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MONDAY, JANUARY 7.

RUGGER RAGGINGS,

PIRACY LAWS.

GIVE THE SAILORS A

THE INTERPORT SELECTION.

FREE HAND.

[To the Editor of the "China Ball.” (To the Editor of the China Mail.)

resistance to the utmost.

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GOOD NEWS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

FOR KOWLOON GOLFERS.

SCHEME FOR NEW COURSE.

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If all goes well with the plans bling wall's of Hongkong's last relic of the hoory past may resound to the cry of "Fore!" before the end of the year.

Kowloon golfers, who have for some time been faced with the depressing prospect of losing their only course in consequence of the laying out of King's Park to provitle recreation areas for the peninsula's various sporting clubs, will rejoice to learn that plans are well in hand for the formation of a new course at old Kowloon City.

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THE ORDINARY ANNUAL GEN ERAL MEETING of the above Society will be held in the Supreme on MONDAY, the 14th Court January at 5.10 pm.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. HE Steamship

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A point of much interest to people in the habit of using motor boats cropped up in a case heard at the Marine Court before the acting Harbour Master (Lieut-Com- The Master of the motor boat: mander Conway Hake R.N.R.) "Moonraker 7" was charged with having failed to allow a Japanese gentleman, Mr. M. Shirosaki, to disembark when requested by him to do so.

Through an interpreter, Mr.

said he was a FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, Shirosaki, who

mineowner in SPALATO, MASSAUA, PORT SAID,

ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG & shipowner and Formosa, explained that he en-

SINGAPORE. gaged the motor boat at Kowloon at 5.15 p.m. on January 3. Before

informed that all Goods are being starting the defendant asked himONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby at thoir rick Into the to pay $1.20 and he did so. Wit- ness wanted to be taken to lan-led

ship at West. Foint and when Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow nearing the ship the man asked loon Wharf and Ocdown Company, for another $1.20. Witness replied Ltd., at Kowloon, whenes and/or from that he would pay him when he the wharves delivery may be obtained. got back 10 Kowloon on the re- turn journey. The defendant, however, insisted on the money being paid then and turned the motor boat back to Kowloon. They argued and the man struck him with a piece of iron.

Sir,-Assuming your report of Sir, May I be allowed to express medium of your the Interview with the C. S. P. to through the convey correctly his expressed columns, my opinion that the ideas (although it is stretching criticisms of your correspondent that have been set foot, the crum- credibilty to the utmost). I would Scrimmage" of the Interport submit with the utmost deference Rugger match were uncalled for that locking themselves in a room, and in extremely bad taste. as shelter from the attacks of those I do not consider it fair that the whom they are paid and armed to only reward, for some, of one resist, is not the best thing for hour's gruelling work on a cast- iron ground, should be venomous- guards to do.

I would further submit that the public criticism In addition there statement is untenable, in that it is is the consequent exposure to in- incompatible with the draft new pary, and strict training through piracy regulations which command the Festive Season to be consider Naturally the pirates wanted the We play only for the love of the guards out in the open and un-game. If those who failed to meet armed and naturally the guards with "Scrimmage's" approval did gently consented to oblige them not have such opportunities of when assured of a safe conduct, it is learning the game as he, it is not a very instructive demonstration their fault. Moreover we did not The selection was of the assistance they are ever ask to play.

made by a Committee who should likely to be in an emergency,

If they Further on the C. S. P. is reported know their business. as saying that some of the older failed to make a good choice why ships do not lend themselves to did not "Scriminage" attack them the highest pitch of efficiency in also? carrying out the regulations, but Scrimmage" apparently dis- even on the older ships if the plays a lack of knowledge of regulations were strictly enforced the inner workings of the local would dare any gang of pirates to doubt that he is a superior player of the golf sections of the three saki admitted to Mr. F. E, Nash, or before the 21st inst, or they will { and no slackness permitted, he Rugger world. I really do not attempt making a haul of them, to any of those who took the field and further, referred to the "Lung on Wednesday last. Why has all Shan" and "Sui Sang" as idea! his store of wisdom been allowed vessels.

to merely run to waste, in a few The position is therefore that we disjointed and destructive critic had ships and we made regula-isms in a weekly column?

Would it not tions to suit them, now we say the;

have been farment ships are unsuitable to the regula better for him to have come down tions and build new ships to suit from his pedestal, and given the the (draft) regulations, and it is players plenty of friendly and conceivable that we shall next useful advice at the practices, improve the regulations to fit all from the beginning of the season? we should have all the ships and, by a logical in-1 am sure ference, no ships will be suitable appreciated it. It is not too late

The C. S. P. also explained that for him to do this prior to the next if the grills, locked by the police Cupsie.

Scrimmage" is evidently new before departure, were opened during the voyage for the collecin his role as he is out of per tion of fares and the service of spective in blame and praise, while meals the precautions would be the latter savours somewhat of nullified. No doubt all this is fawning. I am sorry that I am the strictly true, but it is alarmingly second member of the XV who unpractical and, were it not so has seen fit to take exception to serious, laughable. It is refresh-"Scrimmage.

Yours etc.,

"FED UP." Hongkong, January 7.

ing, this diagnosis of the food pro Thanking you in anticipation blem, or rather, the airy way in which it is shelved. Is it seriously suggested that food must not be supplied to men who have to be by these regulations caged up for anything up to ten or twelve hours at a stretch?

It also emerges that the "usua enquiry would be futile, "as the subject had been very carefully gone into previously." It is very certain that the result of the pre- vious careful investigation is futile, if judged by the improvement it has made.

The outstanding condition of the matter of piracy and the piracyj regulations is that there is foo much red-tape wound round the whole business. You may be able to drill soldiers and policemen by words of command, but when it comes to the manhandling of a ship and its company the drill book has to give way to common-sense, and even in the Royal Navy this is recognised by the use of the command to "com rect mistakes and carry on.

IN BRIEF.

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

CABLES.

A big majority for Poincare the French Senate elections

announced.

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America is suffering from a cold snap. The lowest temperature for years is being experienced.

The Mexican rebel leader, has given an order for the purchase of arms and ammunition in large quantities.

In consequence of the rising exchange, the French Government

When it became known that the fate of the present King's Park course had been definitely sealed two or three enthusiasts began to look around for an alternative site. One was found near old Kowloon City and a provisional lay-out for a was prepared. A 9-hole course

unth or so back an informal meet ing was held of representatives concerned-the United clubs Services Recreation Club, the Kowloon Cricket Club and the Kowloon Bowling Green Club and a small committee was ap pointed to approach the Gover-

the matter.

WAS

1 p.m.

In cross-examination Mr. Shiro appearing for the defence, that he struck the defendant.

The regulation under which the defendant was charged provides that

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 5th inst

No claims will be admitted after the

Goods have loft the Gedowes, and all Gode remaining undelivered alter the Tilb inst. will be subject to rent. All claims against the steamer must be prorented to the Undersigned on not be recognized,

All broken, abated, and damaged doods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 11th inst at 10 am. by our surveyors Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.

"The master of any launch or motor boat when conveying passen- gers shall be responsible that such launch or motor boat is carefully steered and travels with reasonable by expedition and shall permit any passenger travelling од such launch or motor boat, after paying a fare, to disembark at any place where such passenger may law- fully disembark without risk when requested by such passenger to do so."

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be poantersigned

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

Apenis. Hongkong, 6th January, 1924.,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

From NEW YORK.

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Since then the Assistant Colonial Secretary (Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.M.G., C.B.E.) has been taking a keen interest in the scheme and it is gathered that the Government are prepared to give a five years One difficulty lease of the area. about the site was that it being used by the military authorities as a rifle range but this, it is thought, can easily be

Mr. Nash contended that the de- overcome as the course will be mapped out so as not to interfere fendant had no case to answer. He with the firing points and the mili- said that Mr. Shirosaki asked to be tary only use the range on certain taken to a ship supposed to be at week days and then not after a buoy off West Point and when THE Steamship

The site, which takes in the "the ship was not found there he to sail wanted the defendant and "B" rifle ranges at Old Kow- around and look for it. He had having arrived, Consiguses of Cargo by loon City comprises 84 acres so paid $1.20 which entitled him to her are informed that all Goodeare being that there is ample room for a the use of the boat for a quarter of landed at their risk into the bazardous good nine-hole course, with a few an hour and when that time was up and/or extra hazardous Godowns of switch" holes and a club-house. his private contract with the motor Holt's Wharf, whence delivery may be The provisional lay-out gives boat expired and he had to pay obtained. ayardage of about 2,200 yards up again to make a fresh contract. The initial cost of laying out the The regulation did not require the course is estimated at $10,000 and defendant to "carry" the passenger in this connection it is hoped that if the latter did not pay his fare. financial assistance will be forth- coming from the Government. It He pointed out that this arrange be presented to the Undersigned on or is anticipated that the course would ment led to a good deal of dis- before 19th January, 1924, or they he playable within six months of satisfaction and if it clashed with will not be recognised. beginning operations. One very the regulation, the regulation would all broken, chafed and damaged big advantage the new course will have to stand. possess over the old one at Mr. Nash said that a passenger where they will be examined on any King's Park is that there will | might ask the motor boat Tuesdays or Fridays, between the he grass instead of sand greens. to take him to Canton and accord- hours of 10.45 am. and Noon, within Turi of excellent quality is to being to the regulation the motor boat the free storage period of one week.

found on the spot.

difficult to arrive at.

The Marine Magistrate disagreed.

would have to take him.

It will not, of course, be anything The Marine Magistrate said that rike as handy as the King's was rather stretching the point. Park course has been but Kowloon These boats were only allowed to golfers have been fortunate to have ply within the harbour limits and had a course at their back door, so the regulation made it clear that to speak, for so long. Now that disembarkation was at the pas the buses are running out 10 senger's option within the harbour transport problem should not be himself in the same position as the complainant in this case. The idea which the promoters of The position had arisen before the scheme have at the back of where a motor boat stopped in the their minds is that in Kowloon middle of the harbour and refused there should be formed a new and to go on.

club altogether distinct golf

Announcing that he had found Phoenix, Ariz.-Five hundred which golfing members of the three the charge proved, Lieut Comman citizens at a meeting here, adopted clubs at present using the King's der Hake imposed a fine of ten resolution urging President Park course and Kowloon residents dollars or seven days' in default. Coolidge "to secure the immediate interested in golf will be able to resignation" of Andrew W. Mellon, join. Full discussion of the project Secretary of the Treasury, "and will be invited at a public meeting the appointment in his place of which is to he held in Kowloon in someone in sympathy with the pro- the near future. hibition law."

In that ide,a if carried to ir Price of wheat, following adverse Old Kowloon City a solution of the limits... Any person might find- logical conclusion, lies the whole has suspended the increase of secret of the unworkability of import duty on com which varied printed regulations when applied with rates exchange.

Each indiscriminately to ships. ship is a separate entity, not one of a platoon of soldiers, each memberi of its company is part of that separate entity and not an integral part of a greater unit. No two ships are alike and no events happen exactly the same to, even, Two ships.

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In their polls under the Tem- perance Act the towns of laving

No Claims will be admitted after the

Goods have left the Godowns, and sil Goods remaining undelivered after 12th January, 1924, will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the steamer must

Goods are, to be left in the Godowns,

by

No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned

THE BANK LINE, LIMITED. General Agents. Hongkong, 7th January, 1923.

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A trailer which became detached wax and Miscellaneous goods from a steam-wagon in New-road, Woolwich, mounted the pavement. One New Electric Lighting set and killed Albert Howard Mitchell, Capacity 600 Watt 110 Volt

Hence, do away with the guards, scrap the iron-bound regulations, give the master full and complete charge of his ship, give him the assistance he asks and do not force on him assistance that is unwel Tokyo (AP)-Public sentiment come.because unpractical.

has resulted in a movement for the Ships are no new things, nor are preservation because of its historic sailors, they have managed to make interest of the old battleship- an honourable name for them- "Mikasa." It was the flagship of selves in the past and "under the Admiral Togo in the battle of the Good Providence of God" will not Sea of Japan fought in May, 1905, No excuse should be forthcom- 14, of Sandy Hill-road, Plumstead, ferma Cosh on delivery. sully it now if allowed a free hand during the Russo-Japanese war ingang for high food prices ruling S.E., by crushing him against a

months back. do things "shipshape and It was announced that the vessel some

River wall. Lydia Miles, 37, of Walpole Bristol fashion" which, by and would be repaired and used as a steamers from Wuchow, carrying place, Woolwich, was knocked large, means "every man to his target ship, but the public move cattle, poultry, other livestock down and slightly injured. job and the cook to the fore-sheet." Iment has saved the Mikasa from and firewood, are coming in re- gularly, Travelling traders from

that the upper reaches report New York-Farming in New they have not been AE DIL TO BE DIR AME York City is no mere window-box molested and river traffic is moving Industry, according to Gas Logic. unrestrictedly. There are, "The city toiler who travels to and course, the levies, collected by from his work daily in the crowded bandits and soldiers, but these subway doubtless will be surprised should not add very much to first Saturday's games resulted as to learn that there are in New York costs as there is plenty of stock.

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