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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 220 1925

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„OVERCOMING STRIKES.

By bringing patriachal influence of an- cient days into bearing, it is reported that some of the 78 larger Elatures in the amboi and Shuntak districts near Canton have resumed operations, and more are expected to follow. The Slature owners, in a long statement published on April 9th. reiterated their determination to continue the fine and reward practice among the reelers, asserting that this system is absolutely necessary to encour age efficiency and good work and prevent poor service.

YUEH-HAN RAILWAY STRIKE.

GRIEVANCES OVER PAY AND

WORKING HOURS.

Over 2,000 employees of the Fireh-Han Railway went on strike on the 17th inst.

protest against certain grievances regarding pay and working hours, the Canton Gazette states. The demands set forth are the following:-

To reinstate all those who have been. dismissed from the Engineering.. the Mechanical, and the Traffic departments since last December, except those who infringed railway regulations and Party (Kuomintang) rules.

To get rid of those lacking the know. ledge of railway routes and violating the interest of the Party and their associa tion

The management of the Kwangtung Section of the Canton-Hankow Railroad. has acceded to all demands of the 2,000 To put in effect the 8-hour day in the workers, mid service, which was suspend. | Mechanica: Warshop..

ed on April 17th or account of strike. against discrimination on the part of the managing-director, was resumed in full on the 20th.

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Yunganese dubination of Canton.since the departure of the real Kuomintang

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Labaisers working on the embankment to be given 20 cents more a day; station! workers and messengers #14 a month; and meebunies are to receive an increase of 30 per cent, where the "daily wage is below 1: 20 per cent. in case the wage is above $1; and 10. per cent. in case the wage exceeds $1.50 per day. -

To pay 3 days pay for one day to those working during inilitary operations. To pay up all wages in arrear.. To give medical treatment to employees the expense of the Railway and em ployees to receive wages as usual while on sick leave.

months ago has been strengthened by the recent addition of more than 2,000 re- fruits, said to he trained men sent to Canton by General Tang Chi Yao, who is aiming at the Southern Capital Gen- eral Yang Hsi Min, commanding the Yun-at panese in Canton, has taken over the contrul of the "Kwangtung Arsenal at Spekcheng and the gunboats of Kwang- tung River Defence, the local Cantinese

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MEMORTAL STAMPS.

A million dollars' worth of special stamps of one dollar denomination carrying a Imemorial portrait of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen are being issued by the Kaorin- All outstanding trenihership certi. Geates of the Kuomintang, commissions issued by the Kuomintang, authorities. and all fature school diplomas are in quired to bear one of these stamps, other-i wise they will not be regarded as legal or valid, as long as the issue-hals

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"the last fortnight. the Military Academy at Whampoa. said to be sub- sidized By Soviet funds, has received 600 more cadets recruited through the Kuol mintang agency in Shanghai. The re- eruits are mastis natives of Chekiang and Kings.

CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY.

A post-mortem graut of 1300 to be paid to the families of those who die in an accident while on duty; and compensa. tion equivalent to three mouths' wages to the familica of employees upon death.

To-organise, a committee to veriña tion of webers of the staff in which is vested the power of supervising finances and staff movements.

Every employee should be promoted one rank or his wage increased one step every year.

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LOCAL SPORT.

LAWN TENNIS.

REC.C. TOURNAMENT.

The lawn tennis tournament was con-

tinued on the Hongkong Crick Club's ground yesterday, when the results were as follows

Handicap Doables-S. and D. Green (2/6) beat Lieut. Coll. E. D. Matthews and P. W., Green (+15), 6-3, 848-

Club Championship. Capt. T. Mona- ghan beat . H. Crock, 1-6, 7-9, 103, 3.6. 6-3.

POLO MATCH YESTERDAY. CIVILIANS DEFEAT: NAVY IN K.O.Y.L. CUP..

[BY ARGUS

There was a large gathering at the pola ground, last evening, to witness the first unteh is the triangular contest for the KOYLI Cap, presented for competi- tion by the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, who were stationed here before the war.

Handicap Singhw ·B-1 K. M

There are three teams entered Civil (-3/6), 8 Sell: Kenzie (-1/6) bent H. J. Armstrenk

Open Singles W. Hyde beat A, Lezot, ians (the holders), the Navy and the 6-4, 6-2. 84, on Kowloon Cricket Club | Army.

The match last evening was between groun

The following games are down for the Civilians and the Navy, the former decision today:

winning by goals to . The goal-scorers for the winners were: Major Rotherham (2), Mr. Brith (1), Mr. Pollock (1), Capt.

TO-DAY'S GAMER.

Open Doubles-Yew Mar Tsun and Ho Ka Laur. E. C. Fincher and W. Hyde.

Mixed Doublex-Lient-Col. M. Bates

Mrs McElderry. Co. and Mrs. Russell Brown Mr. and Mrs. W. Ironside

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Among those present were noticed and Mrs. Davidson P. T. H. King and Seville obtained both points for the Navy. His Excellency the Governor (in ward

Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Mr. A. G Stubbs), the Hon. Sif Cland Sevira, the

Fletcher and a number of ladies..

Open Singles-1. 3. Razack S. A. Rumjahn S. H. lymail. Yamada, M. K. Lo r. H. 1. Rumjahn, Handicap Double-D. D. Bryden To pay the wages for the entire period and C. W. E. Bishop . G. Miskin and of the strike.

EARLY SETTLEMENT EXPECTED,

Negotiations are proceeding between the strike leaders and Mr. Lam Chik Min, the Managinx-Director of the Railway, with a view to an early settlement and compromise so as not to interfere with the train service, “

KIDNAPPED COMPRADORE, STATED TO HAVE WRITTEN TO

A FRIEND.

[C.. Blaker,

Singles A.Dr. W. L. Thomas RJ. Saunders.

Club Championship-Dr. Valentine, O. C. Womack.,

GOLF AT PANDLING.

"His Excellency Major-General Laard, G.O.C., kindly neted as umpire.

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The game consisted of four 7-min. chukkes.

In the first period there was no score; ia the serond. Captain Neville, with a

The Bogey Pool, played on April 18th-long shot put the Navy one up; in the 20th, was won by J. W. C. Bonnar, all third the Civilians scored three goals, square. Other scores were G. A. Henson Major Rotherham obtaining two and Mr. and A Morrison, each ? down,

There were 25 entries, including 5 carried forward from the Match pool.

CRICKET.

NAVY TEAM:

Lt.Cdi Thompson

CIVILIAN TEAM. Mr. Beith

Beith une: in the final period, Mr. Pollock, scored for the Civilians from a very diffi eult angle in the opering minute, whil Capt. Neville was agxin successful for the The following will represent the UniNavy with a long shot. The teams lined Since the kidnapping of Mr. Wong versity 1st XI. in a League match against as follows: Shiu Tong, the Hongkong compradore of the K.C.C. next Saturday, at 2 p.m., the Standard Oil Company, on the Tsing on the &.C.C. ground: H. N. Balhatchet.

(capt), Rev. K. Quick. A. S. Hatt, Ming "Festival Day, no news has been A. A. Rurajahu, W. M. Giltins, T. O received by Mr. Wong's family or rela- Yeaw. J. Youngsaye, C. W. Lam. REPORTED DECISION TO RESUME tives either from the captive or from the Shahabudin, S. Hachiuma and

Đ. Ng EXPRESSES TO SHUMCHUN. bandits who hold him for ransom, states The Pantou bugte states that it has the anton fuzette Efforts during the

The annual athletic sports of the Hong- Leen decided by the railway authorities past ten days to couunicate with the

bandits with a view to securing the re-koug University, which have been twice to resume the running of express passen lease of Mr. Wong have not been sac postponed owing to weather will be held ger trains between Canton and Shun-cessful. Nor bas it been passible to send to-day at 2 p.m. then on the Canton-Kowloon Railway a letter or get în direct touch with any line so as to facilitate communication and of the bandits."

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It is now reported that a relative of service. At present the income derived Mr. Wong, Mr. Shee Law Son, has just received a letter from the captive sent form the slow trains" ancunts to about apparently from the bandit's den stating one thousand dollars a day, and the daily that he (Mr.Wong) is keeping it und bis appetite 'i good though the food sup receipts shuld be greatly increased whepplied is not quite to his taste. the fond in the Sheklung area has sub sided and the express trains are put on.

CINEMA NOTES.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

Miss Viola Dana has what is perhaps the most interesting screen play of her career in "Dangerous To Men," the new Metro production seen last night at the Queen's Theatre The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama,Elizi Comes To Stay." Miss

He states that up to the present the bandits have not mentioned any amount for his ransom or have they appointed any place for the discussion of conditions affecting his release.

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UNIVERSITY SPORTS,

MILITARY SHOOTING. CHINA COMMAND RIPLE MEETING

AT KOWLOON.

2. Lt.Cdr. Sprauge. Major Rotherham 3 Capt. Sturges, RM. Mr. Pollock Bk. Caot. Nevile, R.M. Mr. Bartholomew The game was fast throughout, and there were many exciting moments.

Jet Chikku': The Navy lost the toss and started with the sun in their eyes. They had all the play to begin with and narrowly missed scoring in the first two

iminutes.

The Civilian team took some time to settle down, but towards the end of this?

own, and Mr. Pollock, on two occasions, period they were more than holding their

looked certain to score

The China Command Rifle Meeting was

god Chukka: After oven exchanges, the commenced yesterday at the Kowloon Range, when the results were as follows: Naval men again showed superior poro- Soldiers' Club Challenge Cup.-Fired bination, and Captain Neville scored with at ranges of 200 yards, 200 and 500); Winners and total score; Pte. Murrell & long shot. Just before the bell, Captain (H.Q. Wing Surreys) 78, Cup and medal Sturges gave. It.-Comdr. Thompson n opening, with a pass right across the goal and money prize; Pte. Woods ("

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Co Surreys) 73, Medal and money

The mystery surrounding the unfortu nate compradore is causing no little prize; Pie Bullock, 72; Lie. Roberts, mouth, but the latter could not get ep anxiety to his family and friends, but it fo; C.Q.M.8. Estall, 70; CQ.M.S. in time and the hell sounded with thes is hoped that no harm will come to him. Franklin, 68; Pte. Dunbrill, 87; Ft Navy leading by 1 goal to nothing. as the question of innor-money can Hicks, 8 (all Surreya); Sgt. Hutchins

Bed Chukku: After a naval aid in the (RA), 64 Sgt. Hicks (Surreys), 64. easily be settled.

Money prizes.

opening minutes, which failed to materi- Company and Battery Match:Winalise, the Civilians took the upper hand ning tram B" Company, East Surrey Regiment (CQM.S. Eatell, Sgt. Hicks, completely and an registered' three Pte. Smith, Pte. W. Hill, Pre Wheeler, goals. The first was stored by Majme

AN HONEST MISTAKE.

Dana appears as Eliza, the orphan girl MADRAS SUIT AGAINST MESSRS, Pto. Dentry, L. Pinèr, Pte. Wilson, Rotherham, after a Ene individual effort

who, at eightees, is introduced into a bachelor's household as his ward. She was an ugly duckling but she grew in charm until she was considered gerous.

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Pte: Dumbrill) Runners-up D." 2.

Company East Surrey Regiment (Sgt. by Mr. Beith. The second point was Coonber, Sgt Sules. Sgt. Reager, L/C scored from close quarters by Major Meaker, L/c, Copps, Pte Wilcox, Rotherham, while Mr. Beith put the finint Jones, Pt. Bullock, Pte-Todd).

ing touch to a capital run by Mr. Bar- tholomew for the third point.

Miss Kathleen Norris novel Butter fy" which has been filmed as a Univar sal Jewel all star production, comes to the World Theatre to-morrow." There are four leading charecters, two sisters, wealthy manufacturer and a famous violinist, These roles are played by Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Uni versal's latest star, Kenneth Harlan, and Norman Kerry. 8o This Is Paris,"

Mabie of the H.Q. Wing and Lfe. and half-way through the chukka, Capt.

Neville scored with a shot from nearly When the hearing of the case was the fourth of the Jewel series. "Fight

Best Aggregate (Slow and Snap) mid-field. Towards the end, the Civilians and Win," also comes to the World resumed before the Chief Justice, Mr. Bendall (RAO.C.) also scored 5.

score Private Folde

Theatre to-morrow. In this feature Jack Mockett, on behalf of the defendants. Total naturally without

Dempsey and his party, including his stated that his clients had made an hopest straining or breaking the

each. with 21

Private was po further scoring. firet place Fibres of the material

manager and tra Aer, arrive in France mistake. They were now prepared to Sergeant Jones (H.Q. Wing) tied for had the better of exchanges, but there and get by the newspaper men and the admit that their action was wrong and HQ Wing. 21; Major Drake, 19 photographers by donning false whis they would therefore tender an apology kere. From then on they have a series to Mira Walker Plaintiff, he added, had Cpl. Carver B, East Surreys, 19; of adventures which irad them through agreed to be paid damages of Rs3,200 and Pte. Thomas,, "A" East Surry, 19;

L/c. Bendall (B.A.0.C.), 18. the most charming cafés and boulevards costa His Lordship passed a

(Continued at foot of next Column.) Accordingly. of the French capital.

Individual Rifle 300 yards slow and Newling, the firm's manager, for alleged aap (Practice No. I slow), Pte. Thomas, falte imprisonment and assault. Wak Pte. Allan, "B" Cpl. Henslake,

Chukka In the opening minute of "A" Companies, East Surrey Regi- settled.

Plaintiff's case was that she attended ment, each scored 17. Pte. La and Bands the Soal period, Me. Pollock soared from a sale held by the Madras branch of the man Turnfum (H.Q, Wing) also scored firm, and while there was accused by 17 each Practice No. 2: (Saap shoot- close to the right corner post, the batt Mr. Newling of stealing a pair of stocking) Pie. Tredaway, A," P Hille, cannoning off the far goal-posta capital, ings and other articles and forced to go Pie, HoblynD" Companies, the if somewhat lucky effort. The naval mes, to the Folice Station and submit to be East Surrey Regiment, scored 5 each. however, were by no means Buished with, searched. None of the missing articles Fie. "Thorne Sergeant Jones and Pte. were found in her possession.

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