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THE CANTON MENACE. "RIVAL FACTIONS AT LOGGERHEADS,

FATAL SHOOTING EPISODES: CAN. TONESE LEADERS CAPTIVES, serious development which occurred in the situation at Cartod on Saturday

lian population into a state of great

OBITUARY!

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 99TH, 1928

TEDDY ARNOLD DIES IN

HOSPITAL

-~HONGKONG -BOXING"

ASSOCIATION,"

SATURDAY NIGHT'S TOURNAMENT

AT THE THEATRE ROYAL

ALLEGED BOMB OUTRAGE, ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAM-DAR

Wast is believed to be an attempt to "Teddy "Arnold, the little boy who

The third boxing tournament of the blow up n Franz car was made yesterday was severely mauled by a cheetah at

afternoon, near Bay View Police Station. Harmston's Circus, at the conclusion of season, arranged by the Hongkong Box last Monday's matinee, died in the Gov. ing Association was held at the Theatre The incident occurred at 4.15 p.m. just na car, No. 27, had passed Lye Man ernment Civil Hospital shortly after Royal on Saturday night in the presence

V to ́ ́ Shaukiwon. The car, ran over an

evening has apparently thrown the Civi-Friday midnight. It is scarcely neces of a large gathering of boxing thu-Terrace on its way from Causeway Bay alarm Though Dr. Sub Yat Sen issary to say that the deepest sympathy siasts. The principal bout of the even obstacle on the line and a loud, explosion reported to have left Shanghaj on Satyr. {is foit in the Colony for the bereaved ing was the fight between Stoker Petty followed, though fortunately little or no day to assume göntrol at Canton, the No. 4. Rose Terrace, Kowloon in their B. Dixon (H.M.S. Gicula) for the Welter damage was done, The driver stopped

indications are that he will not bavo, the

military backing to assert any claims to political authority.

Saturday night's deelopments are re jirted in a message to the Chinese Com- mercial News as follows": -

A meeting of the Canton officials was held at 7 pm on the 27th inst. in the → → offer of Mr. Chanchak, officer in charge of the river patrol, for the purpose of discussing questions connection with the There present situation at Canton,

**were present: Wu Hon-man. (Civil Governor) Mr. Chan-cak (officer in

parents-Mr and Mrs. G. A. Arnold of Officer Morgan (H.M.S. Hawkins) and A.

special

The

the car in order to investigate, and a metal cylinderi was discovered at the alde of the line.. About three yards fur ther along another metal cylinder had been placed on the line. A further search

།་ revealed a third cylinder, again in the track of the mag

very and loss. *Teddy (Edward weight Championship of the Colony and Thomas) was nine years old. He was the Scott Harston Belt The bout went removed to hospital on the evening that he the full distance and Morgan retained received his injuries and was under the the Championship and the Belt on points During the interval the band of the 1

care of Dr. MeKenny, cheetah had infected shocking injuries, King's Regiment, played a number of de The officials for the especially to the neck, one of the glandslightful selections

The police from Bay View Police in the vicinity of the jugular vein being evening were:-Oficial referee, Stations were called to the scene and the TOFT. On the Tuesday and Wednesdaycal officials, Dr. Montague Harston, Police Station for examination by

Murdoch; manager, Mr. J. Brook medi

cylinders were collected and taken to the there were some hopes that the little M.D, Dr. Forsyth, M.D., Surgeon- sufferer might recover, but blood poison-Lient..Commander MacEwan, RN. time technical expert. After a thorough ing developed. By Friday his condition keepers, Messrs. A. B. Allan and C. search had been made the car continued bad become dangerous and another doc Bond; hor secretary and treasurer, Mr. journey. It is too early to state definitely that the cylinders found are

charge of the River Patrol). Gen. Ngai tor wie called in, but in spite of every G., G. N. Tinson; in charge of scales bombe, bat to all appearances they are.

Bong-ping (who was recently appointed by Dr. Sun Yat Son to be Commander in-Chief of the Land and Naval Forces), Chow-lo (a military leader) Wan Shu tak (officer in charge of the Navy) and Li Yik-pin, Ha-aing, Lau Tsan-wan, Yeung Hi-man (Kwangsi and Yunnan Military leaders)."

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effort to save the boy's life, he gradually Lieut, Walsh, R.G.A.; refertes, Mr. A. maak, and passed away shortly after mid- Murdoch, Mr. W. S. Bailey, Mr. J. S. night in the presence of both his parents. McCann The cause of death was septic pneumonia circumstance that makes the little lad's death all the sadder is that the whole family were due to leave for England on February 7th.

Judges, Lieut.-Commander Douglas Hamilton, R.N., Captain Crosse, and Batn., The King's Regiment, Lieut. J, G. Jones, 2nd Batto, The King's Regi- ment and Lieut. Commander Hake.

The police are investigating the matter closely. ***

of the other. Larter was very smart on his feet and was able to avoid, punish- mont. The fight opened up in the second SIX-ROUND BANTAMWEIGHT CONTEST. round and Flynn was on the aggressivo. The funeral took place at Happy Valley

A. B: Shobbrook (H.M.S. Durban), 122 His defence was also very strong. Larter on Saturday afternoon and was largely

bo., Bantamweight Champion China in the fourth round jarred his man with attended. The body was carried on a bier from the Government Civil Hospita Squadron, 192, Pte. Smith (King's left to the jaw, but he was unable to to its last resting place where "it was Regiment) 118 16a, Winner of the break down Flynn's defence. The next lowered into the grave by four Chief Novices Competition, April, 1999. There mund was very everly contested and in Petty Officers of the Naval Yard, where was not a great deal of ringraft shown the sixth Larter again got in a straight For the whole of the next round Mr. Arnold is employed. Naval friends by either and, in the third round Shob-left. Thereupon

After a few questions had been raised, the assistant of Yeung Hi-man (Kwangsi Military lender) said that General Ngai! Pong-ping was cunning and should not be allowed to take command of the forces. After that there was a tumult and a Yunoan military officer fired a pistol as - means of securing order.

afterwards removed

to

The

an exchange of shots followed. body guards of the Kwangs; and Yu: nan military soldiers carried General Nga Bong-ping away. He was first kept prisoner in the Forestry Department and some unknown place. A report gained currency that he bid been murdered, but it has not been confirmed. Mr. Wo Hon-man, (newly appointed by Dr. San Yat-sen to act as Civil Governor) was escorted back to his office by the Kwangsi soldiers under the command of Lau Tsan-wan,

The soldiers under the cominand of General Ngai Bong-ping, on learning the paws, pursued the Kwagsi and Yunnan milltary leaders, and Lau Tat-hing and Wang Hung-yan, were fatally shot by them During the tumult two soldiers were fatally shot inside the meeting pluce,

also completed the mask by filling in the brook was disqualified for fouling. There Flynn was on the defensive and in the grave and tenderly, laying the many was little to close between the two men bat, eighths he appeared to have recovered, and floral tributes on the grave. The service, if anything, Smith was the more aggres if anything had the benefit of the round. simple but impressive, was conducted sive. Too much holding spoiled, the fight In the ninth and last round both men by the Rev. G. R. Lindsay, of St. An- ing. In the third round, Smith get in were standing up to each other well."" drew's Church Kowloon, assisted by the a blow to point which dazed his opposent, There was a good deal of in-fighting in Naval Chaplain (Rev. Chorley Howard). who went down on his knees. As he fell be the round, but whether this could ba A number of the deceased boy's school caught hold of Smith round the legs and termed holding" is doubtful. Larter mates attended the funeral. Others pre-

Before the two could; was spoken to twice, but the second time sent included Mrs. Grace (wife of Compulled him down.

moders Grace) and the Commodores regain their feet Shobbrook hit his man Laeter took umbrage and walked to his Secretary (Paymaster Lieut. Com. Worth and there were loud cries from all over corner. Flynn was naturally awarded ington). There were Lis present

the building of "disqualify." The re the decision, the manager announcing that Naval representatives from the Commo- dore's Staff, the H.M.S. Tomar and the force (Mr. McCann), however, allowed Larter had retired.

the fight to procved. A minute later BIX-ROUND LIGHTWEIGHT CONTEST. Royal Naval Hospital.

there was another insident and Mr. Mc- Pte. Grin (King's Regiment) 142 lbs." Cana, bad no option but to stop the fight. Sicker Dick (H.M.S. Hawkins) 133 and disqualify Shobbrook

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Numerous wreaths were sent including one from Commodere, and Mrs. Grair.

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DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

SLX-ROUND WELTERWEIGHT CONTEST.

Ibe Griffin is a youngster, just out from Home. Judging by his display on Satur- Gunner Barker (B.G.A.); 141 lbs, Wel-day he will make a very promising boxer. On board the P. & O. liner Morea terweight winner of the Novices CoHe showed a good knowledge of ring

1922, . A, B.. Legge (H.M.5. Durban), 143 lbs. Both men set off at

It is reported that the Kwangsi mili tary lenders, intend to take supreme com maul and place the entire city under Ronald Macleay, K.CM.G., the new Bri

a pace which could not last, and before & disadvantage, being nine lbs. lighter their control. In the last few days they tish Minister to China, who is on his the bell went at the end of the first round and he had not the height and reach of bave succeeded in taking away a quan way to Peking, and Sir Ernest Wilton, they were both played out. This round the end. There was some in-fighting his opponent This advantage told in tity of arms frcuit the Cantonese soldiers K.C.M.G., the new Chief Inspector of and the blau-kwan (Sun's People's the Salt Gabile, who is also going to was fairly even, though Legge was scor-which seemed to tire Dick considerably.

ing points with a number of body Army.") They now want the soldiers Peking, vit Shanghai. During their under the personal wormand of General stay in port. Sir Ronald Macleay has been puncis. The next round was the begint would have paid him better, to have Ngai Bong-ping to surrender with their the guest of. H.E. the Governor, Sir Elning of the end. Legge get the measure kept clear of his man. In the fourth Griffin was awarded the waarl Stubbe, and Sir Ernest Wilton of his man and punished bim severely, round Dick was worn out and gave up

the fight. After the disturbance no one was allow has been the guest of Admiral Sir Arthur Barker went down three times and by the end of the round he was very groggy. ed to pass after 0 p.m. in the southern Leveson. quarter of the city; and all the roads An interesting fact about the new Chief The third round opened with Barker THE CHAMPIONSHIP. FIGHT, Were guarded by soldiers. In Sai-kwan Inspector of the Salt Gabelle is that be taking the count for five. He came up and received fierce it was very quiet and only the police had already left London when he was pluckily enough. men of No. 5, Police Station were dis- knighted at the New Year, and the news punishment at the ropes. It was a hope- armed by the Kwangsi soldiers. After of this honour having been conferred onless cause and his seconds very wisely! the news of the disturbance had become him was sent to him on board the ship threw in the towel. Leggo was awarded known all the shops inside and outside by wireless.

the city were closed, though some have Sir Ronald Macleay is accompanied by their doors half opened.. Communien-his wife. Both are well known in Peking tion between Canton and Honam was to old residents of the Metropolis, ss entirely interrupted, bouts of all kinds before the war Sir Ronald Macleay was. having stopped running. Guns were Counsellor to the Embassy. mounted on the Bunds of Carton and Honam in preparation, for fighting.

#DREAM STREET."

GRIFFITH FILM AT THE CORONET.

■

the contest,

$1X-ROUND WELTERWEIGHT CONTEST, A. B. Russell (H.M.S. Hawking) 144 lba, . Leading Sehran: Meen (H.M.S. Titania) 41 lbs. This bout went the full

contest:

FIFTIEN-ROUND CONTEST FOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY.

A. B. Dixon (H.M.S. Ciral) 143 lbs. e. Stcker Petty Officer Morgan (H.M.S. Hawkins) (140 lbs.) Morgan is the pre- sent holder of the Championship and the Scott Harston Belt. Dixon also has a good record and has fought with Morgan before. Both men looked fit. Morgan appeared to have trained down to the last ounce, The first round opened in

distance and at times there was very Sir Ernest Wilton is also well-known little to choose between the two men, in the Chinese capital, as he came to though Russell appeared to have more favour of Dixon, who did most of the China in 1550 and spent thirty years in stamina towards the end of the various leading and drove Murgan to the ropes. the British Consular Service in the couD. rounds and seemed able to stand the in the second round Morgan stood up try. He has recently been appointed punishment bettor. In the first three His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Republics of Esthonia and Latvia; and and Congal-Geberal in Commissioner Lithuania...

BEN TROVATO.

rounds Russell used his left to great ad to his opponent and with a straight left vantage and was successful in jarring his opened Dixon's lip. From then onwards MAD. In the third round Meen got in Morgan, did moet of the attacking and Dixon as continually on the defensive Russell a well-directed right to point.

The Text eight rounds went in favour of was forced against the ropes where he was Morgan who, in addition to damaging severely punished. In the next twa rounds Russell fought more steadily and Dixon's left ear also closed up his left time and again forced Meen into a corner, eye. In the sixth round Morgan was Mech was wily and twice surprised his warned for using his head, and in the man by a quick recovery from what was seventh Dixon was considerably troubled

A tale of love and lowers told on the acreen as only D. W. Griffith ena tell it, "Dream Street" begins its week's season at the Coronet today. There is much of Griffith in it and only a barely discernible touch, of. Thomas Burke who wrote the

Lady Susan Townley, wife of stories which suggested certain of the scenes. The producer himself describes it diplomat who during the early years of evidently sham grogginess, and fiercely with his ear which bled profusely. Mor- as a dramatic comedy":

"the century was stationed for some time attacking Russell when he least expected gay was not, slow to take advantage of "Three youthful characters of outstand at Peking, has written ber reminiscences; it. The last round saw both men stand this and with his ever ready straight left ing interest are presented in the picture. Indiscretions of Lady Susah," and ing up to each other and there was much landed blows on the damaged parts. They are "Spike McFadden, who con-reviewers are making the most of some kive and take. Russell had a better Dixon was forced to shield with his left to keep his opponent off. Despite thean quers the girl with his golden voice and of the amusing stories she bas to tell. kaowledge of ringraft and was awarded and at times had to dopend on his right

One of these quoted by a home paper deals the victory ou points.

telling disadvantages Dixon was fighting the men with his big fat Spike's

curiona TEN HOUND, LIGHTWEIGHT CONTEST,gamely and at times jarred his man. His young music hall dancer. There is also experience with a Chinese servant, Chang A. E, Larter (H.M.B. Hawkins) 128 footwork was also good In the eleventh brother, and Gypsy Fair, a fascinating with China, and records a one Sway Wan, a Maley adventurer who Baa, the butler, who entered the room sings a mad song: "Love is kind to the during a bridge party with a very grave lb., ex-lightweight Champion of the round he appeared to have regained his Atlantic Squadron, o. Pte. Flynn (King's former self and had the advantage of the Teast of men, oo-ama, co-awa and dreamy face and said:

"Must send for daifoo (doctor), Regiment) 134 lbs. As was generally next two rounds : Morgan was compelled of making Gypsy his wife. The move

missy. Belly sick, wantchee medi- expected, this turned out to be one of to go on the defensive. Dixon wae BOOT ment of the drama answers to the

the best bouts of the evening. Both men ing points frly Morgan was sorely - cineÏ torment and tempest of 'Spike's" love for

"Oh, Chung, San," I ejaculated, were evenly matched, though Flynn had tried, but in the next to the last round Gypsy, while affronts to Sway. Wan and

shocked at his intruding upon my a distinct advantage in weight, whilst his he regained control of the fight and get the jealous interest of the brother bring

stomach opponent, showed neater footwork Un in a namber of straight, lofts, The List guests with this allusion to complications that wears a romance of the

trouble, apparently contracted since fortunately the contest was marred by around was also in favour of Morgan. most absorbing interest

Junch-time, when he had seemed quite incident in the ninth round. The referee Thera could be no doubt as to the deci well: "Go to bed at once. I'll send (Mr. Murdoch) warned Larter, for hold on Offifeen rounds ten of the daifog to you, and I gently pushed ing The latter resenting the warning, perhaps eleven, wore in favour of Mor refused to continue the fight and retired gan, He was awarded the fight o him towards the door.

Ta beauty and action, and love scenes of enchanting, simplicity... Griffith han added, & compelling intercat by the introduction, of two iemarkable figures who personify the fores of Good and Evil. One is a street preacher and the other a wandering musician who, in ons of the famma Bonda naels seen for the first time in the films, plays the violin that sings evil thoughts into the world.

But he held his ground. y belly Autong spectatore a lot of sympathy was pointed

no belong sick, he insisted; Wall felt for Larter, who fought, cleanly the conclusion of the contest Mr. B bally all wrong inside" And he pointed throughout In the first round; there was MDyor fastened the belt on to the win to the electric boll, which I then a good deal of sparring. Both men worker

realised was out of order and wanted ing fast and trying to get the measure. The art tournament has been arranged recharging!"

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