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NOTES & COMMENTS,

The Prince Next.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1822.

DAY BY DAY.

FOOTRALL.

CORRESPONDENCE.

REMEMBER THAT YOU WILL Referees Badly Let Down. To the Editor of the Hongkong

Talograph.**. The following fit the programma

Mr. D. V. Stevenson left ya terday by the Shinyo Maru

morrow --

A Call for Co-operation.

-TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

Over two-thirds of a century |«go-in. 1855, to be exaok-the Įbrother of a pear smigrated to Australia, married, and settled down in Quranaland, and attained Sir,—I should like to record my a position of some prominence Tamar Club ground, at 4.30pm. intelligent attitude you have taken and the latter's son both dead, Hongkong Club v. B. M. Sappreciation of the sound and in State politics. Now, his brother

SHIELD SEMI-FINAL.

Now that the strike has been CATCH MORE FLES WITH A got out of the way, we shall begin SPOONFUL OF HONEY THAN preparing for the visit of H. R. H. WITH A HUNDRED BARRELS OF Of matches arranged for to the Prince of Wales, who is due VINEQAR-St. Francis de Sales. hers on the 7th. of next month. It will be something of a rallef, after the trying times through which we have passed, to take part in foslebrations in which the whole community will join hands. The Prinos, by his cheery personality, is popular everywhere he goes,

We are asked to state that and we are all looking forward to the day when he will be in our H.E.C.C. Sad XI are playing! midst. It is a happy idea to have Navy 2nd XI on Police ground arranged a special Race Meeting at 2.15 p.m. to-morrow, instead of for the afternoon of His Royal I.R.C, as originally advised. Highness's first day here, and xlso|

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A CHINESE PUZZLE.

The Defence Corps Ordars for! this wook will appear in to morrow's issue.

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LEAGUE: DIVISION 1, Kick-off 4.30 p.m. H. M.S. Ambrose v. Hongkong Police.-Navy "A" ground."

King's v. Kowloon.--Sookunpqo ground.

in recent issues, regarding the this exile is returning home to strike. I can also assure you assume the rank and to fill the that, to my knowledge, there are neat in the House of Lords which others who have read your re- he has inherited. He is the fourth marks with a keen sense of Earl of Ducie, who succeeded to satisfaction.

the honours a few months ago, South China . R.GA-South 1 believe one of the causes and be will probably set up a new which led us into the recent record by making his first ap- China ground.

was the apparent in-pearance in the Legislature in inability of public opinion to his 88th. year. There will only judge, with plain common sense, be five of his fellow-peers 'older a situation, the counterpart of than "debutant,” Stwhich, in most essential aspects,

masa,

under recent changed conditions. House near Arundel, from Lady ¡has occurred all over the world, In the purchase of Parham

Cowdray has Uncontrolled imagination, not to Zouche, Lord

enabled rumour acquired ода of England's and conjecture to rule, instead of finest Elizabethan mansions and nows zod fact, and gave rise to starehouseS of historic trea

BAT fear.

LEAGUE: DIVISION IL. Kick-off 300 p.m. South China "A". South Chins to have included in the programme Through the accidental_ignit-},"B.”—South China ground. a race for the "Prince of Wales ing of the mosquito net, a Chinese Kowloon Reserves Y. Stakes" There will doubtless be was yesterday severely burnt and Joseph's Kowloon F. C. ground, keen competition among local had to be taken to the Govern-Happy Valley. jockeys to win that avent.ment Civil Hospital for treat University v. United-Navy

"A" ground. Another topics item in the ment.

"The Renowa

King's Reserves v. R. G. A. programme in

so styled after the The revised date for the St Reserves-Sookunpoo ground. name of the warship which will Andrew's Church" Day of Help" Last Saturday was a blank day the precipitate assumption that sure. Curiously enough, the bring the Prince here. This Race is March 201h. It is intimated as far as football was concerned, the strike was primarily an ant names of Cowdray and Parban Meeting will be the Prince's firs: that the event is in aid of the all matches being cancelled, as foreign demonstration. I think it were connected "an passant” in introduction to the China pony as Yunnan-fa Hospital and the practically all players were en- is this false assumption which the middle of the 16th century. racer, and, in view of his knows St. Dunstan's Home for Blinded gaged on duties in connection makes people talk of surrender" when Queen Elizabeth, on her prowess in borsemanship, it would Soldiers.

with the strike: Several turned and "humiliation" as if the way to Cowdray, stayed and

Chines be extremely interesting if out

out to see the match in the semi-Europeans and

were dised in the hall of Parham its wonderful Royal visitor could be induced to It was reported to the police final of the Shield Competition, two mutually irreconcilable House. From ride in one of the events. We have yesterday that the concubine arranged to take place on the camps.

library came the manuscripta An attitude of this kind on the from which the Coptic New no doubt that efforts will be made and servant of a Chinese had Club ground between the Club to arrange that, in which case, absconded from No. 311 Des and Tamar, but soon disparsed part of Europeans is largely bred Testament was compiled, and its judging by the Prince's explaits in Voeux Road, where they were when the message came down to from the traditions of the past. park has preserved one of the few other parts of the Empire, local living, with 96 pieces of jewellery say the match was cancelled. It Times have changed. Co-opera- English beroaries that survived jockeys will have to work their | valued at $2,400.

is to be hoped that this match tion with the Chinese can be the 19th. century. The ancestral. hardest if they want the honour

will be played to-morrow, with the only decent, reasonable, birds were brought from Wales to of scoring a victory over the A passenger boat which was at each team fielding its strongest and profitable policy, if full Pensburst in Kent, and their princely rider.

anchor off the foreshore was yes-side. A player of each team was development, political and econo-scions gradually migrated to the terday visited by an armed robber on the referees' reports for fois-mical, in China is who boarded her from a sampan, conduct, but are now free. The mistress was held up with a revolver and the man eventually! made his escape with a som of

The Processionists.

The "band and banner" brigade has been busy in our midst during the past couple of days. Judging by the number of the processions in honour of the returning seamen,

$42.

means for

more Feotive

PRECEDENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Speaker of the Senate" to be "the Second Gentleman.”

not to woods of Parbam. be unnecessarily delayed. Your remark that the time is now come BLOW TO REFEREES.

for constructive; and not destruc- The referees were badly lettive criticism, is very much to downstamenting of the H.K.F.4 the point. In pointing out some held in midweek, when a resola of the lessons from the strike, ition was passed washing out all Festoring William S. Hart, pop referees' reports on cases of mis. You are helping to establish the and the thousands who have alar hero of the Far West, as conduct. This is the first time on measure of co-operation between special session of the Philippine The internal affairs of the Republic just now present taken part in the perambule-devil-may-care border trooper, record that the association has the various classes of this com-legislature, the senate adopted

resolution to be submitted to, the a Chinese puzzle in the literal sense. For a long while it tious, there are a lot of folk on the trail of enemy plotters. not upheld the referees, and itmanity.

this evening's Kowloon Theatre will be very difficult to get these

I want also to say that "Msc governor-general requesting that Paramount referees to again officiate until Whirter's analysis of the strike the question of precedence that picture, with a swing from start they get the guarantee and sup- published in your issue of the 9th. has existed between the speaker port of the H.K.F.A. Refereeing seems to me altogether admirable, of the house of representatives, in the Colony has always been an and just. It is a fine contribution designated by Governor Taft ar

of

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with

is attraction

nothing really important to do.

to finish.

seaman really have gone, we

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• Yours etc.

- "CO-OPERATION.”

At the commencement of the

fidence has gone. The H.E.F.A. would be well advised to arrange for general meeting to rescind the proposition passed at their CHURCH OF ENGLAND. determined by a memorandam of Hast meeting.

THE SHIELD MATCH. The matches arranged for

month's

Agenda of Diocesan Conference.

of England

st

and the president of the Philip- pine senate be definitely decided in favour of the latter.

Under the procedura that has been in vogue since the Harrison administration, and which--was

Governor Harrison, the rank of the first four officials in the in- sular government has been as follows governor-general, speaker of the house of representatives, vice governor, president of the

After consideration of the re-

has looked as if it would be impossible for these to become in Hongkong just more complicated, but the passage of the months has The Chinese masses delight in brought additional cross-currents until one despairs of processions, we know, and we forming any coherent picture of the situation, which is all baven't the slightest objection to the more critical now that Dr. Sun's Northern expedition their indulging their fancy. But Yesterday's health return shows unthankful job, but the referees toward a return to clear thinking.second gentleman of the land is actually on foot. Will this have the effect of clearing we wonder they're not tired of two fatal cases of small-pox (both have always looked forward to the business ere this. And the Chinese), two non-fatal cases of the support of the governing body up the tangle or will it. if such a thing be conceivable, poor seamen we should think plague (Chinese), two non-fatal on football, but now their con- Hongkong, March 10, 1922. make confusion worse confounded? Rumours of a start they would be glad to get away occurrences of paratyphoid fever by the Northern expedition have been in the air for some to the quiet of a life on the ocena (one British and one Portuguese), time. Little of a definite character transpired beyond a wave. What the procesalonists and one non-fatal case of paer report that the Expedition would await the spring as will do to kill time when all the peral fever (Chinese.) providing more favourable climatic conditions for a can't imagine. Still, we shall The Hongkong Jockey Club campaign. Then, of a sudden, we hear that the ex-soon settle down to normality has arranged a special Race peditionary Force, or at least an advance party, has entered again, and even tha band and Meeting in honour of the Prince this week should attract large Bonao By the Chinese calendar, it may be noted, spring banner" brigade will no doubt of Wales, which is to be held on crowds to the various play-

fields, for after # The Church One thing the afternoon of April 7th. There ing has commenced. Besides this, it is stated that General which has been noticeable about are eight events on the card, fortnight's lapse from serious Diocesan Conference, for the Philippine senate.

appreciate a rest. Chen Chiang-ming, whose relations with. Dr. Sun have there processions has been the including the Prince of Wales football owing to the Races and Diocese of Victoria. takes place

It is understood that the request the strike, the teams will be out on Tuesday next. The agenda is of the members of the senate for been a subject of doubt, is now actively co-operating. if cheeriness of those participating. Stakes and the Renowa Plate.

again at full strength. On the as follows

a readjustment, contempistes a not in the military sense, at any rate in the no less import-There has been no suggestion of

Invitations bave been issued Club ground, a very even game 7.45 &-Holy Communion in change whereby the president of victory" ant matter of finance, having started arrangements for exultation over a

the upper house will be given the raising war funds. Further. Chao Heng-ti. the Tuchun it's been just happy little for a special congregation of the should be seen. J. Rodger will St. John's Cathedral.

8.45 a.m.-Breakfast jamboree. And nobody's the University, to be held in the be out again after a

the second place in line. of Hunan, who has been sitting on the fence during the worse for it. But it really is Prince of Wales's Pavilion on absence and with the Club for Bishop's house.

10. a.m. to 12.45 p.m.-Morning quest submitted the governor has various pourparlers, appears to have declared for Dr. Suntime these pro cessionists started Friday, April 7th. at 11.45 a.m. wards in their usual form the

the Club should enter the final of the Session of Conference in Catbe decided to submit the matter to the coparegation, now that troops have arrived.

to look about for a job of After

foundation stone of St. Stephen's competition.

dral Fall

Washington, inasmuch as the So for the auguries are propitious enough from the work.

Girls' College will be laid and a FIRST LEAGUE GAMES. 1. Prayer.

statement that the speaker should Southern standpoint. But then the Expedition has yet to

Maronic address will be pres- In the League matches, that 2. The President will move that rank second was made by Gor- engage the opposition, and when one looks to the Yangtze A Bad Decision.

sented.

arranged between S. C. A. and members of the Standing Com-armor Talk. The chief execative region and the North the Chinese puzzle presents itself in

R. G. A. should produce good mittae be ex officio members of states that thegovernment of the The action of the Hongkong forces. According to

Mr. S. R. Brown. Manager of football. At Sookanpoo, South the Conference. regard to the alignment

islands is under direct control 3. President's Address.

of the bureau of insular affairs numerous reports from Peking. Chang Tso-lin and Tsao Football Association, in deciding the International Banking Cor-Chias beat the soldiers by 3 goals

to wash out all reports of mis-poration, left Canton on the even to 0, but this week the R. G. A 4. Reports of Colonial work and bat expert opinion” is Kwan, despite increasing family connections, are daily conduct standing against players, ing of the 8th. for Hongkong by should share the points. A win for from different centres in the available in that officë 10 getting bearer to an open breach. If this comes about, the is one which all sportsmen must the Heungshat" thence he will South Chins would put them clear Diocese. (e) Hongkong.-Cathe determine the whole question of inference is that Wu Pui-foo. Tsao's chief lieutenant, condemu. The effect of it is to sail for Shanghai on the "Silver at the head of the League table. dral, St. Peter's, St. Andrew's precedence in the Philippines. will be at the side of Chihli's Super-Tuchua (Tsao Kwan), andernd to weaken control of mandger of the Shanghai Branch. on Navy A ground, and the Canten: (c) Macio; (d) Swatow raised by the senators is being The Ambrose receive the Police Kowloon; (b) Christ Church, For this reason the question undermine the authority of re- State" to take up the post of Sub Chaog and Tsao bave their differences, but it the game. In the circumstances, Mr. R. E. Jeukins has taken over. Iztter should win.

5. Report on Diocesan Boys' referred to the national capital is largely through Wu that these have become acute, the we are not in the least surprised charge of the Canton Branch ea

At Sookunpoo, the King's meet School.

and will there be decided, last-named having been very antagonestic to Chang's recent that the Referees Secretary Acting Manager.

Kowloon, and a win for the soldiers is expected. nominee for the Premiership, Liang Shib-yi. Wu, however, resigned or that many of the re-

For going aboard the Gregory SECOND DIVISION GAMES. is now a Super-Tuchun himself, having been appointed ferees should decline to officiate

In the Junior Division, the High Inspector-General of Hunan and Hapeh; and it is long as the decision stands. Apcar without the permission of possible that the Chihli War Lord feels that his young chief we do not know that Hongkong a police officer, or before she had match between South China A

19 any WOT39 than other been examined by a police officer, and B teams should attract Hall lieutenant is getting along too quickly. This provides an places so far as rough play on the yesterday, the master of cargo the usual crowd. The "A team additional reason for Tsao besitating to clash with the field is concerned, but it is in-boat, a commlasion agent, three won the last match by 3 goals to 1. Session. redoubtable Chang, in case of whose defeat Wu, not Tsao, disputable that there is far more ranners and a street coolle were ditty play and insubordination bought before Comdr. Beckwith would probably succeed to the major power.

than there should be about local at the Marine Court and each The outcome of the manoeuvring between Chang, Tsao, football. The only way thorough fined $25, with the option of cas and Wu (with the various other Tuchuns waiting on events) ly to cleanse the game is to come month's imprisonment. is all-important to Dr. Sun's Expedition-and to the future down promptly and beavily on of China, if a clash really is impending. In themselves the offenders, and referees have s conferences, communications, aud intrigues going on controlling body when they so been neglected by Japanese im-

right to expect support from the

Foreign steel is said to have among the parties are only of a piece with what has been act. From every standpoint, this .patched-up settlement for their ending until a fresh dispute regrettable, and the sooner current year. Brillab and Ameri-the Hongkong Football Club in Committée felt that the situation 2,419. Of those, 2,295. were for the normal course of things for a long time past, with a decision of the Association is Porters since the beginning of the starts the process all over again. This time, with the is rescinded, the better will can steel has declined in price, their Shield match:-G. Rodger:

in the coupled with a drop in the price W. Gerrard, J. MacPhail (Capt) was not sufficiently clear to make amalgamation and 112 against, Canton expedition on the move and the breach between it, be for football

of German and Belgien steel. A. Hair, J. Stewart, J. Weyman: any recommendation; but that in while there were 12 spoiled papers. Colony." Chang and Wa (if not Tsao and Wu together) daily widen-

However, the domestic market H. MacTavish, & Forsyth, 8. their opinion the Government There are 18 unions concerne in bolla large stocks. In the case Bags, W. Kubr and E. England. the eastern part of the ciy of organization. Fifteen have

should be approached for a site in the establishment of the new ing, there is an appearance of things coming to a head. It

of plate, tinplate, and thin iron, is undisputed now that both Chang and Wo have been in

Victoria, tor & church and other ready agreed to fusion and two etc., the market is especially

buildings. communication with Canton, and it seems to be a case of

over-supplied, while the price in

(b) As which can offer the most attractive terms (whether Canton

to the relative ad- agree to amalgamate, the mem- lower here than in overseas

vantages of a Synod or Con-bership of the union will be shot b is acting wisely is another matter). Will Wu succeed in

countries. Referring to Iron,

ferance A Peking telegram states that moulded, round, etc., the Japan

Church for the

of 500,00.1, and the funds total about cutbidding Chang, and, joining hands with the Canton the British, French and Japanese se price is lower than British

England in the Diocese.The £300,000, expedition, march against the Manchurian War Lord 3. or Ministers have made a protest to and other European goods pro- At Kowloon on Saturday, at Standing Committee do not advisa will the latter effect an agreement with Canton and so catch the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portionately to the discount 2.15 p.m. The Kowloon team will that any final decision be taken that the quesion by considered atʼ

Robinson, T. H. at this conference but that the the Conference. the Yangtze Super-Tuchun between two fires? Again, will regarding the detaining of salt which domestic ironworks give be3. P.

4 p.m.-Tea. all the projected combinations fall through, Wa perhaps authorities.

revenue by various provincial according to quantify to pur- Cochrane, C. P. James, J. 8. matter be considered in the light

4.30p.m.-Evensong, chases. Only wire, nails, and Stalker, L. J. Blackburn, C. S. of pending developments. carrying out his threat to set up a third Government at

(c) As to the Btrengthening of licensing of Rev. HS, Bailey, A report from Tientsin states thin iron of some descriptions Stapleton, EL Braga, B. D.. Hankow, the minor Tuchons continuing their various dis that Liang Shih-yi still hesitates have been bought in small volume Evens, FG. Thompson, O. Dance the Central Administration. The M.A., Queen's College, Cam putes? We must fall back upon "wait and see."

Standing Committee recommend bridge, as Bishop's Chaplains to tender bis resignation,

rfom America.

and Capt. G. E. Spinks,

CHINESE NEWS,

THE IROS, INDUSTRY.

6. Report on Diocesan Girls' BcbooL

7. Report on work of Missions to Seamen.

1. p.m. Lunch.-in Cathedral

AMALGAMATED MARINE "

WORKERS' UNIONE.

In the ballot for or against am-^ algamation with the proposed big Inew union for seafaring men and 2.30 p.m. to 4 pm.-Afternoondock workers called the A- algentated Marine Workers' Kowloon Reserves should win 8. Auxiliary work-Report on Union, the result of the vote of against St. Joseph's, while the work in Navy and Army. the members of the Boottish University and United should 9. Report on work of the Chi-Union of Dock Labourars shows play a drawn game.

nese Charch.

an overwhelming majority in The match between the two

10. Report on Church Mis favour. As less than 10 per cent. Military teams at Bookunpoo sionary Association.

of the membership voted, how- should end in win for the!

11. Reporton Victoris Diocesan ever, the ballot is ineffective. Association.

The exective committee of the King's.

Teams.

12. Report of the Standing Comunion will meet at an early date The following will represent mittee. (a) As to the quesion of to consider the position. The St. Peter's Church.-The s'ading total number of votes cast wis

CRICKET,

K.C.C. 1st, XI v, LRC.

hare still to ballot. If all shoult