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INTERPORT CRICKET. HONGKONG SCORE SENSATIONAL VICTORY.
SHANGHAT'S GALLANT FIGHT. For the third time in succession, the Fates have smiled on local gricketers On Saturday right. it was felt that the Hongkong eleven had done well-better indeed than some of us had dared to hope. At lunch time on Monday, the and news that Shangani had passed us by 2 runs and that we had lost four good wickets for 60 again reduced the hopes of Hongkong to a low ebb. Bitters time on Monday was aptly named, and doubt less many a keen cricketer was pooring one extra libation af bis particular brand what might Rave of juniper Buid
magnificent tidings bgen." when the arrived of the collapse of Shanghai, and the fact that no less than 17 runs had
ANOTHER SIEGE OF NANNING. YUNNANESE FORCES BOTTLED UP."
The Canton Gazette states that latest news to hand from Kwangsi reports that General Fan Shek Sang, whose troops are repelling the invasion of Kwangsi by War Lord Tang Chi Yao, has bettied up both wings of Tang Chi Yao's forces in Nanning and, it is asserted in military circles, that the defeat and surrender of Tang Chi Yao's besieged forces at Nan- ning are certain.
GENERAL FAN'S TELEGRAM. A circular telegram has been sent by General Fan Shek Sang. (who is now ber sieging Tang Chi Yao's troops a. Nan aing) and the Chief of Staff of General Yang Hsi Min, to all the Generals in Canton denouncing War Lord Tang Chi Yuo. The gist of the telegram is as follows:-
War Lord Tang Chi Yao who has assume the title of Vice-Generalissimo of the Punitive Expedition, sent out bis Expeditionary forces recently to attack
to be collected on the Tuesday morning Kwadgai provines with the intention to
by Rogerson and Torry Wilson. then came the news that they had failed, but had gone down fighting, as they had
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And Lereate all manner of trouble and strife in the south-western provines in order
Kwangs. to make himself war lord of the Two Quite contrary to his expectations, his troops under Lung Wan have been repeatedly defeated and are now being besieged in the city of Nassing by our Government troops.
secured nine of the seventeen rus re- quired. And an, after a gallant struggle, Hongkong had won by seven runs,
Those who were privileged to watch
"The armies" provisions and ammuni- the vicissitudes al fortune on Mondaytions are in a state of exhaustion' and were indeed tucky, while the excitement the capture of Nanning city, is im yesterday morning mass have been in-nnent tense. The 'Shanghai men's hopes must have risen when Rogerson had, scored five, and Wilson four of the runs required to win Then came the end, for Bowker caught and bowled the latter And a great match was over.
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It is learned that a certain party has joined. in the treachery, creating troubles on the borders of Kwangsi, which is true. In order to root out all the unscrupulous cliques, all the strategic points must be ordered to take extraordinary vigilance and to force out all the underlings of the enemy so as to establish a firm, and stable Government. I. Fan Shek Sang, do hereby take cuth that I shall defend the Kuomintang and my country and destroy all conspirators; and if any
Quick will have every reason to look back upon the match with satisfaction. His team was far from representative, but as he himself pointed out, they were a fairly level lot. No one did particularly well in each, innings with the bat, but danger meances the Kuomintang Govern just as Ramsay and Bowker saved the ment, I will risk my life to uphold it side in the first, so did Morris and rather than to see it fall into the bands Hargreaves come to the rescue in the of the conspirators.” second innings.
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-LAWN TENNIS.....
H.K.C.C. TOURNAMENT.
The bowling of the team was its strong point and there the critics were fally justified in their confidence.. It was perhaps a little surprising to find Capt. Walker ahead of Reed and Bowker at
The final of the Open Championship the first attempt. But he is always Doubles between N. L. H. Railton and bowler to be reckoned with. In the fast. Cornaby and W. Hyde and B. D. innings, the wicket was probably getting Evans which was to have been played. thoroughly bad, and Reed and Bowker are not the bowlera to les n' chance like yesterday afternoon, has been postpaul. To-day Capt. C O'Callaghan will that. It is true that winning the toss
meet H. D. Bumjahn in a stand court was a tremendous advantage. But with- out pluck, and excellent bowling it would game in the Open Singles semi-final, the winner to meet T. Honda in the &pal to- have been of no avail Reports refer to
morrow evening. Another game down Hongkong's felding an excellent. This for decision to-day is the final of the we confidently, expected. And we look Cab Championship when 5. E. Green forward keenly to next year, when our meets Major Hattersley-SmHh.. Shanghai friends will come down to take their revenge.
R. ABBIT. The following is a summary of the
HONGKONG 1st Innings.
score:--
Rev. E. K. Quick, c and b O'Hara 13 E. F. Stewart, e and b Rogerson 13 Capt. Morris, c and b O'Hara......
... 30 A. W. Ramsay, b Allison Pay-Lt.Cdr. Hargreaves, R.N., e
and b O'Hara
G
10
CQ.S. Stripp, e and Wilson 7 H. N. Balhatchet, c and Divecha 18
A. C. I. Bowker, b Allison
Capt. West, h O'Hara .... Capt R. F. Walker, e
Divecha...
K B. Reed, not nat
Extra****
Total
J8
0
and b
SHANGHAI-1st Innings
H. H. Ollerdessen, b Bowker
0
32
M J. Divecha, a and b Walker
10
A. J. W. Evans, b Reedka
Dr. H. H. Morris, b Walker.....
4
7 '21
J. H. Raikes, Bowker......
D. C. Burn, a and b, Quick
H. Rogersen, st. Stripp, b Quick 14
H W. Allison. b Bowker
Dr. W. E. O'Hara, not out
E. G. Barnes, b Walker
T. W. R. Wilson. b Reed
Extras.
Total
Bowling Analysia.
13P
R.
3
GB
2
34
3
21.3 23
A. C. I. Bowker
E. B. Reed
R. F. Walker...
Rev. E. K. Quick
HONGKONG 2nd innings.
Rev. E. K: Quick, 1.b.w., b O'Hara 6 E F. Stewart, c, and b Wilson..... 14. Capt. West, c and b O'Hara......
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A. W. Ramsay, c'and b Divecha... 8 Capt. Morris, e and b Allison......41. La Cdr. Hargreaves, b Rogerson... 10. A. C. I. Bowker, t O'Hara......... C.Q.M.S. E. Stripp, ran out H. N. Balhatebet, b Roberson... E. B. Reed, b Rogerson Capt. Walker, not out
Extras
Total
4
3
GARRISON TENNIS, LEAGUE.
The results of matches played last week in the Garrison Tennis League were as under-H.Q. Wing, East Surrey Regt beat B Co.. East Surrey Regt, by 74 to 95; R.A.0.C. beat "D" Ca., Rast Surrey Regt. by to to 20; Small Units beat RA.M.O. by 53 to 46; R.A.S.C. "A Co., East Surrey Regt., by 61 to 38; and
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THE PROBLEM OF "SQUEEZE." AN. AMUSING STORY OF MR.
JUSTICE WOOD.
A correspondent writes:-o connec- tion with your remarks about "squeeze" in Obisa, a friend of mine relates a very amusing story about Mr. Justice Wood, It concerns the typically oriental inter. pretation at upon one of His recent # Chinese workman judgments, by There is no doubt at all about the veracity of the story, although it might embarrass those concerned if names were given. The facts of the case are follows:-
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PILLION-RIDING DANGER. MAGISTRATE'S STRONG COMMENT ON RECKLESS RIDING.
A the Kowloon Magistracy yester day, before Mr., E. W. Hamilton, H. Kew, of Castle Terrace, Caine Road, was charged with having driven motor cycle recklessly in Nathan Road. on May 3rd.
Sergt. Hallam said that defendant: was entrying another person on the a high pillion and was travelling at speed. He (the Sergeant) was also on a motor-cycle and when be bad accelerated his speed to 34 miles per hour he crer- took defendant Is was a Sunday morn asing and there were many people. and
children on the road.
A Chinese artisan working in a local establishment controlled by a European stat, absented himself from duty in the middle of the month. He was paid; not by the day, but by the month. After being absent for a day or so the man returned to duty, The European in charge of the workmen instructed the Chinese foreman to tell the man that stopped for the his wages would be period of his absence; and, further, that if he stayed away again without per mission he would be dismissed at once. Whether the Chinese foreman conveyed "the message as instructed, or whether the
workman
told off in front of other workmen and so "lost face," does Suffice, is it to say that. not transpire. the man disappeared that day and con- tinued to absent himself.
was
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In connection with the Interport. Rise completed Shoot, which has to be by May 31st, the local team hopes about 3 ar fire next Sunday at
At the end of the month, however, he 3.30 p.m. Should it rain on that day, the shoot will be postponed until the turned up at the pay office and demand- following Wednesday, or the last Satur-ed his wages. A certain sum, calculated up-
to the time when he absented himself, day of the month:
was offered to him. This sum be refused to accept. He demanded more money.
Trials were held last Saturday and Sunday, when all comers were invited, but the results were rather disappoint- ing only two men scoring 90; while the others ranged between 87, 84, 83 and 82.
It is hoped to wint the Hongkong interport team by to-morrow, in order that they will be able to practice again. on Saturday at the Taikoo range.
ATHLETE WITH A MISSION.
Mr. Eric Liddell, the Olympic Games victor and famous Rugby player recently conducted a vigorous fortnight's mission to the young sportemen of London, under Mr. the auspices of the Y. M.G.A. Liddell leaves Home in July for China to join bis father, an evangelist, in Tien- Mr. Liddell, who was born in tain. China, advocates a personal an abstract one, a religion vision, not confined to mere churchgoing on Sun- days In China ho intends to teach in a mission school among youths of from 13 to 18.
SHANGHAL-2nd Innings..
not
H. B. Ollerdessen, 1.b. w., b Bowker 0 A. J. W. Evans, b Reed.-----. 1 1. MJ. Divecha, e and b Bowker... 12 Dr. H. H. Morris, b. Read
9
II
Dr. C. Burn, b Bowker
J. H. Raiker, ran out
Dr. O'Hara, 1.b.w., O'Hara
.127
H. W. Allison, b Beed
28
H. Rogerson, not out.
20
T. W. R. Wilson, b Bowker
Extras.
F. G. Barnes, and b Reed...
D
4
3
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[Note: The foregoing details are from
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n' Reuter message, which, however, gives the batting order
Baihatchet, Bowker, Hargreaves, Morris, Quick, Ramsay, Reed, Stewart, Stripp, Walker, West, following alphabetical sequence for some mysterious, rensen, Obviously the telegram to the H.K.C.C. is the correct version.}
Wilson
O'Hara
Rogerson
Divecha
Allison
50
Bowling Analysзів.
Total
[Here again Reuter has followed alphabetical order. All maential detalls are the same as in the H.K.C.C. message with the exception of the dismissal of Wilson, the Club eable stating he was caught and bowled by Bowker.j
Bowling Analysis
E
W. R
J
34
3
30
.... 3
1
18
A. U. L. Bowker
1 14
E. P. Ecod
Capt. Walker
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Soon afterwards he issued a summons against the European in charge of his work. The summons was for the wages offered to him and also for a month's wages in lieu of notice.
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Defendant said he was travelling at
miles per hour, there being no people. in the roadway. When Sergeant Hallam:
20 miles overtook him the officer said an hour not 32." Even then he could not have been travelling more than 28 miles per bour.
His Worship: Yote, admit having travelled at this speed with a person en the pillion. By doing so you not only risked killing yourself but other people. as well You will be fined $25.
A KUALA LUMPUR SENSATION. MR. J. A. RUSSELL CHARGED. ALLEGED USE. OF FICTITIOUS..
PROXIES.
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A profound sensation was caused in in commercial and business circles Malaya, says tho Kuala Lumpur corrta- pondent of, thy Struite Timexy by the announcement that criminal charges had been brought by the Public Prosecutor against Mr. Jola Archibald Russil, head- of the firm of F. 4. Russell & Co. and
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very well-known figure in Eastern busi- The sum originally offered (about half aess circles. Mr. Russell, who is in cora- A month's wages) was paid inte Court, paratively young man, was the chairman, of Directors of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., an th summons was served The case came before Mr. Justice Wood from the formation of the company in who pointed out to the man (very kindly, 1913, but as a result of the recent litiga was the manner of His tion brought against him by Mr. F. C. Honour) that the summons was invalid Peck, Mr. Russell resigned the chairman- because, technically, the European was ship but still continues as a director.
During the bearing of the Peck-Russel! not his employer. If he wanted to per case, Mr. Bussell made certain admissions xist in the claim he must take out a new' summons.
we are sure,
The Chinese foreman came away from the Court and was subsequently asked to relate what had happened. He gave all of the above facts and added.
The judge, he advise that man to drop the case. He say suppose you lose, you must pay our solicitor, I think that man not go on with case.
Yes but did the man get the money paid into Court his half month's
wagen!"
Oh, no,
quite voluntarily in regard to severe proxies he had used to vote for himself at two muxtings of the company in 1922, of the present charges.. and these proxies form the subject matter
-POLICE COURT ITEMS.
A Chines who appeared before Mr. S. B. B. McElderry at the Central "replied the Chinese fore- Magistracy yesterday on a charge of The stealing a coat from a matshed, was That, man not got it."
stated to have been in prison for a judge, ha keep the money.
Thus are our most innocent activities period of three weeks previous to thin misunderstood. That one who has such
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test offence. On being asked by His well deserved reputation amongst the Worship if he wanted to go lo prison. European community for inflexible juxain, the man replied that he could not tice tempered, as most of us believe, obtain work, and he was sent to prison with a really lofty ambition to give the for a period of three months.
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benefit of any doubt that may exist to. At the Kowloon Magistracy before Mr. the "under dog," should be the subject. W. Hamilton yesterday & Chinesa of such a comment is, of course, the
real kernel of the joke. We might as well was sentenced to 14 days hard labour suppose the late Lord Morley (honest for having stolen 10 lbs. of ice from the Dairy Farm. Another Chinese, for John ") the victim of some such story having a dagger in his possession at the in England"
Yaumati Ferry on the 18th inst. was sentenced to six monthe hard inbour.
It may be that, after many years' re- sidence in the Colony, at least, one resident has obtained the best of two possible worlds. He has certainly gained the respect and admiration of the Euro pean community for integrity and a bigh ideal of duty. Perhaps the Chinese also
CHEEE, BOYS, CEDAR!
An Empire Day (May 24th) falls on
credit him with a sagacity that is Sunday this year, the Garrison Schools, 37 Oriental, Bo is it possible to gain the, Garden Road, will be closed on Monday
respect of both West and East
next na well
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