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PROCRESS IN RUSSIA. BRITISH LABOUR 'DELEGATION'S REPORT.

LONDON, December 9th..

THE HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2230, 1024

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BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

PUBLIC UTILITY SCHEMES.

LONDON, December 19th.

In the House of Commons, on the motion for the adjournment, Ron, W.

E. Guinness, replying to Mr. Graham, who raised the question of unemploy ment, mentioned that hitherto there had been a disappointing response to the scheme carrying out the resolution of the Imperial Economic Conference under which the Government would give up to three-quarters' interest during the deve-

The Trade L'alon Congress Delegation to Russia whose telegraphed. views created some surprise in England, has issued a preliminary statement on their tour following a very quiet arrival in jiment period for any públic, utility Loudon last evening. The statement

scheme in the Dominions or the Colonies which is signed by Mr. Parcell as chair where there was a genuine anticipation. man and Mr. Fred Bramley as secretary Hitherto only two applications were of the Delegation says that as a result made from the Dominions, and both wero af (rur investigations they conclude that refused, because no anticipation had been coalitions in Russia have enormously shown, but that did not mean that noth- improved since 1920. Special reference ing would come from the scheme it is iade to improvements in financial future, because it inevitably took a long stability, the development of industriale for distant Dominions to understand

dertakings housing conditions and the facilities offered. <ducational activity. Testimony is paid

to the good organisation of the Soviet

SPAIN IN MOROCCO.

Replying to Commander Kenworthy,

alministrative departments - and it is who drew attention to the importance

serged, that religious institutions are of the international aspect of the Span

Mr. completely free to exercise their beliefs.ish Moral life in Russia is rapidly improving. It is declared that the forthcoming full report of the Delegation willfully justify the British Labour claim that Russia ander Sovietism has earned a place

ong European nations

* ANTICIPATION OF WORK

IN THE DOMINIONS;,

AN EXPLANATION:

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Loydos, December 20th. An explanation by Mr. Guinness of the pee of the word "anticipation" vester- day is found in the Economic Conference resolution inder which in order to

Morocco, withdrawal from Chanberlain, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said he was unable to foreshadow the Government's attitude to wards a series of contingencies which had not yet arisen, but they would do every thing to prevent a domestic trouble be cosing an international question,

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FIRST TEST MATCH.

AUSTRALIA SCORE 480 IN FIRST INNINGS.

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WEMBLEY EXHIBITION 1925.

THE NEW BOARD OF MANAGE- MENT.

SYDNEY, December goth

LONDON, December 20th. H.R.H." the Duke of York has accepted The ground was packed, 50,000 peopl

the presidency of the Wembley Exhibi- being present, whes play was resumedtion, 1925. II. the King and H.R. H. to-day in the first Test Match. The weathe Prince of Wales will be Patrons ther was fine and the wicket in good The Board will insist of Lord condition. Scores:-

AUSTRALIA.

1st Innings

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Bardsley, c Woolley, h Freeman Collins, Hendren, b Tatell Ponsford. b Gilligan

110

Arthur Richardson, b Hearse...... 32. Taylor, e Strudwick, & Tate... 43 "Victor. Richardson, Freeman ... 48. Kelleway, a Woolley, b Tate 17 Hendry Strudwick. b Tate...... Gregory, a Strudwick, b Tate...... Oldfeld, not out Mailey, b Tate

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Total

35.

18

..30€

ball, taking 6 wickets for 130. Gilligan Tate was in brilliant form with the took 1 for 2, Freeman 2 for 184. Hearne for £6, Wolley for 35, Hobbs 0 for

and Chapman 0 for 10,

ENGLAND.

1st Innings Hobbs, not out Sutcliffe, cot out

49 30

Total (for no wicket)... 72-

The day cricket was most interesting and the crowd a record.

The English bowling, notably that of Tate and Freeman was brilliant, and the Belding wou honours.

The Australians ween 304 for + "when the adjournment was made for lunch.

Stevenson (chairman), the Duke of Devonshire, the Right Hon. J. H. Thomas, Sir Houry McMahon, Sir James Allen (representing the High Commissioners. of the Dominious) and Sir Charles McLeod. The Chief Adminis trator will be Sir Travers Clarke and the Financial Controller Sir James Cooper,

OBITUARY.

SIR GEORGE BUCHANAN.

LONDON, December 20th. The death is announced of Sir George Buchanan, who was British Minister at St. Petersburg prior to the revolution in Russi

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SIR JOHN ANDERSON.

LONDON, December 19th. The death is announced of Sir John Anderson, of Guthrie & Co. of Singapore. [Sir John Anderson, who was the son of Scottish residents of Singapore. was born in 1852, and went to Malaya at the age of seven, being educated at Raffies Institution; Singapore. After some years in Government Service he took up & mercantile career, and sat on the Straits Legislative Council, 1886-1858 and 1905- 100%. He was knighted in 1912.]

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GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. ..

"STEWART, BEATS SHEWAN, H.E. THE GOVERNOR PRESENTS

THE CUP.

The Final round of the Championship of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club took place over 20 holes qu Course yesterday, when A. B. Stewart the Fanling Old

beat I. W. Ghewan by a up and I to play:

It is presumable that good King Sol takes a kindly interest in the Royal and Ancient game, for he wore his, most radiant mien all day yesterday, and did his geniul best to make the occasion the success it undoubtedly was.

The 233 fast train from Kowloon to Fanling was well filled with golfing enthu siasts of both sexes, and there, on ar rival at Sheung Shui halt, were ruptu ously welcomed by number of ricksha coolles who had got wind of the great occasion and resolved to turn su honest tea-cent-piece or two.

THE MATCH DESCRIBED.

The Arst hole fell to Shewan, who play": ed The Meadow in four strokes to his

opponent's ave. The younger man's tee shut, was curried by the wind into the rough but he played out nicely, as did Stewart "from under a sharp rise, in, the ground,

a one-too-pleasing - lie

strokes each (one under "bogey) and The arcond hale was halved in four

Stewart made the score all aquara by taking the third in three strokes, Showan requiring ive. The ex-champion weak ahead at the fourth, which he won with foug, strokes against six, and the next was halved in four each.

At the next hole Stewart put himself up, and went farther ahead at the 7th. The sth and ath were halved, Stewart standing 3 up at the turn.

At this stage Shewan showed soma signs of nervousness whereas his oppon- ent was playing with great steadiness and conidener. By taking the "Saddle," When the two finalists deove of, quite Stewart put himself 4 up on the younger a goodly number of spectators, including man, who, however, reduced this lead by several ladies," had assembled to follow winning the 19th in a good after the them. As the morning advanced, increas-11th had been halved. 'the numbers of enthusiasts of both sexes strolled about the course, taking up vantage points of their own selection to view the play.

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BARON 'HAYASHI AND JINGOES,

Shewan was now making valiant efforts to get on terms with his more experi- enced opponent, and took the 13th in faur, thus reducing Stewart's lend to 2

Some dogged and consistently ' steady play on the part of both men was seen after this, the 14th, 18ch, and 18th holes, all being halved in bogey scores," and the 17th also halved in each (one over. bogey).

At the 15th tee, Stewart drove a long straight ball, and was on the green in

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Shewan was unlucky in landing his approach into the bunker guarding the green, and the hole was taken by his opponent, who finished the frat round ♬ Impi

LONDON, Decrraber 20th. la at interview, pablished in the ** GALLERY" INCREASES. Sunday Timex Baron Hayashi (the LATEST CABLES.

When the players came out to resume Japanese Minister) ridicules the suzges- [REFTER'S AMERICAN: SERVICE.]tions that there is any real feeling of after in the sun's rays had grown ap antagorism between the United States preciably stronger. and several ladies

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After lunch wickers fell at 381. 4. AN OIL CONSERVATIVE BOARD. Japan. He declares that relations shed woollies and fur-cullared coats which 387, 387, and 388. Oldfeld and Mailey added 62 in $7 minutes.

Hobbs and Sutelife, were partnered for seventy minutes, playing confident and attractive cricket.

Hearne injured his finger when field-

HOME FOOTBALL.

RESULTS OF "SATURDAY'S RIG

GAMES.

EXPORT CREDIT SCHEME.. Bir H. S. Samuel said that the Gore ernment had deciled to extend the long term contract benefits of the exporting and had to retire. credit scheme to India, Ceylon, Straits Settlements and Hongkong. He con- sidered that the banking facilities were enough for short-term contracts. He facilitate anticipatibu of work which pointed out that these facilities were pre- yusly withheld on account of the repudi. otherwise would not be taken in bandation of orders for textile goods after for some years" the Imperial Govern the slump, but the channel as regards ment has groruised to unke a grant to

textiles was now re-opened. wards approved Dominions elonus raised for capital expenditure on public works. Mr. Gainness added that many of these schemes will be put up by municipalities.

The House of Commons adjourned till February 10th.

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BRITAIN.

ANNUAL DINNER..

“We can hardly expect to avoid consider- CHINESE STUDENTS IN GREAT able delay in the production of a kind of

scheme offering the anticipation. which' we need to justify the grant

ELECTORAL REFORM IN ITALY.

A SURPRISE BILL

ROME December 2015.

Lesbos, December 20th.

At the annual dinner of the Chinese students held at the Hotel Cecil there an interesting company including Baron Hayashi (the Japanese Ambassa dor), Sir John Jordan, Sir Dennison.

Was

The announcement by Premier Muse-Ross, Mr. Neill Malcolm and M. Rakov.

Ripi in the Chamber of a new Electoral

Bill "came as a bolt from the blue not only to the public generally but to his

Followers.

Is is believed that the Bill will provide one-member constituencies on the Eng Jish Parliamentary basis instead of -electora voting for a party ticket, “which,

under the law in operation dast April' ensured a great Fascist majority..

. The new move is variously interpreted by the Premier's frieeds and foes The new elections are expected in March..

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RELEASE OF POLITICAL OFFENDERS IN GERMANY,

Muvich, December 20th. Hitler and Kriebel have been released from the fortress in which they have been confined and a number of other promin" ent political prisoners have been liberated BJso.

ALBANIA COMPLAINS "OF SERBIAN AGGRESSION.

AN APPEAL TO THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Albania has appealed to the Powers and the League of Nations complaining of Berbian aggression which has been recently causing much frontier fighting. It has requested, the League to bring the matter befoze the Council at the earliest oppertunity.

ADMIRAL BEATTY'S SUCCESSOR AS FIRST SEA LORD,

MALTA December 2piti.

is understood that Admiral Brock will succeed Earl Beatty as First Sea Lord of the Admiralty:

sky (Soviet Chargé d'Affaires).

Mr. Chao Hsin Chu (Chinese Chargé d'Affaires), referring to the opium dis-

ssions at Geneva, urged the necessity of world-wide co-operation to combat the drug evil lie expressed the opinion that there was no necessity for anxiety or pessimism as regards the politics! situa- transition. Events would take a normal tion in China which was fa a period of

course.

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MEDITERRANEAN FLEET.

NEW COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.

LONDON, December 18th. Sir Roger Keyes has been appointed Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterrane an from May 5th, 1825.

COLOGNE EVACUATION. CONSTERNATION IN GERMANY.

BERLIN, December 19th."

Lord Curzon's statement in the House of Lords in regard to the evacuation of the Cologne zone has created consterna. tion in Government circles

An official of the Foreign Office declared that the prolongation of occupation with- out consulting the German Government would be regarded as a fugrant breach of the Treaty of Versailles and would seriously

affect

the internal political situation.

Official circles hotly deny the allega tion of German obstruction of the Mili. tary Mission, and they point out that the Mission recently carried out over 1,700 inspections without any interfer ence.

OPIUM. CONFERENCE.

PERSIA'S PROPOSALS.

GENEVA, December 10th- -The Persian' delegation to-the Opium Conference presented & Memorandum in regard to production of opium in Persia

the

which states that curtailment. would be subject to "(1) a loan of 2,000,000, Tomans

∙of a for 20 years; (2) the granting

more torium by the Powers having claims against Persia and (3) the removal of restrictions ox Persin with Present regard to Customs and tariffs

The proposals will be considered at the resumed sittings of the Conference in January, for which the principal Persian delegate, Arfeud Dowleh, is remaining bere.if

LONDON December 20th. The results of the Soccer" matches played to-day in the various leagues were as under:

THE MEAGER, DIVISION 1." Arsenal, 6; Leeds U., 1.. * Aston Villa, Burley, Blackburn R., B; Cardiff C, 1. Bury. 0 W. Bromwich A, 2 Huddersfield T., 1; Preston, NE., 0. Liverpool, 0; Bolton W., 0. Manchester C., 2; Birmingham,. Z. Newcastle U., 17 Notta C., 0- Notis F. 1; Tottenham Hotspur, 0. Sheffield U. 1 Everton, 1. "West Ham C., 4; Sunderland. 1.

THE LEAGUE: DIVISION · 11.

Barnsley, 3; Chelsen, 3. Blackpool, Oldham A., 2 Bradford City. 1; Leicester City, 17 Derby County, 5; Coventry C., 1. Fulham, 3: Crystal Palace, 1. Hull City, 4: The Wednesday, 2. Middlesbro, 1: Stockport C., i.

Portsmouth, 0; Clapton O., 2 Port Vale, 2; Manchester U., 1. Bouth Shields, 4; Stoke, "0. Wolves, 3; Southampton, 0.

..DIVISION 111. SOUTHERN.

and

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Bristol Rovers, 1; Bournemouth

BA, 0. Charlton A. 3; Norwich City, 2. Exeter Brighton and H.A, '0. Merthyr T, 1; Swindon T., 5. Newport C., Gillingham, 0. Northampton T., G; Brentford, 2. Queen's Park Rangers, 4; Aberdare

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Reading.-0 Bristol C. 1.

Southend U., 2; Luton Town, 1. Swansen T., 2; Plymouth A., 0. Watford, 1; Millwan A, O

DIVISION 111, NOETBERN. Ashington, 2; Wrexham, 0. Barrow, 1: Chesterfield, 0. Crewe A, 3; Hartlepools U. 1. Doccaster B, 0; Darlington, 2. Durham C., 3; Rochdate, 2 Halifax T., 1; Transimere R., 3. Lincoln City, 3; Accrington 8., 0 Nelson, 4; Rotherham C., 1 Southpart, 3; Bradford, 0. Walsall, 2; New Brighton, 1e Wigan Boro' 3; Grimsby T., 1

SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Aberdeen, 3; Third Lanark, 1. Celtic, Hamilton A., 2. Cowdenbeath. 4; Ayr U., 9. Dandee, a; Airdrieoniars, 2. Hibernians, &: St. Johnstone, 0. Kilmarnock, 3; Raith Rovers, 0. Motherwell, Or Hearts, 0. Partick T., 2; Falkirk, .0 Queen's Park, 0; Morton, 6. Mirren, 1; Rangers,

BOXING

WORLD'S BANTAMWEIGHT

New York, December 20th. In a fifteen round bout Cannon-ball " Martin wrested the world's bantamweight title from Abe Goldstein ou points.

CRICKET IN SOUTH AFRICA

BENOND, December 21st

TO STUDY GOVERNMENT

RESPONSIBILITIES.

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Shewan's nervousness, which had at

were sever more cordial and sternly they had worn earlier in the day,

The "gallery" had increased in num. bukes the jingoes on both sides Adantic

He describes the Singapore were rewarded with some bighly exciting hers by the afternoon, and the onlookers (Pacific). aliene as nothing more than a sound commercial proposition for the British. WASHINGTON, December 20th. The President has created an Oil Con-Empire, which has been regarded-in servation Board consisting of the SecreJapan as inevitable. Baron Hayashi taries of War, the Navy, Interior and adds that only the closest working friend. Commerce, to study the question of the ship between Britain, America, Japan Government responsibilities in regard to and other Powers gould maintain an era oil conservation.

of prace which was at present the sing The Board will seek the full co-opera. fof Japanese policy. tion of the Oil Industry Commission ap- pointed last March to study the future fuel oil supply for Navy work and will also co-operate with it.

THE BRITISH MINISTER TO

BANGKOK

The President, in letters to the Seere-

LONDON, December 20th. taries, says the development of aircraft His Majesty has received in audience indicates that America's national defence Mr. Robert Greg, the Minister to Bang ingat be supplemented if not dominated kok.. by aviation, and it is even probable that upremaey may he determined by the possession of available petroleum..

THE ELEVATION OF TURRET

GUNS.

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WASHINGTON, December 20th." Under solution introduced in con- gress by Mr. Britten the State Depart ment would be called to inform the House of Representatives what objection any foreign Government may have to the proposed increase in elevation of turrent guns on American battleships.

Mr. Britten's bill would authorise the

AERIAL COLLISION IN JAPAN.

TORTO, December 19th

A local nows agency reports a collision of aeroplanes at Kasunigaura this morn ing at an altitude of 200 metres, and that three officers were killed..

JAPANESE-AMERICAN RELATIONS.

WASHINGTON, December 19th Japanese-American relations were again diseased in the House of Representa tives by members offering much advice to another and the administration

building of four scout cruisers costing over $11,000,000 each. one floating dry dock, costing $7,500,000 and would in-one crease the limit of the cost of the nero- officials.

plane carriers. Lexington and Nurulagu The plan for manoeuvres by the feet now being constructed from $21,000,000 of Hawaii in 1923, was attacked by the to 833,000,000 Authority would also be Democrat, Ar. George Huddleston, as "inadvisable and tactless in view of given to the Navy to elevate the turret

the United public opinion in t guns of the battleships Florida, Utah, the state of

States and Arkume, Wyoming Penneytmasin, brin

Japan. The Democrat, Mr. Wingo, told the Sin Oklahoma, Verndur Tork, House, however, that President Coolidge Tecan, Misisippi, Tifabad New and Mr. Hughes were handling American Mexico at a cost of $6,500,000.

foreign affairs in a dignified and sensible Contending that improvements were way, and the best thing that Congressmen necessary if the American Navy was to could do was to keep their mouths equal Great Britain's in strength, Mr. shut." Britten said the bill would accessarily be debated, when the exact conditions of the United States Navy would be re- vealed.

WILL OF THE LATE LABOUR LEADER.

"New York, December 20th. Mr. Gompers left the bulk of bis catate to his sons and granddaughters, and directed that only the legal’minimum should be payable to the widow whom, as his wife, he married three years ago He cancelled the earlier will which left her the bulk of his estatë.

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CAPTURE OF A BRITISH SCHOONER.

ALLEGED TO BE SMUGGLING - LIQUOR.

New Lospoy (Connecticut), December 20th.

Ac a result of a midnight raid the constguards captured and towed in, the British schooner J, Duffy with a crew of eight British subjects. The coastguards claim that there are on the ship $800,000 worth of liquor, including a thousand cases, of champagne.

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NAVAL ARMAMENTS. GUN ELEVATION" ON CAPITAL SHIPS.

WASHINGTON, December 19th. Great Britain has formally presented ber views on the question of gun eleva tion increases in American capital ships.

MORE MONEY REQUIRED.

WASHINGTON, Decber 20th. Mr. Britten, of the House of Repre sentatives Naval Affairs' Committee, has introduced a bill proposing an expend ture of $101,400,000 for additional naval construction.

The House of Representatives passed the Naval Appropriations Bill which pro- vides for an expenditure of 8:900,000,000.:

NAVAL ENQUIRY.-

WASHINGTON, December 19th: The Senate Naval Committee in definitely postponed action on Senator King's resolution for an enquiry into the state of the navy."

TEXAS BANK ROBBERY.

FORT WORTH (TEXAS), December 10th. Bank robbers set fire to the town Valley View this morning after wrecking two banks and carrying, off two sales each weighing 4,000 lbs.

The fire wiped out the business section of the town stimated at $150,000.

is A message from Roval states that he damage i damage estimated at 5,000,000 Estonian

US LABOUR FEDERATION. as we caused by a are in the builde

FIRE AT REVAL

HELSINGFORS. December 19th.

U.S.

NEW YORK, December 19th.”.

times been somewhat marked during the morning's play, had now entirely left him and over the first nine holes of the after- noon round. be played with all the cool- ness and judgment of a veteran golfer.

The 19th hole was halved in euch (bogey) and the 20th was also halved in

(one under).

The 21st provided several thrills. Both usen were on the green in 1, and Ste- wart's putt, an effort of a good eight. yards, lipped the hole and trickled away. Shewan's putt came to rest on the edge of the tin, and Stewart unaccountabi nissing his next putt of less than a foot, Shewan took the hole.

SHEWAN LEADS.

The excitement was great when at the next, the younger man reduced his op ponent's lead to 1, and was still greater Ent the 23rd when he became "alt square. This was the result of a fine drive of about 230 yards, which enabled him to win the "Dip in a good 4," whereas Stewart was constrained to take ti strokes to bole his ball.

The long 24th was halved, and many fair spectators gave rent to audible ex- pressions of pleasure when Shewan put himself ahead by winning the short 25th in a. The 26th was halved, and at the turn Shewan became up. In playing · this hole he landed his tee shot into the nullah on the right of the fairway, and Stewart polled his into the small trees. on the rising ground to the left

Whereas the younger man played an admirable abot in extricating himself from a

a very unenviable position, Stewart bad played 5 strokes before his ball emerged from the miniature forest.

So great was the interest evinced by the followers of the game nt this stage that the "Half Way House, whose at tractions on so hot an alternoon must have been very powerful, was disregard. el by all but one.

The by now considerable party which trudged hardily in the wake of the two finalists became aware from this point of a deplorable falling-off in form of the younger man, and the dismay of certain of his feminine champions was at times poignantly voiced.

After halving the 28th, 29th and 30th holes, Stewart took the 31st, and when She was picked up his ball at the 3204, the players were all square again.

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The long" Armchair fell to Stewart in 4 (one rader bogey), putting him I up, and he meressed his lead by winning the next, Shewan azsin picking up.

By taking the 35th in easy fashion Stewart won a memorable match by 3 up and 1 to play.

THE GOVERNOR ARRIVES.

" HE SI R. E. Stubbs, who was no- companied by his A.D.C., Capt. Neville, and Sir Heary Gollan, motored to Fac ling during the afternoon, and on the conclusion of the Championship Final pre- sented the cup to the winner

Mr. A. H. Ferguson, the Club's new President, in a short speech, said that throughout the competition, opinion had been general that Messrs. Stewart, and: Shewan would be in the Final. He con gratulated the winner on his victory, and the runner-up on giving while still im his grifin hoodsuch a good game to so tried and consistent a golfer a

Stewart. He also thanked His Ex- cellency for his kindness in coming "so far to present the cup to

to the winner.. HE. the Governor said that he not going to say anything in praise the players, f Mr. Ferguson had already done so. Nor was he going to say anything in praise of golf, for after an apprenticeship of 22 years, he had come to the conclusion that he could not

for

A two-day match between Mr. Bollyg belonging to the State railway in LATE MR. GOMPERS SUCCESSOR.

the course of which several explosions Joel's XI. and the East Rand wan left

accurred. drawn. Out of the visitors' first innings The authorities are of

tida are of the opinion that Mr. William Green, of Ohio, secretary play it (Laughter.) He thought it. total of 457, Bowley scored 152. The East the Communists had stored ammunition and treasurer of the United Mine Work best to proceed at once with the business

and replied with 200, 8. J. Unocks there

Gallers, has been elected Tresident of the in hand. hitting up . Joel's team scored as for Three Communists were arrested un American Federation of Labour, in susAfter the presentation, His Excellency

wickets in their second innings.

the spot.

Radica to the late Mr. 8. Gompers: and party returned to Hongkong.