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AN INVITATION TO SWATOW.
An interviewer in the M.-C. Daily News quotes hord Willingdon as saying he had not seen anything of the "much advertised anti-British feeling." The following points strike one in connection with this opinion
Mr. Edward S.. Little, commenting on this in a letter to our Shanghai conten porary writes:
(1) Three days is not leng interval in which to study such h question.
(2) The people he has met and the places in which he has met them wer not the places in which he would see any signs of such feeling.
(3) There is not an agitator or zowdy in Ching but who would lick Lord Willing [don'a boots including the soles if they thought there was a chance of getting a finger on the £14,000,000 gift he is reputed to be carrying.
Finally there is very little anti-Eritish feeling in China, except among illiterate students and paid rowdics and agitators Unfortunately, the respectable Chinese are terrorized by these rowdies and are afraid to come out in the open and express their views against these rogues.
Even the virulent Canton strike com mittee, could be bought over and made eagerly pro-British if they could get their hands on the rich loot in sight.
He
To give the matter a test, let Lord Willingdon go incognito without any suspicion of the 14 millioh to Swatow and Canton and advertise he is a Briton. would probably change his opinion.
INVITATION FROM A SWATOW RESIDENT.
A Swatow Resident follows up this letter with the following offer:
I have a furnished house in Swatow at present unoccupied except for an Indian watchman, and shall be delighted to plaen it at the disposal of Lord Willingdon or any other member of the Boxer Indenmity Commission free of charge.
There may be some difficulty in getting ashore at Swatow as sampans will not come near a British ship, and sampan men are liable to punishment by the Boycott Committed if they are caught serving British subjects. Since July last, sampans have been publicly burnt and their owners heavily fined for this offence. But if the difficulty of getting ashore can be overcome, the visitor will find himself in an excellent position for making frat hand observations on the question at
issue.
1 me afraid that I cannot offer more than the bare accommodation of my house, as all the domestic servants in Swatow in the employ of British subjects went on strike on July oth ns. armonstration of their feeling regarding the Shanghai Jay 30th episode, and have not yet returned
to work.
THE INVESTITURE BY H.R.H. PRINCE GEORGE.
DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT,
[BY A LADY WHO 'WAS PRESENT,]
As someone aptly remarked "It was not a jovial affair." But the most im pressive things in life seldom are. atmosphere seemed eharged with some- thing of the awe and reverence associated with a Sacred Service, perhaps ducnto H.M. S. Harkins band which produced a sonority „of sound almost - akin to an
organ.
The
Roughly 400 guesta both European and Chinese, all branches of the Colony being represented, assembled in hushed silenci in the Ball Room facing the dais. in through the open windows from the Suddenly the National Anthem swelled Cardon where His Royal Highness had arrived and was inspecting the Guard of Honour,
A flutter of excitement swept the close- packed. rows as the moment drew hear when to a burst of sound the procession entered the doorway. All present rose to
their feet.
The General's AD.C., resplendent in gold lace," was followed by the mem- bers of the Legislative Council lending
sombre note in their morning couts beside the Robes of the Bishop and the Chief Justice, the brilliant uniforms of the Admiral and the Commodore, and His Royal Highness himself, attended by Lieut. Halsey, R.N. As the Prince reach. ed the centre of the dais standing before. an old Chinese Chair of State, the music" ¦ vhanged từ Gad_Save the King, and a great wave of Loyalty and Patriotism seemed to sweep over the room and to envelope that slight boyish figure, repre- seating. His Majesty the King
Very handsome he looked, dignified and yet so natural, the Blue Ribbon of the Garter across his Naval uniform, and the Victorian Order among other Medals on his coat."Ay, but he's a bonaic ind, nad we're all in love with him," said a warm hearted old Scotchwoman, and she certainly reiterated the general thought.
His Royal Highness then scated him- self as did the general company, to listen to the reading in descriptive old English of the Royal Warrants by the Chief Justice, who ande a picturesque figure in crimson robes and white wig. For the moment it seemed as though some splendid old picture had come to life and was pouring forth sonorous words
As the Chief Justice concluded with a low bow, H. the Governor, supported by Sir Paul Chater and H.E. the G.O.C. entered. He Jawed when in the door- way,, again when halfway up the aisle, and a third time as he approached the dais. Finally he knelt before His Royal Highness, who ising, prerived the Sword from Lieut. Finney and touched the Governor on either shoulder.
After having the Insignia placed round his neck, and having been shaken by the band. Sir Cecil.took his stand to the right of the Prince. on the dais and slightly forward.
Exactly the same procedure was follow- ed, for the investiture of Sir Shou Son Chow who added another note of colour to the picture in his rich Chinese clothes. As. His Royal Highness stretched cut his hand to him perhaps some of the
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LOCAL RACING NOTES. PROGRAMME FOR FIRST EXTRA MEETING.
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Not including sub-griffins (which presum ably are also eligible), the entries should include: Daisy Dahlia, Melody Bablia, Bundoran, Bay of Beilingham, San Diego, Tacoma, Folly,Boaton, Cultra, Donag hadee, Reardan and Craigavad.
Supplies of food for Swatow are brought from Hongkong by British ships and landed by working parties of sailors from the British gunboat in the harbour. It will be necessary for anyone accepting my Chinese present thought of it as a friend- offer to go to the stores on the other side ly hand being stretched out to all China, of the harbour and carry his food from and a true thought it would have been the jetty to the house A launch, manned
[BY ARGUS] by British sailors, crosses the harbour. Mr. Halifax and Mr. Duncan received daily for that purpose. The jetty to which their decorations in much the same way,
Entries for the first extra meeting. the launch comea is about one mile dis only standing instead of kneeling. The to be held under the auspices of the tant from my house, but it is quite a Punjabis Officers made gallant figures as Hongkong Jockey Club at Happy Valley pleasant walk in this season of the year. they bowed and saluted, after the in- It will be less pleasant, however, investiture of Subidar, Mejor Fasal with on Saturday, April 3rd, close to the spinner.
the U.B.I. But the award of the Royal Secretary, s/o Linstead and Davis, Water for drinking and cooking can also Albert Medal to Mr. George White Alexandra Buildings, at noon, on Satur Plate "B' Class Handicap (6 furlongs). aroused most enthusiasm, at the con- day next. The programme, issued yes clusion of Comdr. Hole's account of the
The last named has been purchased by Mesars. Texter and Abraham, whose re turn to ownership will be generally wel comed..
The penultimate race is the Hainten
Handicap and "Local "Option" Cup
The last event is the Lincolnshire
miles).
It is open to China ponies, the first prize being a Cup presented by Mr. B.
Ponies, in addition to those airendy
be obtained from a spring about a mile from the house. Charcoal is the most convenient fuel for cooking in present cir heroic episode for which the medal was terday, contains seven events. cumstances, and this had best be carried given, there was one feeble elap which in a ricksha.
The fret event, March Stakes (5 for The novelty of seeing was almost shamefacedly silenced. But longs) is timed to start at 2.30 p.m. ItD. F. Beith with 8450 added. foreign Imperialist pushing a rickshat was an index of the general feeling laden with fuel and stores along the Bund which would have vented itself in a is confined to subscription griffins of has quite worn off and the students of thunder of applause if everyone had not any season, which have never won an
mentioned, which are certain to be seen the Swatow Academy now evince no felt themselves to be in Church
out at the meeting, if all goes well, are due interest in the spectacle.
official race, whether starters and all eyes were again rivetted on the runners allowed 3 lbs. Jockey allowance. Call, Blotting Paper. The Geezer, The God Save the King again pealed forth Weight for inches as per scale. Unplaced by Messrs. Albert and Arnold), Home or not Demon Boy, Arabian Parrot (now owned youthful figure in the centre of the dais. Quietly he passed down the aisle with
can alat be claimed.
It would be advisable to take a goud supply of clean kuen as there are no facilities for washing clothes. My house, however, has the great advantage of being
Of the ponies now in training, the right on the sea shore, and this will be fed by the others on the dais in proces- Beacon Dabli, Invader, King's Favourite. a smile and a bow here and there follow-following are eligible: Golden Pheasant, found a great convenience in disposing of refuse.
sion.
Bay of Naples, Rechabite, The Gowk.
Regent and possibly Dobbin.
Thus prospects for average fields are by no means gloomy.
LADY SEVERN's cur, It is possible that H.EM.'s Consul may the Guard of Honour as His Royal High-class Handicap (6 furlongs).
The Royal Salute was again given by Next comes the Hainton Plate "A"
Mention was made in my last notes of he able to invite the visitor to an occa
the Cup, which Lady Severn has kindly. sional meal, as after being without ser.
ness drove away in the car which he had The third event is the Polo Pony presented for the encouragement vants for four months he managed to
ordered to be opened, although it was Scurry (3 furlongs), open to bond fide Novice Riders. The conditions are:- Ret some from another part of China. But
raining heavily on his arrival
polo ponies, approved by the Committee Jockeys, who have not won five fat as these servants dare not show them history of the Colony. As someone reconditions ars catchweights 188 lbs., to be mencement of the Extra Meetings" Sea Se ended a unique ceremony in the of the Hongkong Polo Club. The other races in Hongkong or China at the cons selves outside the Consulate compound and all the food for them and the Con marked "If the Prince had been an old ridden by playing members of the son, are eligible. The Cup will be award- sul's family has to be carried to the. Con grey-beard there would not have been H.K.P.C. This event should attract a ed at the end of the season to the Jockey sulate by foreigners, it would be unfair the same charm attached to it."
large field.
scoring most marks at: the Extra Meet expect the
As it was there was something very customary hospitality
The First Aggregate Stakes (1 mile) ings, counting 4 points for a first, 2 for accorded to distinguished visitors." compelling in the sight of this youthful comes next. It is open to all China
a second and 1. for a third." As Mr. Little says, there is very little Prince representing, in one of the ponics. Conditions are catchweights at It is to be hoped that the Cup will anti-British feeling except among students farthest spots of the Empire, his Father, 149 lbs. Winners of an open race or open encourage more of the younger set to and agitators, bus the latter are in com.the, King-Emperor.
grifin race, valued 8800 or over; or ride, but owners must also do their bit. plete control in Kwangtung. For them,
ponies which have won the aggregate Men are not going down, morning after the anti-British movement is the finest
prize in the Gymkhana Stakes or Aggte-morning, during the training season, to form of money-making ever discovered."
gate Stakes in any season to carry 5 lts. watch Chinese riding work." extra. Non-winning subscription griffins
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I sincerely hope that they will make a
The entries may well include: Sun- Dr. H. B. Mellon, of the Health Depart close study of the activities of the Kuo- Mr. Lindsell and Major Willson burst Rese, Bundoran, Bay of Belling ment, sailed by the sa. President Monroe. mintang in South China and its policy sa adjudicated together at the Central ham, San Diego, Tacoma, "Folly, Boston, for Naples. Dr. Mellon, who is going expressed in the speeches of Chou En Lai Magistracy yesterday, when the two Cultra, Donaghadee, Saracen, Beardan, Home on leave, has been a staunch sup and other Bolshevik leaders.
Chinese, who were arrested by Sub Craigavad, Brigade Call, Grey Streak, porter of the turf during his stay here ands the basis of this ilk into whose Inspector Shannon, st, the Bunghom Fireworks, Total Abstinence, Saligia, and has been interested in the ownership hands the business of administering the Wharf, were charged with possession of September, Loch Bannoch and Rothesay Boxer Indemnity Fund would fall.
of one or two ponies, which unfortunate. However. Farm One of the defendants was found Gymp and Wimmera are not includedly did not prove profitable.
to the carrying a brass pot, in which one as I doubt thair being ready in time for when he returns, I expect his colours will hundred rounds of ammunition were con- the first meeting.
again be seen on the local course. and, it, cealed. Two revolvers were found in The fifth race on the card is the Canis to be hoped, that they will be carried' a bundle of clothing, which the other wick Maiden Plate and "Local Option "more to the fore. man was carrying.
Cup (1 mile 165 yards).
By the Empress of Canada, sailing on The first defendant pleaded guilty, and
The word maiden is misleading, since Friday, three more well-known racing also stated that he had given the bundle winners are eligible. The conditions are: personalities are leaving for a holiday at The anti-cyclone has strengthened of clothing, in which the revolvers were For grifins of this season. Weight for Home. They are M. and Mrs. T. E. slightly. The depression over Indo- found, to the second defendant to carry inches as per scale. Winners of one race Pearce and Mr. C. A. Peel, China is filling up. Strong monsoon may for him. The second defendant did not 5 lbs. cxtra; of two races 7 lbs. extra; Mr. Pearce is well known as the lead- be expected along the B.E. Comat of know what the bundle contained.
of three or more races 10 lbs. Griffins ing spirit in the Dynasty Stable, while : China and fresh monsoon over the North- The first defendant was sentenced to that have not been placed are allowed 5 Mr. Peel has been an indefatigable worker four years imprisonment with hard lbs. Jockey allowance can also be claim- as an official for the Extra. Meetings sad Local forecast: N.E. winds, fresh, over- labour; and the second defendant was ed. The first prize is a Cup presented was the owner of Bolly until a "low cast, drizzle and mist.
discharged
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