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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
VOLUNTEER SPORTS.
AQUATIC MEETING: AT THE
V.R.C. BATH
The Portuguero Company of tho llongkong Volunteer Defence Corps captured" the majority of the prizes In the annual agyatie meeting held at the VRC. bath on Saturday night, There was a Inrgo attendance of members of the torps and their lady friends, who were, nil treated to some elose and Interesting events. The Corpa Band played selections during the evening, f.
Resides taking most of the in- dividual rates, the Portuguese Com- pany won the relay race by a margin of two and a half seconds from the Machine Gun Company, after an exviting contest. The two teams were fairly well together during tho Arst half-a-dozen. lengths but then the Portuguese began to increass their lead until they had half a lngth advantage when the last men dived in. Gitlins made strenuous riforts to over-take the leading swimmer but found his handicap too
fr
-severezi
The were two other entries be sides the Portuguese and Machine Gun Comprules, but they were out of the race foam the beginning. The Scottish Company finished third with the Battery last.
The Blindfold Race and the Ladies* Nomination event provided the fan of
the evening:
Following the swimming races the Corps water-polo tunm engaged seven representatives from the Army and won by the only goal of the match. Giftins, receiving a pass fremt foul thraw, scured shortly before the final whistle went. The match was well good contested and provided some sport,
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1929.
THE DISARMAMENT PROBLEM:
REPORTS OF PROPOSALS.
Loudon, Sept. 7.
FARMERS' SHOW.
MEETING OF THE GENERAL .COMMITTEE,
A meeting of the general com- .The Times Washington corres-mittee of the New Territories poident, summarises the results of Agricultural Show was held on Hok Po, the experimental farm of the Anglo-American naral negotia-Saturday afternoon at Tum Ying tions as follows:
Shul
Firstly, Great Britain definitely Sir Robert Ho Tung, at Sheung Tha meeting was presided over acknowledged the right of the
by the Rev. H. R. Wells and among United States to have a superiori- ty of 10,000 ton cruisers:
those present werg Lady Ho Tung, Messra. J L McPherson, T. P. Tong, James Bullock, J. J. Whyte, 0. E. Terry, J. D. Bush, Ng Sing- chi, Fung Kel-cheak, Tang Pak- kan, Troi Po-tin and others.
Secondly, the United States cognised the British right to have a superior total-gruiser feet, but has nut yet agreed to the total tonnages, nor the relative values of 6,000 tens ships, armed with six inch guns, and 10,000 tons vessels carry ing eight inch guns.
The committee had the pleasure of welcoming a new member in the person of Mr. Ka Lo-kee, a The Times says that Great Bri-iccal merchant. tain lately proposed a total of 50 At the meeting Mr. Terry eruisers of all sizes for Great announced, on behalf of the Kow- British, and 18 vessels, of 10,000 loon Residents' Association, that tons each for America, plus ten a sum of $200 had been voted by 7,400 tons Vessels already bullt. the Association towards the expen- The United States is dissatisfied dlture of the forthcoming 'show to, with the smallness of the latter be held on January 4 and 5, 1930. appreciating Through the kind efforts of Mr. F. figures, Great Britain's concessions from C. Mow Fung the committee was the 70 cruisers demanded, at the able to obtain $20 and an addi Geneva conference in 1927. tional $17 was handed in through
Mr. Fung Kel-shouk.
although
The above mentioned proposals are responsible for the slight pessimism early in the week, which
gradually disappearing. A counter proposal will be forward ad London next week which "pro Dably the British Government can accept."-Reuter
y
Finance Problems.
At the moment the committee is rather busily occupied in devising ways and means of raising funds towards the heavy expenditure of the next show.
As regards the draft constitu- tion for forming the Agricultural Association the committee has thus far received an acknowledg- ment from the Colonial Secretary of the fact that the Government
na taken nole of the constitution, that it is still under consideration and that a definite reply will be forthcoming in due course.
Serious Allegations,
Washington, Sept. 7.
of Allegations
attempts
Jir Anerican mmcnt Fetab naval disarmament have been given such publicity that President Hoover has intervened, ordering the Attorney-General investigate the activities of Willinin
The English Secretary Sebearer in that connexion. Senator Borah previously moved brought to the notice of the com
resolution asking the Senate to mittee the question of acquiring a investigate Sehearer's activies at pumping engine for Irrigation in
The ump the Naval ranferéner at, tieneva in the New Territories. 1927 while seretly in the employing engine is of American ourporations interested in naval contracts.
The Prize giving and Thanks. At the conclusion of the programme Mrs. J. Walte-Murray prentel the rizes to the successful competitors, After he had performed the ecre. msay, Mr.S. J. Jordain thanked all those who had assisted in the ment- ing and alsa the committee of the V. R. C. for their co-operation placing their bath and premises at the disposal of the Corps.
En
Particular mentiin of the hard work which Mr. James Stewart had
lance was reeded.
O prize".
Scherer has brought m" action
has
a very handy machine and can be very economi- eally run. The idea is to rent at a nominal cost to farmers,
Boon to Farmers. The committed as this miter under consideration and at the next committee meeting to be held' on October 5, Mr. Hout of the engineering department of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd. will be invited to give further technical details with regard to
the engine.
done was made by the speaker, whe against three important shipbuild-
ing also expressed thanks to Mr. W.
companies, elaitoing $267,655 Lairan, Col. Robertson and others whefur hin activitiền nt. Washington; had come forward when their assis Geneva, and chewhere in connex ion with naval armaments, and Last but not least thanks were ex-alleges that only 10 of the
anuunt due to hit was paul. pressed to Mrs, Wolfe-Murray for thes, ating the prizes, Mrs. Wolfe
Mr. Hoover bas requested the Murray was the recipient of a small memente of the occasion. She suitably, companies implienter to supply a 15 the B. Grace Mr. E. replied, thanking the Corps for the statement.
If the engine is found practica- Ennour of having asked her to present Bellehero Steel Corporation, desble the committee muy consider the cries Scheater's suit ns. "wholly matter of acquiring one as an If it in found that The Resulls.
without it," anal promises experiment, further #talement immediately. the engine enn be hired out at 20 The results were as under:
Four Styles (Breast, Mr. Homer Furguson.President or 34 cents per hour will prove 100 yards Side, Rack nud Free)-1, W. Law of the Newport News Shipbuilding a boon to farmera during the
(Portaqueso Co.), __ Tine: 76 | and Dry Dock Company, denies that drought period.
At the conclusion of the meet- sos; 2, 1. M. Remedios (Partuguese ho employed Bchenror or anyone
else to oppose disarmament ating a sub-committee went over to her firms which have Shek Wu Hai near Sheung Shui mentioned lave
po Railway Station to look over the immediate statements--grounds in order to prepare plans For the exhibition building of the Beater's American Service.
coming show,
Jenee
C), Time: 79 sves.
50 yards Blindfuld Race1, F. M. | Genova. da Silva (Paringness Co.), Time: hee 16,045 versi; 2, E. Zimmern (Machinemised Gun Ca.), Time: 34.1/5 wees.
50 yards Free Styl-1, S. W Gittins Caching Gnu (4),, Time: 27 Mrs.) 2, E. S. Bliss (The Hatfory), I 3. W. Lawrence 1 Tim.: 27.25 recs.: (Portuguese Co.), Time: 28 secs.
Ladies' Nomination Race-1, M188 C. Maker and J. R. Stares; 2, Mrs. Both J. Lawrence and E. Lawrence, swimmers are members of the Por-
tuguese Ca.
TRANSATLANTIC.
DR. ECKENER'S PLANS FOR AIRSHIP SERVICE.
September 1, stated that it was understood that one of the reasons for Dr. Eckener's stay in America New York, Sept. 7.
was connected with negotiations Dr. Eckener, the designer and for the foundation of a German- commander of the Graf Zeppelin, American Aerial Company, which who has been staying in the United will organise a regular Trans- It is expected Pinna High Diving-1, G. A.
States instead of piloting the Atlantic service. (Portuguese Co.) 80 puluts; 2, S. D.
dirigible to Friedrichshafen, is that the negotiations will have Igglesden 78 points.
Tuter-Company Team Rave (Six-a-paving for Germany. He says that been completed before he returns side, two lengths each)-1, Portu new dirigible, smaller than the Lo Germany. In this regard, the the details, stat Facse Pa, Time: 2 mins. 57.2/5 Sees,,tiraf Zeppelin, will have to be built. Hamburg-Amerika Sleamship Line
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Water Polo-Volunteers defested which will not begin for at leasting that they are closely
dperating with the Zeppelin Com the Army by goal to nit. Referee: two years-Renter, Mr. Aubrey Edgar.
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