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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

IMPORTANT GERMANY- LITHUANIA TALKS

\NEW, APPOINTMENT |

Demand For Annexation Of Memel To The Reich

Kaunas, December 11.

Important talks are believed to be in progress between Lithuania and Germany with a view to conciliating the German inhabitants of Memel. Concessions to far-reaching German demands are spoken of which would ultimately take the form of an amendment to the statute under which the territory is governed.

It is understood that if an agreement is reached the Powers. which signed the Memel Agreement will be asked to consent to the changes. These Powers are Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan.

MÖDERN DRAMA IN CHINA

Mr Chan Ying and Miss Lo Kwan-yuk, two of the leading exponents of modern dramatic art in China. (Photo".by Mr. Wong, Sek-yeung).

ST. ANDREW'S SUCCEED

Annual Bowls Encounter

The Annual Inter-Soclety lawn bowls match, between St. Andrew's and St. George's Societies, was played on Saturday at Kowloon Bowling Green Club and resulted in a win for St. Andrew's.

Hon, Mr. S. Dodwell, president of St. George's Society, beat the rink Skipped by Mr. W. Kay, president of St. Andrew's Society, by twoj shots after leading by 15 shots "to | 10 at the 15th head.

St. Andrew's; J. Watson, J. C. Logan, J. Kempton, R. Duncan (skip) 15: J. Russell, S. J. Pollock,

Dr. Zechlin. German Minister to Lithuania, has gone to Berlin for | Instructions-Reuter.

Memel, Dec. 11.

"Vote in the plebiscite for union with the Reich." These were the instructions being given to Gef mans yesterday on the eve of the elections to the autonomous diet of Memel.

The Germans are certain to have

GEN. SUNG CHER-YUAN, former commander-in-chief of the 29th Army which was the first to bear the brunt of Jap- anese Invasion in Hopei last summer, has been appoint- ed a member of the National Military Council by the Na- tional Government.

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a large majority, and feeling is HOCKEY ASSCN.

running high following the cate gorical declaration that they in- tend early in the new year. to

demand annexation of the district

to the Reich. Already, some 450;

TOURNAMENT

Jewish families have left the ter Recreio Beat R.A.F.

ritory for fear of Hitler's rule. It is reported that nearly £1,000,000 worth of invested capital has been withdrawn. Dr Neumann. 50- year-old veterinary surgeon, who is occupying a role similar to that played by Henlein in Czecho- slovakia. For the first time "elea-

Hon propaganda has been per- mitted to circulate.Reuter...

In Fast Game

CABLES

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BAD TEMPERS SPOIL SHIELD FOOTBALL

South China Beat "Midd'x" After Early Reverse

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CROWD ESTIMATED AT 5,000 packed the Sookunpoo enclosure on Saturday when South China "A" and Middlesex met in the first round of the Senior Soccer Shield the Chinese winning by three zoals to one after a match which, a the early slages, was marred by a display of ruffed tempers,

Within the first ten minutes Courtney, the Middlesex inside-right, was involved in an incident with Lee Kwok-wal, the Chinese left half-back, resulting in Courtney being given marching orders.

It was fortunate that the referee | South China's second goal. They immediately adopted a firm. attitude led 2-1 at half time. and this prevented what might

THE SECOND HALF have been serious developments.

After the Interval Lai Shui-wing The players of both teams were gathering the ball from Lau Tau- (called together by the referee and man Increased the lead. He scored

a general warning was issued.

again, but the point was disallow- Apart from this the game wased. Kwok Ying-ki being ruled off- well" contested and was played at alde....

a fast pace. Although the Middle- No further scoring yas re- sex did as much attacking as the gistered.. South China forwards, they did

The teams were:-

not get as near to shooting. On SOUTH CHINA "A":-Pau Ka-

the other hand two Chinese for-ping: Mak Slu-hon, Li Tin-sang;

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IN THE

WORLD'S NEWS

AUSTRALIA

DENMARK

A cyclone struck Sydney, on The three. Germans who were Saturday and caused extensive arrested by the,,Danish police last. damage. A train and a tram were week, allegedly for indulging in blown into the water from the espionage, were ordered on Satur- famous harbour bridge, a number day to leave Denmark within 24 of houses were destroyed, and hours. telegraph and telephone com.

fires raged, outside the city limits, and 40 persons were burned."

BRITAIN

Frederick Willing, his son, Jamës

Chinese residents of Hawaii will present eight lorries to the Chinese Army. The lorries will be sent next month.

wards, with the exception of Fung Leung Wing-chiu, Lau King-chel, King-cheung and Lauy Tao-man Lee Kwok-wal: Tang Kwong-summunications were disrupted. Bush HAWAII (in the second half) were off their Lai Shiu-wing, Fung King-cheung, mark, "chief offenders being Lal-Kwok Ying-ki and Lau Tau-man. Shiu-wing and Kwok Ying-ki, MIDDLESEX:--Jackson, Watson, (^ The former was erratic and the Sheehan: Freshwater, Bright, Wi- latter too slow.

Įkinson; Grogan, Courtney, Pearson, On the Army side. Freshwater Saw and Talt. did stirling work, and Bright -wüs a capable leader. He brought off several fine movements. Saw and Grogali were the only bright spots A very fast hockey encounter in the Army forward line, Pearson Was witnessed at King's Park be-being decidedly off-form: tween Recreio and the RAF in their Association Tournament 'fix- ture yesterday.

NOMADS AND C.B.A.

́ALSO "WIN

P. Yvanovich, playing at outside

LADIES' HOCKEY right, scored the only goal.

RESULTS

Clear Records Maintained

Both the "Y" Ladles and St. Andrew's Ladies kept their record of no defeats in the Caer Clark Cup ladies' hockey encounters on

Saturday.

Full matches:-

results

of

Saturday's

CAER CLARK CUP

CLEVER SAYE

Grogan worked hard and put in a lot of good work but was inclined to be too selfish and hold the ball too long. The feature of the game was

Saw played a clever game and some. wonderful duals between showed much dash. He had a Willy Reed. the Recreio pivot and

couple of fue shots at goal, Dawson, of the R.A.F, but experi-

which Pau did well to save, ence triumphed over youth and

Play opened with up and down Reed came out successful in most play and for a time the ball was kept on the move constantly. Pear- The R.A.F. made some determin-son gathering the leather near the ed attacks, and the Recreio custo-ceritre line swung the ball over to dian, V. Ribeiro. effected many the wing to Grogan, who centred. fine saves.

Saw in possession tapped the ball, Gonsalves, W. Reed, Marques back to Grogan, who scored the and Ribeiro played well and P. opening goal in fine, manner. Yvanovich was outstanding in the forward line.

of the encounters..

Dawson and Proud were pro

Kicking of again the Chinese pressed hard. Courtney and Lee Kwok-wai mere involved in a head-

minent for the R.A.F. and the ing duel. Following an incident At King's Park: "y" Ladies, 6/atter player should be seriously | Courtney was sent off the field,"

J. Fraser, R. 'G, Craig (skip) 17; W. Miss M. Smith, 2; Mrs. Burnett, 2: Melrose... J. A., D. Morriston, A.Miss Harper. 1: Miss Bockler, 1). Hyde Lay (skip; 17: A. Calman, R.C.B.A. Ladies, 1. (Mrs. M. White, 1). P. Shaw, W. Mair, J. McKelvic At the Valley St. Andrew's (skip) 28; J. Gellatly, M. Ferguson, Ladies, 2 Miss Grelner. 1; Miss P W. Macfarlane. J. C. Brown (skip) | Oltiins. 1). Hongkong Ladies, 1. 38 W. Glendinning” J. G. Fender. (Mrs, Waddell. 11. "A. Macfarlane, H. G. Cooper (skip)

20. Total: 181.

St. George's: J. S. Howell, T. Armstrong, E. S. Carter. J. Deakin (skip) 21; E V. Searle, C. B. Hos- king, S. M. White, G. Sheri (skip) 21; Sir Geoffry Northcote, C. S.

BRAWN CUP

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considered for the Interport team. The game was umpired by Hen- derson and Pannal

NOMADS BEAT R.A.O.C.

(BY "J.H.F.")

POLICE WINS

In the First Division of the Football League on Saturday. Police beat Kowloon by one goal to nll. One the run of the play Police were rather lucky to win, as Kowloon enjoyed more of the game but failed in front of goal.

Howlett opened the scoring for Police with a ground shot. Kow-

loon were not disheartened by this and put more vigour into their play, but rugged Police defence. with Brittain adopting a 'stopper role in the middle, did not allow the home forwars to get within shooting distance.

THIRD DIVISION

R. A. S. C. 2 R. A. STANLEY · 6 On the Military ground at Happy Valley, Stanley beat R. A. S. C. by 8 goals to 2.

Stanley scored through Wool- NOTHING DAUNTED

dridge and Frier in the first half, Playing with ten men, the Army the Corps obtaining their fidst goal side showed no signs of being de-throug Rexburgh, During the second moralised and attacked constantly half, Stanley were much too good Fung King-cheung and Bright were and Burgress (3), Frier (1), com involved in an incident and the pleted their tally, while Roxburgh referce called the teams together scored R. A. S. C.'s second goal. and warned them. Thereafter the game progressed without further incidents.

In another H.K.H.A.T. match at the Police ground yesterday, the Bright was penalised for hand- Seaforth Ladles, 1 (Mrs. AckroNomads Hockey Club beat the ing inside the dreaded area and Recreio "B." 0.

R.A.O.C. by three clear goals. The Fung King-cheung took the kick. D. G. School. 4 Miss Longhot-game was fast and interesting and Jackson got to the ball but the Archbutt, J. C. Gul, Hon. Mr. 8./tom, Miss Hicks. Miss A. Chang the Nomads thoroughly deserved to leather deficcted into the net. Dodwell (skip) 19: D. H. Waterton, twice). St. Andrew's I (Miss S. win.

After some middeld play Lau W. W. Hirst, E. Tuck, H. Overy

the first half when R. J. Reed, wing and The Nomads took the lead curly Tau-man received from Lai Shuif- (skip) 15; R. P. Phillips, R. R.

shot pass Jackson for

Roberts).

Hongkong Ladies, 2 Miss M. in Middleton-Smith, Miss Grelg), "Y"

Wood, J. G. Meyer, S. Randle (sk:p' Ladles, O. Recto "A." 2 (Miss Who played a grand game in the T. Colman, W. 3. Drake (skip) 28.A. Alves). C. B. A. Ladies. O.

12: G..E. F. Thompson. W. Ward.

Total: 111.

Speeches were made after the game by the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell and Mr. W. Kay.

ITALIAN NAVAL

WORLD CRUISE

LEAGUE TABLES

pivotal position, found the net Following midfield play 5. A. Reed "added another to their tally.

That they did not find the net more often in this half the Nomads

The tables show the present have only themselves to blame, league standings:

CAER CLARK CUF

P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. "Y" Ladies.. 4 3 0 1 10 2 7 Leaving Naples on December "s St. Andrew's... 4 2 0 2 9 4 6 for a world cruise postponed two C.B.A. Ladles 4 112 5 9 4 months because of the European H.K. Ladies.... 3 0 2 1 2 4 1 crisis were two of Italy's newest | C.B. School... 3 0 3 0 0 7 0 and fastest cruisers, the Duca

BRAWN CUP d'Aosta and Eugenio di Savols.

The trip was ordered by Musso-

Jint to show the world the new H.K. Ladies... 5 500 11.2 10

naval strength of Fascist Italy."

P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts.

Seaforth L... 4 4 0 0 7 1 8 The ships will go to Gibraltar. Recreio "A".. 5 4 10 13 2 8 Dakar, French West Africa, Brazil, D.G. School.. 4 2 2 0 8 2 4 the Argentine, Panama, Hawali, C.BA. Ladles 4 2 2 0 9 7 4 Japan, Shanghai, Hongkong, Sin-Y" Ladies... 4. 2 2 0 4 5 4 gapore and Indian ports, returning C.B. School 3 0 3 0 3.9,0 St. Andrew's.. 4 0 4 0 3 13 0 through the Red Sea.

Recreio "B"... 5 0 5 0 0 17 0

TO-NIGHT'S

several offsides nullifying their approach work.

Brice, Evans and Itte,

RECREIO ARE.

TOO GOOD

Tennis Against

The

30TH BTY. R.A. 4

R.E. (C.) 1

At the Valley, 30th Battery easily defeated R E (Chinese) by 4 goal to 1.

Outstanding in the Gunners' at- tack were Marsden, and Flanders,

Scorers for 30th Battery were. Yearling (2) Flanders and Guy

Ou Herbert Wing, and Dennis HUNGARY

Michael Corrigan, who have been figuring as defendants in the sen-

Court Stephen Czaky has been sational China arms charge trial, appointed Foreign Minister. in which they are charged, among a personal friend of Signor Mus

He

other things, with conspiring with solini and Court Clano, and was with a Chinese named Chou Tin-shu one of the principal figures in and other unknown to cheat and the negotiations leading to the re- defraud a Paris dealer, Theodore turn of the Hungarian minority Lafitte, of £7,259, were committed areas from Czechoslovakia, for trial on Friday. Bailla the case of the Willings was renewed,

but application for bail for Cor- UNited statES rigan was refused."

President Roosevelt will aak Establishment of shore air bases Congress for additional appropria- under naval-control for the Ficet tion in order to meet the situa- air arm is foreshadowed in a Fleet tion disclosed by the recent trial order just issued..

of Nazi spies, a trial, he said, which had by no means ended.",

The Spanish Republican Govern-| ment has again appealed to the A declaration of Independence," British Government, In a note to calling on President, Roosevelt to use its influence to stop the bomb-sever economic relations with Ger- ing of the civil populations. A many, has been drawn up by a similar note was handed to the group of prominent film stars and French Government.

Cxecutives, including Ginger Rogera, Fred Astaire, Edward G. Robinson, Groucho, Marx and others.

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The Croydon Corporation, which was found guilty of negligence in the test case following the typhold Recommendations

Congress outbreak in the borough in which for additional air, submarine, and 43 people lost their lives. has other bases have been agreed upon decided not to appeal against the by the special board which has court's decision.

been investigating such needs. It la believed that bases in Puerto Sir Edwin Lutyens, the eminent Rico and Alaska are contem- architect, has been elected Pre-plated in additions to bases in, the sident of the Royal Academy. He United States proper. designed the Cenotaph in White- hall and many famous buildings Defying threats of death, New In London

York's fery anti-Nazi, anti-Fascist Mayor. Forello La Guardia ap- Permission has been given to peared on Saturday under extra the Bronte Society to place a police guard at the big rally memorial table to the three Bronte against oppression which he him- sisters 1g Westminster Abbey. kelt sponsored.

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while Li Muk-lan replied for the S. CHINA "B" 0 P.W.D, 4|

Chinese Sappers.

ROYAL SCOTS 2 KIT CHEE 1

R.A.0.C. 2.

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The game between South China 24TH H. BTY. R.A. 2 "B" and P.W.D., at Carolitie `HINI, Ordnance and 24th Heavy Bat- resulted in a 4-0 win for the lattery shared honours at Caroline ter.

AU) It was a tense struggle Continued pressure by Public throughout, with'chief praise going Works had its reward when Ho to the defences of both sides. Ex- In a fast and exciting game at Ka-heung scored with 8 well-tra time was necessary, but so the Valley Royal Scots obtained | placed shot.

evenly matched wers the teams both points from Kit Chee by the! From a melee in the South China that a further meeting is neces odd goal in three.

goalmouth Ho Ka-keung fastened sary, ...

After the change-over. the R.A.O.C. put on pressure and were close on several occasions. Midway Club de Recreio sent a tennis through this period F. O. Reed team to meet Y.M.C.A. on the

Five minutes after the commen-¡ on to a loose ball and scored with Ordnance began well and a sud- scored..

latter's courts åt King's Park on cement Toe For-lin scored with a a rising shot, and in the latter den burst through by Munton gave The losers were best served by Saturday and won the Men's great shot and at half time Kit stages, Lo Tung increased P.WD.'s first goal to the Ordnance.

Doubles by 7 matches to 2 and the Chee were leading 1-0. On the lead, the same player shortly af- On the resumption, Howelle Mixed Doubles by & sets to 1.. resumption Royal Scots equalised terwards obtaining their fourth scored with a cross shot to place

MEN'S DOUBLES

with a goal scored by Balley, and,, goal. Gemmell and Lomax (Y.M.C.A.) | with only five minutes to go they the Kowloon Indian Tennis Club lost to A. M. Siva and L. F. V. took the lead when Masterton- last week, the Central British As-Ribeiro 8-3; lost to R. Marques and Smith, after a great run down the sociation gathered full points from A. M. Remedios 8-2; beat L. J. Re-wing, centred the ball to Moore, the University at King's Park medios and F. A. Oliveira 8-3. who detted with a first-filmer. yesterday when they

Brown and Peckham (Y.M.C.A.F

BADMINTON SECOND DIVISION G.

The following is to-night's pro- gramme in the Hongkong Badmin- ton League.

"A" Division-Recreio v. Univer- Bity "A": Chinese "Y" v. University ."."""

"B" Division:-St. Andrew's “A”: v. V.R.C.

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FOWLER BROTHERS AGAIN

Following their brilliant win over

both,

met in

Playing throughout with only

7 clear goals by Kowloon.

ENGINEERS (E) 7 UNIVERSITY O

Gunners on equal terms.

Shortly after-Howells scored, his second goal, but in a fighting finish Munton hénded a great goal from a free kick taken by Dulheld. At the Valley, Royal Engineers No further scoring resulted even had no dificulty in defeating Uni-after extra time.

Scorers for Engineers were Fox-side-right (2), Lowe, outaide-jer centre-forward (3). Pelham, in-and Noutch, right-hält.

TWELFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING

the Hongkong Rockey Associa-last to A. M. Silva and L. F. V. KOWLOON 7 POLICE 0versity by 7 clear goals. tm Tournament, winning by three Ribeiro 10-1; lest to R. Marques goals to nil

and A. M. Remedios 6-5; beat L. J. Leading by one goal in the first Remédios and F. A. Ovetra. 7-4. half scored by S. A. Fowler from a Leib and Westlake (YM.C.A.) lost eight men, it was not surprising short corner. the Association add-ito A. M. Bilva and L. F. V. Re-Chat Police, Juniors were beaten by ed another two in the second half medios 10-1; lost to R. Marques Fowler being responsible for and A. M. Remedios 9-2; lost to L

Jorge, H. Santos, C. Santos and Lawrence scored for: Kowloon be- 3. Remedios and F.A. Oliveira 9-2fore the interval, but for same

MIXED DOUBLES"

considerable time after the restart Mrs. Curtis and Mills (YM.C.A. Police managed to hold Kowloon lost to A. V. Remedios and Miss Oat bay. In the end; however, Stonecutters put up a gallant

Ribeiro 8-3; lost J. J. Remedios superior numbers tola and further On the Club ground, Electric, a and Miss C. Botelho 6-5: beat M. Kowloon goals came from Fer- fight against the Second Division champions, Middlesex, but they Third Division team, fully extend- A. Oliveira and Miss A. C. Remedios nandes (2) and lawrence, had to admit defeat in the end by [ed Royal Scots, who are well up in 6-5. two clear goals.

the Second Division table, before

MIDDLESEX 2 S'CUTTERS. W/T. 0;

ROYAL SCOTS 4. ELECTRIC 1

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SOFTBALL RESULTS

Mrs. Long and Curtis (Y.MCA), The Bank of China will soon Play was very fast and although being beaten by 4 goals to 1. lost to A. V. Remedios and Miss O open offices at Rangoon and Hai-Middlesex played the better foot- Lo Hon-cheong and Sloan de Ribeiro 8-3; lost to J. J. Remedios The results of softball matches. phong. Last November the branch ball. it looked as though Stonecut- fended Wil for Electric and and Miss C. Hotelho -4: lost to M. played yesterday were as follows: at Batavia was inaugurated. In ters were going to do some damage. Ribeiro, the pivot, was the pick of A. Oliveira and Miss A, C. Re-

MEN'S LEAGUE It was not until after half time the halves.

medios 6-3. order to facilitate oversen Chinese

Chinese Baseball Club 7. v. remittance to Hainan, the Bank's that, Middlesex took the lead, Pluckrose, Gilroy and McDonald Mrs. Peckham and Long · (Y.M. | Machine Gunners 6; Trojans" 8 v. branch at Singapore has also made through Thomas, and, encouraged (2) his second from a penalty, gave C.A.) lost to A. V. Remedios and Forum 6; Recreio 3 v. Midgets 2. arrangements with the banks in by this goal, Middlesex gradually. Royal Scots a four goals lead at Miss O. Ribeiro 6-5; lost to J. J.

LADIES' LEAGUE Halhow, Hainan Island, to resume secured the upper hand and just the interval. During a second-half Remedios and Miss C. Botelho 8-5; Canadian Chinese 31 v Panthers the remittance service which had before the end Riches scored their break-away Haroon netted for Elec- lost to M. A. Oliveira and Miss A. 4; Wahoos 15 v. Cube 7; Wildcats bren suspended.

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tric; from a pass by Gardner. C. Remedios 9-2...

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Photograph taken it the Twelfth 'Extra Base meeting held"

Happy Valley. (Photo by Lelos).