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FINE RACE WON BY 8.8. HAIYANG BOAT.
The Spring race for the Trevessa Trophy was rowed yesterday after noon, there being pine antries, and it was won for the third time by a crow from the a. Haiyang (Douglas Steamship Company) with Mr. Twibm as cox. Bocond place was obtained by the Dutch vessel, the Van Heutaz (K.P.M.) and the third to pass the finishing line was the e.a. Kwaisang (Jardine's),
The race was splendidly rowed and asled, but did not produce any ex- citement, the first three boats in maintaining that order from the beginning with the winner holding a substantial load from shortly after the start.
the first time in the history of the
last-minute entries were ro both coming from vessels which were at anchor a short dis- tance from the starting point, Channel Rock, Taceo crews ware from the 8.8 Halyang and tho as. Van Heutas and their entries were only known when
It was observed that the com- peting boats were being lowered from the vessels. To speed up the start these entries were Lowed to the start
inne entry was disqualified because
there was on board a white crew In stead of an Asiatic crow, but neverthe loss the men rowed the course. This was from the ss. Danfa.
'.
The order of finishing, with the times taken to cover the course, was as follows:
1. Haiyang, Mr. Twibill (Douglas) 40.55.
Van Heutas, Mr. W. F. Krand (K.P.31.). 60.58%.
B. Kwaisang, Mr. A. J. Piggott (Jardine's) 58.07.
4. Kumsang. Mr. H. Blaquiere
(Jardine's) 64.02.
5. Cheong Shing, Capt. D. G.
Burleigh (Jardine's) 54.27.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1929.
WARSHIP WRECKED:
ITALIAN DESTROYER HITS
ROCKS IN FOG.
Shanghal, Mar. 27, The Italian destroyer Muggia, proceeding from Amoy to Shanghai, was wrecked on Finger Lock, in a Heavy fog on Monday night.
Ono officer and 87 ballors: WORD picked up by junks, while the ro maining four officers and 75 sailors were taken aboard the Japanese freighter Matsumoto Maru, which in proceeding to Shanghal
The Italian cruiser Libia left Shanghai this morning to inke the
from the Junks survivors Reuter.
skaf.
Disaster Follows.
Shanghai, later. Two Chinese girla aro reported to be drowned, and thirty persons are missing, as a result of a collision between the Chinese-owned steamer Kangtai and the Italian cruiser Libia, outaldo Woosung Spit Buoy, shortly after noon to-day, following which the Kangtal sank withla forty minutes.
Of 88 passengers and 40 crow
aboard, many were saved by boat from the Libia and from the ro venuo cruiser Likin as well as by junks. The passengers were in a panic. The Kangtai was bound. from Vladivostok for Shanghai with a cargo of aspen logs.-Reuter.
CHEFOO TAKEN,
THE TOWN OCCUPIED.
"
Chefoo, Mar. 24.
It is rumoured that the reason
6. Kwang Tung, Mr. E. S. Com-for Liu Chen-nien's defeat was
Dell (B. & S.) 50.13.
that Colonel Liang last might
7. Linan, Capt. W. J. Larter (D. ordered an advance against the &B.) 50.59%
enemy, instead of which his
B. Henry Keswick, Mr. Ground-troops turned round and attacked water (Kowloon Dock) 62.45.
9. Linan, Mr. G.E.M. Ramsey (B. & 9.) 69.35.
The judges were Commodore R.A.8, Hill, N., Commodore A. Shields and the Hon. Mr. A.C. Hynes, Chief Yeoman of Signals Butland was the tiinakooper.
Liu's positions on the West front, thus providing a gap through which the enemy advanced.
The situation remains quiet bat Chang Chung-chang's men have occupied Chefoo. It is reported that only 500 troops are permitted The course was-Channel Rocks, to enter the town at one time. A. Kowloon Rock (P), mark boat off small amount of looting is report- Yacht Club (8), Cust Rock gas buoyed, but the Chinese fear exton- (P), finish at Yacht Club,
eive looking to-night.
practicaching
The Raec. Shortly after the start the three first boats in led, the rest, with Mr. Twibill's crew gradually gaining a lead, which was substantial by the tine Kowloon Rock was reached. There wha
no change in the the mark positions until boats, when Mr. Twibill steered a course to bring him on the inside of the mark boat. Ho suddenly realised his mistake and altered course. This .... lest him some ground, which reduced the lead a little, but on rounding the boat and making for
for Cust Rock buoy, Iniyang recovered what little had been lost and further in- the lead. The positions of none of the first three were ever threatened, and the rest of the entries were strung out in the order in which they finished.
the
The Cornflower and Tronton have moved close Inshore near the foreign quarter. Their presenco is expected to have a restraining effect and prevent molestation of foreignors.-Reuter.
"Chang Enters City.
Chefoo, Mar. 27. After interviewing, delegates from the Chinese Chamber, Chang Chung-chang and Chu Yu-pu are reported to have entered Chefoo this afternoon.
Several, thousands of Chang Chung-chang's troops passed through Chefoo this afternoon en route to the eastward, presumably pursuing Liu Chen-nien. The After the conclusion of the race, pursuing treaps are commanded the trophy and a silver cup wore pre-by L Hau-tung, who revolted sented by Commodore R.A.S. I, against Liu Chen-nien in the the trophy being handed to Mr. A.H. beginning of February. White, of the Douglas Steamship The troops appear moderately Company Limited, and the silver cup well armed, and are accompanied to Mr. Twibill.
by a good number of trench mor
In making the presentation, Com-tara and machine-gune-Router. modare
congratulated the win- ning boats crew, Mr. Twibill and the
owners, after which he pointed out
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that of the eleven races, the Trophy TEACHER AND PUPIL.
had been won six Umeå by tho Douglas Company and five times by the J.C.J.I.. which showed the keen- the the ness race had created between the two companies. He hoped before long that other inen! companies would have their names inscribed on the Trophy and thereby increase the deserved popularity of the race.
PRINCIPAL SUED FOR RETURN
OF ALLEGED LOAN.
In the Summary Court, before Mr. Justice Wood yesterday afternoon Wong Loong-yat claimed a sum of The speaker recalled that the $1,000, money alleged to have Trevessa Trophy for merchant shipa' been lent to Yeung Kwel-chiu. lifeboats was presented by a member Mr. F. H.. Losoby, of Messrs. of the Yacht Club In commemoration Russ and Co. represented the of the courage, skill and endurance of the officers and crew of Le 8. defended.
plaintiff, while Mr. D. L. Strellett Trevessa, with the object of fostering interest among the Mercantile Marine In the handling of ships lifeboats.
Bravery Recalled.
In outlining to the Court how the alleged loan was made Wong! Loong-yat stated that he joined. The lica of the race, he continued, the Educational Institute some was to recognise in a tangible form three years ago and studied under the club members admiration of the the defendant, then the master of fine seamanship displayed by Capt the said Institute. At the begin- Ceell Forster, master of the 8.ning of 1928 he made the loan to
and the splendid discipline courage of the officers and crew his master, who said he was pres in the successful launching of the sed for money for his own ex- bents when faced with the problem of persed.
having to
to leave sinking vessel in The loan was denied entirely by mid-ocean on a dark night, with a the defendant who claimed that galo blowing and a heavy sea, and the he had received only $300 from subsequent battles with the elements the plaintif sometime at the cod in open bouts during a voyage of 1,700 of 1927. He accepted this in the miles to a port of refuge.
remuneration from The race was held
shape of a
twice year,
in Spring and Autumn, and in order his pupil in return for his board.
His Lordship gaye judgment function, the members of the club for the defendant with coats.
to make it a popular and successful
desfred the co-operation of ships* officers trading to Hongkong, so that news could be aprond and crows
Cho
be got into training for the next
Tace,
bo
After both recipients had returned thanks, Mr. White, remarked hoped his company would be able to keep the trophy in October,
Mr. Shields thanked Commodore Hill for the intorest he had taken in the race.
·CHINA AND JAPAN.
. AGREEMENT MAY BE
SIGNED TO-DAY.
INDO-CHINA FLIGHT.
FRENCH AIRMEN MAKING
..THE ATTEMPT.
Paris, Mar, 27. The airmen Bally and Regi- nensi, attempting a flight in the direction of Indo-China, loft Parle yesterday morning, and have landed at Padua.
They will depart for Belgrade this morningHavas,
Paris, Mar. 27. Bailly and Reginensi aro making Mr. Yoshizawa is leaving for a "tourist" flight to Indo-China, Nanking to-night.
Shanghal, Mar. 27.
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owing to the suspension of official
It is expected that the Sino-sanction for long-distance flights. Japanese Tainan, agreemont will They have flown from Paris to be signed, on Thursday morning. Padun, the next stage being to
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