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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.). A LONDON, February 16. |_ His Holincas the Pope is confined to his bed with an attack of influenza.
All audiences hávo boon suspended.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1911.
HONGKONG RACES.
"LADIES” DAY" EVENTS.
Co-day as heen
SOME CLOSE FINISHES...
"
The start
China Vonies, Weight for inches as per scale. Winners at this Meeting of one Race 7 B.; of two or more Races 10 lb. extr. Gritius allowed 3 lz.; Subscrip tim Grits of Season 1910-1910 1910-1111 aBowed 10th. Entrame $10. One Mile, and a quarter.
Mr Buxoy's Spring Rosa, Est 1h
(Burkill) I Mr. Buxcy's Cecile Rose, 13h 5,
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ཏམྨཱསི3- t #rni•r=he="{9{s.uktt!7qtt " (Johnstone)
So far as the Races proper are concerned i got into second place, closely followed, by the Hongkong Jockey Club's 1911 Meeting Juhinstono's, tout with the Rase badly is now an event of the past. With the behind. Round the be the Tree increased "Off Day" programme fixed for Saturday his lot, King's pay was still second, and the whole affair will have ended. Viewed Anchondoon third, the Rose challenging AMERICA AND CANADA. from every standpoint the Races have been Ben Hee for at berth but one.
phenomenally successful. Fast going and Entering the straight the Tree was soon hard finishes have been the general order to be usily wining, with Just in Spita A STARTLING PROPHECY...
while records have been Inken daily. To bobling the mils in second place. It crown all, the Dorby itself was gottlirongh | resolved itself into jy huissle between King's (Reuter's Service to the China Mail) record time. On the whole the weather and Johnston's tiounts for seed, and
LONDON, February 1ā. conditions have been splendid,, while the by good riding Aüchendoon was brought · The House of Representatives at attendances have been well up to tho in two lengths and of the other. |-
The Fortnightly Këriere has an article Washington has passed the Canadian shown that the Spirt of Kings" is still Auchendon jumping the mails and taking"
reputation of the past. Everything has!
was delayed oing to of the case demanded.
Still there is on the difficulty of roconciting an Anglo-Reciprocity. Bill by 200 votes to 92. as popular as eyor
the ditch, Jobutene coming off. much, we think, in what “An American American entanto with the renowal of the
The papers states that Mr. Champ
Ladies Day"THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES.-Winner Exile" says in The Times when com-Angie Japaness Alliance, and thinks it will Clark, the Sponker in the new Congrese, and in spite of the drop in temperatu 9000. Second 2150) Third 875. For menting on the affair. He writes: pare the way for an American-Japanese in the course of tho reciprocity delate, there has been
big assebly of entonfs, which would allay the nervou said be considered the the agreement patrons at the Valley again for the sam "I think it must be evident hero as at irritability of Australia and Catún,
would be one of the strongest factors shouse brilliantly and the breeze was. If home, that the PRESIDENT has
Wherever there is a noutral amrkel- in the unity of the continent. The anything, receptable after the sultriness inflicted upon Commander Stas just that is, non-nufacturing country day was coming when the American of the previous thaya The ladies, as much censure as he was strictly whore the high tariff have not been for flag would fly over the whole of North of cours. taraed out in crowds, their gowns ml 10 obliged to and no more. Noboily mulatod, as in the United States, Germany, America, and Great Britain would one and though
and France, with a special view to keep day gladly band over Canada to the be chosen with some regard for the state doubts that this "Anierican naval
out our productions-the British manu United States.
of the weather there were none the less aficer in pledging his last dollar and i factures is able to hold his own. Travel
“stine" charming designs in evfiance. The drop of blood should England want where you may in these countries you will
racing was again all that the oldest. turg hand could desire, close finishes being the them, said more than any naval officer only find one opinion in relation to British can properly say abroad. "But, foros, British manufactured articles, and
rule rather than the exception. Everything Mr F. B. Mardall's Clove Tree, 10t British engineoring undertakings-wiely, all that, Commander SMS was the hat they are, the best in quality; that wires-that-President Taft-is-astonished went off with a swing, due to the excellened | dovetailing of the numeris duties calling of the arrangements tule and the happy for attention. At the close of the Races proper a vuri of vinstinted praise must he given to the large body of afficials, without whose time and labours the Meeting could
A capital start. · Disenried led the way. [Noto--It is interesting to note English not possibly be held. Chief amongst the feeling on the new situation created by the number is, of course, the veteran Clerk of the with Clove Tree hard on his heels, and the Trenty. A telegram to the Oma Mainichi Course, MrT. F.Hough, who was everyshirero Rosefin company behind. Entering the dated January 28th says: The Treaty 11.Auction of Clothing & Effects was at what I suppose must have Tientsin, who proceeded home on the trans of Reciprocity which has been concluded in evidence, and whose enthusiasm led him straight Vida's pony took the lead, Discard- at Messas Hughes & Hough's Sales been a still more striking scene at a port Robills, has born posted to Aldershot between America and Canada is viewed where the work was hardest and the duties being secund. Spring Rose third and
with dissatisfaction by the Conservatives,
Cecile Ross Just Passing the Judge's bax dianer of the St. George's Society infor duty.
who see in the instrument evidence that must onerous. He was ably seconded by the four ponies were in a bunch, all going New York some years ago; a com The Dutch neromant Van der Burn Canada is drifting away from England a large bind of loyal lieutenants. The
towards America, The Liberals, on the appreciation of the public at the excellent stely. Close Tree held the rails slightly pany half English, half American. accomplished a successful grass country other hand, regard the Agreement as a free service of trams must also be recordal, ahol of Spring Rose, and Discarded hard There also a naval officer came to the night at Bangkok in the prosence of the trade victory heralding & closer union while the police under Chief Inspector front; I will not mention his name, Siamese King and Princes. He was debetween England and
Baker carried out theirwerk most thorough nor does it matter, He was not thecorated by the Chinese Chamber of Co CM]
ly, as also did the considerable bly of Service man who in no way or another regular speaker, but a substitute,
assisted in the Biclosure. improvised at the last moment. told us he had been in Manila when the Germans undertook to show Noun Auction 2 Lots of Furniture and Admiral Dewer how the port he Chattels at Mr Go, P. Lammert's hnd conquered ought to governed *Sales Reso 3 p.m.-Auction" of Ponies at Fountain Things were near the breaking point
upponite City Hall.
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MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW.
Roonis.
The Follies" at City Hall.
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, February 18-
Day--Race Meeting.
pan.The Follies" at City Hall.
MONDAY, February 28--
9 pm The Fallies" at City Hall. TUESDAY, February 21:
11.Auction of Chinese Porcelain Lamart's Sales room, The Follies" at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, February 2
at Mr Geo.
SATURDAY, February 20-
Noon-Meeting of Hongkong & Shang- hai Banking Corporation at City Hall. 12.20 pain. Meeting of Hongkong Hotel
Co... Ld. at Co.'s Hotel. MONDAY, February 27:-
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the work is uniformly well done, and moreover, that it lasts.-The Times.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
i did remains à real service.
"I was not at the Guildhall, but I
Thu Roy. C. Mocko, M.A., terian Chaplain to tho. Forces,
Preby from
tverco
He At the election of a member of the French Municipality at Canton on Taes.
day M H. S. Katarinn was re-elected, Mr Kavarara has been on the French Municipal Council us a foreign fummber for the hast ten years.
AN "INDISCREST STATESMAN Losbos, February 16. " Rentor's Washington correspondent at Mr. Speaker Champ Clark's speech Ho regards such remarissas most unfortunate. The Taft Administration had no thought of the annexation of Canada,
Americo.Es
THE PLAGUE..
FEARED SPREAD TO VLADIVOSTOCK.
-#-7 prualty."
Time-2.41.4 Pari-matul $0.30
121 (Vida)
· Placing, 1st 80.60; Smil 812.70 "Camli Sweeps," Ist $83,00; 2nd $198.00 arg0.
and Comming's pony at the tail. Round the bond Spring Rase draw love with the Tree, whom he passed at the foothill stand- The Tree fell luck for Discarded to come into second place. The order was unltered The ceremony of presenting the Lulies when the fontes emerged from behind the Purse took place in the Grand Stand at the rock, but coming round the bend Cecila
Rast
ahead and passed tho conclusion of thorace for this coveted prize, Tree for third berth, Vida using his (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)ixing perforared by Miss Eyren, daughter whip to no effect. Cecile Rose then LONDON, February 16. of the Commodore. There was huge successfully challenged Johnstone's mouné gathering to witness the presentation, for second place, and it was then a med those present including His Excellency
when Admiral CHICHESTER took his Chaplain to the Forces, sud Captain and as tua bodies of five Chinese have been the Governor and Lady Lugard, Com-between the two Roses, Burkill coming in
of
In St. Petersburg it is feared that The Rev. A. Dallas Ennis, MA, the Plague has reached Vladivostock, Deputy Commissary of Ordnance A, Baker, found whom it is believed have died AD.0., on arrival Home from Hongkong, the plague. have been posted to Plymouth and
Aldershot, respectively.
We are desired to state that through the
THE RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE PROTESTS.
Flect over and dropped anchor along said the American. Nothing was said. No message was sent to the Germans. But everybody understood Settling Dry, Hongkong Stock Exchange.why the English had come and what TUESDAY. February 28 ***
(Wach Fez Fat Po's Service.) - Non-Mesting of Hongkong Ice Co., Ld. they were ready to do, and it was this courtesy of Captain Kraft, commanding the
PERIO, February 16. February 21 to 28-Manila Carnival. English Fleet whieli made it clear to German Cruiser Squadron, the Band of
The Russian and Japanese Ministers the Germans that Dewey was master S. M. S. Scharnhorst will play at Govern- in Manila waters. Then he told a ment House on the occasion of Lady in their protest to the Wai-wu-pu re- Lagard's weekly At Honis on Friday, 17thgarding the measures taken by the Story of the landing of a party of
Chinese to suppress plague in Mar- | American officers in a South American
cburic, state that if measures to ener- port where lay an English cruiser. Mr Roosevelt has apologised to Gaver or getically fight the plague ar not taken The Americans were attacked on
during the next two months, or if the
The China Mail.
Hoteкoxe, TuRSDAY, FEB. 19, 1911.
A RECENT INTERNATIONAL
INCIDENT.
instant.
Elect Simicon Baldwin of Connecticut for the libellous utterances against Mr
modere. Mrs and the Misses Byres, Sira couple of lengths Aboul though neither
Homuusjce Mody and others.
was extended,
TH HONGKONG STAKES.Winner $50.
· Second $200. Third $120. “A forced- entry for China Ponies Subscription Griffins of this Senson 1919-1911. Weight for inclues us per scale. Winner of the Geraian Cup 7 lb. extm; non-windets allowed 3 1h, Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in Hongkong,. Shanghai or Tientsin allows,5 lb. Ona „Mile and a half.
The successful jockey, Mr King, was presented by Mr T. F. Hough, and Miss Eyres gracefully handed over the purse to the first-named. The recipient then pre- sented Miss Byres with a beautiful bouquet und called for three cheers and a "tiger." for the Indion, thew being Justily given. Mr King then took Miss Eyres in to tiflin THE GRAND STAND STAKE--WinDer $400. Second 150. Third $75. For China China Ponies, ond side Griffins on date |; Mosses Slade and Balloch's Trevenus, of entry. Winners of one Race 5 lb. of
10st Uh (King) two or more Races 10 lb, extra, Sub- seription Grifins allowed 5 b. Entrance Mr O. K's Donnu' 10-tAlb (Klinıancek) · 3 $10. Three quarters of a Mile,
†Mr Macedo's Inca, 10st #D (Krymer) 0
Mr Billiards' Shiellost, 10st 71.
the whart und fighting for the Baldwin's character made by him during Plagne shows no sign of diminution Mr F. B. Marshall's Willow Tree, list
lives Two ammed boat's crews, one Eaglish, due American, each with orders not to land, lay off the pier IT was at Taku, during an attack
head The midshipmen commanding on the forts there, in the early sixties,
the English boat stood it as long 15 that Commodore TATNELL, of the
he could, then he remarked to the American Navy, came to the assin- tance of a hard-pressed British pinnnee
Americns,sny, Jack, if you'll let with the remark that blood is your men go, I'll let mine." And thicker than water," and ever since they went.
we British have remembered the
"So far, fiet. Then a vision
words and the fine spirit which lay sometimes imagine a day may come
the recent political campaign, and for which Governor Baldwin had brought suit against Mr Roosevelt for libel. Following the ex-President's apology. Governor Baldwin ordered the suit brought by him against Mr Romovelt, to be dropped.
Mr. Joseph Chamberlain,took the onth in Parliament recently. He was assisted to the Treasury Bench by his son Austen and by Arthur Lee. The genem impres- in us that his health bad slightly proved. His son signed the book for
belund them. The other day the Lord whenna English and an American, him, but the father was able to converse
within that time, they will under Mr John Peel's Auchendoon, 10st 127bs take its suppression themselves.
THE PRINCE REGENT'S -
PALACE.
(Wah Tez Yat Po's Service.)
PERINO, February 15. The Prince Regent will remove in the course of next month to thenew Palace. which had been specially erected for the use of the Crown Prince of Germany.
YUNNAN BOUNDARY.
.....(Vida) 1
(Johnstone) 2 Mr Durgor's Just in Spite, ist 1b...
(King) - 3 3 CH. Ron Ben Hoe, 1st b
(Hickman) ( Mr Buzay's Gardenia Rosa, 10st 1211
(Burkill) 0}
* 5lbs paualty.
Time-1m. 29} secs. 'Pari-mutuel $8.60. Pincings, 1st $5.00; End,. 25.10. Cash Sweeps, 1st $360.40 : 2nd 3104.40; 3rd. $52.20.
-Though the record made by Pürsinion
*Blenum Lubbock and Noble's Alezity,
10st 10lb (Johnstonis)
(Humphreys): 0 Mr F. B. Marshall, Christmas Tree, 10rt 71b (David) Mr Morrison Hill's Bantam, Ist 12b
(Hickman)-> Mr H. B. Tike's Artesinn, 10×6 fibi. (Vila) Mr Beth's Perhaps, Hist 3lb
(Williais) O
Mr Thomas' Mustard, 10st 101b
(Cumming) 0
1 lb over: 18 lb allowanco. 31 allowance..
Time-3.25.}
Pari-mutuel $7.08
Cash Sweeps, 1st, 31,111.07; $317.70; 3rd, $158.85.
FURTHER REDUCTIONS Mayor of London gave a big banquet | Fleet may find themselves within bait cheerfully for a few minutes with those SECRECY TO BE OBSERVED Tree last year was broken this was a most Placings, 1st, 86.00; 2nd, 827,00; 3rd,
Departments.
Splendid Bargains
around him. He shook hands with the
at the Guildhall to a large company of each other and some-I know not Speaker, and was then assisted out of the (Wah Taz Yat Po's Service.)
unsatisfactory race. The start was so bad 848.00. of Americu naval officers who were what--hostile fleets going to quarters Honest
that Willow Tree had a lead of six or seven PELINO, February 15.
There was great trouble in getting thờ visiting Eugghand with their squiron not very far off. And across the little
The Wai-wa-pa has been cautioned lengths at the start, and it certainly looked field of ten off, several of the pontini As already annouced, Vice-Adiniral Sir
as if he were past the post when the tag breaking out. After about a dozen false aad in the course of the proceedings interval of ocean between the English Hedworth Lambton receives the greater by the Grand Council that the negotia-fell. Auchendor partnered Ben Ho a speech was delivered by one of and Americni I seem to hear again at part of the late Lady Meux's property on tions concerning the Yunnan Boundary for second place, then no funt in starte Bantum led, being followed by Inc. Coming up the straight the Tree rushed the guests which is said to have call from oue conning tower to an-condition that he assumes the sumane must be kept secret, and it is said that Spice, and the thus Rose was two length haid and took the lead, Bantam falling caused great umbrage to the termen other say, Jick, if you'll let and run of Meux. Besides the historie anyone who betrays the confidence of in the rear. Going up the bank the Tree into second berth, Donau third, Inca fourth. and Irish elements in Amerien Come your men go, I'll let mine I have hall's Park, estate in Hertfordshire. China in the matter will be severely still comfortably led, Vida looking back to and Alacrity 6th. Round the bend into see where the others were. Just in Spite the straight the order was Tree, Shellout, mander Sras, the officer in question, some nieans of knowing what the and the town house, 31, Park Lane, he be dealt with.
comes possessor of Sheen House at East concinded a speech of thanks in the feeling of American naval officers is Sheen; a house at Brighton, on old chateda following words:
like, and my belief in that it was truly at Sucy-en-Brie, about fifteen miles from Wm. Powell, Ld., "If the time ever comes when the expressed by Cominander Sts at Paris, and Lady Moux's interest in Moux's
British Empire is seriously menaced the Guildhall and by the American Brewery. by an external enciny, it is my opinion officer who spoke at the St. George's that you may count upon every man, every dollar, and every drop of blood of your kindred across the sens," ·
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Referring to the death of Mr Rudyard Kipling's father the Tivans of Ceylon mayn
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Yachting.
RACE MEETING dinner in New York."
Cader the auspicies of the Corinthian, The days wheu "twisting the Lion's that few men in India had a more | Yacht Club on Sunday, brace tail" was a favourite pastime in Amer-fectionate circle of admirers than Mr is to be held for the commodere Lockwood Kipling, who was a man of great and více commodore's caps over a
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The speech, even allowing for the chave, we really think, passed and we versatility and a disposition which gained course of thirteen miles by way of Datun exuberance of emotion evoked by believe that the most genuine friend for him friends everywhere. With his rock, starboard and home. The meinbers AT OUR the reception given the American ship is now entertained for Great wife, his daughter and Rudyard, his son, of the C.Y.C. are all enthusiastic yachtsmen Mr. Lockwood Kipling had a staro in and it is expected that, no less than thirty Britain by the responsible statesmen The Quartette which was published in five yachts from the one club will take part, sailors in England and the noble
at Wushington, such remarks as the days before the rume of Kipling as a all ninases being included; thus the meeting hall in which it was delivered 5 of Mr CHAMP CLARK, printed writer an event grecinted in the Punjab will be about the biggest has ever hea a little too pronounced in sentiment,
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and married in 1865 one of the three
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The President in his letter remarked We know what are the real feelings the Ilov, G. B. Macdonald, the other two uport (he necessity for Atherion of educated America towards us, and officer to avoid in public utterances we back Commander Sus against ALL NEW! abroad "invidious comparisons," and Speaker CLARK.
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