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CHINA AND THE POWERS.

London, March 26.

The diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says that The Powers are at present exchanging views on the Peking Govern ment's request for a conference, subject to increased Customs duties, the provision for which is contained in the Nine-Power Treaty; but the reigning anarchy and chaos throughout China, and the unfriendly attitude of Chinese cialdom towards foreigners militates againat the granting of the request-÷Reuler,

INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT.

New York, March 25. Doctor Lasker, Reti, and Jateurski defeated Maroczy, Edward Lasker, and Bogoljubow respectively-Renter's Americas Service.

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By defeating Maroczy, Doctor Lasker has assumed the lead in the Chess Tournament with 411⁄2 games won, and 215 last. Reti and Alekhine follow, each with 4 games won, and 2 lost-Reuter's American Service

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The views expressed in Viscount Jellicoe's Singapore message are Mr. Massey's, on whose behalf Jelliese transmitted the message.- Reuter.

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CIVIL SERVICE v. R. G. A. A prominent sailing TTE PAG The following will represent the ber of the Royal Hongkong Civil Service in their friendly Yacht Club has presented for match against the K. G. A. on the competition & cup to be called the former's ground on Saturday- Trevessa Trophy, tu perpetuate. E. Wood fapt.). R. E. O. Bird. the memory of the magnificient J. H. B. N, F. W. Hamilton, eopduet of the officers and crew of B. D. Evans, F. J. Ling, F. K. the A. Trevess. The object of | Holdman, F. Baker, W. H. the proposed competition is to foster | Edmonds, R. (. Witebell and A

greater interest athoogst the Maclaren. Mercantile Marine in the sailtag

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and handling of ships" boats.

the up

Kowloon C. C. v. Navy,

The following have been selected The rules governing the competito play for the Kowloon C. C. in bute boy

been issued by the the above friendly match at Kow." K. H. K. Y. C., which body is toleon on Saturday:-R. E. Lindsell vectral and organise the races for Capt.), A. W. Ramsay, R. Pestonji.

This rap is to be con-8. Jex. F. W. Howell, E. Des sidered a challenge cup and can hurst. T.. R. Duncan, A. R. F. never be won outright. The result of Raten, A. D. Brawn, H. Ocery on race will decide the Folder, for and F. Fraker. six anaths. there being one mee in the Spring and one in the Autun:0.

The rules set out rlearly what „Lusts are eligible to compete. Apy

H. K.-C. C. Teams. The following teams will repre- sent the H. K. C. C. on Saturday at 2.13 p.m:

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2c4. XI V. Nare 2ad. XI league. D. MeNicoll (Capt 1.

rare may enter a boat, provided that

3. Robertsos. Col. E. D. Mat- the owners have offices established

thews, B. E. A. Webster, H. Owen Hongkong, The heat must Hughes, Rev. T. B. Powell, G. R. be a standard ship's lifeboat.More, A. C. 1. Bowker. D. R. belonging to the ship entering Wahl, J. P Bridger, 4, A. H. it, the size not to be less than 24 leet and not more than 25 feet. The cantas these boats will be allowed to carry is laid down. Beats of 27 or 28 feet may carry jib of 3-4 sq. ft. and lug sail of 16

9. it. Bonts. of 25 and 26 feet are allowed a 30 sq. foot jib and . J. X. Owen, A. K. Mackenzie, 15. font b a while the measurement for 24 foot boats.i- n' 18. foot lug sail only.

Reid. C. R. Baron. D. E. G. Nicholson, M. E. F. Aires. R. 31. Macalpine. A. Stevens, J. E. Han-

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Ewo" "Taikoo." The following team will represent "Ewo" in a pricket match against Taikon" to be played on Saturday

A set courie has been arrangel and will be from Channel Hocks to on the C. R. C. ord. at Kowloon Rock, Yacht Club wark Causeway Bay, at 2.15 p.m.-G. boat. Chat Boek Buoy and the H. Prezes (Captain). D. G. M. nish at the Yacht Club. The races Bernard, W. B. Comaby, W. are to be sailed always on a Brackenridge. W. Galloway, G."H. Wednesday and at 4 p.m. The Gompertz. H. E. Hollandia. W. D. starts will be reminiscent of the Jamie, R. E. Macdougall, W. W.- days when sehoopers and cutters Mackenzie, X. L. H. Railton. raced from Hongkong to Macool

and back. palmy lays that are no%

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more. for when the start gun goes it, and the larger boats a crew of. the mast must be unshipped and eight and an officer... the skil down. On the start signal Such is the gist of the rules, and being given they are to be hoisted the rares resulting sill be of a and thus the bent with

the most interesting character. sinartest crew will be the first first of what is hoped will be a long Boats from 24 to 26 Teet series of most successful races will will be permitted a crew of six and he sailed on Wednesday, April

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