THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25rm, 1904
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB | in attling style with about two lengths to
RACE MEETING.
spare, Royal kept in front of Chieftain and secured second honours by half a length. Dis. covery a good fourth.
SECOND DA¥
Glorious weather greeted the second day of the Hongkong Jockey Club's race mosting. A goodly gathering attendel, more amena: of money, perhaps, changing bands than ou the previous day. The previous day's racing having shown up the comparative merits of the varione horser, plnuging, especially by the numerous Chinese spectators, was The more certainty of the favourites' success, however, prevented extraordinary dividends.
common.
In the course of this afternoon the RacecourED became crowded with spectators, Among the throng were all the best knowa pople in the Colony It was pleasurable to nolics that tho prouverade in bout of the Brand Staud had been watered in the morning, thus putting an end to the clouds of distressing dust that bad been se prevalent on the oppring day. Again at tiffa-time the watering-backets were put into use, unil there was an ez tire absence of the annoy. sace that bad made Tuesday'snoes so uncomfort able from the point of view of the promenadors, In the afternoon the band of II.M.S. Albion, nnder Bandmaster V. de Robertis, played un The programme excellent selection of music. was as follows:-
March...... "The Advance Ganesh " Overture."Light Cavalry " ......... Selection. Yeomen of the Guard... Valse
"Sabre Inelus" Silection ... Eruani Marziale
Time, 1 min. 182-5 sen. Pari-mulusl–Winner, $6.40; Tst place, $5.30; 2nd, 86.50; 3rd, 36.24. The EXCHANGE PLATE; value $1000; presonted by the bankers and exchange brokers of Hongkong; second to receive $150; and third $50; for China pories; weight for inches us per scale; previous winners at this meeting of ons race 71bs extra; of two ur more races 10lbs extra; griffino allowed 5its; subscription grifius of this season 1903-1904 allowed 10lbs, unplaced rammers allowed iba; entrance 814. From the two-mile post once round and in,
Mr. John Peel's Set, 11at 7ibs (Mr. Barkill) Mr. Wingard's Algerine, List 1
(Mr. Moller Mr. G. H. Potts's Rebel King: 1st 10lbs.
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fide griffins ou date of oatry; weight for inches per scale; subscription grius of this 800 1903.1904 allowed 5lbs; winners at this bnting. lbs uxfra; entrance $10: from tho. two-mile post ouce round and in. Mr. Buzey's Coronet Rose, 1 Jet Sibs Mr. John Peel's Royal. 1st Mbs..
(Mr. Cor) 1 (Mr. Burkili) 2 Thers was not much doubt on the part of backers as to which of the two entrants would pull off this race. Royal at the fall of the flag made the running and led by a length till the Black Rock was neared when Coronet Rose was sent to the front and maintained the lead until the winning-post was reached. Koyal and mu attempt coming bone to regain his lost adran- 1tage, but was shakea nit by the leader,
Timo, 2 mius. 273 2-5 secs, Pari-mutuel-Winners, $6; 1st place, $5.80, (Mr. Master) 3 The JOCKEY CUP: value $300; second to recrive $100; and third $50; for Cluna (Mr. Johnstone) ponies, subscription griflus of any en son
to be ridden by jockeys who have not had more than two winning mounts previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China; weight for inches as per scale, previous wrionArs barcel; entrance $10, onea round. Mr. John Peel's Ca Canny, 10st_121bs
(Mr. Johnston) 1 Mr. Melico's Culex, 1986 Pelba
(Mr. Milward) Mr. Baxey's Pink Rose, 10st 12lba
(Mr. Gegg) 3 H. E. Mr. F. H. May Yellow Skin, 10st 12ths
(Mr. Gedge) 0 Mr. Tremeorne's Fun, 11st Tib
(Mr. Mackie) 0 Mr. D. Macdonald's The Profest, 11st 416s
(Mr. Clarkel 0 Mr. W. Domnich's Growler. 1st h
(Mr. Gillingham) *Mr. J. H. Levis's Mongoose, 1st. 11ba (Mr. Rutherford) Mr. Babington's Turbine, 1st 16.
(M. Robertstone) 0 Mr Hart Buck's Herschel II, 10st Albe...
(Mr. Knox) ( Messrs. Craig & Rt. A. G.'s Corbine 11st 41bs (Mr. Makin) All went away with a good start, Ca Canny securing a good rail-position, Pink Rose close by, with Mongoose third, This order was maintained to the Football Stand, when Pink Rose drew away from the field. At the Black Rock Pink Rose was challenged by Culex, who drew slmost level in an outside pos tion: Ca Canny stuck to the rail. Coming up the straight Ca Canny drew ahead, while Calox ousted Pink Rose and Mongnoso in the second plao, Ca Cauny finished a couple of lengths ahead of Cutez; Pink Rose was a good third,
Time, 1 min. 58 s-cs.
Algerino made an excellent spuri nearing the Village; he was followed by Set, Dixo doing well. In the straight Set, Algerica, and Rebel King took a leail, La Franco Boss and The Crow falling behind. They finished in this order.
Time, 2 min. 18.3/5 secs. Pori-watnel-Winner. $68.40. 1st place, $7.4; #ad, $5.90; 3rd, 86.
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The P&CFESIONAL CUP; presented; second to receive $150; and third $50; for walers; handicap; entrance $10. One mile, Mr. Johnstone's Runaway Girl, 11at 8 lbs. (Owner) Mr. G. Master's Rennant, 11st 11lbs.
(Owner) 2 The Pals Dandy, 11st As...(Mr. Moller) Mr. G. Potis's Brilliant, et 5lbs
(Mr. Cox)
(Mr. Burkill)
Mr. Cleugh's The Crow, 10st 101b Mr. Wheelrat's Protretion, 10st 5lbs...
(Mr. bchuorr) Mr. Baxay's Northern Rose, Ust Sibs.
(Mr. Gegg) Mr. J. H. Lewis's Aladdin, 10st 1011...
(Mr. Alderton) Mr. F. D. Marshall's Daybreak, 10st 131
(Mr. Oswald) * Mr. Buxoy's La France Rose, 10st 9lbs...
(Mr. Crighton) 0 #alls overweight. Hune
A splendid start. Passing the stand for the Suppé | first time The Crow lod, with Lu Francs Ross ..Sullivan
Boss second, Algerine third, Northern Rose fourth, Fordi and the rest in a bunch, Towards the bend La "Biterata Italiana"......... Drescher
France Rose draw ahead, closely followed by The "God Save the King."
Crow, who continued for some time neck and The Flyaway Stakes, the first race, brought neck. Approaching the Football Club's pavi- out a field of six. Coronet Rose was generally lion La France Rose bauled aland slightly, favoured in consequence of his fine performance
La France In the Derby on the previous day, and he taking, however, an outside course. justified his hackers' support by winning cosily Rose continued to gain going up hill, The Crow from Royal. In the Exchange Plate race nine going well at bis heel, Northern Roes next horses faced the starter. None of the "Rose" At the Black Rock all wore more or less to- ontrants showed up, and the race fell together, La France Rose with a slight lead. Set, from the Ewo tables, with Algerine An view second and Rebel King third. of the Jockey Club's decision with regard to the relative merits of China-pony and waler racing, it was a notable fact that more interest was shown by the spectators in the waler race for the Professional Cup thau In any of tho native pony events. There is no doubt that apart from the argumont that the keeping and training of waters means an expense which the average member of the Jockey Club does not feel justified to take upon Lim, the weler races are vastly more appreciated by those whose only outlay amounts to the admission money at the gate. The Professional Cup race was productive of the boat finish of
0 the day. Six entered. Remount (who had wea the Foochow Cup on Tuesday) was penalised
(Mr. Urighton) 0 to the extent of 7lbs., but even with this extra
After a lot of troublo at the start, the fiel weight to carry there were many who fancied
got off well together. Runaway Girl securel that, with Mr. Master up, Remannt stood at good chance of defeating Runaway Girl, insido position, followed closely by Chi Sai, who had made such good show for Gohlen Bell, Dandy, Brilliant, and Remnant in Brat bonours. Ae it farned out, however, the order nutted. In this position they paused the post for the first time. In approaching the Remnant got the worst of the store, and was nover able to come up to Runaway Girl, who Football Club pavilion Chi Sai was challenged held the lead from first to last. Dandy also for second place by Golden Bell, und they roda M. G. H. Potta's Pandur, ist l made a good bid for first honours, but his peck and neck until going up the bill to the -Black Book without either assuming the lead challenge was staved off by Ranaway Girl,
Meanwhile Mr. Master sent Remnant forward In the Gorman Cup race 16 numbers were put up, Manila was fancied for a win, but Fiscal secured premier honours with Standard second, while Ben Roy (Mr. Jobastone up), who made the running throughout, finished sixth. Only two horses came forward for the Garrison Cup-Coronet Beas and Royal. As their respective form had airoady been démonstrated in the Flyaway Staker backers did not hesitate to bet on the former. Coronet Rose won an easy race by a length and a half, The Jockey Cup drew out a field of eleven, Ca Candy started s hot favourite. The result was never in doubt. the entire Ca Cauny led the field over
taking length and won easily, Culex second honours, Eight horses turned out for the Challenge Cup & grard race for which Rajuh set the pace resulted in Lis stable com panion Pulke getting home first with very little to spare from Bebel King aud Pandur. Mr.
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Mr. Douter's Chi Sai, 10st 10ba Mr. John Peel's Golden Bell, 12st Jibs.
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at a rattling pose and came up into the buneb. Daudy also put on e spart, and jumping into second pisce coming down the hill to the Vil lage challenged Runaway Girl, Remnant follow. ing close behind. Runaway Girl stayed off Dardy's chalenge. Then Remnant was scat in hot pursuit, but Mr. Master had apparently waited too long, for Runaway Girl shook off this challenge also, and passed the winning post three-quarters of a length ahead; Durdy a good third.
Time, 1 min. 52 1-5 secs.
The CHALLENGE CUr; value 100 guineas ; for China ponies; a forced entry of $10 oach, but optional to China posier, subscrip tion grillins of this or previous seasone; weight for inches as per scale; to be won two years consecutively by a pony or ponies the bend-fide property of the same owner or owners; winter to receive $300 and 70 per cent.; second $100 and 20 per cost, and third $50 and LU per cent, of the entrance fees until the Cup is finally won, when the second pony will receivo 75 per cent, und third pony 25 per cent, of the entrance fees. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. John Peel's Polk, 10st 12lbs
Mr. G. II Potts's Rebel King, 11st 11b
Mr. Wingard's Vancouver, 11st 1lb
Mr. Fernando's Discord, 10st 12lbs Mr. Buxey's Rare Bose. 10st 12lbs Mr. John Peel's Rajah, 11st 4lbs...
A good start. Passing the post for the first time Neddy had a lead, Maréchal Niet Rose Second, and
Sentry third.
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CO. LONG, HING & Rose took the inside position, distancing some- what towards the Village. Chautauqua and istanding credit and debit accounts of the Photographic Business will be collected on Eclipse then came up into second and third settled by us,
Inspection is invited to the Now Stock now on riow. places respectively. This order was maintainee to the finish, whou Maréchal Niel Rose won by about a-length-and-a-half. It was a good third.
Time, 2 mina, 2/5 secs. Pari-mutual-Winners, $20.10: 1st place, $6,80; 2nd 87,39: 361 $5.96.
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Mr. Busy' La France Rose, list libs...
(Mr. Cox) 1 Mr. Ellis Kadcorie's Chieftain, 1st E210 ... Mr. Crighton) Mr. John I'vel's Rex, 10st 12ibs...
(Mr. Burkil) 3 Mr. JH. Lewis's Aladdin, 118i lib...
(Mr. Alderton) Mr. Whestrul's Protection, 10st 11b...
(Mr. Schnor) 0 Mir. Kanuck's Once More, Flat 4.
(Mr. Moller) 0 Mr. Buzey's Liberty Rose, 11st 11
(Mr. Master) 0 A fair start, Liberty Hoan leading, Protection second, and Once More creeping up inside the rails Chieftain then, ade.need somewhat; passing the Judges' stand for the frst time the order was --Liberty Hose, Rez, Protection, · and Chieftain. This continued for some dis- tance, Protection drawing level with Rex up! the hill, Chieftain contituing fourth. Towards the Black Rock Lu France Rose took the third place, Liberty koss coulinning to make the running. Once More also gaining a little; La France kose going strong, nest look second ploer, and then, in the straight, the lead. The order at the finish was, La France Rose, half-a-length ahead, Chieftain, second; Rex, fair third.
Time, rain 46 2-5 secs.
The Fari-mutuel paid-Wisner, $25.40; first place, $4.90; second place, $5.10; third place,
6.30
The BACING STAKES; & Sweepstakes of 310 each with $260 added; for China pobier subscription griffins of any season: waight for inches as per scale; previous winners barred: Erst purus to receive 70 por cent: second 20 per cent.; and third 10 por cent;
Three uuplaced runners allowed lbs. quarters of a mile.
Mr. F. B. Marshall's Disclosure, 1st 12s
(Mr. Burkill Mr. Meifoo's Standard, 1st lib
(Mr. Master) Major Radcliff's Arronspagne, 1st 7lbs
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The CONSOLATION STAKES: eepstakes of $10 each with $200 added; second to receive $100, and third $50; for beaten China ponies at this meeting weight for inches as per Peule. One mile.
The CHAN FION STAKES; with $500 added; second to receive $250, and third $100; for China ponies winners at this inesting only a forced entry; entrance $20; winners of two reces 33); of three or more races $50; weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a quarter.
The NIL DEBTERANDUM STAKES; a sweep- stakes of $ with $150 added; second to receivo BICU, and third 950; for beaten China ponies, subscription griffins of this season 1803-1904; weight för inches as per scale. Fire furlongs.
The Off Day, is Saturday, the 27th February
PHAETHON STAKES.
The following are the handicaps for the Phaethon Stakes to be run to-day :--
Mr. Hurt Buck's Soleol Girl, 11st. Mr. Hunter's Chiszi, 10st.
Mr. G. Master's Ichiban, 1st 12lbs.
Mr. Master's Maydy, Int.
Mr. John Peel's Golden Bell, 1st 9lbs. Mr. G. H. Pott's Brilliout, 1st 5lbs. The Pa's' Dandy, 10st 12lbs.
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(Mr. Clarke) Mr. F. H. Hinds' Bonzoline, 10st Gbs
(Mr. Gegg) Mr. Lola's Colonist, 1st 13lbs (Mr. Bell)... Mr. J. H. Lewis's Starling, 118 4lbs...
(Mr. Alderton) ( Mr. Wayfoeng's Persistence, 10st 10lbs
(Mr. Bleek) 0 *Mr. Euray's Sylph Rose, 10st 11)bs...
(Mr. Cox) 0 Mr. G. B. Macdonald's Go Bang, 1st 71b... (Mr. Dowding) Mr. C. H. Ross's Ben Hoy, Het 11b
(Mr. Johnstone). o Mr. Christiani's Zufall, 11st 21s
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Mr. Johnsteus's Raunway Girl 126.
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(Mr. Master) 2 (Mr. Crighton) (Mr. Moller)
(Mr Alderton) 0
(Mr. Cox) 0
(Mr. Johnstone) Mr. E. Goela's Totila, I let 7lbs (bir. Gauat) o Vancouver went off into first place at the fall of the flag, but Rajah took the lead early in the race, followed up by Rose. As the Football Pavilion was approached the three leaders drow away from the field. No change took place in the relative position of the horses until they had reached Wongaeicheong, where Mr. Cox- hold Rare Rose in band and fell back on the fald, leaving Vancouver and Rajsh three or four lengths ahead. The two lesders came up the: straight neck and neck. After passing the post for the first time Vancouver and Rajb laukered their pace and allowed the field to come up. Of theso Rebel King and Rare Rose held the end. On the way to the Black Rock, (Mr. Master) 2 Vancouver was still to the front with Rajak, Rebel King, Bare Bose, and Pabdar following (Mr. Burkill) 3
in the order named. At the Village Rejat Chautauqua second. In the Navy Cop. LaMr. J. H. Lewis's Alarm, 10st 12lbs.
(Mr. Oswald) France Rose bent Chieftain, who was more Mr. Hart Buck's Good-bye, 11st lib
(Er. Mackie: bavily backed Rex secured third place. The biggest field of the day was the Racing Stakes, Mr. A. V. Apcar's Manila, list 11b
(Mr. Alderton) over a more of horses fucing the starter. Dis Mr. Lola's Emigrant, 1st 9lbs. (Mr. Bell) olenure was a popular win, Standard belog Major Badeliff's Mabakibai, 1st 12lbs
(Mr. ukius) second, and Arranupogue third. A good diri-.
Mr. Wheelrat's Fair Trade, 1st 12ths dead was paid on the latter.
(Mr. Zeluorr) Mr. Dowling's Panjorum, at lib
{wner) 0 r. H. Ross's Ben Rog, 11st 1
(Mr. Johnstone) Mr. Christiaui's Zufali, Ilst lib
Pari-mutuel-Winner, $9,40; 1st place, 85.70; 2ud, $5.80; 3rd, $3,90. The GERMAN CUP; presented by thembers of the lab Germanis; second to receive $150 and third $5 for China ponies, subscription grifins of this season 1908-1904; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $10. One mil and a quarter.
Mr. Cor) Mr. Pani's Fiscal, 11st 1lb Mr. Meifoo's standard, 1lat 16"
Busey's Marechal Niel Rose won the "Blake" Mr. A. Babington's Rocket, 11st 1lb...... Challenge On with the previous day's winner
Reaults were as follows The FLYAWAY STARKS; a sweepstakes of $10 each with $50 added: winner to receive 70 per cent, second 20 per cent, and third 10 per cent for Cuina ponies bone fide griffins on date of entry; woight for inches as per senle previous winners to carry iba extra for each ruce won up to. 14lbs. Five furlonge.
Mr. Buxey's Coronet Rose, 11st 8lbs. (Mr.
Cox) 1
Mr. John Peel's Royal, 10st 9lbs (blr...
|| Barkill) .24 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Chieftain. 10st 12bs. (Mr, Crighton) Mr. J. H. Lewis's Regret, 11st 1ks (Ar...
Alderton
(Mr. Moller) 11st 1 (Mr. Dowdings
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Mr. Tremeare's Fun, 10st 10lbs....
(Mr. Mackie) Mr. E. H. Hinds's Hazard, list ite.....
(Mr. Makins)
H.E. Mr. May's Blue Skin, 10st 12lbs
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(Mr. Rutherford; 0 Mr. E. W. Mitchell's Lord Algy, lost 10lbs
(Mr. Knox) 0 Mr. Medico's Culex, 10st 12lbs
(Mie. Milward) oj Mr. A. Balington's Turbine, et libs
(Mr. Roberts) Mr. E. S. Joseph's Bander, Just 10lbs
(Mr. Gillingham) 0 Mr. Buxey's Migachette Rose. 11st 11b
(Mr. Schnorr) 0 Mr. Aruand's Modesty, 10st 1:he
(Mr. Crighton) 0 Mr. Darins's Talbot, Ist 10lbs. Mollar)
(Mr. 4lbs overweight. † 3ibs overweight. Disclosure started off ahead in this very big
The Peri-mutuel paid-Wiuner, $1-1,90; feat plure, $7.66; second plwo, $6.60: third place $50.20
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Grand Stant Stakes. Rocket. 1: Liberty BAKING POWDER
Rore, 2; Talbot, 3.
Spring Stukee-Manila, 1; Pink Rose, 2; Ca Canny 3,
Great Southern Stokes-Algerine, 1; Rajah 2, Discovery, 3.
Ladies Purse.- Maréchal Niel Rose, 1; Huron, 2; Polka, 3; Daybreak, 4;
Farsee Cup.-Onco More, 1; Bes, 2; Aladdin, ». Phathon Stakes-Remzant, 1; Dundy, 2; Hubs way Girl, 3.
Hongkong Stakes. Rocket, 1; Standard, 2; Eclipse, 3. Arranajogne, 4.
Consolation Stekoe. Vancouver, 1: Chieftain, 2. Quebec, 3 The Crow, 4.
Champion Stakes.oronet Rose, I.; Polku, 2; Vancouver, 3; Fiscal, 4.
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Nit Desperandum Stakes.-The best of the besten ponies, of course, will win, and depends on what will start.
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By the London Coureation of March 18, 1871, it was declared that the Black Sea clauses of the Treaty of Paris, as well as the Straits Conven- ties annexed to it, had been abrogated and re- gave way to his stable companion Volka.field, being clessly followed by Standard and placed by an article providing that the prin Vancouver also full back, and Rebel King and Sylph Rose, Sylph Rose then drew ahead. ciple of the closing of the Straits and of the Bosphorus is maintained, with power to his Impe Pandur came to the front. Coming up the after pussing the Black Rock Disclosure rial Majesty the Sultan to open the said Straile 0home straight Polka jumped into the lead on challenged Sylph Roso; they rode neck-and- in tice of peace to the war vessels of friendly the inside position, with Pandur behind: Mr. neck together passing the viiluge, bylph Ease and allied Powers in case the Subline Porto should judge it necessary in order to secure exs- Master riding wall out on the course sent then fell back, Standard and Arranspogne, cution of the stipulations of the Treaty of 0
Rebel Klug forward in good style, but was taking second and third places,
Paris." Time, 1 min. 33 5 secs. V unable to gain the lead, and finished second, about a length behind Polke, with Fundur s good third. Vancouver and Rajab, who made the pace, duished among the lac",
Time, 3 min. 48 secs. Pari-mutuel Winners, $12.; first place, $6.20. second place, $10.50, third place, $23, 0, The BLAKE" CHALLENGE CUP; prosented 0 by His Excellency Sir HENRY A BLAKE, .c.M.o. for China ponies, subscription grifflus of the Reasons 19.2-1903 aud 1908-19 4; to be won twice by ponies the bond-fide property of the same owners; first pouy a desire 70 per cent. of the entrum fces: second 20 per cent; third 10 per cnt; weight for inches as per scale; winner of the Valley Stakes pr German Cup 14 lbs. extra, olber winners 7 Ibs, extra; penalties accumulative up to 14 lbs; entrance $10. One mile.
(Mr. Gillingham). O Me. D. MacDonald's The Baillie, 10st 12tbs (Mr. Clarke Mr. E. A. Bouzier's Clifton, Jist 4lbs.
(Mr Rutherford Mr. Rolan's Reed Teorir, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Knox) 6 3. ororweight. The filtesn ponies started off in a bunch, Standard drawing to the front. Passing tho Judges' stamt for the first time the order was.~ Ben Boy, Manil, Bock t. Alarm, Ben Roy continued to lead up to the Football Club's pasilion, when Manila drew up to the front.
covery pulled up when the field was apprenching Stawlard all neck-and-neck A close Juish Mr. J. H. Lewis's Muscutel. 11st Bib
Mr. F. B. Marshall's Disecrery, lat 2lbe... Capt. Nugent and Mr. Dowding's Buurk,
(Mr. Moller) Coronet Rose got the best of a good start and Standard overbuuled list Manila mud then Mr. Buzey'e Maréchal Niel Rose, 1st Sib jumped off in front, followed by Royal and Dis-Ben Roy towards the Black Rack. Fiscnt The Pals Chautauqun, 11st 11lbs
(Mr. Burkill) covery, with the rest of the field following in then drew up level with Rocket, also, very
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the Mr. Dariuse Eclipse, Ust 15 near. A must exciting race
(Mr. Crighton) # the order Chieftain. Begret, and Soark. Dis-
straight was witnessed, Fiscal, Rocket, and
(Mr Oswald) Mr. Godfrey Master's Neddy, 1st 12lbs
(Mr: Gedge) 9 The Pari-mutuel.Winner, $22.20, first place, Mr. Rolassou's Reeds Tooris. 11ust 2lbs
(Mr. Bull '0 10, second place, $0.70; third place, $8.20.-
Mr. JH Lewis's Sentry, 11st 1lb
(Mr. Alderton) 0
(Mr. Knox) 0
Worgnuicheong Villege, with Chieftain in close parsuit. Discovery rods wide when entering the bend coming into the straight, and Royal gained the Inside position next the leader, with Chieftain challenging. On the run the winuing-pest Coronet Rose maintained the advantage, Mr. Cex bringing bis monut home
between these three resulted.
Time, 2 min 422/5 secs.
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Thus the Treaty of Paris (1856), as modified by the Convention of London (1871) deneutra- Kaed the Black Sen, enabling Russia to mai upon it whatever sronments she pleased. But, DE. NEWELL WILSON. DR. WILLIAM PANEL. on the other baud, whereas Turkey's previous power of admitting foreign war vessels to the Straits was restricted to war-time, she was now enabled to open the Straits in time The GRAND SANDSTARS; lue $500 second of peace to the war vessels of friendly and 10 receive $150, and Third Sy; for China allied Powers." Ou repeated occasions since then Russia has trial to evado both the ponies bend-fidegriffins ou date of entry: win-
the letter of the up-to-date ners of que race 5 lbs. extra; of two races 7lbs. spirit and extra; and of 3 or more races lbs. extra; agreement by exucting from the Sultan subscription grifins non-winners allowed 5 special conditions for her vessels,"" transports," Its.; satrance $10, Three-quartors of a mile. and the like, freighted with military munitions The SPRING STAKES, valuo $50; recond and reinforcements for the Ear East-craft to receive $150; and third 850; for China which clearly cams within Bismarck's definition of "ressels so armed as to be able to fight." Of ponics, Subscription griffius of this season 1903-1904; weight for inches as per scale; these attempts the most audacious was made in Janusry of last year, when the British Am- winner of the German Cup 7 lbs. extra; elbassador at Constantinople addressed to the trance $10. From the two-milo post once
Porte a protest against the passage of four round ned ia.
Russian torpedc-boats through the Darduelles The Casa LOUTHERN STAKES: valne 8500; to the Black Ses, pointing out that such a lo
econd to receive $150; and third $50; constituted a violation of the International for China pon es; weight for inches as per Treaties closing the Dardanelles to the war scale; provions winners at his meeting of one vessels of all countries. Great Britain reserved races extra; of 2 or more racis 10 lbs. the right to demand similar privileges for her extra; griffins allowed 5 lbs; subscription warships, should qucasion demand," griffins allowed 10 lbs; entrance S10. One, The truth is, practically, that the passage
the Straits by Russian war Vastels, in time of The LADIES' PRESE, presented, second to peace or war (but war with whions is a question receive $150; and third $50; for all China which lies with the Sultan alone in spite of the ponies; weight for inches as per seile; winkers protest of Count Schouvaloff at the Berlin at this meeting other than subscription grins Congrees of 1878. For the signatory Powers 5 lbs. extra; nuplaced runners allowed 5 ibs; could never to brought to unanimity of view
on the subject. entrance $10. Once round,
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