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Alfred shot to the front and, holding off Yellow River passed the goat, as stated, two lengths in front. Blue Dun, Unfail hable and Utinks followed in a bunch n good three lengths behind Roman Bay, Mr. Roda's Sorte being last.
Time: min. 22.3-ecs. Won by two lengths; three lengths be tween second and third.
fari-mutuel.
Winger: $10,30
1,
5.50
9.
5.30
3.
7.00
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
739, 93,138.20 911.20 900,
132 453.80
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1924,
Mr. Nemazeo'a 'Nasturan 11., 155 lbs.
(3r. Seth) C Mr. Fantomime's Peter Pan, 150 lbs.
(Mr. Davies)
0 Mr. Relyon' Uncle George (late Olive
Leaf), 1 lb (Mr. Sewell) 0 Mr. Roda's Golden Jubilee, 152 lbs
(Mr. Charles) 0 Woodpecker (Mr. Vida up) got away at the head of the field to a good start and held his advantage throughout the race, only being challenged when searing the winning post by Edenhall (Mr. Matcham). but this pony left his spart until too late Unplaced ponies 90 sach: Nos. 330, and though the Woodpecker was show. ing signs of tiring Be had the race well 11.1092, 955 and 8tp:
hand before he was challenged. Jewel Dahlia II., one of Sir Paul's Derby fins, turned out in this event and ran
He was well in the rear for plucky race. the first ball of the race. Once past the Rock this reny showed good formal well-ridden by Mr. Burkill, began to pull He passed stragglers and in the
THE POLITICAL SITUATION
IN CHINA. VIEWS OF THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
Mr. C. G. Humphreys who presided the Conference of the British over Champers of Commerce of China and of Hongkong last week made the following reference in his inaugural speech to the political situation in China:-
CHINA'S POLITICAL
EVOLUTION.
THE BRITISH MINISTER AND
FOREIGN CRITICISM. |
Sir Ronald Macleay, H.M. Minister at Peking, who formally opened the now offices of the N.-C. Daily News at Shang- bai last week, remarking on the fact that
to China's political evolution during that | it was the paper's jubiles year, referred period remarked that he feared that in commenting upon the unrest and disunion in China and the lack of stability in the country, we were rather prone to forget that the foreigners themselves were in some measure responsible. It had to be
It is impossible within the limit of time available to attempt to review detail the situation in China to-day, nor has this Conference any general panacea to recommend in order to bring out of chaos. This subject will be more fully remembered that foreigners forced the dealt with in such Resolutions as those on door of China's exclusiveness, first by three or more races 10 lbs. penalty. home straight ran into third place. At the 2 per cent. Sartax and on breaches | wringing from a reluctant Chinese Govern. |
the distance post the pony failed to respond to a further call for a spurt. He finished third many length hehind
S-THE CHATER CUP, Value $1,000 to winner; second, 8000; third, 8200. For China ponies that have run in at least two Gymkhana istings in Hongkong during the season 1923. Wiener during 1933 of une race 3 lbs., of two races 7 lbs., of Ponies that have started and never inen placed in an official race allowed 10 lbs-From the two mile post orce
round and in.. Mr. C. Boyd's Ramsbury (lato
Roman Pride), 105 lbs.
(Mr. Brand) 1 Mr. A. Fl. Carroll's Fern Leaf (late
Silvaplana), 168 lbs. (Mr. Soares) "aj Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Per castle, 157
tha
(Mr. Knoll) Mr. A. A. Alves's Starland, 162 lbs.
P.
Edeshall.
Time: Sins: Luaces.
"Won by three quarters of a length: many lengths between second and third.
Pari-mutuel.
Cash Sweep. Winner: $34,40 ́... -Ticket No.
6.20
I.
2,
3.
6.00 5.20
667, 89.475.20 338, 707.20 470, 353.80 Unpluerd ponies: Nos. 70, 740, 007, (Mr. Gibson) 0.346, 36, 72, 391.
(Mr. Bauld) 0 Mr. Bill's Silver Bill late Australboy).
10 lbs.
Dr. F. H. Kew's Bandicoot (late Avie
muir), 760 lbs. (Mr. Charles) 0 Mr Relyon's Uncle org late
Olive Leaf), 140 lbs.
(Mr. Zellensky) -0 MR. J. Wilton's Arizona. 151 lbs.
(Mr. Harriman) 0 - und heat.
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of the Treaties: I can but indicate here ment extraterritorial rights and privileges in general outline the views and the prin- and other concessions, and then penetrat ciples on which we think our policy shoulding her inland waters and taking railways
into the country, as well as by the pio be based.
paganda, moral, religious and educational We have on a former occasion express-propaganda of the missionaries. Gendu- ed our agreement with the general prin- ally we introduced Western ideas and novel political theories, until finally young ciples laid down at the Washington Con China hegan to take its education in ference as affecting China. But it must Europe and Ameries and were converted he emphasized that the Resolutions of to the belief that our idoals were superior to their own. Then came the revolution the Washington Confercase were in no
of 1911 to-day China was suffering from sense and were never intended to be an the after effects of that convulsion of her When we abrogation of Fereign Treaty Rights in political and social system. China.
considered her history and the nature of The primary object of that Conference her institutions and the character of the country's inhabitants, it was not aurgiris. was to discontinue an International Coming that China should take some time to petition ie Armaments, and a accessary find its feet, and evolve order out of con- orollary wise to the ord to this causes fusion. The change from a centralized
war in the and in China.
11. THE KALGAN PLATE. Winner, $600; second," 8200; third; $100. For China ponies that have run in at least two Gymkhana meetings in Hongkong in 10a3 and subscription
form of Government with its autocratic, griffins of this season. Winner during
The occasion was opportune on the one sacruscant and inaccessible Emperor was 1923-of one race, 5lba.; two or more
b. perale. Ponies that hand to endeavour to awaken China to aa big one to the more complicated form races, started and never hean placed in an sense of her responsibilities and obliga- of democratic Government. It seemed to member of the Comity of him, therefore, all the more essential that official race allowed 5 lbs.Seven fariations and on the other hand to hold the North China Daily News, representing longs.
out promises that so soon as China could as it did the weighty opinions of the, im- show herself able to fitful effectively, the portant influential British community in proper functions of a civilized govern Shanghai should continue, as it had done ment the Powers would remove those in the past, to approach Chinese pro- restrictions and haitations which China's blems in an impartiul and sympathetic own attitude to foreigners and to foreign spirit. trade in the past had raade it necessary to impose on her.
The Chater Cup; run from the two mile post, ove round, and in, resulted in an easy victory for Mr. C. C. Boyd's. Rams- bury lite Roman Pride) ridden by Mr. Brand. At the start Mr. Carroll's Fern Teaf maile the running, Messrs. Dyer and Sir Paul's Orient Dahlia, 137 lbs, Brith's Pencastle and Ramsbury following well togetaze but some yards behind. These three maintained command over the other participants throughout the Then Just on entering the straight Rams bury furged hand of the other two and, maintaining a really fast pace, left Fern Leaf and Pencastle five lengths behind at the post. These two ponies dead beat- ed. Dr. Kes Bandicoot was last of eight runners.
(Mr. Charles) Mr. Dynasty's King Charlie, 157 th,
Time: 2min, 20.3-5.
Won by five lengths; second and third, dear heat.
Pari-mutuel.
Winner: 210,00
Cash Sweep
· Ticket No.
1.
3.30
521, $2,616,50
$2.
3.80
5.30
-Dead heat.
212. 603.60
350, 003.00
(Mr. Hill) Mr. Heary Humphreys Speckled
Mouse, 162 lbs. Mr. Kroll) 3 Mr. B. Bastos Silvo. 155 lbs.
(Mr. Sewell) 0
Messrs. Birkett and Raymond's Sharp-
shooter, 150 lbs. (34.. Gibson) 0 Mr. C. C. Boyd's Strathfarrar, 162 lbs.
(Mr. Zellonsky) 0 Mr. A. H. Carroll's Oak Leak (late.
Sportsman Dahlia), 100 lbs.
(Mr. Soure) Mrs. Dyer's Skylight. 133 the..
(Mr. Davies)
Unplaced ponte 820 each: Yes. 75, Ms. Seth's Knockuh Leg, 155 Ihs.
500, 970, 309, and 836.-
-THE JOCKEY CLUB STAKES..
1b.
Winner. 3000; second, $200; third, $100
For China ponies. Grifins allowed 5 Subscription griffins of this season (1923-1924) allowed 10 lbs. Winners at this meeting & lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter.
1
o
0
Mr. Stephen and Stitt's Cock o' the North, 156 lbs.......(Mr. Brand) Sir Paul's Fascination Dahlia (late
Thomas à Becket), 158 lbs.
(Mr. Burkill) 2 Sir Paul's Valiant Dahlia, 152 lbs.
(Mt. Vida) a Mr. Cornsai's Epeus, 150 lbs,
(Mr. Zellensky) Mr. Dynasty's King Johnnie, 150 lbs.
(Mr. Davies) Two well tried ponies, possessing very fine reputations on the Shanghai Courses, turned out in this race. They were Cock the North and Fascination Dahlia (late Thomas à Becket). The former was first favourite with the backers, though Sir Paul's latest acquisition to his racing atable was a close second favourite. Only five ponies faced the starter and they got away well after two attempts. Cock o' the North went to the front at once and passing the stands for the first time he was leading by about three lengths, Fascination Dahlia lying second with the Valiant Dahlia lying not far behind. Epeus was running last and not going at
" all well. At the Football Stand Valiant
o
o
o
a
SENTIMENTS OF GOOD-WILL. Those promises Tore inspired by genuine goodwill towards the Chinese nation they were based on a genuine hope that China would rise to the ccca- sion and so fulfil the proper functions of the Government of a civilized nation as to make it possible for subjects of other civilized nations to live nad trade under her protection and under her laws with adequate security to life and property.
With such sentiments of goodwill to owards the Chinese people and with such hopes of the future the British community q in China is in full accord.
nothing from the Chinese except to live and trade in China under just laws justly administered, and to enjoy that security of life and property which it is the funds mental obligation of a civilized Govern ment to afford.
until the ponies had been lined up ump- teen times that they finally got away. Mr. Carroll's pory went to the front when the start was finally made and he retained his lead right round to the Vil- lage Bend where he was displaced. In the twilight it was hard to see who took the lead, but when well in the straight for home Orient Dahlia (Mr. Charles up) came cut of the hunch and took the lead, winning a fine race by five lengths from King Charlie (Mr. Hill up), who had been well to the fore throughout the race. Sheckled Mouse (Mr. Kroll up) finished short head behind. third, a Dahlia's win was the first of the day for Sir Paul's stable, and the largest divi. dend of the day for a win (8153.00) was paid on this pony.
We want
"BAD ENOUGH.
And so China
Customs trade figures notwithstanding the presens is bad enough: But what of the future That is the worst feature of all because frankly we can see no day. light. One can hardly conceive a conn- try less adapted to what the West means by.a Republic or even a democratic form of Government. Can Chian cara deeper shame politically than her first and last Mr. J. de Jong's Drake (late Henry
parliament brought on her Could any VII.), 160 Mr. Bauld)
thing be less of an Election than the Elec- Capt. Oxspring's Lighting, 150 The
(Mr. Harrimany
tion of her present President? True, if he can unify the country and establish an (Mr. Selb)
But what of effective government the method of his election matters little. In the last race of the day there was
China's Constitution? As a Republic she. considerable delay before the ponies got
has already become a farce: and yet she away. The start was just in front of the
seems too vist to be dominated under stabic owners' stand and very likely the
modern condition by a single Autocrat.
We hold that China would be well, ad. crowds of people round about mads the ponies restless. Lighting, in particular,
measure of foreign advice and assistanco gave considerable trouble and it was not But all such promises are conditions!:vised to invite on her own initiative.some China must perform her part of the obligations before we can yield one frac-in the settlement of her most difficult out any infringement of her sovereign tion of our existing Treaty rights. Un-problems and this she could well do with fortunately the Chinese do not seem to realize this. They seem to have absorbed rights, without any dorogation of her the idea from the Washington Conference national dignity: But official jealousies that the Powers no longer intend to in- and official grced leave little hope of sist on the maintenance of Treaty rights. any such solution, destroy indeed even The view of the Shanghai Chambers is the desire for efficient or honest adminis that it will be exceedingly dangerous and tration of government. in the leng run disastrous to allow the must be allowed to work out her own Chinese to labour under any such delu political salvation in her own way. But sons. We are inclined to face the facts it envisages the probability of years, per- bluntly and the facts are these: We live haps of tens of years of internal wars and trade in Chios under the rights and increasing disorders. Our view is afforded by the Treaties: If those Treaty that under such lamentable conditions and rights were obtained in part by force; if until China can fulfil towards foreignera by force there has been justification for government, the Chinese Government, the they have since been maintained in part the essential obligations of a civilized it. But we have reached a stage where Provincial Governments and the Chinese' we want to avoid this necessity of foree. people must be made to understand and Won by five lengths: n stort head be. We want to be able to deal with China to recognize that existing foreign treaty on a basis of reason and good faith. But rights will be strictly upheld and will be tween second and third.
we must have guarantees and they do not upheld if accessary by force. Govern yet seem to be forthcoming,
ments and Legations may he have been -long-suffering, but there must be a We do not wish to exaggerate the linit, and that there is a limit has re- seriousness of the present situation: Wecently been indicated to China hy events in Canton. We do not want to be forced admit that the Customs figures indicate
to revert to a gunboat policy in our den that despite the disabilities, risks and
ings with China. But it is only £1
years disorders foreign trade as yet shows no diminution. China is a vast country and since the notorious events of 1900. What large areas have enjoyed exceptional are 24 years in the history or character crops, exceptional freedom from serious of Chinn A policy of treating as effi- visitations of plague, flood and famine cient and reasonable that which is neither and comparative peace and prosperity. efficient nor reasonable, a policy of weak- more serious tragedy within the next Moreover we do not noder-estimate the Less, a policy of drift may lead to a much
decade. difficulties of a country which is still in the aftermath of revolution, nor can we count it an obligation on China to main- tain ideal conditions for the expansion of foreign trade,
Time: 2mins. 0.3-5-ecs.
Pari-mutuel...
Winner: $151.50
Orient
Cast Sweep. Ticket No.
613, $2,001.00 744.00 170, 437, .372.00 Unplaced ponies Nos. 803, 687, 259, 859,
1,
29.20
2,
12.00
3.
11.80.
Dahlia drew level with his stable con- 38, 000, 237, 168, panion and in this manner the ponies approached the Rock. Going up the rise Fascination Dahlia came up with the
TO-DAY'S RACES.
loader and right to the Village Bend they fought out for the lead. Cock o' the North came off hast and entering the
To-day is Derby Day and the race for home straight simply walked away from the "blue ribbon" of the local turf on the Dablié pony. Cock o' the North won this occasion, judging from yesterday's an easy race, and was not forced. Fas showing, scems certain to go to Court- cination Dahlia was whipped up from the field. Messrs. Morriss and Marshall's first distance post but could not make up any choice for Derby honours. Sir Paul's of the distance lost. He came in second Jewel Dablia IL should get placed, but five lengths hehind, Valiant Dublin com-
the third pony to be named leaves every- ing in third many lengths behind his body guessing. atable companion.
Time: mins. 49sees. Won by 'five lengths; many longtha be, ween second and third.
Pari-mutuel..
Winner: $8.00
1,
L.60
2,
6.10
Cash Sweep."
Ticket No.
211, 89,483.60
279, 709.80
242, 954.80
The races to-day are the following: L-The Causeway Bay Stakes,"
-Mile .....
11.45 am.
The Exchange Plate,
From the Two Mile Post Once Round and in....... Noon 3.-The Hongkong Derby,-11
Milest
Unplaced ponies $20 each: Nos: 482 and 4-The Subscription Griffins
*507.
41
10. THE RACING STAKES. Winner, $600; second, $200; third, $100.
For griffins on date of entry and ponies that have never won a race, Subscription griffins of this season 1023-1824 allowed 5 lbs. Winners bar, red.Onn mile.
Lady Chater'e The Woodpecker, 132
Ïbe.
Mr. Peta's Edenhall, 158 lbs.
12:30 p.m.
Challenge Cup,-1 Miles 1.00
1.30
"
5. The Jockey Cup,-Once
Round The Governor's Cup,--5
Furlongs
.... 3.00 7.-The Lusitano Cup,-1 Mile 3.30
8. The Challenge Cup,-11
21
Miles 9.-The Royal Navy Cup,-- From the Two Mile Post (Mr. Vida) 1.
Once Round and in (Mr. Matcham) " 10.-The "Black Rock" Stakes, Bir Paul's Jewel Dahlia II., 155 lbs.
-1 Miles
4.00
4.39
5.00
Mile
Milea
5.30
6.00
11
(Mr. Burkill) 311.-The Gymkhang Cup.- Mr. Dynasty's King Pippin, 155 lbs.
(Mr. Zollensky) 0 12-The Peking Plate,-Ik Mr. F Lobel' White Rose (late
Harkaway), 150 lbs.... (Mr. Lobel) 01
* THE PRESENT SITUATION,
مواد
UNITY OF ACTION NEEDED. One more word and I. have done: The Washington Conference endeavoured to eliminate all causes for International But although statistical figures of trade may show the truth, they do not show the jealousies in China Carrying the same whole truth; They do not show the risks principle one stage further may we not rup nor the losses incurred. They do not hope for some mere definite provision for in China1 abow what her trade might be under eyes closer co-operation between the reasonable conditions. They do not show Powers. chiedy interested that China potentially rich is temporarily Never was there greater used for strong bankrupt, that her revenue is being unity of action. Whatever differences of interests may exist in other parts of the wasted on militarism, and that her rail-world our interests in China are common ways are being allowed to run to seed:
to all of us. Yes, and common not only They do not show that large districts are to foreigners but to the Chinese thero being terrorized by brigands, and that towns are being laid waste by looting. selves if they could but realize it. They do not show that Provincial re. Through the medicm of our National Associations and of our Chambers of venues are being derived largely from Commerce the foreign commercial com opium, gambling and excessive taxation, and they do not show that the old solid munities in China, and perhaps more particularly the British and American merchant classes are gradually yielding Communities, have kept in cices touch place to a new breed of get-rich-quick with each other during the past year and opportunists, caring, neither for honesty I think I am correct in saying that in our nor "Face," a
And let those of us who live in the comparative security of the larger Treaty Ports not, forget that the hundreds, the thousands of foreigners, merchants and missionaries, who work in the smaller ports and in the far interior have now to take their lives in their hands. Let us be sure that we do not grow callous to outrages on foreigners from their very repetition.
(Continued at foot of next column.).
view of the existing situation and possible future situation in China, in our ideas of polity, wo are very much at one.
Admittedly we are ignorant of the intricacies and difficulties of International politics but wo venture to hope that amongst the Legations in Peking and amongst the Governments of the Powers chiefly interested close co-operation and Unity of Action Unity "of Strong Action-may be the basis of all Policy in Chius.
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