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TELEGRAMS.

DER OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD "

SERVICE

CHINA SERVICE. THE CHINESE CONSTITUTION.

PEKING, March 20th. The draft of the Constitution, upon completion by the Committee will be

CORRESPONDENCE-

TIGER

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

DALLY PRESS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY MARCH 21st, 1914.

Hongkong, 20th March, 1814. Sin-1 am bound to admit that they told nw not to, as I was leaving the ILERA

not to meaning in full not to walk down from the Peak to my happy bonte on the Lower Levels. We had talked

tiger all dinner, and well.

A BOMBARDIER'S CALLANT DEED.

PRESENTATION OF ROYAL HUMĀNU BOCJETT'S

SUPREME COURT.

Friday, March 20th,

IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

REES DAVIES, KO

"ANGOLD, RUSE.

At the conclusion of field fring exercises yesterday afternoon, all that BEFORE THE Chik? JUSTICE, SIR WAL troops of the garrison were assembled on a bill side beyond Kowloon Old City There HE Major General Kelly pre sented the bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society to Bombardier E Ashton of the 83rd Company R.G.A. awarded for his gallantry in rescuing the

Fung Yi Lai Yat and Chang pleaded

not guilty to tw

two charges Bernad robbery

Loi of

The Attorney-General (Hon. Mr. JA8 Budinil)), proscented on behalf of the defended

LOCAL SPORT-

CRICKET

KOWLOON THE XAYT.

The undermentioned have been selected to play for K,C,C. to-day i at Kowloon against Navy O.C., commencing at 2, pmJP Robinson (Captain), J, H. Mead Stalker, W. Kay, A. R. F. Haven, B. D. Evans, KR Macaskill, W. L. Weager, W. T. Elson, Dr. C. Forsyth, and FJ de Rome.

transmitted for further revision to the have a habit of rambling but after darkorow of a junk at Lemun during the Crown, but the prisoners wore This 101 Ride

Board of Councillors (the now designa tion of the Political Committee). After wards it will be laid before the new Parliament for definite acceptance.

The Committee for the Constitution will hold the fire regular sitting on

March 25th The meetings will be secret. The Chairmann is to receive a monthly

Kalnty of 8800 and the members 2000,

REVOLT OF PEASANTS IN SHANSI.

Perino, March 20th.

secking that (and whom they may typhoon last August devour. It really might be dangerous, especially as the Peak Road is just beneath the road on which the tiger bad left undeniable braces (puce every true sportsman in the Colony), of his existence But I said I would and I did, as I have just cause to remember. For hardly had

Watson (foreman), J. M P. Tavares A. J C. de Bilva, M. A des Remedios, The jury empanelled was Messrs. J. R.

The Attorney-General said that that PD. Cordeiro, H, L. Jorge, and A. W

common in that Colony The three ren was a case which was unfortunately very

able characters, the sort of men who were in the dock appeared to be very undesir looking about for crime. They” CATUS on the 24th of February and apparently down from Canton on the night steamer mads up their minds on the journey to twenty-four hours of their arrival in the commit an armed robbery, for within morning they had carried out their nation These were the sort of men the Colony could very well do without. The

fixture is to be played

cook, E. L. Braga, H. H. Tayler, W. H -to-day, av 2 p.m., on the C.C.C. Ground

Vivensb, J. V. Broga, R. A. Carvalho, 0.0.0. team-L. A. Rose, G. A Han-

R. Brea R. Pestonji, G. E. Lace, FK. Tata, and

FOOTBALL NOTES.

draw the HMS Tamar team from both that it has been found necessary to with

I am sorry to hear from official sources

the Hongkong and the United Services League Competitions adduced for this step is the impending

The

departure of the flotilla of destroyers for

reason

I making the presentation, Major General KELLY And Officers, non conimissional officers and men of the South China Command I paraded you here today to do honour to a brave man. I have been directed to present to Bom bardier Ashton, &rd Company RGA 1 started on the stoop decline - this decoration in recognition of a gallant umbrageous

(or more ombrageous) ere I saw two sparks of fire to the lot of a Commander and, with the properly,deed. No more pleasing duty can fall close together, gently moving, as of one exception of the VC, there is no decor who watched passing things and mention a man should be prouder to wear the cyts of the biger were fixed upon me, Most of you know the story, how, in the making me, though otherwise. a brave tearing wind and raging sea of the heavens, they presently fittered in such Ashton effected the rescue of some 17 a way as to proclaim them mere fireflier Chinese sailors. I am sure Bombardier So taking heart v grace I continued my Ashton will agree with me that great descent; but there was the tiger, or at aradiis due to those coutrades who assist cast his flashing eyes, flashing straight ed him and without who help his ate from the bushes to the right of me gallantry would have born of no avail This time my heart went pit-a-pat, and I am confident you will all join with me THE EXTRADITION OF POLITICAL 1 wished I had never started. But an congratulating Bombardier Ashton few steps further revealed the eyes of other tigers, a dozen or more, and I knew and in wishing him a long life in which them now for the lights of far outoon! to wear this decoration and, further, in Th Prime Minister, Sun Pao Chi, courage and all my scouting Instincts it may be joined by many others."

So onward once again with plucked-up tha hope that before the end of his service has proposed to the President to enterrier upon how has the His Excellency then pinned the meds brief space, however, this time they was into negotiatione, firstly, with the United no mistake about it, I was not dreaming States, in the matter of the extradition and my head was clear though not cool, There, right alisad of me, in my path, were the real tiger's eyes, and the owner of them moving slowly upwards: slowly, as the beast crept upwards to meet his coming prey. This time my heart stopped beating. What a fool I had been

The population at Yuehsien, in Shansi Scout, shiver in my pumps. Thank typhoon of 17th August lasi, Bombardier story was of the tisual character and was the North, and the consequent inability i

attacked the Magistrate's Yemen, in protest against a payment demanded for the new deeds of landed property.

The district official had forty of the disturber shot.

CRIMINALS.

PERING, March 20th.

of political criminals.

EUROPEAN SERVICE.

GERMANY'S GROWING FINANCIAL

STRENGTH

BERLIN, March 19th The Prussian Minister of Commerce said at the yearly banquet of the Cham bers of Commerce that Germany's ability to grant foreign loans was growing.

AFFAIRS IN TURKEY.

not to accept the offer of a friendly gun, just for fear of chaff. What was a stick against such a foe? Thank heavens, once mute; t trs only two chair coming leisurely Peakwards and (quite contrary to regulations made, in that belinif) two abreast with belated revellers from below

I breathed again, soon I should be safe

on the Bombardier's jacket and shook him by the hand

The cheers which brought this pleasing ceremony to a conclusion were given no less heartily by the Indian troops then by their British comrades.

CHARGES AGAINST A SECOND OFFICER

CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED FOR TWELVE MONTIS

At the Marine Court yesterday, before Commander (Harbourmaster and Marine Magia Basil Taylor, R.N. trate), Lieut T. D Sharp, R.N., Capt.

M. Robins, and Capt. J. W Evana, the master of the British steamer Foochois, Capt. John Robert Oven, charged his former Second Officer, John Fraser, with on duty, on three pccasions being under the Influence of liquor whilst

It is a pity

very simple vis; the same old ruse being to find sufficient players. adopted. The men armed themselves that we shall not have the opportunity with kaires and than they went to the of seeing the sailors in opposition to at the door. The occupant asked who senior clubs again, for their displays are house of a respectable man and knocked was there and what was wanted and one always worth watching, and they nake of the men said that a gentleman had sent good opponents. Besides, it is hardly opened and the men then rushed in. One of the men saized the occupant by the Naval Club to have to take this course, him with a note. The door was then satisfactory to the management of the

However, the men had counted without sympathy for ich & tame ending to his throat and attempted to throttle him and Mr. Secretary Braith is entitled to their host, because he seemed to be a man unwearying efforts. This season has of courage and respires He grappled taught us many things, and one of them shouted. The man apparently became with the Army camping for three months. with the mer, throw off his assailante, matches as possible till March What in the advisability of leaving as few

run and caught one and the police weured many blank days have to be allowed for, frightened and ran away. The occupant manoeuvres, ship exercises, and the like the other two. It was supposed that there and this will doubtless be kept in mind

was a fourth, but he managed to get away, each of the no, and, when they were A knife was found in the possession of charge and also before the Magistrate they made statements which were of such a nature that he was surprised to find that they had pleaded not guilty,

Evidence was then called.

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The immediate results of the HM.S. Tamar's retiremont are that the lougue tables assume a completed aspect, as will be seen from the appended lists. In the Hongkong League only two more games WATCHMAKERS The prisoners were sentence to fire have to be decided the Club oppose the years hard labour and were ordered to D.CLL and the RG.A. But the destina- receive twelve strokes with the cat. tion of the trophy is settled The Duke For a similar offence two other Chinese of Cornwall's Light Infantry are assured remarking that they did not want people matches go. They have lost only once- received a like senteng, his Lordship winners no matter how the remaining !-Suddenly a monstrous form came hurtling through the air, over bushes,

to terrorise people. of that olibre coming down from Canton to the Gurmers on February 21st by 40 market rocks, eyes flashing, no nonsense

while the next nearest, the R.E. and the this time. The light was on his victim

THE YMCA. CONCERT.

R.G.A. have dropped five and six poinst BERLIN, March 19th

in the twinkling of one of those flashing

respectively, and it will be the universally eyes, he had him in his clutches as he The Paris Temps insinuates

A expressed opinion that they well deserve. that stood over him, dallying with him as with

YMCA concert to-night promises to Bat it is different in the United

the bonour The programme provided for the Generál v. Liman is trying to instigate which was the tenderest part of bis lots

which has been seen, in Hongkong for has to come, and it comes to-day This AMERICAN WATCHES. a tender morsel, evidently pondering

one of the best concert programmes Services League. Here the great fight Turkey to take military preparations in to start upon. I saw, believe me, I speak Captain Owen stated that on the 3rd long time. The promoters are to be the situation on the morning of the Armenia against Russia. This says the upturned in frenzied fear, I heard, or of the Yangtase he went to the bridge, chica classical programme for the Bret equal at the top with eight points from the truth, I saw the victim's face January at 11.15 pm, whilst coming out particularly complimented upon the Bight The D.O.LI. and the R.GA are Temps is a manouvre to impede the thought I heard, a last message, and and there found thy Second Officer asleep half, which has been arranged by Lady five matches that today's encounter AMERICAN HOWARD WATCH. Turco French loan, Turkey, however, 2nd I suffered for my temerity I was him off the bridge, and observed that he who could hardly be improved upon, the the League programme for the season and A horror of horror if was my owl So while on duty Witness instantly put May. Quite apart from the performers, will falfil the double purpose of finishing trying hard to prevent any impediment just about to be eaten alive when, thank was under the influence of liquor. He items chosen should be a genuine musical of deciding the winners and runners-up. kely to be caused by the retirement of the goodness and the gracious, I woke was leasing on the chart table, with his treat for Hongkong music lovers. The Under the circumstances it will not be up and saw that I had forgotten to turn arma on it and his head resting on his second part is clouded in obscurity so surprising if we are treated to a grand off the electric lights when I laid me arms. The defendant evidently knew far as the identity of the performers game from start to finish. The two sides weary down to skep. that he was in the wrong, for he ran off is concerned, but something quite unique are certainly the best two at present in Yours most veraciously (or, as the tiger the bridge, Witness made an entry of the and vay humorous will characterise the the Colony and each will go all the way. would have said, most voraciously),

occurrcass in the leg book, and read it performance of the Merrymakers," who The venue in the Military Ground 26 four SHIKARI

over to Mr. Fraser, in the presence of have listed the co-operation of an o'clock, and Mr. A. P. Storrie will hold the Chief Officer, and defendant replied, orchestra of twenty two performers. The the whistle. For the benefit of those in "I am entirely in your hands. Witness programms will be as follows: put him uff duty. On the following day

doubt, I may say that, in the event of a draw occurring, goal averages will not defendant asked to be allowed to return to duty, and witness consented upon his KINDLY ARRANGED BY LADY MAY.

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A POLICE MISTAKE.

BERLIN, March 19th. Germany is prepared to gire satisfac- tion to Russia for any faults committed by the Cologne police in the case of the officer Poljakow.

SIR EDWARD GREY ON EUROPEAN QUESTIONS.

LONDON, March 19th, Sir Edward Grey, speaking in the House of Commons, said that the Anglo- French entene had helped much toward the maintenance of peace, But an individual Power could not be held co-responsible for the acts of the other; this would be an intolerable nuisance,

Bir Edward Grey also mentioned that he had before him from the Turkist Government definite proposals which indo it clear that Turkey had no inten fion to engage in a war of revenge, this would close to her the open door to the English capitalist when seeking - 6.

(or Bhikerri, forget which).

HONGKONG TENNIS

TOURNAMENT.

Thanks to the last few days of fine weather fair headway has been made with the annual tournament of the Hongkong Tennis Club The new results are as follows.

CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES

SINGLES HANDICAP,

PART L

promising to abstain from liquor, Allegro from Suite, Opus H. Goldmark Committee.

Songs.

Pian Solo,

a) Etude (b) HumoreskoRÁVNE

c) Rhapsodie ........

Songs,

Mozart

The senior league tables, amended up to date, are appended.

INO.

HONGKONG LEAGUE

P. W. LD for agat. Pl 7 6 10 9 1 8 5 25 6 11 IG143030 5 B Hongkong PC. 614 1 2 10 HMS, Tamer* 817022 2

Club Chopin D.O.LI...

Orieg BF

Bram

MRS. P. GROVE Gipsy Songs

Dvorak

The Princess

Grieg

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE Goals Finden. Club PW ID for aget P ----5 4 1 0 7 2 8

Yangtze, Mr. Fraser was again under the 28th February, when leaving the

Vidin-Mr. R. TIMEYBOHRIDT- the influence of liquor, and witness put

Pitno-Mr. E DANENBERG, him off duty again. On the 19th March, 40, 1sis and Osiris" whilst going to Canton, defendant was again drunk, and was put off the bridge (The two Grenadiers Schumann. Defendant made several mistakes in MR. F. GROVE writing up the log, and from what he 2nd Round J. B. Penman beat Capt. (witness) saw he felt he could not trust A. White 6-3, 6-1, 6-0, Major Shim to take charge of the ship or to Palmer best L. M. Murphy 6-2, 0-2, perform his duties, so he sent him below. 62; A. H. Tomes beat S. E. Green - On the following day he sent for the 6-2, 0

CLASS defendant, and saw him in the presence First Round Dr. Aubrey (cratch) of the mate and the Chief Engineer. They)

agreed that he was neitur drunk nor beat Copt RJ Clarke, (owe 176) 6-1; sober, he was under the influence of jo) How many a lonely Caravan A 64 Capt. H. 8. Monteith (rec / liquor. Witness allowed him to return to beat JO, Beattie (scratch) 0-2 01. JB. Fenman (owe 4/6) beat A. R. Linton duty, remaining on the bridge himself the (owe 3/4) ~5, 0% whole time. Defendant had never denied

Second RoundA. H. Tomes (scratch) being drunk on these occasions, v best IN Murphy (Tec. 9/8) 62, 63 8. E. Green towe 15/3) boat Major Crisp (one 3/6) 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. A H. Crook (rec. 15) beat J. Bouch (scratch) - SINGLES HANDICAPE CA First Round R. Wood (one 5/0) beat Abrahau (w2-18/3)-4-5, 6-3, UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF 63 G de Rome (ree. 15) bent J. A CANTON, LIMITED Loughlin (rec. 3/6) 6-0, 6-3 C C Clarke (owe 2/8) beat P. R. M. Collins Subject to audit the directors will (one 3/6).

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a. In their use, Airth and Alimus

In answer to the defendant, Captain Owen said that on the 3rd January he Baro Mr. Fraser his order book at 10.30 p.m. Witness then went on the lower bridge and heard the defendant walking" THE MERREMAKERS" CLASS, or the upper bridge until 11 o'clock, when“ WILL PROBELE.

the sound of his footsteps oeseed That Bunch of Four Witness went to the upper bridge at 11,15 and found defendant asleep. From this he concluded that the defendant must have been asleep for about a quarter of The defendant expressed his contrition: The Court found the charges agamat to the Court for the happenings. the defendant proved, and suspended his certificate for 12 months,

Claas (ree an hour a

DOUBLES HANDICAP

fowe

recommend that a fraal dividend of $20/9 Bond:-H. G. Bagnall ove per share be paid for account 1812, making 376) beat J. W. Franks (rec. 4/9) 6-3 50 per share for the year, an interim 6-9 Capt. E, D. Mathews (scratch) dividend of $30 per sbare for 1913- beat F. Bevington (owe 1/6) 6-3, 0-3 exus S Moore owe 4/6) brat LEW ≈ bonus of 20 per cent on contributory Salt (owe 1/6) 6-4, 6-4 premium. They will further recommend that £25,000 be passed to sterling reserve Fund, leaving $450,000 to be carried for ward to underwriting suspense account, ibus closing the account for 1912

MASALANLANGKATS

D. Stewart (owe 18/1) beat A. EW. First Round-HR Philips and Salt and G. E. Marley (ree. 3/6) 6-2 B-0_A, N. Joseland and J.-B. Penman Clarke (ose 1/6) 6-4, 6-3 Cows 30) beat WH Ford and CC

Second RoundCol. Dyer and Major Palmer (awe 2/6) walk-over WLN Murphy and H. C. Sandford (rec, 6/8) beat M M Mass and AR Sutherland (rec. Ib) 6-3, 6-8,8–0. Dr. Aubrey and S. E. Green (owa 3/6) beat E. Abraham and 8. O. Else (owe 15) 3-6, 6-1, 63

The profit for the year, including Tls, 39,576 brought forward from last year, and after writing off The 03,741 loss on loan and investment account, amounts to Ule 760,747 Out of this sun Tis. 500,000 PROFESSIONAL PALES.

been distributed in dividends; The *4,647 has been written off development and prospecting account; and is 175,163 has been transferred to special reserve making the balaner on this account Tls 1000,000); leaving a balance carried forward to the current year, of Tis 34,948.

First Round W. H. Ford and 0.0. Clarke walk-over.

Becond RoundP. M. M. Collins and Capt, H. 8 Monteith beat MM. Maas and G. Miskin 6-1, 40, 62EA Nisbet and HR Phelips beat R. D. Hutchinson and J. R. Wood 6-3, 6-0

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