Columbia Baneries
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
(ESTABLISHED 1881).
69235 ### RE++*#* MONDAY, OCTOBER, 11, 1920.
REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
PREMIERS SPEECH.
AN APPEAL FOR USITY.
London, October S.
RACING IN THE COLONY.
IMPRESSIONS OF A NEW. COMER
In his speech to members of the Welsh National Liberal Coançil as Llandudno. Mr. Lloyd George said peace on earth and goodwillhat a new-comer finds equine Amongst men was the demand of the bour, and he did not know a principle which was in issue between the parties when they came tɔ deal therewith.
Referring to the threatened miners' strike. the Premier em-
phasised that he was resolved never to surrender the rights of the community to a minority, though he was all for justice and equity for men who were contr puting to the wealth of the nation. He was hopeful that common sense and reason would prevail at the Forthcoming ballot.
The Premier predicted that Home Kule would be adopted by the Coalition and concluded with an appeal for utits until they bad solved the problems darkening the horizon and the difficulties which -tood in the way of bomanity in ruaæbing to higher things,
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(Frum Our Un Pierrumondents.}
PRIVATE HOUSE RAIDED.
Singapore, October 9.
The Chinese Protectorate instituted a raid on the premises of Saab Eng Koos, the well-known millionaire, and effected many
TEST.
THE GYMKHANA.
日批月八
"SLAM " WINS THE STAKES. Sath's d-ch, Cannın. 135
SINGLE COPY: 10 ora. $36 PER ANNUM.
MOTOR SMASH.
INJURED
eligible unless otherwise disquali-{by Mrs. Bell Irving, Hon. ind Entrance Fee $5. 1st Prize: [Johnstone "rominated by $150, 2nd Prize: $75, 3rd Prize: Mason: Mr. S. E. Grimstone $30.
minated by Mias Aucott; Mr. P,A): Cox nominated by Mrs. Crockett“) 1] Major C, A. law nominated 10)
Mrs. Law: Major A. W. Thumis
em, that on Saturday nominated by Mrs. Tîmmis; yadrarenredonda khardcom-Repo Mr. R. M. P. Beaven nominated by Bay Road, as * result of ♥)
ithase Cliftonn Fadies wale kojure Park-Mutual: Winner $91.50;] It is stated that metor dar Nök Places $23, $74.90 and $282.00.
Cash Sweep: 1st
lbs, Mr. Seth Mr. Grimstone's W. Scottie ilate Scotia Dahlia), 160 lbs.. Mr. Grimstone
Mr. Gibson
ន
Mrs. Jessell
No.
In spite of the inclemency of the weather of the few preceed- ing days and the heavginiature It is scarcely necessary to say of the course. Saturday yuk-
hans proved to be the most Mr. Black's g. Cranby, 157 lbs., racing in the island to differ successful of any held this NOT largely from "the Turf at Home; There was an extremely large i-
Also ran: Mr. Soares's akw.
357 was being driven by a Chipsso hat it may be remarked that from endence (a record in fact), racing Discarded, 152 lbs., (Mfr. Soares);
7. chauffeur at a rather furt speed the point of view of the spectator was keen xml interesting, and Mr. D. JL Ross d. Geordie Mac. the differences are largely in cash sweep dividends and pari 15 Ths (3r. T. W. Doyle); Mr.2017.40: 2nd 267, 1576.40; 3rd and in negotiating one of the small bends just past Aberdeen be Favour of the Colony. To start
70, $289.20. with, everybody can get a view high as our own optimist anti-J. A. Remedios); Mr. Jay Pee's x. mututel figures proved to be as Dalrem's g. Sima, 147lbs, (Mr.
ran the car with terrific "Impact. Unplaced: 458, 503, 68, 481, 407, into a rock by the side of the of the inner side of the "show.cipations such as the weighing in and tiovercer and Lady Stubs wore be Mr. Nemacee): Hr. Jay
His Excellency the Aidlog II (late Tambourine), 147135, 504 and 129,
road. The passengers were thrown out, the three ladies YSÁDEŽ 5-ONCE weighing-off ceremonies, which present and all things combined Pee's blk. Orion, 145 lbs, (Mr.
ROUND RACE injured being taken on to the to make many racegoers in England cas
the meeting really Alves),
For all China Ponies that bare Repulse Bay Hotel by ons of the Dever see. Another welcome noteworthy.
Short head; many lengths Time run in Hongkong Gymkhanas this Hongkong Hotel motor care which feature is the shortness of the
As regards the actul racing | 123 35.
season. Weight for Inches:-Win-passed soon after the accident. interval between the events.
|itself. interest greatly centred in Pari-Mutuel: Winner, $16.20: [ners of one Gymkhana Race this They were here attended to ind One very noticeatly point to a the Gymkhana Stakes, the two Places $20, $11.20 and $12.90.
season 5 lbs. extra: of two or later seat back to Hongkong. The fresh arrival is the arderii- favourite ponies Spotted Sand
128more Races 10 lbs. extra. Jockeys driver escaped fujury. neys of the proceedings. There and Slam) Sghting out
The motor car who have won more than ten Of-
was badly is excitement in plenty, but an hard Face for fizet place.
ficial Races 7 lbs, extra. Entrance damaged and was towed back to entire absence of those elements Slam just Kained the
Fee $5. 3-GYMKHANA STAKES.
1st Prize: $150. 2nd Hongkong. which, especially during the victory by half 3 Jength. Value 250. Distance-Ore Mile.
Prize: $75, 3rd Prize: $50. season just closing, have again | which
that these two For all China Ponies
Mr. N. J. Stabb's g. Salaman- brought horse-racing into disponies are now level in points for weights at 10 st. 6 b. Wincers of Catch
der, 160 lbs., Mr. Doyle .... 1 repate in the Old Country. The the possession of the Cup. The an open race or open Grifin race Sir Paul's bik. Blackbird Dab-.
or Ponies that have won aggregate lia. 160 lbs., Mr. Seth prize in the Gymkhana Stakes in Mr. Ferndad's ch. Pawnshop, any season 5 B. extra. Non-win- 160 lbs., Mr. Soares...
. niaz Subscription Grimhus allowed
ware of these elements жеге that ancient enemy the default. ing bookmaker and the audacions gangs of toughs known
the boys. whose depredations
In the gambling case which followed the accused were all dis-during the past charged, there being no evidence other than that private play was Indulged in.
DEATH OF CAPT. KEARON.
Singapore. Detober D. At the inquest on Captain Kearan (who, as reported the other say, was drowned in attempting to save the life of a chilf the verdict was reserved.
ALTENBURG FOR ALCHON
Singapore, October 9. The stranded us. Alienburg is besog-offered for sale by public
Hion as a wreck.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
POLAND AND LITHUANIA
Cash Sweep: 1st No. $1980.30: 2nd 464, $56580; 3rd 398, $282.20.
[next sid last gymkhana of the season will doubtless provide an exciting tussle for the victory All the other racing was keen. and full details will be found be-15
low.
the
$.00
br.
Any
DAY BY DAY.
THE CHANNEL SWIM.
SULLIVAN FAILS ONCE
MORE
After swimming for 1934 Hours,
dek ky 10 and dril, Hamry
3 The HMS. Tamar Quantrillo Also ran: Mr. J. Bell Irving's Club, commences its season with What is it (late Sumatra dance in the Seamen's Institute SPASOD have amounted to highway robbery
evening. A Cup to be run for five times Chief), 152 lbs. (Mr. Bell Irving), to-morrow
Dancing A record for gemkhana mcel-
Short head; a length. pure and simple.
ings was established in the Cash or as decided by the Committee,
begins at 8,30.. Time: 203 4:5 Probably the better tale of Sweeps, the Erst prize in vite final | called the Gymkhana Cup, will be
Pari-Mutuel: Winner things obtaining in the Colony is rare ambonting to no less than presented at the end of the Season
$23.40. due in no small measure to the $2,672,
Plazes $9.10 and $6.40. Some extremely big to be won by the Fooy scoring
Cash which, with methodical regulations, obviates par-mutuel
Sweep: is dividends were paid out from most marks it the races for the
1gt No. 567,
baggling with bookmakers, and. dividend
betting
hooth. The Gymkhana
$2,397.30; 2nd 464, $527.30; 3rd Stakes at the Gym- forkhana Meetings during the Sea-126 3313.90. were it adopted in the Old third place in The Ludies son, counting 4 points for a first: Unplaced: 537. Country, would zo doubt render Nomination Race being the most 2 for a second: and 1 for a third. &-DISTANCE HANDICAP:! the work of the ticket-snatcher notable example.
The beneût of marks already | ABOUT HALF A MILE-For all more difficult. Yet to wedded is
The band of the Wiltshire scored to pass with the Pony on a China Ponies. Cateb weights 155| the Englishman to the old type Regiment was in attendance and sale. Ane winner of the race this lbs. Pegs will be placed on the of speculation that one is inclined greatly contributed to the ojos-reason to carry 5 lb. extra for each outside edge of conran and chalk† to doubt whether the "tote" willment of the alterhood.
win in subsequent starts for the leg marking the pooling of each supersede the book" at Home. The oficials were as unders Race, but in the event of a Ponypony according to ther handicap 2 BME viR, the Amarici though it may be that the two Patrona-His Excellency Sir carrying the penalty, not winning. 'in yards) conceded. The Pats Cothpelled to, give up the webs will be found together. A cum-R. E. Stubbs, A.C.M.G., His Excel-2. to be deducted next time he will be started by sounding a gong, three miles from Cape Grises. parison of the two inancialls leser Vice Admiral Sir A. L. Duf, starts, such 2 b. to remain deduct- and each rider mast keep his pony The seas had been so heavy for would'necessitate a pretty close K.C.B. His Excellency Major-ed until he wins again when he behind the line assigned to bim several hours that the two ama3] investigation into figures, but General F. Ventris, CB, Com-will carry the full peralties with until the signal is given.
boats which were accompanying might say straightaway motore W. Bowden-Smith, C.BE. ou: deduction. Penalties atcamu-rider whose pony is then over the the moter lugger in order to London, Det, T. that the Colonial system 1 Committee:-The Stewards oflative up to 15 ib, la the event lice, or
attend to the swimmer were' moving forward faster A folish official message states that the Bolsheviks are retreating to be preferred for place bel the Hongkong Jockey Club (Ex of the or more Ponies tying with than a walk, m the entire front. Hostilities op the Lithuanian front, from the ting.
must return and amped on two occasions, and The resul: of the third Fast Pression frontier to Monstelliszki, have been ordered to cease in race, from the berting standpoint. Johnstone, D. M. Ross. E C. IL. Five Faces
Oficis. The Hos. Mr. John the same number of marks after] start again or be
the crews were wet to the skin. disqualified. have been run the Maloos accordance with the League of Nations proposals.
may assist by holding The wind was from the north- would appear incredible to the Blason, E14, D. E. Clark, Eq, owners shall either divide the panies if desired. Open to Mem-west, and the big seas rolling average turäte a: Home. the In agreement with Poland and Lithuania, the cor mission appoint-place price being, if only fraction. Leefe, Esq. Major Timmis value of the Cup which is hereby bers of Jockey, Gymkhana and on to Cape Grissez made a heavy
backwash that Cat. J. P. Wyndham:-Judze, placed at $100 or shall wp of on Polo Clubs. Entrance Free. It ed by the League of Nations has feed provislumeðfy the frontier, stretch-fally, higher than the sin pace. ing from the German frontier to the confluence of the Ignorka and
1. E. Clark, Esq. Assistant a day to be fixed by the CommitPrize: $100. 2nd Prize: $60, 3rd several miles out. The change Other points to impress a new Jadze, D. M. Ross, EgHandi-tee not being the same day as Prize: 840.
lof weather in the morning Niemen, along the Niemen as far as Uchis, and youth to Mereth. comer favourably wer? the
was very unfortunate, as splendid Polish and Lithuanian troops are to be withdrawn in kilometres from elimination of such pests as three-capper, Dr. C. Forsyth and E. B. the last race for the Slakes but Mr. Seth's. Moonshine, 155
within two weeks therefor.
progress had been made through- card manipulators, tipsters, and i Heed. Esg.:-In charge of the the event of a run of the weight Dr. Soares skw. Discarded late
lbs., 1-5 yardsy, Mr. Seth .. 1out the night, which had been London, Oct. 8.
itinerant venders of dubious Scale. M. T. Johnstone. Esq:-1st
calm, with a slack tide. Sullivan General Wrangel, in a communique, reports the rout of two Bad- Į looking comestibles. to
St Chad), 155 lbs., 160 yards, Starter, H. C. B. Way, Esq.-2nd shall be weight for inches as per
scale. Entrance Fee $5.
was very cheery throughout the Perik infantry and one catairy divisions, and claims a thousand pri- nothing of the absence of heaps Starter, L. N. Lesie, Esq. and Prize: $125, 3rd Prize: $75.
Mr. Spares
2swim, laughing and joking with Mr. J. Bell-Irving's br. Rizg In the direction of Sineinikoru two thousand prisoners, four of litter resulting from discarded H. Blason, Esq.-Paddock.
those aboard the motor trawler enins, three gues and many machine-guns were captured.
sporting sheets and the like. Sall. S. Sassoon, Esq. Time
wood, 155 be.. 150 yards), and the two boats which ware ac- another matter to strike one je Keeper.
Mr. Eall Irving
3 companying him-in fact, he was Also race Mr. P. A. Cox's ha good deal more comfortable Red Coat, 155 be.. (Mr. Cox); than many of the party who a?- Mr. J. Bell Irving's-blk. Wee companied him. His principal Mouse, 159 Bbs.. ir. T. W. sustenance consisted of beef Doyley; Mr. Blank's y. Tredegar steak, which was cooked aboard 158 lbs. (Mr. Gibsony; Capt. H. S. the trawler.
big line.
- mets.
THE COAL CRISIS.
Warsaw. Oct. 8.
one
say
2ad
1.
Marks carried to date: Spotted and 10, Slam 3. Malcolm Beggar King 1, Siamese Cat 1. has everybody is well dressed. The results were as undėT:-
Mr. Jobastone's w. Slam, 154 A: Hom Pen at surh
1-FIVE FURLONGS HANDI- fashionable meetings as Ascot and CAP. A
b. ir. Johnstone CLASS-For Chinar. Soares's spd. Spotted sand, Dr. Smille in a statement at Gle row advived the miners collarless gentry in general are to Gymkhanas
Goodwood, tatterdemalions and Ponies that have
161 Ba, Mr. Soares tur acceptance of the owners' offer as a temporary measure and to seen by the thousand as
Mr. Johnstone' ch. Lighting, settle down, for three montus, wherein an agreement satisfying the
146 lbs. Mr. Bell Irving
London. Oct. T
اهیم میره
in
this seas 1. and race. Listance
.events are NO
сайм
11⁄2 lengths; 3 lengths. Time: 2. 11 15.
1
2
3
Pari-Mutuel: Winner, 311.40;
162, 3326.80.
1 30. 530,
1, 155 15, (Mr. Alves); Mr. Mar-
was felt for
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
miners might be reached. Mr. Smillie's appeal is significant in viswell as superbig-groomed mer Handicap, Fole Scorries, and
McGrath's ch. Pesame late Clay- On a previous attempt in 1913. of the fact that hitherto eight important heal Miners Councilsavers word. Then, in England, there sidered as Races, winners of these
Ebers of the fashionable milaf
more Dahlia, 155 be. (Major Sullivan reached within six miles commended rejection of the owners' offer.
Timmia); Mr. C. Sargeaunt's ch. of the French coast after 10 hours is the discordant soundofraucsus- The coal situation has worsened owing to the Council of the York-
being therefore eligible unless Place $11.70.
Winterlight, 153 lbs.. (Mr. Sar-
swimming; voiced bookmakers Aboating shire Miners' Association overwhelmingly recommending the members
If there otherwise disqualified.
geaunt); Mr. R. A. Denne's ch. to vote against any datum line. This is a surprising development, asmatuel spares the spectator here. the odds," from which the pari-
Cash Sweep: are sufficient entries the poules $2,245.60; 2nd 296, 3541.50; 3rd Beaver); Mr. Jay Pee's g. Aidley
Wakeford, 155 1b.. (Capt.) i had been excidently anticipated that Yorkshire world strongly Nor does the Colonial racecourse classes, the standard of the B class will be divided into A and B support part.
appear to need a cohort of flat-
4.-LADIES' 'NOMINATION: being necessarily very low, so visaged individuals rather past
BALL AND BUCKET RACE- tinho's b. Back up, 155 lbs., (Mr. the streanous work of the ring. that exceptionally slow ponies Open to Members of the Jockey.G. A Harriman); Mr. Nemazee's
Entrance Fee but eminently valable to Englishmay be entered.
Gymkhana, and Polo Clubs. Each & Supper Dance, 155 lbs (Mr. es China Nemares); Mir, Dairem's 2. Senza, bookmakers as a bodyguard when $5. 1st Prize: $150. Second Prize: Competitor, mounted $75. 3rd Prize: $50. "the boys" are around. In short,
Pony, will have 2 or 2 Posts with 155 lbs., Mr. J. A. Remedios). Polo Balls on top, and a bucket, Two lengths; four lengths. racing in England is like a huge Mr. Towers & Pantile (late Danmore Dahlia), 154 lbs., fair; it this Colony it is a garden-
Time: 58 25 secs: assigned to him. Mr. F. X. L. Soares 1
Parl-mutual: Winner $21,90; He will ride to a post, take on Hon. Mr. John Johnstone's b.
ball, ride to bucket, and drop ball Places, 19.50, $11.60 and $17.70. P. 3., 161 155., Mr. Johnstone 2 in, returning for each other ball Cash Sweep: Ist No. 505,
MESOPOTAMIAN SITUATION.
London, Oct. 7.
A War Ofice communique states that our relief column moving on Saman it has reached Darrajı station, twenty-eight miles from the annoitring aeroplanes observed "All well" signals from the Kufarrison, but the Arabs are destroying the Kufanejef line.) The rearguard of the column marching to Sellab from Baghdad was attacked at Mahmudiyah, which is nineteen miles south of Baghdad, 5 insurgents whom an armoured train dispersed. Dealing with the tribunal situation reports are to hand of the submission of a large number of tribes in the Middle Euphrates, the Upper Euphrates and the Bhatteladhaim district, fifty miles north of Baghdad in South Kurdistan.
TOGOLAND.
party.
оп
·
Mr. John Bell-Irving's biz. Brutus, 158 lbs., Mr. Bell Irving
Also ran: Mr. Nemazee's ch
8
The closing rate of the dollar.on demand, today was 49.04.
!
DON'T FORGET.
in the same manner, and when a11]$2222.50; 2nd 295, $635.00; 3rd have been dropped in backet, ride 121, $317.50. past winning post.
Unplaced: 539, 130, 541, 460, II a ball falls to the ground, the 530, 698; 448, 263, 217 and 471. Sepond, 166 lbs., (Mr. Nemazee); competitor may dismount to re- 7--HANDICAP: ONE AND A Mr. Blank's x. Tredegar, 146 lbs,cover it, but no balls may be QUARTER MILE RACE-For (Major Timmia); Mr. P. A. Cox's removed from post or dropped in China Ponica. Entrance $5. 1st.
bucket unless he is mounted at the Prize: $200, 2nd Prize: $100. time, and each ball must be dealt Mr. Soares br. Siamese Cat, with successfully before starting 156 lbs., Mr. Soares for another. Entries Free. Prizes Mr. Johnstone's Barning presented by the Gymkhana Club Daylight, 156 lbs., Mr. John- to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Competitors,
stone ........ and Souvenirs to the Ladies Nominating saise.
LONDON'S AMERICAN NAMESAKE. The Mayor of the city of New London. Connecticut (Mr. E. Frank Morgan), has written to the Lord Mayor, sending great ings to Old London. New London, b. Red Coat, 147 lbs. (Mr. Cox), Paris, Oct. 8.-. ... According to in cfficial announcement, the former German colony Governor John Winthrop, and is he says, was founded in 1645 by
Two lengths; four length, of Tegoland, West Africa, was formally handed over to the French located at the mouth of the River
Time: 1.20, authorities by the officer commanding the British troops of occupa Thames.
Para-Mutuel: Winner $12.90; tion, who, welcoming the French troops, extolled the unalterable com-
Long Island
Places, "$5.90, $6.20 and $6,40: radeship of the two armies, whereupon the French and British Raga of London, when in
He Soood.
invites citizens
Cash Sweep: 1st. prize No. 159, were holated side by side on Government building and were saluted
Ameri-
$1,43220; 2nd, 920; $409.20; Érd, by twenty-one guns. Togoland produces chiefly ollstaff, such as pea-little city by the sea, and adds
visit this beautiful
96; $204.50. nute and copre, which now find in Marseilles a large market-Havas. "I bare often wondered if your
Unplaced: 349, 458 and 298, 2-FIVE FUBLONGS HAND city has some of the relics of the late war that would move as an DICAP. B CLASS-PO Chips ornament in, our memorial park, ponies that have reninabjeventin in the form of a moderate-sized Gymkhanas this season and not gun or two that had seen metion won a race. Distance Fladici
ILFURD BY-ELECTION.
London, Oct. 8.
The Ilford by-election resulted: Wise, (Coalition Unionist 15,612; Joking: (Labour), the ex-M.P., 6,571; Thompson (Liberal) 6,515.
sued on pages 2 and 8.)
CL.
ta
Mr. C. Sargeaunt nominated by
Miss Mitchell
Mr. J. M. Dodington nominated
by Mrs. Wyndham a.. Mr. A. F. Baüt nondinated by
Mrs. Fearse
in that sector of the Great War Polo Scurries, and similar events Also competed:
Mr. Bell Irving's g. Attraction,
152 lbs., Mr. Bell Irving
TO-DAY.
Coronet Theatre—5,15 and 9 ́S
Hongkong Theatre-5.15, 7.5 and 9.15 pm.
PJM.
TO-MORROW.
Coronet Theatre-5.15 and 9. 5° p.m.
· Hongkong Theatre-535, 7.15 and 9.15 p.
8
Also rant: Mr. Johnstone's ch⠀⠀ Length and a
1 | Alexander, 164 Ibs., (Mr. Doyle}; lengthe
many.
Mr. Nemazee's eh. Sepand, 145 lbs., Time: 251 452 (Mr. Nemazee); Mr. Saint's g. 8h. Pari-Kaldel? Winner $74.90, John (Jafe Season Ticket), 145 lbs., Pisces $6.90, $5.50 and
8) (Kr. G. A. Harriman); Capt. H. 8. Cash Sweep: 12 No
HeGrath's g. Patrick (late Glen. 32572.50;÷2id 823, $785; 3rd more" Dahlia),;, 140-16#, (Major 13€7.50% Tiniais)
Tiplaced), 471, 9 and 10
in which the American troops are not considered sa Kaces, win-3. Mr. H. Soth nominated by Mixa I took part..
ners of these being therefore - Seth; Mr. J. Beli Irving nominated