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"PROBATE ACTION.

DEFENDANT AN EX-GOVERNOR OF KWANGTUNG.

LOCAL SPORT.

LAWN TENNIS.

HK.C.C. TOURNAMENT.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 5TH, 1925

THE RUMJARN BROTHERS ENTER «FINAL

AFTER GREAT STRUGGLE.

Ho

„RIFLE - SHOOTING" R.ME STAFF WIN ALL EVENTS ON SUNDAY

The

CANTON NEWS

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]

NEW KUOMINTANG. A shooting match between the Royal

The older members of the Kuomintang The Supreme Court assembled yester

Marines Cid Comrades Association and opposed to the domination of the party ay merping to hear a probate action

the Royal Marine Range Staff took place Central Executive Committee by the concerning the late Mr. Chan Afong, in

at Stonecutters on Sunday which resuit- which Chan Chik Yue, brother of the

ed in wins for the latter in all events. Bolshevists in Canton met at Peking on doceaard is cited as defendant, and Chan

By diffenting Yow Man Tsun and

weather conditions were ideal, April 19th and resolved to separate Wing On is plaintiff.

Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., with Mr. Championship Doubles, inst evening, H. competition.

Ka Lau in the semi-final of the Open Bisley targets were used throughout the themselves, from the existing organization by forming new Kuomintang, appoint- Elsley Zeitlya (instructed by Messrs. i.D. and S. A. Ramjaha entered the findi,

The President of the Association, Lting DCT. Wang and others as mem- K. Hall Brution) appeared for the glain- Landl will meet the winners of the Col. Cantrell, was present during the

hers of the board of managers. The new tiff; MrF, 6. Jenkin, with Mr. Thomine O'Callaghan and Gaselor, and M. E. and earlier part of the proceedings. The managers, it is reported, base served Addis (instructed by Mr. A. E. Mall) ap | M. W. Lo match

meeting opened with application prac- notices on the Bolshevists in Canton to pare for the defendant, and Mr. C. G.

It was a keen struggle throughout, the tices at 200, 300 and 600 yards ranges leave, and the present unrest in Canton, Alabaster, K.C. (instructed by Mr. Wo Rumjahns being the more agile and for cups presented by Captain Sturges it is said, has been due more or less to the faster players. In the first eat, they led and Comrade J. C. Clarke and a numher secret instructions received by the per early with 4-1. but the Chinese played of spoons, offered by the Association, forcenaries from their new hirers to oust the present civil regize at their earliest. up and drew level. “The set came to 6 ali, the highest 'intlividual acores at enek

opportunity. Mr. Jenkin said that his client was a and the Indians winning the next two range. The "high guas" over the event} gentleman of silvanerd years, his age games wor the first set by 5-6. They were Captain Sturges and Comrade being 13. He had bad a strenuous won the second sat by 7 to 5 bub Grimmott with scores of 88 and 91-res political life and recently had been Civil the Chinese played woul In the third peetively, second and third places on

overam of Kwangtung Proviner. Dr. Edward Law, of Edinburgh, defendant's the Chinese proved themselves too each side, being awarded spoons. Scores

good and won by 7.5. The inat set was were as follows:- replete with thrills and both pairs play- ed brilliantly but carefully. The first gume went to the Ramjabas. the second and third, and "fourth to the Chinese. The Indians then got going and won the next three games. Again the Chinese

was present on behalf of three executrixes the derrand and also Chan King Tue,

brother of the defendant.

Ámedical man, had advised his client to take a rist and suggested that he should go abread. Legal advice, however. pre- On vailed upon him to go to Macao. Wedarsday lust he returned to Hong. kong, and his condition of health was apparently none the better. He was not

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the Rumjahns just winning and they followed this success by winning the next, thus securing the vietory, the score in this set being 7-3 in their favour. It was a well contested game.

ɓt enough to confer with his came up and the score was 3-5. There Counsel Indeed his condition was such followed a hard tussle for the next game, that his medical adviser considered it essential that he should return to Macao, On Saturday he went to Mead. There were two questions. In the first he was 'not required to give evidence, but in the second it was most necessary that he ...should be pressut.

Mr. Potter then made an application for the hearing to commence on Wednes day, so that if at all possible the defend. aat should attend the Court. 1.

Kis Lordship and that very serious issurs would arise in which this gentle man was bivolved, and he was averse to forcing the case without giving him elince of meeting" these allegations, and he would therefore adjourn the case ungu Wednesday uext at 2.13.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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A FOOTBALL DISAPPOINTMENT.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY FRISS."]

Other results were as follows!-- Chumpionship Singles.-F. A. Red- toad beat S. Fujita, 7-9, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

Mixed Handicap Doubles.-Mc. and Mrs. G. R. Soyer-1/8) beat L. M. 6. Lloyd and Miss Peck (scr.), 63; 84. ̧.·

WHITE FROST REFRIGERATORS.

WITH

ALL METAL, WHITE ENAMELLED

NICKLE PLATED LOCK AND HANDLES.

CLEAN

AND

ARTISTIC

ANTI-BOLSHEVIŠT · YUNNANESE. Latest reports from, Wweilin, Kwangai that the pro- Province, represent Kuomintang troops are still unable to

check the invasion of anti-Bolshevist. Yunnanese' forces sent by General Tung

Comrade A W. Grimmett...... 91 Cup: Chi Yno, the formost militarist in the

BM.Q.C.A

E. Edwards

D. E. Evans

C. E. Frith

J. C. West

J. C. Clarke

Kent

J. Macke, jr.

Grand Total

L.M. RANGE

Capt. R. Sturges. Sg Whittingham Sgt. Turwell

Mine. Blain Capt. West Mne. Brown Mne. Badcool Mne. Siddall

71.

23

495

STAFF.

88 Cup.

81

65

Grand Total

..510

Handicap Doubles.-B. D. Evaus and At tin the RM.0.0.A. entertained W. Hyde-3/6) beat Dr. D. J. Valea- their opponents, under the presidency of tine and R. J. Saunders (scr.) 7-5, 5-7, Lt.-Col. Cantrell, the President. 73. A. S. and G. E. Hett (ser.) beati J. H. Worswick and E. F. Stewart' (+15), 1-6, 7-5, 6-4-

Handicap Singles A.-L. Forster (3/6) beat W. "L. Thomas (+15), -3,

10-1.00

TO-DAY'S GAMĖS.

After tiffin a novel competition was executed, this consisting of a five round shoot at practically indistinguishable figurs targets which appeared at inter- vals and remained exposed for four To-day on the scand court M. K. and seconds. The shoot started at 200 yards M" W. Lo meet Capt. C. O'Callaghan and nad one round was fired at about every Dr. 1. R. Gawler in the semi-foal of 23 yards-the targets appearing whilst walking down the the Open Championship" Doubles. Other competitor were

range. This event was won by the Range games to be decided are:-

Men's Championship Singles. Fourth Staff by one point. round): T. Boada . E. C. Fincher.

Handicap Singles "A."--(Semi-final): E. Grimble (+3/6) . Major Hattersley Smith (-3/6).

Southwest for the time being and Tuchun of Yunnan. Tang's men, comruanded by General Lung Yung, are now strongly fortifying Nanning, the capital of Kwangai which the anti-Bolshevists cap- tured early in April. It is reported that the pro-Kuomintang troops now operating. in Kwangsi are willing to cease fighting and return to Peking jurisdiction apon a guaranteed monthly support på $450,000. NEGOTIATION WITH FRANCE?

General, Tang "Pen Yen of the anti- Bolshevist forces in Southern Kwangtung has suggested to Peking the opening of negotations with France for the re- trocession of Kwang Chow Wan, a quest- ion which has been pending since the Washington Conference and interrupted because of the gold franc dispute.

THE CURRENCY.

The over-issue of low grade copper coins in Canton by the many illicit mints of the mercenaries is causing much an- xiety in the local market, where they are exchanged at 18 pieces for a silver 10- cent piece, which in turn, is more than 30 per cent lower than a Hongkong 10. cent piece. In some exchange shops is is said, a Canton ideeat piece may be ex- changed for 20 coppers. According to a and vicinity have 29 so-called ammunition recent report, the mercenaries in Canton in reality, illicit factories, which, are, mints, turning out both silver and copper. The base silver coins subsidiary coins. ara stated to run from 50 to 60 per cent. One in comparison with those of legal standard. Foreigo banknotes are being

The final events were the Pistol Com-exchanged at high premium. petitions which.comprised 8 rounds, slow at 20 yards and 6 rounds in 10 seconds at the same range. This event also went to the Range Staf

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES."

At the presentation of the prizes after

THE UNEASINESS AT CANTON. Mr. Ha Ha Min. Civil Governor in Sin, I regret to have to inform you that

Canton and acting Generalissimo of the the football games-South China versus

Kuomintang Army since the departure of The final of the Mixed Handicap Doubles Best of China-arranged for to-morrow will be played on the Stand Cour to-

the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen for the North. is still functioning in the city. The re and the day after have to be cancelled,morrow, when Mr. and Mrs. G. E. as the Northern Chinese Tento is unable Sayer (1/5) will meet Mr. and Mrs.

port that he and General Wa Te Chen, the Chief of Police, have departed for W. Ironside (+4/6). M. W. La sad S. to come down. The cablegrain to this. Green will replay their match in the tea, Captain Sturges, in bidding "au Hongkong is premature. Acting Gover effect only, reached us this morning, and 4th round of the Championship Siagica revoir" to the RM.O.C.A. till next nor Hu was one of the leading speakers Thursday even- October, thanked the RM.O.CA for at the May Day Parade. Since Mr. Hu we are therefore put in a very awkward on the stand court on

irg.

their support and, on behalf of the Range agreed not to interfere with the ad position, as extensive booking for the

Staff, thanked them for their kindness ministration of the Kwangtung Arsenal games has been made.

in entertaiating them to tiffin and provi and the division of the gambling and ding such a good day's sport. Incidental opium revenue among the several mer- ly, he trusted that those ex-Royal Marines tenary units, it is reported that the ex- who had not joined the Association would pected coup will be deferred.. pending further successes "by "the Tang Chi Yac hasten and join up and in this manner

troops at Nanning, Kwangsi assure a continuance of these sporting the meetings Full particulars regarding

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It must be remembered that this is

the second time they have disappointed

us

:

DOCKYARD BEAT RA.0.0.

41

In a friendly doubles match on Sunday

In 1993 they challenged the South the Dockyard B.C. defeated the R.A.0.C. China team with a view to securing they 103 games to 72. right to represent China in the 6th Far The Dockyard were represented by Association, its aims and objects, many Eastern Ulympiad, and while all nr Jones, and Middis. who in their fourbe obtained from Comrade Frith at the

matches lost 17 to 27: Luck and Shep- Sanitary Department. rangements were made for them to come herd who won theirs by 34 games to 18;

Chief Inspector Kent, congratulating down including return passages Shang- Wimbley and Matthews, who won by 20 the prize winners, thanked Lt.Cdr. Green hai-Hongkong and board and lodging ex games to 19; and Osborne and Crocker, for carrying out the thankless job of Point Officer, a position which was nevr penses in Hongkong the same as on the who won by 27 games to 17. present occasion, they cabled at the last moment to my that they were unable to do so.

The secretary of the Hongkong Chinese Amateu Athletic Federation has been instructed to write to Mr. Sung, secre tary of the China National A.A. Fede- ration for full explanations.

We have, however, arranged a game with the H.M.S. Harkins which will

• take plaes tomorrow at 5.20 p.m. on the Club ground. Yours faithfully,

(Sgd.) C. F. YUEN,

Hon. Gen. Secretary,

Hongkong, May 4th.

ANOTHER MILLION TAELS.. SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL'S

SECOND FLOTATION.

The R.A.0.C. team was: Ollier and Lake; Wright and Curson; Marris and Davies: and Hoot and Walker.

U.S. TENNIS " CRACKS."

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TO PLAY IN HONGKONG,

A

TRADE STOPPAGE IN CANTON.

COMMISSARIAT OF FINANCE SUSPEND TAXES,

The Commissariat of Finance in' Cau- a sinecure and on such a broiling day, ton has decided to suspend enforcement

it was decidedly not an enviable job at the recent mamilate for additional tax He greatly regretted the fact that the on imported Bour, as a result of the President could not be present

to dis-

protest of the dealers and a period of tribute the prizes. He mentioned that, trade stoppage. The tax on kerosene oil had not two or three members failed to has not been repented despite the Ameri- appear, the final scores would have been extremely different However, practise can, and British consular protest. For a time the foreign agencies like the tells in everything and the result could Standard Oil Company of New York, the Uur advertisement columns to-day con-uot have been altogether unexpected. In Amatic Petroleum Oil Company, and the tain sa announcement that weather par- conclusion, he thanked the Serving Royal Texas Oil Company co-operated in the protest, going so far as to make no more mitting, the famous American lawn Marines for a picisant day's sport and tennis players, Mesars. R. G. and H. O. hoped that, on their return from Wei Her distribution of their articles in Canton Kinsey and H. B. Snodgrass will play Wei, an opportunity would be given as long as the tax was not withdrawn.

The pro-Kuomintang merchants, how- in a tournament against local playera the R.M.O.C.A to bave their revenge.

ever, would not join in the protest and on May 12th, 13th, and 14th on the H.K.C.C. ground. A cable published

bave ben trading as usual, placing their orders with Japanese importers. The to-day reports a victory by the two

anti-Bolshevists are alleging that the re- Kinmya at Manila"..

cent capture at Canton of Mr. Wong Shiu Tong, the compradore of the Stan- dard Oil Company agency of Hongkong, for a ransom of $500,000 has political motive in it, more or less connected with the kerosene oil tax issue. Of course, the anti-Bolshevista, it must he stated, are enemy to the Kuomintang régime and this charge must be accepted at its face value,

VREGIMENTAL BOXING. EAST SURREY'S TOURNAMENT

FINALS THIS WEEK

NEW DOLLAR SHIPS.

DELIVERY TO BE COMPLETED IN

JUNE.

10

PROPERTY SALE,

The Manila Times, publishes "Associated Press Badio" from Washing ton, dated April 29th, which states:

The contract was executed to-day for The Enst Surrey Regiment Boxing. Tourrament, which was to have been the sale by the Shipping Board to the held on Thursday and Friday last, will Dollar interests of the five yeascis in The Shanghai Municipal Council on April 30th offered for public subscription now take place on Thursday and Friday service on the California Orient Line. next, May 7th and 8th. In case of incle Chairman T. V. O'Connor of the Ship another Tis. 1,000,000 of debentures, bear ment weather on Friday, 8th, the finals ping Board and R. Stanley Dollar signed ing interest at six per cent, the issue will be fought on Saturday, 9th. Pre- the contract after members of the Ship

On behalf of the Auctioneering and being at par. It may be remembered liminary Rounds, Thursday, 7th, com- ping Board approved it that on April 27th the first of the current mencing at 7.30p.m. Semi-final and Delivery of the ships will be completed Brokering Company, Ltd... Mr. L. E. S. Tear's debenture issue was placed on finals, Friday, 8th, commencing at late in June, each vessel being taken over Lodge (auctioneer), disposed of leasehold the market, and on

by the Dollar interests when it reaches property at Kowloon, by order of the In addition. s Boys' Contest of four San Francisco, beginning with the 'refrat mortgages, yesterday afternoon. two minute rounds, between Boy Masseysident Lincoln, due ja Ban Francisco on The property consists of a parcel of ground containing 5,580 square feet, to and Boy Rasmay, both of the Garrison May. th..

An initial cash payment of one-third gather with six newly built four-storica School, will take place.

of the purchase price will be made by Chinese houses (unnumbered). The pro- the Dollar interests as each vessel is perty is situated at the Western side of taken over. The balance will be made Sung Wooug Toi, Kowloon City Road, over a period of years, ending in 1937. The upset price was $24,000, and this Andre Dupré, the French boxer, mailed. A bond of $1,000,000 will be deposited figure was increased by $1,000. bids to for Shanghai by the Siberia Marist to insure the carrying out of the coa the sum of 18,000, at which figure it

that occasion

The public absorbed Tis. 1,000,000 within an hour and a half Practically the mame time was required for the second million to be taken up.

One well-known stock broker took up half the Isasie--Tls. 500,000 on behalt of his constituents. Again there" was heavy investing by large local corpora Linas who in their anxiety to participato in the issue, says the Naily News, abow how strong the confidence of the publie is in Municipal finance.

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