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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1936.

Case Of Indian Cricketer

“KING'S REACH"

River Memorial Of Silver Jubilee

son of the need any advice from old rogles «FROM WESTMINSTER Hon. Bir Shou Son Chow, express-like myself. Your objects and

TO LONDON BRIDGE ed regret at his father's inability | alms are perfectly sound; to attend the function.

"OUR GUESTS'

Proposing the toast of Our Questa," Mr. Peter H. Sin, EX- Governor of the Club, said:

"Mr. Chairman. Ladies and

Gentlemen, I consider it a great privilege to be asked to say a few words to welcome to our midst so many guests who are with us this evening. It is a great pleasure i Indeed to have them with us," and We thank them most heartily for the compliment they have paid us by their presence.

To have come to join us in spite of the wretched weather is an indication that our guests Are ready to support our activities un- der any circumstances, and on be- half of the Y's Men's Club of Hong Kong. I tender them" our grateful thanks.

"As most of these guests are well known to all of you, it would seem redundant for me to intro- 'duce them. Time also does not permit me to make reference to each and every one of these dis- tinguished guests, "but I would, as customary in proposing this toast, say, first of all, a word or two about the responder to this toust. the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall.

"Dr. Kotewall's presence has certainly added lustre and in- spiration. our gathering. Dr.

to Kotewall has always been interest- ed in, and ready to help and sup- port. every movement which is calculated to do good to the com-

the work you are "doing shows what a bunch of public-spirited young fellows you are.

"Men of Wisdom"

Tmust confess that until your District Governor put me wise in regard to your work. I knew very

Httle of the Y's Men's Clubs.

Now that I know more about you.

I think that the founders were perfectly

justined in choosing your name..."Wise' mer-men of wisdom.

"Being past the are eligible for membership. I can never hope to be one of you, so as to secure modicum of your wisdom. But I have partaken of your meal, and like the magic potion in the 'Arabian Nights,is it the 'Ara- bian Nights?-It is already mak- ing me feel wise in one thing. It makes me remember the wise saying that 'Brevity is the soul of wit. and I am going to pront by it by cutting myself short, with the promised benediction.

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London, July 18. A granite panel with bronze supporting figures, erected by the Port of London Authority on the Thames bankment appoalte Temple Gardens to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of the late King

PUZZLING REPORTS

neither

London, July 15. Indian Board of Control This The case of L Amarnath, the might explain the following" state- Indian cricketer who WLS sentment, issued by Major Ricketts home last month as a "disciplinary under the direction of the cap- measure." has caused some

tain, shortly before midnight; COD- fusion. Early yesterday a report from New Delhi said that Amar nath had been reinstated at the request of the Nawab of Bhopal and was leaving Bombay by air to-morrow to rejoin the All-India team in England in time for the second Test match, which begins

George, was unveiled yesterday Manchester on July 25. Then, last night. came the following Press Association telegram from Bombay.

morning by Lady Ritchie of Dun- dee..

Up to late to-night I nor the captain had received intimation of the return of Amar- nath, and I am credited with the statement in an evening news paper that such action by the Board of Control in India amounts to vote of до-сод

Board in the fidence by the captain and the manager of the team. This is an inaccuracy, as no such statement was made by were confined me. My remarks only to the fact that the captain had received no cable from India and was therefore unable to .com- ment on the subject.

Fresh information, however, re-

Until last year, the reach of the Thames between London Bridge Following the reports that at and Westminster Bridge was with the request of the Nawab of out a distinguishing name. Else- Bhopal Amarnath, the Indian Test where, the river had its Greenwich cricketer, would return to Eng- Reach and Chelsea Reach, aland Immediately by air the Galleons Reach, a Fiddiers' Reach, | Nawab; through his private secret- and a Bugsby's Reach, said to de-ary in Bhopal, has made the foll-veals the fact that the Board, rive its name from a market-gar- owing statement:- dener who at some time shovelled his refuse into the stream.. On! the occasion of the 'Silver Jubilee, the PLA.. with the permission of King George, madé good an omis- slon" by describing the unnamed stretch as "King's Reach," Brad "Here it is: go on

the panel which yesterday's cere- splendid work, and good luck to mony revealed boldly records the you."

name so that it may be read by (Applause).

all who pass.

with your

ELECTED MEMBER R

the Hon. Dr. Kotewall was unani- At the conclusion of his speech. mously elected a member of the Y's Men's Club. The nomination met with hearty "applause.

Club members then g27C 1 vociferous rendering of their "yell" (rah, rah, rah; ray, ray ray-repeated three times) ending up with "guests, guests, guests!".

This brought the happy func- later

munity. To enumerate his publiction to a close and a little

the gathering dispersed.

activities would occupy the greater part of this evening, and that be-

TWO DAYS' PROGRAMME- Ing so, I would curtall my re- marks by merely referring to bis Yesterday morning divine latest achievement, and that is his vice was attended at the Chinese recent appointment by the Gor-.M.C.A. at No. 38c Bonham Road.

ernment to be a member of the Executive Council. I take this op- portunity to congratulate him on your behalf on his conspicuous at- tainment. which is the highest distinction any citizen could hope for in this Colony.

"I would also like to welcome

Ber-

Lord Ritchie, chairman of the Authority, with Lady Ritchie and a party of guests, joined the as Katherine at Tower Bridge short

before mid-day and proceeded by river to the Water where a Boating platform had

while commending the captain The president of the Indian for the action taken, has appealed Cricket Board of Control wishes to the captain and the manager to lose no time in informing all on Amarnath's bebali. It др concerned that the announce- pears that the player has re- ment regarding Amarnath's recognised his offence and is willing turn to England is wholly un- to offer publié apologies to the authorised and premature. No captain and the manager for his decision has yet been made by misconduct and has solicited their the board or the president. The indulgence, case is still under consideration by the board and any decision taken will be announced in due course if necessary.

It should be understood that the captain was under the pain- ful necessity of taking the action he did and that he was bound by virtue of his position to preserve

a dignified silence in the face of

The Nawab was surprised to- night while listening to a wireless Gate Arch. | Programme from England to hear all press antagonism at the time. that owing to his Intervention The captain, I know, will be de-

and accede to the Board's request, as he is extremely broad-minded and bears no personal grievance All-against the player concerned.

been moored below the memorial | Amarnath was returning to Englighted to let bygones be bygones

platforin. The company assembled on the

KING EDWARD'S MESSAGE

Lord Ritchie then said that it

would be a source of gratification King Edward, having been in formed of the ceremony which was to take place. had sent him the following message:--

to everyone present to know that

sincerely appreciate the loyal

Mr. Edward H. Lockwood was the

assurances which you have con- speaker. At 10.45 am, a meeting veyed to me on behalf of the Port was held, with reports from all of London Authority on the occa- clubs in the district, followed by Hon of the unveiling of the discussions. At noon the delegates memorial naming the King's were taken on a motor tour, lun- Reach. I am indeed glad to think ching at Castle Pear A discus- that the Reach will always be a5- slon meeting was held at thesociated with the memory of my

Chinese Merchant's night,,

Club

last beloved father."

the Hon Mr. M. K. Lo, a member of the Legislative Council and a

The feeling uppermost in the most learned member of the legal TQ-day's proceedings begin with minds of all of them that day, profession. Besides being a brilli- a meeting at the Chinese Y.M.C.A., | Lord Ritchie continued, would be ant lawyer Mr. Lo is a very well-Bridgez Street. Professor Ku one of deep sorrow that the be- known sportsman being tennis Ti-shan will speak on the Y.M champion for a number of years. | C.A. and Y's Men Club, and at 11 Whilst a law student in England a m., there will follow a discussion many years ago, he created a on Club problems. The President sensation in securing the Arsi place in the first class honours in the Solicitors Final Examination. an outstanding performance which has never been achieved by a student from the Orient. We are pround to have him with us.

"I would like to take this oppor- tunity to welcome also all our other guests."

"Gentlemen, as I know you are all waiting eagerly to listen to the responder of this toast, who is one of the inost able and eloquent". speakers I have come across, and who will undoubtedly give us some sound guidance And advice. I would now conclude by asking you' to drink to the health of our guests, including our visiting de- legates."

HON. DR. KOTEWALL'S REPLY

In his speech the Hon. Dr. R. R. Kotewall said:---

"Mr. Chairman, ladies

and gentlemen-When your District Governor, Arthur Woo, invited me to this feast. he assured me that all he expected of me was to give

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and Directors of the YMCA will be hosts at luncheon; and at 3 p.m. the visitors will go to the re- sidence of Y'sman HS. Mok, No. 41a Conduit Road, for tea and the closing business meeting.

loved Sovereign, the twenty-fifth anniversary of whose reign that panel commemorated, had been taken from them. The idea of naming, that reach of the river "King's Reach" was conceived arid King George's gracious pérmission granted more than a year ago, when the whole country was show- ing its eagerness to do him honour,

At 8 p.m. the District Governor. and when all were hoping that he, Dr. Woo, will give a farewell din-would be spared to them for many"

ner at the Chinese Merchants' more Club, 5th Floor, China Building.

HITLER RECEIVES ROYALTY

-Visitors At Berlin Olympiad

"Bong Kong Daily Press" Specia.

1 Berlin, Aug. 1- Crown Prince Umberto of Italy was received by Hitler on Saturday morning.

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Shortly afterwards the Chan- cellor received a visit from Prince Paul of Greece, who was followed by the hereditary Prince of Bwe den, Gustav Adolphe, who is taking an active part in the Olympic riding contests Transocean News Service,

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Authority "King's Reach' Chair- man:The Right Honourable Lord Ritchie of Dundee, May 1935."

years.

They had hoped that ceremony would have taken place In happier circumstances and in. 2

appropriate manner, but that .. was

more

to be, and they had therefore to content themselves, with a more domestic ceremony.

land immediately by air.

A NEW DEVELOPMENT Meanwhile in London the India captain, the Maharaj Kumar |

of

I do wish it to be known that the

ketta, an official of the team, stated by reopening the controversy, but Vizianagram, and Major Ric- No good purpose will be served

that they had received no intima- tion on the subject from oficial Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram. quarters in India. It is, however, in spite of his action, is understood that Major J. Brit-pletely willing to receive back the tain-Jones, the team manager, player in question now that the yesterday

& cable on effect of his necessary disciplin- Amar Nath's position from the ary action has been felt.

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three individuals, were Lord Ritchie added, to whom they were especially indebted, Mr. A. G. Linney, the editor of the "P.L. A Monthly," who conceived the idea of commemorating King George's Elver Jubilée in that way. and ago they all deeply deplored; Sir whose untimely death a few weeks.

Edwin Cooper, ARA, who design- ed what he thought, everyone would agree was a very beautiful panel and Mr. C, L. J. Doman, who had executed the design with such skill. They were also "in- debted to the Lord Mayor, the Home Office, the Admiralty, the Lendon County. Counell, and the Westminser City Council, to whom they had to apply for leave before they were able to erect the paněl, and all of whom showed their readiness to give every assistance.

PANEL UNVEILED

the gathering my blessing. Though really not patriarchal enough to perform that solemn rite. I incau Majesty's gracions permission tionsly agreed, thinking that by named by the Port of London that easy means I could earn & good meal But now I find that am in for something much less

Lady Ritchie pulled the cord easy. After all that my friend

Mr. Thomas Wiles, vice-chair- which relensed the Port of London Peter, Sin has sald, and after the

man of the PLA, proposed a vote fag velling the memorial. When Uberty he has taken with my

of thanks to Lady Ritcfile and the panel had been uncovered it name, I feel bound to say a few congratulated her on having given was seen that on the reverse words, firstly to thank-our hosts

to the only reach of the Thames | side facing the river the granite on behalf of the guests for their

without a name a name at last, block bore the simple inscrip- abundant. hospitality; secondly, to and a name of which they might ton **MCMX King's Reach, repudiate what Peter Sin has said al be proud.

MCMXXXV.” On the other sido, about me; and thirdly to thank Among those present at the fronting to the Embankment, the him. for his kind congratulations ceremony were Bir Hamilton Benn, Inscription reads: "In .com- on my appointment as a member Bir Alfred Baker, Sir Arthur Cory-memoration of the twenty-fifth of the "Executive Council, and Wright, Mr. C. W. Hodge, Admiral anniversary of the Accéssion. finally, to wish the conference AS. Hotham, Sir Edwin Cooper, of his Majesty King George Mr. C. L. J. Doman Bir David V. this reach of the Mlver peter dis has raised an exper- Owen, Mr. J. D. Ritchie, Mr. P. N. between London Bridgs and West tation of some, sage advice from Layton, Commander E C.Bhank minster Bridge was ̈ ̈ with ...'nis me, I am afraid 1 shall disap- land, Mr. F H. White, and Mr. A.M point you. You Y's men do not E. Wildey.,

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