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SPORT. CRICKET.

R. A. PONSONBY FANE'S XII.

GARRISON N.C,O. AND-MEN,

THE

THE HONGKONG DAILY FRKES, WEDNESDAY, JUNE

KING'S · BIRTHDAY.

HIS MAJESTE TOASTED AT THE

HONGKONG CLUB,

PEKING NOTES.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Pixino, May 23rd.

In accordance with custom, the mom-THE STUDENT MOVEMENT. beri of the Hongkong Club met together! The students in Paking-ind, if tele was almost too hot for cricket yester-ut noon yesterday, at the invitation of grams received here are to be believed. day when a team captained by Mr. H. A Ponionby Fane met and were deleat rdly a team of non-commissioned officers.

and men of the local Gurrison, captained br R. 8. H. Keenan of the Manchester

the Chairman, to drink the health of H.M. the King.

Mr. C. R. P. Hay, addressing the gathering in the vestibule, said:-

Gentleman:-It is a privilege of the

These street

JAPANESE PACIFIC CABLE,

ENTERPRISE OF BUSINESS MEN. Under the promotion of Mr. Uchida Kakichi, formerly Vice-Minister of Com munications, a project is maturing, to lay a direct cable between Japan and America. The scheme has the warm sup- ort of Baron Shibusawa and many other prominent business men in Japan. The initial meeting of the promoters and sup- porters was held on May 12th at the Tokyo

been decided shortly to appoint in Exe-

ed to bat His batsinen were, however have fallen to the lot of my immediate corner orators are not molested by the the Hochi as stating that it will not be

never very comfortable against the Garri

predecessors.

the students throughout 18 of the Provinces have abandoned their studies in order to foster organised opposit o to the bartering of their national birth right by the pro-Japanese Administration Regiment Tn the circumstances, a sur-7 Chairman of this Club to have the honhich has pledged so many asset Banker's Club, as a reaalt of which it has prising amount of keenness was shown car of inviting its members to meet him Japan during the past eighteen months The match brings the curtain down upon the 3rd of June to toast His Majesty Students are daily preaching to the cutive Committes to give concreta shape i the eficket, senson of 1819-10, which has the King, and I feel myself particularly multitude in Peking, and endeavouring to the project

fortunate that the privilege should be to rouse n' more rigorous expression of

In connection with this enterprise, Mr. „been unduly prolonged

Porswiby Fane, winning the toss, elect-ming under happier circumstances than the national sentiments

Cchida, the chief promoter, is quoted by police, who have received instructions long before the laying of a cable between not to interfere with them but the public Japan and America will become a are not to be permitted to listen! Conse-reality. As regards the route of the pro- quantly, the police are having an inter

pored cable, three different plans are esting time trying to keep the formulated. One favours the laying of moving on. No sooner have they succeed the cable rid the Aleutian group, and ed in separating a speaker from his another, rid the Bonin islands and Mid- audienes than another assembly is form way Islands, while the third suggests the ed by the people from the other side of Guam route, If the first-mentioned the street. The students are employing route be chosen, the total length of cable their absence from school in another aid will be 6,700 miles involving an way. They have started a daily paper expenditure of Y-37,000,000; the second- entitled Fa (hi, which means "May mentioned will involve a length of 3,600- Seventh, the date on which Chins was miles with a cost of Y:59,000,000, while forged to yield some of the "Twenty: According to the last-mentioned plan the One Demands." It gives information distance covered wil be 7,200 miles and regarding the national students move the expenses involved will be 7.45,000,000. ment which is being organised to save Work is expected to be completed in 14 the nation." Telegrams are published or 2 years. It is proposed, says Mr.

At this time last year, the Empire was con bowlers Stapleton, whose keen judging the greatest crisis of its his ment served him well. was the only exceptory. The Germans were smashing their tiun, and he brought off several very

way through. All eyes were turned to clear drives on the off Wahl, who was the Western Front, and our hearts were top contributor, had luck on his side. strained almost to the bursting point, for List hrought off a number of ustful swipes the fate of the Empire seemed to be on the leg side. Claxton shaped very trembling in the balance. well for a tine, but paid the penalty of Germany who had sold her soul to the not treating Baires with sufficient r Kaiser and Militarism was making her Baines, Allan & Co. had to be Anal effort in her bargain with the power spect. watched all the time.

that had bought her, knowing full well The sun was blazing when the Garrison that she had burned, in the flame of the team went to the wicket, and their bat; war she kindled, the patent of her rights ting was monotonous. Much greater ]te Tank among civilized States. liberties might have been taken with the

To-day our anxieties are over and the Civilian bowlers, not a strong comhina most prodigious war that the world has tion by any means. Mann was in forster seen has come to an end. But an hour and 5 minutes making 25 runs, Pance is not yet, and the King has ex- while Baines, who reached

similar

total, was only little less stodgy. The Pressed the desire that in the matter of from all over the country reporting pro- Echidn, that a

his aide.

gress. Even messages from Chinese student organisations in Japan have been received. Surely these cannot harp, bean inspired by anti-Japanese Americats and

Hon. Mr. Claud Bevern, who kept & good the ceremonial observance of his birth- very day the precedent of the last four years length and was backed up by a setive field, obtained the best average on shall be followed and that there shall be When the Civilians went in a second no demonstrations of a public nature. time, they started none too well, Claxton, Marley and Hunijahn all being cheaply dismissed. A partnership between Stapleton and Robinson changed the com- dispersed, and it in this sympathy with THE ANTI-JAPANESS · MOVEMENT. would suit them to step out to the bowl plexion of the game. They found that it

Committee of 12 will be appointed, with Baron Shibusaws as Chairman. It is purely a private under- taking, and may be made a joint enter

The cloud of sorrow and suffering British, as some of the Nipponese jour. Prise with American business men. The brought about by the war has not beenals are daring to suggest.

self, as far as possible, with their hopes is people, this desire to associate him-

and fears, their aims and aspirations,

,good overhead drives and war out when to-day a period when the hereditary

ta

con-

ex-Vice-Minister of Communications pro- ceeds to remark that, commercially speak- ing, the United States is Japan's greatest customer, standing first on the list of

national politics, no country misunder- standa Japan more greatly and no coun try sows seeds of dissension more exten sively. All this is, in Mr. Uchida's opinion, largely attributable to the de fective condition of organs of communi- antion between the two countries, which

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The Japanese authorities have been ing, and did so with a freedom that was which, I sincerely believe, has given him forced to sit up and take notice of the Japanese goods. In the matter of inter heartening. Robinson brought off some the unique place he holds in the world propaganda which is in progress through out the country designed to focus public the score stood at 70. Stapleton who was accorded a life when he was in the thir-rulers of other countries have been thrust wntiment against the wrongs suffered by ties, and survived a confident appeal for wide as things of little account our Chint at the hands of Japan. Mr. Obata stumping from Sharman (who appeared King has been upore and more firmly en- in the afternoon, and filled a place ren- trenched on his throne. Whilst Bol has seen fit not only to object to the term dered vacant by the slight indisposition shevism, which has reduced Russia

tate ut chaos

"enemy goods."" employed by advocates threatens to sweep over of Mann), stayed in till the score reach a atate ed.109 for the loss of 4 wickets. A few Europe we read with gratification of the of the boycott when referring to Japanese

spontaneous manifestations of minutes later the innings was declared wonderful

of products but to the term "dwarf slave," courses of people in London pa DayThere seems to me, gentlemen, very is probably due to hh indicate alle

danger that Great Britain will ever little desire to

change the Constitutional that the outspoken Shih Pae has Monarchy for a Republican form of Gov been closed down, for its pungent.com emment

The allegiance which we give to our ments. However, there is no abstomép Sovereign does not spring from a sense of duty alone, but from uflection and in the energy of the students' movement cate, and this toast, which I have the the organisation of which is being pr honour to propose to-day, will, I know, fected. Neither is the boycott minimis be responded to by

the

of depths you from your heart:

ing. There is no mistaking the regard in which the suns of Nippon are held by the Chinese.

clused. Baworth, being unbenten after loyalty and affection shown bmpire which has been much quoted of late each other's country

sound display"

With only 64 runs to make to win and just sufficient time to get them, the start of the second innings of the Garrison did not produce that bright cricket that one would have wished. Sharman, recently out from hospital, was obviously not in cricket condition, and the others, by rea son of the very smart folding of the Civilians, were not allowed to make any till after six showing. It was not wickets had fallen, for 35 runa, that play livened up. Fascall and Strange were responsible for this pleasing change. Both these men gave the elders a bury time and it seemed as if this pair would win the match. They raised the score to 82-leaving. 2 runs to win where

In these distant parts of the Empire we are apt. perhaps, at times to imagine that we are overlooked, if not forgotten. here have been rumours that His ich followed his extended tour sultis ;emembering the beneficial Strange, trying a risky run, had to re- his Dominions, intends to send the Prince of Wales to the parts. Let us tire Baines and Lawrence failed to hope that His Royal Highness will in- score and Pascall had raised the score to clude Hongkong in his itinerary. His guarantee, would be AD ED- innings, were equal. but the Garrison us who would not welcome such ab oppor: team won the match by 28 runs on thetanity of demonstra The King-

our loyalty and devotion. Gentlemen,

The National Anthem was then sung.

ALARMIST REPORTS.

A certain section of foreigners is a prehensive of an anti-foreign outbreak

.83 when stumps were drawn at 7.8. Phanatic one, for there is not one of the people succeed 'wonderfally all in

The scores of both teams, for the two

Erst innings. Scores ---

E.. A. PONSONBY FANE'S XIL

1st innings...

A. A. Claxton, b Baines"

Capt. Wahl, b Strange

955.

J. Stapleton, o Horrocks, bBaines 23 Lieut. Raworth, b Strange **** 5 Lieut. Col. Coles, b Baines... Yew Man Taun, b Pascall AHHumjaha, e Keenan, b Alian

Marley, not out

Allan, b

G.

Pay Lieut. Robinzon, a

Baines

li. Omar, c Keenan, b Allan

B. A. Ponsonby Fane,, .b.w.,

Baines

5

9

Hon. Mr. C Severn, e and Baines 0

serious hindrance to a mutual ac- quisition of sulficient knowledge, regard. ing the actual conditions prevailing sin If the project ander-contemplation is carried out, it i to be hoped that not only will the com mutlications between them be greatly Incilitated, but the link binding the two nations will be considerably streng- bened, commercially and diplomatically, and real friendship between the two nations will arise.

SAIGON RICE MARKET.

The Compagnie de Commerce et de Navigation d'Extrême-Orient, of Sagon, in their report, dated May 22nd, state :— The present crop seems to be below the previous estimates, and under present circumstances the Government is not in-

in North China. So far as I can fatherlined to extend the export to higher there is little evidence to justify true figures than during the last few months.

It is quite certain that for the time disguising their affection for the Japan being the export will be allowed only up to the end of Jana for a quantity of esc, but that is as far as the agitation 73,000 tons for any destination, including has gone. The people as a whole are Europe. This quantity of 75,000 tons will

In celebration of the anniversary all Anti-Japanese, but the officials in power be allotted on the same basis as before. .|

business was suspended. A salute was

fired at noon. Most of the ships in har are pro-Japanese, so that there is ample

bour were" dressed' for the occasion and flags were Blown from many of the commercial bauses.

R. A. "PONSONLY FANE'S XIL end innings.

A. A. Claxton, l.b.w., b Allen

B

G. E. Marley, c. Keenan, b Conner 0

Lt. Col. Coles, not out

C. J. Stapleton, b Conner...

49

A. H. Ramjohn, b Allan-

D

Extras

19.

Pay Lt. Robinson, e Strange, b

Baines

28

Total

Bowling An

...108

Lt. Baworth, bot gut ..........

28

'0:

Унія:

Extras

Baines

20

9.

46

Total (for 5 wickets, declared).....111

Conner

7

Allar

30

4

Bowling analysis.

Strange

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W.

Pascali

Allan

2

#GARRISON..

Conner

31 2'

Pascall

1 12 0

Baines

7+

21 1:

Strange

སྙ 115

QARRIBOK.!

1st innings.

Corpi Horrocks, Wahl, b Omar. 0 Corpl, Mann, as. Fane, b Coles... 25. CQM.B. Talfourd, e Severn, b

2

Omar

Conner, e Claxton, b Severn... 12 Baines, e Sovern, b Coles 23 RB.M. Keenan, c Rumjaha, b

Marley Bergt. Strange, e sub, b Severn.... 10

b Omar Pascall, e Fane, 1

Lawrance, l.b.w.,

Corp. Loe-Carpl Bevern Pte. Rhodes, a and b Marley BOM.S. Allan, not ont

C. Goodman, b Bavern

#Extras roon.

Bertra

Haworth

Marler

Total

Bowling Analysis.

12.9:

O..

2nd innings.

Edr. Sharman, b Marley

$

Pte. Conner, e Stapleton, h Severn 8 C.Q.M.S. fallourd, a Omar, b

Bevera

1

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Corp. Horrocka, c Stapleton; b

Severn

R.8.M. Kernan, □ Coles, b. Marley 10

11

12

Gar Baines, b:Beverne

Coral Pascall, not out

31

0

Borgt. Strange" run oat mille

Lee Corp. Lawreqpe; b Severn ...

Extras

Total (for 8 wickets).

Bow

Bevern

10

Coloa

Yew Man Trump, 1

Coles Civiu

(Continued at foot of seat column:)

Marley Haworth

room for a little excitement in adjusting the two view-points.

MISSIONARY OPINION.

The missionary bodies are to meet in Peking this evening to express their dis. pleasure at the award of the reace Con. ference which confirms. Japan in the pos session of Tsingtau. Other bodies are likely to take similar action.

ANOTHER MARCONI¿CONTRACT,

The total amount of rice exported from.. the 1st of January up to the 13th May is 389,508 tons against 653,052 tons in

1918

We quote to-day-White Baigon rice, No. 2 ifted, Japan quality, Hongkong 8.80 per picul, fo.b. Saigon, for May and June shipment.

sxA-TERRITORIALITY.

The Ministry of Justice is credited with the issue of a circular telegram to the judicial courts of the Provinces stating" that the Chinese delegates submitted the question of the abolition of extra-terri torality to the Peace Conference at Paris and were informed that the Conferenc would, watch the administration of Chinese laws in their application to enemytabjects during the next five years. The courts are exhorted to exercise careful administration of justice in consequence

The representative in China of the Marconi Wireless Company, Mr. Ginman, has just signed another agreement with the Chinese Government on behalf of his Company, whereby both parties form a company on the basis of fifty per cent each, with a capital of £500,000 for the manufacture of articles for wireless ene posca in China. so far as possible froze Chinese antarjals. This is a very far. renching project and onght to lead to great things in this country. Moreova Tsao Kun has resigned his post as it is an enterprise which must inevitably military emmissioner for the four interfere with 'Javanese amonopolist in southern Province". The report tended

ambitions in China.

THE WUHD INCIDENT.

TRAŬ KUN'S RESIGN ÁTLOST,“

to create some additional alarm, but in quiry proves that the General has taken Claims for compensation have already this step to call attention more empha bean presented by the Japanese for losses ally to the fact that he is in need of incurred by the Mitsui Bussa Kaisha funds for the

for the payment of his men

and other Japanere houses in Wahu tha PEACE BY NEGOTIATION. were set on fire by Chinese cranloyds the The movement in favour of conducting other evening. Feeling in this particular negotiations with the various individua Locality is, no doubt, inflamed by the parties of the South, rather than by part of rice to Japan, to which may means of a conference, is gaining ground Chinesa object, and natione Sulli in Government circles. Chu, Chi-chiên, te will often also, is reported to advocate this pro The finistry of Flasace anpolice in cellare suspension of the subscription list of the THE TIBETAN PROBLEM. 1018 domestic, joans in order to facilitate Pourparlors are in progress between thei drawing, but so far there has been not British Minister and the Acting Minister statement made with regard to thyro- of Foreign Affairs with a view to ad- dumption of the Third Year Domestic justing the Tibetan problem. So far, Loan,..which was to bave taken place on there is great dinoulty in reachingsan May 18th. Perhaps the Bureau can find understanding owing to the complexity time to make an explanation."

off the borders question, which is not so (Continued as foot of next column, simpla, macit once was,

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