THE
FIGHTING IN CENTRAL CHINA.
MINES LAID IN THE YANGTZE,
SOUTHERNERS FIRING ON
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SHIPPING.
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'eriminately.
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PEXING, August 30th.
THE
"THE TIMES" ON
·CHINA'S CONFUSION.
WHAT THE, BOLSHEVISTS ARE
"DOING IN CHENA.
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CONCERTED DIPLOMATIC IN. TERVENTION IMPERATIVE,
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AMERICA AND
WAR DEBTS.
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SOUND ADVICE FROM EX-WAR SECRETARY BAKER.
ADVOCATES CANCELLATION.
"ROUND-TABLE. CONFERENCE
WANTED:
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(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
NEW YORK, August 30th.
EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
(THROUGH REUTER'8 10SNCY.]
·SWATOW'S-STRIKERS,“
CONFISCATE BAT. CARGO OF TOBACCO.
2.
CUSTOM COMMISSIONER'S THREAT IGNORED.
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PEKING, August 30th. Swatow strikers have confiscated
D
THE STUMBLING BLOCK.
Changsha telegrams state that the
(THROUGE REUTER'S. "ADENCY.] Southern Army has informed the Consula that mines have been laid in the Yangtae"
Lornox, August 30th,
The ex-War Secretary, Mr. Newton cargo of tobacco belonging to the British- + China The Timer, in an editorial on near Linkiang and along the Siang River.
Commissioner notified the strikers that A warning is given to shipping." in Confusion," and dwelling on the Bol Baker, in an article in the Cleveland American Tobacco Co. - The Customą
Another message states that
the shevist activities in China, expresses" the Union Trust Magazine, urges recon- Southerners are firing on shipping indis opinion that the Bolshevists wish to keep sideration of all questions connected with he would be compelled to close the China weak, divided and unstable by debts, including the British settlement Customs, after referring the matter to setting province against province and He is convinced that America's policy Peking, if the cargo was not restored by general against general. Hitherto, the should be cancellation, whereby would be noon of August 28th. Up to four o'clock Chinese have lost no oppertunity of form-demonstrated America's interest not in in the afternoon of August 9th the caree hg a stable State, and nothing justifies dollars but in reconstruction of interns-bad not been restored. the hope that they will find a leader, who can pacity or unite the provinces. Con certed diplomatic intervention on the part of those States principally interested in the recovery of China is more and more imperatively demanded by the necessities of the situation. But, unhap. pily, it would seem that the British, American Governments Japanese and cannot agree to take such action.
HANKOW, August 27th. A telegram just received by Headquar" ters from the front states that the Southern forces commenced a trated drive this morning on the Allied left flank, near Halenning, which is only 50 miles from Wuchang. The fighting
was most Berce all day.
concert
Wu Pei Fu has arrived on the scene of the action and is personally directing the Allied defensive.
It was reported at seven o'clock in the evening that the Allies were successfully holding the line. SOUTHERNERS FIRE ON FOREIGN SHIPS.
HANKOW, August 96th. There are numerous reports from up the rive, of the firing on passenger steamers by the Southern forces, Messrs. Butterfield & Swire's boat the Shari and the Japanese steamers Fuenkiang Baru and Tachi Maru all having suffered.
The Indo-China 1.3. Klangwo arrived "this morning," absolutely bullet-riddled and with three of the Chinese passenger - severely injured and one, sailor slightly
wounded.
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GERMAN NATIONALISTS. EIG PARADE AT NUREMBURG.
NUREMBORG, August 9th.
For three hours this morning, Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and Prince Oscar of Prussia, with Marabai Von-Mackensen, surrounded by scores of military and naval officers, stood in brilliant sunshine in the old Market Place and watched a monster rally of German nationalists. Twenty-thousand soldiers goose-stepped past, with bands playing.
ex.
Among the eleven hundred banners and Bags Aying were those borne by colonial soldiers, inscribed "Do. not for get our colonies." The utmost enthusiasm prevailed.
tional order. Mr. Baker declares that economic unicas against the United HEINSOHN RELEASED ON PAROLE.
Suason, August 30th. States are already springing up abroad; and America cannot afford to sow seeds
A telegram from Foochow states that of international ill-will. He concludes by appealing for a Round-Table Conference the German, Heinsohn, who was arrested to wipe the slate clean and obliterate about three weeks ago, was released on parole on the 24th inst., pending a settle- war debts."
ment of the case.
TRAIN AND MOTOR COACH COLLIDE
COAL STOPPAGE.
NEW NEGOTIATIONS PENDING.
1
MANY PERSONS INJURED.
·CHICAGO, August 30th... At least thirty persons were injured, several possibly fatally, by an clectric IMPORTANT DEBATE "TO-DAY. train dashing into motor coach at
BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE) Gary.
LOUISIANA'S HURRICANE.
WASHINGTON, August 29th. The Red Cross Society states that the death roll in the Houma (Louisiana) hurricane on Wednesday was twenty-five The damage to property is put at $3,000,000.
CASUALTIES.
ReGay, August 29th.
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Two Questions.
1. Do you Want $200? Select the Can you
Hongkong Interport Cricket team?
IN VIEW OF THE MANY DISCUSSIONS AND" ARGUMENTS WHICH INVARIABLY CENTRE. ROUND THE "SELEC"" TION OF AN INTERPORT ELEVEN, WE HAVE DE- CIDED TO HOLD A NOVEL COMPETITION, WE ASK OUR READERS TO CHOOSE THE. PLAYERS WHO THEY THINK WILL REPRESENT HONGKONG IN THE MATCH AGAINST SHANGHAI ON November IITH (or on whatever date the game may be played).
Most people will be able to make a fairly close approximation to the team by the first week in November. We, therefore, propose to put a premium upon our readers' judgment and foresight by dividing the Competition into three parts.
That is to say, the first lists of selections-we will call them SERIES A must reach the Hongkong Daily Press on or before September 15th.
The second lists-SERIES B-on or before October 7th. The final lists-SERIES C-on or before November 1st. (Readers should note that it is up to them to get their lists to The Hongkang Daily Pret Office, and no claims for postal or other delay will be considered by the Editor.) To avoid the risk of judgment being swamped by numerical profusion each competitor is limited to 20 lists in eachseries-60 lists in all.
Selection becomes easier as time goes on and, therefore
For each correct name submitted on each list in Series A. two
points will be credited to the competitor.
For each correct name in Series B, 1 points.
For each correct name in Series C, one point
Thus while the competitor who starts early has the best chance, the
A Manifesto has been issued by the one who starts later is by no means out of the running if he is skilful Miners Federation which, after-review-in selection and assiduous in collecting his twenty coupons." ing the position of the coal dispute dur- ing which, despite its long duration, the spirit of the miners is resolute and un- baken, states that they are prepared to enter into negotiations on the question of wages,
Although indicating no weakening' on the question of bours or a national settle nent, the Manifesto states that "pro- vided the Federation is satisfied that the NEW ORLEANS, August 30th. reconstruction of the industry on the lines recommended by the Royal Commis- The casualties in the hurricane etion is genuinely taken in hand by both Houma, Louisiana, are now stated to be the Government and the owners, it is 19 killed and 19 missing, while the ready, at any moment, to discuss wages either with the Government or with the
The firing occurred yesterday morning at 8.30. in the vicinity of Chenglia Fortunately, the master had been fore- warmed by the Tachi Meru, which was going up the river, with the result that a barricade of bags of beans was erected
To-day's demonstration "in memory of on deck and around the bridge, which Sedan, Tannenburg," Jutland and the later effectually prevented serious casual | Colonica" was a reply to a republican damage is estimated at over $5,000,000. owners."
-ties.
CLICKING OF HEELS.
demonstration here last month, which at- It is estimated that 1,000 rounds alto-tracted less than one-fourth of to-day's ' gether were loosed off, being mostly con- crowds. There were gaily decorated centrated on the officers ralgon and streets where not a single republican dag quarters.
SPAIN AND TANGIER: THE SPANISH POLICY EXPLAINED.
SAN SEBASTIAN, August 30th The Foreign Minister has issued a Note stating that Spain considers the final solution of the Tangier problem would lie in the incorporation of Tangier in the Spanish protectorate of Morocco, subject to agreement not to fortify it or use it as a port or as a naval or aerial hase, to respect its freedom of trade and
to establish administration giving equal justice to all.
The Note declares that the Spanish Government never contemplated receiv ing a mandate regarding Tangier from the League of Nations. The connection between the Spanish demand for seat in the League Council and her de mand for the incorporation of Tangier within the Spanish zone is us to coin- cidence of two matters coming up for Fettlement simultaneously. POLAND AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
PARIS, August 30th. M. Zaleski is perfectly satisfied with the conversations and declares that the Franco-Polish policies have been agreed upon. Possibly a general chtente might result, it Lord Cecil's proposal dealing with the composition of the Council can be slightly modified.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.] "WHEAT" PRODUCTION.“ SMALLER EUROPEAN YIELD EXPECTED.
RUGBY, August 29th. The official organ of the Ministry of Agriculture says that the wheat crops in Britain are good but in Europe, generally, the total production will fall short of the heavy yields of last year. In England and Wales there are 100,000 aeros under wheat more than last year, and the yield is estimated at approximately 29,600,000 hundredweights, as 27,200,000 in 1925,
compared
was visible. There was a constant click- ing of heels and bowing as officers met old war comrades. Every window on the route of the procession was packed with spectators, who rained flowers and frap- tically cheered a practically every Nationalist organisation in Germany passed, each with bands and banners and in various uniforms and costumes. To- night there is a general sir of festivity, the old Imperial Castle, towering above the city, being illuminated.
MESSAGE TO THE EX-KAISER. LATER.
SYSTEM OF SCORING.
To illustrate the system of scoring, to obtain full points a competitor would have to choose the correct team from the start and give this correct team in the full twenty lists of each series.
SERIES A:
X 22 SERIES B 20 X 164 SERIES C:
X Total Possible...
20
20
ג
440
points
330
220
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*.990
PROBABILITIES.
The Bed Crose Society are relieving the Cook in a speeth last night, threw no The Judge is a gentleman who has been associated with Hongkong Cricket
sufferers.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
JJ
REPORTED FROM MAINE
PORKLAND (Maine), August 29th.
An earthquake of considerable intensity shook part of Maine. No damage bas been reported.
TEXAS GOVERNORSHIP.
MA
FERGUSON'S DEFEAT
CERTAIN.
NEW YORK, August 20th. At Dallas, Texas, the lawyer Dan Prince Oscar of Prussia, who partici- Moody has politically eclipsed "MA" pated in the Nationalist Rally yesterday, Ferguson, "the first woman Governor in in a speech said that he brought the the United States, defeating her by two Nationalists greeting" "from small re- cruits in our family, who hope to serve to one in the so-called run-off Primary in a resurrected Gerinan Army."
Prince Oscar proceed to glorify the old election for the Governorship. Moody's army and its traditions, which we election in November is thus assured. cherish in our hearts and desire to hand down to our children."
The organisers, of the Nationalist "day of honour" telegraphed to the ex-Kaiser stating: "Assembled warriors remember their war lord," assuring him that the spirit of combat and freedom are still alive in the German people and will lead them to new, great and happy times."
"THE TIGER." COMMENTS ON HIS RECENT SENATION.
RUBBER.
MR. HARVEY FIRESTONE IN
ENGLAND.
NEW YOzz, August 28th. Mr. H. S. Firestone, Junior, ye President of the Firestone Plantation Company, arrived in Southampton from New York en route to Liberia, where he said that America is concentrating her energies to hold a lease of over a million PARIS, August 29th. M. Clemenceau was waylaid at his Acres, two thousand aeres of which are Vendee, home on returning from shop at present under cultivation. It will be ping, when he told journalists that he some considerable time before rubber is was quite satisfied regarding his letter produced- extensively." to President Coolidge. He thought he
Mr. Firestone pointed out that Ameri- had done the right thing at the right time He had received numerous epiatles can capital would enable him to develop from all over the world, but zone from half a million acres of rubber in the his ex-Parliamentarians, and an enor mous quantity from Ameries, especially Philippines, and if a Bill was passed by the American Legion, but no abuse. He explained that he intervened after the the local Legislature, he was of opinion receipt of a most moving anonymous that America would eventually be able to letter, which worried him, asking whether he was prepared to carry to the grave supply her own market. the responsibility for what, was about to happen. M. Clemenceau said he left the Coolidge letter on his table for 24 hours, and then handed it to the Flavas Agency. He did not think that the debt settlement would be ratified for he had still got something left to say.
He concluded the interview by com plaining about the cost of living. Some one in the market had just offered him a lobster for 73 francs. Seventy-three with francs for a lobster I did not buy it;
I took carrota instead."
TOO LAZY TO SHIVER.
A FATHER'S COMPLAINT OF
HIS SON....
A man named Jones, in the course of an explanation to the Lambeth magis- frate why he got drunk, said: "I have son of 18 who is too lazy to shiver when cold."
The Federation Secretary, Mr. A. J. light upon the manner which the negotiations were to be initiated, but he hinted that. the matter would be fully discussed at the Federation Executive meeting to-morrow night, and that the debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday might have an important bear- ing on subsequent moves
for many years. He informs us that he expects the winning total will "be between three and four hundred, and points out that, while ties would involve dividing the prizes, as a mark would make the difference, a tie ünder the system of scoring devised is
very unlikely.
First Prize Second Prize
Prizes.
$200
50%
PARLIAMENT RE-ASSEMBLES. Parliament is re-assembling to-morrow primarily to pass the necessary motion for continuing the Emergency Regula tions, which give wide powers to the Severnment and which must be renewed In the very unlikely event of a tie these prizes will be divided.
monthly. Hitherto, owing to the good order that has prevailed, it has not been necessary to make use of these powers, except for imposing restrictions on the Lists use of coal and light, particularly for Thuminated advertisements., It was not anticipated that the recess would be broken for more than two days by this meeting, but on the motion for adjourn ment on Tuesday matters may be raised which would prolong the session. The Commons will meet in the absence of the Prime Minister, who is abroad."
Third Prize.
Rules.
must strictly conform to the following rules:
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Each must have a special coupon attached and be signed with a nom-de-plume. Initials of the selected players must be given. Where more than one player" may bear the same name, full and correct initials only will score points.
The competitor's name must not be written on the selected list, but must be sent separately in the same envelope with that list. Envelopes should be marked "Cricket Competition." The names and addresses will be retained by the Editor. The lists only will be handed to the Judge.a
The Judge, therefore will be aware of the rom-de-plume only of each of the com.. petitors. (More obvious ones" Wicket," Willow Stumped," atc., should be avoided to save duplication. Moreover, it is hereby notified that any one using the name R. Abbit will be promptly disqualified. It is already dedicated.)
Coupons.
Coupons, of which we print a sample below, will be published
LORD BIRKENHEAD'S ADVICE: Lord Birkenhead devoted his speech at Barnsley, is the Yorkshire coalfields yea- terday, to the coal dispute. He repeated the Chancellor of the Exchequer's cm- phatic declaration that the Government had no intention of providing more money by way of a subsidy and be urged on the following dates only:- the coal industry to face the economic facts of a melancholy situation. When: the struggle was concluded, he said, the terms that the miners secured could not but be worse than those available to them four months ago. There was," however, still time for the miners to extricate themselves from the position into which bad Jeadership had brought them, and to re-create a flourishing industry to the benefit of all concerned in it.
RE-MARRIED COUPLE.
A HAPPY ENDING TO A REAL LIFE DRAMA.
ding at Paddington Register Office, when the bride and bridegroom, whose former marriage was dissolved in the High
Unusual circumstances attended a wed
Court, were re-married.
The parties are Mr. Edward Randolph Tongue Croxall, residing in Ramsgate, and Mrs. Mabel Jean Stuart Tongue Croxall, who had been residing at an hotel in Lancaster Gate.
י,
In each issue between September 1st and 14th for Series A.
September 22nd and October 6th for Series B. October 15th and 20th for Series C
"Lists need not contain the full eleven names, but any list containing more than eleven will be destroyed and no credit will be given for it.
The eleven names upon which the marking will be given are those of the eleven gentlemen who actually play in the match. The Judge, the Ufficial Selection Committee and any one on the staff of the Hongkong Daily Press are excluded from the Competition,
In any case of doubt or argument the Editor's decision is final.
Series
Sample Coupon
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.
Cricket Competition
As will be seen from the particulars given, "the competition will open on Septem-
ber 1st. When a list is completed all that remains to be done is to attach a coupon to
Their first marriage took place in 1902, it and send it in. The coupons for Series A will, as stated, appear in each issue at, the Kensington Register Office, the of the Daily Prais from September 1st to 14th. Twenty lists is the maximum man then being 43 and the woman 30 that will be considered in any one series. While coupons may be taken from the Trouble arose between them which re-paper of any date it would be advisable not to leave the collection of coupons until the sulted in the anion being dissolved in
last day. It might be found impossible to secure the full number required. December, 1914. The parties became re- conciled and their second marriage was the happy sequel.
The wedding ceremony was a quiet one, the parties being accompanied by only two friends.
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(There will be no need to re-write a list if it is desired to stand or fall by the names originally chosen. One list, accompanied by twenty coupons will be judged as twenty lists, and polits given accordingly.)
Any readers to whom the rules are not clear are invited to write and ask for an nation on any doubtful point.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.