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THURSDAY AUGUST 16 1939.

WORTH LAKHS."

S.S. HANG CHEONG."

ALLEGED BIG ARMS DEALS, LAUNCHING CEREMONY AT

COMPRADORE ARRESTED,

POLICE STRONGLY OPPOSE BAIL.

U Man-hon, (26) described as the assistant compradore of Messrs. Dodwell and Company, Ltd, was

a formal remand,

bail?

nu

*TAIKOO DOCK,

FIRST CHINESE ORDER.

·

THE CHINA MAIL.

having a working pressure of 190lbs. per square inch. A speed of 11/ Knots per hour is anticipated.

The Hang Cheong" will n doult prove a splendid addition to the river class steamers in these! Waters. She is one of four vessels to be played by the Yau Tak 8.8. to, on the run between Macro and Canton,

THE SPRECHER,

:

WATER POLO,

LEAGUE GAMES PLAYED IN RAIN.

INTERPORT ROWING.

R.H.K.Y.C. GOING TO SHANGHAL

[BY, ARGUS.]

In common with the rowing Intermittent showers interfered Tientsin, the Royal Hongkong clubs of Kobe, Yokohania and with the enjoyment of players and Yacht Club has received an in- spectators alike last night at thevitation to take part in an Interport V.R.C. swimming pool, when the rowing regatta to be held by the usual two water polo matches were Shanghai Rowing Club, ar Shang- decided. The U.A.C. defeated hai, at the end of October.

Lusitanu R.C lost to the R.G.A.

the on

older

men

CX-

There was a large gathering this morning at the Taikoo Dorkyard & Engineering Co.'s slipway to wit- ness the hunching of the After the launching an adjourn "Hang Cheong, built to the order meat was made to the Thould charged before Mr. C. D. Mel- of the Yan Tah Stearnship Co, of luft." where a cold collation the King's (B) by 7-2 and the i. This invitation has taken Hong- bourne this morning with the pos- Macao, Ansong those present I served. session on the 14th inst. of one were: Messrs, 6.4. Edkins, 6. M.] Mr. Edkins, in a few intrade. Mauser pistol and one revalver. Young, 3. Roud and Mrs. Roid, H. tory remarks, gave a brief descrip-

first string by 5-0

kong rowing men somewhat by The arms were fona in the cup-Metiregor, D. Abbey, K. Greig.Ition al the ship, which he said was sensational, the King's having all ing regatta took place here only The start of the first game was surprise because an Interport row- pradore's office safes during a Captain Dillon, B. Teamer. J. F. Jabe first of what he trusted would the best of the opening and scoring lastSpring and it is difficult for com- search conducted by Mr. T. Chapman and Mrs, Chapron, W. prove many orders from Chinese through Potter. This reverse put petitors to get leave from business H. King, Mr. C. G. Perdue, Im Nelson and Mrs. He expressed regret that the con the U.A.C. on their mettle; Mason at too frequent intervals. Fur- Detective Inspector Earner and a Xelson, T. S. Marrison, W. Rus-pany had received such a drenching soon equalized and added a second ther. the vitality of Club sport large party of Chinese detectives.sell, E, M. Sleigh, E. Cook and from the shower during the launch point a few seconds later. After depends. to

Mr. M. K. Lo defended, Mr. T. H. es, Cock, Mrs. Gray, A. Brostedt, ing ceremony, but reminded his a corner to the UA.C. Logan

great extent, being King prosecuted. Alter defendant 1r. T. W. Pearce, H, siriffin and alience of the Chinese proverb added a third point from a pass by free to coach the less experienced. had been warned he pleaded notes, firifin, Capria R. Hodgson, plenty of rain, plenty of money." Mason. Play then went in favour and the old hands cannot do this if guilty." Mr. King then applied for. Coneh, J. Pals, Ko Hning. The spraker especially thanked the of the King's and Potter made the they are training for interport His Worship. Now, what about Won Hay-long. So Sin-san, Chan ladies for braving the elements so score 3-2 just before the interval. events. However, in order to sup- Siheksson, Tang Kam-clan, Chan as to guce the launching with their Ga the restart, a good shot by port Shanghai in their project,

Chak-tong, Mr. King: I am instructed to Ip Chan

Wong presence.

Mason made the score 4-2. Garrod the Hongkong R.HK.Y.C., has ac Hang-chien, Chon Kom-yung. Tå oppose bail.

The next speaker was Mr. We added a fifth. Mason get a lucky copted the invitation and has pro- Mr. Lo rejoined that as far as he Chak-han Chan Chen, Leong Kay-long, a partner in the firms of sixth and scored the final point mised to give possible competitors was able to understand there was Chongchi, Wong Mo-bon, Soon Yah Tah. He thanked Mrs. Reid after Harris had suffered a regular every facility at their club-house only one charge which was one of | Sui-ping, Choi Hosang, An Young for consenting to lamel the combombardment. The King's goal for practising. Practices will be possession of one pistol, and U-sang, Lo Yuk-tong, Lae Hyst.pany's new vessel. He understol keeper played a brilliant game at held every evening, and one revolver. At all events, Tang Kan-po, Chan King-po, Tsoit it was the first time that times, but made two expensive perienced rowing men have pro- mised to give all possible help and said Mr. Lo, there were Kung uk Cheuk-, Mok Chinese bad placed an order for a mistakes at critical moments.

In this con- extraordinary

The teams:-U.A.C. Urquhart guidance to novices. special | Wing-vir. Lo Kai-hong. Mok river steamer with the Taikom circumstances. He saw no reason Hing-kiu, Mok Hing-cheong. Long Dockyard & Engineering Co., but goal): Pereira, Razavetbacks); nection, it may be stated that any why bail should not be granted. It Yew-mane, Chu Wai-ling, So Swire, at certain it would not be the last, Garrod (half-back); Mason, Logan, rowing man of possible Interport did not appear to be a serious case. Tung Chun-sung, Hong Pre-chum, Nat anły was the name of the

form who is likely to be able to Kent (forwards). Untess a perfectly good reason was Sa Soon-san, Dr. T. M. Wan, Dr. Taikon Duck Co, Well-known Beesley, Carlin (backs): Potter welcomed at the Royals' club-house, King's (B): Harris (goal); make the trip to Shanghai, will be forthcoming he, (Mr. Lo,) did not ¦ 8, C. An. Dr. Ma Lark, Dr. C. K. over the Rast, but the company Chalf understand why the privilege Ma. Mok Hingsson. Mok Kon-regulation was world-wide.

back); Boyle, Jones, any evening for practice. should not be extended to his sang. Mok Holeming, Lai Yout-Wo was firmly of the helist that the

Broadwell (forwards).

It is too carly yet, of course; to; client. There was one point which chat, Chu To. A Young FongHang Cheong" wool prove a

Referee; Mr. R. C. Witchell. suggest names of a possible team, he wished to bring forward. If Mr. pak, Chu Yun-chee. Li Ming-fai] success,

but the Colony has plenty of row- He thanked those asset: King was not going to set out any and Wong Pik-tung.

ing talent and it is hoped to arrange Bed and ended sys them to drink special circumstances, he" (Mr.

an eight" as well as "fours" Mrs. James Reid performed the to the health of Mrs, Reid, and the! Le) was justified in informing His

and "pairs." The practicability Worship that the defendant was a aming resemony which was amsi Taikos, Dock Co., compled with the

The R.G.A. were quicker on the of entering an "eight" will depend responsible man cuployed as an cressful, the ship gliding into theme of The Engines. Mr. Greg, hail than their opponents and did on whether a sufficient number of assistant compradore in Messrs. Mr without a hitch to the acron- Befors resuming his seat, Mr. We most of the attacking. Eventually men can get leave when the time Dodwell & Co., and that was the animent of the cheers of the on-| presented Mys, "Reid with a hand-Word ontained possession near the cones. reaser, why His Worship Shoald Jonkers wind the firing of Chinese some gold wristka, watch, which he half-way line, and after a cork Having had experience of the allow bail, especially if the police crackers.

asked her to accept as a memento screw passage scored for the skill with which Shanghai organi- asked for a week's remand, which i

at the neession.

soldiers. After a corner had fallen ses these events, and, in view of would entail considerable hardship The Hang Cheong" is 1857 Tong

to each side, Manser, receiving the expected participation of the on the defendant. Mr. Lefelt that oversall, with a beam of 31' at deck After the toasts had been duly front Wood, made the score 2-0. Northern Ports, Hongkong rowing there was no justification for and 197 31 depth moulded to upper honored. Mr. Reid use and thunk. Just before the interval Roza saved men are looking forward with week's remand if there was only a deck. The hull which is ront the company for the cardial very hot shot from Wood. On pleasant anticipations to a highly charge of possession of two pistols structed of" Siemens-Martin wild manner in which they laut ok his the game heing restarted, however, successful regatta, and therefore he asked that bail be; steel tested to "blovid's requiremoat, wifes health and Mr. Wo for his Wond had his revenge by scoring extended to his client,

has a straight stem, and stern handsome gift. He greatly his own half.

with a long shot from well within His Worship then referred Mr. with fat plate keel and five water-giatul obtaining an

McDade added a Lo to Mr. King. At the end of the tight bulkheads. The mir deek. Chinse shipping company.

fourth, and when the goalie was conversation Mr. King said that he which is laid with trak planking thaght he could safely say that the out of his citadel Harris registered had been instracted to oppose bail has the sailors' and firemner's acres of the "Hang Cheng Wood with another tog throw. a fourth. The final goal fell to at all costs on the ground that in crammedation forward with the retained all they wanted in every The RG.A. throughout had the the defendant's possession were inder of deck synes ir third class nespert, The company had two best of the argument, Wood being found certain documents which

lwing arranged, two forward and Co, and he trusted these would lead The teams officers of the Crown Mr. King. The upper deck, which is to fither Chinese orders, He

„DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL.

TWO MORE SHIPS,

Mr.

order from it

L.R.C. v. R.G.A. (A.)

MOVEMENT OF STEAMER.

Basin "arrived at Kobe on Aug. 1o at The C.P. R.M.3., Empress of .30 p.m. lefs Kobe on Ang. 15 at 6 a.m.

were being considered by the law ! PREssengers and cargo, two latches amore-ships am-onder-för- the You Tusa tower of strength at half-back, and is due at Yokobama-to-murrow el:

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DR. PEARCE TOASTED,

DON MERLE.

ILLUSION UP-TO-DATE.

Don G Merle. Fociety enter

BET.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF

CLUB.

OWING to the wet state of the

Course at Happy Valley. the Competitions arranged for SUNDAY 19:h, are postponed indefinitely,

PEROY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING,

Secretaries and Treasurera. Hongkong, August 16, 1923,

hinted that the documents might ala bid with fuk planking, bes at hoped the time weath come when Hitchings, Reddick (backs); Wood R.G.A. (A.) Kyte (goal); lead to further proceedings as they huge wooden dzeklise extending regular fleet of Chinese-owned (half back); Manser, McDade, concerned dealings in arms MG- ning inter lakhs of dollars. Until he lost the full length of vessel, the steamers would be sailing of Harris (forwards). had instructions he must opposing a landsoune saloon, having 12meplate on stems and stern. HeRocha (hacks); Marcal (half-back); forward part of the deckhouse foran Hongkong with the Taikio Dock L.R.C-Roza (goal); Soares, bail catirely.

Mr. Loreplied that at the moment; -late rooms afi for 1st class passen-feallt upon those present to drink R. Pereira, Silva, Carvalho the only charge was possession ofors, Acconumodation for 2nd class stress to the Tang Choong (forwards). one Mauser and one revolver. and intermediate 2ad class passen-owners, which was heartily done. Referee: Mr. R. C. Witchell.

His Worship intimated that he gets has been arranged-air of the had referrent to the Ordinance in first class space. On the best deck Mr. G. T. Eakin was the next question whereby a fine of $1,00| large dekhouse forward has the speaker, "This being in the nature and one year's imprisonment, wheelhouse at the fore end: also of a thiness gathering," he sail, could be impused.

captain's and pilot's roomie. The think it fitting to mention the "I agree with Your Worship," five: class soloom and state-rooms porsence of our old friend De said Mr. Lo. "but I submit thatpy the remainder of this deck Pearce, who has done so much for there must be some principles an house. There are eight lange airy the welfare of the 'hinese, I heard which you can decide in the matter | state-romus, each living two eat this morning that this is the first of granting til. It seems quite berths, eletrie fun and berth red bunching Br. Proper has witness tainer and magician, who opens clear that in the present case the ing bumps, folding bevatory with ed. 1 think his presence here to his season to-day at the Star, is charge deals only with a Mauser at and cold water service laid on, day is especially-fitting as he has well known in the Colony, Mr. THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF and a revolver: Mr. King has said and then doors to give a through been a means of friendship between. Merle, unlike most illusionists; that certain documents were under haft in hot weather. A large deck the British and Chinese. 1 call makes use of practically no ap- consideration and that further inse is arranged at the after and upon him to make a speech in Brilliant sleight of hand to execute(WING to the heavy rains, bath charges might be added but he only far the best ok, having a private Chin se,, , after we live drunk his mentioned the possibility and at

Courses at Fanting are closed his mysteries. His entertainment į saloon and reatos for petty officers, } health.” the moment, the case concerns AD passenger spares have a hot and

is the more enjoyable by his until further notice. only one charge." Mr. Lo went on

A per After his health had been duly sequence of jokes with which he

personality, and

running PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING, to say that it was not safe that the end water service kid on. police should take into considerant awning extends the full honoured, Dr. Pearce spoke a few keeps his audience in good humour,

Secretaries & Treasurers. tina an extraneous circumstances of bord deck. Stoata wind-words in English, saying how glad Mr. Meric promises a series of new

Hongkong, August 18, 1923. which might have no connectionstalled terward and one step warp-x present at a launching, an ea standard of those performed dur fass with warping capstan is ine was to have the opportunity to tricks and illusions, well up to the with this charge. "It is monstrous," said Mr. Le, that refusal of bail capstanraft. Steam steering gear sion which he would remember for ing his previous visit. He has also should be based

the is fitted in engine casing the tie renminder of his days. Mal

He a number of tricks of special in- another wat deek with lends it to quadrants.thanked the Taiko management terest to the ladies. Mr. Merle FOR SALE-by private Treaty charge being brought up. It Pull pavent of life-saving most sincerely for the opportunity comes to the Colony direct from a was not suggested that defendant apparatus, also piracy convention given him to be present at his first took part in an armed robbery or requirements have been arranged launching. was even concerned in a dangerous for. The machinery consists of two project."

mere nossibility *

DR. PEARCE REPLIES,

Dr. Peares then addressed the Of triple expansion engines, company in Chinese. This brought His Worship then stated that he with one eylindrical Scotch bailer proceedings to a close. had refused bail in cases which had

come before his notice and at the present time he did not think he could give bail... Mr. Lo could ap ply again art at present he ordered i a foral remand of one week in ac-' cordance with Mr. King's applica- tinn.

OIL PIPE BLAZE.

SEVEN MEN BURNED TO DEATH.

(From Our Own Correspondent:)

SINGAPORE, August 15,

An oil pipe burst in a plant at Kapoeng, Java. A cigarette ignit ing it, seven natives were burnt to death,

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N. N. W. The second is said to be

in about 128" Long, E., 17° Lai, N., direction not known.

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