-CENTURY IN EACH INNINGS.
(Continued from. Page 1.).
Lancs, v. Glamorgun.
The two Tyldesley's took Lan- cashire to victory in the match with Glamorgan at Cardiff. * E. Tyldesley got a century in both Innings while R. Tyldesley was responsible for a fine bowling per- formance.
Lancashire made 293 in the first innings, E. Tyldesley scoring 109 Glamorgan went in to make 219, Hopwood taking five of their wickets for 71 suns.
REAL CASTLE IN THE AIR.
HOME THAT DANGLÈS FROM A MAST,
A house that is "airship," home, garage and aeroplane shed in one has been invented by Mr. R. Bück- master Fuller, a retired American naval officer who has turned archi- tect.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1930.
RESENTS PARTY
DISCIPLINE.
LIVELY DEBATE AT THE 1.L.P. CONFERENCE.
ARMED CAR INSIDE PRISON GATE.
WARDEN'S CHILD IN PERIL
DURING FIRING. Three matineers were killed and the leader shot himself rather than surrender, in, a prison riot at the State prison at Howard Provi- dence, Rhode Island.
The Very Idea!
It is sometimes quite hard for English people to understand the don paper, unless they have made American language, says a Lon- a study of sub-titles in imported films. Here, however, is a speel- men which, despite its eccentrici- ties in grammar and spelling can from the outside by an unknown is the ery of a despairing tenant The prison wall was dynamited be translated easily enough... It LLP to the Labour party were confederate, and a motor car loaded addressed to the New York Health revealed in a lively debate. at with machine guns, revolvers and Bureau: the
Birmingham when the National ammunition dashed into the prison.
DIPLOMATIC REBELS.
Differences of opinion within the National Administrative Coun
Mr. Fuller calls his new dwell-cil of the relationship of the ing "The Dymaxion. House." It looks like an octagonal circus tent, but instead of resting on ground it is suspended from an
aerial mast like an airship.
The house weighs less than 24 hours. Beneath the house is a three tons and can be installed in
folding aeroplane.
IL.P. conference was continued
The ILP. wishes to challenge the power of the Labour party over I.L.P. members of Parliament,
Mr. Maxton read a statement of
fine batting display and contribut. combined garage and hangar for athe N.A.C. containing the follow-
Going in again Lancashire declared at 233 for two wickets, E. Tyldesley having given another ing 108 runs of this total without being defeated. out, making only 136 runs and Glamorgan were soon skittled
lasing by 171. The collapse in the innings was brought about by R. Tyldesley who took seven Glamorgan wickets for 30 runs
at Bristol.
Essex v. Gloucester. Essex won on the first innings against Gloucester This match was marked by cen- turies by O'Connor in both the Essex Innings and by centuries in each of the Gloucester innings scored by Lyon,
O'Connor was the only Essex batsman to cope with the bowling in the first innings. He con- tributed 138 of the total of
286, Gloucester went in
to
make 274, Lyon scoring 116. In the second innings O'Connor carried his bat for 120 when Essex, trying to force a win, declared at 266 for three. Glouces- ter, however, made a good stand, and the match ended with their
The first deck of the living is 14 feet above the quarters
ing:-
ground. Here are a living-room, that all Labour M.P.s and all
"The suggestion is now made. a library equipped with wireless, typewriter and television; two Labour candidates should under-
Seventeen of the. 700 prisoners who were exercising in the yard made a dash for freedom.
Two managed to escape. Within the gates a battle took place between the warders and the convicts.
daughter, narrowly escaped death.
Thelema Linscott, the warden's
She was walking near the gate, terror amidst the mutineers, who were firing wildly,
large bedrooms, each with a bath-take never to vote against the Go-and ran to and fro screaming with room attached, a kitchen andvernment. laundry,
On the top of the house is a deck where sunbaths can be enjoyed.
The outside walls are hollow, triangular panes of casein, a trans- parent material made of vegetable waste. The windows are construc- ted on the thermos flask type so as to preserve an equable tempera ture,
It is claimed that in this house there is no need for the local elec tric light or gas company, for all the heat, lighting and refrigerating power can be supplied by a Diesel engine at a cost of 259, a month.
Mothers and housewives are ex- pected to rejoice in the new aerial home, for the floora are made of rubber blown up, so that babies can play without being watched.
This magic house is to be made
"The National Council of the LL.P. hopes that the Labour party! rigid discipline preventing liberty executive will not seek to enforce of action on matters of deep con- viction."
Baid
She reached the warden's house safely, however.
Reinforcements were hurried up from outside, and threats of tear gas and high explosives reduced the convicts to submission..
Mr. W. J. Brown, M., there were 200 M.P.8 who were killed, and the leader, John McNeil, Three of their number were members of the I.L.P. Of these 146 had signified willingness to shot himself through the brain. act with their party. Of the 146. In the fighting one of the guards not more than 30 reflected the was dangerously wounded. point of view expressed by the annual conference of the ILP..
"Imperfect Socialists." "What the Labour party wants not heads that will think, but feet that will go into the right division lobby," he said.
Referring to an attack on Mr.
At one time it looked as if the mutiny would succeed.
Then guards in the prison, led by and MeNeil and his men had to fall Warden Linscott, dashed forward, back into the main prison building. There they resisted the siege for two hours, while dozens of deputy
-score at 161 for three, Lyor being in an American factory at a price Snowden, Mr. P. J. Dollan, a Scot sheriffs, State troopers, national
101 not out.
Kent v. Northants, Kent beat Northants by 245 runs at Peterborough. Kent made 193 in the first innings, Clark taking six wickets for 64. Northants put up a very poor show when they went in, the whole team being dis- missed for 120. Freeman largely five caused the collapse, taking wickets for 38.
In the second innings Kent de- clared at 377 for eight wickets, leaving Northants a big task. The team again failed to display good batting form and all the wickets fell for 200, Freeman taking seven for 92.
Hampshire v. Naits, Hampshire beat Notts, by five wickets at Southampton. Notting- hamshire failed completely when' they first went to the wicket, the whole team being dismissed for 69.- Newman took five wickets for only 18 runs. Hampshire made 125 in the first knock, Voce howling well and taking four for 32.
Notts, improved a good deal later when they went in to bar again, i making a total of 226, Newman was still on the mark and took five wickets for 66. Hants got the necessary 174 runa for victory for the loss of five wickets.
Yorkshire v. Sussex. Yorkshire and Sussex, drew at Huddersfield. Yorkshire made 322 in the first innings, Holmes contri. buting 90. Sussex replied with just one run less, Bowley playing
fine innings of 96. Yorkshire were not 30 successful in the second innings when they were dismissed for 212, J. Parks taking four wickets for 67. In the second inn- inga, Sussex made 157 for five wickets, J. Parks scoring 76.
Australians Win.
The Australians beat Derby- shire by ten wickets. In their second knock Derbyshire made 181, Hornibrook taking six wickets for 82. The Australians knocked off the necessary 52 runs for victory without losing a wicket.-Reuter.
To-day's Matches.
The following matches are be- gloning to-day:
Lord.-Middlesex v. Lancashire. Oval.--Surrey v. Australians. Derby Derbyshire v. North- ante,
Leeds.-Yorkshire v. Kent.
Bristol Gloucester v. Worces- ter:
Leicester Leicester v, Notta. Pontypridd.-Glamorgan v.
Hampshire:
Brighton--Sussex v. Someraet. Birmingham.-Warwick v. Es-
sex
BRITISH PREMIER'S
FLIGHT.
SERVICE BETWEEN CROYDON AND SCOTLAND.
London, May 23. " Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the Prime Minister, accompanied by his daughter Miss Ishbel MacDonald, to day flew from London, to Scot- land as ordinary passengera in the Imperial. Airway liner, "City of Glasgow," which was inaugurating a new, experimental week-end ser- vice between Croydon and Scottish towris.
J
There were ten other passengers. En roule a halt was made at Man- chester where the Premier inspect ed on aerodrome.—British Wireless.
of £750.
SHARE PRICES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
prevent escapes.
tish member of the National Coun-guardsmen and city police threw a cil, said he had no more fear for cordon round the prison walls to Mrs. Snowden's Socialism if she took tea with the Liberals than for Jimmy Maxton if he took ten with Lady Oxford. (Laughter.)
"You are not perfect Socialists any more than the Labour Minis- ters are perfect Parliamentari-
The following is the list of locals." Mr. Dollar said later: share quotations issued today:
Banks.
Flongkong Bank, #1445 b Chartered Bank, £17. Mercantile A. & B., £301 n. East Asia $119.
Insurances.
Canton Ins.. $960 Union Ins., $475 North China, Ins., Tis. 160 Yangtazo Ins, $50 n. China Underwriters. $3.15 b China Fires, $400 h,
n.
sa.
H. K. Fire Ins., #930 b
Shipping.
Douglasen, $221 n.
H. K. Steamboats, $261 n. Indo Chinas, (Def. 443 n
b. Union Waterboats $33
Mining.
Benguets, $77 b.
Kailane, 41/3 n. Langkate. Tis, 13.10 n. S'hai Explorations, Tls. 1,30 a Raubs, $21 b. Tronohs, 21. n.
Docks, etc.
3.
Kowloon Wharves, $178 b Whampoa Docks, $40 b. China Providenta $5. Hongkows, Tls 260 b. New Engineerings. Tls. 8 b. Shanghai Docks. Tis. 133 n.
Cottons.
Ewo Cottons, Tla. 13.75 s. S'bai Cottons, Tls. 82 (old). b.
Lands, Hotels,
c.
H. and S, Hotels, $12.75 s.
H. K. Lands, $831 na. B'bai Lands Tls. 272 Humphreys, $16 b.
Realties, $10 90 sa. Chinese Estates $98 8.
b.
Public Utilities... Tramways, $20.50, Peak Trams (old) $11.75 b Star Forries, $85
.8.
China Lights, (Old) $28.90 s. H. K. Electrice, $79) Macao Electrica, $23; n. Telephones $132 b.
China Buses, Tle. 194 b. Singapore Tractions. 10/-
Industrials.
·China Sugare, $i. s. Malabone, $27 · · n.
Cald Macg. Ord: Tls: 10,70 ́n. Canton Ices, $2.50 n.
Cements (Comb.) $16.35 B Ropes $9. b. United Asbestos $5 b.
Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $26.75 8 Watsons, $12 b.
Der A. Wings, $1 b. Lane Crawfords, $3.70 Mackintoshe, $18 b. Sinceros, $12.25 b.
D.
Miscellaneous, Amusements, $291 b. Constructions, $180. b.. B'que Ind. G. Bonds, 69% b
H.K. G. Loan 9% Prem.Ex. Int.
"You bind your MP.s to vote against armaments, but you ne- finitely allow them liberty how they vote on birth control and secular education.
FRENCH AERIAL
MISHAP.
"TWO MACHINES TO MAKE
RETURN FLIGHT.
"Burow heith Depart.
"Kindly send the Spector to loock over my apartment in St. apt. 3 seling ful down in 45 feecks all over en we tolem by hundred times to fixing but never he fix anything kindly send a man at once the landler Is A G————_" I hope the Spector terrified the neglectful fandler into ats.
•
"Yes, mum, it was awful. I heard the chug-chug of the engine and smelt the petrol.1 leapt aside, but was too late. The ma
chine went over me."
Lady (giving him a úd.): And did the motor seriously Injure you?
"Motor, mum? It was an aero- plane,"
The young undergraduate ap- peared worried. "What's up?" asked his friend.
exam.
"It's like thie-when ploughed in my mother: *Failed. father."
I got I wired Prepare
back:
"What of it?" "Mother's just wired Father propared. Prepare your- self." "
[Mr. W. L. Kelly, Manager of the Australian cricket team, asks that it should be known that no autographs will be given by any member thereof.]
Avaunt, ye flappers with your sAUCY
looks,
Your melting eyes, and most allur-
ing wiles.
Ye lipsticked sirens put away your
books,
And smile e no more those devastating
smiles,
For there is one whom no such art
beguiles
And granite is as jelly, And adamant as mush compared with
Mr. Kelly,
No prayers, no tears, can move that
heart of stone,
Canton, May 23. The two. French aeroplanes "Diplomatic Rebels."
which arrived here on Wednesday from Haiphong are leaving to- "There are some very diploma-morrow morning from the Tai Sha tie rebels and a pirate king may Tau aerodrome at 8 am, on their It be a gentle shepherd." (Laughter) return flight.
Mr. Campbell Stephen, M. P declared with passion that there could be nothing more deadly than
No sudden dash will find him off is enough that he has made it
his guard,
known
That
autographs are absolutely barred,
It will be remembered that three' aéroplanes attempted the flight from Haiphong to Canton, but ore Only beneath that watchful eye and
hard was forced down through jack of petrol between Macao and Kong-Or moon, and the machine was wreck- ed, though the two aviators escap ed without injuries.
a drift into Liberal-Labourism.
"It might be agreeable to some," he said. "to put Socialism at the disposal of the Liberal party at 11, Downing street, under the kindly hostese, Mrs. Snowden, but I do not believe it is possible."
One of the aviators of the wreck- Mr. Maxton was elected chair: phong by boat, whilst one will re-
ed machine will return to Hai-, man of the LLP. for the fifth time, turn to Macao, and aid the French and cheers greeted the announce-gunboat Argus in trying to salvage ment of the withdrawal of the the engine of the wrecked machine. other nomineca.
-Our Own Correspondent.
DAVIS CUP.
U.S.A. ENTER INTER-ZONE
FINAL.
CHIEF SECRETARY OF F.M.S.
MR. C. W. H. COCHRANE IS APPOINTED.
Washington, May. 23. In the Davis Cup Competition, Allison (America) defeated Tapia
London, May 23. 6/3, 3/6, 6/8, 6/2, 7/5, whilst Wil- The Colonial Office announces mer and Allison (American) beat the appointment of Mr. C. W. H. Manuell and Lano 6/0, 6/1, 6/3. Cochrane, British Resident at Having previously won a match, Perak, as Chief Secretary to the America now enters the Inter-zone Government of the Federated | final-Reuter's American Service. Malay States-British Wireless.
"We'll have to can that song writer, Frank. He's late again this morning, and we can't start shooting without a tune."
they will get it well in their res May players sign their cheques,
pective necks.
The men who wield the willow with
such dll,
And send the ball with such uner
ring aim,
will
May all be soft of heart and weak of
They well might yield, forsooth, to
beauty's claim;
But at the mention of a dreaded
name
They tremblo every one, Throw down their fountain pens and
say it can't be done.
And yet, when woman seeks a certain
thing,
Though all the world oppose she
hath a way,
By subtle art or snare, of conquering; And, possibly, despite of all, she
may
Attain her end. "No name, ot
But
course she'll say,
"I swear I'll keep it dark, twould be just too sweet if you would make your mark."
*
Wife at West London: My hus- band pawned nearly everything. and left me only one sheet to cover myself.
Clerk at Tottenham: How much does your husband give you week to week?
Woman: 258, and takes back 5s. a day for his expenses.
Mr. Campion, the Lambeth ma- gistrate: No, doctor outside a lunatic asylum would advise whisky for bronchitis,
Willesden Landlady: My lodger pays no rent and won't go; but what I most complain of is that he passes me on the stairs as if I were a stranger.
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