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SCOTTISH SPORT, WATSONIANS THE CLUB CHAMPIONS

ENGLISH LEAGUE, DEFEATS THE SCOTTISH.

VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD. CONTINUING THE WORK OF THE

CHALLENGER"

THE LATE MR. J H. DE. REUS.

SEAMAN'S EXPERIENCE OF KOWLOON.

HIS CONSULAR CAREER.

ALWAYS GOES THERE ARMED. It is nearly fifty years since the famous The late Mr. J. H. de Reus, the Consul Before ME R. E. Lindsell, at the Challenger set off from Portsmouth on its General for the Netherlands, at Shang Magistracy, yesterday, Antony. Opinnitis, three-and-a-half years" voyage, round the hai, who died very unexpectedly Inst week seaman, of s., Montague, was charged (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] the world to investigate the physical con from a heart attack, had hil a career of with being drunk and incapable in Con- EDINBURGH, March 18th.dition and natural history of the ocean some distinction in the Consular Service naught Road Central on Thursday night, The victory of Watsonians in their depths..

of his country

He was born, the „V., | and with having had in his possession a match with Edinburgh Academicals as importance, for no other scientific expedi and after his education at the Public

The result were of enormous value and ¦ Daily News says, at Dordrecht in 1868, loaded evolver. sures them of the Club Championship, for tion has even collected such a mass of

The defendant admitted, having been although they have still Jedforest to meet facts and revealed such a volume of useful Commercial School in Rotterdams, where drunk but declared he could not say they cannot now be refused the Arst knowledge.

he passed his final examination in 1883, | whether or unt he was incapable. With... · place. Their position, also, was made

But the time is now ripe for another he attended the Commercial High School regard to the revolver, he said: "I sup secure by the recent defents sustained by scientific expedition, equipped with all in Antwerp, subsequently, entering the pose if the police say I had it, I must

the latest instruments and apparatus in Consular Service Stewart's College F.P. and Glasgow struments which, on account of their those days, consular students were requir

As was customary in have it, although i do not remember High School F. P.'s. It is pretty accuracy. would have astonished the ed to obtain practical experience in some having it. I identify the. guu

scientists of the Challenger, generally acknowledged that the Cham-

large commercial institution, so that it property all right, but cannot remember pionship has been worthily won; thevancement of Science is drawing up a

The British Association for the Ad-was not until 1880 that Mr. de Reus bringing it ashore."

obtained his first official appointment, The Magistrate: Why do you carry a. Watsonians were the best and most con scheme to place before the Government, ing some time there, he returned to Hol- revolver? «

which was at Buenos Aires. After spend. sistent side in Scotland. Twice in the but the expedition will not

year owing to the heavy expenses the land, went to the Foreign Office, and was earlier part of the season they suffered country has to meet in other directions

transferred to Constantinople. His next defeat, but since the present team has The Challenger was a wooden warship journeyed to the Far East Yokohamn, go there by launch to meet

position was at Hamburg, and thence he Kowloon, and an a matter of fact did represented the club they have won all that, partly by steam; but for the in 1887. He acted as Consul there, and When I was in Kowloon seven years ago, 3 party. their matches, and have reversed the first new expedition it is proposed to build a similar capacity, at Kobe, until 1809,1 met with an accident," and I have results with Stewart's and Edinburgh a special ship, as, under modern cond special mission to central Russia. In carried frearms since for self-protection.

in which year he was despatched on a tions, there no vessel in the navy which 1901, he was appointed charge d'affaires I don't remember anything after I got would be suitable for an' expedition of this kind.

ia Venezuela, and three years later beintoxicated. I will admit that that is came Minister resident for Venezuela. Columbia and Panama.

onians.

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VERY FAMOUS VOYAGE

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Academicals, both of whom lowered their colours in the backend of the year, 'In the West there was a lingering hope that Glasgow High School might threaten the position. but they went down before The ship will be fitted for ice-breaking, Glasgow Academicals, and then to Herlatan that it can go into the jerelds with

out fear of being made prisoner; and it In the latest and deciding match there will carry a full staff of experts in all was some capital football. The Acade branches of science who will study arical forwards played a hard game, and nugnetic and electric phenomena, deep had nothing the worse of the exchanges en deposite and life, fisheries, sen-water with the Watsonians, but they were hard-erosion, and wireless, Many ocenic ly so well served behind, and it was this; islands will be visited, and the new vessel advantage that turned the scale. Stewart will carry on the great work of the Chal anians were unfortunate in having to meet lager expedition. Hawick without two of their best, and altogether the Borderers were the better lot. The defeat of Glasgow Academicals by Wanderers was sensational. In De cember the Wanderers were beaten at Anniesland by over 30 points- and now, they reverse this by s points to 3.

Watsonians, 10; Edin. Academicals, 0 Heriptonians, 4; Glasgow H.S., F.P.. 3. Hawick, 9; Stewartonians, 3. / Glas: Univ., 14; Kelvinside, 5. Wanderers, 8: Glas. Academicals, 3. R.K.S., F.P., 0; Institution, De Jed Forest : Melrose, 0. Kelso,, 8: Gala, 5.

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Another famous voyage was that of the Beagle, the old wooden warship on which Charics Darwin travelled, and in accon- panying which he gathered the bulk of the information that led him to formulate the theory of evolution" by means of na. tural selection which has transformed the world's thinking.

It is curious to remember that Darwin early lost the appoinment of naturalist on the Beagle. When he first applied for the post his father strongly opposed it, and only agreed on the earnest perku HLON of Josiah Wedgwood, Darwin's

uncle,

for South China.

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Rs my

Defendant: I had intended to go to

A break in no excure for me or any civilised person. diplomatic relations between Holland and inspector Moore, who prosented, said Venezuela brought about his return to that the revolver wis fonded in four Holland in 1908, and in that year he was appointed to Hongkong as Consal-General chambers. The other two contained

Mr. de Reus went to Shanghai in 1915

empty cartridges. and remained there until the time of his The defendant said that he had die death, with the exception of one period charged one of the ballets on board the of leave in 1910. Prior to his return from ship. Holland in August of last year, he was decorated with the order of the Nether

The Inspector added that as the result band's Lion and was also made an officer of a telephone message. Sergeant Stim- of the Orange-Nassau Order. He bat sun was sent to Connaught Road at 10" other countries in recognition of his very under the verandah of a house opposite many distinctions conferred upon him by p.m. The defendant was found asleep able services. His loss is greatly regretted

ha, by whom he was greatly esteemed sergeant who had arrived on the sceno by the Netherland's community in Shang. the Yaumati Ferry Wharf. A detective

as a friend and an official.

His interest in the business of the com

before Sergeant Stimson, had relieved munity was keen and practical, and the defendant of the revolver." The Jasper- among the many enterprises to his credit to said that he took a serious view, of is that of being one of the founders of the the case as in his state the defendant Java-China-Japan steamship line, whilst

The Magistrate imposed a fine of $3

he was also very practically concerned in might have shot at and injured someone. the development of the Dutch East Indies. He asked for a heavy penalty as a warn Captain Fitzroy was in charge of the Mr. de Reus was 3 years of age. expedition, and Darwin says: "On" There is no doubt, says our contein-

ing to other ship's people not to bring becoming very intimate with Fitzroy Iporary, that Mr. de Reus was deeply firearms ashore. heard that I had run a very narrow risk affected by the death of his only daughter, of being rejected on account of the shape of my nose. He was an ardent disciple of Lavator, and was convinced that he cold judge of it man's character by the outline of his features; and he doubted whether anyone with my nose could possess sufficient energy, and determina tion for the voyage.. But I think he afterwards well satisfied that nose hal) spoke falsely."

12 years of age, which occurred but a few on the Erst charge and $200 or two weeks, ago; and since then, though con-months on the other. The revolver wan tinuing to attend formally to the duties

WANTED A SECOND DARWIN.-< Darwin, later in life, said that the voyage of the Beagle had been by far the most important event in his life, and had determined his whole career; yet it depended upon yo small a circumstanier as the shape of his nose!

"AS USED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS."

of his office, bis keenness and interest in confisented. things gradually waned.

LABOUR PREMIER'S

ANECDOTES. WORKING CLANS IDEALS.

THE SHIPPING POSITION. SEAMEN PROTESTING AGAINST RATE REDUCTION.

The National Marine Beard, which is

"The Hon. John Storey, Premier of New. South Wales, was the guest of the Royal similar to the Whitley National Council, Colonial Institute at luncheon at the minus Government representation, was Grocers' Hall, on March 17th, Bir Godfrey Lagden, chairman of the Council, to hold a round table conference on presided.

March 17th to consider the shipowners' Mr. Storey, in replying to the toast flat rate reductions on the ground thai of his health, said that he was under the flat rato war risk bonus, imposed in doctor's orders not to make speeches, and asked indulgence on that ground. He 1017, has since been merged in the re- felt that afternoon somewhat like the gular wages, and also the disproportion- first Labour Government in New South

Wales did when they first met at dinner ate overtime increases, and later, the in Government House, Sydney. They increases to the officers and engineers. were invited to take their wives with On the contrary, the seamen point out. them, and they had never been to such a

tions.

SAIGON RICE MARKET.

2: Will, the new voyage of investigation produce a second Charles Darwin to stir up the world's thinking? And will the It must have been a sad party of results be enormous as were those of "George Watson's boys who quitted the the Challenger expedition! If so, the playing 'pitch at Myreside 28 years ago the three voyages, all just within a cen- defented by Fettes College by some 50tury, will form a wonderful trilogy. points to nothing. The Fettesians on that occasion were captained by W. M. Duguid McComble, now a D.S.O. and Colonel-in Command of the Royal Scots Greys, who recently left Edinburgh for

function before. All the ladies were that the proposed reduction exceeds the Palestine. Not since then until February

sitting round with their husbands, each war risk bonus, and they protest have these schools met on the Rugby An amusing story was told by Mr. one watching the other just to see what the arbitrary proportions of the" feld; but the lapse of years has told its Byron Brenan, at the Royal Colonial they were going to do little bit tale, on this occasion the result was Institute lecture on Southern Chinese anxious as to whether they made a reversed. This year Watson's have come trade. He was relating the difficulties slip Lord Chelmsford was Governor at Sir, Havelock Wilson was threat to their own; they are the Scottish encountered years ago with the falsithe time, and among the members of the to resign owing to the internecine u School Champions, and deservedly do, fication of trade marks, and explained Ministry was a Staffordshire man. The complaints, but it was expected that be Accuracy of handling, and the speed of that in China they made a fearful decoc position became still more embarrassing would overcome the personal attacks and the back division. combined with the tion called whisky" which they sold at when the latter began to laugh most take a leading part in the negotiations. nippiness of A. H. Miller, were largely eighternpence a bottle..

theartily. Lord Chelmsford said to him. responsible for their victories. A. G The manufacturers" then attached." What are you laughing at?" "Well," Taylor led a good pack. of forwards; D. whatever well-known label they liked, replied the Staffordshire man, I was B. Bogle played well; and V. L. Shearer but the purchaser would also always be just wondering what my dear old mother and R. A. MeRury showed speed. The sure that gummed to the bottom of the would say if the could only see me now." team was an evenly balanced one, a bottle was another tiny label announcing And so, if I may apply it to myself."

The Compagnie de Commerce & de great factor in school Rugby,

as used in the House of Commons. said the speaker, I am wondering what Navigation d'Extrême Orient, in their

my dear old mother would think if she could see me now. One day I have an report dated Saigon, April 18th, state:- audience of the King and in a few days' Our market is quiet, but prices havo time I have to lunch with the Prince, Islightly advanced, though the paddy has a good touch-kicker; and N. L Mac- The event of the week in the League am honoured, because we do not accept remained unchanged. donald can stand knocking about. Fettes was the defeat of Celtic by Ayr United, commands from Royalty in Australia. due largely to the rate of exchange and are the one side that have greatly im- result which extinguishes Celtic's (Laughter.) We are Social Anarchists: also to the cost of milling, which has proved since Christmas; since then they chance of the League Championship. When the Prince of Wales was sitting be considerably increased owing to the large have occupied the role of spoilera H Rangers have now relatively a lead of 8 side me in New South Wales. I said to number of contracts already made for Waddell is a very promising stand-off points, and it is hopeless to expect him. I want you to understand that you

May delivery..-- half. Merchiston bas bad an up-and- Celtic with only 8 games to play to over have to be very careful what you do and down season, R. M. Neilson is a player take their rivals. The League compet say to me, because I am the bead of an of moods; and J. J. Maan led a pack of tion has therefore, again had an un Ansochist party The Prince said, forwards, who, in accordance with the eventful ron and an uninteresting finish. Ob Lord Then I hope I shall meet tradition of the school, were at times it is to be hoped that this new lesson some more anarchists 500. (Laugh splendid in the open. Glenalmond and will bring home to the officiais the necester.) K Edinburgh Academy were at the bottom sity for a change in the conditions of the We were sent into Parliament. (Mr. run of luck all through. of the table, the Academy having a bad competition for another season. Ayr Storey went oby as a protest against an United, it may be remarked, in scoring three times against Celtic accomplished what no other club bas done this season, SCOTTISH CUP.

Loretto, to runners-up, though not brilliant, put in a lot of good work., J. F. Robertson, the captain, is a useful! winger; H. F. S. Fraser is resolute and IZAGCE GAMES. U

SCOTTISH LEAGUE DEFEAT,

The defeat of the Scottish League team in London occasioned no surprise in the North, where the chosen eleven was re- garded es falling short of the standard) of international football. On the other hand the English team was looked upon

Undecided Fourth Round Tie. Partick Thinde, 2, Motherwell, 1. Thistle thus enters the semi-final.

as a formidable side, and the fact that LesarE INTERNATIONAL

the Scots rag them to a goal in consider

England, Scotland, a

Rangers, -7-Ayr United; "Airdrie. §; Aberdeen, 2.

Celtic, 2; Dundee, 0. Clydebank, 37 Morton, 1. Clyde, ay St Mirren, I' Dumbarton, 1; Hiberniana, 0. Frikirk; 1 Motherwell, 0 Hamilton, 0; Raith Rovers, q Hearts, 2; Airdrie, 1. Ayr, a; Celtic, 1

ed satisfactory. It was a tame exhibition SCOTTISH LEAGUE. all over: probably no match of the 25 played between the rivals produced foot- ball of so moderate &-quality. This is to be regretted as the engagement, is an important trial game for the big inter national with England, Not only did the new players fail to impress, but at least two who were looked upon za certainties for the final eleven were thorough, fail ures, Of course, there remains the great test of all before the match with Eug |land, the Anglo-scots trial o

onterued tal-foot-o-next column),

Albion Rovera, Dacoo's Park Dundee, 1: Partick Thistle, 0. |Aberdeen, }, Kilmarnock,

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This advance is

January lat to April 11th is 325,800 tons The total amount of rice exported from against 324,988 tons in 1920.

No. 2 sifted, Japan quality, Hongkong, We quote to-day:-White Saigon Rice, $4.85 per pien) f.o.b. Saigon for May ship ment.

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