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HONGKONG BOXING

ASSOCIATION.

MANY KNOCK-OUTS AT THE SECOND TOURNAMENT,

A feature of Saturday night's boxing nt the Theatre Royal, arranged by the Hongkong Boxing Association, was that five of the victories were awarded on Knock out blows, and only two on points. The contests, for the most part were very

short. The big bout of the evening-s fifteen round contest for the Beavyweight Championship of the Colony-only went to five rounds.

Their Excellencies the Governor (Sir "R. E. Stubbs, K.C.M.G.), Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson, K. C.B., and the General Officer Commanding (Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.), as well as the Chief Justice (Sir William Rees-Davies), and many other prominent residents were amongst those present.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

THE HLAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.

THE MUITSAI PROBLEM.

MONDAY, DECEMBER

"Sub-clause (3) of clause '8 will enable the Secretary for Chinese Affairs to make

Pte. E. Ainsworth (RM.L.I.), 160 lbs.

C.RO, Callagan (H.M.S. Titania), THE GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION. it impossible for an undiestrable employer

THE SCHEME OF THE BILL.

163 lbs. Owing to the inthisposition of A.B. Duncan, the middleweight champion of the Colony the Boxing Association

As next Thursday's meeting of the were unable to stage the fight arranged Legislative Council a Bill, to regulate between Callagan and Duncan. A heavy certain forms of female domestic ser weight championship was substituted, Pte. vice will be introduced, on the instrue Ainsworth coming forward to meet Callations of the Secretary of State for the gan

When the two men entered the ring it was seen that there was a marked differ ence between them. Ainsworth was the taller man, but he looked badly out of condition. Callagan was the smaller man but was exceedingly, well developed. Blood flowed early, Callagnus receiving a Tasty cut over his left eye. Both men stood up, to tuch other well and there was much close fighting and jabbing. In the second round Ainsworth jarred his man with a strong jab with his right, but Callagan was scoring wall with his The officials for the evening were: straight left. The advantages of this round were in Callagan's favour. In fact Official referee, Mr. A. Murdoch;

his superiority was asserting itself. In manager, Mr. J. Brook, medical officials,

the third round Ainsworth got in a lucky Dr. Montagua Harston, M.D., Dr. D.

blow and sent Callagan to the boards for Forsyth, MD., Surgeon-Lieut.-Comman

three. In the fanrth and ifth rounds der MacEwar. B.N.; time-keepers, Messrs. A. B. Allan and C. Bond; hon, secretary Callagan forced his mau to the ropes and administered a lot of punishment, The and trasurer, Mr. G. G. N. Tinson; in

fifth round, was the last, Callagan drove Mortimer, charge of scales; Lirut, R.G.A.Preferees and judges. Mr. A. Mar. his man to the ropes and leading with his left followed by his right and then

Colonies The Bill is described by the Attorney General as an attempt to deal

with the Mui Trai problem.

to continue to employ any particular mus trus na mmat kenal de

Part of the policy of the bill to pro vent transfers of mus tus from one em- obviously necessary to provide for the case ployer to another. It is, however, of the death of an employer and in that

event the Secretary for Chinese Affairs

will under clause I have power to make any order which he may think it regard- ing the transfer of a mui. Isas to e.g., the "The "Ubjects and Reasons" attached to widow of the former employer, the Bill state inter alia :---

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"This bill is introduced on thej instrue tions of the Secretary of State; and is an attempt to deal with the mai trai pro-

blen.

17.-Clause 12 declares that every mus trai of or over the age of 18 years may leave her employment at any time, with- out any notice and without any payment

whatsoever,

Clause is declaratory, Payment to a

18. It would obviously be undesirable encourage was Las under the age of parent or guardian by an employer who to e thereby obtains the custody of the child 13 to exercise their legal right to leaving has never in this Colony conferred any their employment and without any refer rights upon such employer, as against the ence to their parents or guardians or to parent or guardian, and has never con the Secretary for Chiness Affairs. Accord ferred on such employer any right of re-ingly, clause 13 provides that every mai

tining possession as against the child herself, but apparently some persons have orantly imagined that such rights

could be transforred.

Broadly speaking, a mui trai is defined a female domestic servant whose em ployer obtained her services by means of

trai under the age of 15 who wishes to be restored to her parents, and every mui:

wishes such mui tici to be restored to his tras under the age of 18 whose parents

or her custody, shall be so restored unless the Secretary for Chinese Affairs seas some grave objection in the interest of

stance he might refuse permission, to re store a girl to the custody of a mother who was living an immoral life.

doch, Mr. W. S. Bailey, Mr. J. S. DAS his left again sent his man down for the payment to anyone. Paragraph (i) of the mui trai to such restoration, For in-i

Cann, Lieut. Commander Douglas-Hamil- ton, R.N., Captain Crosse, 2nd Batta. The King's Regiment. Lieut, J. G. Jones, 2nd Batin. The King's Regiment,

SIX-BOUND LIGHTWEIGHT CONTEST.

Stoker Dick (1.31.8. Haudine), 131 lbs r. Pte. Flynn (King's Regiment), 134 lbs. This contest turned out to be a very one-sided affair and finished during the third round. Dick was no match for. Flynn' and, went down twice during the first and second rounds, but on both

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Occasions the time bell saved him. the third round Flynn attacked vigorously and sent his man to the boards for the full count Flynn was awarded the .victory.

HIX ROUND YEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST.

Cpl. Catting (King's Regiment), 118 Iba v. A.B. Flannigan (H.M.S. Durban), 110 lbs. This contest was also decisive, Cutting being decidedly superior. Shortly after the fight opened Cutting sent his opponent to the boards with two very clean blow pice lead with his right followed by a left to the jaw. Flannigan took the count for seven. A second later he was sent down for the full.count, Cutting was declared the victor.

SIX-ROUND LIGHTWEIGHT CONTEST. A.B. Eardley (H.M.S. Ambrose), 134| Elba. A.B. Larter (H.M.S. Hawkins),

132 lbs.

This was a very poor exhibi- tion of boxing. There was very little science shown, by either of the men and

full count,

SIX-ROUND MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTEST. A.B. Legge (H.M.S, Durban), 147 lbs was defeated by O. T. Cook (H.M.S. Diomede), 163 lbs., in the third round. Legge, had the advantage on points, but Cook was fortunate enough to get in knock-out blow, -

BIX-ROUND BANTAMWEIGHT CONTEST. A. B. Trigwell (H.M.S. Forglove), 115 be defeated Pte. Jonstone (King's Regt.), 119 lbs. on points. Johnstone put a plucky fight but was no match for Trigwell.

At the conclusion of the Tournamen: H.E. the Governor presented the prizes to the winners and runners up and buckled on the Heavyweight Champion- ship belt to the winner, C.P.O. Callagan.

HONGKONG TRADE. -INFLUENCE OF FALLING

EXCHANGE..

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The fortnightly trade report issued by the Hongkong General Chamber of Cou-

merce state-

the definition is intended to cover two cases. One is the case where a girl has been transferred by one employer to an- other, and the second is the casu whers An employer has died and the care of the household has devolved on, his son

or widow,

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Clause 19 reada: Clause 14 provides that every múi tini of or over the age of 12 years and under the age of 18 years shall, as hitherto, have the right to apply

to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, and Clause 4-provides that no person shall that upon any such application the Secre hereafter take into his employment any tary for Chinese Affairs may make any mui tsai. This of course will not pre-order which he may think fit regarding vent any one from employing under an the custody, control, employment and eva ordinary contract for service a girl who ditions of employment of the mus tsai. was fomerly employed as a mus trai,

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Clause 5 provide that no person shall hereafter take into his employment any female domestic servant under the age of 10 years. This is intended to prevent evasion, as in the case of a child under 10 it might be difficult to prove that she

was a mui tsas

Clause 8 deals with the treatment of wai trai. It requires the employer to pro- vide sufficient food and clothing, and in case of illuces, such medical attendances as the employer might reasonably have been expected to provide for his own daughter. The clause also provides that no employer of a mui trai shall overwork or ill-treat much mui lini or subject her to any punishment to which he might not reasonably, subject his own daughter.

Clause 7 to 16 form Part 111. of

the

Cotton Piece Goeds and Fancy Cottou Goods-Since we last wrote there has been a fair amount of business in Grey and White Shirtings, mostly at rates far below, replacing values. Sales of Fancy Goods, have been effected on a moderate scale, at satisfactory rates. Standard Form of Contract for Fnney Goods has now been decided upon, and it Clause 8 deals with the question of registration but it may be well to explain here that the general scheme of the bill is to allow employers to keep the muita Cotton Yarn:-The continued "decline whom they have in their employment at

Bill which will not come into operation A Revised until such date as may be fixed by pro

clamation by the Governor in Council,

a considerable amount of clinching preis to be hoped that this will prove per vailed. This became so pronounced dur ing the fourth round that the referes was maneatly satisfactory to all parties con-

cerned. Clearances have fallen off. -compelled to enter the ring and separate

20.-Clause 15 provides that every mus tens of or over the age of 10 years ahnil be entitled to much wages as shall be pre- acribed. Regulation of the draft re- galations published with the bill provides that every mat tear over the age of 10 years and under the age of 15 years shail

be entitled to wages at the rate of at least 81 month and that every mui tai of or over the age of 15 years shall bo entitled to the wages at the rate of ab least $1.50 a month These wages may seem low by English standards, but they must be judged by local conditions, and it must not be forgotten that the girls are treated as members of the family; though not of course always as daughters would be treated. In many cases therefore the so-called wages might perhaps bo- better| described as pocket money.

"PASSAGE RATES TO EUROPE.

the boxers, Bath men seemed half-hearted-in exchange has rendered business ex- present, but to prohibit the employment Bombay that before the war the cheapest |

In the opening stages Eardley appeared to have the advantage on points, but in tremely difficult. Dealers are reluctant of any new mus trai ir the Colony. The the third round he frequently clinched to pay enhanced rates and in consequedee right to retain existing mutaxi is of course subject to the right of the parents Larter improved as the bout advanced only an insignificant business has trans- and in the later stages got in a number pired at slightly higher prices. Quota to reclaim their child, and to the right No. of the child to leave her employinent of of body punches. The fight went the full tions are:-No. 10, 8153 to 8183.

No. 10a. $182 to $19 ber own accord. All this is put broadly, distance and Larter was awarded the 12%, 8164 to 8184:

Arrivals 7,500 and the limitations to the above state victory on points, though there was No. 206 8175 to 8200.

Shipments nil Sales 1,500 bales. Vn-

ments will appear in the consideration of nothing much to chose between them.

Bargains 10,000 the particular clauses of the bill Bold stock 10,000 bales, This is the second time that Eardley has

balca. appeared before the public this season,

Woollens-The market is again quiet. On the first occasion, at the beginning. The drop in exchange putting Bradford the month he fought Butler of the H.M.S. prices too far out. Ambrose. His great fault on that occa sion was, as in this instance, too much clinching.

SIX-BOUND WELTERWEIGHT CONTEST. A.B. Russell (E.M.S. Hawkins), 180 Tilbs. v.

0.8. Leonard (H.MS, Diomede), 149 lbs. Russell had a distinct advantage in height and reach, but he did not posses the activity of Leonard, who looked in the pink of condition. From the word "go" Leonard attacked vigorously. Bussell was surprised with the swiftness of the attack, and before the end of the round he was forced against the ropea and appeared to be half dazed as the result of a series of blows from Leonard who was using his right and left to great advantage and in quick succession.

The accond round opened with a whirl wind of blows and Russell was again driven to the ropes. He was a beaten man and after taking the count of five, his seconds, very wisely threw in the towel,

was awarded the

entire

Raw Cottons-Owing to an absence of stocks there is nothing fresh to report and quotations are purely nominal: Indian descriptiona at 230 to $35. Chinese grades at 32 to $38.

Metals-The drop in exchange has put prices beyond the level dealers will pay, and although there is a certain amount of enquiry, very little business has been reported. It will be some time before the market adjusts itself to the present basis of exchange, and prices

Flour Market Report Stock: About €00,000. sacks:

Quotations-American Patent 23.30 per anck, American Straight 8.00 per sack, American Cut-off $3 per anck, Shanghai -Flour $2.95 per sack, Australian No. 1

$3.20 per sack::

Randries Window Glass, market steady to firm, on account of fall of silver exchange,

Saltpetre. The unexpectedly surpris ing collapse in Rupee exchange has con-

iderably strengthened the market

Europeans in Bombay are at one with Europeans in Ceylon in their opiniora that the reductions in the P. & C. passage substantial. The P. & O. claim to have rates should have been very much more catered chiefly for men and women with limited means, but it is pointed out" at

est possible return is 291. It is probable return passage cost £50. Now the cheap that another petition, will be presented to Lord Inchcape before he leaves, urging that further reductions should be made. Ocean travellers were expecting much better terms; and the redactions are re- garded as a mere sop, says & Bombay message. All the other principal passon- ger, lizes serving India have followed the example of the P. & bus the reductions Are, on the same basis.

CHRISTMAS.

Down thro the sky at dawning, her all the world was grey, Hark! Did you hear this mornin" that music on its way?

It crept around the barbour's shores,

And even in at fast-closed doors,

A merry Christmas1 Peace on Earth!

To hail the Holy Christ Child's birth,

All things unworthy scorning Tis Christmas! Christmas Day

The Eastern star shone glowing, to light the angel train, And louder, sweeter growing, still sounds the glad refrain.

There came, to lead men's souls above,

A Child, the symbol of God's love;

A Child that yet was Heaven's King,

No wonder that His heralds sing

Their song with joy o'erflowing, The world is born again | " Dame Knowledge, bold and clever, strides quickly on, they say,

endeavour,-All honour fo With Wisdom's grand

But Love,

claims se creed, While hearts of chere are what men need For time is brief and art is loug

Then listen to the angels' songTM

Goodwill to men for ever, through Christ on Christmas Day

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