HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
BETTER WEATHER - PROSRECTS FOR TO-MORROW,
PICKING THE CAND.
[ET ARGUS.]
Provided no more zain fulls before to morrow night, and the wind and sun show their presence, the "going" should he fairly good for the first day of the third extra race-accting, ancamencing at
a o'clock.
A walk round the course. yesterday alternoon, showed that there was little
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TRAGES CLAIM IN SUPREME COURT.
***KWAI WAH" TO BE SOLD."
In the Supreme Court, yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Golian), the result of an action brought against the Chinese owners of the as Audi Wah, Dow in the Harbour, Hia Lordship.made an order for the ship to the sphi, the proceeds to go towards meeting outstanding wages, to members of the crow.
ARMS CHARGES.
TWO CHINESE SENT FÖR - TRIAL'
A Chinese passenger on the ki. Žin. chow was brought up at the Kowlook. Magistracy before Mr. W. Hamilton, yesterday,' on a charge of having in his possession 4 automatic pistols, 9 mage zines and 105 rounds of ammunition Mr. Whitehouse defended."
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Sergeant Kirby said that be made
Limehow oh search on board the s April 7th, when he was called by one of the Chinese detectives to the compradore 'department of the ship, where he say
Mr. P. C. Jeokin (instructed by defendant. On the door there was a
CANTON, NEWS. [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] STRIKING AGAINST "LUXURY
TAXES. :
Following the leal of the jewellert jewellery shops which have suspended. business as a protest against the luxury tax reccatly imposed by the Commissariat of Finance, the énbroideries works at Jong Yuan Fong Street and the watch dealers at Sup Chut Pao Street bare also closed to wait the result of the oppos tion against further taxation.
THE KEROSINE TAX The Canton Merebants' Association has
prospect of really heavy going. It is true Messrs Johnson, Stokes and Master) ap- black box, which on being lifted was very acted og behalf of the residents at largó, that there were still wet patches between peared for the plaintiffs in ex parte ac beavy. He suspected that it had a false especially the dealers in kerosine oil, in
ne 7 furlong and & furlong post and intios, the claims being for wages. since
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bottom. The Chinese detective bored two holes in the box with the aid of a screw-driver and the barrels of revolvers were seen. Defendant was then taken
asking the Commissariat of Finance to repeat its recent impost of a taner dury on retail sales. Since the stoppage of wholesale delivery in this article on April
the dip past the mille post, but vations periods in 1991. date.
In the first action Mr. Jenkia appeared sprinkling of san), aided by sun and wind, should soon achieve the desired effect..
for the compradore, three engineers, and That reliable veteran weather-propbet, the ship's carpenter: The Auris Fah, Ah Tai, assures ire we can look forwart said Mr. Jenkin, normally traded between to the police station where the box was 2nd the price of keresine oil has risen
Hongkong and Swates. On January opened and the contents discovered, the from $8.50 to more than $3 a case. with confidepee to a fine Eastar.
13th representations were made by the crew for. their back pay, and they were prevised that all inatters oustanding would be settled when the vessel reached
revolvers, magazines and ammunition being wrapped in cloth.
A Chiacse detective said that defen-
dast had admitted ownership of the box
The first race, the Tudor Stakes, will probably attract all the seren ponios entered: Jimmy Lad (Mz. Pelloul), Qunb (Mr. Doyle), Lumkate (r. Barriman) Hoo Mah (Mr. Peat). Searccrow (Lt-Hongkong. The promises were neverIn answer to Mr. Whitehouse witness Comdr. Thompson). Uncle Tom (Mkept, and on reaching Hongkong the crew Buck), Monitor (Mr. Dhics),
A. GENERAL DROWNED. Geberal Chang Min Teb of-the pro- Kuomintang Cantonese Army who did se well in co-operating with General Hsu said thas defendant had offered no re.Chung Chi in the recent capture of Swatow was drowned in the Hankiang found that, the owner, had, absconded, and sistance, but appeared to be frightened. his whereabout were unknown. **
A Chinese interpreter said that defen-River, on April 4th, when, the launch he The second action.conorned the cap-dant spoke Mandario and in answer to took from Shushao downvaril for Swatow the charge had said that he was a mercapaized. He was one of the few who chact. It was the first time he had been could not be saved because of the swift to the Colony and was ignorant of its currents of the river. His body is still
missing regulations.
At the time of writing no definite deci sion has been renched with regard to jockeys for Scarecrow and uele Tom, but I resume they will de ridden by thetain, who was erplayed at, a salary of $150 per unath. but: had; not been paid since August 1923, and in addition had Anade disbursements on behalf of the overs.
same men that had the mounts last meet- ing.
There is a strong zip lar Jimmy Lad. but on the book I can see no reason why the should beat Quah.
With regard to Scarecrow, on some of his performances, he can be avade out the best of a very poor bunch. He
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wertainly should 'run into a place.
Hoo Mah is not yet ft. but may better than expected. "
For the second event, the following expected to go to the post: Seattle (Mr. Pollock). Uncle Charlie (Mr. Buck), Cymp (Mr. Harriman), Beaury Dahlia (Mr. Sewell), Toomai (Capt. Hall), Aleantra Mr. Roda), Hailsham (Lt-Condr Thompson), Langsat (Mr. St. Lawrence). Demon Boy (Mr. Goodfellow).
Other possible runners, of course are King Canute (Mr. Davies) and Bayfield (Mr. Gibson).
I understand the forider will run in the Esher Handicap. I doubt Bayfield being sent as be appears to be a red in pickle for the Banstead Plate on Mou day, conditions of which are weight for jaches.
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His Lorship then" gave-judgment, the question of, amunt to by referred to the Segistrar.
Defendant was
committed
to
the
Sessions.
DEATH DEALING “PIPE."
Mr. Jenkin asked for an order, for the sale without appraisement, but His Lor-At the Central Magistracy yesterday ship said that he did not think it was before Mr. S. R. B. McElderry, a Chinese, lawful at "Home"",and, therafpre made an Ip Choi, aged 30 years, was charged with order for appraisement and sale of the having a loaded revolver in his-posses vessel, the proceeds, to be paid into Court. | sion
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LABOUR DISORGANISATION... Cantonese labour circles and students will have another holiday en April 19th. The Kuomintang Party are to hold a memorial service for the late Dr. Sun Tat
Sen. On April 6th, 7th, and 7th large numbers of Chinese of the labour class went up to Canton to offer sacriâce at the shrine of the late Dr. Sun temporarily put up by the Canton Federation of Inspector W. Piecott, why prosecuted, Labour: At the last minute the Com At the weights, Duke of Frisco should asked that the defendant should be compositers' Union of Canton was called again beat Caudiç, since 3r. Doyle cao-mitted for trial at the Criminal Sessions. nos get down to 153. It is possible that King Canute may take a better showing than last time, when he is said to have been interfered with Uncle Alf is a dis-going east" He conducted a search of inet danger, hat the weight. any prove the third-class, passengers, and when be
An Indian costable stated that he formed one of a picket which boarded a tram-car at the bottom of Garden Road
upoc to assist in the reception of their Hongkong compatriots, and the type setters and the printers left their work or the morning of the 8th, and on the ́ 7th, no Canton newspaper could appear.
RESIGNATIONS ON CHINESE
SECTION.
too much for him; Beldorner Star bas came to the defendant, he asked him to CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY. been off his feed recently and may not be quite ready. He has
a good outside chance, however, now the grouod is drier. For the penultimate event we shall probably see a small field, which may include: Loch Rannock or Blotting Paper (LE-Centar, Thompson), Gay
stand up and put up his hands. Defen dan put up, his left hand, but retained his right hand on, his inside jacket pocket.
The men employed in the Engineering When asked by witness what he had there, defendant said it was a tobacco pipe. Department of the Chinese section of the Witness then searched the pocket and Caaton-Kowloon Railway have resigned Ile in a body. Their grievances are related are fit, and the former put up a good Streak (Mr. "Pollock), Phenomenal Dahlin found a revolver concealed there. gallop yesterday morning.
(Mr. Harriman), A.B. (M. Sewelly, called Sergeant Dungey, who was in the in a circular which is translated by the Canton Gazette from which we repro Gypsy Love (Ir. Buck).
duce the following paragraphs :-"
The race would appear to le betwees Seattle and Beauty Dahlia. Both poules
King Canute and Langaat, with their light imposts, "dre worth a ticket as a gamble.
The last-named may run in the Twicken- him Handicap., I started here, he is bound to be dangerous, especially withi 3ib. allowance. I fancy, however, that Mesurs, Dyes & Beith's candidate will prove the safest to follow. Of course, it is possible. Charcoal will be sent here. 1 s, he should win, despite his heavy impost,
For the "A" class, the field might Include some of the top-notchers like Char oal, Grey Knight, King of the Plains ned Spotted Sand. I am not banking on, any of these, however, and if any of them start punters should ignore my selections. As far as I could gather 'last n'ght. the Field will include: Clover Cluh (Mr. Stan- ton), Rothesay (31r. Patlock), Friarsfield (Mr. Davies), Golden Chrysanthemumn Sand, Mr. Davies). (Mr. Roda), Gypsy Lowe (3r. Buck), Carivity Shop (Mr. Namazee), Dictator er Phenomenal Dahlia (Mr. Harriman) Jumbo (Mr. St. Lawrence) and Haby Eyes t.-Comdr. Thompson).
If the above is a correct forcenst, 1 fancy Rothesay will again carry the red and while stripes to victory"...
For the Stakes, the field will probably Include: Grey Worn (Lt-Comdr Thomp son), Chicago (Mr. Stanton or Mr. Sewell), King of the Plains (Mr. Davies), Grey Streak or Blotting Paper (Mr. Pol Jack), Gold Leaf (3r. Harriman),
I doubt whether the extra blbs. will make much difference in the result be tween Grey Morn and Gold Leaf, com pared to last meeting. Chicago, however, may prove the third best on this occasion."
For the Cobham Pinté. I anticipate the ' following Jarge fold: Grey Knight" or Charcoal (Mr. Pollock), Dictator Dahlia (Mr Harriman), Saracen (Mr. Buck), Auchenreoch (Mr. Doyle), The Wasp (Mr. Roza), Solly (air. "Peat), Wimmeru (Mr. Gibson), Uncle Charlie (-), Strath- allan (Lt-Comdr. Thompson), The Critic (Mr. Sewell), Gimlet (Mr. Stanton).
Whatever Mr. Pollock rides should win, if Mr. Beith starts his nominations berc
The following may be saddled" for the Esher Handicap ("B" class): Magnificent Dahlia (Capt. Oxspring), Uncle All (Mr. Back), Beldorney Star (Mr. Harriman), Duke of Frisco (Mr. Seth), Gaudio (Mr. Doyle), Valiant (Mr. St. Lawrence), Jimmy Dad (Mr. Sewell), King Canuto (Mr. Davies).
(Continued on next Column).
For the last exeat the Seld may in- lude: Charcoal or Grey Knight (Mr. Pollock), Loch Bannoch (Lt. Cmdr. Thompson). Dictator Dahlia (Mr. Harri
an). Prohibition (Capt. Hall), Golen. Chrysanthemum (t. Roza). Spotted
| I expect this event to fall to Mr. Beith's nomination and imagine Char- coal will be saddled,, in view of Grey Knight's engagement in the Creat Métro- polita on Monday.
There may be many changes in the starters, and those who follow this paper's tips must act accordingly, always remem- hering that the conclusions are based so past public performances in the majority of cases, tempered with information gained during training.
first-class compartiment of the car on the lower deck and handed him the weapon..
Sergeant Dungey, in giving corrobora. We, workmen of the Canton-Kowloon dive evidence, stated that he found on Railway, have been in faithful service for examination that the revolver was fully a period of more than ten years, and loaded with are bullets, which had been during this long service nothing has hap Battened down to appear as dum-dua pened in regard to our work, and salary bullets. When charged at the Central question. On the 17th March last, the Police Station, defendant was asked Acting Superintendent (as Englishman) he wished to make a statement, and in jesued a notification that as the services reply said have nothing to say."
This statement, defendant, repeated in Court, and is Worship .committed him for triat at the next Criminal Sessions.
the Canton-Hongkong trains had not been resumed, it is hereby ordered that all the drivers he degraded (reduced) to their original posts and their salaries cut down
Aesarding to the byelaws of the Rail- way, the firemen and oilers of long service, and experience are subject to promotion to the post of drivers, and there is rule governing the demoting of drivers a reducing them to the grade of firemen and cilers with reduction of wages. With regard to the non-resump tion of the service of the Canton-Hong- kong trains, this has been stopped for quite a long time and was not caused by
TRADE MARK CASE, The adjourned case in which the Tia Po Lee firm of No. 99, Jervois Street. were summoned in connection with an alleged trade mark infringement came before Mr. J, R. Wood at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon. The charge was that on March 29th, 1924, at ourselves. Victoria, in this Colony they unlawfully "We appealed to the Chinese Engi- bad,-under the firm's control at the Conneers' Unico to be our mediators and they in turn approached the Acting naught Road West Go-downs, in their Superintendent with a view to having TWICKENHAM HDGr. (B. Cl., 1 Mile): possession for the purpose of trade, bags the matter settled amicably, but the Act-
My selections for to-morrow are:
TepoR STAKES (Mile):
1, Quab.
2. Jimmy Lad.
3, Scarecrow.
1, Seattle,
Beauty Dahlia
1. Uncle Charlie.
Rayfield a place if he starts: TWICKENHAM HDCP (A, C, 1 Mile)
1, Rothesay
9 Gypsy Love
3, Friarsfield.
AGGREGATE STAKES (} Mile)":
1, Grey Morn
2 Gold Leaf.
3, Chicago.
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CONTAM FLATE (1m., 165yds.);
1, Gray Kaight..
2, Wimmera.
3. Saracen...
EBBER HDCP. (B. Class, 14 Miles):
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1, Duke of Frisco.
2 Uncle Alf.
3. King Canute.
CLAYOATE PLATE (6" Furlongs):
1, Dyer & Beith's Selected."
2. Gypsy Love..
3 Grey Streak.
Esan Ener. (A. Glai), 17 Miles):
1, Charcoal
2 Spotted. Sand.
3 Dictator Dahlia.
of flour to which a false trade mark had ing Superintendent disdained to take any notice. Consequently, we resolved that been attachid, namely "the Kingfisher" the only course was to tender our resignu- trade mark of Mesara Dodwell and tions, which have been accepted by the
Acting Superintendent. ". | Company.
Mr M H. Turner appeared for the prosecution and Mr. C. A. S. Russ re- presented the defendante.
la adjourning the case sine die, His Worship' ordered that the flour bearing the alleged wrongful trade mark, should be turned over to Mesra. Dodwell and Company.
THE EARNSHAW ENQUIRY.
* TO. REȘUME NEXT WEEK.
blr. E. W. Hamilton announced yester
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POLICE COURT: ITEMS:
An Indian, who was arrested by the police on Wednesday night for dis- orderly conduct during a search carried this count at the Central Magistracy out by a police picket, was charged on yesterday before Mr. J. Wood, Berg. Dungey stated that although the man submitted to the search, he treated the polico to a flow of abusive language afterwards, Defendant, who failed to put appearance at Court, had his bail of $10 catrented by the order of His Wor ship;
day that, na Mr. II. W. Abbott, has re-
At the Marine Court yesterday, be turned to the Colony, the enquiry into the fore Lieut. Comdr. O F Hole, R.N.. facts relating to the death of Mr. R. the master of the Zee. Tiek launch wis Earnshaw will be resumed at the Kow-fined $10, with ten days hard labour in default, for using the wrong side of loon Magistracy, on Thursday next. the Southern Fairway.
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