1938-01-13 — Page 31

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

THURSDAY,

JANUARY

13, 1938.

NO CRICKET JONAHS FOR 3

Relegation Would Solve Problem

By Frank Thorogood

All the cricket world is talking of the cricket reform proposals of the M.C.C. commission.

I think it a geat pity that the scheme advocated many years ago for a competition on the basis of promotion and relegation was turned down.

Such a plan would not only come so long ag my club is not one of tliose

to go out." into line with publle fancy, but case the congested programme of championship.

the.

Instead, we have the prevent dur ing recommendation that the number ut competitors should be reduced from 17 to 15.

THE TIME FOR UNITY

i hope a solution will not be sought in that way.

In my view, it is the sporting duty of each county to stand by each other In the hour of need,

Who are to be the Janals in the case of reduction?

i enn Imagine a storm of protest from the falluwers of the doorned As the steretary of flam}- counties. shire naively puts it:

"Reduction would be a good thing

AUSTRIA, HUNGARY MAY QUIT LEAGUE

Express Sympathy

For Italian Point Of View

Budapest, Jan. 12.

THE WAGES QUESTION

One important inonetary and per- sonat effect of such a reduction has been pointed out by Nichols, the Essex and England fast bowler, who says!

Under this scheme the majority of professional players will be losing money, as in nine cases put of ten they are paid so much per insteli."

The "Jonas" daster might, S suggested, be avoided by amalgama- tion, and a vice-president of Leices tershire, Mr. C. E. Loseby, advocates the fusion of his own cutinty either with Northants or Lincolnsiner.

Meanwhile it should be under- stood, on the authority of an in fluential member th M.C.C..

Jo

that no reduction, if any. Is con- templated before 1910.

Another legislator says:

"There is no question of foreing extinction on a club," and he su gests the kelihood of the two de- posed clubs taking part in the Minor Counties Competition.

That suggestion seems to pave the way for a future scheme of pro-

ution and relegation,

NON-STOP TESTS?

In the plea of the Commission for the reduction of matches in the cham- plonship I read a strong inference that the beads of the cricket world in this country are preparing for the introduction of non-stop tesis, parti- cutarty against Australia.

I think the question of "negative" bowling has been exaggerated.

"First steps in

in dealing with the A companique issued at the close recommendations rest with the coun-

of the conference between represen- ties, who will call their committers." tatives of Italy, Germany, Austrian A.C.C. official said yesterday.

bc

and Hungary says that the Austrian Af er this a meeting of the Advisory and Hungarian representatives ex-County Committee will be summoned.

"Some of the proposals may presed sympathy with the scheme of

which adopted for 1838. Italo-Germin was a new and important guarantee. of peace and reconstruction.

collaboration

THESE APPROVE Ilere are a few opinions on the pro- Austria out Hungary re-alliemposals expressed yesterday,, their opposition 10 Communism, Warwickshire: "I am in favour of greet the Italo-German anti-Connin- the proposals. The suggested change!

chairman

of

tern Pact with sympathy, and con- in awarding points is good."Peter firm their decision to fight Com-Crummer, county captain. inunist propaganda in their respec-j "I approve of a reduction in the live countries with all their powers. I number of first-class counties."-Mr.

II. 1. Bainbridge, Austria and Hungary are noting

county club. the grave, but just reasons for Italy's withdrawal from the League, and, having considered the profound con- sequences the decision has bad upon the composition, aims and posstill- ties of the League, declare that the ty club secretary. League cannot, and should not as Hampshire, thinks that the drawing sume the character of Idealogical of lines across the wicket would

grouping,

Lancashire: "The report is an ex- cellent plece of work. I am all in favour of brighter, that is, attacking. cricket. Captain R. Howard, coun- Mr. Alas alr MacLeod, secretary of

malte cricket more like baseball. It In this eventually Austria and would be much better in his view it Hungary reserve the right to sub-captains instructed their fast bow Jeet their relations with the League lers to pitch the ball up or

extreme mensure send the offenders to further examination.-Reuter.

off the Beld.

LLOYD GEORGE BUDGET'S TO CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

London, Jan, 12. Newspapers all display great -in- terest in the golden wedding cele- brations of Mr. Lloyd George, which will take place quietly on January 24 on the Riviera where the war me Premier and Dame Margaret are at present on holiday,

They were recently joined by their son, Major Gwelym, and

ESTIMATES

A3 on

TOO SMALL

U.S. Requires More Money For Relief And Defence

Washington, Jan. 12. their

There is a growing belief that doughter, Miss Megan Lloyd George, larger appropriations will be neces Both of whom are members of the

sary for defence, agriculture and re- House of Commons, of which Mr.

lief, and it is strongly indicated that Lloyd George is Father," and in

the Government will be forced to

which he has served continuously for spend at least $350,000,000 above the

nearly 50 years, so that in some budget forecast. munths, be will also be celebrating

his first election to the House et

Congressional sources are sak s Pre-

Comment as another "golden" event. have received hints that the

Fifty years continuous service insident might seek

YEARS HENRY COTTON

JAPANESE BOMBER BROUGHT DOWN

JAPAN'S HOPE

OF PEACE NOT ABANDONED

Press Not Optimistic And Alternative Plans Completed By Cabinet

Tokyo, Jan. 13.

Japanose

ACCURATE ANTI AIRCRAFT fire by Chinese troops in Canton

this down brought Dumber, which fell into the river, The occupants were killed.

RADIO BROADCAST

Studio Talk on Air Raid Precautions

LONDON RELAYS

Radio Programme Broadcast by ZEW on Frequencies of 845 kc's.. 9.52 unc's, per second,

8.05-11 Chinese Programe.

Relay Dance Urehestra from the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel.

An excuse for Dancing: 3. September in the Hain: 4. I Never Knew.

5.15 interval of recorded dance little Bamboo 5.20 5. On

Blue

1. Melody for two; 2.

Much speculation continues regarding the decisionsmusic from Z.B, W. taken at the Imperial conference on Japan's future Well-informed observers declare that policy in China. Japan has not abandoned her hopes of peace on the basis of "virtual and unconditional surrender".

Although the decisions of the conference are still secret it is known that the meeting decided on the policy

Bridge: 6. Sweet Leilani: 7. lawali; 8. Medley of Hulas. music from 2.B.W.

5.35 Interval of recorded dance

5.45 0. More Power to you; 10. You're my Dish; 11. Lovely one; 12. Turn on that Red Hot Heat.

5 Studio Children's Hour.

7 Beethoven-Concerto No. 1. In

Major Op. 15.

Played by Arthur Schnabel and

to be pursued if Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek accepts the London Symphony Orchestra. the Japanese terms or China turns them down,

China's political conditions, in the opinion-of-the-740Elena Japanese press, prohibit the Generalissimo from accept- ing the Japanese terms.

A public statement of the decisions of the conference is now being draft- ed, and will include in it a forecast of the withdrawal of the Japanese Ambassador from China aud re- cognition of the "Provisional Govern- ment of the Republic of China" t Pelping us the legitimate Chinese Government.-Reuter,

BRUTAL GANG MURDER

Man And Girl Accosted; Money Demanded

12 Held For Questioning

Outside the well-known Club-

to; $150,000,000 the House of Commons is without $200,000,000 above the estimated de house of the Hongkong Football precedent in Parliamentary history. fence needs. Some members of the

Administration admitted that British Wireless.

LOSES JOB AND PENSION FOR STEALING MEAT

An employee of the Dairy Farm Co, was charged before Mr. R. Ea- wards at the Central Magistracy this morning with stealing pork,

Mr. W. J. Kerr

Dies At Home

Long A Resident In This Colony

7.37 Stock Quotations and Hong- kong Exchange Market.

Gerhardt - (Mezzo Soprano).

Fischerweise (Fisher-ways) (Schu- (The bert); Das Fishermadchen Fishermalden) (Schubert); Geheimes *(The Secret) (Schubert); Der Musensohn (The Poct); Das Rosen- (Schu- band (The Rosc-Garland) bert).

7.50 Studlo Talk on "Air Raid Precautions" by Ll. Comdr. Douglas.

ond Weather

An- 8.00 Time nouncements,

8.03 Chinese Programme-Studio Concert.

11.00 Close down.

8.03-11.00 p.m. European Pro- Cramme from ZEK; On a Frequency of 40 Kilocycles.

8.03 Varlety,

at Bedford. The death occurred

of Mr. William Pinne Solo-I was Lucky (From the England, yesterday John Kerr, formerly of the Hongkong Film "The Man from Follies Bergere) of the Police Department and later, untai Meskill & Stern; Rhythm his departure on retirement, of the Rain. Intro: "Valentine" Meskill & Vocal The Royal ifongkong Golf Club at Fanting. Stern)....Rennara;

Nineties. Part 1-London; Naughty

Timers GO Part The Inte Mr. Kerr, who was

2-Romunce Old

ith Fred Hartley's half decades in Hongkong and, de Quintei; spite his advanced years, the report of with You; Chinaman. (From the Film his death will voine as a shock to his Die Sieben Ohrfeigen).....

and Willy Fritsch with mary friends in the Colony. It was Harvey

years of age, spent over three and a Sketch Lyncing Into Heaven

Lilian

his proud boast during his long re-orchestra; Cinema organ-Medley of sidence here that he never had a old me songs. Purt 1-English; physician in his house, because he had Part 2-Scottish....Sydney Custard (Played on the organ of Gaumont Palaces Cinema. (Chester),

never been

The late Mr. Kerr arrived in Hong kong In 1808 from the Glasgow Pollee, in which he had served three months, From 1913 to 1920 he was seconded from the Police, In 1920 he took his Falling Golf Club as the guardian of well-earned pension and joined the the courses and club-house, and both identities in the New Territorica.

"elf Club, a young Chinese collapsed might exceed the estimates unless and died shortly before mid-Mr. and Mrs. Kerr were most popular there is a business Improvement,

It is estimated that at least $200,- night, victim of a brutal gang the budget who tried to force money from 800,000 additional to Agures will be necessary for relief him when they discovered him with a girl friend in the grounds Valted Press.

of the Club.

AGED WOMAN · FATALLY HURT STRUCK BY POLICE MOTOR-CYCLE

Traffic Sergeant Appleton reported

A dozen men are held this morn ing by the police for questioning bat un arrest has been made.

The dead mon is Tom Kl-nan, of 6A High Street. The unhappy sur- vivor

Mr. Kerr's keen interest in shooting

game and wild pigeons led him to. breed many a first-class gun-dog in Hongkong, and his knowledge of the canine world was most extensive,

of the Stores Mr. W. F. Kerr, Branch of the Pubile Works Depart ment, is the eldest son of the late Ma. Kerr, and was morried in Hong-

only

All recently. only. Saughter, Miss P. L. Kerr, is employ ed by the Dairy Farin Company.

The late Mr. Kerr is also survived by his widow and two younger s025 both of whom are still at school.

of the affair Is Tong. Puikeng ^ung, 18 years old and alvingut No. 10. Heard Street,

She rays that she met Tain by appointment by the Wanchal Fire they Arch Sintion about 9.30 p.m.

He ran

Inspector P'onytz sald that the de- fendant, Kwong Cho, was seen by Mr. C. J. Grover to open a refrigera-to the police yesterday morning that strolled to the Football Club ground tor and walk out of the depot in a while driving a motor-cycle combina- and mat in the stands for some time.

towards the Club House where the suspicious manner. When searched tlon along Canton Road, he ran over When they wore leaving the ground slabbed in the sinmack. half a pound of pork was found in Wong Kai, 83-year-old woman. She about midnight, four men came

men did not attempt to follow him, was crossing the road and suddenly to them in a menacing way and one

and collapsed, at the same time hls porsersion.

retraced her steps and was thus hit. of them, says the girl, produced R

The girl wehl fo In attempting to avoid her. Se revolver. The others had knives and shouting for help.

the Mr. Grover stated that the defen-

telephoned for garage and dant had been in the employ of the Appleton swerved to the right and they nelzed Tam, demanding money

This Tom refüred to police and when they arrived, Tan Company for 22 years. Defendant mounted the foot path, and the cycle from him. would lose, als job and his pension. hit a basket which was carried by give. The girl was held by one of was lying dead by the Clubhouse

toung Yio, a woman, and Injured the men but both she and Tam at door.

lempted to break away.

Suddenly Tem gave a shout of pain "Jänd" "alaggered nway,He had been

Ilis Worthin bound defendant over

In $50 to be in good behaviour for n her alightly,

year, remarking that he had-learn-. bd a lesson.

Wont was taken to the Kowloon Hospital where she died.

8.30 London-At The Black Dog". Mr. Wilkes at home in his own bar- partour; Presented by Pascoe Thorn-

ton.

9.00 Musical Comedy Selections. London Rhapsody--Voen! Selection, (Carr & Kennedy)....The London palladium Orchestra; New Moon Veen) Gems. (Hammerstein 2nd & Homberg)...Tight Opera Company.

2.15 London-World Altairs. A talk by H. Wleklom Steed. 9.30 London~!

0.50 Richardener). Indian Love Lyrks-Til! I Wake, Kashmiri Soug; (Laurence Hope-- Amy

Woodforde-Finden); Rokoko Love Song (E. Meyer-Helmund),......... will Orchestra.

Day,

10.00 Variety, Orchestral-Six Hits of the No. 14.... Primo Scala's Accordion Band. (With voent Chorus); Vocal- Luttaby (Flim "Let's Sing Again") (1łaudzik & Riesenfeld); Crying my heart out for you (Jolinson nnd Hopkins)....sung by Kitty Mastere (Contbined on Page 4)

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