WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1927.
SPORTS SECTION
HOME SOCCER.
SCOTTISH CUP, FIRST ROUND.
AN AWAY VICTORY.
London, Jan, ső
In the first round proper of the Scottish Football Cup, the fellow ing match wid played to-lay →→→
GOLT MATCH.
TAMBRIDGE v. OXFORD AT PANLING
MACAO RACES.
Inaugural Meeting Postponed Till
Feb. 19.
THE RED FLAG.
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SUNG AT HOME, RUGGER INTERNATIONAL
NOTES AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
THE CHINA MAIL.
CHINESE PROBLEM for the usual divisional artillery
which la not being sent, since in- fantry only is required for the
OBITUARY.
*" (Continued from Pops 1.) duties which this fores will under- PORTUGUESE BANK CLERK'S
Staff Captain-Captain E, O' Hutchison (Seventh Hussars). ·
Services:-
O.C. of the R.A.SC.-Lieut. Colonel D. C. Cameron:
A.D.M.S.-Colonel H.. Ensor..
Colonel
A.D.O.S. Stephens.
Senior Veterinary Major L. Danels.
C.
Officer
Personal Appointments:-
take
Puck artillery carried on mules will be conveyed for use at de- fence posts.
A.D.CLientenant Knight prevent emergencies London, Jan, 15.
There were twq accidents, Laird the young" Harlequins stand off half. being injured in the face, while D. Jones fractur- ed a bone in his shoulder.
Corbett, numbered 13, opened' the scoring for England, and it
was observed that 33 was miss- ing from the numbers of the Welsh players.
(Eighth Hussars),
A.D.C. Captain (Royal Artillery).
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PUNJABIS SAIL. Another 300 Men For Shanghal
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DMATH.
MR.. R. J. REMEDIOS.
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It was
"The sympathy of many will go out to the relatives in their be- relivement.
Part of the force embarks at the end of this week. Troops The Portuguese community being despatched to China are to loses a valued and respected men- be employed in a purely protec-ber in Mr. Romaldo Jacob, Re- Mtion capacity, This is a point medios, who has passed away at which is consistently emphasised, his house, No. 226. Wanchai and is of much importance. Their Road, at the age of 68.
Mr. Remedios lived in Hong presence, it is believed, should have a pacine effect, and should Kong for about 60 years. For 31 arising. years he was with the local offies The Twickenham ground was
They are sent solely to protect of the Mercantile Bank of India, Stopford the lives and interests of British Lad, celebrating his jubilee a few months ago. On the first of the overwhelmed to-day and it is
nationals. estimated that 60,000 spectators the international rugger
Special appointments:-
The decision to take defensive year he retired en pension but Nithsdale B, Arthurlie 2-Reuter. saw This match should have been match between
Base Commandant Colonel-measure for this purpose was an-still called on the office occasion- England and
"Colonel on Staff H. C. Martelinounced by the Government, and ally. played last Saturday but was pont-Wales (won by England, as cabled:
In fact his death came ยส ค D.A.Q.M.G. — Major W. W. has been firmly and openly put poned.
by Reuter).
There were about 15,000 Welsh Wagstaff (Bedford and Hertford into effect. At the same time the surprise to his many friends and
British Government are pursuing previous colleagues: supporters present who insisted. Regt.) on rendering Welsh tunes.
D.A.P.M.-Captain. J. A. Jer resolutely conciliatory policy known that he had been confined towards China. Practical sym-to bed with bronchitis, but as re- A contingent of 200 pitmen vois (KO.Y.L.1)
Senior Chaplain-Rev. M. W.pathy towards progressive decently as Jan. 13, he celebrated from the South Wales coalfield
his birthday,... Showell.
velopments in China was apper- introduced a new note by ainging
Mr. Remedios leaves a son and Attached R.A. Officer-Lieut..ent in every line of the British the Red Flag."
Memorandum, and the initiative four daughters to mourn, with Vain efforts were made to clam-Colonel 2. G. G. Heywood Ber up the goal posts with the CRE. Major E. A. H. James, which that document displayed is his wife, their loss. The son, Mr. Members of the heal Oxford and object of affixing leeks to the top. Commander. Colonel W. Aby the British representatives in ard Oil Co. Two of the daughters Thirteenth Infantry Brigade now being pursued and developed. C. Remedios, is in the Stand- Cambridge Acieties het in golf
That Number, 13,
Blake. match at Fanling on Sundag. Cam
the conversations now proceed are married to clerks in the Hong Although the game was of a
Kong Bank's Shanghal office, the Fourteenth Infantry Brigade ing, very strenuous character it was]
The resumption of business by late Mr. F. F. Pereira (who died played in a good tempered and Commander-Colonel Sir J. L
Burnett, of the Leys..
the British community at Hanh Canton on Dec. 10. last) and, clean spirit.
Another Twentieth Indian Infantry kow on Mr. O'Malley's advice is Mr. H. P. Pereira. Brigade Commander- Colonel regarded by the Times" as a de- daughter is married to Mr. F. L. velopment ended to remove Marques of the Eastern Exten- P. B. Sangster.-Reuter..."
tension. The Times" considers, sion Telegraph Co. and the other It provides evidence that Great daughter is Miss Guiomar Re-
medics. Britain is following up her de- claration to meet the Chinese in a friendly and conciliatory manner; The remaining half of the 5th and it should remove all possible Batt, 2nd Punjab Regiment-source of friction in future negp- about 300 strong sailed for tations."British Wireless Ser- Shanghai at one o'clock this morn-vice. ing on the "Empress of Canada,"{ the first half having already left] on the "Glenogle."
It is understood that a batta- Colonel V. Coates, the officer lion of British troops will leave! The bogey competition the Ladies commanding, went with the first for China aboard the transport Fam-Section, Royal Hong Kong Golbatch. Major C. T. M. Smith, "Takliwa on Thursday, and two Chub, for a prize presented by Mr.second in command, is in charge battalions of Indian troops ahoard W. W. Hornelt, was played over the of the detachment on the "Em-the "Sirdhana" on Sunday.-
Officers of the Reuter. new course at Fanling yesterday press of Canada." and won by Mrs. C. Bemard Brown battalion who embarked last night The remainder of the Punjabi Chandicap 183 who returned a card included Captain J. M. Hunt and Regiment sailed for Shanghai by With regard to the Memorial in "ap on bogey. Other scores Captain M. G. O'Leary, M.B.E. the "Empress of Canada" early memory of the late Bishop Pozzoni Yesterday the Hong Kong this morning, the vessel leaving as nothing has been done up to Mrs. Annett 241 3. up: Mirs 4. H. Ferguson (20), ale square: Mule Corps and units from Indianas 1 a.m. The men numbering the present the "Religino e Pat- Mes. Parslow (20) 1 down, Mrs. Army Service Corps were busy some 280. boarded shortly after rin" suggests that a general meet- Cameron (15) 1 down: Mrs. Suther-transporting kit and equipment tove o'clock yesterday evening, ing of the subscribers be convened land (24) 2 down; Mrs. T. S. Whyte-[the Kowloon wharf where thef
by the President of the Committee, French Approval.. "Empress of Canada" lay.
The British policy of sending Mr. J. P. Braga, to decide what
stopa be taken. One of the G.O.C.'s (Major-reinforcements to China to pro-
According to "Religias e Patria" i A prize has been presented by General CC Luurd) staff in tect British lives and property the residents of Homuntin gave a Mrs. Maitland for a competition on Major R. D. Bennett, M.C., Mid- against mob violence is support luncheon last month, in, hondur of the new course at Fanling under dlesex Regiment, also sailed for ed by "Le Journal, which says Monsigor Valtorta at Mr. P. P. V.. match play conditions, 3/4 dif- Shanghai with the Punjabis. He that the despatch of additional Soares house ference of handicap. The en-is General Staff Officer, 3rd grade, troops is an essential precaution, Mr. Soures ur proposing the toast particularly with regard to of His Lordship, mentioned the good: Shanghai, the "supreme position services rendered by the Portuguese of which must be protected at all community to the Catholle.Mission the interest costs." It adds, "In this, we can of Hong Kong and only be in complete agreement taken in the formation of a High with Britain. While it is import-School, directed by Jesult Fathers in this important centre where atu- ant that the Powers should avoid dents fleck from the neighbouring | On February 8 Parliament re-jany semblance of provocation, it places.. assembles and the Government is equally important to give the His Lordship, in reply, said that departments concerned are en-impression that they are deter- his greatest endeavour was to dev gaged upon preparation of the mixed to see their rights respect- lop the education in this colony King's speech. The most import-ed. Reuter. ant subject to be dealt with in the speech will be the Chinese situation..
The two-day inaugural race meeting of the Fnternational Kari Club of Maran to have been-hekl daring the Chime New Yerin Köll- days) has been postponed till Feb. 10 and 20's the enurse is not exprited ti be ready. 1!40 then. Members of the Hong Kong Jockey Club have Been permittel by their Stowards to participate, “
bridge Winning by 6 matches lo, 2.
Teams were six-m-ziție, bridge won both time singles (48)
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SINGLES
Cambridge.
T. D E. Pondered (1 up)
E. Davison (1 up)..
R. E. Lindsell (4 £ 2).
F. Syme Thomann..
The Hon. Mr. E. D: 6. Walle
(2 & 1)
E. W. Hamilton
(2-1
LADIES GOLF.
RESULTS OF FANLING COMPETITIONS.
were:-
Smith (15). 2 down.
There were 35 entries.
Match Play Cup.
fee
13
Oxford.
N. L. Smith
0.
C. E. H. Beavis
0
The Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax 0
A. E. Wood (1 up)
D. W. Tratnun
1
trance behalf of the S.P.C.A. cluse on January 21 and given in at the club houses sent to Mrs. Murdoch, No. 192. The Penk.
vents
on on the China Command.
'Entries
tan
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G. R. Sayer (2 up)
FOURSOMES.
Cambridge.
Penderen & Davidson 44 &
30
Syme Thomson & Wolfe 4
3)
Lindsel & Hamilton
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The Railway Cup which has been ayed for during the past month over the old course at Fanling, bas
being Mrs.
been won by Mrs. Allan Cameron
(18), the runner-up
A. H. Perguson (20),
CLUB RESULTS.
London, Jan.. 15. There were several interesting inter-club rugger matches to-day, one of the most noteworthy being
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THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR.
China and the King's Speech.
Rugby, Jan. 25.
India's Quota, "
Calcutta, Jan. 25.
General Interviewed.
London, Jan. 25. The commander of the Durham In regard to the domestic, pol Light Infantry, stationed at Bel- teal situation the speech is ex-fast, announces that 25 Royal similar that between Rosslyn and Cam- pected to promise legislation to Ulster riflemen and a bridge, in which the home side amend the trade union law.
number of Royal Irish Fusiliers beat the University by 19 points Most of the Ministers who have have been called up for service in been abroad are now back in Eng-China, while the draft of the Dur- Birkenhead and Guy's Hos land, and on Wednesday the ham Light Infantry is proceed- pital had a very close match on Prime Minister will preside overing to China instead of India, as the Birkenhead ground, the what will be practically a full previously arranged. visitors just winning by the odd Cabinet meeting.-British Wire- point in eleven.
lass Service, Blackheath, visitors to the London Scottish ground, won by 14 points to nil
Oxford.
Smith and Beavis
Tratman and Hallifax
.0
Wood and Sayer (3. & 1)
1
to nil.
1
Total: Cambridge (4 and 2) 6 matches, Oxford (2 and 1). matches.
3
SOCCER VISIT.
SHANGHAI CHINESE COMING. DOWN.
Cardiff and Newport were sue- cessful agninat English sides. Newport came up to London and belt Richmond by 16 points to 8, while at Cardiff Bath were beaten 18-6.
REPORT DENIED,
Dominions Not Sending Troops.
London Jan. 25.
The funeral takes place to-day, the cortege passing the Mont-
ment at 6.30 p.m.
R.C. CHURCH.
MONS. VALTORTA'S VISIT TO
HOMUNTIN.
LATE. BISHOP POZZONI.
He
and that he desired to see not only one Jesuit College, but ten or more Epread throughout this Vicariate. and that he had spoken to a Portu. guese Jesuit on the subject. further said that he was astonished to see such a numerous and impor- tant Portuguese Colony in Hong Kong-Contributed.
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THE DRUG EVIL.
In connection with yesterday's
Geneva, Jan, 25. War Office announcement the The Opium Commission by: newspapers point out that, this is seven votes to two, has rejected] the first occasion in the history of an Italian proposal requesting the Brigade of Guards in which special consideration of the con- one of their units has been detail-tingent question of the manufac ed for service East of Suez. The ture of harmful drugs and ap- opinion is expressed that the propriate measures for the pre- selection of Major-General Dun-vention, of smuggling. Opponents From Shanghai, a Chinese, foot ball team representative of East
It is learned from a well-in-can is partly owing to the fact of the proposal declared that it that he has been for many years was first necessary to ratify the China is, coming to Hong Kong by
formed source that hitherto no the "President Harrison" on Jan. 30
offer has been made by the Aus-in cloce touch with General Sir Geneva convention and to see the to play in a series of matches here.
THE LAST TEST.
tralian or New Zealand Govern-George Francis Milne, Chief of effect of its application-Reuter. On The team to represent Southern
the Imperial General Staff, and ments to send troops to China as China will be selected by the
London, Jan. 15. Chinese, Amateur Athletic Associa
suggested in a message from Pek has had considerable experience
of "Little Wars." The All Blacks and a repre-ing. tion probably from the South
Duncan Major-General
jeft "THE THIEF OF BAGDAD." China A.A. and Chinese Athletic).sentative side from the Rugby
In the absence of confirmation London for Liverpool to embark Tentativo fixtures, all kick-off at League met in the third and last!
The crowded house at the World Test at Leeds, England winning from Australia or New Zealand, for the Far East to-day. He will 4 p.m. on the Club ground, are:-
Feb. 3: Southern China v. Eastern by 32 points to 17, thus setting and in view of the fact that both pick up troops at Malta en route. Theatre yesterday evening clearly
Interviewed, Major-General indicated that the day of the fairyo China in the nature of a-Chinese the seal on their previous Test Mr. S M. Bruce, Prime Minister
Contes, Duncan said: "Remember this story has not yet ended, sailors, Interport between Hong Kong and victories, at Wigan in October, of Australia, and Mr. Shanghai, and a trial for represent- Ing China at the next Far East when they won by 28-20, and at Prime Minister of New Zealand force is purely for protection of soldiers and civilians, and, of Olympiad).
Hull in November, when the dif- are now on their way home, and British lives and property in course, a host of Chinese, thorough- ly enjoying Douglas Fairbanks' such decisions could scarcely be Shanghel." Ile added that he Feb. 6: Club de Recreio v. Eastern ference was 21-11. Chino.
Five of the All Blacks players taken in their absence, there la "did not anticipate that the Cans great film. The "Thief of Bagdad" has been descfbed as Fairbanks' little disposition to credit such tonese would enter Shanghai be masterplees, and those who did not Feb. 9: Southern China and Eas-have gone home.
Jo alentia tern China v. Army and Navy,
reports. Reuter.
fore bis arrival"-Reuter. see it when it was presented gre
viously should not fall to avail On domini themselves of the opportunity af-On Bingaporo-
Ua domand In Manila forded by Its screening this even- Ing.
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Feb. 12: China V. Interport XI of ̧ Hong Kong..
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CHINESE BALL IN MANILA.
Manila, Jan. 14.
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London, Jan. 15.
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Insurance Rates.
London, Jan. 26. The Hague, Jan. 25. The battle cruiser "Sumatra" Further inquiries as to rates to It is interesting to learn that en route to the Dutch East Indies cover property in Ching against an experiment is to be made with left Honolulu on Jan. 18 for Yoko- risks of damage by war or civil the proposed by-law which has hama, where she is due on Feb. 2. commotion were received in Lon- A Chinese ball on February 17 for its object the disallowance of She will remain there till after don yesterday. and a Chinese exhibit from China kicking into touch from between the Emperor's funeral and then will be one of the attractions at the the two 25 yards lines. ⠀
go to Shanghai-Reuter,
1927 carnival. A special committee The Rugby Union have author- .composed of Deo Hang-lue, chair-ised a limited number of games man, John E. Goo and Say Koe to be played in which the propos chuan, has charge of the Chinese ed rule will be seen in operation. participation
Chinese clasalcal dances will feature the ball.
Bengal, the crack North China!
EARLIER MESSAGES.
The Defence of Shanghai.
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gbë tprivate paper, Yokohama ing risk of fire by war or civil Some quotations, after being commotion. Fire risk on certain On dexmed.. rather easier lately, have since property in Shanghai was acceptovereigns (Bank's buying mass; 39 76
(per on) hardened. Five per cent, for a ed recently for a month at tener in Hongkong month is quoted on property in shillings and for three months at Chinese Copper Cast the International Settlement at twenty shillings, but it seemed inare Copper Cente Hankow. Two per cent for a doubtful if further insurances on. Rate of Balivo, Intaranta month and five per cent. for three these bases could easily be effect Chine Pub Con
Bogh Colt Rugby, Jan. 26. monthe is quoted en property, in ed, as some underwriters do not Jettors to Chinese Chambers of race pony, has arrived in Hong Major-General John Duncan, the International Settlement at appear particularly anxious to in- Commerce in Peking, Shanghai, Kong, for training for the Jockey
crense their commitments as con Club'e annual meeting. He was who is to command the Shanghai Shanghai. formerly owned by General Sutton Defence Force. leaves England Some large insurances have uiderable insurances of this kind and will race here in the colours or for Shanghal to-day, The Force been effected in the last few days have been placed in the last few "Mr. Evo" (Sir Victor Sassoon).. consists of one division, except to cover risk of fire only, includ-months-Reuter,
The Chinese consulate has sent
Centon and Amoy requesting them
to sond exhibits of industrial and agricultural products, and speci-
mens or art."China Press,"
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AIDING BRITISH SETTLERS.
Rugby, Jan. 25. "As a result of discussions which took place "during the Imperial Con- ference, it has been decided to send to the New Hebrides a commission comprising representatives of Hia Majesty's Governments In Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand, to report upon the position of Bri- tish settlers in the New Hebrides, with eapecial reference to any dia. advantages under which they may be working in comparison with French Fettlera. ·
In particular, the commission wii consider the provision of "anade- quate supply of labour for British Bettlers, and any further mAREUTEN to assist British settlera in the pro- „duction and marketing of their
crops British Wireless Service,
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