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SPORTS

LOSS TO SOCCER.

DEATH OF PORTUGUESE FOOTBALLER.

RECHEIO'S CLEVER FORWARD.

Soccer enthusiasts

.

in

Hong

Mr. A. Fuertes, the very

PRINCE AS RIDER.

SETTING AMERICANS

RIGHT.

THE ENGLISH STYLE.

The Prince of Wales' horseman-

THE CHINA MAIL,

*

62 AND 28.

EX-KAISER OPPOSES SISTER'S WEDDING.

WILL SEVER RELATIONS.

Berlin, Yesterday.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1927.

DAMMING THE NIE. SPAIN'S ASSEMBLY.

AMERICAN, FIRM'S CONTRACT.

A

DETAILS CONFIRMED.

PRIMO DE RIVERA AS DICTATOR.

EXCHANGE.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

On London- Bank wire ....

27-

NEW CHAPTER IN EVOLUTION. Bank on demand... 2/- 1/18

Bank 30 day's sight.. Bank 4 months"sight 2/- Credits 4 months' sight 2/1 Documentary 4 months

sight

2/1% On Parls

1240

།

it is cabled to America. When one of the other two or three hundred riders does the same thing, we hear nothing of it.

A forty-five- Last March, in minate "burst" with the Quorn between Hounds (Leicestershire)

Madrid, Sept. 16. forty and fifty falls came off, or

New York, Yesterday.

A new chapter in the evolution of about one a minule on the average. in

Mr. White, Prealdent of the

Government of Spain began The Prince, by the way, was

It is stated that the ex-Kaiser this run, but did not happen to

Informed his sister ex-Princesa White Engineering Corporation and the this high average

envoy, of the inception of the military On demand 11 contribute to

she maries Mr. Yuttner, who is agent for the recently, on the fourth anniversary Victoria that

both directorate under General Primo de Credits 4 months' sight 1315 of tumbles. It is to be said, in

Alexander Zoubkoff he will break Abyssinian Government's

have and

Martin, Mr. the

Rivera, the Premier-Dictator.

On Berlin- off all relations.

by Reuter, case a layman wonders why

да interview

The directorate was modified into on demand Prince should be allowed to take

It is reported from Bonn that in

A semi-military Ministry, but On New York- over the the ecclesiasticals have intimated confirmed the detalls of the Blue!

48% operated without a Parliament. On demand Mr. Yuttner stated that Mr. MurThe place of Parliament now is Credits 00 days' sight 60%

On Bombay- Kong, and in Shanghai, will regret ship is so frequently discussed that such risks, that falls

Binia, acted with the full knowledge to be filled by the long promised to learn of the death last night of it is worth while to zet Americans English hedge and ditch obstacles that they will not permit of, mar-Nite contract.

his abilities-even are as a rule not so dangerous to riage in, the Church as they re- to clever right 15

walls. In owing to the disparity in ages.

The registry ceremony is expect-of-the American Government and National Assembly, convocation of forward of the Club' de Recrelo, though the truth may substract the rider us falls over American gard the marriage as "unethical"

the English midlands and. In most

ed to take place at Bonn on Novem-kept President Coolidge and Mr. which was decrced yesterday by

Kellogg, State Department Secre-King Alfonso at the request of the other trans-Atlantic hunt- holders of the sonior League cham-something from the gayety of na-rat fences and stone

ber 24-Reuter. tions, says a writer in the Amer-

of October 29 tary, fully informed of the progress Primo de Rivera.

The Assembly met on September on demand plonship.

ing flelda, one falls on more yield-

[A Boun cable hounds re- Mr. Fuertes, who was only 22 tcan "Review of Reviewa.".

The Prince rides to

ing and less stony ground and reported:-Alexander Zoubkoff, the of the negotiations and of the final at the

other of a new Constitution an A Reuter message from London vising the Government on draft years of age, succumbed

last gularly in the season, generally in from a lesser height, as the horse impecunious scion of a minor Rus-result-Reuter's American Service. 14, for the primary purpose of ad- width gian noble family, whose marriage with its French Convent Hospital

is generally jumping more Leicestershire, which,

next week to Princess Schaum on November 3 stated that well-in-matters of State, including the bud- night to

typhoid lovely sound grassfields fenced with attack of

direct demand The people will have no hedges and attendant ditches, has and less altitude than in America. He played many sterling games been for generations for fox-hunt-In the swift holocaust of tumbles Burglippe will give him the exformed circles in London are acep get.

In that big Yuorn run, no serious Kaiser as a brother-in-law, has

once earned his Times" to the effect that the White voice in the selection of Assembly 30 day's sight (private

paper) report that he

the Government. na outside right in the Recreios ing the centre of the universe. He casualties were reported out of the issued an indignant denial of the tical of the report in the "New York

On Yokohama living as, a dancing partner and Engineering Corporation of New members, all of whom are to be 1st XI. and has represented Hong often rides, too, in steeplechases. two-score or more of fails.

wishes the statement Contradicted laion from the Abyssinian Govern-appointed by

On demand When The Prince Hunts.

He York is likely to obtain the conces- Primo de Rivera has promised, how- as it "annoys the Princess." Kong in nutches with Shanghai he- There are probably twenty amateur

for every When the Prince of Wales is in

insiais also on a correction of his tin, who recently returned to Abbys-ever, to give all shades of public

(per tnel) tween the Portuguese commun- riders in England in steeplechases

Leicestershire; he generally ap

age "he is not twenty-three but sin from Abbyssinian Govern-opinion a consulting voice, exclud- Gold Leaf, 100 fine

school whom he ousted from their Sovereigna

buying rate) ities: Interport honours may have and cross-ountry races

comes a news pears in the huntingfield three or twenty-eight." The bride, who is

posts.

Silver (per oz.) been his had he the opportunity to one in America. develop with more experience.

Item announcing that the Prince four days in the week. He hunts alxty-two, bitterly complains ofment to build a dam across the Blueing only politicians of the eld most parily in age and says that ex-water supplies of Egypt and the The Assembly is expected to meet has had a fall and after a dozen often there with the Quorn and Press attacks as regards the dis-Nile, thus having control

Belvoir, two or more of auch episodes ninety-the nine.out of a hundred Americans famous Hunta in England. When perience compensates him for what Sudan. have come to the conclusion that he is out, the field of riders is he lacks in age.] he is a poor rider with an insecure always increased, running up to seat, and have prosceded to make 260 or 300. Although always turn- ed out in workmanlike style, he is merry over his repeated mishaps.

farthest from the typical Leices- tershire hunting dandy.

fever.

an

His relatives and friends will re- celve much sympathy in their loan. Mr. Fuertes had been employed for some time by the Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd.

FOOTBALL.

Now and again

What Happens. American readers, unacquainted with fox-hunting and steeplechas- ing, have, after rending reports of HONG KONG GARRISON POOT the Prince's falling, construed the

BALL LEAGUE.

of the

As he joins the big, field of riders at the Meet, men who know him raise their hand in formal salute episode as one in which the royal exactly as they would with one or answer his similar rider took the initiative in falling. another,

was greeting. If a boy or a rough What happened, of course, that the horse fall-a matter is-countryman holds a gate open for October 31.-H.Q. 1 K.O.S.B, 4 evitably frequent with a bold and him, the Prince is ready D. Co. K.0.S.B. Nil.

When than the average rider. November 1.-C. Co. K.O.S.B. Glucky rider in the "ying coun- sincere with his thanks, more so

hedge-and-

Resulta.

tries" of Leicestershire. one's horse jumps a

D. Co. K.O.S.B. Nil; A Co. K.O.S.B. I R.E. and R. Signs. N.

November 3.--H.Q. 1 K.O.S.B. 7 ditch to strike a boggy or slippery place, plowed land, or the like, and R.A.O.C. Nil.

comes down sprawling, it is ob- Matches For Next Week. November 7.-R.A.M.C. v. A. Co,vious that the law of gravity will K.O.S.H. Referee: Bdr. Britnell,

RA.

November 8.-D. Co. K.O.S.R. v. R.E. and R. Siga. Referee: L-Cpl. Hey, R.A.M.C.

Sut.

November 10.-R.A.D.C. v. A. Co. K.O.S.B. Referee: Pte. Blackwool R.A.M.C.; C. Co. KO.S.B. Referee: H.Q. 1 KO.S.B. Hysan, R.A.M.C.

November 11.-H.Q. 2 K.O.S.B. v. R.A.M.C. Referee: L.-Sgt. Bunt- ing, K.O.S.B.

All matches are at Sookumpoo. Kick off at 4.15 p.m.

GOLF.

PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION-

SHIP.

Dallas, Yesterday. In the third round of the pro- fosafonn] championship Turnean beat Sarazen 3 up and 2 to play: Hagen beat Armour 4 and 3: Golden beat Gallett 4 and 2; and Espinosa bent Dutra one up-Reu- ter's American Service..

JOYCE SCORES AGAINST ROGER.

Worplesdon, Oct, 20.

In the final of the Mixed Four- somes Tournament, over 36 holes, Tolley and Mlas Joyce Wethered beat Roger Wethered and Mic. de la Chaume, the holders, 3 and 2.

The weather was fine and there was a gallery of spectators. For

the first time the Wethereds' op- posed each other in an open com- petition.

All four are winners of a Bri- tish open championship, but only Joyce Wethered lived up to her reputation. She was undeterred by the reckless hitting of her part- | .ner. She played throughout.

superbly.

Roger Wethered and Tolley play- ed several erratic shots, so the girls had to explore thick under- growth in the rough or play from bunkers which trapped their part- ners' shots. Mlle. de la Chaume made many brilliant recoveries, but apart from that could not contri- bute much. Joyce Wethered out- drove and outplayed her.

and

With the Hunt galloping away; he is all for boldness and enthusiasma and is generally one of the half dozen or so who lead the way out of the great crowd striving for a forward place. He is ahead, how- ever, simply by virtue of his nerve and dashing riding; he takes his place as one of the several hundred fox-hunters and takes his chances with the rest of them.

|

TO VISIT THE FAR EAST.

San Francisco, Oct, 29.

of the

Wire

of

On demand

On Calcutta--- Wire

1934

1834

On Singapore— On demand

On Menila-

98 On demand.....

On Shangha!——

......... 78%

861⁄4

twice every month but its various commissions will gather daily, ex cept Sundays and holidays.. Its tenure is three years.

Little Credence.

Rugby; Yesterday, Telegrams from America stating

Members desirous of consulting that the American Engineering FRENCH ATTACHE.Corporation has received a conces- a member of the Government must sion to build a dam: at Lake Tsana, do so in writing giving the minister Abyssinin, find little credence in fifteen days to decide whether he will appeal in t Assembly or well-informed London circles.

It is not thought any such ar-ignore the question. Sessions will be public but the Press reports are rangement could have been made to be subject to the censorship. with the knowledge of the Abys

Under the terms of the decree, After debate, the Major General Gal Dumont, mil-sinian Government since under the legislation will be initiated by the In Washington, arrived here to-day with Emperor Menelik II, that Em-Assembly will return measures to tary attache of the French embassy Treaty of May, 1902, concluded Government. en route to the Far East, where he peror agreed "not to construct or the Ministry with Its suggestione. The measures will visit American and French allow to be constructed any work These the Ministry may accept or He leaves for Hono- across the Blue Nile, Lake Teana, reject, as it sees fit. possessions. lula. on Wednesday-Associated for Sebat, which would arrest the then become law,

The decree has already evoked flow of their waters into the Nile, except in agreement with His Bri- bitter protests from the old guard, Press,

tannic Majesty's Government and but the censorship has prevented all attempts at open eriticism, as the Government of the Soudan."

the government permits the news- The Abbyssinian Government papers to print only what it re- Probate of the will of Chun)

Thas not approached the Brigarda es constructive criticism: not he suspended for even a Royal | rider, and that he must of; neces-

Oficial circles were quick to Ching Heck, late of Lo Lung Hang,

auch 'project 35 that point out that the decree changes sity come down with his mount.→

It is so simple a matter as this

Hungliom, merchant, who died at tish Government in regard to

mentioned in the American nothing in the political situation that has laid the utterly false

the age of 86 years, on February any 13 this year, has been granted to foundation for thousands of quips

The Prince rides in the style Wong Yiu-tung, Chan Woon-chang telegrams, Great Britain, with her nor in the aspect of the country. concerning the Prince's horseman-

affected by most Englishmen, sit- and Chan Lung-cham, merchants, of preponderating, interest in Egypt These quartea also say that the

the government. ship. He is, as a matter of fact, one

"La Nacion," Government news- of the boldent and pluckiest of ting a stronger hold of his horse's No. 45, Bonham Strand East, also and the Soudan, has for many years decree in reality has strengthened

ings from all neighbouring Powers valued At left estate,

to refrain from any netions which paper, said editorially that the As- riders in the hunting field, almost niouth than do good American three friends of the testator. De-been at pains to obtain undertak

sembly may seen. "somewhat dicta- the $58,300 in this Colony. He left! always "on top of the hunt" and riders, who use the "forward" seat ceased ready to take anything that looks and drop their hands before

$1,000 to each of the executors aslight diminish the volume of water torial" yet it marks a great step! its tributaries, forward in that it permits the Gov- a gift for acting as executors, and in the Nile and A First-Class Rider. jumpable standing between him herse “takes off” ut a jump. and his love--the love of every true hunting man-of keeping with Accepting this English style as after a few minor bequests, he left which constitute a vital factor in ernment in exceptional cases to take

Soudan.-British Wireless Service, of the members of the Assembly." his the hourda while they are sweep the technique of the country, as one the remainder of his estate, divid- the prosperity of Egypt and the any kind of action with the advice

ed into six equal parts, to

Referring to the shelving of the ing on with their "line."

must, the Prince appears unques-daughter-in-law, and his second,

present constitution "La Nacion" Baid: The Unreported.

tionably as a first-class rider who Such a keen and ambitioue man has

no more than his share of third, fourth, fifth and sixth song. over the Leicestershire mishaps, considering the many, dar- galloping fields and jumping the scores of ing chances he takes. He goes

strong and fast and straight and to keep with them if horseflesh cani hedges and ditches as they come- "riding straight" is the hunting does not care to ride any horse that possibly make the grade. These characteristics come does not feel the same way about phrase must now and then to grief; it is an inevitable feature of the game. Scent is best, and bounds are running fastest in most English hunting counties, when there has been plentiful rain. This makes the chances for getting a slippery or sticky take-off or land- ing most strong when the pace is fastest. When the Prince's horse goca down through some mistake the animal has made, or through some unavoidable accident, the newspapers make much of it and

IN THIS GAME BETWEEN

SOUTH CHINA AND THE K.O S.B'S WE HAD ESPECIALLY

IT THE

FIRST HALF,

THE SCOTTISH

FOR WARDS

DOING EVERYTHING

BUT SCORE

NO

THE Kose's G.

· CERTAINLY_

010 NOT

LEAVE

Д

ANY STONE PLAYER UNTURNED_

Tolly and Joyce Wethered won the first two holes and led through- out. There were times when recovery by their opponents ap- peared likely, but they always fail- ed to bring it to maturity- "Times of Ceylon."

HOCKEY.

CLUB DE RECREIO v. PUNJABIS

- REGIMENT.

The following will ropresent the Club de Recreto in a hockey match against the Punjabla 6/2 Team at the Marina Ground on Monday at 515 sharp:-F. Barros, D Souza, L. Carvalho, O. Basto, JE. Noronha, Botelho, C. Roza Pereira, D. Lopes, H. Alves, R. Read and H. Botelho. Reserve: A. Silve

FERRY DISASTER.

CASUALTIES NUMBER NEARLY 90.

BC-

(Bank's

104

9.65

26% Bar Silver in Hong

Kong

2% prem Chinese Copper Cents nom. Chinese Copper Cash 6pm. Rate of Native in-

terest...

7%P.Re

Chinese Sub. Coin. 29% % dis.. Hong Kong Sub. Coln.%% prem

LONDON EXCHANGES.

London, Yesterday.

124.05

Milan Berlin

Paris New York Brussels Geneva

4.86 81/82

34.94

25.25

Amsterdam

12.08

89%

20.40

Stockholm

18.16

Copenhagen

18.17

Onio

18.46

Vienna

34.50

Prague

164

Helsingfors

193

Madrid

28.52

Lisbon Athens

2 29/32

366

Bucharest

Rio

Buenos Aire

Shangha! Bombay

Hong Kong Yokohama

Silver Spot

790

5 29/32 *** 47, 53/64 -

2/6/2

1/5 15/16 2/0

1/10 27/32

26%

Silver Forward... 25 1/16

---British Wireless Service.

7,000-MILE AIR MAIL.

8

Paris, Sept. 25. The Latecoere Company, French concern, has secured the monopoly for the mail and passen- ger air services between France and South America, in the face of ctrong competition from Italian, "The dictatorship has done no- thing but suspend the constitution German, and Spanish air lines.

The Journal Officiale" states for the welfare of the counry. This that the Latecoere Company, which right of suspension has been

carries mails as well as passengers knowledged, and in such circum- of the HEROISM BY SCHOOL BOYS.

stances the Assembly has been from Toulouse to Casablanca în created to give the people & chance Morocco, has received the Govern- ment's sanction to organise an air Sydney, Nov. 4. to air their views of the four years line from Toulouse to Buenos Aires The casualties in the ferry boat of dictatorship.

and the promise of a subsidy. The disaster so far total 86.

"It appears to us that it is total distance is approximately The dead include Mrs. Millicent patriotic to contribute to the inno-7,000 miles. The mails take three Bryant, one of Australia's firat vation, or at least view it respect- weeks to reach Buenos Aires by women aviators.

fully, and not condemn it. History steamer. The French air line un six will be the final judge."-Associat- dertakes to deliver them in seven

days.

it. He even insists on horses that Prince of Wales are felt and sym- "take hold" with a will. His mountapathised with by everyone in Eng- Not only the pinkcoated are always equipped with plain land. snaffle bits, instead of the "double" fraternity, but everyone has a smile bridles which help a rider so much and an admiring word for the friendly and plucky young Royal more to curb a pulling horse.

Divers have brought up The true picture of the Prince on for-hunter. Indeed, perhaps noth- horseback shows a quiet, unassuming in generations has done more bodies. They counted 18 others ed Press. ing. courteous and kindly young to bring the institution, of British entangled in the wreckage of the man, a capable and vigorous horse- royalty close to the hearts of the ferry boat: man, whose youth and high spirits common people than the Prince's bubble over as soon as hounds "go enthusiasm, gameness, and kindli- away" and who is then on his wayness in the hunting-field.

K.O.S.B. IN INACTION!

[Coming]

UP SLA

DAILY

THEY WOULD PASS

NEATLY TO EACH OTHER.

WHERES

THAT

BALL

-THEY WENT AFTER ANYONE

WHO HAD HAD THE BALL,

THIS

ZEVEREST.

OF THE Kas B's.

HIS CHIET

KOBBY 15

·SCORING FROM THE HALF-WAY

LINE.

SPURT FOR GOAL,

BUT NEVER SUCCEEDED IN WAKING UP THE CHINESE Gon

I'VE

NOT

HAD IT SINCE-

we KICKED OFF

AND EVEN THOSE WHO WERE VEVER LIKELY TO HAVE IT.

VERY SMART- RECOMMENDED FOR CUP-TIES, "SENI-PINMS AND

•CHARITY: THE CHINESE GOALIE

GEMATCHES, CERTAINLY PUT UP A FEN

NEW STYLS IN HATS FOR SOKLER

K.O.S.B. v. South China.

A LITTLE LOW BROW ALTHOUGH SUITABLE

FOR WHEN RAYING CLUBS FROM. HUNG HOM DISTRICT.

AND IF THIS KIND OF THING SPREADS

•THE FOOTBALL'ASSOON WILL BE SENDING IN A PROTEST TO THE HATTERS

STAR UNION

I

Accounts of the disaster show that many deeds of heroism were performed by school boys and others who saved girls and other children unable to swim.-Reuter.

CINEMA NOTES.

"MICHAEL STROGOFF"-FINAL

SCREENINGS.

The splendid screen' version of Jules Verne's great story "Michael. Strogoff," which has been drawing crowded houses to the Queen's Theatre since Tuesday will be screened for the last time this evening. The picture is the great- est ever made under French au- spices and should on no account be missed.

Other pictures Blowing for the last time this evening are Cecil B. De Millo's notable society drama ""Triumph" at the Star Theatre, with Rod La Rocque and Leatrice Joy: and the feature film "New Broome," with Neil Hamilton and Besale Love, at the World Theatre.

The official film record of the Dempsey-Sharkey Fight will also be screened at the World Theatre for the last time, this evening..

ROYAL ABSENT.

His Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government has given his assent, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty the King, to the following Ordinances pass edby the Legislative Council:-:

Ordinance No. 18 of 1927.—An Ordinance to provide for the incor- poration of the Procurator in Hong Kong of the English Assistancy of the Jesuit Order. Dele

Ordinance No. 19 of 1927.An Ordinance to amend the General. Loan and Inscribed. Stock Ordin ance, 1913,

Ordinance No. 20 of 1927 An Ordinance to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance, 1884,0/

TRUE TEST OF MERIT. You judge a man not by what he promises to do, but by what he has done. That

test. the only true Chamberlain's Cough Remedy judged by this standard has no. superior. People everywhere speak of it in the For sale highest terms of praise. everywhere.

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