December 10, 1898.)
THE PUNJOM MINES.
·NEW LEASE GRANTED;
Kuala Lipis, 22nd November.
5.
con-
CHINA: OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
The King's Own 5 goals and subsidiaries, Royal Navy 2 goals and 1 subsidiary.
The second half showed much more even play. The Navy team settled down better to their A new lease to the Punjom Mining Com-work, keeping their places well instead of riding pany, which has hitherto been working without too close behind each other. Lambton played a direct title from the State, has just been issued exceedingly well, hitting always straight for by Government. The document, which is the goal, Hardinge supported his side admir- the result of protracted negotiations, conveys ably, and Lambton and Ethelston were generally mining rights over an area of fifty square in the right places. Their ponies, however, miles, for a period of fifty years terminating in were slow and under the circumstances great 1948, on payment of a merely nominal annual credit is due to the team for the plucky fight rental. Among the important clauses is one they made and indeed for putting a team dealing with the labour question. It is at all into the tournament at such short notice. provided that the Company must The King's Own made one more goal, the result tinuously employ for mining purposes of
a good combination which we would not less than one labourer for every ten like to
see more often practised. The acres of land leased. In the event of King's Own team were going strong for the this provision not being carried out Navy goal when Hardinge saved, secured the literally, the Company has the option of em- ball, and racing away with it threatened to ploying the equivalent of such labour in turn the tables. Paton closed in turn, got machinery and local supervision, the working possession, and centred the ball to Laurie, who value of an Asiatic mining labourer being, un- was immediately tackled by Ethelston but der the lease, reckoned as equal to $100, per managed to hit a goal. Score at close of match: annum, and in machinery one horsepower being K.O.R. 6 goals and 5 subs., R.N. 2 goals and taken as equivalent to 25 labourers. Another 1 sub. clause provides for the exemption of the lessees from the payment of all duties or taxes now, or hereafter to become, payable in Pahang, except- ing duties on opium, spirits, and tobacco im- ported, which will have to be paid at whatever rates may be in force from time to time. The land leased cannot be used for any purpose other than mining, and operations connected with mining. On its part, the Company has surrendered the old concession document, which was given to it by the Sultan prior to The second match in the polo tournament the advent of the British, and which provided for the cup presented by H.R.H. Prince Henry for mining as well as planting rights. The of Prussia was played on Monday, the 5th Sultan, however, wanted and the Company inst., between The Civilians and The Club agreed to pay, a royalty of ten per cent. on and proved a most exciting and close contest. gold exported, whereas the Government now Play was not commenced until 4.30, being contents itself with a moiety of that levy. delayed beyond the advertised hour by a prominent During the past ten years Punjum has been member of the firm of Jardine and Matheson. working with only partial success. It is now
The Club secured posession of the ball at the to be hoped that, with a new lease granted, a throw-in, Des Voeux attacking the Civilian goal new manager appointed, new capital subscribed, very strongly. Hastings cleared, but the ball and, a new year approaching, & new and
was returned quickly by Nugent, some close prosperous era has also dawned on a company play then resulting. Hastings and Landale that has displayed a perseverance which com-repulsed this attack and passed to May, who mands respect, and deserves better results than those which have so far crowned its efforts. Straits Times.
POLO.
TOURNAMENT FOR H.R.H. PRINCE HENRY OF PRUSSIA'S CUP,
The first game in the polo tournament for a cup most graciously presented by His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia was played on Friday, 2nd Dec., the teams being the Royal Navy and the King's Own :-
ROYAL NAVY. Comdr. The Hon. G. Hardinge Capt. The Hon. Hedworth-Lambton Comdr. Ethelston
Mr. Lawford
KING'S OWN. Capt. Laurie
Paton McLachlan Major Gawne
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The victory was most popular. The game was witnessed by a large number of spectators, among whom we were happy to welcome H.E. Sir Henry Blake and Miss Blake and hope to see them frequently patronizing the noble game. Captain Turner of the 13th Bengal Cavalry, a visitor, was umpire and was assisted by Captain Burney, R.A. Col. The O'Gorman kept time.
SECOND ROUND.
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was playing in most dashing style, and took the ball up the ground. Potts's attentions to Nugent were becoming very marked, and this aided his team considerably, for Nugent was playing a very sound game, and when left alone always hit hard, clean back-handers. Des Vœux was playing brilliantly, but was obliged to de- vote himself too much to the defence to be able to make the most of the chances to score. After several ineffectual efforts, May and Hastings, and then unselfishly leaving the ball and riding by some combined play, made a very pretty run their opposing numbers, gave Landale a chance for a clean straight shot, by which he landed a goal. Shortly after this the Club equalized matters by Jeffreys scoring. At half time the score stood: Civilians 1 goal and 1 subsidiary, Club 1 goal.
The second quarter was chiefly marked by the play was more even. some pretty runs by Landale and Des Voeux, but The Civilian defence though Loring and Jeffreys were was strong and repulsed the Club's attacks, more in Voeux' efforts. Landale at last got through their places and were ably seconding Des the Club combination and scored another goal, with which the match closed. Score: Civilians, 2 goals 1 sub.; Club, 1 goal. Teams :---
CIVILIANS.
CLUB. Mr. Nugent
4
Mr. Loring
Capt. Des Voeux
1
Mr. Landale Mr. Hastings Hon. F. H. May Mr. Potts
Major Jeffreys civilians were wearing old Erin's colours and the The victory was a most popular one. The presence on the ground of our new Gover-
and it is hoped that every polo day will find him and some of his officers in the saddle.
Capt. Turner, assisted by Capt. Laurie, acted as umpire. Major Cce was the official time- keeper.
THIRD ROUND.
played on Wednesday in the presence of a large The third round in this tournament was number of spectators, including H.E. the Go- vernor and H.R.H. Prince Henry of Prussia, when the King's Own met the Royal Artillery, The teams were as follows: Captain Laurie (back) Captain Burney (back)
KING'S OWN.
RA Captain Paton (3) Captain McLachlan (2) Mr. Hudson (2)
Captain Simmonds (3) Major Gawne (1)
Captain Thwaites (1) got possession and the R.A. rushed the ball up Immediately the ball was thrown in Hudson to the King's Own goal. Laurie cleared, how- ever, but the relief was not for long, for Burney crowned a fine run by placing the ball between the posts. The R.A. continued to have the best of the game, playing well together, while their opponents seemed hardly to have found their places. smartly got possession and made a good run From a throw in Simmonds down the ground, the ba going behind. Laurie and Paton, by good play worked it up the ground again, the ball being left dead almost in front of the R.A. goal. Hudson cleared with a strong stroke and Simmonds carried the ball down the ground with a fine run, scoring a subsidiary. From this point the game, which had been all in favour of the R.A., assumed a different character, the King's Own suddenly pulling themselves together and playing up with much better combination and more confidence. Paton and McLachlan made a fine dash for the R.A. goal, and a moment later Paton was again very dangerous, Burney saving his goal well. But Paton was not to be denied and, getting possession from a throw in, placed the ball beautifully in front of goal, en- abling Laurie to score. A great deal of very fast and even play ensued, and presently McLach lan and Laurie carried the ball down to the R.A. goal and Laurie, leaving the ball and riding off Burney, enabled Gawne to score a goal. With another subsidiary from Paton the first quarter closed, the score being King's Own 2 goals and 1 sub., R.A. 1 goal and 1 sub.
Play commenced at 4-15 o'clock. Laurie quickly got away with the ball and, the Naval back being ably ridden off by Gawne, he took it down the ground and scored first goal for the King's Own. The ball was again thrown in and for some time the Navy held their own, but MoLachlan, who had been riding hard and hitting straight, got his chance, and Gawne aiding him in riding off Hardinge, he scored. The Navy team now made their effort; Lambton time after time made good runs, hit- ting hard and true; his side backed him effectu- ally, and Laurie, missing a backhander at a critical-time, Ethelston scored. Next McLach- lan made a subsidiary, the ball passing only a few inches from the goal post. After some rather even play Gawne secured the ball and by a hard and well directed stroke placed it be tween the goal posts. Lawford got away with the ball at the throw in and Ethelston for
an Irishman with the national taste all backed him up well, the result of the combina- connected
games and especially anything tion being a second goal for the Navy. Paton, that a
with horses, makes us hope era is opened for polo and who throughout played a sound and uuselfish that more members may be added to the game, sticking to his No. 3 of the opposing club. Hongkong used to be a great racing team, now made a neat run down the ground, centre and every one rode and drove while for but the ball bumping, he lost command; he, this tournament there was difficulty in finding however, rode off his man, and Laurie, after a four members for the Civilian team. tussle with Hardinge, secured a goal. McLach lan added another shortly before the call of time, the score at end of the first half standing:
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H. R. H. Prince Henry was on the ground and took much interest in the competition for his cup. He played in the intervening quarter
The second quarter was remarkable for the still further improvement in the play of the King's Own. Every member of the team was seen at his best. They played well together, and the hitting, especially that of Paton, was clear and strong and always in the direction of the goal. Paton was soon again in evidence and scored a sub.
for the King's Own goal, which they narrowly The RA, fighting hard and well for victory, made a tremendous rush
missed capturing, but only a sub, was scored. Then in the middle of the ground McLachlan got possession and getting clear away placed goal to the credit of his side after a very pretty run. There was no further score and the match resulted in a victory for the King's Own by 3 goals and 2 subs. to 1 goal and 2 subs.
The game throughout was very fast. The hitting power of the R.A. team, taken as a whole, was not equal to that of their adversaries and we suspect that the King's Own, having practice. probably more opportunity, have put in more
p.m., when the Civilians meet the King's Own, The final match will be played to-day, at 4
The following are the teams -
THE KING'S OWN.
Capt. Laurie
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Paton McLachlan
Major Gawne
1
CIVILIANS. Mr. Landale
H
Hastings Hon. F. H. May Mr. Potts
King's Own will be “at home” on the ground.
Col. Rowlandson and the officers of The
The N. C. Daily News of the 2nd December says:We mentioned some days ago that the steamer Kenmore, which was originally reported a total wreck in the Red Sea when outward bound from New York, had been floated and was repairing; we now learn from the agents, Messrs. Carlowitz & Co., that she is expected here in about three weeks' time. It is most important that her cargo for Japan should reach there, before the new tariff comes into force, on the 1st of January next.
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