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EWIN GETS MR. DYER'S BELT.
and slammed but the plucky young 'uns gave as good.na he got. and stendily added to his "points to the verdict. McManus secure (plenaed, by his stubborneus and ug- igressiveness but he could not solve
the riddle Het by Hills.
Other Fine Bouls.. There was another keen, fast bout between Stoker "Reynolds (145 Rattling Contests at the H.K.BA., H.M.'s Submarinos and Stoker
Tournament.
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Evans (145 lbs.), Hия, "Her- meg."
WAR DEBTS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
University Proposals Criticised.
STATEMENT INOPPÖRTUNE.
United States Considerate Creditor.
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out re-opening the matter of re Aparations and throwing ones more into the melting pot the fundamental provisions of the Versailles Treaty and the settle- ments made under it, ju
NEW CRUISERS.
MAKING AMERICA'S NAVY. EFFICIENT.
The paper considers the real PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT. valtie of the memorandum Hess in the evidence it affords that a sec-
Washington; Dec. 21. tion of educated opinien in the
Coincidently with the move in Eastern States accepts the views Congress to give immediate con- anci arguments continuously pressed upon America by her sideration to Mr. Butler's Bill, European creditors.-Reuter.
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Washington, Dec. 21.
A New York message of set that it is unnecessary to TT on Shanghai A decidedly unfavourable un Dec 19 stated that the Political begin forthwith the construction Hongkong Bank
of the cruisers. dertone of opinion is expressed Science faculty of Columbia The decision to include them in do. in political circles towards the University had issued a
the building programme fellow Chartered Bank Columbia University's war debts memorandum contending proposals."
war debts settlements are un Coolidge and Mr. Wilbur, Secre-p. & O: Bank
ed a conference between President Mercantile Bank, A. & B. Republicans and. De sound and foster a deep sense of tary of the Navy. The mocrats join in protesting that grievance against the United Evana was very plucky and good the United States is a consider-States. The faculty advocated Indications that inst night's Box-boxer but Reynolds, who was the ate creditor and that the atato complete reconsideration of debts lug, would be full of thrills were quicker off his feet, was better stillment is inopportune, particularly and reparations in an internation-
In view of M. Paincare's difficulty al conference.] Sully horne qui, Able Seaman Ewin and won on points.
in getting the war debt mettle- adding to his "all vigering" record in Hong Kong by fording Stoker
ment ratified.
"Tar* Howard to retire in the 8th Fount of the 15 rounds main
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Stoker Foxley (120 lbs.), H.M.S. Hawkins," beat A. C. Threading- ham (120 lbs.), H.M.S! "Hermes" on points after some hefty Wiping.
Stoker Morrell (151 lbs.), H.M.S.. "Hawkins" gave further testimony Efforts of Me, A. Brook, the popu-the best defence.
to the adage that attack is always Slamming and lar maniigee of the Hong Kong Bex-milling away from start to finish ing Associations to make the bill and ending up fresh-like the pro- of as high a standard as possible verblet paint. he proved too good for Leading Seaman Gray (1-46.1bs)," were amply eswanted.
H.M.S. Iroquois,"
A full house" at the Theatre Royal watched a tournament full of variety and Bong, Kong "fans" had the "opportunity o seeing the world's heavyweight amateur cham- plot in action. Mr. Eddie Eagade the Oxford boxing Blue and Olym pia Gumes winner, gave a rattling display, his adversary retiring in the 4th of 6-roundi contest
Ewin's Abilities.
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BASEBALL STARS.
GIANTS GET A RIVAL TO BABE RUTH
The New York World" con- siders that the Alies might be more lenient to Germany before contemplating any further re- vision of their obligations to America, Reuter's American Service...
"Courageous Document."
· London, Dec. 31. "Commenting on the Columbia University war debt memoran- dum, "the "Daily Telegraph" de- clares that it is a most courageous document, and emphasises that any conference called by the Unit ed States, "and no other power would think of calling it," would naturally be welcomed by the debtor nations.
"We are confident that the ap peal, which is based on a large generous view of a very complex situation, will make steady head
It is only its progress which is in doubt
The New York newspapers are giving the manifesto a foremost place, thus calling national atten- tion to the topic hitherto left al- most exclusively in the hands of the Goverment.
ROYAL MINT REPORT 3,500,000 SOVEREIGNS STRUCK
LAST YEAR.
Rugby, Dec. 2.1. The annual report of the Deputy Master of Comptroller of the Royal Mint shows, that during the your 1925 -3,500,000 sovereigns were struck.
It is made clear, however, that they were not for internal use. our gold everton, says the Comps. trolier. alth ith sufficient to justify the return to the gold standarth are not enough to make possible the substitution of gold for notes in circulation.
He points out also that the State has already borne the charge of £1,000boo for wear and tear of old gold coinage since it unforçook the daty of replacement as a recognised polley--British Wireless Service.
QUAKE DESTROYS TOWN.
Guayaquil, Dec. 21. The town of Carlosama, in
New York, Dec. 21. One of the biggest deals ever made in the history of baseball was revealed to-night with the announcement of the transfer of Once more Ewin showed his abilityRogers and Hornsby, manager to mix malters, receive punishment and second baseman of the St. when necessary and to score at long Logis Cardinals, this year's Grunge after seemingly at a diand world champion baseball team vantage in close quarters. Metalso winners of the Nationat neat toolwork stood him in good League) to the New York Giants stend and his ring generalship was to the National League).' C
At the right also praiseworthy,
Owing to failure to agree on moment, he let himself go had salary terms-Hornsby insisted Howard in difficulties, paused for upon $30,000 yearly with a three-clares. The penetrating study of lambia, has been destroyed by an shother Found and then went on to year contract-and a quarrel hit his hardat."
with the chief owner of the St. the entire matter by the Colum-earthake. Louis Club Hornsby was.bia authorities should be set down "traded for two, members of the
as an event which will have great influence in changing the mental Giants" tuam..
attitude and altering the inter- national policy of the American people."
Thus he won. for the first the the middleweight championship of "the Colong and Mr. R. M. Dyer fastened on him the belt presentad by himself (Mr. Dyerk
After seeing the display he gave Jast night, Ewin created a further desive among some to see him box. Norman Morris, if necessary catchweights.
It will be recalled that only two years ago one club offered the Cardinals $250,000 cash for their star hitter.
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Docks, Wharves, Godowns, &c.
Rugby. Dec. 21.. Preparations are complete for Nor is he aware that apart from the departure of the Air Minis- sentiment any very serious desireter, Sir Samuel Hoare," whose has been evinced for such a change. flight to India will inaugurate the!
new Egyps-India' uir route.
The projected flight, on which Lady Hoare will accompany him, will commence, on December 27.| Although Karachi will be the termination of the regular route to be operated in the spring. Sir HK. & K Wharves". Samuel Hoare wil fly on to Delhi RK & W. Docks
The biplane in which he will
Hongkews New Engineerings travel is similar to the two others! of which arrived yesterday at Lands Hotels & Bldgs. Co-designed for the servite, the first Shanghai Docks Naples. The second, after a good HK & S. Hotels flight from Croydor, reached Hongkong Lands Marseilles yesterday afternoon. Hongkong Realty British Wireless Service.
HIK Territorial Humphreys Estates Prince's Building Rural Lands
Cotton Mills.
Mount Cumbur is believed to be rupting-Renter's American Ser vist.
MEXICAN BANDIT RAID...
"Times" View,"
El Rio, Texas, Dec. 21. The Giants have long been The London "Times" recog Bandits raided a British-owned atseeking a counter attraction tonises that the general conference raneh 90 miles south of the Mexi
Babe Ruth the star of the New advocated by the Faculty of Poli- can border, and have drivey of Coming as he did with arba z York Yankees (of the American |¦tical Science of Columbia Univer- | several hundred horses and thou-|| great reputation, Taf Howard dis-League) whose salary is $50,000.sity" could hardly approach the sands of cattle.-Reuters American appointed, not as a thrill-provider-Reuter's American Service. question of the war debts with- || Service.. but as a potential charapion.
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Swinging v. Hiting..
At in-fighting. he was Ewin's superior. That he was game can- not be doubted. But there was just that difference in his attack that made his blows seem more like wasteful swings than clean scoring
hits.
From the frst geng Howard (158) lbs.) went for Ewin (151 lbs.). in. determined fashion. Howard took the first two rounds but Ewin sent him to the ropes in the third, when
he sat on the ropes for a count of
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After that Howard became in ac-. surute, both in direction in preci sion but he did not slacken the pace
and had Evia cornured,
The 5th auw Howard make for in-fighting but Ewin knocked him. down for 8 seconds in the 6th:
Howard counter-attacked gamèly in the 7th but was down three times. in the 8th before he gave up.
Eyinwon another deserved! championship for H.M.S. "Hermes." Engan's Good Show. Making for the point, the body, and both alternately, Mr. Eddie
Eagan (178 lbs.) mixed-his punches to good purpose against. Stoker Addison (170 lbs.), H.M.S. "Her- mes."
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Eagan led sometimes with the left. on other occasions with the right and then changed over to two- handed work in such e manner as to recall a story of Joe Cane, a negro who was once among the 'world champions. Gang's opponent was another negro. whom Gams delighted in hitting through many weary rounds, only on the nose, and nowhere else.
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That, however, la by the way. Eagan fought as a champion should and Addison made a brave fight against odds Eagan's hard hitting was a treat to watch,
Selence v. Rushes.
Perhaps the most interesting of, the 6-round preliminarles was that between Marine Hills (1241⁄2 lbs), H.M.S. "Hermes," a "southpaw," and Corporal McManus (1211⁄2 lbs.); H.M.S. "Hawkins," a Imperial Ser- vices champion.
The last time Hilla won on points and last night he secured another convincing victory but clever foot- work, a sound defence, the time. honoured straight left (which was really a right in this case), and by keeping his hend, On falling to outbox Hills, McManus bored in
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COLONY'S HEALTH,
NOTIFIABLE DISEASE LAST WEEK.
Last week's return of notifiable disease in the Colony, as reported to the Medical Officer of Health, was as follows:
Diphtheria 2 cases (1 from 'city, 1. from Kowloon), 2 deaths. Enterlé fever (typhold) 8 cases from the city, & deaths,
All cases were of Chinese patients.
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