THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY,
AMERICA DESPONDENT ABOUT
PLAYED. DIRTY TRICK
MAGISTRATE ADMONISHES POLICE INFORMER
PARTY POLITICS
COALITION MOOTED IN JAPAN
to
Satlafiod that the story of the
Tokyo, Jan. 18. defondant was true and remarking! Political circles are flurried he had been the victim of a very lover the official announcement of dirty trick, Mr.. E. I. Wynne-Jones the leaders of the three political at the Central Pollen Court yeator- parties that they have accepted day afternoon discharged Li Hung, Premier Okada's
him a Arewood cutter, who denied a meet charge of the possession of three January 19. forged ten dollar notes of the Char- tered Bank of India, Australia and China.
With Li Hung in the dock also Blood Pat Shin-wai and Man Tung, both of whom were stated to be Police informera.
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Invitation éonference on
On January 17, Premier Okada gw Mr. Machda, lender of the Minosito Party, and Mr. Adachi, leader of the Kokumin-Domel, when ho naked for their co- operation in pulling through the Inational emergency.
Li Hung, in the witness box, de- Mr. Suzuki, leader of the Sol- clared that the money was given to yukai Party, at firat declined the him by Pat Shiu-wai on leaving the Premier's invitation; but later re- Ko Shing Theatre to keep for him considered and accepted it. for a short while, and in Hollywood Political observers attack much Road near the junction of Saimportance to to-morrow's Street, ke (LI Hung) was searched ference, notwithstanding the by n detective. At the time of the yakni Party's assertion to search, Pat Shiu-wai made off-inta | contrary,--Reuter, a firewood shop.
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JANUARY 19, 1935.
DAVIS CUP
SEASON'S RESULTS NOT ENCOURAGING
NEW OPPORTUNITY OFFERED TO YOUNG PLAYERS
BAD
YEAR SAVED BY LADIES
New York. About all America salvaged from the men's tennis wreckage in 1934 was the national doubles championship annexed by George M. Lott and Lea Stoefen. America's face was saved by the women players, who won the Wightman Cup matches, and whose leader, Helen Hull Jacoba, captured the U. S. title for the third time, and teamed with Sarah Palfrey to account for the doubles diadem..
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CLUB'S HOCKEY
WIN
(Continued on Page 13.)
In the second half, the Club for wards settled down and Lay was seen ailvantage. After missing the mark with at least three shots, Lay I scored two goals in rapid succession, | the second being a good reverse stick effort. Shortly after, a good pans from Owen Hughes went begging.
Towards the end, the Navy attacked, Alexander Sinclair sending in a shot that Gregory cleared. Owen Hughes had the misfortune to be struck by the bad from a hit by Phillips and was seen to limp from he fall when the final whistle sounded.
The teams were:
Club: C. L. Gregory; J. Rodger and
Lott and Storfen won the doubles. E. V. Reed; J. E. Potter, W. A. Reed Three hopefuls were developed and G. Sommers; H. Gwen Huglies, for 1935 among the youngsters. (G. B. R. Divett, A. T. Lay, J. L. Tel- These were Frankie Parker, Lawley and N, A. E. Mackey, renceville Academy youth, and Don
Navy: Sub-Lt. Baines; Li, Cdr. Budge and Gene Mako, west const
Rendle and Surg. Cdr. Phillips; Pay. talent,
These three figures loom with |Lt, Burkitt, Lt. Campbell and LA, Cdr. greater importance since Lott and Corrie-Hili; LA. Howie, Sub. Li, Alex- Strefen deserted the amateur ranks ander Sinclair, Lt. Currey, Flight.
Out of for professional careers.
Lt. Lascelles and M. Whitworth, this trio probably will come one singles player for the Davis Cup squad of 1936, and probably one member of the doubles team.
The sombre hue of the men's Wimbledon men's singlon, which were won by Perry, who defeated Sei-picture was due to the fallure of
The Davis Cup team, and the in-the defending champion, Crawford, the ability of any American player to cope with Frederick J. Perry, the Pat Shiu-wal, who pleaded guilty
dashing Briton, In the U. S. singles. a while for the second informer. The lack of success of the Davis to the charge of possession of the The detective waited till 7.45 Cup squad will give youngsters notes, was sentenced to six montha'p.m, when Man Tung returned with an opportunity in 1935, but pros- hard labour.
three other men one of whom was pects scarcely can be considered "You have also here a party to-Pat Shin-wai. They nut and talked rosy. a very ty trick. I think it in and the detective was told that the At the beginning of the past men like you that are very serious man with the forged bank notes year, many suspected that the cup dangers to the community," was at the Ko Shing Theatre. array hnd the best chance in several marked the magistrate,
Pat Shin-wal and Man Tung years of wreating the trophy from went into the Theatre to fetch the foreign hands. It was bolstered by Man Tung came out and younger blood in the person of Les joined the detective. In Hollywood Stoefen and alded by Dick Williams, Addressing the detective, Yiu Road, they noticed Pat Shiu-wai former cup star, as coach. Lok, (P. C. (511), the magistrate with the third defendant (L! | Naturally, enthusiasm was even remarked: How long have
you Hung) walking about fifteen paces higher when the team handled been in the detective office?
ahead of them.
Australia In n close inter-zone Two or three weeka", wns the At the junction of Sai Street and nutch, after trailing, 2-1. reply.
Hollywood Road, the defective anw Sidney B. Wood, Jr., required } Wynne-Jones: My own Li Hung standing there and Pat- two days to repel Jack Crawford, opinion is the sooner you go out Shiu-wali was just starting to ran rain Interrupting their five-set of it the better. Detectives who up Sal Street, Li Hung when engagement. une this method of getting cases searched told the detective that the Franels X. Shields won the deple are a very serious danger. (To notes were given to him by Pal- in singles match by turning back Sergeant Clarke) 1 hope you will Shiu-wal, who could not be found Vivian McGrath, the
two handed bring my remarks to the notice of then..
rarquet wielder. the proper authorities.
"I have been asked by the detze- tive to get him gases," stated Pat man uut Shin-wal.
Mr.
Man Tung was discharged, as it was admitted by the Palice that the evidence against him was mere hearsay.
The following morning the deter- tive went to Man Tung's house and there found Man Tung and Pat Shin-wal,
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All three have been national Junior titlists, and made excellent showings on the big time in 1934.
TO-DAY'S RUGBY
Navy Team To Play
The Army
A NAVAL OCCASION
R.M.S. SUFFOLK'S DANCE
MUCH ENJOYED.
A dance that was described by parting guests as "the best yet on the China Station" was held on Thursday night, on board H.M.S, Sull'ork. Many who had braved the rather cold journey from the The Army and Navy meet in the shore were glad to and glowing final match of the Rugby Triangular braziers, and warm decorative Tournament this afternoon, the game schemes, on the sheltered upper being played on the Club ground,deck. Coloured lights led one to starting at 3 o'clock.
get rid of cloak or coat, and pro- The following XV selected to play for the Navy:
have been ceeding independently after that there seemed to be a refreshment Sto. Marsh; t. Curry, Lt. Ford bar in every direction one could Biggie; L. Cheyne and Lt. Forbes;
und Pay Lt.turn. Further, certain little trollica ERA. Galletly, Cdr. Roome, LL. were unexpectedly encountered attendant Ewing, Lt. Kelburne, and E. A. "spirits." Evans, Sub, Lt. Coltort, Cdr. Orround Hammett.
CAPTURE DOUBLES ONLY
the America started
challenge round against England just as it did against Australia. Shields Iest to Bunny Austin, and Wood Surg. Lt. Bes Perry, before Lott and Storfen
According to his statement, Pat How Case Arome
Shiu-wai told the Police that Man Detective-sergeant Clarke narrat-Tung gave the nates to another ed to the Court that at 6.30 p.m. on man who in turn gave them to him captured the doubles. January 8 when the detective got (Pat Shlu-wai). There was home to his house at Queen's Road, direct evidence against Man Tung., Yankees to come from behind when It was too much to expect the his wife gave him note signed by After this evidence, Lam Pui, ac opposed to Perry & Co. after their Man Tung, his informer. telling countant of the Cheting Ki money-trying session with the Australians, him to proceed to No. 487 Queen's changer's shop, of 22 years ex- however, Perry and Austin again Road West, first floor. He went perience, deposed to the notes being clinched the mug when the former | there and then went to No. 2 or 3 bnd forgeries. Yu On Terrace, in West Point. Man Tung told the detective to wait for
The Magistrate then gave verdict, un atried.
The Army will be represented by.~~
Gilmore (S.W.B.), Pte. Jones (SW.
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Fu Barry (H.W.; Fus. Foyd the opening dance numbers, and Hayling (RE). L/Cpl. Dais (RW. the "Maintainers" Lance Band of (R.W.F.). Lt. Metcalfe (R.A.), Sur, the happily-satisfying music of beat Shields in a four-set thriller, F.): L/Cpl. Lewis (RW.F.). AH.M.S. Suffolk was broadcast from his the last one going 16-13, and Wood Hamilton (RE); Lt. Harrison their gallery on the quarter deck tralled Austin in the same numberLanes), Cpl. Hardy (S.W.B.). te to the supper tables in the waist of sets,
Amerien's hope to take the U. S. 1). Fus. Morgan (RWF). For of the ship, where a masterly dis- singles crown from Perry rested in Engle (R.W.F.). L/Bdr. Hull (R.A. Play of delicate and dainty things Shields and Wood, but it remained inr. Barraclough (RA.).
pleased the eye and then the for Wilmer Allison, the Texan
Referee:-Major II. M. J. Mac, | palate. ignored by the Davis Cup selection Intyre, K.A. rommittee, to wage the fight.
Allison advanced to the final by downing Stoefen and Wood, only to lose a heart-breaking four-set match to Perry.
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Rather later in the evening an The following team has been chosen ther of drums-announced port XV to-day on the Club ground. lam) who executed a pretty piece to play against the liongkong Inter two dancers (was it from Vod- kick-off at 4.10.
Lt. Sare; Lt. Cartwright, E.R.A. these were
of step-rhythm: it is believed recruited from the Lott and Stoefen acquired the Blamey, Lt. Clarke, and A. B. ship's concert party. And 134 leadership in the doubles by turn-Macauley; M. Turner and Lt. Web- ing back Allison and Johnny Vanster: L. Cooper, Castleton. Lt. At-they quitted the stage there ap
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the
The Brookline miss also turned in a decision over Dorothy Round, England's No. 1 player and women's singles, winner at Wimbledon, so her two victories just about wos for this' country.
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RUGBY FOOTBALL
supper tables were supplied and most Lastefully decorated by Mr. Piovancill of the Hongkong Hotel, and Mr. Wilkinson of Lane Craw- fords. And the floral decorations, which seemed to delight the most
the ladies, were arranged by Poo Kee.
English Club Fixtures expert of connoisseures amongst
For To-day
Miss Jacobs had to defeat Palfrey
Among those present were Ad- There are the usual worldy reby miral Sir Frederic G. before she again became the U.S. football fixtures for Clubs throughout Major General O. C. and Mrs. Bor- Droyer, women's singles champion. The the British Isles this afternoon, with pair then teamed to take the the following as the principal engage doubles title by defeating Mra. mente in England:
Bedford Birkenhead
Dorothy Andrus. of Stamford, Bath
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