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THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT THE EXTRA RACE MEETING, YAUMATI SHOOTING AFFRAY

YESTERDAY'S FIASCO.

TENNIS' OR "PAT BALL"!

ENTRIES AND HANDICAPS. The second Extra Race Meeting is an-

It certainly would be an inexactitudenounced for, Saturday, the 10th inst., and

"THE "TAI LEE" PIRACY. THEIR FAMOUS STRONGHOLD " RAZED,

to state that yesterday's uncompleted Monday, the 1st Following are the anon December 29th "last again appeurca several hundred soldiers, under the cam

match played off on the Stand Court between the Champion of Hongkong (Ng Sze Kwong) and the ex-Champion of the F.M.S. (Honda) came within the limits of local championship teamis. The most fitting description for the game would be to call it a game of "patball," a game in which the art of tennis was practic

tries and handicaps for the first siny-

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INSPECTOR MURPHY'S STORY. The three Chiness alleged to have been

Our Canton contemporary reports that concerned in the Yaumati shooting affray before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magis-mand of General Li Fuk Lam, who has been charged with the task of suppress- 1ST RACE-TUDOL STAKES. Mile.-J. | tracy yesterday....

Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg (acting Crowning banditry in the vicinity of Canton, 31. D'Almuda Remedios's Jungle Cock,

male an attack a few days ago on the Mr. Mcketh's What-to-do, Baato's Nestor, Messra, Hosie and Cock's Wat. Solicitor) appeated for the Crown.

The first witorss was Chu Lam. the bandit stronghold in Cheungchow, which thonu,, Mrs. Dyer's Roman Day, Mr.

we take to be the village of that name Dynasty's Pet Alouse, Messrs. Albert and [ manager of a shop in Patrick Street, who

in the Punyi district, near Whampoa, Arnold's Cottongrass

resided at 16, Canton Road, 3RD RACE-SECOND AGGREGATE STAKES. tically lacking. What is there interest | One Mile,-Mr. H. Birkett's Sunstar, Mr. second floor, in the rear enhide. On the and hurnt the. place down. A number of Warrack'a Washington, Capt. G. E. Ox night of the affair witness was awakened bandits who are said to have participated in the piracy of the Tai Lee were arrest- ing, or parkling, in watching two play spring's Bell Isle, Sir Faul's Magnificent by a man pulling the quilt off his bed. ers on the base fine, tapping the ball (it Dahlia and Valint Dahlia, M. Martin The visitor pointed a revolver at witnessed and taken to the General's headquar cannot be called driving) one to the other ho's Starland, Messrs. Dyer and Beith'a

ters at Ionan, and it is believed that in long rallies of anything from a hun-Rothesay flate Ramsbury), Mr. Peta's and told him to keep quiet. Witness was

a number perished in the flames. dred to 250 strokes in a rally, just wait-

Edenhall, Mr. A. H. Carroll's Fern Leaf, conducted to the middle cubicle.

The account says: "General Li Fuk ing for one or the other to make a mover. Dynasty's King Charlie and Spotted hands were tied behind his back with and neither showing willingness to de sa Sand, Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen's Kupi

Governor of Pathall seemed interminable in the.

Benz, Mr. Alpaca Bluehottie, wire. The man who took him to the Lam had received instructions from the and fourth set and the state of affairs can Messrs. Birkett and Mackie's Hartfield middle cubicle; witness said. was not Generalissimo and the

best judged from the fact that this Messrs. Ellis and Odell's Full House.

present in Court, but had recognised the Kwangtung ordering him to arrest the set commenced at 8 p.m. and only aix

4TH RACE-CODHAM PLATE From two gunes had been played when the match was abandoned just before 7 p.m.: where mile post once round and in-D. F. H. rubber at the police station, seriously bandits in view of the many petitions as the three previous sets, when things Kew's Mopoke, Mr., Relyon's Caele wounded. Witness said that he recog-received by the two officials from victims A small iletachment of sol- were not quite dreary, only occupied corge, H. M. H. Nemazee's Nastaran bised the second defendant in the dock of the gang. The attack was wisely car-

ried out. 1 hours. As the match dragked out its 1. J. T. Hagram's Limonite (late Charin wearying length the spectators number Dahlia) and Magnitite (inte Jewel as the man who came into the cubicle

Mr. Martinho's Musketeer, and demanded his keys. Witness did notes was first sent to watch the exits Various of the stronghold and then, a large foren ing anything front 1,000 to 1,500) must Dahlia). have been bored and tired with the ex- Arizona and Jadestone, Messrs. Petts identify the third defendant,

and Coroncher's Mongolian Prince, H. hibition.

Towards the end the players did ex-F. White's Barcelona (late Phirgs), articles of jewellery produced in Court marched toward the place, and opened haust the patience of the spectators for Messra. Dyer and Beith's Grey Dragon, were identified by witness as the property fire on the bandits. The handits return-

of his wife.

ed the fire, and killed one soldier. After many of them vacated their seats in the Mr. Topside's Mountain Loch flate Loch

None of the three prisoners had any

a few minutes' firing, the soldiers set. Stord Court when the game of "patball Katrine), Mr. A. H. Carroll's Silver Leaf, showed signs of going a nil infinitum, Mr. Jonathan's Peter Pan and Dick As these rallies terminated there were Whittington, Mr. Dynasty's King Pippin, questions to ask. The first and second, the place on fire. Many of the handīts

however, stated that they were simply rushed out from the place, and were im sarcastic cheer from the gathering and H. E. Sir R. E. Stubba's Gaudic. the only interest left to the spectator was

'not escape were among the ruins of the whether this rally or that rally would be

standing on the verandah whilst the robmediately shot down, but those who died a record in so far as the number of

hery was going on.

burning buildings."." strokes were concerned. The pity of it is that the Committee do not award a prize for the longest rally of the tourna ment. If such a prize were offered Hooda, in particular, would take some beating.

2ND RACE-TWICKENHAM HANDICAP, "A CLASS." Mile.-Benz 1671x, Rothesay late Ramsbury) 162, Kupi 161, Full Heuse 139, Rinito Star 158, Sanstar 159, Washington 158, Valiant Dahlia 157, Ederhal 150, Starland 156, King Charlie 155, Rivergrass 155. Magnificent Dahlia 154, Yellow River 134, Strathfarrar 153, Hartfield 153, Oak Leaf 159. White Rose As for a description of the

150. Mongolian Prince 150, King Johnnie There is practically nothing left to state,

149, Langsat 147 King Pippin except to point out that Honda took the Limenite 145, Bandicoot 144, What-to-do first two sets, 6-4, 6-1, that Ng Sze Kwong 141. took the third 6-4, and that the games

game.

stood at three all in the fourth when CLA38,” further play was abandoned owing to darkness. Probably, if the set had been played out Sy word have won the co durance test as he appeared to be in better forin. In justice to Honda it must be remarked that he was suffering from cramp in bis tranis arm which might have had dine effect on his play.

What the ultimate result of the match will be when it comes up for decision next Tuesday is hard to forecast. Play is to commence at 4.15 p.m. let's hope the quarter of an hour extra will be sumicient). It Honda does not get the first three sets it is quite likely that the match will the full five sets in which Ng Sze Kwong (with his characteristic patience) should win. Who ever "wins let's earnestly hope that their tennis will be an improvement on that witnessed yesterday,

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THE MAGISTRACY.

A BUSY MORNING.

Inspector P. Murphy C.1., Hong

Investigations, it is said, established kong Police, was the next witness. said he was on duty in the charge room the fact that the pirates wore members of Yaumati new police station at 5.10 of a notorious gang which had partici- p.m. on December 29th when he received pated in many outrages, including the information which led him to proceed Zai Zee piracy. The inhabitants of the immediately with Sergt. Kelly and surrounding district are greatly relieved, constable to 206D, Canton Rund. Other it is said, to learn of their extermina- 5TH RACE-TWICKENHAM HANDICAP, "E

1 Mile-Nastaras II. 161lba, policemen were picked up on the way. tiou. epoke 150, Silver Leaf 131, Magnetite Witness entered and went up to the first 156, Grey Dragon 186, Loch Rannoch, 155, floor. Two constabiles were posted at the entrance to the first floor. Witness, with Mountain Hawk 159, Belle Isle 153, Arizona 131, Peerleas Dahlia 150. Durian 150. Kipg Canute 150, Bluebottle 150, Sergt. Kelly and a constable (No. 58),

A number of interesting cases werd Knockub Leg 149. Musketeer 149, Duku then went up to the second floor. Sergt. 148, Speargrass 148, Manchurian Prince 147, The Work 147, Pet Mouse 147, King Kelly and the constable were sent to the Alfred 147, Worabat 146, Gaudie 146, third floor landing. Witness returned to heard at the Magistracy yesterday morn Cottongrass 148, Jadestone 145, Golden the first floor, and found that Sergting. Both Magistrates-Messrs. RE Jubilee 145, Uncle George 144, Utinks Fender had arrived. Sergt. Fender was Lindsell and E. W. Hamilton-experi- 143, Wattheas 142.

6TH RACE-CLAYGATE PLATE. Six Fur instructed to remain on the first floor.enced a busy ecssion, and throughout the longs.-H. Birkett's Rialto Star, Dr. F. Witness descended to the street. sent for afternoon the former was occupied with H. Kew's Mopoke, J. T. Bxgram's reinforcements, and posted behind pil. the accond hearing of the Yaumati shoot- Limonite (late Charm Dablia), Sir Paul's Magnificent Dahlia, H. F, White's Yellow Jars, etc., such police as he had with him. Fing affray, a report of which appears in River, Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Loch A whistle was sounded, and the door of another column.

and Grey Dragon, Lady 206D, Canton Road, opened and two per Rannoch Severa's Duku and Lingwat, L. Dunbar's Speargrass, Mr. Dynasty's King Canute sone came out. The first was the third und King Alfred, Mr. Goodie's The defendant and the second was man Wonk.

who was not present in Court. The two SAMARIA DISPLAYS,

7th Race-Esher HANDICAP. 1 ile people ran through the party wall and Members of the . Sumarin's Recrea--Spotted Sand 1lhe.. Kupi 1, Rothe tion Club gave some interesting billiard say 181, Benz 189, Sunstar 136 Fall down the stairs. Two others followed House 157, Rivergrass 157, Valiant The first of the second pair was tot in displays during the tourist-ship's stay in

Dahlia 155, Yellow River 154, Magnificent Court, but the second of the pair was the the Colony. The first took place at the Dahlia 151, Mopoke 15. Bandicoot 152 second defendant. These two also went Kowloon Hotel, where Messrs. Holding Oak Lea! 151, King Johnnie 1 King and Skinner played a gaine of 800-un. Canute 160, Kennington 149, Grey Dragon down. the stairs. All four were empty- The billiards throughout were consistent, 149, Durian 148, Barcelona 118, Mountain handed. Then the first defendant came and although no exceptionally big breaks Hawk 147, Limonite It, Manchurian

to the door and looked out. He turned were recorded, the display was a good

back and went towards the front of the one, and there was only 5 between them

floor. As the second twa, dashed on to at the finish.

BILLIARDS.

Another exhibition was given by three members of the Sumeria Club at the E.A.S. M.A. Ciah, when they met three local players in games of 150-up. C Earnshaw proved the only winner for the Ex-Servicemen's side, the Samaria repre sentatives taking the other two games rather easily.

CRICKET.

KOWLOON 2s XI. r. H.E.

Prince 143.

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EXCHANGE case judGMENT.

TO BE DELIVERED ON FRIDAY.

the landing, Sergt. Kelly called out "Don't move?" Witness heard a sbo red from the direction where Sergt.

FOUR MOTOR-BUS DRIVERS CHARGED.

Before Mr. Lindsell were charged with manslaughter the two omnibus drivers who were concerned in the accident in the New Territories on Sunday last They were remanded for a week.

A third bus driver was charged with failing to report an accident which ocurr- red at Thun. Wan and with stealing the bus takings, a sum of $210. With hin was charged a motor-car driver, who is alleged to have heen driving the 'hus prior to the accident. Both men reinanded for a week. Mr. Watson ar-

NONCHALANT, STOWAWAYS.

Hi Honour the Chief Justice (Sir Kelly was stationed. Sergt. Murphy him-peared for the prosecution. Willinan Rees-Davies), was to have deliver self then fired and hit the second defen- el his considered judgment in the Sup-dant in the left side. The bullet went reme Court yesterday in the civil action through the defendant and into the wall known as the "Exchange Case." The opposite. (This defendant, stated the action printes to a claim by the Bank of acting Crown Solicitor, had nine bullet East Asia, Ltd., against Mr. Mody, awounds on his body). well-known local exchange broker, for $72.000 odd, Mr. Mody having acted as guarantor in a dellar-sterling transaction Bin which the Banque Industrielle (which

failed) was concerned.

The following will represent Kowloon and XI. in this League match r. the R.E.'s nt Kowloon on Saturday at 2.13 p. H..Overy (cupt.), A. O. Brawn, A. R. F. Raver, O. B. Raven. E. J. Edwards, W. L. Weaser, J. Fraser, A. J. Kew, Tetheram, E Savage and J. C. Long.

FUTURE OF PHILIPPINES. ATTITUDE OF U.S. CONGRESS.

The Insular Affairs Committee of the Bouse of Representatives decided on March 3rd to report favourably, to the House upon the measure providing for

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Two Filipinos who were discovered

charged with 'stowing away, grinned aboard the rs. Président Liarola, when heartily. The Magistrate rebuked them "Don't laugh," he said, "this is not a theatre.".

Continuing, Sergt. "Murphy said there was general firing for a time. When it

The stowaways said they did, not, want bad subsided, witness went towards the

to come here at all. They desired, to verandah and called out in Chinese, Put up your hands" On the verat dnb, with his hands up. was the fret get to Saa Francisco. Three weeks' im-

"Yesterday it was announced that the judgment would not be delivered until Friday next, as Mr. Elion Potter, K., defendant. He said, "I have nothing."prisonment each was their sentence. had been briefed for attendance at the Witness covered defendant whilat Sergt. enquiry being held at the Harbour Office Kelly searched him. He had no amma on

A Chinese was charged with dumping into the stranding of the **. Heung his person. Witness then saw a tub he tween # bed and the verandab, and in it was an automatic pistol. Beside the his mother's remains on the public road-

Shan.

AN UNWANTED BODY.:

the independence of the Philippines: The BOAT WOMAN DECAPITATED. | tub was a file dagger. These arms were way. His excuse was that he possessed

the

of

HARBOUR MISHAPS.

Committee's droision does not mean that on that body are in favour ner, but rather that they be An the A. Osterk, a Dutch vow lieve that the House should have an oppor- from Manila, was making for No. 2 Pier, tanit, if possible, gon

of debating the ques Kowloon Wharf, tion during this

was drawa towards the

ment

The

"You are

MAGISTRATE PUZZLED.

well within reach of a person lying on neither friends nor relatives in the the hed. Witness then arrested, the first. Colony, and was too poor to pay for

On returning to Yaumati proper, burial.

a bad son May your defendant. The Bill has yet to be drafted, but it is small fishing boaterday morning, a police station witness found that the certain in advance that it will contain pro ship's side by the action of the stern magazine of the automatic contained four mother's spirit come back and haupt

and a fendants had already arrived at the ing fines amounting to $60. visions guaranteeing the payment of the propeller. The heat imediately cap- live rounds: The second and third, de-you!" declared the Magistrate, in impos

sized and its occupants, a BEN honds td by the Philippine Govern

and reserving to the United States woman, were thrown into the water.

decapitated, her body being subsequently a pocket of the third defendant witness the right to faintain a naval base in the former was rescued but the woman was police station. Both were wounded in islands. It is, of course, in the highest discovered.

found a gold chain, a quantity of money

When number of summonses issued by degree unlikely that the House will pass

Earlier in the morning a cargo junk and ten rounds of .38 revolver ammuni- the Bill, for the dangers which would

the Sanitary Department in regard to Inspector of American pro

was run down and sunk by a launch attend the withdrawal

Lannigan and Sergt. Kelly, then each alleged contraventions of the Building tection at this or any time in the near near the Western Anchorage. No lives tion in a cigarette carton.

handed witness a revolver. The ammuni. Ordinance were called, Mr. C. A., §. future are very generally recognized. The were fast. Secretary of State for War Mr. Weeks,

tion found in the third defendant's Russ, appearing for the defendants, con- possession was of the same calibre as tested the Banitary Department's right to the second revolver. The automatic pis bring the summonses'against his clients. "You should not be too sure on that tol was in good working order, as also sion, internal dis

dissension, and from the fin arcial condition of the Government."

The dinis, which arrived here were the two revolvers. The first was The anti-American hovett, which was yesterday morning from Liverpool sie loaded in all five chambers with cut-off recently began in the islands, is not romar pare, haul on board 151 Naval rat Winchester-pattern 45 dum-dum ballets

here ns of great importance. It is directed, apparently against Americanings, including three officers. This total In the second revolver were five expend- retail merchants, and the retail business comprises, the relief crew of Med shells. of the islands is, to an enormous extent, Michell, and a draft für vessels in the in the hands of Chinese-Tunes.

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recently told the Committee that danger.M.S. “

Philippine Goyar to an independent.

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After further evidence the case adjourned.

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point," remarked Mr. Hamilton. have never yet, discovered where the Building Authority begins." Sanitary Department ends and where the

The bearing was adjourned for a week.

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