HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
MESSAGE ON NATIONAL DEFENCE
CABLES
UNITED STATES IS NOT MUCH READIER
RACING NOTES
NOW THAN IN 1917.
PREPARATION FOR THE President Roosevelt
ANNUAL MEETING
List Of New Australians And Sub-Griffins
By Last Quarter"
OWNERS, TRAINERS AND RACING enthusiasts have thronged the rails this last month carefully watching the new ponies being put through their early preparation work for the 1939 Annual Race Meeting, which commences on Saturday, February 25. With a larger number of Australian and China subscription griffins than in for mer years, and indications of the same support in respect to Derby griffins, the meeting should produce the best racing the Colony has enjoyed for a long period.
Urges Appropriation
Of Over $500,000,000
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Reuter)-President Roosevelt's special message on national defence was presented to Congress to-day.
It deprecated the yielding to hysteria, but pointed out that Bid not although America entered the war on April 8, 1917, she participate in any major engagement until the end of May, 1918. Even as late as the autumn of 1918, the American armies at the front used almost exclusively French and British artillery and air- craft. This showed that in 1917, America was not ready to conduct large-scale land and air operations.
"Relatively, we are not much readier to-day than then, and we cannot guarantee a long period, free from attack. In which we could prepare.
Owing to their earlier arrival, the Australian subscription ponies
"It is most imperative that the are more advanced in training than others, but in view of the pub-i lication of the usual training times. and to assist enthusiasts to present needs lead me to recom- more readily follow these performances, I append below a list of the mend appropriation at this session, with the great speed possible, of Australian and China pony subscription griffins, with details as re-
$525,000,000, approximately
of gards colour, height and ownership. This list is complete but for a few exceptions and the names of those missing will be published in
due course.
As from next Saturday and every following week, I shall en- deavour to give readers a brief outline of the work being done at the Valley and comments as regards the various candidates. list of the Derby griffins will be published as soon as all the per-
tinent data has been collected.
A
CHINA PONY SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS
Brand No...
H.K.
235 Aha
280 Alpha
281
208 Millefolre
OWNER
14.0 G: G. N. Tinson Foursome.
Buccaneer
14.0 S. L. K.
Brown 13:2 Li and Lis.
Chcs.. 13.3 Manetta
13.3 5. M. K.
133 L. T. F.
...Grey 14.1 14.1 ..Ches. 14.0 Dynasty
which approximately $210,000,000 will actually be spent by the the Treasury before the end of fiscal year. June 30, 1940.
"It is proposed that $300,004, 000 should be appropriated for the purchase of several types of aeroplanes for the army, and this should provide for a minimum increase of 3,000 planes.
"The appropriation bill can be "A survey indicates that of this quickly enacted, and I suggest sum, approximately $415,000,000 that $50,000,000 of the $300,000,000 should be allocated for the new for aeroplanes should be made needs of the army. $65,000,000 for Immediately avaliable in order to the navy, and $1,000,000 for train-correct-the present lag in aircraft
production due to idle plants."
ing civilian air pilots.
SOVIET PLANES OVER JAPANESE
TERRITORY
The Japanese Government has protested to the Soviet authorities against the alleged Alight of Soviet planes over Japanese territory in Saghallen island on two occasions, says a "Reuter" report from Tokyo.
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5,500 PLANES THIS YEAR The American aircraft industry produced 1,800 military, planes in 1938 and can produce. 5,500 in 1939, according to a statement issued ten pressed men." yesterday by the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce after Pre- sident Roosevelt's defence message.
CCD- The statement says that trary to the popular belief that American Aviation is now near production capacity, some of the most important of their factories have practically no business.
Nazi Troops Massing On
Dutch Frontier
PARIS. JAN. 13 (REUTER)—HITLER HAS INFORMED MUSSO-. LINI that important military measures will be taken along the Dutch frontler next Tuesday, states Madame Genevieve "L'Oeuvre."
AUSTRALIAN SUBSCRIPTION PONIES
OWNER
14.3 Li Shlu Hang 14.3 Li Po Chun- 14.3 Diamonds
NAME
Colour Height Bay
14.0
Necan
Bay
13.2
243
Andiamo
..Buy
13:2
T. M.. Gregory Mrs. H. Seth
295
Argon
..Grey
13.2 C. E. T.
251
Ascot Vale
Black
14.1 Eu Tong Sen
202 Avalon
Grey
13.3 P. P. B. & Co.
282
Battleship
.ches.
228 Black Diamond
Dun
13.3" 6.W: Tang 13.2 Diamonds
261
Blaisdon
.Bay
217
Bogey
Ches.
13.3
231
Bressay
Ches.
14.1
T. and E.
235
Calientito
Grey
13.2
Primos
268
Captain Hook
Ches.
14.0
234
Celtic Star
.Bay
268
Charcoal
258
Chatterbox
229
Coral Star
Black
221
Cyclone
.Dun
14.1 C. H.
206
Devon Dumpling
Grey
13.3 Lady Northcote
253
Dow Jones
.Grey
14.1 Hope
204
Drum Major
.Bay
13.3 Mrs. Eu Tong Ben
256
Fairchild
Bay
13.2 Dr. Lee Shiu Kee
255 February 4th
.Black
13.3
M. A. H.
Tabouls
in
257
Gallant Marshal .....4..
Black
14.0 Winner
273
Gaucho
.Black
14.0 Chalu Cheong Fan
242
Geordle
....Grey
13.3 G. W. Sewell
201. Gog
..Grey
14.1
Mrs. F, C. Hall
203
Gold Tower
..Bay
288 Green Bay
.Ches.
13.3
L. Dunbar
These measures, according to Madame Tabouls, will be taken understand that the with the object of "making the democracies Reich generals are of the opinion that the present moment is favour- able for an international adventure."
Guiness Time
..Ches.
14.0 H. Leigh
222. Heddon
.Black
14.1
Gredka
232
Wild Bear
.Ches.
13.2 L Bros.
230 High Tower
264 King Kong
..Bay
9. S. Li Cocoa
275
Wild Bull
Ches.
13.2 Lan
211 Willynilly
.Ches.
13.3 J. Lo.
216
King's Envoy .......
205
.Cream
13.2 LA and Edgar
263 Kút Cheung
..Ches.. 13.2 Jolly Company
210
.Grey
140 J. H. Jessen
290 Lambeth Bridge
..Bay
13.3 Mrs. Pearce
240
:Bay
13.3 Tasma
239
Magog
.Orey
14.0 Mrs. F. C. Hall
254
.Dun
13.2 Dynasty
.272
Marksman
.Bay
14.0
Anharry.
275 Matador ·
...Bay
14.1
Black and White
994. Mayfair Court
.Ches.
14.1 T. K. L.
288 Mercury
..Ches.
13.2
Chao and
Brand No.
Chanson Feng
J C
NAME
Colour Height
283 Milleaye
259 Mongol
Ches. 13.3 John Peel .Brown
John Reel 13.2 ...Ches. 13.2 Relation
I
44 A Roaring Time...
11A Testing Tume
Brown Bay
274. Musketeer
.Ches.
13.2 Henry
38 African Diamond
..Bay
287 National Honour
.Ches.
14.0 Yeung Bros.
37 Ajax
.Brown
14.2 Commodity
225 National Justice
Bay
13.2 Yeung Bing Yuen
14 Amber II
..Bay M
14.2 Luminous
245 National Liberty
Cream
14:0
Why
..Bay
282
National Service
.Ches.
14.0
W. K. Yeung
.Bay
271
Ned Bedford
Grey
- 13.3
14.3 L. Dunbar 14.1 Mr. and Mrs.
Stanton
315
Old Fashioned
Grey,
13.3
Brown
228 Opening Katamari
.Ches
14.1 K. C. C.
233 Oranje.Boven
.Ches.
14.0
Hollandia
248 Pall Mall
.Dun
14,0 K. F. Wong
50 Cockleroi
241
Pawner
.Bay
13.3
Mrs. Dunbar
39 Danielle
270 Patriotle Day
.Bay
14.1
C. 5. N.
45 Devonian
..Bay
224
Phoenix;
..Grey.
13.3 L. W. F.
47 Eve of Shyness
.Bay
293 Port Rush
Ches.
13.3 Mrs. J. H. Taggart
35 Funders River
.Bay M
14.3
247
Radlum Star,
Black
13.3 C. N. K.
€2. Gale
..Brown
218 Ringmaster
Ches.
14.0
Wong Bui Ngau
20 Gold Label
246
Rose Day
Ches.
13.3 Chau Bros.
57 Helaz
..Bay Bay
292
Rostrevor
.Bay
13.3 Mrs. J. H. Taggart
244 Sea Captain
.Ches.
32 Helium
278 Bea Chief
Ches.
31 High Jump
200
Sea Horse
Grey.
14.0 8. T. Willamson
23 Janber
14.2 Marber 1
223
Silver Star
.Grey
13.3 E. 8. K.
5 Jupiter
..Br. M
14.2. L. B.
212 Skip
Bay
14.0 Craigs
25 King's Herald
.Bay
14.2 Dynasty
279
Smiling Time
Bay
13.3 Misa Li Po Chun
24 Laff At That
.Br. M
14.2 Seth
289
Snowstorm
.Grey
13.2 Moller and
6 Lamplight
.Bay
14.1 Cire
27 Loquacious
..Bay
14.3, Manetta
219 Some Hope
Ches.
-13.3 Lucky
18 Magicaarina;
240 Sports Gesture
..Grey
14.1. Sports.
291 Sports Venture
Cream
236 Starlet
..Don ·
269 Strathbannock
Ches.
284 Talkative.......
207 Tasman
Bay .Grey
14.0
13.2 Hollandia
237 Thanksgiving Day.
..Black
13.2 Dr, S. N. Chau
1 Rivulet
260 This Time
..Bay
14.0 Li Po Chun
28 Ruby Star
Bay
214 The Buccaneer
.CheB.
132 8. W. Lee
54 Schmetterling
.Bay
227 The Grey Tiger
Grey
14.1 Tester and
21
Sea King
41 Sea Prince
..Bay
14.1 8: T. Williamson
250 The Mermaid
Ches.
14.0 Fish
12 Serenade
Brown
14.2 Wayfoong
252 The Bpirit of St. Louis
Bay
43 Bouthern Star
.Br. M
14.1 C. W. K.
10. Strathfyne
.Brown
267 Tiger Eyes
Skew.
19 Bydney Lad
..Bay
14.3 Lucky
277 Torridge
Grey
13.3 Gredka
56 Tarzan
..Brown
14.3 Yick Chim
220 Total Loss
Ches.
13.2 Choy Wing Chul
& Co.
22 Victory Day
238 Welcome
Bay
'il Chuong Huyen
2 Winfred
208 West Lake
Chea.
14.0 Lui
4 Yue Yee
213 Whirlwind
Grey
15
29
298: Wilber
Grey
30
Eu Teng Ben
Shields and
Stantony
13.3 S. T. Williamson .. 14.0 S. T. Wiliamson
Johannessen
14.0 Eports
14.0 Lopes and Laing
14.1 J. F. MacGregor
Manetta
Abraham
13.3 Dr. Lee Shin Kee and 8. W. Lee.
13.3. Dr. S. To Wong
13.2 Moller and "
Johannessen
་
13.2 Marber 1.
59 Baffin Bay
52 Balatoc
'58 Bruno
9 Cairnsmore.
55 Candlelight
46 Chiltern
51 Murrumbidgee .... #1, National Victory
16 Olympiad Court
33 Poconos
53 Pumpernickel
8 Rising Star
60 Triumphant Day
14.3 G. Trevertor. -Brown 14.2 John Peel
.14.2 "Cire .Bay
Brown
.Ches.
..Bay M
14.3 Mrs. Eu Tong Sen
14.2 John Peel
14.2 S. W. Lee
14.3 Lady Northcote
14.3 Eve
Gredka
14.2 C. H.
14.3 L. T. F.
14.2 Mr. and Mrs...
Stanton
..Ches. M 14.1, Dr. Lee Shul Kee ..Bay 14.2 8. B. LI ....Ches. M
..Ches. M 14.2 Commodity
14.3 Gredka Bay
14.3 T.. K. L.
.Bay M
(14.2. Why"
Brown
.Bay
.Boy
Bay
14.3 Mrs. Dunbar
14.2 J.-H. Jessen
14.2 8. L. K.
.Ches. M 14.2 Lan
.Ches...
.Brown
14.3 E. 8.-K.
-14.2 Mrs. MacGregor
14.2 S. T. Williamson
14.2 J. F. MacGregor
.14.3 Chau Bros.
.Bay M 14.2 Dr. 8. N. Chau
.Er. M
..Brown
.Bay ..Bay
Brown
14.2 Li Bros.
14.3 Jolly Company
14.3 Li and Edgar
14.3 Mrs. Pearce 14.3 Tasma
I am not being too generous when I state that these men are the backbone of the Empire. Thank God the Volunteer move- ment is spreading and growing under the wise guidance of auch men as one always finds at the head of each local organisation- I see many in this Colony, headed by His Excellency himself. We are approaching steadily towards the completion of a ̈ gigantic and splendid result.
· CUMMODORE DICKEN
Commodore Dicken said:-
"THE
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i am grateful for this oppor- VOLUNTEERS DECORATED
I
tunity to thank Commander Petrie
for his whole-hearted co-operation with me and to congratulate the Force on the great progress made during the time I have been in Hongkong and the measure of eff- ciency obtained which is most satisfactory.
I would stress the importance of Officer of the Watch duties and
BY H.E. THE GOVERNOR
MALL BUT EXTREMELY SMART. That perhaps is the best des-
Scription of the parade that was held at volunteer Headquarters
last evening when His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry North- cole, K.C.M.G.. presented 18 members of the Force with the Efficiency Medal.
The parade was under the com- the medal, the latter because the Rule of the Road in your instruc-mand of Lieut. Col E. J. H. Mit-break in his service of over 24 tion, it is vital to you and governschell while the Commandant, Col. years keeps him from winning a all the technical side of training.
HON. MR. SHIELDS
H. Rose met His Excellency on ar-clasp. The same mixture is offer- rival. Sir Geoffry was attended by ed to Staff Sergt. Strange, whose Honorary Commander the Hon. Capt. H. 8. Batty-Smith, A.DC18 years of service is similarly
ond Lieut. H. A. de Barroe Botelho, i broken. Hon AD.C. Lady Northcote arrived together with His Excellency.
Mr. Shields said:-
training.
THE GUESTS
The principal guests were:-
GOVERNOR'S SPEECH
TWO POINTS
It is most gratifying to the Commanding Officer and all ranks,
There are at the moment only at the end of another year's train-
two points which I wish to mention ing, to know that they continue to
Immediately on arrival His Ex-in connection with the Corps in merit the approval of the Com- mander-in-Chief and also Com-cellency addressed the parade as general Firstly, recruitment: the modore who since his arrival in follows: The number of medals and increase in the non-Chinese ranks Hongkong has always taken the clasps that it is my privilege to is gratifying so far as it goes, but keenest interest in our welfare and present to-day speaks highly in there is still room for plenty more commendation of the Corps, but I which I hope wil soon be filled. should like to take this opportunity The new Chinese Company and to express my personal satisfaction, the Lyon Light Section shew great as your Honorary Colonel, at the promise, I am told, especially when recent reports upon the Corps' regard is had to the short time. eficiency and keenness which I which they have had for training. have received.
Secondly, the tour-day camp: 1 learned with pleasure that this was a great success from the points of view of both attendance and the Increased scope for training which It gave. I have little doubt that last year's experiment will become the practice of future years; fur- thermore I venture to express the hope that four days is to be re- garded not as a maximum but as a stage towards even better things. With that, 'I will wish you all
con-
HE. the Governor, Sir Geotry Northcote, HE the Commander in-Chief, Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble, Commodore E. B. C. Dicken, Commodore R. R. McGrigor, Col N. M. S. Irwin, Hon. Mr. S. Caine, Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Hon. Condr. A L.. Shields, Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro, Jr. E. Cock, D. C. Edmondston, 3. Barrow, Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, H. V. Wildin- son, V. D. Sorby, Comdr. H. T. Rust. Coudr. W. P. McCarthy, Comdr. H. M. Montague (Ret'd),.) Pay. Comdr. H. G. Oswin,, Lt:-Col. H. B. Rose, Lt. Col. H. B. Helt, C. I wish particularly to con- success in 1939 and proceed to the Champkin, S. Rampden Ross, G. gratulate Major Jarvis on quality-real business of the day.
t offer my hearty gratulations to all those whom Sach I am about to decorate. long and steady service is of immeasurable value to a Corps of this nature, both for the ex- ample which it sets within and for the attraction which it hàs, or should have, to non-mem- bers to join and to try to attain to similar distinctions.
THE RECIPIENTS
W.. R. McCammon, G. White, L.-ing for the Eticiency Decoration Comdr. J. O'B. Milner-Barry, Lt.- and CBM Bolt on gaining, his Comdr. H. G. St. J. Bury, Lt, Condr. second clasp; he is one of the His Excellency then decorated D. V. Sprague, Lt.-Comdr. P..H, oldest members and has over 32 the following:-- Mathieson, Lt.-Comdr. D. G. Clark, years continuous service to his Major 8. Jarvis, M.C., E.D. (De- Lt. J. P. Gunner, Capt. W. Whit-credit-a fine record. To another coration), 8/8gh H..E Strange marsh, Capt. 8. H. Batty-Emith, old member, C.Q.M.S. Millington, I'(Medal); 2nd Lieut." W. E. Comm. "Gunner, L. 8. Cooper and offer mixed congratulations". and Owen (Medal), Private W. M., others.
.condolences, the former on gaining | Groves (Medal), L/Cpl. A. J.-Wad -
Japanese, Placing Every. Obstacle In Way Of
[
British Trade
more (Medal), Sergt. C. S. Coom (Medal), - C.Q.MS, J. G. Hooper (Medal), Corp). E. J. J. Spradbery (Medal), Private A. LAG. Eastman (Medal), Private J. Choa^(Medal), Piper G. Nisbet (Medal), CQM.B. [H. J." Millington M.M. (Medal), L/Bgt. B R de Silva (Medal), Private J. H. Geiling (Medal); C.SM. T. Bolt (2nd Clasp). C.8M, G. G. Stopani-Thomson (Medal), C.QMS. H. L. Lockhart (Medal), Cpl. T. "Seddon "(Medal).
LONDON, Jan. 13. (Reuter)—The Government find means of abating "Dally Mall" to-day features on its this unfair pressure, British trade principal page a.description by a în China will cease to exist, Tientsin correspondent of a voyage "Reuter" learns that the Japan along the China coast ports show-exe are not taking offcial notice ing how the Japanese are placing at present of the recent newspaper every obstacle in the way of Brt-reports that Britain is preparing "After the ceremony Hia · Excel- tish commerce and stressing that active measures for the defence of leney and party adjourned to the foreign business opinion in North British trade and the open door but | Headquarters where 'cocktail and China is that, unless the British will await something more définite, refreshments were served."
COCKTAIL PARTY