The SCURRY STAKES ; Sweepstakes of $tovich, | for all bond fidr Griffins at the date of Entry i sub-cription griffins'ofthis season 1893-93, 20. winners allowed rolbs; weight for inches Oce mile.
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M. Buxcy's b. Islander, tost. glb...Mr. Master 1 Mr. Buxey's gr. Flashlight, 1st, rib............
Mr. Crawford a Mr. Boxey declared to win with Islander. Islander cantered in front of his stable.com. panion and passed the past a lengib shead in a min. 45 secs.
The FXCHANGE PLATE, presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong, -fy Chins' portes; weight for laches ; winners of Ashley, Fonchow, Lesitano or Hongkong Club Cups at this meeting fibs, extra; entrance $10 sccond pony to receive $50. One-mile- and-ihree-quarters.
Mr. Trebau's d. Bovril, rist, 1lb. Mr. Soon Mr. T. ylor's gr. Reciprocation, 10%), glb. ............
Mr. Midwood a Mr. John Peel's gr. Varrant, 'aist, gib. (incl.
'b. ex)
........Mr. Hough Mr. Buxey's gr. Beld Heart, 11st, Tib: ............
Mr. Master o Mr. White's gr. Viper, 11xt. 4lb. Mr. Hart-Buck o Vagrant and Bovri, divided 'favo itiam, with Bal Heart a's only fancied. To a good stant Bayrafe pay in tent of Bid Hat and Keeprecater, the outer pale lying off for the fat mil. At the three-quarter mllo start Ang past gant challenged Bevell, but the dun erily bed his own, and de wing further away 26 th race past the vilogs, malatained bis advrriage to the end, and win every by two leighs fum edp orator who came very ganely the straight, Mr. Taylor's gry Yathy Vagrant for sceand movoy by a length. Bold Heart and Viper finished is the order
named, many lengths xway, Time, 3 min, so
secs.
The GERMAN, CUP, Presented by Members of the German Club-for Subscription Griffins of the Season, 1892.93, only; weight for inches; Entrance $10 Second Pony to receive ball the Entrance money. One-mile- and-a-quarter.
Mr. Crawford o
Mr. Derick-Hunter's gr. Steadfast, lost. 12lb.
Ms. Midwood I Mr. J. D. Humphreys' ch. Varuna, rost. Izib,
Mr. Hast Buck 2 Mr. Buxcy's gr. Colonist, rest. 4lb. Mr. Master 3 Mr. Haut-Buck's gr. Mervyn, 1ost. 6lb.......... Mr. Kesteven's gr. Assyrian, rost. gib. Mr. May Capt, Thomas' b Stonehenge, 1ost, talb......
Mr. Hough o Mr. White's br. Amenable, 118". Tib........
Mr. Sassoon o Mr. Cruickshank's gr. Switchback, 111t xlb...
Owner o The Valley Skoa winner was most in demad, but was clos ly pressed in public voritism by Steadfast, while Amenable and Ston Lenge bd, numerous backeas. The race seguir l'ile der tion, Varuna led the van, cl.sely pressed by Col nist and Stonehenge, until a quaiter of a mile from home, where Stea fast rushed through and; cu ting down the che tut in a few strides, won very exally by thice len ths, with C. lonist a fair third, mt, 2 min. 448 secs..
The PROFESSIONAL CUP," presented, for all China ponies weight for inches; winners of one Race at this meeting, yib. extra ; of two cr more race, to lb. extra; previous non- stricts to carry zzat; entrance $10; second
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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1393.
Mr Jhn Peel's d. Liberty, rest, glb. incl. 7b.
Ex) ...............................Mr. Hough o Tae Derby winner was strongly fanted and of er mek ng all he rantg, he came of la sway from Tor:high in the straight and schler. dan sy vi tay in the wanderfully fast time, considering his w igh', of 3 min. 18 iets. The NAVY CUP. Presented by Officers of H.M. Fleet, for all China Poules: Weight for inches; Previous winners at this Meeting of one Rice, 5 lb, extri; of two Races, 7 lb. extra ; and of three or mere Rices, so Jb. extra ¡ Non-startera at ibls Meeting excluded ; Entrance $10; Second Pony to receive balf of the Entrance money. One-mile and-a-half, Mr. Buxey's g. HameGuard, 12st, zib (5lb.ex)
Mr. Masteri
Mr. John Peel's g. Talisman, 1st, rib, (gib,
cx.).
...........................Mr. Hough 3 Mr. George H. A. Willis' cr. Parmesan, tit.
115. n .......................Dr. Meadon 3 Home Guard, who was regarded as a 'moral,' assumed the lead from Talisman after going balf the journey, and never afterwards being spproached won in a canter by fous lengths. Parmesan was a very bad third." Time, 3 min. 171 Kec.
The WELTER STAKIS, for all China Ponies; weight 1211. Previous winners at this meet- fug, 7 lb. extra; entrance $5, with too added. One mile,
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Viruan had deprived Gofoolst of the beat and | Mr. Busty's g. Flashlight, rast, zlb, mente ra ed up the bills pursued by Mr. Buxey'ı
Mr. Crawford 1 grey, Juniper and Ameuable. Close order was Mr. Baxey's w. Torchlight, sost, 12lb
akin opposite the village, but on entering the
Mr. Master 2 raight Varona, who awerved out from the Mr John Peel's d. Liberty, ost, talb, rallell in front, and fifty yards fr the winning tot was a clear length 'ahead, || with Assyrian, on the rails and Juniper, in the middle of the course, looking formidable. In a mut exciting race home Assyrian galeed a shori-head verdici, a similar distance separating Varuna and Jusiper. Tume, 311, 638, 1.39 and
1.4.
The CHALLENGE CUP; Value 100 guineis, for China pantes; to be won two years consecu tively by a pony or paries the bond fide pro-
perty of the same owner; weight for inches; entrance (forced) $5, but opti inal to suberip. tion griffing of this season, 1892-93 ; fiat pony to receive 70 per cent,; second, so per cent.; ard third, to per cent of entrance mar cy. One-mile-and-three-quarters.
Mr. Baxey's gr. Home Guard, 11st. tib.........
Mr. Master')
Mr. Treban's d. Bovril, 119t. 11b..Mr. Sason 2 Mr. John Feel's gs. Talisman, 21st. 11b...
Mr. ough 3 Mr. John Feel's gr. Solace, 1st. tlb............
Mr. Cruickshank Mr. Tayldi's gr. Frelgraf, 11st, 1lb.......Owner o Home Guard was freely backed ngalost the field, Bovril alone of the others appearing to Mr. John Peel's gr. Merry Thought, rast, ylb... have any chance on public running. To a good Mr. Hough I start Bovril cut out the work from Talisman, the Mr. Buxer's b Mountaineer.Mr. Master a favorire lying third, the other pair be'ng out Mr. Burcy' gr. Royalty............Mr. Sassoon 3 piced from the fall of the flag. The Exchange Mr. Boyd's in. Dunoon.....Mr. Marshall ö Plate winner kept well in front for the first seven Mr. Taylor's Rt. Freigraf.............Owner a furlongs, although closely hunted by Talisman,the My Thought waited en bis opponents until gallant old grey lying third, and pu'ling double. a quarter of a mile from home, from which point Half a mile from home the E-o champion was he came clear away, and won In a canter. Al-paced and a few sitides further Home Guard god race for second and third places between was on terms with the staying dun, and had Mountaineer, Royalty and Duno n resulted in drawn clear at the top of the straight. Bovril, the order named. Time, 3.64 1/5, 1.373 and a hard ridden by Mr. Sassoon, struggled gamely, main 93 secs."
bot his bolt was shot, and in the last quarter Mr. Buxey's game poay went clean away and won with ridiculous case by ave lengths Talisman was an indifferent third, and the other pair were almost distanced. Time, 3 min. 53 secs. The LADIES' PERSE, for all China ponies: weight for lachen; all ponies not subscription griffins that have been placed, 3lb. extra previous non-starters at this meeting salb. extra ; winners, not subscription griffins, 718)| extra; entrance $5; seven furlongr. Mr. Cass' cr. Primrose, 111, rib...Mt. Taylor Mr. John Peel's gr. Meny Thought, rat. Bib,
(incl. 7lb. ex.)................... .....Mr. Hough 2 Mr. Darius' gr. Parpatse, rost. 12lb. Mr. Master 3 Mr. Heinrich's bk, Black Pearl, rast, Bib. (incl.
THIRD DAY,-SATURDAY, 25TH FIDIUARY. Wretched weather, but a fairly large atten- dance. The Band of "The Shropshired" again tendered excellent service. The racing generally washer and away the best of the meeting, and the in-and-out rooning was so conspicuode that anywhere bat in Hongkong the Stewards would have wanted to know, don't ye know." Bat China ponies are kittle cattle and their eccentrici les have to bespecially allowed for. The ball was set a-rolling with the Civil Service Cup for "subs, and although Mr. Hart Backe had made the inexcusable mistake of "plating" Varuna, the speedy littl chesnut was made a rollicking favourite, even in fice of his 7lba. penalty. The extra penalty and the plates made the difference, and Assylan, who ran a good second to Varuna to the Valley Stakes-although a crowd of idiots didn't remember that interesting fact-was most pluckily ridden by Mr. Paddy May, of our best local amateurs,
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Mr. Hough 3 Mr. J. D. Humphreya' ch. Varuna, fuit: glb... fisch,, 71 x.). Mr. Hart Back o reither was ever in the hunt, Flashlight making Torchlight and Liberty were the favoiller, but the whole of the running and winning easily from his stable companion by a couple of lengths, with Liberty a poor third. The penalled "sub" was never prominent at any part of the race. Time a mín, 177 secs.
The CONSOLATION STARTS, for all beaten Chios ponies at this meeting; weight for luches; entrance $5, with groo added for the first pony; second pony to receive $50 Once round, Mr. Derick-Hunter's br. Timekeeper, rost. gib.
Mr. Midwood r
Mr. Littlejoba's gr. Blooming Heather, 1ost. ommons last night, sald the Government were
12lb.
Mr. Maclean 2||ronsidering what steps to take for the further Mr. Cruickshank's gr. Switchback, 11st, 1lb... estriction of the consumption of oplum in India,
Mr. May 3
In reply to a question from Sir Seymour King, Mr. Jay's cr. Motor, 10st. 1alb, Mr. Hart Buck a Mr. Russell said that Government were con- Major Robinson's 'gr. Faugh-a-Ballagh, z1st. sidering the case of civil and military, servants
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.............................Capt. Moore o of "the" Govemment in India, and' that the Fiction and Motor were leading favorites: exchange fixed at fourteen pence and three nearest attendants being Faugh--Bilagh and India Council, he said, were now discussing the Fiction got, best away and cut out the work, bisfarthings would possibly be re-ciculated. The Switchback, Blooming Heather quickly dropping
whole question. into the rear. There was litile alteration in these paillons until after puring the Black Rock, from which historic landmark Blooming Heather commenced to rapidly overhaul his field, and by the time the straight was entered had almost get
og terms. Fiction maintained his lend all the way down, but when within a few strides of the winning post, Mr. Maclean brought up the out. sider with a tremendous rush and only missed victory by a short head; Switchback was a good third. Time, amin. 782ch. Mr. Boyd's in. Durcos, It. lb. Mr. Marshall The BLACK FEARL CUP presented by H, Hop. Mr. George H. A. Willis' cr. Parmesan, tist
Tlb.............
plus, Esq; for all besten ponies ; subscription ........................................... Dr. Meadon't Mr. Baxey's w. Torchlight, rost, zalb..............................
griffins allowed 7lbs. One-mile-and-a-quarter; Mr. Crawford o
entrance fee, $5, to go to second-pany. Mr. Darius' g. Porpoise, rost, ral,
Mr. Henry's gr. Thunderbolt 1ost. 1215........ Mr. Master o
Mr. Hart Hack Mr. Henry's g. Thunderbalt, rest, raib........
Mr. Willis's cr. Parmesan, 11st, rlb............ Mr. Sassoon o
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Mr Taylor 2 Mr. Johh Peel's g. Guardaman, 10st. 12lbi
Mr. Buxay's gr. Bold Heart, rrat, rib Mr. Hough' o
Mr. Marter 3 Mr. White'sg. Viper, rist. 4lb. Mr. Hart Buck o
Mr. Boyd's d. Duscraggan, rost, 1zib.......
Mr. Midwood o Porpoire, had most supporters at the part- musel, but those who knew anything about Duncraggan was best in demand, pressed racing backed either Timekeeper or Danoon. closely by Bold Heart. The favorite and After a slight delay at the past Guardsman got Parmesan made jrlat runnlag for six forlongs, best away and cut out the work from Dunton when the former was besten nad dropped away and Thunderbolt, the others, with the exceptionist, the others racing in close company to the of Viper, who could not live the pace, being well top of the straight, where Mr. Hart Buck made together. At the half-mile post the field took his effort on Thunderbolt and, leading to the close order, and coming down the hill were racing finish, won exally by 's length from last year's neck and seek, Timekeeper being on the extreme Valley Stakes winner; Bold Heart was a bad outside. A quarter of a mile from the chale third. Time, 3 min, 458 secs. Darson drew clear and looked all over a winner. The MATOOS CHAMPIONS, for winners only. but once in the straight Timekeeper dashed alongside and, holding the issue sile, came along
One-mile-and-a-quastery weight, rost; ist by himself and won eaally by a length from
prise, $25; and prize, $15; 3rd prize, $5; entrance $5. Duncan and Parmesan, who ran a dead-beat, Mr. Trebau's d. Majestic...............Tientsin for second place. The others were beaten Mr. Derick-Hunter's br. Timekeeper........... long way. Time 1 miq. 558 secs... The CHAMPION STAKES; fer all China ponies, Mr. John Peel's gr. Talisman......Sla Tientala 3 lubers at this meeting only; a forced entry.; Mr. Buxey's b. Irlander...............Panch o weight for fnches; entrance $30; winners of Mr. Delck-Hunter's ch. Khedive.........Apal o two races, $30; of three or more races Яgo. Majestic was made an odds-on favorite, and One-mile-and-a-half.
after waiting on his opponents until three für longs from the winning post, he came right away and won in a canter from Timekeeper by three lengths, with Talisman a bad third. Time, z mini-400 secs. The JOHN PEEL CUP, presented, for ponies that have ran at this meeting and not won a race; weight for inches as per scale; subscriptim griffins of 1893 silawed gibs., other ponies to Carry 14lbs. extra; winners on the fourth day excluded from the two-mile post once round and in entrance 85, to go to the second pony. Mr. Burty's gr. Torchlight, st. 12lb
Mr. Master I Mr. Buxey's gr. Colanist, rest. 13lb. Mr. May 2 Mr. Derick Hunter's cr. Hoax, cost, srib..... Mr. Taylor's ge. Free Trade, rot. xolb...Owner 3
Mr. Midwood
Mr. Heinrich's bl. Black Pearl, rat. tlb...... Mr. Midwood Mr. Buxey's gr. Home Guard, 11st, rib..........
Mr. Master a Mf. Trebsu's d. Borill, 11. ib. Mr. Maclean 3 Mr. John Peel's gr. Merry Thought, 11111lb.
Mr. Hough o Mr. Baxey's b. Islander, rost, gib...........
Mr. Crawlord o Mr. John Peal's gr. Talisman, rist, rib........
! Mr. Hart, Buck o
Chung Kung 2
Mr. Humphreys
o
Mr. Hart Buck's gr. Mervyn, rost, zlb......... Mr. Walle's bl. Amenable, lost. 10lb.......... Mr. Hart Buck his heavy weight and, carefully nursed by Mr. Torchilebt was generally fancied in spite of
his stable companion, the subscription griffin mile from the chair and won lo a canter from Colonist, who was a neck in front of Free Trade. Time, a min, 188 secs.
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The death is announced of the Right Hon Sir W. Barttelot, Conservative member for the North-West division of Sussex.
BOMBAY, February 3rd, conflict with dacoits occurred in which Lieut. The Thakore of Mahlin, in.whosa tenitory the Gordon and two policemen were killed, has been suspended by order of the Government, on the ground of the general Inefficiency of his administration.
NOTES" FROM CHINESE PAPERS.
A batch of thirty young persons under a deputy of the Wuchang Colton Cloth Mill have arrived in Shanghal. The young men were sent by the Wuchang authorities to Tearn the mudofacture of cloth by machinery at the Shanghai Cotton Cloth Mili
On the 23rd the "Hupao published a lender dwelling upon the Importance of organising fair or shows peri-dically, so that the farmers, artisans, and others might exhibit their articles and wares. The writer described the constituilon
of there shows fos countries abroad, and explained the objects and the uses of such exhibitions.
The Northern and Southern portions of Chinese Turkestan being adjacent to powerful neighbours, Governor Tian and the T'sta K'aln till have memorialised the Throne requesting the Government to send five officers and sixty soldiers who understand the manipulation of modern weapons, that they may Instruct the forces there. The Emperor has given aiders to despatch the desired-number of officers and
soldiers belonging to the "Shingki Ying." The corps will start for the frontier in the second moon, to give instruction to their less skilled brothers.
On February 2zad there appeared"an a ticlo on the importance of undertaking stock-farming. In this the writer; after alluding to the fact that in the past this industry prospered, painted, to its advantages, and in illustrating what large profits could be realised from the enterprise, the revenus derived from this branch of Industry by the people of the United States was med arise were undertaken and carried on according tioned. The writer contended that if the enter to foreign plans, great gains could be assured, and by means of machinery tinted mi'k, butter, and preserved meat could be put up, whilst fo material could be manufactured. Thus w the fleece of the sheep, flannels, fell, and ther
branch of butiness cou'd be introduced jó aðd wealth to the nation,
A Prince of the Imperial family, while on a journey to Peking last year, encountered a num. |ber of highwaymen who disputed with him the right of way. The Prince, accompanied by only one attendant, was on horseback in advance of the caravan composed of the members of the
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por to receive half the entrance money, One. / Ladies' Puche, «`rače'run over seven failongs. 'hard held and a certain winner. Turning into established a load of four lengths: passing Master, he came through his field à quarter of a the guard not to resist them but to allow them
mile,nd-a-quarter,
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71b. ex).......................Mr. Sanon o Mr. Derick Hunter's ch. Khedive 1rst. 8lb.
(incl. 7lb, ex.).............
....Mr. Midwood o Mr. Boyd's d. Duncraggan, rost. 121............ Mr, Marshall The Derby winner was the popular 'tip" bot and got up on the rails in the last stride and racing experts, almost to a man, supported Merry won a brilliant race by a short head, Juniper, Thought. At the third attempt Mr. John Peel's Mr. Heugh up, being besten the same grey jumped off in front and made hot running, distance for second place.. Bovril was strongly next the ratis, from Primrose and Khedive, Por- fancied for the Challenge Cup, but when i palse belog next, Duncraggan and Black Pearl came to actual racing, the ball-trained dun- following in the order, named. The leader doubtless the best pony at the meeti; g-hadn't a increased his advantage in the back stretch, ghost of a chance with Home Guard, Mr. Master and before the half-mile post was reached, Black taking the veteran to the fore in the straight and Pearl,after attemp leg to get through at the Derby winning Just as be Hked. For some reason we do
starting post, dropped clean out of the race. not pretend to understand, the Derty winner Primrose drew closer to the Ewo flyer coming Black Pearl, was made bot favorite for the down the bill, but the latter appeared to be On publie running it looked fifty to eas on Merry the straight Merry Thought was a good length Thought, one of the fastest pontes in China. in front, but at the mile post Primrose came with Mr. Jeha Perl's g. Merry Thought, 1st. lb.
But for Bota reason or other Mr. rush and, after an exciting race home, gained Mr. Hough Hough, who rode the Ewo cerck, lost the verdict by a short half length, with Parpolse Mr. Derick-Hunter's br. Timekeeper, rast. glb.
his bead and threw away one of the a bad third, Duncraggan was fourth, Khedive Mr. Midwood 2
biggest certainties we have ever known in fifth, and the favaille last. Time : min, sof secs, Mr. Boyd's d. Duneraggan, 101t. alb.
Hongkong racing. Instead of waiting with his HONGKONO STAKES, A'forced entry of $5 for all Mr. Marshall 3
subscription grimas of this Seison, 1892.93. Mr. Darius. Porpoise, jost. alb. Mr. Master penalised moust, as he did in the two races be so easily won yesterday, Mr. Hough jumped off
First pony to receive za per cent. of the Mr. Henry's g. Thunderbolt, rost. alb.........
Mr. Sassoon completo standali, w**
In front and galloping Merry Thought to a
entrance money and $100 added; second collared ball-way
pony 30 per cent. weight for Inches,; Mr. Taylor's g. Freigraf, 11st, db, ...Owner down, the straight and easily beaten by the
Winner of German and/ Tal Yenk Fong Meny Thought was a strong public favorie Amoy-owned pony Primrose, on whom Mr.
Cups 10-lb, extra. Winners of any other Porse, niten ird by Duecriggan and 2lme-Taylor rode a very fine race. The Derby winner
Races 5-lb. extra. One-mite-and-a-half, keeter, cut out the running until opposite the
was never in the hunt and finished a solutely village, where Marry Thongst came clear WAY last Miss Parkes-a daughter of Sir Harry
Mr. J. D. Humphreys ch. Varuna, staż zib,
(inch slb. c*.) ..........Mr. Hart Buck, J. and win in a common canter 1 om Timekteper Parkes, one of the most deservedly honored of
Mr. Derick Hunter's gr. Steadfast, Frit Bih. by couple of eng Duoc nggan was an
British subjects we have ever had in the Far indifferent tard. Time, 33 1-31, 65, 1.38 a-5th, East-presented the coveted trophy to Mr. Taylor Mr. John Peel's w. Ooyz, Irat, 115. Mr. Houch 3 (incl. told, ex.).........................................Mr. M'dwood 2 jau ard and
amidst loud applause, which could only mean The JOCKEY CUP, value $150; for Subscription appreciation of the success of a true sportsman, Mr. Hart Buck's Mervyn, 10st. 6tb................
Pories of this and Jant Season, winners Varuna, with
this journey, plates off excluded. To be ridden by jockeys who have had a comparatively easy victory in the Mr. Cruickshank's" gr. Switchback, 11st. 1lb. never had a winning mount previous to ibls Hongkong Stakes-thanks to Mr. Hart Bock meeting in Hongkong or China weight for not waiting for his most dangerous opponent inches; entrance $5. One mile.
toger-longside but if Mr. Midwood had made mpia use of the German Cup winner in the early Mr. John Peel's gr. Sulace, 111, 1lb.........
Mr. Cruickshank part of the race, he would probably have won in Mr. Taylor's gr. Free Trade, 10st. alb......... Canter, The Parsee Cup: bew edition of Captain Thomas a the old Keechong Cup, for a great many years
so honorably associated with Mr. Hart Buck's gr. Mervyn, lost. tib.......
the grand Mr. Humphreys house of Russell & Co-was cleverly won by Vagrant from Timekeeper and Reciprocati:n, Major F. W. Robinson's gr. Faugh-a-Pallngb,
21. 4lb...............Capt. Moore a Flashlight, who could hardly get out of his own Mr. Jay's cr. Motor, 1ost. alb......Mt. Gedge of way yesterday, landed the Gorrison Cup with consummate case from his stable compacten Mr. Drilling's ch. Hell, 1. 1lb. Dr. Meados o Mr. Derick-Hunter's go, Hoax; 11st. tlb...............
Torchlight, Liberty and the penalised Varuns. Timekeeper won the Consolation Stakes from Dunoon and Parmesan after an interesting lab and then came the Champloss. Home Gaard was, of course, a warm favorite, but both Majestic and Bovril had many admirers, the collapse of Black Pearl in the Ladies' Purse having placed, in the opinion of good judges, s candidate that had the test claims to con- sideration, clean out of court. The uncertalaty of racing, however, was again exemplified, as the despised Derby winger beat Home Guard, on whom Mr. Master rode capital race, by a head, with Bovril beaten less than a length, in the fast
me NEW 143 secs, Why Mr. Sassoon rode 3.27.
Mr. May o
Cole: was a but favorite, and taking the iny and woy, without baing calle apon, by two and a horghs from Fice Trade, the latter bealing Men by three lengths for second honoure Time, 32 1-5th, 65, 1.41 2-5th and a min. 147 vics.
lead at the stat hem de the wncle of the TORE,
The FLYAWAY STAKIN, For all Chian Ponies; Weight for inches ¦ Prevlour winners at this Meeting, 7 lb. extra: Subscription Griffins of this Season, 1893-93, allowed 7 lb; Entrance $5 with $ico added. Three-quarters of
mile.
Mr. Sassoon
Mr. Treba's 4, Majestic, rast. (incl. zlb, ex)
Mr. Derick-Hunter's sh. Khedive, xist. Blb.
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extraordinary fashion he did, fe best known to himself; but he can take our word for it that ji. coat him the Champlons. Juniper, with the (incl. yib, ez.) ..........Mr. Midwood a❘ advantage of a good start early got home in the Mr. Buxey's b. Islander, 1111 lb (incl ib. Nil Desperandum from Colonist, Choice, and CX.)..........................Mr. Master spine ethers, which brought a most exciting Mr, Cass' cr. Primrose, prat: rib...Mr. Taylor patternpon's racing to a satisfactory conclusion.
Loog odds were freely offered on Majestie, and the big dus, after waiting on Islander until passing the Rock, cams away by himself, and holding promler place to the Aafsh secured the Judge's fist by four lengths from Khedive, the latter pissing Mr. Baxey's bay inside the dis-
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The CIVIL SERVICE PURSE | presented,--for subscription griffins of this Season, 1892-93; weight for inches; previous winners, yibs, extra i penalties accumulative; entrance $5; second pany to receive half the entrance
fance, Time, 30, 633.th and 8.3ated J. M. Referens g. As
The TAI YEUR FONG CUP, presented by J. D. | Mr. Késteron's 'g. Assyrian, rost, glb
Humphreys, Esq., for China ponies being
-Mr. May I
Mr. Hart Back 1
royal family. On his arriving at a place named Prince mildly addressed the brigands and told Sat's the brigands Intercepted bim.
bls steed and started off on his way into the city. to help themselves. With this the Prince Isshed On the caravan arriving at that point the guard transmitted the orders which the Princo bad left; thereupon the people of the caraven left their goods and baggage at the spot. After reaching Peking the facident was reported to the Throne, and an edict was issued enjoining upon the Shuntien Prefect to arrest the band of robbers, who had the audacity to plunder the goods of an Imperial pisloce.
Mr. Cassar, Primrose, ist. lib.Mr. Taylor | Ms. Trebau's d. Majestic, zzat. 7lbummolassate
Mr. Sassoana Mr. Derick-Hunter's. gr. Steadfast, rost, talb.
Mr. Marshall o Home Guard was a pronounced favorite, but, a lot of money was entrusted to Majestic and Bovil. To a carital start Majesta dashed Away in front, Bortil lying next, with Home Goard on the 'dun's' quarter and the others in a cluster, The pace was very fast from the start, and Majestie quickly the Stand with this advantage, bis stable com panien still, being second and the favorite third. of the far side. Majestie commenced to come back to his held, and by the time the Black Reck was reached held out signals of distream, Coming down the bill Home Guard was pioneer, The Hongkong STILPLE CHASE; Valon $50; with Portil, Primrose and Merry Thought as his to go to the rider of the wlaning pouys from Brarest attendants, the Derby wloner slong of
the Black Rock once round and in; catch the others having the ghost of a chance, A
weights over Ir stone; previous winners of a quirter of a mile from home Merry Thought
Steeplechase 14lbs, extre. Entrance $5, to and Frimrose dropped away, and Home Guard
go to the rider of the second pony. raped into the straight just in front of Bovril, Mr. White's Viper 121t, (14ib. Ex.) .......................................... who was being hard ridden, next the rails. A tremendous tessle took place antli inside. Mr. Cruickshank's Go Bang, rist. 4īb...Owner 2 Among the enterprising people of this country, the distance, where the old grey obtained | Mr. Manner's gr. Echo, 11st......Mr. Maclean o the topics treated in the leading articles of the a alight advantage and seemed to have Mr. John Peel's gr. Solace, 11st... Mr. Landale o Hupao during the last few days cannot fall to the race in hand, when Black Pearl suddenly Mr. John Peel's g. Ooyx, 118........Mr. Tayloro excite great interest, and exercise a most ralutary catching the Challenge Cup winner in the very came with a wet sail on the outside and Mr. May's Tom Tit, ti!..................................................Owner o influence. If the steps advocated were earnestly Solace got away with a long lead and made studied and acted upon by the people, immense last stride, won a magnificent race by a short the running from Go Bang and Viper, Echo benefits would result sat only to a low bat to the Mr. Crawlord od, with Bovril beaten length for third biloglog up the rear. The water-jump wis
country at large. On the 20th Feb. in an arilcla plice. Primrose was a good fourth and the safely negotiated by all excepting Echo, who headed "The usefulness of foreign Imported Owner o offers nowhere. Time, 3 min. zz seca, tried to bank the fence and, jumping short, articles," foreign-made articles which are in fell on his bead, with the result, that Mr. dally use by Chinese were enumerated, from the Maricad dislocated his shoulder and narrowly greater lovcations of the age, such as steamers, escaped more serious injuries. Solace led telegraphs, and modern machines, to the the way until searing the Rock, where smallest product of the foreign factories, such as Viper was rushed alongside, Tóm Tit needles and matches. It was pointed out why having been pulled up by Mr. May owing to breaking down badly. Solace held a slight ferred to the old-fashioned Chinese tblogs, and these articles of foreign manufacture, are prés
weight got on terms half-way down and the pale appearing and being supplanted by the new. la advantage on turning for home, but the top hew gradually the wares of former ilmes are dis soso at the final fence together. Viper got safely evidence of the extended use of imported articles ever and passed the fadge an easy winner, but the increase of shops doing business in the same Cwner o
Solace came to grief and gave Mr. Landalo a was pointed out, while stores selling Chinese severe shaking. Go Bang encompassed the wares, it said, are 'gradually decreasing Mr, Marshall a
coursa and was placed second
number year by year. The reason it gave was | that the forelge-made artle'es are more suited to
the use for which they are intended. In con« · clusion, the staples of commerce in this country are mentioned, viz, tex and silk,...... It says that If reformatory measures could be adopted la there enterprites, and if extra care were taken in their preparation, iko demand for them would naturally increase and great profit could be | made.
Mr: May
Mr. Kesteven's gr. Assyrian, Isst. (incl, gib ex) The NIL ESPERANDUM. STARES; for all besten
subscription griffins of this season, 1803-93 Major F W. Robinson's gr. Faugh-a-entrances, with $50 added, for the fit pony -Ballagh, 11at: 4lb.....................................................Mr. Moore o second pony to waive #sus weight for inches
half-n mile. Mr. White's bit. Amenable, 1st. 1lb...........
Mr. Hough. I
Major Robinson's ge Faugh-n-Ballagb, st...
4lb. Capt. Moore o
Mr. Master Mr. John Peel's gr. Juniper, rost. alb. Steadfast, notwithstanding his dual penalty, was made favorite, Amenable and Varun haring Mr. Derick. Fun Colonists at de Mr. Master also many friends. To a poor start, Assyrian Mr. Derick-liunter's' gr. Choice, lost, talb... Mr. Midwood belog left behind, the favorite and Amenable made running, with Varane lying third but Mr. Cruickshank's gr. Switchback, 11st, Tibor before going half a mile Assyiian had rushed through bia ponies and taken the lead, passing Me Derick-Hauter's er. Hoax, 11st., 1lb. the Stand with a clear advantage. At Bowrington Bridge the leader's exertions had told the usual ale and he rapidly dropped to the rear, Varuns taking up the sunning from Mervyn and Onyx, with the German Cup winner in clore attend- ance. At the village the chespot drew farther away, but once to the straight both Onyx and Steadfast came with a ratile and a magnificent race ensued all the way down, Mr. Humphreys pany just bolding his own to the end and wies. lng, all out, by three quarters of a length from Steadfast, only half length dividing second and third. Time, 35, 681, 1.45, 2.20, 354, and PARSIE CUP, presented, for Chins poniers Second pony to receive $5; weight for inches; entrance gioj from the Black Rock twice round and in,
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Me Quartet'e br. Fiction; rost. 12lb. Mr. Contis a Mr. Jay'ser. Moter, rost, ralb.........Mr. Gedge o My White's bl, Amenable, 111, 1lb...
Mr. Hart Back o Capt. Thomas! b, Stonehenge, frst. alb...
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Mr. Crawford o
CORRESPONDENCE. གར་ཉད་དད་གདར་ ན་ད--་་--་་་
La do not sacammerfly endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this columul
SIAM NOTES.
Bangkok, February 17th. by the Maha Vajirushis. Mr. Kempermann, Mr. Brockmann is expected here on Saturday German Minister Resident, and Mr. Bethge, together with two German engineers are expected Director-General of Siamese Stato Radways, by the same boat.
"Mr. Holt, nephew of Mr. Alfred Host of shipp. Ing fame, has been staying as Mr. Weber's guest
*ULSTER WILL FIGHT." **TO THE EDITON OF THE “HongKong, TELEGRAFK,”.. Mr. John Preis wh. Onyx, 1st, tib. Mr. May o
-Sir,-As an Idabman may I 'wak what is the' M. Taylor'i gr. Free Trade, fost. 1alb. Owner a meaning of the above? We may take it for Amenable, Colonist and Juniper were all granted that it does not include the 750,000 apogix supported. After's short delay the flag concise, here are the figures according to the last Catholics, who are all Nationalist. To be more dropped to a medium start, Colonfstand Juniper Census Roman Catholic, 744-353; all other geing best away, and the latter, obtaining the denominations, including Jews and those refus lead going down the fncline, maintained it to the end and was easily by a length from Me: Boxeying foformailon, 873,534. Nationalists all desire g47, with Choice -good third. Time, 63 secs. possible be kept clear, but if "Uister will fight" that Religious questions should as much as Mr, John Peel's gr. Vagrant, sost, talb........
means that despite Acts of Parliament, Con Mr. Hongh I OTR DAV-MONDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY, stitutional Government, etc,, the Orangemen Mr. Derick-Hunter's br, Timekeeper, 10st. gib
The MarooR RACK, for all Beaton Ponies are to impose their sweat will on the rest of the Mr. Midwood a Mr. Taylor's gr. Reciprocation, 2014, gib......
dice rounds weight, lost; 1st pose, #20p and papaladon, then there will undoubtedly be Mr. Maclean 3
prizo, $10; third prize, $5 ; entrance 250 dBght in Ulster and as stiff a 'one as ever they for the last few days, Yesterday: he left in took a hand in, I promise them 1. When people up country, after which he will leave for Europe. company with Mr. Pago for a few days' shooting Mi Boyd's ro. Donoo...Mouse speak of Ulster they should remember that Mr. Duxey's gr. Boldheart, 11st. E
Mr. Crawford o Mr John Peel's 4. Liberty...........Tientsin there is another Ulster besides the West British Improvement in the Blue Funnel fleet is his Mr. May's gr. Tom Tis; 1ost. 3lb.........Owner Mr. Taylor's gr. Freigraf.Azil 3 Garrison. Ulster was Represented by 17 Nation
object in the East. The Ewe veteran was most in request, M. While's bi- AmenableAtoo a though through an unfortunate split two seats general meeting held at the United Club on It has been, resolved to form a Bangkok Mr. Busey's gr. Torchlight.......Panchalist members out of 33 la the last parliament, Cricket Club, and with this object there waS & Reciprocation belog a very popular, second favorite. To an excellent start Reciprocation Dasios gr. Porpoise.....Mankee City where My, McCarthy was beaten by 36 votes in the Oriental Avenue, and from its convenient M Darick-Hunters.cr. Ho...Chang Hing have been lost-West Belfast and Londonderry Wednesday. The Club ground will be situated made strong running from Bold Heart, Time, Derick-Hunter's gr. Cholce,pouA Pal 9 keeper and Vagrant following close together, Amchable cut out the running in front of
With many apologies,
position Club practicer ought to be well attended and the Club Bourlah like a green bay tres. These positions were not materially changed
Mr. Slegal, a Germso, who arrived hero a month ago from Singapore with the object of starting la business, has succeeded in his endeavour, and a much filt want has been supe- plied in the city by the opening of a new botel Called the Alhambra. The new establishment in being steadily patronised, and from what wa determined to keep it fally abreast of the requise- | have seen of the place, the enterprising owner is
wents of the times,
bona fide Griffins at date of entrys Bobscription MJ. D. Humphreys ch. Vardua, tist. 5ib. Griffins weight for inches as për scale, other (incl. pib, ex.) **egion=0.4.Mr. Hart Buck 2' with Tom Tit outpaced from the fall of the fa:besty, Dunoon Iring third, the rest of the Beld
To be won two
meetlogs in success on or three times in all by
Your obedient servast,
IRISH NATIONALIST. Hongkong, 1st March, 1893,
LATE TELEGRAMS.
Gufies glbs, exira; winners of non-subscrip. Mr. John Peel's g. Juniper, tost, zab tion races of one race ribs, exters of two or
Mr. Hough 3 until half a mile from the winning post, where following in close order, Going along the back more racca rolbr. extra winner of the German Mr. Buxcyla g. Colonist, rist, 4lb. Mr. Master Vagrant and Timekeeper challenged the leader stick the two leaders draw away shout, six Cup sibs, extra 3-previous non-starters at this Mr. Derick Hunter's cr. Hoax, 1st. 11. and the trio aced hard down the hill and turned lengths but Datoon, hard ridden, gradually got Meeting salts, extra,
Mr. Midwood o for home on fairly equal terms. Reciprocation closer up and at the village there was little to Mr, Hart Back's g. Mervyn, post, dib
was the first to give way, and in a close struggle choose between Liberty, Fr: igral, (who had comé
Hour, Febuary and. a pony the bond fide, property of the same
Mr, Crawlord.o to the finish the Forchow Cup winner had a though with" & rush) Dunoon, and Torchlight,
The Chamber of Deputies has assented to the Owner of Owners the winner to receive. 75 Mr. Quinic's hr. Fiction, rest, talb.Mf, Coutts ouifle the best of it and won, a fine race by a ladeibe dialance the w pony looked per cent, and the secord 25 per cent, of the Mr. Taylor's go Fren Trade, test, albans long neck; Reciprocation was a capital third, certain vinner but Mouse next the Dezer bi for receiving a bribe to promote the pa poslil n of Government to prosecute Signor Antrance fees anill the Cup be deally won, wh
Ower 6. Bold Heart fourth, and Tom Tit beaten off came like flash in the final fifty yards and sanctioning by stilament of the renewal of the
Time 5 min. 8 sets, 5000
wen an exciting race by a necks, same between
We learn that up to date 133 European British Mr. Sastoon The GARRISON CUP; presented by the officers accend and third, Time 5 min; tgi stesen pavileges enjoyed by the Banc Romana,
_LONDON, February 3rd, subjects have been registered at the British Con- Varuna'was most in demand, but both, Janiper of the Garrison, for China pontes dosd fide The STEADFAST, CUF, prescaled by Mr. Derick-
and Roxala are now discussing | kulite ; an increase of eleven subjects over the Great Britain and Colonist had many admirers, the second gulffins at date of entry; weight for inches Hunter, fox Subscription Griffins that have the Famiis question. No convention has been corresponding period of last year. There aro Jo. the Valley Stakes, for some-inexpllenble previous winners at this meeting 7-ibs, extra į
fun and not been placed during the meeting; made with Russia; in respect to Afghanistan about 20 more as yet unregistered, and the des reason, being almost entirely neglected. Colonist penalties accumulative s ́entrance! Bros sub weight for inches. Once round; entrance, $51 subsiquent to 1873, the scope of which is one faulters would do well to register themselven got the test of an locifferent send-off, "Varuna sciption gifffins of this messon, r692-93, go to Second Roar,
of the polotu now under discussion, ergens without may further delay,kwery year Boch Tring second and the others following in comp st :: mllowed 7-lbs 1 from two-mile post once sound Mr. Quintet's' br. Fiction, cost, i
Mr G. E. Rossell, Under-Becretary for Indis, some ab to go Bildish residents leave the country. arder for the Bras three furlongs, At the Bridge || (and So,
Mr, Midwood' s a replying to a quesitoo put by Dan Hosier in the and new-comes wire to replies, them. We
when the second pony shall receive 75 per Mr. White's blk, Amenable, strib cept, and the third 25 per cent, distanceADA ope-mile-and-s.balf. Entrance $19,29
Mr. Helaaleb's ble. Black Pearl, fast, sib,
(inc. 7lb. ex)..... Mr. Busty's, Torchlight, stat. gib. (incl. yib.
Mr, Master a Mr. Busey's g. Fleshlight, 11st. 81b. (incl. 21b/
EL) #mommulit. Crawford #1