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SPECIAL CABLE.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

THE SHANGHAI EXPLOSION.

DUE TO DEFECTIVE.CORDITE.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SECOND

Shanghai. Received July 13. On being interviewed this morning, Admiral Teang stated that the first report on the explosion on the gunboat Angchi created a suspicion that it was the result of tombs. but Testigation had convinced him that the happening was due defective cordite being affected by the heat.

Admira reports that seven or eight of the missing midshipmon wol-ga furlough,

The seven milli dollars' worth of notes on board are to bent to Canton on another ship.

THE WEST

RIVER FLOODS.

دل

MARINE OFFENCES.

EXTRA

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JULY 13, 1914.

INTERNATIONAL POLO.

ENGLAND REGAINS THE CUP,

The Second Match Described. The following is from the Times Weekly Edition of June 19:-

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On the throw-in the British aggamed the aggressive and worked the ball across the

book-line. American

The Americans were now playing for safety and the boards, bat Captain Cheap stole the ball from Mr. La Montagne and hit it up to the American goal, while Captain Barzett came up through

SCENE AT THE CLOSE. Presentation of the Cup.

CREW DESERTS SHIP...

Hongkong Case at the

Marine Court. Commander Beckwith on the Discomforts of Gaol Life,

The master "said that on

ROOF GARDEN CONCERT: INTERESTING PRESEN-

TATION.

Saturday Night's Event at the Hongkong Hotel.

The roof garden consert ar- ranged by the management of the

the

Medal for Long Service and

Good Conduct, .-

After the Church Parade yea

CANTON NOTES.

The dock at the Marino Court, Hongkong Hotal for Saturday terday, the soldiers lined up on England has beaten America the game and sored an easy this afternoon, could not scoom-last was such a success 88 to war-the parade ground at Murray Bar in two Test Matches at Meadow goal, thus giving England, the modate the bunch of Filipinos rant, it is to be hoped, a repetition racks, when Sergeant Tripp of of a most enjoyable function. the DOLI, was presented with Brook, thus winning back the advantage once more at goals charged with deserting the ship Cup which Mr. Harry Whitney's to 3 goals. Apparently Mr. Kolya on Saturday, in Victoria The popularity of the fanotion the medal for long service and famous team so easily carried away

Milburn must have crossed a Harbour. There were twenty-may be appreciated from the fact good conduct.

The presentation was made by British player, for a foul was four defendants, though twenty-that the tables in the grill room from Hurlingham in 1900.

and the dining room were booked His Excellency, the Officer Com- The first match was played on given against him which reduced five actually deserted the ship.

the Troops, Major F. J Pooley, master of the .s.np well in advance, so that on manding Saturday, when England won the score of the defendors to 21

Detective Saturday morning there was no General Kelly, from whom the by Bb goola to 3. In the second goala, but the uproar was so Kolys, prosecuted, match, on Tuesday, the score was great that the scorers apparently Sergeant Pincout having charge table available in the former recipient also received.congratula.

Special menus were provided in tions. England 4 goals,. America, 2 were not aware of the umpire's of the cass. The men were goals.

decision, and the scoring board arrested outside the Harbour bath apartments and were much by 0 large at On Saturday the sides were:- remained unchanged until the Office at about 2.30, this afternoon, enjoyed

After dinner and the arresta caused a mild tendance. A final boll. England. Captain H.

sensation on the wharf,

company adjourned to the roof Tomkinson, No. 1; Captain Leslie

Ormmander Beckwith asked garden, where their namborg Cheape, No. 2; Captain . W. Barrelt (captain), No.

We understand that the cash- Thus England won the match, the men what they had to say to were swelled by other visitors, Captain Vivian Lockett, back. writes our Special Correspondent, the charge, the ship at the time until some two hundred and sixty

persons were present. From nine ing and exchanging of currency America-Mr. Rene La Mon- and the Cup, after as desperately being under eniling orders.

o'clock onwards the band of the notes is still going on apada in tagne, No, 1; Mr. J. M. Water-fought a game as bas ever been bury, No. 2; Mr. Devereux seen on the field, siready famous Saturday evening the No. 1 2nd. D.O.L.I. discoursed sweet Uauton. Many Hongkong Chinese Milburn, No. 3; Mr. Lawrence for the great struggles in the fireman went to him and asked music on the portion of the roof ure of opinion, however, that the second international matches for a $5 advance each on their adjacent to Queen's Road, which stipulated month will not be At the Meline Court, this Waterbury, back. morning, bofore Commander Mr. Louis Stoddard was the played in 1911 and 1912, when wages. He told them he could had been illuminated for the sufficient to enable the many The No. 1 saked for occasion end set out with palas, holders of old notes to dispose of Beckwith, N., J.-H. Ferguson, referee, and Mr. Joshua Crane the Big Four sucocaded in retain- not give it. The Relief Funds at Work,

chief officer of the Cheong Shing, and Mr. Keith Marsham were the ing their supremacy unbroken. It the advacco on hahnlf of the oud pot plants in a most charm them; and that the Kwangtung Witness said he had ing manner. Until 11:30, when Government will be asked to may be a long time before 30,000 prosecuted Chan Mui, a boat- umpires. aud Lo Kam-mun,

On Tuesday the players were people will gather at Alcadow not $5 on board for himself, the band concert came to a close, extend the time into the month woman, a boatman, with unlawfully lying the same, but Mr. Devereux Brook for another international much less to give them $5 the place was thronged by a of August.

ach. After dark they all loft crowd which made the event one

of Home social importance. the flood area on the West River. alongside the gangway of bis Milbura and Afr. Lawrence Water-game.

next morning As I write they are presenting the ship and

The musical programme was The King's Interest. Mr. Chau Siu-ki, the Chairman, ship, thereby casing an obstruc- bury changed. places in the

the Cup on the roof of the pavil between 7 and 8 o'clock the

as follows:

The sing took the greateat informed the Telegraph to-day tou

1.-Feat March from, Tana-interest in the matches, and on that, since the last statement to The defendants were fined $10. The news of the British victory ton to Lord Wimborne and his second officer reported to witless has been rec ived with the team amid hearty cheers from the that there were none of the men The men had not

hauser," Wagner.

Tuesday waited up to be intorm- the press on the subject, the each, or in the alternative twenty

greatest satisfaction through- British and Canadians who are on board.

2.--Selection, Royue of Re-ed of sue result, which reacted committee has forwarded another days' imprisonment each.

Falled to Stop.

out the British Empire. The present, some of whom are shout-beeu back to the ship sinos

Lauda soon utter li p., thousand bags (150,01) catties)

decisive Success

The Saturday evening. The ship vues," Art, Douglas, of Captaining "Choape, Cheape." A boatinan who haued to Cop of rics to the Distress Relia Association at Canton, and ten when called upon by the Police Barrett's team came as a complete thousande massed in and round should have left this afternoon.

Four petty officers were called surprise. The best judges were the pavilion fel deep down in thousand pounds of biscuits (over) was fined $5.

distinctly pessimistic about the their hearts that the historio in front of the Beach and were

A HARROWING POSITION OF

AFFAIRS.

.

A distressing a count is givéa

by the Tang Wa Committee the sufferings of the oplo within

A Batch of Cases This Morning,

Within the Limits

American team.

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The Waterburys not to Play Again.

whole crew.

The reply was that they could Lot get money.

Elis Worship asked them if they thought they could leave a thought fit, and saked them what they were going to do?

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3.-Popular Song," You made me love you," Montco.

4.—Piccolo Sulo, “ The Wren," Damare.

5-Valse, "Lustige Bruder," Vollettedt.

6.-Selection, Lady," Caryll.

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The

American Appreciation.

New York, Juus 17: The New York World saya tuot the visitors' victory was no case of luck or zoontent. "ki is a just cass," observes the journal, "of Pink superior work is clean in its performance as it was clear in its

7. Descriptive Piece, "The outcome.

Two Step," The Wedding Glide," Hirsch,

and above the twenty thousand For Laing wilta tus limits probable issue of Saturday's Westchester Polo Cup may be asked why they lef: the ship sont last week), gether with

joi tue danger flag while taking game. Apart from the anfortunate leaving Long Island for a pretty without leave? Bomo thousands of cattios of

Captain Chasps, loog spell. in petrol, tbize biasse wera accideat to Chinese cakes.

"Up to dats," esid Mr Chau, fined $4, $6 and $5 restively. which was a heavy blow to hopes Passengers in Excess. of an English victory, it was 'wo have collected $6,000 from

To Mu, wan fined $10 for generally agreed among all who I have just talked with Mr. J. Chinese alone. We have wica carrying 14 par ingers over and know the British ponies that the M. Waterbury, the lender of the ship in a British port us Saithy in the Wood" Michaelis. |

above the namt er allowed by bis Americans must enjoy a very defending team which made such licence. .

considerable advantage in pony a gallant effort to-day to retrieve power. This anticipation was Saturday's disaster, May I say happily entirely falsified, and the that you will lead a team only conclusion that can by American challengers to Hur drawn is that the efficiency of the liughem next year?" I asked: ponies at the disposal of the The famous No. 2 of the Big Four, American team has bon ex-speaking with obvious emotion aggerated.

more.

to our fellow-countrymen in many parts of the world, and already Chinese abroad liave sent $15,000 and we are expecting a good deal It is a fact that the Chip ese, everywhere are doing their best to meet the difficulty. All classes are helping, from the very wealthy to the poorest, Only the other day, in Canton, a poor blind beggar, wao had but tliitty conta and some odd cash, gava

Beat Drums Unlawfully, For unlawtally beating drums and gongs on board her at at Abordena, Lau Law was fined $2.

the whole of it to the fund. Every. the flooded area. The Tung Wa

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The New York Tribuns de clares that if there be any exouse for the defeat, it must he in the for that the Americans failed to The answer in this case was,

train seriously; but it was we were going back to Manila,"

decisive B "How would you like to go to do some portion of their hard-plendidly wou that no one will victory and 80

barded score. Mc. J. M. Water-grudge the British team gaol for two month plenty of work and not too much food?"

bury may safely retire on his past onours that are theirs. To: this

there

reputation and on his performuace Tae Tribune says that the on Tuesday, which was almost Americans were beaten at their

own game by a batter teaın. beyond cavil.

query

The News in London.. The now of the usadsome created

the

L'ae Herald declares that Eng- and may well be proud of her.

one seems to feel that he must/directors are going up in turns, exact diagnosis, and it was with international polo for good for going to gaol for two months. victory of the British palo team, who came as a fociorn hope

do what he can. Unless the poor two at a time, to give Mr are adequately helped now, what Wood whatever help they can, other refuge will they have than Yesterday the Distress Relief As. in robberies and, pitacies whole-ociation which is working in conjunction with the Kwangtung Government, tant us the money to buy another three thousand bags of rice.

sate?

Enormous Sums Required..

tbe weather

~ was

1.

and wiping the dripping blood was no reply.

His Worship said they would The easy victory of England in from the fingers of his right hand, the first game was felt to be due said, You can tell the London be given the option of going to some causa which evaded Times for me that I am through back to the ship and turning to, It was not too comfortable

a considerable sene with only a sporting chance, 88, anticipated that the American and all."

A moment later I put the same in prison and he would advise on in London amongst those who indeed, Lord Wimborne remark team would show to much greater advantage in Tuesday's game, question to bis brother, whose them to go on board the ship.

They elected to accept the in- were able to follow the score as it eu when landing. They are good was telegraphed. "A large number spurtsman all the way through, This forecast was fulfilled to the efforts in the second half of tc-day's full, and it was only after a game did sa mach to turn the tide vitation to return to the ship.

of people collected at Harlingham, adds the paper, and America feels where the scores were displayed glad she has had the pleasure of struggle which partook aà much of battle in favour of his country.

ou an illuminated board, and as of the nature of a batile as of a He replied, "Never again for

It taken a great deal out of himself each period showed England

seung them. game that the American colours me in international polo.

The Sun says that the con- were finally lowered.

was a grand game and a good in Saturday's game; two such" In a game where hoth sides fight. At one time they led us by struggles 80 8020 after his accid-forging ahead there was great gratulations of all sport-lovers

enthusiasm and chearing. we ent meant an enormous strain, the London elabs similar scenes una brilliant team. The game are duo to Lord Wimborne and obviously took all chances England three goals to none, and

of hand

At

"We feel greatly sudobred to the Hongkong Govornment for

Distress Near Shiu Hing, its promise of substantial assist

Round about Suru Hing the ance and we appréciste fully the kindness of the various stambo distress is evident on all side uompanies in carrying the relief go there on July 8 and, as soon forged slowly ahead until the score wreated the lead from them two and he had, moreovor, given ware witnessed, and even in one snowed that the visitors were Jos I arrived, tried to penetrate penalties discounted-stood at 3 minutes before the final ball.bus ponies sach, a completsclub whose slaid reputation would superior in team work and that SLOTOS up

rate goals to 1 goal in England's Then they won. That is a good rest in the interval that they not suggest such an outbreak, they had better and fleeter ponies, river gratis.

the" "Interior, "Une hardly dare think how to

hearty whoops were heard when while their horsemanship was > bad. favour at the end of the fifth enough finish for me in inter- were almost out

on Tuesday, which affected his the word "England" appeared on also a shude better. much money will be required evon for relief; and when it comes the next day, however, I managed period, a not overwhelming, bat national polo."

Just then up came Lord Wim-game a good deal. *

the tapa machine, even before the the question of repairing the to reach Sun Kin, in the Ko In still substantial advantage, which,

All papers speak in favour of Captain Barrett covered himself following word "wins" ticked out. an attempt to regain the cap next four aDistrict, damage-making good over

houre distant. however, was destined to die borne, who grasped each brother

The King seat u telegram of | year", hundred dykes, etc-it must of There I learned that the Distters appear in the last period, when by the hand in turn, as they with glory. He filled Captain

Bad the Americs actually drew abend for heartily congratulated him on the Cuespe's place in any emergency encouragement to the English Relief Assocation

Interest in Parliament. necessity run into millions.

But England had British victory. He replied, with and supported his back when team before the first game, and "The Tung Ws Committes Gentry's association bed eseb & moment.

Our Parliamentary Correspond the played many messages of congratulationent wrised:- "has already epent $30,000 made one visit to the neighbour-enough in hand to win by a goal evident feeling, "You all played occasion demanded.

like heroes, every one of you. It right through to the last bell us have crossed the Atlantic since At the House: Commons Un rice alone," and $1,600 cod and bad each provided every and a quarter.

Lord Roberts, who has taken was a grand game to win or loss, hard and an effectively as in the the restit became known. Lord members showed the keenest sufferer with

tuele of

first period. Captain, Looke:t was oberts, through whose influence interest in the progress of the viscuits; and, in sadi.

Later, Mr. Wood and the keenest interest in the organiz: wasn't it ? ". tion, individual Uhiness

are rice,

Of the winners only Captain a good match for Mr. Milburn at Captain Locket was persuaded math.A large group, including Bending in voluntary offerings of went up into the smaller vilation and fortunes of the Eng-

fa ono wo found son tiny lish team, sent the following Cheaps appeared less effective back, and a higher compliment to accompany the team, sent the Lord Wimborne's brothers, Major Dakes and biscuits which we are lages.

than on Saturday. In the early than that would be difficult to following message to Captain Quest and Captain Guest, Mr. matsheds, and these were accom- message to Captain Barréttr forwarding."

"Well done.

periods he seemed unhappily bestow on any player. He stopped Barrett on Tuesday"Well done. Lillworth, Lord Valentia, Major modating no less than a thousand An Eye-Witness's Remarks)

"Robaris, F.M." mounted. Captain Tomkinson the most desperate rushes of the Roberts, F.M. The Horlingsley, and Mr. Pike Fease stood The Second Match.

in Waterburys many times Mr. Tong kat-chun, a Tung people. Of course they had lost Wa direcur, who has been at all their livestock and they were

The most exciting period in international polo beyond all they seemed sure to carry the ball am lub lave sent messages of round the tape-machine in companying Mr. Wood on his pulling taros up out of the ground, Tuesday's match came when there question. He rode with

hia on to the British goal. Indead.ongratulation.to Captain Barrette dining-room corridor after flooded wherever they could find them, journey burough the districts, tells us that the scene for their only food. In another were only 4min. to play and the usual dash and all his strokes sometimes he seemed almost

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It will be remembered that 10for the result. There were groan

the division ut i̟ d'olock waiting

of havoo and misery is a most village, formerly well populated, core stood 3 goals to 21 goals in were made at top speed.. His accomplish the impossible, who days before the English team was when it was Brnounced that Au

we found only two honess loft favour of England, Mr. Milburn shooting at goal might have been the fiercest pressure was put upon due to sail the prospects-04 arica had gained points by au harrowing one.

then led an assault which Mr. J. improved upon, but Great Britain him. **At some of the sights, I could all the rest had been swept away. M. Waterbury carried on antil he never need ask for a pluckier

getting & representativo sido tomagiaan touland an Mr. Bano La Montague ime other seemed almost hopeless, thusiastic nou? when the un- scarcely keep the tests back. These are not isolated instances over-rode the bumping ball, but player. In spite of bis light proved somewhat on Tuesday on and it was due to Lord Roberta nouncement of England's victory Untold numbers of people are up they are typical cases; you can the river where, with nothing tona them all along the river Mr. Milbarn was backing him up weight he was always ready to his game of Saturday, but at beat and to the Emergency Committee was made. More members were and scored a goal by a long shot engage Mr. Milburn.or Mr. he was not the keen edge to the ent and nowhere to live. I came people without homes, without which just tricked through the Laureaco Waterbury in a bout of American attack that the ocassion (composed of Sir Douglas Haig, attracted to the spot by the aa

Sir Henry Rawlinson, and Briga costumed demonstration, and back on Saturday with instruc-, food and without hope."

Wo underernd that the Hong-English goal, amid deafening riding off. Naturally he was often demanded. Mr. Milburn, ia hie dier-General Henry Wilson) that Major Guest and captain Graess tions from Mr. Wood to obtain another 150,U30 catties of rice for koug Liovernment Relief Cim-roars of applause. The score now worėted, but many times ho sno-old position, was at his best. Mr.Captain" Lockett and Captain were heartily congratulated on the Baiu Hling; that will be despatch-mutee is working very hard and stood America, 3; England, 3; ceeded in preventing an effective Laurence Waterbury played much ad to-night, and to-morrow I and has already received substantial and the Cup defenders were ahead stroke by the American backs. good sound pole as No. 3, but his ass accompanied Lord Wim-unexpected granted

Captain Uheape had no doubt reckless taking of risks cost his another director will return to promisca of monetary help.

for the first time,

borne to America.

brother's team.

their