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SPORT. GOLF

PACH TEAM É MILITARY,'".

A Friendly match (under handicap) was played on the Royal Hongkong Golf Club erursent Fanling, on Wednesday, between a klats trains and a Military teaca, with the following result, the match counting me point and the bye paint:

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Mt. Et. S. Forrest 11 Lt.-Col. Vales prve

3) ale. V. H. Chou 1.-Cot, Chum pai-

Smith 1 Cuppy Lakes, Mir H. Kratz Mr. Crockett # Caps, Goode irre Mr. 1. Pincellient, Col. Tayber

(47) Capt, Burrell ....... Capt. Lesbe Sturthi Empit. Gray Tere.3) 0

Ate.

Saniles.

Mr. S. Harri-

Hon Mr. E. V. D.

Part

Mr. J. B. Muiz-

* ħandh

Hon. Mr. S. Hi.

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Ft.-C.

Dodwell

Hon Mr. A 6. S.

Frecher

3

Moghes

"Harvey

Major Senntlobaṛy

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"LAWN TENNIS,

Sony CDP, RAPA, "A" P. MANCHESTER REGIMENT.

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The "Sstir ('a. BALÀ. "A" "wam gained the Manchester a narrow victory wer Regiment at Mount Austin, on Thursday,

to as games. Seges CQ.M.S. Talfourd and Sergi. Davis heat Lit. Col. Harvey and Capt. Goode 54: Sergt.-Major Keenan and Pte. Rus ~ beat Lieut. Cavanaugh and Sergt. Mores 7-2.

CS.M. Pragnall and Sergt. Arriatys Beat cut-Col. Harvey and 'apt. Goode | 5 best Lieut. Cavaringh and Bergt. Bloons : lost th. Sergt. Major Keman and P. Russ 4.

Seert, Webb and Bonds. Any" (wat Lieut. Cavanaugh and Sergt. Moores 54; |

to Lieut.-C. Harvey and Capt. Toode 27: lost to Sergt. Major Kenan

nd Pt. Ross 45.

AND

'HONGKONG

LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL

THE

ALLEGED KIDNAPPING.

CHILD. BOUGHT FOR $0.

A Chinese woman residing in Second a Chinese girl, eleven Street purchased years of age, for 805, and trained her to be a servant. The girl went out mar keting, every day, baying food for the house, and made herself generally useful. fm Thursday morning he went to the Central Market to buy some pork and did The mistress immediately not return. reported the matter to the Police, and they ultimately, discovered the girl in When questioned, she stated

Yaumati

that she was met in the market by a027. old Chinese woman, who asked her to go. She to a house in the Contal District. consented and, after visiting the heise she was taken across to Yeumati, where the woman asked her to wait till she As the woman brought her some food. did not return for some time the girl took a stroll and was met by a map, an intimate acquaintance of her mistress, who asks her what she was thing in Yusanti at that time of the day. The girl related the circumstances to him, and he took her to the Police station. The Police traced the wingan and charged her at the Magis tracy, yestrday, with kidnapping the girl.

The woman's excuse was that she met the girl wandering in Hongkong and took her to Yasmati with the jalentin of discivering to when she belonged.

Inspector Macdonald stated that the defendant went to the mistress and asked her if she would offer, a reward for the discovery of the girl. find that she would give $30,

HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 218, 1918,

CANTON NEWS.

CANTON; June 20th. It is announced that the Civil Governor.

Chak-wong, who wis persuaded to resign by the Tuchan, lef Canton suddenly yesterday. Chang Kam-fong, the Prefect

of Canton, has been appointed acting Civil Governor.

HONG KONG DEFENCE CORPS

(ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS ET MAJOR . . WALEMAN, V.D., ACTING ADMINIS- TRATIVE COMMANDANT).

No.

ATRENGTH.

Co. is permitted to resign, on 234 Spr. H. L. Stainfield, Engineer leaving the Calony. From July 1st. 2 1919.

LEAVE...

There are still serious differences of opinion in regard to the appointment of tinr. J. Millar, Artillery Co., is granted y nonths leave from Jure 30th, Civil Governor, Commanders. a new

1010. Chan Kwinging and Li Lich-kwan are

GnRE. J Edwards, Artillery Co., is granted 2 months' leave, trom, July being strongly recommended to the Mil

13th, 1919. tary Government for the position by their supporters, Shum Chun-huen, also has been requested to take this office.

It is learnert from a reliable source that Dr. Ws Ting-fang has agreed, at the request of a large number of the people, to take up the work with four regiments of the Shishing troops to act as his body gunrik

In consequence of the situation, a special meeting of the naval officers of the ac Squadron, was held at the Dutch Folly. It is understood that they decided not to interfere but to maintain order.

WILM

A. public meeting to discuss the question was held, yesterday, at which it unanimously decided that Dr. Wu Ting. fang should be appointed to the vacant post, which must not be given to any of It is feared thas the Kwangsi leaders, military fore will be used to settle the question. Large crowds of residents äre beaving Canten every day. MILITARY AFFAIRS,

no

troubla

The Tuchun denies that he intends tó demobilise all the Shishing troops. Dur The mistress ring the demobilisation

occurred, and the situation appears to be very quiet. The hurricades at varions. yamena and barracks have been removed. and business is going on as usual.

After hearing the evidence of the con- plainant and the girl. Mr. Hutchison T-

manded the ense

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A TIME-HONOURED EXCUSE,

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THE LEGAL KNOWLEDGE OF A

SOLICITOR'S COOLIE

PEKING CABLE NEWS.

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Lak Ching-chang has reported to the Peking Clovernment that the Japanese Government, will not cancel the Sino- Japanese secret treaties, but the British

and American Glovernment have scer-

granted 2 months' leave, frem June 5. M. Sleigh, Engineer Co.. is

16th, 1919.

Spr.

Pte.

N. E. Kent, "A" Co.. is granted weeks leave. from June 1uth. 1919

'te,

Pte,

A Ritchie. "B" Co.." is granted

5 months leave, from July 10th,

Pt.

The

W. L. Pattenden, "B" Co, is grant. ed nonths leave. from July 10th, 1919.

1919.

G. B. Dunnett, Machine-gun Co., is granted 12 months' leave, from July 0th, 1919,

ANNUAL MUSKETRY COURSE, following is the result of Bring of Annual Course by a portion of No.

Platoon, "A" Co.:

Number exercised

Markumen.....

ist Class shots

2nd Class shots

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The averages obtained were

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Practice No. 13

13.11

Practice No. 14

21.9

FROM

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14.6

Practice No. 16

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Practice No. 17

123

Practice No. 19

11.7

Practice No. 19

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Platoon average ...........

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ALLUTYENT OF RIFLE RANGE.

King's Park Rango is allotted to the 1st G.B. Manchester Regiment from

1.

July 7th to August 8th, inclusive, from 8.30 am to 1 p.m. daily, Sundays excluded.

ORDERS FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY MAJOR

"... ARMSTRONG, V.D.

PARADES AT BELCHER'S BATTERY.

tained that Japan will not enforce the Monday, June 3rd:-

5.30 p.m. Left Half Co. Full drill, treaties.

with the exception of new Layers')

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It is believed that Wong Yat tong willi h nquested to" form the new Cabinet two changes in its

personnel,

A Chinese coolie, employed by a local solicitor, was acting as an agent for the sale of San Pin lottery tickets. He had a bundle of 200 tickets in his possession and, prior to selling them, hid them with only behind a door in the solicitor's office Enspector tirant, acting on information. arrested the coolie and discovered the tickets. He produced the man before Mr. A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative R. E. Lindself, at the Magistracy, yester ouncil will be held to-day at 12.30 p.m.day, on a charge of being in unlawful

2

TRADING WITH THE ENEMY

"ORDINANCE.

1th. Counell Chamber.

ORDERS OF THE DAY.

to

possession of the tickets.

3. A. & Hall,"appearing for defen- First reading of a Bill intituleri, Andant, pleaded guilty stating that his rdinnace to amend further the Trading diens" offered the time-honored excuse that the tickets were given him by a ith the Enfimy -Ordinances, 1914

friend. There were certain letters in de fendant's possession which proved con This Bill will be carried through all clusively that he was only keeping the tickets. His vlient bore are excellent stages at this meeting."

character and had been with the solici. tor for uver seven years,

PEL"

J.S.A" AND THE EXPORTATION AND IMPORTATION OF TIN

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TRESPASSING IN THE CIVIL SERVICE CLUB.

WILS

At the Magistracy, yesterday, befuro

Chinese Mr. R. O. Hutchison, a charged with trespassing on the Civil Ser vice Club's premises.

HOOT.

Mr. R. Wood stated that he tried to enter the committee-roocs of the club and found the door closed. He called to the caretaker in get the key, and then heard a suspicions sunt inside the When, finally, he opened the door he saw the defendant jumping through the window. He gave chase and arrested the tonn who was n coolie formerly employed by the club,

Mr. Lindell (To defendant): You are working in a solicitor's office and you know the law - Defendant: Yes.

Defendant, who stated that he was in You know that the offener you commit-search of a friend, was fined $3. ted in illegal "No: I know anthing about

that.

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The American Consul teral recet instructions from the Govern ment at Washington indicating that the

-Mr-Lindseli-remarked-teMrs-Hall-that|| embargo against the importation of tim is on retaeved under certain condi, his client story was not very convincing. tion, and all restrictions against the importation into the United States of pig tinal metal alloys containing tin, "and tin in any form whatsoever have been re- ined subject to the following condi tious

(1) That shipments of such commodities shail not leave the countries ul origin before June 30th, 1919.

(2) and that such shiguens shall not be allowed to enter the United States before August 1st "1919. Individual liceures are to be issued for each importation, but it will the neces sary for the Consulate-Gerral to have the licener amber before certifying in voices.

SMUGGLING OPIUM

At the Magistracy, yesterday, two Japanese were charged, on remand, with being in uningful possession of 160 lbs. * of opium, valued at over $2,000.

The two men were petty, officers on board the Tom Murn and were recent ly convicted by the Supreme Court and sentenced to three months hard labour each for offering a bribe of Rs. 200 to n Chinese Revenue Officer.

One of the inen pleaded guilty. Chief Revenue Officer Wildin said be was willing to withdraw the charge against the other prisoner.

Mr. Hutchison sentenced the man who had pleaded guilty to three months hard Inbour, and dismissed the case against the second man.

Mr. Hall replied that if the Magistrate intended to convict his client he would plead for leniency.

Mr. Lindarll: $20.

The defendant, said he was unable to! pay the fine and was then sentenced to Six weeks hard inlater.

BOSTOCK'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS.

class.

Tuesday, June Sith:-

7.30 am. Right Half Co. new Layers'

class.

5.30 p.tn. Left Half Co. new Layere

class.

Thursday, June 96th:

7.50 am. Right Half Co. new Layers'

ein. Friday, June 27th:

7.30 a.. Bight Half Co. Full drill, with the exception of new Layers' class.

5.30 p.m. Left Hall Co. new Lavers

class.

ORDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY BY CAPTAIN R. HALIA

DE. INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES.

Recruits will parade for D.R.L. Instrue tion under R.E. Instructors at Belcher's, at 9 p.m., on Wednesday, June 25th. These classes are obli gatory fur all who havis not passed for the "Proficient (1/4) rate. Officer on duty: Lieut Marley.

PAY."

Pay and Travelling Expenses for May will be paid at Engineer Company Office. H.K.D C. Headquarters, on fuesday, June 24th, and Wednes day, June 95th. at 5 13 p.au. Pay

rot drawn by June 6th will be for feited and returned to Treasury. ORDEES FOL-INFANTRY BATTALION BY MAJOR G. H. WAKEMAN, V.D., OFFICER COMMANDING. "A" COMPANY.

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Tuesday, June 4th-

5.15 p.m. No. 2 Platoon, at King's Park Range. Annual Musketry Course, Part 3, Practices 13 and 10. Dress, drill order with pouches

Bostock's Royal Italian Circus will give a matinee at 5 o'clock this afternoon (Saturday) instead of to-morrow, as was announced yesterday. Booking has beep very brisk for this afternoon's entertain- mert, at which a specially attractive programme will le presented. There will Monday, June 23rd he the usual performance to-night and

JUNK SINKS IN A SQUALL a special performance to-morrow (Sun-

day) at 9.15 p.m.

TWO PERSONS DROWNED. The heavy squall experienced at 7 p.m.. on June 17th resulted in the sinking of a junk and the death of two. „Chinese- a mother and her daughter.

A

MARRIAGE IN RUSSIA, The Stockholin correspondent of the Daily Chronicle has interviewed a Bol- sbevist statesman, who protested against the grotesque misrepresentation by hos tile newspapers regarding M. Lenin's marriage lawrs."

Celibacy, he said, had been abolished as Every means towards class equality

MACHINE-GUN COMPANY.

3.15 p.m. At Headquarters, E.E.T. (Musketry). Men as detailed by 0.0. "Coy. Friday, June 7th:---

3.10 p.m. At Kowloon Docks, Nos, I and (Grouping with guns. T.ET. miniature ammunition).

SIGNALLING SECTION.

Tueday, June 24th:

5.30

Jap

At Headquarters. T.E.T. I.m. Ritle, pouches and dummy cartrid ges to be carried. All who have not completed their tests will attend Friday. Jano 27th:-

&15 p.m. At Kennedy Road Range, all N.C.O's. arid men will attend. T.E.T. (Grouping with miniature ammunition).

QADERS FOR CADET COMPANY BY LIEUT. AO. BRAWN. PARADE-HATHING.

It appears that Junk No. 184. of 450 pieuls capacity, carrying a crew of 9 per- sons was sailing to Kwon Chau, in the direction of Sai Kung, when a squall all capsizid it. The occupants were thrown into the water. but, fortunately. another junk, which was sailing in the woman, on attaining eighteen years, and every man reaching twenty years, was compelled to "register, and was expected vicinity. rescued seven of the crew. woman. 54 years old, and a girl aged 5 to marry within six months. Subsequent years, are believed to have been drowned, ly the woman was warned three times but their bodies have not been recovered before coercive measures were taken. so far.

Two lovers wishing to marry, he said, Hongkong, June 20th, 1919. would present, themselves to the People's Commissary, who could witness the mar riage. A similar proceeding would en

AFRAID TO PROSECUTE

At the Magistracy, yesterday, a Chiri- one youth was charged with the larceny of a pair of blue cotton 'trousers.

The sergeant in charge of the case in formed the Magistrate that complainant, Chinese woman living in Hunghom, was afraid to come forward and prosecute.

The Magistrate, having no other alter native, discharged the defendant

sure

Launch will leave Blake Pier, on Wed- nesday, June 25th, st 5 p.m. and call at Kowloon 10 minutes later. G. E. STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, H.K.D.C.

BRITISH TRANS-ATLANTIC AIR SERVICE

A separation, after which both

Vickers, Ltd, of Great Britain, will. parties were expected to contract a fresh shortly start a trans-Atlantic air servic union in six months. The commissary with airships which they were building For the British Navy, and which are no decided the custody of the children.

longer needed. The passenger rates will The Government's encouragement of be £48 and mail will be carried at the rate of 2400 & ton. The pioneer ship. healthy social intercourse, he added, was resulting in the abolition of the muste will have a gas capacity of 1,200,000 cubic spirit.

Eight hundred thousand marri-fect and engines of 1,000 horse power,

ważnasvad ons, as bad occurred in March between work on a da se men and middle-class. families.

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