1948-01-16 — Page 12

BUREN

THE PERFECT

SWISS WATCH.

CHINA MAIL

SOCCER FANS DEMAND

Japan Goes Hot On

Nationalisation

Tokyo, Jan, 15.

The Japanese Govern- ment, which has national- ised horse-racing and in a half-hearted way national- fed coal mines, soon may find itself in the Hat Springs

nationalisation

Kyodo reported that the Welfare Ministry was con- sidering presening to the Diet a proposal for State control of the hot springs for which Japon is famous. The measure proposes Stato

ecm-

control of the heat, steam and Kases from the hot springs by the estab-

shment of special Fiftee to safeguard the springa and ensure their es for public benefit.-As- sociated Press,

HOME LEAGUE

Scotland Beats Ireland

Glasgow, Jan. 14. Firty thousand spretators saw Scotland beat Ireland by three goals to nil in an Inter- national later-League Match at Ce Park this afternoon.

Peatlant led in. 28 minutes when Bonfiadon headed hum fra erner kick and Seof Tad led by this goal at hal time.

The crowd increased by 10. mai for tips second half whis te land had plenty of the play with at being able to breat Selal's d.fence.

MORE OF THE REFEREES

(By "Rover")

Those who have followed local soccer closely since thie Liberation must view, with growing con- cern, the unsatisfactory manner in which many games are being handled by referees.

Many of the decisions given on the field of play are Incomprehen sible and are, to say the feast of It, farcical. Deliberate fouls are at times Igntred and in many cuses, when a foul is committed. the wrong player is pensilsed. It would be no exaggeratlin to my hot much of the Ill-feeling which rers into certain games is the Brect outcome of incompetence on The part of the referee.

It must not be forgotten that as

far 85 the Chinese players are ncerned, muny of them have raduated from the ranks of mittatura football and are not well versed in the rules. Theat players actually

As they play,

jearm

As a result, the decisions of a feree become indelibly impress-

their minds.

At A Loss

If they are allowed to get away with saune miringement of rules in one gems through the incom netenes of referce, they are at

a

1w to understand why they should be penalised for doing the same thing in mother game, Un Cantelously, they gather the im pression that the referee is hinsed in favour of their opponents.

The same remarks apply equal- ly to a large proportion of the peetat rs, who likewise have only

• superficial knowledge of the rules and allow themselves to bt anded by the decisions of a re- letes.

While on the subject of referees

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to indulge in too much Inter- passing of the buil between themselves, when more

open methods, such as those adopted by their opposite numbers, would have proved prostable.

The advantage of sending the ball out to the wingers was re- feeted in the fact that each of the four goals notched by Navy

were notred

as a result of the ball going down the wing.

Advantage

Kitchen, the Navy right-winger. gave an exhilirating display and tised his speed to good advantage, He is

on clusive runner and proved that he is not afraid to inke a shot at gini when given the opportunity. Provided he it not transferred to some other prt, more should be heard of" this promising young player,

Buffs have improved cordiler- ably since their first appearance in the League. If they are able to retain their present players

and at the same time strengthen their defensive play, they should cause many an upset before the season ends.

Their forward line is very fast' and the speed with which they move the bull is likely be worry many defencts, particularly those which take time to settle down.

Dashing

Gravesen, as leader of the al- tack, to a player of the dashing type who knows how to make the best use of his wingers. On the right, he is supported by two very

it would perhaps be pertinent Sydee and Jensen, draw attention to a very undesir | hardworking uble practice on the part of erplayers.

and

resourceful

ah referves who consider them- Cunningham and Mockler form selves to be more experienced and a dangerous left-wing combina

que thun thers.

tion and

always need careful These referees have been heard watching. Mackler's display to)

upenly criticize, from the pubdate has been very impressive, Ite stands, a fellow referee who Andreasen, their goalie, is very sbanding a game.

safe in his handling of the ball The practice is all the more un-and positions himself well. desirable when one takes into The defeat of the Buffs.on Arconscnsiderati n the fact that a large Saturday last at the hands of number of the rpretators under-Navy was largely due to the fat- and English and when they hear lure of the backs and half backs

ferees in the stands criticizing to work in unison.

kevin rainuves, from the end Helisto scored his geal and Dunentisen put in the Third two minutes from times Reuter,

HAD A TASTE

FOR JEWELLERY

womati

the referee on the field, they are In the first half, they had the quick to see on such criticisms opposing attack completely bot when the decision or lack of netled up, but in the second half. tinn the part of the referee on the story was different and the the field, is against their own fav suikers were able to capitalize on ourites.

the wide gaps in defence.

They immediately

Sui King-kau, 26, married

pass word wil sentenced to two round that even referees seated months hard labour by Mr. in the stands do not agree with J.G. Conklin at Central Magis- the action of the referee on the

field. mley yesterday when she plead-!

ed guilty of the theft of $600, a gold bangle, gold chain and three gold rings.

de-

Heckling

Cases At

Criminal

This eventually leads to the re- force on the field being heckled by dissatisiled spectators. another should, it is telt, be re

Any criticism of one referee by served for the monthly meeting of referees, when the pres and cons of the manner in which a game was handird could be discussed in The proper atmosphere.

Sey- who consider

It should be the duty of those slons will open at the Suprenio themselves mor Court on Monday, when pleas

Sessions

S.I. Gordon said that fendant was formerly employed 1s a servant at No. 17 Ting So Street Weat, She resigned on Sept. 18 to go to the country.

On Monday her mistress re- cognised a ring on the hand of one of her fokin us resembling hers. On enquiries ahe was told experienced and quaited to help in the following cases will be that it had been given to him by the Seas experienced and qualified taken: defendant some time ago. The over the sille.

The January Criminal

HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1948.

THE HOUSE OF

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Tel. 88188

White Sails Shaking INDIANS MAKE 373 FOR

Fiere's one of the last of the best with her white salls shining in the gleam of a wintry sun, the four-makt÷ ed 3,200-ton Barque "Pamir." made a perfect picture for an aerial photographer as she travelled up the English Channel.

She arrived 79 days after leaving Wellington, New Zealand, 13,000 miles away.

One of the few remaining sailing vessels in ocean trade, the "Pamir" carries an acre of canvas when in full sail.

She won the 1939 windjammers grain race, reaching Englund 90 days after leaving Port Victoria,

Australia. Associated Press Photo!.

Jap General Says He Gave U.S.

6 Weeks' Notice

Tokyo, Jan. 15.

General Akira Muto, one of the 25 Japanese former warlords on trial before the Interna- tional Military Tribunal for the Far East, warned the American military attache "In Tokyo on Oct. 8, 1941, that it was possible "you will be fighting us in six weeks in Manila," according to prosecution evidence admitted by the Tribunal today.

Major F. D. Merrill testified very unpleasant fkrowell by affidavit that Muto told him. messago,” "There is no longer any real: Then followed the remark that hope of settling problema be the armies might find them- tween our countries by talks selves fighting. “In six weeks", among diplomats The matter said Major Merrill United

Press. la one for armies to settle"

Major Merrill was invited by Muto to take part in the meet- ing, which lasted for more than one hour, shortly before Major Three Charged mistress then found out her loss current season been experiencing | allas Tam Woh: Wong Ng, alins Japan and Muto, blantly warned Navy, who have throughout the Chan Teal allas Ng Ming, Merrill was scheduled to leave and on information given by the great dimculty in fielding a re Kwong Lam allaa Chan Kui: him he (Muto) might have "a fokl, defendant was arrested at gulor team cach work, have at Lee

With Forging No. 88 Queen's Road West, Inst struck winning patch.

Chol: Wong Ping-kwan, very unpleasant, farowell; pro It is a great credit to the sports allas Wong Kwan, alias Wong sent for the Major, according Tical Notes Soveral dog owners were sum. manship of the wallors that al-Fat-kwan: Tao Sun, allas Tse to the evidence. moned at Central Magistracy winning any

though they have no chance of Sang, allas Tae. Chui-san, Tsol,

"Three. "It is possible that the armies

Chinese Yuen Ming, (foki), yesterday for allowing their senior Division, they never fall to on: Ng Yung-tak, allas Ng Muto told, the American, officer. honourg in the Nam: Chan Tim, allas Chu Tak can do this without fighting,"

Wong Ful (travelling, trader and: duga abroad without a muzzle field a team. It is a spirit which Yuk Tung, allas Chan Wing "Therefore I think you should

Sai Hang-kee. (assi or lend.

many civilian clubs should emul-

iran import and tant D.C. Davle, of 887 the Peak. ato,

kwan and E. Chising... allas endeavour to report to your cup- "export" "firm)--were charged and R. Gortion of 354 The Peak, team last week, when they beat Fing-hing, alias Chang Chu- army.

The one weak link in the Navy Chang Wing-hlog, allos

before. Mr. F., X. d'Almada Chan eriors, that Japan has a good were cautioned, and B. Maras Buffs, was the attack.

-at"Central - Maglakrácy yes- of 166 Barker Road, was fined side forwards

The in- shun

terday"" with...the unlawful. (Breach of Deportation "I do not care how you crit possession of forged. Heat were inclined to Orders). hang on to the ball too long and

ielzo us, but, you should bobank notes to the face careful to say, only actual facts,

$15.

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Breaks

Bao Dai With Viet Minh

Paris, Jan. 15.

Bao Dal, former Emperor of Annam, today public.

ly broke with the Nationalist Viet Minh Government in Indo-China. The Former Em- perror announced he was. willing to resame : his throne.

Ho Chuon and Chan Tong If you (armed robbery and possession of arms and ammunition).

Chang Chung-man and Chung Tak-cheong allas Hung Cheuk- wing (robbery, by two or more:: assault with Intent to rob and possession of arms and ammuni- iton.

Wong Sau-chat and Leung Hung, (assault with intent to rob, possession of arms and am- munition);

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cannot convey to your people the true state of things, I am afraid 1. must give you

esine of sz0deo, tetapkan

They were rentaltdød n Week hi Police custody,

Tiger Balm King Has Newspaper Birthday

The Tiger Baum King, Aw Boon-1

litary in "khe: near future in Kang under an› American mah

lan * policy of "all truth

at the 19th anniversary qoĵaŭration of bin In an interview published by The one time Emperor blamed

Chan Timmillas Chu Tak-on newspaper, the rain Chew Jie rad,” this aftert the Paris gewspaper "Le the lack of a genuine govern (burglary and receiving stolen payers in the Malayan dapital of Kuala Monde", Bao Dai emphasised he ment in Indo-China for the property at

Penang and Ipoh also celebrated. was not seeking the throne. He absence of a

Over 2,500 guests attended the fiddl French Indo

Chan: Kwong," aliss Luk Bik- said he would accept coronation Chines, fronty, He said other cheong and Luk. Shlupo" (rob- Singapore celebration sới chị - Hów, .48 4 "duty" if chosen, domo wise he has only "disagreements bory by two or more, possession Par: Swimming Club gwhich “ÁN cratically. He wferred to the in details" with the Franch of arms" and "Ammunition; and donated to the Singapore public-prio Vaishal Bao Da, who abdicated in Leung Chi-woon, Li, Ming A torrent downpour to Vietnam "ghost govern

conspiracy to commit robbery) to the outbreek of they

A`torrepijal,- dawḍpbur government la preventing me 1046, complated discussions on and Lauf Kang (copppiracy to The guast of hotidur in from receiving Official Investi Tunsday with Emile Bollaert, commit robbery and possesion of war Dr. Wa Pak-abla ture ho sald War French High Commissioner, for arms and ammunition)

Consul General. FE Bao Dai paid he will return Indo-China over his possible] : Fun Lam Crobbery by two or Sir Edward Ghent, to self-oxil Hong Kong, Ho return to the throne and the more--adipuruedi from: -läsf] the Biqlayan Union, and lady nald he would not report to the Indo-Chinens situation, 2 Cleneral Hoskioni),jay AN Vietnam Government, for which pessimism over the outcome of Emer: Ás.

Kuala Lumpur hồ là khoan len sipnam nurelationt rould in i đó chi political adviser, but would you cling of Indo-Chinage (shares on Chźwad21:25 restonive-President Ho Chi Minh if this. Paris stock skrhänge today

Control ReguJRSTAS

4 AGAINST TASMANIAN SIDE

Launceston (Tasmania), Jan. 15.

The Indian cricket tourists, in their return match against Tasmania here today made 373 runs for four wickets.

Travelling Traders Meet Pirates

Sha

A report was made to Tau Kok Police Station by Tee Kwai, travelling trader, that at about 8.30 pm, on Wednesday while transporting a quantity of rice in a small cargo Jank from Chinese territory to Now Ferritory, a small boat with tw men armed with revolvers drew alongside and held up the junk

crew,

Amamath. the Indian cop- tain, chose to bat when he won the togs for the second time agtúnst Tasmania and opened with Sarwate and Irani on a fast wicket.

Tasmania

fielded the RAME team as that beaten ar Hobart, except that Rodwell replaced Diproge.

Tasmania

U.S. Arms Arrive In China

Shanghai, Jan. 15.

The steamship Cliffalda arrived today with a ship- ment of Canadian aris and Mosquito bombers. Tho authorities placed a cordon around the Shanghai Hong- kew wharf to prevent posi=" blo sabotage.

The Cilffside left Canada late in November after la- bour union dificulties and other groups opposing the... · sale of Canadian war sup piles to fight the Commun- ints,

Heavy security units ring-. ed the scene today with the. unloading of the cargo, in-a cluding dismantled arsenal machinery. United Press. and **** 44444

Badminton

Results

met with a quick success for with only five on the board, Irani, who had made several good strokes, was caught behind the stumps on the leg side, attempting to glance Murfelt. Murfett, aided by a wind of half gale force, Richardson bowled steadily.

However, Amarnath joined Sarwate and the pale, batting untroubled and sedately, sent! up the 50 in just over an hour. After ransacking the junk Sarwate's best stroke was at a the robbers

decamped with pull of Richardson for four, CN$1,000,000 and 20 sacks of whlie the Indian

Results of the Men's Doabler fours off the same bowler with were

captain took matches played on Wednesday Another report was made to some fine straighe driven to the the Sha Tau Kok Police Station on. about the same time by three travelling traders to the effect that at about 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday their cargo Junk The medium pace men, Laver which was conveying a large and Rodwell, displaced quantity of rice from Yim Tin opening attack. but did to Sha Tau Kok when their Junk trouble either batsmen, was halled by a pirate junk and cleverly placed

Results of the matches played on their held dp

singica, Monday were:- particularly to the on.

St. John's beat Kowloon Deck, The scoring rate remained 90; St. Mary's beat St. Teresa's B slow when

the leg spinner, 7-2: Sing Tao beat St. Teresa's 'A Waldsley, bowled into the wind Kowloon Tong beat VRC, 8-1: Re-

9-81

Recreio 'A' beat Police, 9-9: and kept the bail well up.

rice.

The report went on further to state that the pirates towed their junk to Chik Hom in Chinese territory where they were relieved of HK$900 and 2,000 plculs of rice.

HE CLIPPED OFF SOME WIRE

·

Medium Paced

the

University 3' beat KCC "A", 7-2: Chinese YMCA bear Kowloon Docks, » 9-0; Recrein 'A' best VRC, 9-01, Uni versity 'A' beat St. Mary's, 5:0;" St. Teresa's beat KCC B

Chong

Wah heat Chinese Sanitary Inspectors, 1-1.

The match between Sing Tao and not Police was postponed. who

Sarwate twice scored fours

creio beat KCC 'B', 8-1..

The match, between University. 'B' off Rodwell with neat lare cute and Chinese YMCA was postponed. and then hooked him enfely over the fence, to reach the before. his captain.

forties

Decisive

Chung Web acored C decisive victory over Chinese Sanitary Inspre- tors in the Badminton League an

W. C. Chung and 8. H. Leung

(Chince Sanitary Inspectors);

At lunch, the pair were still Poon Tin, a 25-year-old un- for

together with the total at 92 Wednesday,

eno, Amarnath had by employed, wanted a few yards then caught Sarwate, both bats of electrical wiring for his own men being 44,-Reuter. use so he decided to some from No. 1071 Canton Road at 5.30 p.m. last Wednes- duy.

clip off

He was seen and arrested. Convicted for attempted lar ceny of electrical wiring, pro- 'perty of the China Light &¦ Power Co; he was sentenced to six months hard labour.by. Mr. Blair-Kerr nt Kowloon yester dhy

BALCONY COLLAPSE

"Starily, before 1.00 p.m. yesterday the collapse of a balcony leading to the kitchen on the first floor of No. 246: Des Voeux Road West quickly brought a salvage tender and an am bulance to the scene.

It was

was discovered that one woman received slight Injuries which did not necessitate bergoing to hospital while four other persons rescued by firemen with ladder, S

sad were

marooned ja... 1ba- kitchen

were

DERBY SWEEP

IS BOOMING

Up to closing time yes. terday, 1.403.000 tickets had been sold. by the Jockey Club: In-tho Big Sweep on the Derby which will bo drawn on Monday,

The prize so far is worth over $820,000

K.C.C. DANCE

.

A subscription, dance will ̄ ba held at the Kowloon Cricket Club tomorrow night starting at 9 o'clock.

:

son and light refreshments will Subscriptions are $2 per per- be served.

lost to Austin Ho and K. C.

Wong (Chung Wah) 13-21 beat Leo Leang and Y. C. Lau

(Chung_Wah)

lost to C. F. Chiu and S. C.

21-15

9-21 Liang (Chung Wah)C.

Fung and B. Y. Ng (Chinese Sanitary. Inspectors): lost to Austin Ho and K. C.

Wong (Chung Wall) 5.21 fast to Leo Leong and Y.-C.

Lau (Chung Wal) lost to C. F. Chiu and S. C.

Liang

and K.

W. S. W Wah).... (Chinese Sanitary Inspectors)

lost to Austin He and K. C.

Wong (Chung Wah)

lost to Leo Leong and Y. C.

Lau (Chúng Wah). lost to C. F. Chlu and S. C.

Laing (Chung Wal)

FIVE MEN HAD NO TICKETS

4-21

3:21

10-21

521

G$21.

by the Captain of the 8,9 As a result of a routine search Volsella, five Chiuchow men wera

'on

A similar dance will also be fund on board without a ticket held on Jan. 31, while a special and without permission and were Chinese New Year's Eve dance handed over to the Water Police EXPLANATION has been arranged for Monday, Wednesday

Feb. 9. Dancing will be from Magistrate, Mr. N. Garland, yo

_Appearing ́ ́before

the Marine Following representations to 0 to 2, a dance band will be terday: three pleaded guilty and the Kowloon Court by the present, anda buffet aupper were each seneneed to crie meth Solicitors of Dr. R. E. N. Nelson served. Subscriptions are 88 hard labour. (Messrs. Johnson

The other two, who pleaded not Stokes & per head and bookings for this Master) with reference to the dance can be made at the club. guilty, were remanded 24 hours. report of the conviction of Sgt

|for further investigation. All these three dances are Kent for dangerous driving open to members and friends.

Sub-Inspector L, Hayrjes prp- Esicuted. which appeared in our issue of Jan 16, Mr. Blair-Kerr, the Miglatrate, with whom our representative has spoken, feels that the impression that Mr. Nelson was "found" at fault shäuld be corrected,

American Shipping Offer To Europe

MY, Blair-Kerr informs UR that any remarks made by him were intended only to indicate that he would take into con Mr. sideration,in' Imposing Д penalty, the defence case that the other car involved was "on the wrong side of the road just prior to the accident.

The officer-in-charge of the prosecution indicated that the

Lewis Douglas, the United States Ambassador

Washington, Jan. 155

to Britain, sald today that the temporary. transfer of American merchantmen to the European nations under the Marshall. Planu would be done for only "A Normal Charter Fee.?.

chase with 25 per

police had already applied for, a to the 16 nailonk in the plan publican representative from Calle

The sale of another 200 vessels, ed by Mr. Wills Bradley, summons, against the driver of would be handleda, he said, Mary Zornia, in the House of Represatie the private car, when he came an Instalment plan”...hire pur-tatives here today, as a threat” tó” out of hospital genres

of the the national security of the United prion paid istədi and the States and a disaster. ptastha For the theft of a fountalcrest apread över a period of years. American Merchant Marine. pen from the person of Caps House Representative Forsign partment proposed the cult

* Giving sevisionón, vbulterie di the Mr. Bradley said the State Dis Jose Ferbegrply MV. Carrick Affairs Comm onella second sale of 205 American whips po „Bona, Cheung Kan-lim 19. ur day of the miplayed, was at Central Magia- | shall`Widus,"

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