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TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1924.

DAY BY DAY.

CHESS MASTER'S

VISIT,

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HONGKONG.

We have received the following letter for publication:-

LOCAL GOLF.

EASTER MONDAY RESULTS.

The Royal Hongkong Golf Club Easter Monday competitions ré. Bulted as follows:-

entitled by Ordinance. We stross those two points because thore is, as we say, still a deal of

HE THAT OPENLY TELLS HIS ignoranco prevailing in rogard:

FRIENDS ALL THAT HE THINKS, to the Rents Ordinanco. The oF THEM, MUST EXPECT THAT Govornment has dono, and is THEY WILL SECRETLY TELL HIS

Long Driving (1) Mon.-A. K. still doing, its utmost to protect ENEMIES MUCH THAT THEY DO

Colton,

Mackenzie 238 yards; won easily. tenants from unscrupulons land- NOT THINK OF HIM.

Sir, It is evident from the wide (2) Ladies:-Mrs. Fitzroy Wi- lords, but it is equally up to

publicity given to the recont liams, 166 yards; won easily.

Approaching and putting.--(1) the tenant to acquaint himself, During the past five days there World Chess Tournament and

have boon notified five cases of the interesting reports in the Men: Captain Bloxham, 0, (2) Mrs. Parkor, Mrs. with the provisions of the law small-pex and one each of diph Press that this game-the oldest Ludios and to sou that he is getting thorin and corobro-spinal fover, and the finest of all games for itzroy-Williams and Mrs. Hum

mental recreation--still holds its phreys tied with 11 each. At the is due. And when a tonant All were, Chinese,

awn and is, in fact, gaining in second attempt, Mrs. Parker and discovers that an attempt is be-

popularity. As I understand Mrs. Fitzroy-Williams lied again Finally, Mrs. ing made to charge him more The usun? Weekly Meeting thore are many devotees of the with each. than is permitted by Ordinance of the Hongkong Lodgo of game in Hongkong--at loust thore Parker won with a score of 10. ho owes it as a duty itat only to the Theosophical Socinty will bo curiainly used to be--I feel sure himself but to the publie gomorat-held on Wednesday, April, rd.,it will be of interest both to them at 5.45 pm, at the Lodge, 16, and the public to know that the East Indios Chona ly to lay a complaint with the Queen's Rd. Central. Subject: Dutch authorities, who will, no doubt.Theosophy and Home Life." Assocation will probably bring out a Chess Master from Europe take what action is necessary in All are welcome, det,

auxi Autumn or Winter. The mintter.

The Shanghai International Chess Club intends, if pon- take advantage of

Explanations. ·

To

The CAM against Colonel Christie, O.B.E.. who rocently silde, landed

t Singapore from this, and possibly Hongkong Colombo, and was charged with may wish to do the same, as it In the case of the American-alleged cheating of a Mitry will provide a unique opportunity Japanese disagreement of recent States planter over a cheque for witnessing and participating date, now happily on the way to issued some years ago, was tried in Master Playas exhibitions of settlement, we find that an ex-last week and the Accused was both blind-fold and simultaneous planation of a little phrase basį acquitted and discharged.

games will be given.

Yours ofc.

TILDEN WON'T PLAY,

Resigns From U. S. Teams.

Philadelphia, April 21. Mr. W. T. Tilden annourices his

A.HANSON, during

resignation from membership of the American Davin Cup and Olympic Inwn tennis tone. -Renter,

Though reason is

110

givon, this withdrawal is probably due to the restriction placed on members of the above tonms, by which they are not i ho allowed to

write articles to

the

newspaperH Tildon

the contests.

ruling. He, as with several other

In connection with the above, spurts champions, Horivés a can- the following circular has boonsiderable income through writing issued by the Ton. Secretary of for the Press.]

poured oil on the truble waters!

Before the war, Hongkong had which, "incidentally, were al

an excellent Chess Club, and if ready subsiding The future bolds) Following the recent letters still in oxistenco I would venture possibilities, for it is left to the which appeared in, the Telegraph to suggest, to the Honorary US. legislature to decide the advocating the formation of a Secretary that advantage be taken great question, whether drastic Lacrosse Club for the Colony, it of this opportunity. exclusion of immigrants is to be, has been decided to hold a meut. For not to be. Meanwhile we can ing at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday next,

note how easily a serious dites of all those interested. The meet-Hongkong April 22nd., 1924. recently protested, ágainst this ence might have arisen over a ing will take place in the lounge few words which appeared to of the Easma Club, which has HILL - LIDDELL. At. Lau- tune Switzerland on 17th April, mean something else. Had Japan boen placed at the disposal of the

and America beon two nations the promoters. Thomas William fill M. (poiling for war," they had

the Shanghai Imernational Chess Bradley & Co., Ltd., Hongkong), ample excuse last week for flying

Clubs, the information in which second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hat each other's throuts, in accord- Hill of 10 Kensington Carlosance with the recognised modern at the Kowloon Magistracy was will no doubt be appreciated, by

the one for the arrest of Lau the Hongkong Chess Club: London, to Rosalind Tirrell, third;

"nets of

of

Wo bave been informed that the daughter of the late Mr. Jolin interpretation

[war." Because neither would Kwong, accountant of the Wing Liddell and Mr. Liddell of

be willingly bolligerent, and both a Long, at No. 120, Shanghai Dutch East Indies Chess Associ. Shanghai.

sides deplored the sudden friction, Street Youmati, who was charg-ation will probably bring out a an explanation satisfactory toed with omblezzing the sum of Chess Master from Europe during dubs and Tapretelli, in spooches, each country has been found. $250. Mr. McCallum appeared the coming Autumn, or Winter. declared the strike wave

for the prosecution. Inspector and their representative has apgaining volume all over Russia, Ono is tempted to moralise a greal deal over incidents of this nature. Blackman asked for a remand to prouched us to ascertain whether although the Government's sup serious thake enquiries into the case, and we would like to participate in pressive and terrorist measures How ofteur could

extending the visit to China, and hitherto have prevented serious conflicts have been averted his request was granteil.

if so whether we could guarantee outbroaks.-Renter

The Telegraph.

HONGKONG, 2nd April, 1924.

by

The first warrant to be issue:

ALBUM.

RUSSIAN SOCIALISTS. .

Strike Wave Reported.

Riga, April 21, The Socialist loaders Feodar-

WUS

willingues- of parties to find a satisfactory exit Just as there are books which In case this can be arranged, it from an awkward situation? How love a strong impression in the will be the first time that a Chess SATURDAY'S SPORTS. many times, again, has war been mind for several days after they Master has visited Shanghai, precipitated by deliberate misin-have been read, so are there and it will afford an opportunity terpretation of another' tiovera- inent's altitude? One has only in plays which koop recur-for our members to take part in to look through the pages of the to the thoughts. One of these the events that will be arranged, is now showing at the Coronot such as blind-fold and simultane- years to find questions like these staring one in the face at the on Monday that, the Government beginning of every chapter.

THE RENT QUESTION.

Whilst we have no intention of disenssing a case which is still |sah jadier, we are gratitiod to history of the last half a hundred Thoutre-" Passion," the great ous games, Your Committee are Meeting to be held under the

learn by a remark made in Churt

HOLSON,

PROMISE OF A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. With regard to the Athletic

historical film depicting the of the opinion that if it is possible auspices of the V.R.C. on Satur romantic life of Madame du we should participate in this day afternoon, we learn that so Burry. From every standpoint event as it will stimulate intorost far as general entries are con

Passion" is stron classic. in the game here and may also fcerned there is every promise of is anxious to bring home to the

lead to a increase in the a Yury successful afternoon's _public__the_point_that there is a Quakes in England.

membership during the coming sport. standard rent operating in the

Mr. Canova left Bangkok a fow

For the. Marathon Race there It is difficult to imagine serious

weeks ago after a connection

In order to get the Choss Mus-ure 12 entries, whilst the number Colony in case of what uro

earthquake shocks in England, that is, such as Heuter cables. Those extending over 20 years with the ter to come here it is necessary of intending compolitors for the known as "old houses"

Siam Rallways, says u local

to guarantee a certain sum, and principal championship ovents houses built before 1921. Despite came during Easter week-end,

paper. The assisted materially your Committee consider that we are: 100 yards Championship, all the publicity-that-has-been and must have spoiled in the development of the system could-guarantee-$500-Mex-for-a-11-220-yarda. Championship, 12

holiday. We exiles think of the of railways with which Siam is visit to this port of about 7-10 days 440 yards Championship, 13; the subject, there still British Isles, in spring, in termas appears to be considerable mis-of mellowing sunshine, warm so assiduously procoating. Just towards the expenses involved. half mile Championship, 12; end. Ol1 to be in England, previous to his departure he was Against this amount wo should Mile Championship, 13. For the apprehension regarding even the breezes.

prosented with handsome have the receipts from the various general events, such an. long NOW that April's there" But main provisions of the Rants

apparently even the quiet peace souvenir by his colleagues as events to be arranged, but in caso jump, high jump, throwing the (rdinaper. One distressed ton of the countryside is liable to be ramenbrance of their years of these should not be sufficient to erickot ball, putting the shot and ant asked us the other day whe- rudely disturbed those days. professional co-operation.

Aguin do Wit realise that ther, on possession being given

these are abnormal times. The In the Singapore Supreme up of an "old" house, the land.

world DYET, there havo

Court in a case relating to the will lord hail a right to incrouse, the been unprecedented earthquake the authenticity of which was questioned by 13 Straits-born rontal to the now occupant Wo shocks unprecedented both in

frequency and violence.. Pinces secondary wife of the testator-

Kiven

not later than Thursday.

CANTON NEWS."

·

covor the amount guaranteed by the various tug-of-wars the entries the Club then tho deficit would be are also good, whilst for tho divided in proportion to the handicap events the number of mount guaranteed. Any en-ontrive is higher than last year.

In regard to the bicycle events, trance fees paid by the members for gaines played against the however, there is a falling off,- Mastor will of course be treated doo to the fact that cyclo riders promptly informed him That noble to seismic disturbances of a Chinese towkay, who direct. as purt payment of the amount are generally not members of The Committee, has, such right could be clained, have suffered almost unexampleded that all his relatives, save his guaranteed, so that probably most Clubs.

members who Kuarantee authorofore, decided to throw all Were it otherwise, there would damage, and parts of the world executor, must return to his place mount will easily fulfil their the eyele events open to all- be no preservation of standard considered almost immune have China, in order to receive sup- obligation by simply paying comers and entries should be sont

experienced se voru tremors. port and maintenance, Mr. Justice) ront on “old” property, because Unusual weather and related

value for their money. with each changs of tenancy the conditions have been recorded Acton, after hearing a consider-untrance fous and so receive full to the Hon. Secretary, V.R.C., able amount of evidence, has held

But your Committoo wish to landfort would be entitled to during the past year or so. But that the document is authentic know what amount the members

the chief feature of the world's

and according to law. charge whatever he could get.

will guarantee, and wholhor the) experiences has buon the pro-

Chose Master comes to Shanghai Tho paint for tenants to keep longed record of earthquakes. It clearly in inind is that for boues seems now, more than over, that Kowk Ku-so, the mistress of a Will depend upon the response to SOME INTERESTING ITEMS, Our Canton correspondent there is some great movement or junk, and Leung Fai, mastor of this circular. Trusting to your built before 1921 no rental higher displacement going on in the very junk, were charged at the Marine intorest in the game your Com-writes that although there have than that in force when the bowels of the earth. When these Court this morning with mooring mitteo hope that you will respond boon many rumours of fighting Ordinance was passed can be will conse, what further, shocks too nenf the shore at low water to this appeal and return the having taken place between the enclosed note by return of post forces of Chen King-ming and levied, o matter how minny are.to come, and what the cotso-They stated that they had por stating what amount you are Sun Yat-son, there is no definite

quences might yet he, are mailors mits; and the Harbour Mastor

so that nows to hand and no wounded changes of tenancy may have perhaps happily for us all, which discharged them with a caution willing to Bante taken place. Not only the tenant cannot be accurately foretold. Wong Ah-li, another boat is arrangements can be completed. soldiers have been sent to the in deenpation of such a house. There is a door to which man trous charged with a similar may say three members of your hospital at Shoklung. It is said but any future tonant also has not the key, there is avail offence, had no permit, and she Committes have rady, guar: that Chan's troops have captured beyond which he cannot seo. was fined $5. For carrying sixanteed $75, but as we have fifty Cheongehow, near Amoy, and protected.

passangers in oxcess, Kwok So members it will be sufficient if that they will later return to the the mistress of a passenger boat, oach nombor will guarantee East front, whon hostilities are wa's fined $3,

Thore, is one uther very in-1. porlagt élause in the Ordinance also, to which reference may woll be inade. It is that nut only ean no increase he nindo in such

PIRATED LAUNCH.

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about $10 each.

FLYING TO CANTON:

Portuguese Airmen Reach Egypt.

oxpected to re-commence.

The resignation of Clan Hung- nin, Chlof of the Finansial Do- partment, is reported, owing, It is said, to his inability to meat domunds by Headquarters for military expoпsas.

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Amongst the passengers who RETURNS TO HONGKONG. Joft by the Empress of Australia The pirated launch Choo On,oh Friday woro Sir Paul and Lady cases, hut it is even illegal to which was seized whilst towing Chater, Hon Mr. Chan Biu-ki.

Large numbers of Russians aro demand an increase. Any fouwee a lightor ladon with Browood Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taggart, Mr.

still in Canton. The man con bo who makes such a deniand is from Wuchow to Hongkong, and Mrs. W. Adamson, Mr. and

Cairo, April 21.

soon daily carrying blankets for liable to a fine not exceeding a returned hore yesterday with all Mrs. R. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs.

The Portuguese airmen who sulo, but owing to the high prices thousand dollars. That provisionino of the crew aboard. Nothing G. H. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. E. E,

was stolen from the launch, and de Abney, Mr. C. H. Blason, Mr. are flying to Canton have arrived asked are not meeting with much

C. B. Brooke. Mr. N. VA, at Heliopolis.-Reuter.

busineas. Some who know a should be borne in mind by the crow were in no way hurt.

[It was mentioned in a wire little Chinese hava gono to the tonants seeking to occupy "old " It agems that the plratos ro-Croucher, Mr. R. F. Mattingley. houses. They have their remedy quired the launch, which, wits Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bligh, Mr. dated April 2nd, that Portuguese market towns of Fatshan and The pollon havo flying the British flag, for towing E. Ralphs, Mr. Ho Kontong, Mr. airmon had loft Lisbon in an air- Chanchuen. at law if the landlord endeavours

a number of junks which they O: Little, Mr. L. D. Martyn, Mr. ship flight to Macao. This had been ordered to provent Russian to get a bigger roturn from tho had captured, and when this was F. B. Marshall and Mr. F. P. do boon the only intinsation. of the women from vialting hotels and

IV. Soares,

project.] property than that to which hojdone they relogged the craft,

boarding houses,