 62nd year, succeeded simultaneous enforcement of inner, finding persuasion useless, be- tion point this morning. were included the maim, the halt his uncle in 1913. He served increase in Customs tariff and the came so exasperated that he used and the blind, while bringing up the Irish Guards and the Gold- abolition of likin, and now, as their the threats. the rear was an old woman, who stream Guards and subsequently expectation is being threatened to The girl, it was stated, was 21, probably for the first time in her published his historical works on be frustrated they further declared and Mr. Hay Halkett, the magistr existence, was enjoying a free the Bourbon Restoration, England that they are absolutely in oppost-rate, said that it she was 21 sho chair-ride made possible by the and the Orleans Monarchy, and tion to the proposed increase. could marry a man of any colour she 18
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ary has to use 80,000 words to explain them!
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What remarkable device le being employed to safeguard the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral Where is there a gold throne studded with 22,000 pearls and with rubies and patterned ameraide?
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