1938-03-14 — Page 9

NATION'S LEADERS PAY

RESPECTS TO DR. SUN

Chungking. March 12.

Changking commemorated the 13th anniversary of the death of the late Party Leader. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, with an impressive memorial. service at Government headquarters this morning.

As the day, is also National Arbour Day, 'table ceremonies were observed.

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Delivering the principal address | Mr. Wang Ching-wel, who presid to the gathering. President Linjed, delivered the principal speech. Sen dwelt at length on the teach-

CHINA WOULD WIN

ings of the late Leader "concerning 3. Wang mentioned the fall of national reconstructiur. To de Narking and the gability "of the over the present unprecedented Kuomintang Party to pay respects crisis. Mr. Lin sald, redoubler to their late Leader before his energy should be made towards | Mausoleum, as was done in pre- building up the nation's economic vious years, but expressed con- strength.

fidence that ultimately China's

At Hankow, a mefortal meeting cause will triumph over Japanese was held at the Provisional Hezd-aggression. quarters of the Central Executive By faithfully following the Committee.

teachings of the late Dr. Sün un General Chiang Kal-shen. Mrder the lendership of Generalis- Wang Ching-wei, General Feng įsimo Chiang Kai-shek. Mr. Wang

HONG

KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1938.

STATESMEN

PRESERVE

INTEGRITY

Shanghai, March 12.

In order to set a stop to rumours about Japanese offers of puppet posts. Dr. Alfred Sze. former Chinese Ambassador to the United States, will shortly leave here for Hong Kong en route to Europe.

Mr.

whose Tang Shao-yi, name has likewise been linked with these oers, will also

leave Shanghat soon-Inter- national News),

Austria No Longer Power

With Independent Policy

NEW PHASE OF EXISTENCE

A NAZI STATE

Vienna, March 12. Austria today enters a new phase of existence as a Naal state and part of the German Reich.

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DOWN TRAINS

Whatever compromises may be adopted to preserve a form of in- dependence, for example retention of the red-white-red flag along- side the swastika, and of a fully functioning Federal Government. no doubt is felt by competent observers that as a power with an in- dependent foreign policy, Austria has ceased to exist.

WORST EXAMPLE

The London Times says that this lateat and worst demonstra-

JAPANESE ARE tion of the methods of German

REPULSED ON

Yu-hsiang. Dr. II. II. Fung. General sald China will unquestionably be YELLOW RIVER

Chang Chun and other member

ahle eventually to win liberty and

of the C.EC, attended the meeting. 'equality-Central News).

MEMORIAL TO DR. SUN YAT-SEN

Scene at the King's Theatre on Saturday morning when a me morial meeting was held on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. (Photo. A.C.P.).

BLUM MAKES

REQUEST

Y.M.C.A. TABLE

TENNIS TEAM

The following will represent the Furopean YMCA against the R.A.F. In a friendly table tennis

Government Majority match in the West Lounge or

Extension

Paris, March 12.

·

Wednesday at 8.30 p.m.;-

Goldman. Anderson, Sweetman. Nicholas, Smith and Bander

Mr. Johr R 31. Jean Blum will appear before

Shires. who is the National Council of the French traveiling on the Empress of Social Democratic Party to-day, In' Britain, and who is a director of order to ask if the Party is in the Y.M.C.A. in Huddersfield, Eng- favour of extending the Govern land was present at the weekly Fept-Discussion held in the West Lounge the European YMCA last

ment majority beyond the laire Front Parties towards the 10! right.

It is believed that should he receive a negative answer he will return his mandate to form the Cabinet, to the President of the Republic..

as

Should the development in this direction fall, it is regarded probable that the Radical Socia- Lists. perhaps even M. Chautemps. will be" commissioned to form she Government:(Transocean).

night, when he gave a short talk.

ROTARY CLUB

The speaker at the Rotary Club mecting tomorrow will be Rotarian Champkin, and his subject. "Citizen Constables."

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DIRECTORS' MEETING The postponed Directors' Meeting will be held tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. In the Hong Kong Hotel.

Recapture Of Two Towns Confirmed

Yulin, Shansi, March 12.

The Japanese menace to north

Shenai has been removed after the repulse of the invaders at Poteh and Hoku, on the Yellow River in north Shansi. by the

Chinese forcus.

foreign policy can only deepen the suspicions and indignation aroused by the manner in which the Ber- chtesgaden agreement "was nego- tiated.

NO PARALLEL The Daily Telegraph is of the opinion that it would be difficult to And any parallel in modern times to the manner of this on-

slaught of one state against an-

other.

What is tantamount to annexa- tion by ultimatum at a moment's notice. is a step which cannot be excused or condoned by any canon The recapture of both cities after of International Intercourse.- spirited a thing has been confirm-Reuter).

¡ed by military reports received

Where.

According to these reports, fighting is going on west of Poteh and Hoku.

HOME RACING

"NATIONAL"

Meanwhile, the Shensi milltary authorities are taking strict pre- CALL OVER FOR THE caut'onary measures against the possibility of Japanese troops cross- ing the river at other points.

Central Newy),

ROYAL SCOTS' CONCERT IS BIG SUCCESS

The orchestral concert given by the Band of the Royal Scots (by kind permission of Lieut-Col. G. E. lall, M.C., and Officers) in the lounge of the Peninsula Hotel last night was a brilliant success.

The well-known local singers. Mr. Albert A. Barton and Mr. Gas- ton D'Aquino, contributed songs which were well-received by the distinguished and appreciative au- dlence which filled the lounge to capacity.

Mr. Barten (baritone) rendered

"Because" and "My Old Shatte and was vociferously encored, but time did not permit him to sing

an encore.

Mr. D'Aquino (tenor) sang "The English Rose" from "Merry Eng- land," and "Will You Remember?" from "Maytime," both of which were well received.

Messrs.

Barton and D'Aquino sang with clear diction and were in splendid form.,

The xylophone solo did not take place as the Royal Scots xylo- phonist had an injury to his arm.

KOWLOON SCHOOLS ATHLETIC MEETINGS

On Saturday afternoon the Central British School and La Salle College held their annual sports meetings. Top left:-Action picture of R. Cruz who won the pole vault event at the La Salle sports; top right:-Competitor in' high jump event at the Central British School sports; Bottom:—Girls' flat race at the Central British School sports. (Photos, A.C.P.)

London March 13. The following are the latest call- figures for the Grand

over

1:

National:

Takvorpacha, 100-7 o, 100-6 t. Royal Mail. 100-7 o, 100-6 t Blueshirt, 15-1 o. 16-1 t. Dela Chance, 20-1∙t and o. Colleen, 22-1 t and o. Dunhill Castle, 22-1 o. 25-1 t. Royal Daniell, 22-1 o, 25-1 t. Stalbridde Park, 28-1 t. Red Knight, 25-1 o, 33-1 t. Red Freeman 33-1 t hnd o. Bachelor Prince, 40-1 t and o. Cabin Fire, 40-1 t. and o. Airseadsios 40-1 t and o

lengthened because it ran badly in The price on Dela Chance was

the National Hunt Steeplechase. Cheltenham..

Airscadstos's fallure to get placed in the Cheltenham Gold Cup re-

at Hurst

Park

today.-

sulted in the owner saying that he ed in the National. He will consult is doubtful whether it will be start- the jockey. McNelll. Takvorpacha won the three mile Optional Selling Race (Reuter),

THE LINCOLNSHIRE

London, March 12. The call-over for the Lincoln- shire today resulted as follows:—"

Belami, 100-8 o. 100-7 t. Galsonia, 15-1 o. Squadron Castle, 100-6 o Thankerton, 18-1,t and a.

Peter Kane, 18-1 o. Gunboat. 22-1 t and o Star Flyer, 22-1 o. 25-1 t. Hornpipe. 25-1 0. 33-1 (Reuter).

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DARK BLUES WIN AT ATHLETICS

London, March 12. The introduction of the system of scoring by points instead of the number of events won coincided with Oxford's first victory over Cambridge in the Inter-Varsity annual ath- letics since 1934.

Ten thousand spectators to- day

watched the sparts in glorious weather and were pro- vided with some excellent sport though no records were broken.

· Oxford won by 60 points to 57. 'The British Olympic runner, A. G. K. Brown won the half-mile in 1 min. 56.2/10 seconds and the quarter-mile in forty-nine seconds. (Reuter).

T.A. RECRUITING RECORD

CONCESSIONS TO NAVY AND R.A.F.

Increased Marriage

Allowances

London. March 12. Concessions to men in the Navy and Royal Air Force in the form

of Increased marriage allowances. or changes in arrangements for marriage allowances, were unced in the House of Commons.

anno-

Marriage allowances of Naval officers and the pay of certain classes of airmen on lower rates will be the subjects of statements by, the Ministers in presenting the Navy and Air estimates, respec- tively, on Thursday and Tuesday. of next week.(Briush Wireless).

ITALY DESIRES AGREEMENT

CIANO TELLS OF LONDON TALKS

Rome, March 13. The situation in Austria was today dealt with by the Grand Council who then heard a statement from Count Clano on the outcome of the Anglo- Italian talks.

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According to a communique issued after the Grand Council had ruet, the hope was express- ed during the session that an Anglo-Itallan agreement may be reached. The Council wil convene again on March 14- (Reuter).

THREE CRICKET

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MATCHES YESTERDAY

K.C.C. Defeat U.S.R.C.

CENTURY FOR

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MAXIE BAER DECISIONS

TOMMY FARR Welshman's Heavy Beating From Playboy - Boxer

New York, March 12.

A capacity crowd saw Tominy Farr's hopes of another world 15-round heavyweight boxing title fade last night, when in a eliminating bout, the Welshman was defeated by Max Baer, former world champion, on points.

Farr took terrific punishment from Baer, who showed the form with which he won the world title from Primo Carnera,

The British champion was "Boored for a count of one in the sec- and round, and went down for a count of six in the third round..

Baer was a cicar winner in a Baer's left eye was closed starring battle. Fark was very game Farr weighed in-at 14 stone 124 and fought back with great grit, flbs, and Baer at 15 stone 2 lbs. but his punchès lacked force.

EAST MARGIN

Of particular interest was the fixture at King's Park, where the Kowloon Cricket Club entertained La team from the United Services Recreation Club and won by 28 runs. Included in the Kowloon [C.C. team. were Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell and his eldest son, Mr. R. F. J. Lindsell, who is in the Gov. ernment service in Uganda and who is at present on leave.

Batting first the Kowloon Cricket even. Club compiled 230 runs, to which MAXIE ACCEPTS R. T. Broadbridge contributed 103, B. D. Lay 28, G. F. O'Bryen 20, F. Goodwin 39, and R. E. Lindsell 19. Captain Parsons took seven wickets. The USR.C. replied with 202, O'Bryen capturing seven wickets, Lieut, Weedon scored 79, Lleut, Beadnell 39 and Lleut Mamagon 22 not out.

Baer's ringside expert gave Haer ten rounds, Farr four and one even. The referee's verdict was 13 to Baer and two to Farr, and one judge 11 rounds to Baer, three to, Farr and one even, and the other judge, mine to Baer, five to Farr and one

TERMS

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The Welshman was discon- solate and said he, would like to meet Baer again. The American was full of elation nt the prospect of another shot at the heavyweight title.

Farr was disappointed that he. was unable to celebrate his twenty- four birthday today with a victory.

RIGHT UPPERCUTS

The crowd was intense with ex- [citement from the start. Baer won the first two rounds, getting in with right uppercuts and tough rghts to the body, Farr replying with hooks to the head and jaba.

Baer hooked viciously to the head

New York, March 13. Max Baer has accepted the terms offered him for a world title bout in September with the winner of the Louis-Schmeling contest which is scheduled to take place in Juneman. -(Repter).

several times and shook the Welsh-

The third round opened sen- The night was fought at a ter-sationally, Baer flooring Farr with rific pace amid a constant uproar. ja right to the head.

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Each side had twelve men. The teams were as follows:+ K.C.C.-R. E. Lindsell, G. F. The boxers several times failed to O'Bryen, K. M. Baxter, R. F. J. hear the bell and went on fighting, Lindsell, B. D. Lay, R. T. Broad- having to be separated by the re-punishment in his career and was

bridge, Goodwin, C. B. R Sar- gent, R. Baldwin, W. Bambro, H. Brokenshire, and Ezra Abraham.

U.S.R.C.:--Major Murray. Deut. Man, Lieut. Weedon, Lleut-Col. Matthews, L'eut. Beadnell, Major London, March 12 Rawstorme, Dr. J. T. Smalley, Lieut. Another recruiting record for Maclagan Capt. Parsons, Lieut. the Territorial Army was establi- | Hebe, Lieut. Peel and Lieut. Staple shed last month.

ton..

WEN FOR NAVY

feree.

FIGHTERS BOOED AND CHEERED Both fighters were booed on their their way to the ring, but were cheered loudly after the fight.

Farr had a badly cut right eye and his cheeks were bleeding while

PHOENIX LOSE

The annual cricket match be-

Farr was taking the heaviest

obviously shaken, but towards the end of the round the Welshman scored as he liked and the round

ended even,

Farr livened up in the fourth, winning the round, but Baer took the next ave.

Farr again brightened up in the tenth, forcing Baer to cover up under a barrage of head punches. In February the strength of the,

BAER WORRIED Territorial: Army rose by 79 officers On the home ground at King's | tween the Phoenix and Dr. L. T.

Baer won the eleventh round-in and 2,979 other ranks, and its Peak the Royal Navy defeated the Ride's XI was played at Poktulam spite of seeming chary of using his total strength is now 9,183 officers | Volunteers by eight wickets. yesterday and resulted in a win right which was causing him some and 152,782 other ranks. During Taking first lease of the wicket, for Dr. Ride's team by seven trouble, the month 5,678 recruits were en- the Volunteers scored only 82 runs, wickets, listed, being an increase of 702 R. M. King contributing 23, T. A over the corresponding month of Madar 15 not out and N. D. Lloyd last year and a record for any 14. ai

Farr won the twelfth, causing Buer The Phoenix XI were dismissed to look worried, but the American for 6B runs, F. R. Zimmern captur- badly shook Farr in the thirteenth ing seven wickets for 26 runs. round with strong rights to the

Dr. Ride's team replied with 146 (head. Farr's legs weakenedut. for nine wickets when stumps were (Baer failed to follow up.

February since the Territorial Ldg. Wtr. Church took six Army was reformed after the warwickets.

Recruiting for anti-aircraft The Navy replied with 161 for six | drawn. & A. Rumjahın (28)' and Baer took the fourteenth and nnits Was very good.--(British wickets, Mid. Wilson hiting up 82 W. Hong Sling (23) were top Farr the arteenth, and last round. Wireless).

and C. P. O. Huntley 28

(Renter),

scorers.