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“TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1919,

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

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ALLIES TO RUMANIA,

PARIS, Oct. 11.

THE CHINA MAIL.

H.M.S. KENT FOR SALE. GOLF CADDIES' UNLAW-

HISTORIC CRUISES TO BË

BROKEN UP

The China Mail learns that the Admiralty has approved of H.M.S. Kent being sold for breaking up in Hongkong.

FUL SOCIETY?

POINTS NOT PROYED.

Mr. R. E. Lindsell the one At the Mugwtry this morning Some time ago we reported that it was again beard in which the caddy was unlikely that the criliser would water of the Royal Hongkong Gulf be repaired and sent Home, as the Chib was charged with being the cost would be great and unjustled

Was it not a boarding-house for the caddies - Yes.

And the subscription was 40 cents a month-Yes.

The second defendant said that out of the seventy, forty were not members.

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third floor of No. 60. Tal Yuen ember 18 at 9 p.m. he went to the Inspector Kent stated that on Sep.

Street, and saw the last witness. He searched the premises and found in a cubicle the three doct- ments (produced) a Sanitary Board decorated with pictures and festoons of flowers, and there were electric lights. He did not see either of the defendants.

The Allied Note to Rumania is moderate and conciliatory. It reviews the "Kent" was destined for reper of canregistered society notice and a signboard. The fat was

"scrap ping" in any event.

the points whereon Rumania disagrees with the Entente and explains the It is the usual inglorious end to a reasons for the insertion in the treaty of clauses relating to minorities. It gallaut ship. The "Kent" was built provides that the special commission which was appointed to-day shall in 1900 and is of the well-known. examine the Rumanian requisitions in Hungary. It declares that the Allies country class. Her armament con- do not consider the Friedrich government represents the will of thesists of 14 six inch guns, four 12. Hungarian nation, and it emphasises the inconveniences owing to the pounder and three 3 pounder guns, Rumanians not signing the Austrian treaty.

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FRANCE NO LONGER YEARS GERMANY.

PARIS, October 12 In the senate, in the course of a discussion of the peace treaty, M. Clemenceau emphasised the necessity of vigilance He paid tribute to Britain's efforts to make the nations free. (cheers) He declared that he feared German economic domination more than military domination.. Germany had no longer the organisation or means for aggressive action. Guns and fortresses were granted Germany in the east because it was to Germany's interest to defend herself. It was not to France's interest to see a Bolshevist Germany. "France now had nothing to fear from Germany.

THANK GOD!

PARIS, October.12. General Judenitch has officially recognised the Omsk government.

KUMANIA CLEARS OUT:

BUDAPEST, October 12. Rumanian military authorities announce that Rumanian troops evacuated Hungary and the west Danube without disorder.

INTERPORT BOWLS.

BICITING FINAL MATCH.

ever, seemed to go of here, and Shaagini made it 19-15. A few drupe of ruin here may have slowed Lix greed. Shanghai drew ahead Jugado, 22-15. Ferguson having bad buck, drawing the port he played for, hut carrying on just too far. The The Stangkai bowler heut evighest end was a beauty, with seven

wood clustered round the jack. body but Tattoo. So on their last Four of them counted to Taikgo. day a match was arranged en that

2-19. Taikoo Readers best lay the Taikoo follows might bent them three, and there was some unsuccess. again? They very morly did. 1 Shanghai shooting.

20-21.

and two submerged torpedo tubes..

She specially distinguished herself in the battle of the Falkland Isles. where she sunk the German cruiser "Nurnberg."

There are many interesting relic on board the "Kent" and it is hoped these will be saved.

Guns and certain of the machinery of the "Kent" will be removed before the ship is sold, which it is expected to be by auction.

and a cudy with being a member defendant.

Mr. E. Davidson was for the first

School deposed the he was was Lau Tok, a student of the Hon approactal by the second defendunt first defendant. He discharged him. His Worship said that there no evidence against the To join the society, and was threaten-

with a knife upon his refuel-You admitted that you went out His Worship (to second defendant): He had given $2.50 us the entrance collecting subscriptions. That is to He had never see the first say you are taking the management defendant before.

of it. What sort of a society was it? It is only a social club, for caddies. the schoolboys?

Then what has it got to do with

Mr. Davidson: You deny that you had ever seen his before? What was the day gru, went to the club third moon.

Witness: On the first day of the

knew them through playing. football, and they joined our club,

Have you any witnesses to call?→→→→ Yes.

I will remand the case until

What time"Alrus noạn. The Second Defendant I knew hi as we used to play football to- gether at the Happy Valley. He to-morrow. had usually come to the club in the mornings.

His Worship: Dál you go to the club often?

Witness: No. I have only been

H.MS. HAWKINS."

ARRIVING ON OCTOBER 28.

ADMIRAL TUDOR'S DEPARTURE,there one

The China Mail learns that H.M.S. "Hawkins," the new flagship of the China Squadron, is due at Hongkong cn. October 26.

On October 30 the "Hawkins" is to leave for Wei-hai-wei to effect the exchange of Admirals' flags:

Vice Admiral Sir F. C. T. Tudor with Lady Tudor, Flag Captain and Mrs. Fisher, and his Flag Lieutenant are leaving for Home by the China Mail s.s.. Nanking." They join the "Nanking" at Yokohama November 9.

Commander Bunbury and the re The Admira's Secretary, Paymaster remainder of the staff are going Home by the "Empress of Russia

MacDougal was steamy and mid-THE TOKAWAN ROBBERY, Again Talkoo by, as many as four. ricondie was ordered to draw, and

The

were

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What is the good of the club to you? You are #member, why didn't you make use of the chan Since the last time I was there, I had been in Chuen San.

g again?-On the 5th day of the When did you come back to Hong.

seventh moon.

Why didn's you go again to the

I was so school bhem. You don't go to waton all day. long?

to

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Inspector Kent: He sold me that THE HONGKONG CORINTHIAN

had often been there.

His Worship (to witness): You there often? You come up here to the Police time you Lad been to ? You want to go to prison? Wiles: 1 um afmid to speak of the right thing.

An eraployee of the clut 17225 called.

His Worship: When were you em ployed there?

Wither: On July 27.

capacity ?-1-dil the sweeping of the You were engaged to work in what

was touch and go. I had result ed in a tie, The 2nd head gave Shanghai the victory. The Civil is fine, reducing the four. Now: Service club,, on who green the full depended on Malcolm. He was

At the Magistracy this afternoon match was played, deserve the row, and Talkoo drew level, 22 before Mr. Smith, two men

all. It was even a casure for the charged with committing an armed theaks of all for the trouble they next wood and the match. took From ly in the morning toeasure went against Taikoo, so na

robbery at the London Mission school 2. Eik was at work getting the rink extra bend was played.

at Tokawan, when jewellery and mady and ft. The Chin nined hid a beauty, resting right on the

Marshall clothing were stolen. choirs, gave tea and other refresh jack, front side.

Inspector Browne said that the menta, and went to a lot of wouble kipping came in.

Here Malcolm's school was 800 yards from the police to make the event a FUDDERS.

"I want a back station. There were three teachers The wood here," he cried, and MacDo-living in the premises, but one was rein just managed to hold oɛ.

gull gave him it. I want another out that night. Three men rushed' In the first Lead. Mashall put on fast bere," he said, and Geordie put into the house, and gagged them. man at the P.W.D. a toucher, but Thiko ran the jook. fit there. Consequently, when FerTheir hands were

YACHT CLUB

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will be held on SUNDAY next, THE Opening Craise of the Season. October 19th to an anchorage half mile East of Chanaal Rocks

Race pro- grammes are being sent to members.

SCHOONER "BETSY BOSS."

mentioned schooner are requested to ALL CONSIGNEES and HOLDERS of Bills of Lading on the above

cemmunicate with MR. N. J. PERRY,

Baor.

Who engaged you-Fung Fook. SINGAPORE S.S. He is employed at the Public Works | Department.

What is his job the Po Tai Chub?-Ho is in charge of the ac counts.

Inspector Kent: He is a watch.

HAIPHONG via B01HOW.

"JADE"

know the first defendant? tied behind His Worship (to witness): You! THE French Steamer

him down the valley.

Witness: Yes, I have often soon!

Sine you

also gagged. The place was ransacked. Shortly after the robbers had left, the

(Capt. A. CORNELINSSEN): be untied the cords around the have never seen him there except | old man managed to break loose, and

were employed, you will be despatched to the above named teachers. He immediately ran out at the valley?—Yes.

Porta and blew his whistle, when the robbers were met by the Police of the caddies, and I heard him ask- What did he do?-He is in charge

at DAYLIGHT and they were arrested. The case in the caddies to pay their subscrip

OF was proceeding as we went to press.. tion to the club.

and it was so wel huppit" that guson sprung the jack, Shanghai still their backs. An old man visitor was the locul team looked like sturting lay two. Malcolm put in another. the scoring. The brilliant Geordi Fermion was wooded. Shanghai got uhrough the "port," however, won by -25 to 21. and y two. Ferguson, not at all the issue of which was in doubt up A great game, in form, was merry. First bicort to to the last.. Shangbai-2-0),

Mr. Duncan was the morer. " Not very good bowling certainly After the match, in the Civil ser- Lot up to interport standard, nude vie Club, Mr. Gerrard spoke of the Shengbai 5. Taikoo ng score yet, fine exhibition they they bud bil of Taikoo was lying one, right on the shipping. Shanghai had been beat- jack, and MacDougal drew neatly. en unly once in all the matches. Geordie had a jibe and gave Taiko Tat was by Talkoo, and to-day they the shot. With his next shot head avenged themselves. They were stored, removing the enemy's wood living to-morrow, and alf would with one of the wondertul drives wish them "bon Toyuge.** Thes Ferguson playing a wood with wore fine bowlers and fine sports permitting, the local branch of the St. At the V.R.C. on Saturday, weather tremendous curl to it, which made men. He hoped thie would prov John Ambulance Brigade holds its men ery Wide, wide," drew the the "Frerunner jack say, und scored Talkoo's first matches. Mr. Dyer of the Docks There are five open events, includ

of many terport third annual aquatic sports. point.

had presented four nice cups for the ing style, life saving, and under Ferguson had rather hard bekwinners, which he now had great water stunts. twice, drawing the port but earrying pleasure in handing over to Mr Mur through, and the nest score was shali on captain of the winning team 7-2, all in favour of Shanghai. (Cheers.)

That was rather an open end. In Silver spoons presented by Mr. J. the next, McDougall luy two beat-Reid were ale handed, to them. ties, fore and aft, within a yard of Mr. Marshal acknowledged receipt the jack. Ferguson and the mis- by saying what a splendid time they fortune to up a short one in. find bid and how much they ind making 10-2

fenjoyed Finngkong's peerles hospit

MORE AQUATIC SPORTS.

There are four championship events, two 100 yard swims, and the high dive and long plunge.

Other six events include a race for V.R.C. members and one open to members of H.M. naval and military forces (post entries).

Was there any meeting during your employment7-Nc.

You said that Fung Fook was in charge of the accounts. Is there s president of the club7-Yes. Fung to pass through his hands. Fook is the head. Everything had

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When the sinb was applying for Fung Fook not mentioned ?--I don't registration, why was the name.of know of the registration. The first defendant told me to sweep up the floor, us he was going to get a regis. tration paper for the club..

ennt before?-Yes. He slept in the Have you seen the second defen- premises,

Have you ever sech members of the club?--No.

You worked there, for only a month Why did you leave?-Be-

Wages.

A beautiful exhibition of skipping ulity. It was their skip who had NO INTERPORT CRICKET.cause Fung Fook didn't give me any by Shanghai Malealm, whose great won theme the match. He pulled word was You're a book, machem through He hoped they freend Wide or harrow, merry or would have many 'further meetings who, be had a compliment for ilka like this. And he put in a word for announcement that Singapore is

Inspector Kent:-What were your Coming as it does, close upon the wages?-$6 a month. slict. But he knew his job. the beautiful Civil Service green, and unable to send a cricket team to was started? Yes.

You were a member when the club Taikoo, thanks to Morrison, scored the hospitality of the Civil Service Hongkong, the news that Shanghai a couple, 10-5. A rutier poor end Club. Theirs was the finest green in has also tacked out and will not About seventy.

How many members were there? netted Taikoo three mure, Marshall the Colony."

send a team, is very disappointing (the visiting ptain) actually deliver- Mr. Dyer said he had enjoyed indeed to local cricketers.

Mr. DavidsonThese seventy ing a wood wrong bias (Cries of watching the match.

members were all caddies?—Yes. He didn't

They sleep in the house?-Yes.

half a muchlin." Ele blushed.) often see a game, but he thought| Then it was Shongbai's turn. 12-8. he was safe in saying this was a most

The American Consul General

"Phyed like a book, Sir." Diana interesting one. For the interport has received instructions from the be narrow, I hope you're here." arrangements there must buve been Department of State indicating that I like ye, I like ye Thank ye, a great deal of organizing necessary hereafter American citizens returning That's the shot." With such cries, and he thought a word of thanks won to the United States and bearing the game grew more lively. Taikoo due to Mr. Harvey who had been passports issued or renewed within was actually lying, when Malocka | responsible.

six months will not be required by

the United States government to sular officers.

with his last wood shifted the jack Mr. Harvey saknowledged this and reduced it to one. Ferguson, briefly. It had been a pleasure to have such passports verified by con- keen to pull up, was satisfied with hira, especially when he recalled the one, and played safety. 12-6. good time they had in Shanghai. Taikoo was lying again, in an almost Mr." Aloc" spoke a few words for unbeatable position just behind the the losers. He said the Shungtai this afternoon at St. John's Cathedral, A quiet wedding was celebrated jack, but on his second try McMurdo men were thorough sportsmen. did it. (Loud applause.) This was koo would have found Mr. Dyer's ning, chief Inspector of the Hongkong Tai- the parties being Mr. Percy Glendin the best end yet, and brought Talkoo handsome prizes very acceptable, but Tramway Co. and Miss Elsie Hillier, up (thanks to a fine shot by Fer- they didn't begrudge them to Shang- who arrived in the Colony yesterday guson) to 12-11. There was now hai: He threw out a suggestion that on the "St. Albans." The Rev. V. H. big emwd and much excitement. in club matches there should be Copley Moyle officiated. The bride. Shanghai scored a two-ender, and so prizes for the rink sering most who was given away by Mr. Walter did Talkne, 14-18. Next wax points, as sometimes a club had one Glendinning. was another good end. George 'putting yoxl rink supported by week ones.

attended, as bridesmaids by the little Misses down a well laid pair for Taikoo Cheers for the visitors closed a Patricia, and Aileen Hynes. which Malcolm Failed to

Mr. shift happy little function.

Charles Poole performed the light Goorge und Aleo both scored, and For reed, bet it be noted that duties of bestman. A reception Murdo was ordered by his skip the tum were

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which was arranged to have been

to "put it in the ditch. He did, Taikoo, Ferguson (skip). MoLough. held at the Hongkong Hotel was Wonderful shot, Fifteen all. Ex-in, Morrison, and Hamilton. citement now intense, and the bowl

cancelled owing to two very recent Shanghai, Malcolm (skip), Mar, bereavements in the bridegroom's ing much better. Ferguson, how, sbull, MacDougall, and MeMurdo.femily.

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