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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1927.

TO - MORROW'S FOOTBALL.

ATHLETIC v. AIR FORCE.

Big Match To Be Staged on Club Ground.

OLD RIVALS AT KOWLOON.

The Interport. Trial.

[By "Rover."]

The programme for to-morrow is:-

Hong Kong League Division 1. Kick off 4.00 p.m. Chinese Athletic v. Royal Air Force, Club Ground, Valley. Kowloon v. Hong Kong Football Club, Kowloon.

Recreio v. South China, King's Park.

R.A. V. K.O.S.B. Regiment, Sookumpoo.

Scots Guards v. Police, Chatham Road, Kowloon.

Junior Division (A). Kick off 2.30 p.m.

Kowloon v. Recreio, Kowloon A.F.C.

South China v. H.K. Club Res., South China Ground, Valley. University v. K.O.S.B., Scokumpoo,

Chinese Athletic v. R.G.A. Reserves, Club Ground, Valley. St. Joseph's v. South China (B), St. Joseph's Ground.

Junior Division (B).

LOCAL CRICKET.

CIVIL SERVICE TEAMS FOR SATURDAY.

OTHER 'MATCHES.

Bent the Civil Service C.C. on The following teams will repre- Saturday next

THE CHINA MAIL,

V. Chinese Ree, Club League. G. R. Sayer (captain); A. E.]

DIFFERENT COLOUR.

SOVIET TO GO.

Nationalists Now Determined.

(Continued from Page 13) cently arrived in Canton osten- sibly to serve with the Consulate

Shanghai, Yesterday." The Nationalist Mandate of but in reality' to direct the work ing the short-lived "Red" reaccorded to the Soviet Consuls in of apoliation and destruction dur- December 14 ordered the with-

drawal of the recognition hitherto. gime.

Reds' Last Stand.

Nationalist territory, and also the

The seven men were paraded suspension of the functions of the Wood, B. D. Evans, E. W. Hamilton, round the streets with the rea-Soviet Commercial Agencies. The ||F. J. Ling, T. D. E. Pendered,

Ministry for Foreign Affairs has now instructed that this mandate be executed with vigilance..

B. C. K. Hawkins, A. W. Grimmitt, sons for their sentence enamer H. E. Strange, A. R. Sutherland, ated on placards, before, execution

F. H. Holdman..

Y. H.K. University 2nd, League,

HE. Harper, R. S. W. Paterson, R. R. Davies, R. G. Robertson, W. F. J. Gorvin, W. H. Edmonds, C. Sara, F. H. W. Haynes, V. H. Chittenden, P. J. O'Neill. S. E Alderman. Reserves; E. W. Sim monds, R. Trengrove.

HONG KONG UNIVERSITY.

The following will represent the University 1st XI in a League match against the R.A.C.C. onl Saturday, December 17, at 2 p.m., an the Home ground

South China A v. St. Joseph's, South China Ground, kick off 4.00 p.m. Scorer: Mr. C. L. Tan.

Chinese Athletic v. Kowloon, St. Joseph's Ground, kick off 4.00 p.m. South China B v. Mosters, King's Park, kick off 2.30 p.m. Kung Woo v. Boy Scouts, Yaumati, kick off 2.30 p.m.

C. W. Lam (captain), Dr. D. K. Samy, D. Laing, A. A. Rumjahn, B. P. Ng. J. Barrow, W. Hong Sling S. V. Gittins, A. P. Guterres, F. 1. Zimmern, E. A. Leo.

Umpire: Mr. F. H. Trayes; The following will represent the University 2nd XI in a League match against the C.S.C.C. 2nd XI at Happy Valley on Saturday, December 17, at 2 p.m.

F. Hiptoola (captain), M. B.

was carried out.

The charred remains of what was a row of substantial four storey buildings, numbering over thirty, marks the last stand of the Reds" in the neighbourhood of Tungshan, when hard pressed by the troops of Li Fook-lum. These are on the waterfront visible

from the front reach.

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TROUBLE IN NORTH. Unrest at Shanghai, Kiukiang

and Wuhu.

That the plans of the "Reds" were to create trouble not only in Canton but in all districts where the Nationalist authority ex- tende, is shown by naval wireless messages from Kiukiang and Wuhu stating that there have heen acute labour troubles foment- ed by the extremists.

The "Kung Sheung Yat Po" re- ports extraordinary vigilance by the Nationalist military in

ible labour troubles.

The Nationalist Government Points out that this momentous decision has been forced on them by the startling events in Canton They claim to on December 11, have discovered that this up- reing was made possible because the Soviet Consulate and the Commercial Agencies "were actually accomplices of the Com- manists, having for a long time permitted the use of their pre- mises as a base for Communist

operations," which is a flagrant

violation of international ethics.

Communist Programme. The National Government have learned that similar risings were planned in other important places in Nationalist territory.

The elaborate programme drawn up by the Communist Party for the destruction of the Kuomintang and of the National Government has determined the Government Communists who have always to stamp out the

ger. Troops

for the week end and both at Kow-terport-form Shanghai will have B. N. Sudan, A. B. Sulieman, S. R.

A fine list of matches is arranged Wednesday was certainly up to In- Osman, W. M. Gitting, A. Baker, (Chinese) Shanghai against pos. been a source of incalculable dan- Inon and Hong Kong there are good to look to its football laurels this Sulieman, S. R. Kermani, K. Til were posted in large numbers lof the Nationalist Government | games. The match of the day is season if the Hong Kong forwarda Loke, A. Chan Fook, B. H. Schroter, near the main factory of the interviewed the United States

oc-

Scorer: Mr. G. E. Yeoh.

IN THE NEWS.

tion of centre forward play. Tso ITEMS FROM TO-DAY'S POLICE Kwai-shing outside right was much steadier and did many smart things

REPORTS.

Commercial Press, says the cable.

QUESTION IN HOUSE.

No British Casualties at Canton,

at the Club Ground where the Ath- can reproduce this form. Suen H. T. M. Barma. lefic will oppose the Royal Air Kum-shing the usually safe shot, Force; both teams at full strength missed unaccountably on two and hath at the top of their form.casions as also did Gosano once, The Athletic are fielding heir usual but the general field play and work eleven, a remarkable feature of, of these insides was very fine and. their successful run being the ab- Vernan gave another fine exhibi- sence of injuries to any of their players, this being all the more note- worthy as only on about a couple of

A white terrier dog was yeater- acessions has it been necessary to also his running was very strong, change the team through Lee Wai- whilst Alexander on the left wing day removed to the Mataukok De- kang not being available. With did many clever things, but is in- pot for observation after it had bit-Lucker-Lampson, Under-Secretary the other Clubs nursing several inclined to crowd in on his inside ten Bdr. Greenfield, R.A., at Stone jured players at the present time it men when near his oppoents goal. cutters. Bdr. Greenfield received certainly looks as if the Athletic are Sims and Lim Yuk-ying maintained treatment at the Military Hospital, tnkine their training very serious- their high standard but C. Remedios ly. The Air Force will fully ex. has not yet come back. Lai Yuk- tend the Athletic. as at present they fat at left back kicked strong under than was better ar laying a good game and it pressure and will be a difficult jah for the seler Howard who deputised for Wynn, tors to know what forward to stand Rodger saved many good ones." down now that Bennion is back again and Constable and Gallacher

re

As a trial for our probable and

The mistress of cargo junt No. 1463 has reported to the police that about 8 am, yesterday, whilst the boat was off the No. 8 wharf at Kowloon Godowns, a foki whilst hoisting the sail fell when the anil

moval to the Kwang Wah Hospital, his leg which necessitated his re-

London, Yesterday. Replying to a question in the House of Commons Comdr. for Foreign Affairs, said that so far as was known there had been no British casualties in the re- cent disturbances at Canton. British Wireless Service.

Shameen Defences.

Paris, Yesterday. "Excelsior" reports that the de- The China correspondent of the fences of Shameen are dangerous. ly weak, especially against a night

tric light which certainly would depends upon Canton for its elec- be cut off if such an attempt were siders the settlement is safe only made. The correspondent con- owing to the "natural irresolution of the Chinese."-Router.

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Consul-General, Mr. Cunningham, who is the Senior Consul in Shanghai, and also Major Hilton Johnson, the Commissioner-Gen- eral for the International Settle ment on the same afternoon with reference to the subject of carry- ing out the proposed closure of the Soviet Consulate and the Dalbank who are notorious fiscal agents of the Soviet.

The Soviet Consul-General, Kovlovsky, refuses to make any comment until he receives instruc- tions from Moscow.-Reuter,

Marching Orders.

Shanghai, Yesterday. Mr. Quo Tai-chi. the Nationalist has handed the Soviet Consul Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, General at Shanghai his pass- Nationalist territory within a week-Reuter.

WORLD... THEATRE

LORD LYTTON'S

hoth, playing so well. This possible representatives it was a rope burst, and suffered injuries to attack, as the foreign settlement ports and requested him to leave Sille hou from the kick off as both goal for the Air Force saved many game should be worth seeing and very successful one and Avery in teams will be all out, and both at- more than beat him, having no take are very clever. The Ath-chance with any of the shot which leti's half back line will on Satur- were of the pile, driving nature, A cargo of gingeeng worth $7,000 excepting one which Vernon clever was yesterday seized by the police day be fully extended.

ly walked in. The backs also did on board Messrs. Butterfield and well under great pressure and Swire's B.. "Kanchow." The cargo Wilkes, Welsh and Bailey stuck was being unloaded when the police very smart forward seized it. No information could be grimly to a

Bennion made up for line. Vernon's absence and played well obtained as to the identity of the

imported of the cargo. with Gallacher and Constable in nippy forward line the left wing if anything being more prominent an The police yesterday seized 80 Wednesday than Barch and Rob- taels of raw non-Government opium At Kowloon the match of the day bins. The next Interport Practice on beard the s.s. "Fookshing" at the will be meeting of the two premier match will be on Xmas Eve at Kowloon wherf. Civilian Clubs when the Hong Kong the Club ground practically the not claimed and no arrest was made. The opium was Club can be relied on to make the home team go the full course to sume team being chosen for the Interport side the Athletic's backs

The Borderers should beat the R.G.A. at Sokunun hat the R.G.A. can not be relied on to lose at any time and a good Army match with plenty of hard and good football should reward spectators at the South China Command ground.

the

TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW,

secure the points, Kowloon are on being given a trial together. o the ungrade and will field a strong side, with possibly a couple of surprises forward, while Club are still suffering from in- juries to players and may have to find substitutes for Scott and Simu son, the left wingers. However in there games local rivalry courta very much and a very keen game is antieinated with plenty of rousing

football.

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The following have been selected to represent the Kowloon 1st XI in their League Match against the Hong Kong Club on Saturday, December 17, en Kowloon Ground. Kick off at 4.80 p.m.:-

Angus, Wheeler, Dodshon, Dueet, Sims, Hedley, Pile, May, Northey, The Reerein are also showing an Tiernan, Miles. Reserves: Vickara. Injured list owing to

strenuous matches. and against

Kowloon Ground. Kick off at 2.30 p.m.

The following have been selected some very to represent the Kowloon 2nd XI South China which world ordin- in their League Match against the arily be regarded as a snin for the Recreio on Saturday, December 17, King's Park team, the home team will have to field one or two Re- serves but even so despite the big support which a Chinese team always receives at King's Park, Gosano and his Inds should secure two points. The game will be very keen and will probably-draw the largest gate despite the strong: counter attractions.

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The Scots Guards'v. Police game at Chatham Road is Kowloon's third attraction and the Police will en- deavour to recover a bit of their old form as their last two or three games have shown a falling off. But the absence of one or two players in the, Police Team makes a big difference and if the Police can field a full team the Guards will have to work very hard for a win. However, I fancy the Guarda' chances. as they appear a good all- round team and without having' many outstanding stars the team generally is sound with no weak spota and will improve more yet.

Wood, Bilas, Pasco, Dunnett, Skinner, Blacklock, Reed, Clark, Spary, Muir, Eastman. Reserves: Easterbrook and Nicholls.

CUP SOCCER.

KETTERING OUT OF CONTEST.

London, Yesterday.

In the replayed cup match Charl- ton beat Kettering 2-1-Reuter,

BOXING SCENE.

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TROUBLE FOLLOWS FAILURE TO APPEAR.

2 Los Angeles. "Ace". Hudkins, of Nebraska, claimed the welter-weight cham- The Junior Programme "A" Divi plonship of the world here when sion does not contain anything out- Jes Dundee, of Baltimore, failed to standing, the Borderers, and St.turn up.

Joseph's should both win, while After a long delay, following the Kowloon Reserves and Recreio. Re- preliminary fights, Hudkins came serves should provide a real match into, the ring and sat there for and very little In the result. The fifteen minutes, after which he left, Club Reserves and the Chinese Ath-as Dundee did not appear Bhort letic should also win but neither ly afterwards Hudkins came back are dend certe. In the "B" Divi- fully dressed and it was announc- sion Chinese Athletic should gathered on behalf of the Nebraska the points against Kowloon. III and Wild-cat" that he claimed the title. Kung Woo, Moslems, and South The crowd began voicing their China "A" look likely winnere.

disappointment and loudly demand- ed their money back.

One section The Interport Practice match on

of disgruntled Wednesday last was a capital game abs" started smashing chairs, and and although the Interport team de- as they showed signs of causing feated the Royal Air Force by the an ugly riot squads of police were fairly substantial margin of 4 goals rushed to the ringside to quell the to one, the Air Force played quite uproar. The announcement that a good game and were only beaten the money paid for admission would the brilliant passages of the be refunded, however, pacified the

port" forward line which on crowd;"

Mrs. Reynolds living at the Old Leather Factory, Kowloon City, has reported to the police that early yes terday morning someone entered her room and stole a worth $350.

diamond ring

TRADE LOSSES.

Story, of Customs' Returns.

Shanghai, Yesterday. The Customs. returns for the Shanghai's imports have decreas last eleven months show that

ed by twenty-eight per cent., and the exports by nine per cent.

Canton's imports and exports have both compared with the same period last year and the downward trend continues.- Reuter.

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