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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
HOME FOOTBALL SURPRISES.
STARTLING REVERSALS OF FORM.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1928.
POOR SCORING AT NORTHAMPTON.
ANOTHER KOWLOON BUS FIGHT.
HAMPSHIRE WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 27.
PRESTON'S BIG WIN. NEWMAN & KENNEDY.
POSTMEN VENT GRIEVANCE ON CONDUCTOR.
ABUSING PRIVILEGE.
London, Aug. 27.
London, Aug. 27. Resenting an action of a bus Twenty-dve matches worn down On a treacherous pitch which conductor in the employ of the for-decision in the English League always had the batsmen at a dis-China Motor Bus Company, Ave to-day, the whole of the Second advantage, Northampton put up or six postmen stationed at the Division teams being engaged. a poor display against Hampshire, Kowloon Post Office boarded a bus Preston North End, with seven and though the visitors made only in Nathan Road last night with goals against Reading, were top- 199 runs after a patient innings, the intention of seeking revenge. scorers of the day, but the results they won by an innings and 27 Both the conductor of the bus and the driver who went to his col- wero more notable for some runs.
league's assistance were assaulted by the government servants, two of whom, on the arrival of an In- dian constable, were placed under
form.
startling reversals of Saturday's The match lasted only two days and the aggregate of 371 runs for 30 wickets disclosed how much the wicket ran in favour of the bowlers. The scores were:
Only five teams in the Second Division can at this early stage claim to have gained all possible
points, namely, Chelsea, Notts and Middles- County, Preston brough.
Millwall defeated at home on Arst
(25 for thirty Tilia Tickets can be had at the Office of the Saturday recorded their
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Northants: 101... Hampshire: 199.
Northants: 71: ···
arrest.
Inspector Marks appeared to prosecute before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, the postmen being charg ed with assaulting the conductor Northants were outplayed from and driver of the bus and, with victory in the Second Division at Wolverhampton, this after the the start. Against splendid bowl-behaving in a disorderly manner Wanderers had beaten Port Vale ing by Kennedy, who returned an by fighting on board the bus..
analysis of 7 wickets for 36 runs, Defendants pleaded guilty to by 4-1 at Buralen.
Tottenham went down heavily they cut a sorry figure and were both charges. at Edmonton, Swansea could only dismissed for 101.
Hampshire, in response, Improv. share ten goals with Blackpool,
this perform while Bradford, away winners oned but slightly on
batting Saturday, lost at home to Chelsea, ance, but some stendy
In the First Division, Leeds when the pitch demanded careful United, who gained promotion last play, enabled them to top the season, scored their second home Northants' total by 08 runa. victory.
The Third Division matches re- sulted more in accordance with expectations, though Bristol Rovers did well to take two points from Walsall.
The full results are appended:
Division 1.
Aston Villa Huddersfield Leeds U. Leicester C.
0 Manchester U. 0
· 4 Belton
1 Bury
5. Birmingham
3
Division II.
Mca. J. II. Oxberry,
Proprietress.
Bradford
1
Chelsea
Clapton O.
1
Notts Forrest 4
Grimsby
2
Barnsley
Hull City
1
Oldham.
Notts County
3
West Brom A. 1
7 Reading
1
Port Valo
2
Bristol City
0
&Blackpool
2 Middlesbrough
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KOWLOON.
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Preston
Southampton
Stoke C. Swansea Tottenham Wolves
0 Millwall
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Inspector Marka sald' the case arose out of an incident on Sunday when the conductor put a postman off his bus.
This postman apparently went back to his quarters and informed his colleagues, with the result Northants collapsed on batting that five or six postmen boarded a second time, failing to send the complainant's bus last night Hampshire again to the wicket. with the intention of finding the The pitch was eminently suited to conductor and giving him a hid missed six batsmen at a cost ofed, the driver went to the conduc the bowling of Newman, who dis-ing. As soon as the trouble start- 39 runs, a triste over 6 runs apiece. I tora nasistunee, the fight even-
tually finishing on the roadway. -Reuter,
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TROOPS OCCUPY.
MISSIONS.
:
MILITARY SEIZE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PREMISES.
After intervention by the Police, the postmen were taken to the Police Station where the conduc- tor found his takings had been scattered about the road and that he was $15 short. There was no suggestion, continued. Inspector
had' Marks, that the defendants
stolen the money but it was lost
during the fight.
His Worship: Aa they plead guilty to the first charge I think!
AUTOCRATIC ACTION, the second may be withdrawn.
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Inspector Marks: Worship. On Sunday, August 12, the pro-
Continuing, Inspector Marks perly of the Church of England Mission in Tainfu, Shangtung, was pointed out to his Worship that. occupied by units of the 4th Na-the fight might easily have been
serious. Fostmen tionalist Army. All school build-more
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1ings, mostly, just repaired and granted the privilege of riding on Orendy for the opening of school, the busca free and they should
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Division III (South).
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1 Bristol Rev.
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PARIS PEACE PACT CEREMONY.
half of India.
were commandeered; there was respect the bus companies' ser
(saya a correspondent) no question
still leas of the rights and wrong's
varits. The fight might have led
to others joining in.
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His Worship imposed fines of
$25, ench and ordered defendants
f such occupation.."We are not to sign bonds of $50 each to keep
3 here to discuss rights and wrongs; the pesce for one year,
we are here to occupy,"
The Shangtung Provincial Go- vernment is in Taianfu. The Go vernor, Shih Ching-ting, has from the first shown courtesy to the Mis- alons in the city, and iven practical help in various ways, issuing official notices against the occupying of BI- Church and school remises.
CIVIL SERVANTS' · PETITION.
(Continued from Page 1.) |
shop Scott went in person to see practice to establish Provident him and report this present occupa Funds for employees' benefit. In: tion; but though his courtesy, was
(Continued. from Pago‘1.)
undiminished, he could do nothing the Chinese Customs and Chinese Dr. Stresemann signed first by to help us. In fact the Government Postal Administration bonuses are one year's virtue of his country "Allemagne" seems to have no power whatever paid equivalent to coming first in alphabetical order. where the military tre concerned. salary for every seven years' ser The Church of England Mission vice in addition to pension money Lord. Cushendun signed in a dual capacity, on behalf of Great premises in other places in Shang-paid in lump sums on retirement, 7. Advancement for the Clerical Britain and the countries of the tung have been occupied at various British Empire not members of the times since May. At Yenchowfu Staff of the Government service i League of Nations and also on be-the occupation has been specially painfully slow, their annual incre severe, schools forcibly closed, wor-ments are graduated and are small. Mr. Mackenzie. King signed for ship forbidden, personal property Promotion generally is governed Canada and Senator McLachlan of foreigners and Chinese stolen, by length of service, and not as a
and some buildings, including an reward of merit. for the Australian Commonwealth. English missionary's house, used Président Cosgrave signed on be- and misused, for four months. half of the Irish Free State.
Other Missions in Taianfu and Thus with simple ceremony this elsewhere in Shangtung have had Treaty of Peace was consummated, similar experiences N.C. Daily
But by wireless telephony the News. proceedings were heard by thou- sands of people is all countries and the Alms which were taken will enable the scene to be wit- nessed by thousands of others..
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TALLYMAN FOUND WITH OPIUM.
Overlooked?
an-
8. From a recent oficial' nouncement in the local English newspapers the Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the grant of an additional temporary allowance to officers on sterling salaries with effect from 1st July.
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9. Regarding the increases sanc-
Mr. Kellogg has written to Mr. Stanley Baldwin warmly thanking him for the British Government's invitation to visit London on his way back to America. He says he A Chinese employed on board sterling salaries might also be hopes before very long to pay athe s.s. Liang Chow as. a tallyman extended to those on the dollar visit to London where he made a was charged before Mr. W. Scho-busis for the need for the better. host of friends during his Ambas- field, at the Kowloon Magistracyment of their meagre salaries is no sadorship. He is unable, however, this morning, with being in posses- less urgent. to make the visit at. present.sion of 2.2 taels of prepared oplum
and 1.7 taels of raw oplum. tioned and now payable to sterling British Wirelcas.
The police were satisfied that salaried officers we most respect- Invitation to World.
the defendant had the oplum for fully beg to point out that newly his own consumption as a cure joined and temporary officers locally Paris, Aug. 27.
for certain pains from which he engaged obtain an immediate rise The United States Government was suffering. He had stated that of 12% or 6% concurrently with has already instructed its diplo he bought. the drug in Shanghai, older officers with familles in Eng- matle representatives throughout as it was cheaper in that port.
On the first charge, the defen. the world to communicate to the Governments to which they are ac- dant was fined $176, or two credited, the text of the Treaty months' hard labour, and on the for the Renunciation of War and second $50, or four weeks, the the conditions of adhesion there-terms to run concurrently.
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