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LAWN TENNIS.

CHINESE GAIN TWO MORI. VICTORIES.

The Chinese Recreation Club gain.

ed two more victories in the tennis league yesterday afternoon when in the Third Division thein, two teams mot and defr ted the Nippon Club at Causeway Bay and the Hongkong C. C. on the latter's ground.

Hongkong C.C. v Chlatse "A" On the Hongkong C. C. ground the home teara lost to the Chinese "A" The full scopos by 61 games to 38.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1928.

MOTOR CARS COLLIDE. BELGRADE MURDERS.

CHINESE BOY SENT TO HOSPITAL

TRIAD SOCIETY:

CHARGE AGAINST ELEVEN

MEN WITHDRAWN. ·

IN

"THE SPARKLERS."

ENJOYABLE CONCERT AT ST. PATRICK'S CLUB.

THREE KILLED, 31 INJURED.

Belgrade, Juno 22. The excitement at Zagreb, the When the case in which eloven An enjoyable concert was held As a private."car, No. 223, was proccoding along Queen's Road, capital of Croatin, was due to the man charged with being in unlawat St. Patrick's Club, Garden Road, opposite the Cricket Club ground, fact that the victims of the shoot-ful possession of four davors was last night, when a concert party in an easterly direction yesterday

mentioned before Mr. W. Schofield called "The Sparklers" made their afternoon, it collided with a seconding in the Skupstina were of the at the Kowloon Magistracy yester-debut with strikingly happy results. car, No. 321, which had emerged leaders of the Crentian Peasants, day afternoon, Sub-Inspector

As purveyors of fun and jollity, from Murray Road and was cut- The bodies of the victims were Andrew asked leave to withdraw this talented Troupe did their share, ding across Queen's Road to go

the charge against all defendants and made the Concert a thoroughly. up Garden Road. The drivers of entrained for Zagreb and a very and to substitute one of being a successful function. From their

procession, which member of a Trind both cars endeavoured to avold the ceremonious

first appearance in the opening Society,

chorus, the members of the Troupe, accident by putting on their included the Cabinet, deputies against the last defendant only.

individually and collectively, im- Mr. J. M. Remedios anneared for mediately put themselves right with brakes, but were not wholly auc-and the whole of the Peasant have photo of your replercy and N. L. Railton (Hong-cessful," the second car being Democratic Parliamentary coll- the defendant.

the audience, who settled down to the near side and its

According to the ovidence of lative, dead or living

kong C. C.) lost to Cheng Chi-wing struck on

Sub-Inspector Andrew, a raid was The various items, including song, an evening of unalloyed enjoyment. abroad.

and Chow Wah-po 4-7; lost to Lau footboard damaged,

selections, Man-kwong and Chlu Tsun-chiu 4-7;

carried out on the third floor of

instrumental Consult the world-renown-

No. 1, Temple Street at 8 am on skotches were given in breezy style, beat Ma Wal-but and Ip Kau 6-5. od Spiritualist, Paychist and

H. V. Parker and L A. R. Duncan Occultist either personally

June 8. In the front cubicle a the whole concluding with an opera- Chinesó dolective found In

tic finale, entitled "Good-Night" in or by correspondence.

produced the key, a piece of paper

Among those who contributed to Consultation fee $20

containing words which were to the programme were Mr. and Mrs. be found in the Triad Society book. Bowles, and Messrs. W. R. Wilkins Witness, when handed the paper, con, Sculthorpe, Tomkins, Docherty, asked the defendant if he owned Goater, Potts, and Hay Mr. J. T it, but the latter denied all know- Thirlwell was responsible for the excellent lighting effects, Mr. W. R. A Chinese detective said that Wilkinson for the execution and the defendant told him the docu-painting of the settings for the song "Sampan," while Messrs. ment was a letter.

At this stage the caso was Colombes and Martin also gave adjourned till next Friday, for a their services in the organization full transintion of the document of the function. theme,

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R. H. Remington and G. 8. Hugh Jones lost to Cheng and Chow 4-7; beat Lau and Chiu 6-5; lost to Ma and Ip 3-8.

Totals: Hongkong: C. C. 38. nese "A" 01.

tion proceeded to Zagreb, A Chinese schoolboy in car No. after passing a resolution re- 223 was injured. He was thrown fusing to participate in the pro- forward in his seat beside driver. His head struck the wind ceedings of the Parliament, or to over his left eye. The driver and sent Government until complete a passenger in the other car, both reparation had been made for the of whom were Europeans, were murder of their colleagues, and not injured. Later, the two ma- Chi-chines were able to proceed from until guarantees were given of the spot to the Central Police complete equality of rights. Station, where a report was made" Three were killed and 31 in-ledge of the document. to the Traffic Office of the neel-jured, the latter including seven dent. The injured schoolboy went policemen, in the rioting at Zagreb, to the Government Civil Hospital,

dug to popular in- where his injuries were attended. which was

dignation at the disrespect showr In some quartors in the presence of mourning for the dead deputies. Á enfe, where music was being played, and cinemas, were storm-

Chinese "B" v Nippon. The Chinese "B" gained a victory over the Nippon Club by a similar margin of games. The full acores

were:

Ng Kam-chuen and Trol Ping-fan (Chinese, "B") beat Tahara and Kawano 8-3; bent Hata and Yamagu chi 8-3; beat Innoka and Takemasa

17-4.

Hon Lun-fung and Lau Ting-wai

SMALL OUTBREAK.

lost to Inluru and Kawang 6-0, beat FIRE IN MARCONI COMPANY'Sed.. The gendarmerie were

Hata and Yamaguchi 8-3; bent Inaoko. and Takeinasa 7-4.

Chan Hip-wo and Tooi Wai-Tai lost to Takara nnd Kawano 5-6; beat Hata and Yamaguchi G-5; beat inaoko and Takemiasa 7-4.

Totals: Chinese "B" 61. Nippen Club 38.

PREMISES.

quisitioned and used firearms,

Curfew Instituted.

re-

Shortly after seven o'clock last

11 Later. night a fire broke out at No. 15 Connaught Road, Central, first

The curfew at seven in the even- oor, occupied by the Marconi International Marine Communica-ing has been instituted in Zagreb, a hundred persons have tion Co.

Large crowds were attracted by been arrested, mostly communists. CENTRAL BANKNOTES, the sight of volumes of smoke-Reuter.

GAINING IN VALUE FROM-

DAY TO DAY.

The value of Central Banknotes has been steadily rising for the last few weeks, the jump from 70% to 80% being quite rapid, while today from 10% to 92% can be obtained when converting al money-changers, the rate vary ing between these two figures in different quarters of the city, any Friday's Canton Gazette, This rise in the value of these notes reflects the increasing confidence of the prablie.

There is a popular belief that the rise of these notes is due to the

emanating from the rear portion of the premises and three engines from the Fire Station were spon on the scene.

The flames were got under by the fire brigade about ten minutes i after their arrival.

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where

`LOCAL FOOTBALL.

SOUTH CHINA v. II.M.S. CURLEW.

Enquiries show that there were no caretakers on the premlees at The South China Senior XI and the the time of the outbreak and that Junior XI will play the football teams the doors of the Marconi Interna- of HAM.S. Carlew at Caroline Hill to tion Marine Communication Co. dny at 4 p.m., and, 5.30 p.m. respec- were locked, preventing neigh- tively. hours from fighting the fire when The following will represent South

it frat broke out.

The firemen who arrived later had to break down the doors to

got at the blaze.

freely circulated rumour that the MANCHURIA OUTLOOK,

Central Bank will re-open on July

1, for the purpose of exchange silver coin for ita noles, but it

is more probable that this rise is

n direct result of the Government's policy of withdrawing the notes from circulation.

JAPAN NO INTENTION OF INTERFERING.

Tokyo, June 22. Though Chang Teo-lin's death It is confidently expected that very shortly the value of these has now been made public, Japan- banknotes will reach parity. With ese official circles appear optimis the continuance of the policy of tic that no serious troubles withdrawing the notes from cir- likely. though there may be

are

THE SALT GABELLE.

NATIONALIST ACTION A BREACH OF CONTRACT.

Peking, June 22. It is understood that there is a possibility of Mr. T. V. Soong going to Peking to discuss the salt revenue with the Salt Inspectorate and the Diplomatic Corps, who are avidently very anxious as to de- volopments, in that connexion.

The same programme is being repeated at a second concert to night, commencing at 9 o'clock sharp.

DR. BARNES ON “REBEL CHURCHES."

REFUSAL TO ASSENT TO A GRANT.

Birmingham, May 28. Dr. Barnes, the Bishop of Bir- mingham, yesterday. further ex- The Nanking Government has plained his motives in refusing to Instructed the Chinese salt.. off- assent to a building grant to St. clals not to remit anything to Gregory's Church, Small Heath..

The Bishop stated that he re- Peking from Changlu and Shan- tung, which were the sole remain-fused to countersign any appeals ing sources of income. Hence the issued by the so-called "rebel Salt Gabello in at present without churches" of his diocese lest it funds, but negotiations are pro- might be thought that he gave ceeding and there is still hope any approval whatsoever to the- that the Gabelle will not cense to illegal and superstituous prac function.

tices which still continued at such churches in spite of his repeated requests, that they should cease.

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China Senior-Pau Ka Ping; Li Tin The Diplomatic Corps declare Sang. Lau Kau, Leong Wing Chiu, that this will be greater Leong Wing Tak, Pang Wa Hinge breach of contract even than the In Pak Wa, Lau Mau, "Fung King Cheong, Pau Ka Cheun, Lai Tin collapse of the Customs would be.

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RAILWAY DISASTER.

· MOTOR ACCIDENT.

FOUR KILLED IN DERAILMENT SUB-INSPECTOR OF POLICE

XIN RUSSIA.

Moscow, June 21. Four passengers wore killed and fourteen seriously injured when 20 express from Sebastopol,

KNOCKED DOWN,

The Rev. Cyril Brown, the vicar, in the course of conversation, said that the action of the Bishop made the position at St. Gregory's ex- tremely difficult, and he looked to through- fellow-Anglo-Catholics

out the country "tophelp to relleve it of the burden. He considered that he had been unfairly dealt with, and felt strongly on the sub

icet,

"After all," he added, "Dr. According to a police report, Barnes is my Bishop, and I prefer motor car No. 134, driven by Mfr. not to make any comment on the

E. Ilaynes, was involved in a matter." traffic accident in Kowloon yester-

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tween Moscow and Tula WAS sent practice of the Government is expressed as to Chang Hsuch- derailed. No details are available of collecting 20% of all taxes inliang's ability to control the situate indicate the cause of the dis- notes, a condition may be reached tion, though it is emphasised that when there may actually be a Japan had no intention of inter- shortage of notes.

fering in the peaceful adminis- tration of Manchuria.

Optimists are not wanting who declare that by the end of the month these banknotes will be cir-

culating at full face value.

U.S. GOLF TOURNEY.

TWO CARDS OF SEVENTY.

New York, June 21.

י.

In the first round of the American Open, Archic Compston returned a cárd of 76. The holder Tommy Armour also returned a 76,-- Reuter'a American Service,

Leaders in First Round.

Matteson, June 22.. Walter Hagen returned a card of 75. The leaders in the first round were the young Italian, and Frank Ball of Atlanta (70) and Leonard Schmutte of Fort Wayne (71).-Router'a American Servios.

It is reported that the garrison of Manchurin, which is well below the treaty quota, may be reinforc ed, but no decision has thus far been reached.--Router.

CEYLON RUBBER.

COUNCIL OPPOSED TO RESTRICTION.

Colombo, June 22, The Legislative Council by a vote of 22 to 16 has pass- ed a motion deciding that the rubber restriction scheme is uneconomic for Ceylon, therefore the Council is unwilling that Ceylon should remain longer therein. The Government oppos-

Imperial policy."

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TIN MINES CLOSING.

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Singapore, June 22,

It is understood that a number of Chinese tin mines are, closing owing to the impossibility of mak ing a profit at present prices. The closing does not apply to the dredging propositions.-Reuter

SEAPLANE CRASH.

JAPANESE MACHINES

COLLIDE.

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Tokyo, June 22. Colliding in mid-air at a height of 1,500 feet, two naval seaplanes The minority included five un-crashed in flames near Yokosuka. officint members, three of whom Both the officer pilots, were killed, were Europeans-Reuter.

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