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FINAL EDITION
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1601 三拜禮·號三廿月二英港香
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1938. 日四十月正
No. 15440
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MOTORISTS WHOSE MOTTO IS
Safety
"First"
ALWAYS FIT
DUNLOP TYRES
CHAMBERLAIN GIVEN MANDATE TO ACT
CENSURE Only Three Starters in Champion Stakes
LABOUR MOTION CRUSHED BY LOYAL RANKS
Prime Minister's Way Clear to Negotiate With Italy, Germany
LLOYD GEORGE MAKES SENSATIONAL CHARGE
(Special to "Telegraph")
London, Feb. 23.
The House of Commons, late last night, over- whelmingly voted confidence in Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, the National Liberals joining the Con- servative majority to give him a mandate to pursue negotiations with Signor Benito Mussolini or Herr Adolf
JAPANESE PREPARE FOR FRESH OFFENSIVE
Japanese Units On Yellow River Bank
Hsuchow, Feb. 23, The advance of 1,000 Japan- ese troops to the banks of the Yellow River, north of Kaifeng. is interpreted here to mean an jattempt at a clearing-up opera- tion and the gaining of a foot- hold either for a crossing of the river, which is difficult on ac- count of its breadth at this point, or a westward move for outilanking the Chinese defences Jut Pinghan.
.
The situation may not be critical, but it is a first step in uttempt to smosh the Chinese defenes he and grasp the Lunghat railway- United Press.
Concern Felt
Hitler and plan for the appeasement of Europe. The vote For Japanese
was taken after the Government had promised that failure in direct dealings would bring enormous war preparations, on the Labour In the final speech in the debate motion, Mr. William Morrison, Secretary for Agriculture, declared:
"If conciliation fails our people, when re-armed, will be in a position to make difficult or dangerous" any antagonistic move by a dictator.-United Press.
Censure Motion Is
Heavily Boaten
The Labour mation of censure was; defeated by 330 votes to 168,
Mr. Herbert Morrison, Minister of Agriculture, replying for the Govern-
ment, urged that if anything could be
BRITAIN'S POLICY
done to dispel the minsma of suspicion MAY HURT
it was the bounden duty of the British Government to do it, when it was.a fitting opportunity. They believed if this opportunity were missed, another opportunity as good might not easily
arisc.
In Saghalien
Russia Bound To Provido Full Protection
Hirota Expected To Take Action
Tokyo, Feb. 28.
The of
MISSED VIENNA CRISIS
GREDKA WINS BLUE MOUNTAINS PLATE IN SENSATIONAL FINISH
The Champion Stakes, principal event in this afternoon's racing at Happy Valley, was won by Silky- Silkylight also light. There were only three starters. won the H.K. Derby Monday.
A terrific burst of speed by Murray River, with Mr. H. Maitland up, as, the field rounded the bend enabled the Gredka entry to win the Blue Mountains Plate with ease in the first race after the tiffin adjournment.
Mr. Eu Tong-sen, owner of Potentate, which won the Ladies' Purse this morning received the trophy from Miss Judith Smith, and in time-honoured fashion, Mr. C. Encarnacao, the successful jockey, escorted her to lunch.
CASH SWEEP RESULTS
The following are the lucky Cash Swzep numbers at to-day's faces:
RACE 1
No. 10.
491 UGB
$1,053.60 301.60 150.00 Unplaced ponies (925 each)--Nos, 2003, Once the strongest man in Austria, the former Vice-2233, 500, 358, 13, 121, 1124, 290, 1936, 2018, 29, 2473, 624, 004. 013, 1059, 1807, 2246, 1486. Chancellor and loader of the Heimwehr, Prince Ruediger von Starhemberg, was not on the stage for the recent Vienna drama. He was honeymooning with beautiful former Nora Gregor, actress from the, Burgtheatre in Vienna; in Switzer- -land. The Prince has dropped out of sight politically.
GOVERNMENT URGING
Japanese Government to strike PUBLIC TO EXPERIMENT
for the release of Japanese nationals detained by the Soviets jon suspicion of espionage in North Saghalien, was disclosed
RELATIONS by Mr. Koki Hirota, the Foreign
U.S. Dubious Of Effect, Of Cabinet Crisis:
All the talk about his colleagues trying to get rid of Mr. Eden was! absolutely false and without founda-
The most strenuous efforts And Compromise Plan
ilon
were made by colleagues and friends to assist him in his dimculty, and to
great services to retain his Government and the nation.Reuter.
Moves Censure
London, Feb. 22.
the
DURING "BLACK-OUT”
03, 737.
.RACE 2
No. 146)
3727 UZG
$1,376.20 393.20 100.00
Once
sunshine Dgain brilliant favoured race-goer at Happy Valley this morning, but in spite of the idoni weather conditions the stands seemed to be longer in flling up. To-day is the fourth day of the annual racing carnival.
His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, and party arrived carly on fire' course.
A good start was given to the day's proceedings when 24 ponies accepted in the Leighton Hill Stakes, the Grat event. The principal race of the morning, The Ladies' Purse, won by Polentute.
was
In the Leighton I Stakes, Bor- rachito, the winner, always had the race well in hand, most of the chal- lengers falling away in the straight. Golden Cow made a good effort in the run home, but was beaten by a length, with Five Rulers, an abso- Unplaced ponies 1850 each):—Nos. 970, ule outside, in third place a length 2430. 1240, af
na u half behind. Golden Cow-was-
white strongly favoured to win,
were also Planchet and Fel Ying well-bucked,
RACE 3
No. 2243 $314 1307
$1,402,10 400.00 200.36
Lancashire Lass got away to a good Unplaced ponies ($50 each)-Nos. 1804, start in the Grand Stand Stakes, Fowey and closely 2840, 2253, 850, 2438, 1502.
followed by National Pride. Humdrum Eve came
RACE 4
No. 1307
420 2449
$1,540,70
440.20 20.10 Unplaced pavies ($30 each)-Nos. 2380, 2580, 3150, 3125, 2400.
RACE 5
No. 170
$1,090.65 483.00 JGA
241.50 16:3 Unplaced ponies (150 each)-Nos, 001. round, Tyne was coming
Minister, pointing out in reply
His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in- to Interpellations in the Diet that Japanese rights there were Chief has directed that a "black-out" exercise shall take guaranteed by a treaty between place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, 121 the Soviet and the Japanese
February 28, says a government communique. Governments.
Small-Pox
He said that at present he was
The whole object of these practices is to enable the urging the Soviet, through the Japan- Washington, Feb. 22.
ese Embassy at Moscow, to expedite inhabitants of this Colony to make arrangements in their Officials are reluctant to com-the conclusion of the Fisheries Con-
homes, offices, and factories, in order that they may carry ment while the British crisis is vention between the two countries.
These statements followed a ques- in a "fluid state," but they in-tion from Baron Iwakura regarding on with the maximum efficiency, and comfort for what
Cabinet divi-Japanese interests in North Saghallen. dicated that the The House of Commons met in a sion. Mr. Anthony, Eden's re- Citing the fact that Japanese interest may be a prolonged period, should war occur.
The easy way out-that is switch- much calmer mood to-day when Mr.signation and Mr. Chamberlain's there were secured as a result of
Japanese-Soviet negotiations following off light at the source and going! (Continued on Page 12.)
tentative foreign policy were ex-ing the withdrawal of Japanese armed out to dinner, or ding early and ga- pected further to isolate the forces from Siberia, an interpellatering to bed of no value whatso-
declared that the Soviet was in duty ever to either the house-holder United States.
They indicated that if Mr. Cham-He emphasised in this connection that safety, the Air Bald Precautions
Soviets continued to oppress Committee. berlain carries out his hint of diplo-the
of This war or state emergency matic recognition of Ethiopla with a Japanese Interests and he urged the
Government to Lake effective might last even for a period of years loan or credits to Italy for exploita-diplomatic measures to cope with the and it is obviously quite out of the 10 bed lion of Ethiopia, it will be a serious threatening clitationReuter Special. question to dine out or go
early every night during that period. blow to the sanctity of trenties which
During, the first hour of this exer has long been a corner-stone of Ame-
cise the publle will be free to experl- rican foreign policy.
ment with their darkening devices. After 8pm, any lights showing may
STOP PRESS
BUBONIC PLAGUE IN FUKIEN
KWANGTUNG BANKS AMALGAMATED
Canton, Feb, 23.
after
or
bound to protect Japanese interests, those appointed to look Ravaging
RICH RACE WON BY STAGEHAND, HOWARD HORSE
them-
City Area
783 CASES IN LESS
THAN 2 MONTHS
one
קט
up strongly round the bend, but Mr. H. C. Pih lifted his pony out of the wellstrung field to bring National Pride home to a thrilling win.
Havoc Eve
took
an early lead in the Ladies Furse, followed by Harvest View and Potentate with New Star close behind. Harvest View went into the lead half way and Potentate was holding her position. Soldier of Honour came out of the bunch in a fine spurt in the straight, but Potentate, which had now taken the lead, held her off to win by a
of Unplaced ponies 1150 cach):-Nex, 2500, short head in a thrilling Anish.
Mr Eu Tong-sen, owner 1276, 023, 3540, 3000.
with the Potentate, was presented RACE 7
Ladies's Purse by Miss Judith Smith, No. 1081
who was escorted to lunch by Mr. C. 210
Encarnacao, the winning jockey.
RACE €
No. 2503
244
42.165.80
GLB.00 309.40
2301
RACE &
No. 2975 4451
$2.550.45 714.40 157.20
$2,000.30 801.00 400.90
UNCLE OF EMPEROR RECALLED
Many Japanese Army Command Changes
Shanghai, Feb. 23.
After leading most of the way, in the Adelaide Stakes Lancashire Chips was cut cut of a win by Gypsy Love which made ú very late challenge and won by ti
ti neck.
hud
then
fall
In the Jockey Cup, the race before the luncheon Interval, Tiny Eagle took an early lead, closely followed by Amberley, while Sceole View was round, left at the start. Half way Rob Roy led and Scenic View pulled up. Tiny Eagle. right back. The finish was very close, with Rob Roy winning by a length.. Amberley took second post- tion two lengths in front of Scenic View, which had made a good re- covery
A further 18 cases of small-
In the sixth race, the Blue Moun- One school of thought indicated
lead to a visit by the Police. If the pox were reported to the health!
Lains Plate, nothing was suprising as Amoy, Feb. 23.
was that it would constitute "letting the
yesterday. The
the extraordinary burst of speed with warning given by the Police recelven which Bubonic plague,
United States down for a second
and eMielest attention, authorities prompt last year,
which Murray River got clear of the prevalent in Fukien
friendly relations will continue. For total since January is now 783,
The replacement of General Iwane field to win. She was behind to The again reported to be spreading in the time, recalling Sir John Simon's re- southern part of the province. Seven fusal to co-operate with Mr. Henry
"Arcadin, Calif., Feb. 22that small minority, who for reasons with over 425 deaths.
Matzul by General Shunroku Hats, Buffer, Rex and Sea Spray in that persong, it is learned, have already L. Stimson, former Secretary of to halt Japan's Invasion of
completely disregard tho selves.
Cases Twelve of yesterday's
oc-until recently Inspector-General of order for most of the distance, but The $50,000 Santa Ana Derby was best known or unknown to died of this disease in Wel-an, north State,
Manchuria in 1931 and 1932,
won to-day by Mr. Maxwell
areas of Millary Education in Tokyo, one of just before coming into the straight, of Chuanchow. on the coast
three key posta in the Japanese Army, Mr. H. Maitland brought her out in -Contral News.
A second school of thought believed Howard's Stugchand, which never orders, this police visit will almost
Victoria, four in Kowloon and
was announced in a statement from terrife style and she merely cantored. that Mr. Eden had long been a dis-received a call until the final turn, certainly not be so friendly and curred in the residential
the large Ane may result.
each in Shaukiwan and Aberdeen the headquarters of the Japanese ex- past the winning post many lengthe turbing element in European peace, at which point it turned on
POINTS TO REMEMBER and his going may make possible at power and gained a smashing one
The spiderale in the most fatal expeditionary force in Central China, ahead of Colorado Star which was in
second place. When considering your darkening
to-day. .1920, least temporary Anglo-Italo-Ger-length victory.
Mr. W. S. Dupont'e Dauber was devices the following should be borne perienced in Hongkong since
The statement also announces the Only three pontes accepted in the inan feconciliation, and thus, at least
After going second and Mr. A. C. Compton's in mind:
The first and most important when over 1.500 cases were reported imporarily, avert war.
light is visible above the has been reported during the pre- uncle. Lieut-General Prince Yamuklo quarters of the distance in the reverse sent epidemic in less than two Asakn, commander of the Japanese order, Cameronlan came up strongly horizontal.
Lieut-General Yanagawa, commander View kept her slender lead for A 2. When shading external lights months, and the discuse shows no forces in the Nanking area, and from the rear and though Moonlight
the danger of reflection from algns of abating.
of the Jupane troops in the Hanwhile, she was evertaken and beaten 0
length In an exciting. Onish... by the ground should not be for-
Small-pox is enderale during chow area.
that
Handicap. Evt was Inst. 'BAYS' The announcement 3. Shutters and sinusios are of winter months, and until warmer
STAKES, Winner $700, Second great value but during the hot weather Intervenes in Hongkong roadjustments in command are in 1-TE - LEIGHTON HILL weather the question of ventil there is litle prospect of the mortalle keeping with the firm determination auon hakata be considered early rate being checked Mass vacels to face prolonged hostilities which are $300 Third $200 For China Ponies; CMM 450 Tignber of light nations are sill continuing and over now entering their second phase. Subscription Crimes of this Club of can be notion without 1,000 Chinese are belog vacchiated The statement pays tribute to metal this Meeting. Winners barred. Biz Samo parlak discomfor tend, dally by by ou
shkcom Ambulance Brieda Maisit for muscessfully carrying out. Furlongea k
(Continued on Page 1) get the funt phase of the War Reuter,
With a view to strengthening the Onancial situsilon in Kwonglung, the Kwanglung Industrial Bank has pean events have demonstrated the ly pace and fading in the final yards, been amalgamated with the Kwang-wisdom of the American Independ- Earle Sande trained Stagehand tung Provincial Bank, the merger ence policy and the necessity of an The par-mutuel pold out $13.20 for taking effect us from Monday immediate naval expansion to make a win and 37.20 and $4.20 for placos.
As a result of the amalgamation, all possible the simultaneous defence of United Press, financial -4fTales of Liv provincial both coasts Meat: American Inter- government will henceforth be notional authorities are agreed that handled by the Kwangtung Provincial: Bir John Simon's mistake, "was the TARK Central Nato costliest blunder any Government AKK! 26 Parade in the ye shady titsverbini bargain to recojnika Ethiopla Further Stop Prase limos os car and to aid in its exploitation may prove to the lang run coul" & Bd. Rajzlazomer us
All officials are agreed that Euro-Bunegeret third, after aetting an enr-step is to ensure that no direct in five months. Half of this number recall of the Emperor of Japan's Tyro Stakes.
YOUNG CORBETT. WINS ON POINTS San Francisco, Feb;27 Young Corbett 3rd, welshing in ki
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