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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1908,

THE SEIZED STEAMER.

Release Demanded by Japan.

(From Our Correspondent,)

TORTO, February 13. The authorities at Tokyo have ordered the Japanese Consul at Canton to de- mand the release of the Tatan Mar 17.

Chinese Mail'a Fervice,)

THE RACES.

Yesterday's Results.

Tree, with Ardpatrick and York Rose following in the roar. As the ponies enter ed the back stretch Pine Tree moved up to the loader, while Nigel dropped right bolind. York Rowo followed Corn up an the outside and was lying fourth at the The following rates were ren yesterday village. Mainstay led into the straight, but after we had gone to prossi :

was soon displaced by Starlight and Quora. Yerk Rose put in a fine finish and wen easily from Quorn, Starlight being third. Time 2.093. Pari-mutuel: Winner 38.00; Placos lat. $5.70; 2nd 87.60; 3rd 832.00. Cash swoop, 8599.00; $171.00; 885.50.

Second to receive $150; and Third $50,

THE CHINA MAIL.

Pari-Mutuel Winger $9.50. Places: 1st 80.80; 2nd 98.08; 3rd $12.30, Cash sweeps, $1868.50; 8581.00; 8265.50,

THE KOWLOON STATES.-Value $400. Eccond to receive $100; and Third 850. For Chins Ponies, Subscription Griffine

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[FROM LATE FILEK.]

The absunce of rain in New South Wales

of this Season 1907-1968. Weight for is causing the danger of a discontinuance inches as pec, sculo. Winners of one of water supplies to many towns. Soveral Race 7 Ib.; of two or more Races 10 11.agricultural and pastoral shows Juve been. extra. Unplaced Runners allowed 3 lb. abandoned in consequence of the drought. Entrance 310. Ono Milo,

THE GYMKHANA Crus Cur.- Valuo £80. Presuntod by the Members of the Gymk ham Club. Secrand to receive $100; and Third 980. For all Chins Ponies that have run at any Gymkhaus Meeting or Meating of the Souson 1007, and Sub-THE- HONGKONG STAKEH-Valus 2500, Mr Christiani's Drueckeberger, 10st

1007- seription Griffins -f this Season 18 Weight Hist. Ell. Winners of any Race ather than Races contined to Sab- ription Griffin 71.; of a Subscription Subscription Griftius Race 26. oxtra. Gritting of this Season 1907-1908 allowed 7 Winners at this Muuting,

barred. Jockeys who have mover had a winning mant in Hongong, Sisn hai or Tiont- sin allowed 5th Butane $10. Three quarters of a Mile. M Dayasdust's Carcouch, 1st Ill

Mr Buxey's Sofrane Rose, 10st 12lbs...

(Mr G. Master). 1 12ths (Mr Reid)

A forced entry for China Ponies Sub-Me W. G. Clarke's Lowlander, 11st soription Griffins of this Season 1907-

(Mr Dupree)

Mr Godfrey Master's Blue Nile, 11st 11

(Mr G. Masterj

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PERIN February 12. In reply the Japanese Minister the Chinese Government has stated that the Tatau Mary II was confested under Art. 111 of the Supplementary Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between

Mr Elia Kadnerie's Manchurian Chief, 1st 8lbs (Mr Hayos) Japan and China.

(Arl 111 The Chinese Government Mr Cockney's The Ditch, 10st 7is

(Me Large) 0 Agree that sny Tupurse steungy supable Maur H. M. H. & D.'s Rodavui, t of navigating the inland waterways, upo

10s (Mr G. Marshall) the Emperial Maritime M F D Marshall's Gun Tree, 10st 16 reporting Civitous, my proved for the purpose M. Alex Moe's Stratformoher, 10st 1b...

(Mr Vida) 0

of trale from Tranty Pot no placas

(ME Clarke inband or reported, on complying with the Mr Robo's Theafort, Hit Sbs......

(My H. Master) Delgid and Supploraentury Regulations Joy Mag Naviustion Tuinad RM Wiligriff's Butterpunch, 10 lbs... (Mr Reid) MCB. Rowe's Ben Bien, 1st 101

Fish, Host lenta

47% Barrospundent.)

Cecros, Fobritury 19, Much zegtet has been expressed at the Ariseinalty that the passengers in Excite! the Tatu Mare were allowed to learn the xrwaul, or it ju kulieve) further proof of arms running might bars luan chained

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Donth of a witness. My Knight, of the Imperial Maritime Crates, who as horied to day, vas one of the fires entreeled with the wizare of the Tato Mare 11. On rosiebing Erotom he war nithekid sal junlyri

Jelly ukterward.

WHAT IS A LOTTERY 7

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Bibs (Mr Clarke) 3 12lbs (Mr Hayes)

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Further, strikes have occurred at the Collieries at Newcastle, N.8.W. and many pits are idle.

The proposal to establish a Nationd Army lus, according to the Australian Minister for Dofanco, been wot! received in all parts of the Commonwealth.

108. Weight for inches as per scale. Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Maori Chief, 10st Winner of the German Cup 7 lb. extra; BOR-winners placed Ponies allowed 3 lb. Mr Dryasdust's Seringspatam, 10st Bll

(Mr Large) Unplaced Runners allowed 5 lb. En-

Mr J. Armstrong's Skirbeck, 11st 416.. traites $10. One mile and a half. Mr Lanset's Floetfoot, Fist Siba

(Mr Johnstone)

As a result of the heat wave in Victoria Mr Buxey's Black Prince Rose, 11st 2lba (Mr Gegg) 1

(Mr Hickman) in January (reported in our cables) Mr Maxon's Resignation, 10at 12lbs ...

Mr Lanset's Dalliance, 11st 31s

numerous deaths occurred and in the (Mr Johnstone) 2

(Mr

d) 0 Mr Clarky's Lowlauder, 10st 12lbs, ...

suburbs of Melbourne thousands of people Bir Alex.. Moir's Strathmohr. 10st 12lbs (Mr Roid) 3

(Mr Gegg; alopt on the footpaths and even in the Mr McDonnell's Fat, 10st Dlbs

public parks. (Mr Dupree) Mr Keechong's Faiti, 1st. 1 ...

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A Mr J. W. Young, an Australian merchant, on his roturn from a world tour, informed a newspaper representative that "Japan was a mach over-rated country."

Two notoriata covored the distance

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Special London Letter.

(From Our Spunting Correspondent.)

LONDON, December 37.

A MODEL COURSE.-Tho Newbury Raco courag is the most up-to-date, England, and reflects great credit to Joba Porter, the manager, and others who interested themselves in this undertaking.

WHY PAY

$1.75

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The balance shout on the year has just NOVELS? been issued and shows a satisfactory state

Over £19,000 was given in You can read the latest up. of affairs. added money during 1907 and the revenue

to-date Volumes for as grown from £26,000, odd to just over £38,000. In all, the year's working shows a profit of £7368, and there is avery reason to expect matters to go well at Nowhury which is the centre of numerous training establishments,

ITEMS--Home sportsmen are pleased to learn that Mr Abo Bailey thinks so highly of the possibilities of horse-broeding in

with Baer pony.

20 CENTS.

South Africa-mating the English stallion WATKINS'

A privato bill is to be introduced next parliamentary session which aimse at limiting the number of days racing at ench course

the licensing power to the hands of the county councils.

B. Mason tops, the list of Winning Jackuys under National Club rules, with twenty victories out of sixty-four mounts

(Mr Marshall) H. M. and B's Redavni, 10-t 10UM

(Mr Marshall) o Mr Smith's Gold Loaf, 10st its...... (Bir Hynes) Mr Ralen's Fineasa, 10st 161b...

(Mr Jordan) Mr Lanset's Energy, 10st fib

(Mr. H. Soth) Mr A. Forbes' Desmond, 10st 916

Mr Redcar's Chionne, 1st 12hs...... (Mr Hickman) ◊

(Mr Jordan) Lowlander gave considerablo trouble at

Considerable difficulty was experienced the start fat got away well, just behind in getting the fold away. Black Prines between Melbourne and Sydney, 572 miles (Nowmarket excopted) to six, and placing Rodavní. Resignation and Fleetfool wore Rosu bulted, riderless, round the course, in 26 hours 40 minutes. tagethor blind Lowlander, then caana having escaped from the mafon and ran Desmond, Pat and Finesse.

The fold off the course. Gold Leaf-led at the start➖➖➖➖

with Strathwohr and Skirbeck in close The Australian Government is inviting blung out as the punias galloped dat ondance. Going up the hill Druecke- tunders for the construction of two the hill, Redavas having a lend of six or

berger went into fourth position, ahead seven lengths from Lowlander, but in the

As the ponios That pony was considerably in the rear but, wheeled into the

improved Straight Lowlander show purchase of the E.E.T. Co's lines having under the whip, moved up when rounding the northern end. As the field swept up the by two lungths. Tine 2.083. Pari-mutuel

ed out prominently, but Sofran Rose won failed. the leader Winner 315.50; Places. 1st $7.50: 2nd and Rodavni fell back to Fleetwood and Resignation closed on the leader and entered the straight an lovel terns. The race henne resulted in Fleet HOT wood winning by several lengths. Resigna- tion heat Lowlander for second place hy half a length. Timo 3.192. Pari-mutuel. Winner 12.90. Places Is 86.00: 2nd $5.80; 3rd $6.80 Cash swoop $904,05: ₤268 30: $129.15.

A splendid ruce, Caxamb carhading straight they bunched, oxcepting Finesse. pf Daili nee, and Sofrano Rose submarine cables to be laid between Victoria tio lists being compiled from Aug.

* Peg He

Blue Nile in the stanight,

Tigo min. 32 secu

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Pari mutual win 36.20 on Blue Nile

Corn 87, the third pony

and Tasmania, negotiations for the

last.

Though the weather was bitterly cald at Kempton Park yesterday, there was a capital attendance to see the holiday fixture

und 9 on Coxcomb Piners Rue Nile paid hill again Lowlander dispirth place. $19.20; 3rd $15.50, Cash swoop, 81814.40;N.S.W. in the Far East informs his Govern-1 decided, and which produced some excellent?

Cash sweep $1.04.12 Blu Nile, and Owen and Spon the Manchurian | Chief.

THE TESTON STATES. Valus $400. Se- cond to receive $150; and Third $50. For China Pony Grillins imported direct por 8.8. Pong Shing by the Doaler Lau Chu Fa. Woight for inches as par sende, Winnate b Patrice $10 Fix

Farlungs

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Maroon Poker's Panjabi, 105, 121

(Mr Gegg) 1 Mr Alex Moje Strathnaien Pie 1910s

(Mr Clarke 91

kt

My Jeden Pools Kirkendbright,

Mba (Mr Johnstamaj 1. Messrs TF. Blough id R. Shewan's Dumbridites, st 12lba (Mr Hayes)

Tillintautor 11stdib

(Mr R. Muster)

(To the Blitar of the Cursey Marc 5 Sin, There was one the lyrical milvico † P given to these in the aches of puzzle

to seok úscape from their howilement by asking policeman. I am puzzled but the source of my desite For reassurance and information prevents application from baing made to the capra Furutism of the

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Läb mo lo vully explain Hongkong C dinance Yo 2 of 18bi mua validatom. The beses relating gualding, common gamsung bows and lotteries The sound cle in of a dyng murt charotes ml detines a place" se hranulix that lowys hete ofis Juft The definition of lottery ninki be quatal "Lottery" includes any game, method,

My Dryinst Froothinker 11st 4hs... (Mr Dupice

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THE LADIES' FINE Presented. Second to recot 8150; and Third 350. For Chios Patios, Weight for inches as per Winners at this Meeting other Sulpeription thunza

Grittious extr. nplaced Ronnors and Jockeys who hare never had a winning sunt in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tiuntain allowed 5 ib. Allowances accumulative. Entrance $10. Once Round.

Mr Burvey's Glorious Hose, 11st Alb

(Mr Dupree) 1 Me G. C. C. Master's Astial. 11st 30k into Mr John Peel's Homocea. Int...

Pajabi was last away but moved premier position early and just beat Siruth- air on the post. Time-1 min 183 secs. Puutuol $17.00 on the winner: 86.40, Mr G. 4. C. for first place: 85.70 for second; and 86.70 i

for third Cash eng 91915 901, 99947 40. Mr John Peel's ..... 79

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THE THIRD DAY

Ladies' Day.

(Owner) 2

(Mr Johnstona) Mastor's Blue Nile,

Rt 11h...(Mr R. Master) 0

Eglington, 10st 101b9

(Mr Reid) 4 More Hough and Shewan's Corrie

10st Fills...(Mr Hayes) 0 Glorious Rose got the better of the art

378.40; $259.20.

THE CONSOLATION STAKES. A Sweepstakes

Mr J. B. Suttor, Commercial Agont for

ment that the demand for N.S. W, coal

of $10 each with $200 added. Second may be lessond in the future owing to to receive $100; and Third $50. For supplies being obtained from Berueo, China Ponies that have run and not won at this Meeting. Weight for inches as per scale, lockays who have never had a winning bunt in Hougkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5lb. Three quarters

4-1

of a Milo. tncle Sam's Patrick's Pride....... Messrs Hough and Shewan Corrie... 2 Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Manchurian Chief 3 Pari-mutuel, Winner, $301.30; Placings 1st 848.80; recond $24.50; Third $14.39. Cash reps, 81714.25; 2ul 8499.50; 3rd 3249.75.

THE CUANTION STAKES.-With 8000 added. Second to receive $200; and Third $11 For China Ponics, Winners at this Meet- ing only. A forced entry. Entrancas $20. Winters of two Races $39; of three or more Races $50. Weight for inches as pet scale. One Mile and quartor.

Mr Buxcy's Spring Rose Mr Buxeya York Rose ... Mr Peel's Kirkwood

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The field strung out at first and the two Roses fought at a Lord finisht. Kirkwood

An Australian inventor claims to be able to produce min by projecting Hertzian waves among clouds by means of refincters. The Tarif Bill was read a second time in the Federal Senate on January 24.

without amendment,

The Norwegian steamer Thode Fagelum has gone ashore on Cronulla Beach, in N.S.W., and bor position is considered desperate.

Some very heavy floods were experienced in N.S. W. during December. At Nundle, in the Tamworth district, the biggest flood knows for 40 years past swept over the bridge there have been large losses of stock and property.

The immense railway trafic between

racing.

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FOTBALL. The English: easily vanquish P

od the representatives of Holland in the International Association match at Darling-

ton on Saturday, winning by 12 goals to 2. her and is entitled to exchange The Dutchmen lacked the spood of their

rivals, but have a good knowledge of the same for any other novel on gamo, Another International as played

at Paris on Christmans Day, between a payment of 20 cents cash, Hong- London team and a Paris team, the former

kong currency, for every change. winning by 8 goals to 1.

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Some Turprising League results have been seen during the Christmas holidays. Manchester United (at home) proved too strong for Manchester City and Bury and the leaders will certainly take some dethroning. At the other and of the table we fad Birmingham and Chelsen doing big things. The former (at home) gained"

capital wine over Sheffold Wednesday (2-1) and Manchester City (2-1) while Chelsen beat (4-1) Liverpool on the batter's ground, after losing (4-3) to Preston at Stanford Bridge, and holding a lead of 3 to Iat one stage. While Manchester United thee has been closing of the ranks in

CASH BUSINESS.

NO ACCOUNTS.

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COMMERCIAL.

The Chin's Fire meeting is called for March 5.

The closing of banks and business houses

alled from Quero, Corrie, Blue Nile, was followed by Mystic and Glorious Rose. Broken Hill and Port Pirie is beginning to enjoys a long lead in the First Division, still causes stagnation of business, To-

os device whereby money or munay's worth sun shinook far prettier than on etter/fast and entered the straight together two!

sport

date

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Timo 2.36.

Cush sweep $10 each ticket: 1st 37189 Zud, $2054; 3rd, $1,027.

CANTON BLIND.

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A School Suggested

(From Our Correspondent. )

CANTON, February 10.

A petition to start a school for the blind

dwindle in consequence of the slump in the metal markets, eutailing discharge of many mine employees at Broken Hill and general curtailment of operatione,

On January 20 serious bush fires were

the Second Edition, through the defeat of morrow it may be possible to feel the pulse Uldham Athletic at Leicester and Derby of marketa again. County at Bandford. Dundee has als fullon from grace in the Scottish League. lasing by goals to 1 on entertaining Glasgow Rangers and drawing on visiting

The bankers envy the members of the

Hongkong Bank staff who on Wednesday reported as maging in many different parts; rd Lanark. Falkirk and Celtie, how drew the first and second prizes in the big

of South Australia and a great dealer, still gather in points, the former's

of dainage done in the Mount Gambier 6 punts to win over St Mirren, and oush sweep-first prizo $2845; cond

district particularly.

Astral and Homesra. Going round the hend Heriona Rose drew ahend and at the The weather was delightful at the Valley incline led by eight lengths. Blue Nile tu-day. The son shone at intervals---but feli: nly for a very brief period It was moved up into second place and, Currie As the village Ladies' Day. Quite a good rowon for the then displaced Quorn.

Under the sun's rays the nur was neared Astral and Homaces moved up roundings is distributed or allotted in any manner of the preceding days, for the brilliant col- longths behind Glorious Rose. The Ros depending upon or to ho determined by ours which graved the various boxes shone won by several lengths, Astral heating chance or lot or the residt of any race or brightly. The attendance was large. The Homocea by half a length for second phos. contest, whether the same is heil, drawn, Ladies Purst was won from end to end by

fuit sex being very well reprosented. The Time 1.52

Pari-mutuel Winner 16.30, Places:

Cash

Nows to band on January 20 states thut exercised, or mamayed within or without the Me W, S. Dupies on Mr Baxey's Glorious 1st $6.70: 2nd 85.70; 3rd 85.40).

has been submitted to the Viceroy nad has the whole Fijian Group has been sure or Colony,"

Rose, but it looked at one tune-when the sweep: $1203.30; $343.80; 8171 90.

Mr G, THE PLYAWAY STAKES. --Value $400.already ressived a measure of approval.less deviatated by a torrible hurricane. After reading that destistition no-one could ponies neared Ure straight-

C. Master on Astral would snatch vielny

Second to receive $100; and Third $30 retain mich doubt us be shut a bittery was from hint

The petition, together with the propused The most serious dange appears to bave Layton presented the

For China Ponies lumi fide Griffins on held to be by the framers of the ordinanen. purse to Air Dupree, and the latter was

The

of entry. Weight for inches as per regulations of the school, have bou re

Winners of one Itace 5 lb. of I may mention that for reasema which will cheered badly his victory.

in the winde was good, Mc Baxes getting appear later I have italicised certain words the out of the first four ines. The land

two Races: and of three or more Heps 10 h. extra. Jockeys who have above. I will interest you, Mr Editor, of the Third Middlesex regiment was in to learn that every person who prints or endative and played a number of delight-

kong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 51. Entrarice $10 Seven Furlongs. publishes by lottery ticket or list of prizes orany molocement of the result of a lottery or who declares or exhibits, expressly or therwise, the winner or winning number of a lottery" is liable to a fine of $100 or three mouths' imprisonment."

I am given to understand that the authorities of this Culong, with that abhorrence of gambling Ho characteristic of the British, dan most severely with those misguided persons who traffic in Macno lottery tickets. This is an attitude Mr

ful selections.

TE GRAND STAND STARIN-Value $40.

4 goals to I victory over Kilmar $810:

nock, being striking performances.

The Boxing Day matches serve to show

The total value of the exports from New some of the elabs near the bottom of the table to advantage. Thus the wiz (1 to 0)South Wales för the year 1907 amounts to of Chelsen over Middlesbrough puta the the large sum of £1,873,775. This cou club into twolfth place while Birmingham' splendid win of Sunderland (32) on going splendid season everywhere experienced: draw on rasgiving Notts county, and the stitutes a record, and is a result of the to Sheffield Wednestiny's ground, greatly

The Japanese paper "Manshu Nicht Nichi" states that the total receipts of the

ferred to the Provincial Treasurer and the been caused at the town of Loma Loins, on Commissioner of Education. The petition the island of Vauna Mbalarea. points out that while a great deal of

There has been an alarming recurrence an institution for the blind, nothing is

the subsidence of Mr Buxey's Jubilee Rese, 11st 3bs

being done to educate them and to castle, N.S. W., doe

a living

ill-secured old conl workings. Many build fit them to

Further- (Mr G. Mastor) i Bir Ellis Radoorie's Babichi Chief, Ji

121 (Mr Hayes) 2

manny blind, deal and dumb people have occasioned is seriously interfering with scle. Winners of one Taco à 1. of Mr Konrick's Mischief, 11st 41b...

made wonderful progress in acquiring an (Mr Vida) 3 two or more Races 10 lb. catın.

10st 12hs

education; some have attained to positions (Mr

never had a winning mount in Hong- money is now being spent in supporting of the underground movement at New-Division match, while Derby County draw Tairon Castors from July 1st, when the

Second to recave 2100; and Third 850, For Chin Ponies, bona fide Grills on date of try. Weight for inches as per

Sab

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to

more it is stated that in other countriesings have been affected, and the pants Aourishing now, and in the trial at through the port during the twelve months

business.

scription. Griffins non-winners allowed Mr Alex. Moir's Strathmir, of great prominence and influence, and allouth coast dairying districts of N, S. differ considerably from last session and estimated at one million yen.

& ih. Entrance $10. Threo quarters of a mile.

Me Baxey's Jubilee Rose, 10x 12hs

(Mr G. Master).

F. B. Marshall's Nutineg Tree, 11st

Elba (Mr Vida) is Kadoorie's Cherokee Chief

11st 4lbs (Mr

yes) 10st 12h (Mr Gugg)

which most properly wins the approbation Messrs Hough and Showan's Sidier of the righteous, it in FL fearless outearrying of the law, triumph of Mr John Peel's Kirkmanhee, 10st 12lba

regard

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new

A Pittsburgh telegram dated February says:-President W. E. Corey of the

improves the chances of these, the two bottom, teams of avoiding the Second Division. Fulham gained a notable win (S-1) over Bradford City in a Second on receiving Chesterfield, so that there has Customs were catablished, to December

ing up.

81st, amounted to Yen 20,000. It is been a further levelling

Southern Rugby football appears to be estimated that the trado which passed

win (20 points 3) over the Northerners Hurtlepool has given footballers something was worth at least thirty million yen of to talk over. England's representatives in which about mo-third paid duty. The A severe drought prevails in the famous this season's International will certainly receipts for the next fiscal year are

a chance. Au- My Brutton's Silverlake, 1st 9lbs

when educated lave enung occupation. Wales, which are thickly studded with men are likely to go a

trial" other important

the 1988 Anglo- (Mr Clarke) 0 1Mr Marshall's Rubber Trco. 11st Bibs

There is no reason why the blind in Chins dairy farms carrying immenso numbers of Scots Provinces of Scotland

otland match, (Mr Vila). many not thus be made useful citizens. It tive stock. Hundreds of cattle are dying at Edinburgh, when the Anglo-Scots Major Parker's Foujali, 10st 12lbs

is significant that the petition was sent to from want of water, and surious alarm came out on top by 15 points to 3. United States Steel Corporation has given

The London Scottish

out a statement in which he says that the did not faro ao (Mr H. Mastor). If

the Vicorey by post and that it receives pruvalls as to the result unless rain falls well against Glasgow Academicals on price of steel is advancing and that the Mr John Peel's Kircudbright, bet be

Christmas day, going under by 18 points (Mr Johnstone) 0 his attention notwithstanding the fact that quickly,

Un the same day Swansex (at home) market is recovering from the effects of the Mr. S. Forrest's Forfar, 11st Blus he points out the irregularity of sending a

(Ar Reid) 0

just bent Watsonians, 6 points to 5, and recent panic. Mr Coroy spoke particularly polition in such a way.

the results speak well for the strength of Baluchi Chief bolted just prior to the

The downfall of Cardiff of the general buoyancy of the steef misrkot Senttiah football. When

has also to bo chronicled, Idanelly (at home) and the indications that the coming your

this about, 5 points to 3.

will surpass any previous one in the the race started Baluchi Chief led from start and went round the course, Strathairn and Panjabi, Kirkcudbright being last. Panjabi moved into second place at the inclioo and the field closed up somewhat. Mischief was then fourth and After the Rose was lying second last.

Mr Johnstone) 0 for regulations which Mr Drynsdust's Grey Tick, 10st A supermally wine. Tagislature has immed

10st 1211 conduct and improve Mr Alex Moir's Stratigran, pas)

to correct

our

our momla. Words fail me to expres the deep ndritation which I foul whon i con-

Mr Lange) Mr J. Peel'e Kirkmichael, 19st 91bs... (Mir Raid) (Mr Hickman)

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AN ENTENTE.

France and America,

The Federal Minister for Trades and Customs atites that the Federal Govern ment is still strongly in favour of pouny

to 8.

postago, and he believes the necessary bringiass of interest in the Rugby volume of business.

measure will be passed next session.

man.

Other

world is that a team will visit New Zealand in the spring. Scotland and Ireland will

It does not often happen that the Direc An expedition is now being organized in not join in, but Wales will co-operate with N.S.W. to explore a portion of Now the English authorities in what is hoped tors of a limited liability company recome Guinen bevor yet trudden by fuct of white will counteract the professional progress in mond the declaration of a substantial

New Zealand,

dividend, and the aliarcholders, by a self- danying ordinance, decide to forego their NEW BOOK ON CHINA.

profits and place the whole sum to the reserve fund. That is what happened,. however, at a recent insoting of the Bang. (From Our Correspondent.)

LONDON, Dec. 28. kok Manufacturing Company, Limite, says. Another book of interest to Chiles is to the Bangkok Times," when the Directors

Recently imported domestic scrvants in

template this Spartan crushing down of Mir Konrick's Mischief, Ilut 4lbs....... the weak human desire for unearned iuere. ment. It is magnificent.

The start was behind the bushes and Let us to the race-course: Your columns when the ponies emerged into the open passing the rock Vida sbook Itis pany up Kirkmahod led, Nutmeg Tree being fonithand moved up a little and the Rose follow and the columns of every other local paper and Jubilee Rose fifth. Buxey's pony tight Baluchi Chief led from Panjabi, od on the outside. As they entered the announce the results of cash sweeps" on moved up at the rack and Nu with the Rose and Mischief in close attent last boen happily terminated. The con N.S.W. are turning out very unsatis ouch race. Now what I am consumed with Treo followed suit, the pair racing

dapco Jubilee Boso won by a good mar side by kido. At the village Nutmeg naxiety to know, Mr Editor, is whether Tree hat vollwed the londes and led in gin from Baluchi Chief, Panjabi buing

third. Time 1.50. money or money's worth is, in conucction the straight. Jubilee Rose came with with these swoops, distributed or allot-fine burst of speed and soon had Nutmeg winning by three longths, ted in any manner depending upon or to free in hand,

third and Stathgrant Chief being be determined by chance or lot or the last. Time: 1.328." result of any race?" With great shame 1 | Pari-matual, Winuer $27.50; Places ist confess that i have seen lotteries drawn, $7.50, 2nd $6.30; 3rd 818.30. Cash Sweeps and I have soon the "oush sweeps" dawn, $296.10, 884,00 842.20,

and I defy the most hair-splitting barrister to show that there is any difference in method or purpose. *

Personally I would be glad to see lottorios, cast sweeps, or whatever you like to call them, drawn overý day-I like Butter. My purpose in writing is to suggest that one of the winners should devoto a small sum to the purchase of a lonther modal "For Consistency" for the Hongkong Governmonk-Yours, etc.

Hongkong, Feb. 19.

Cherokee

Mr Buxey's Yurk Rose, 10st 12 lbs,

4 Pari-mutuel: Winner $10.50; 1st 88

1997.10 670.003238 Cal swoope:

$570.60;"

THE PHAETHON STAKES.-Handicap. Value $400. Second to receive $100; and Third $50. For China Ponies that havu Fun at any Gymkhana Mesting or Meet-

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NEW Yоak, January 20 Negotiations looking towards a closer

the great European Republic, France, have friendliness between the United States and

summation of months of departmental factorily in the ninjority of cases. labour and diplomatie exchange came with A great explosion took place at the the signing by Secretary of State Elihu Cobar Copper Mine Coy's. works, on Jan Root of a reciprocity trenty. This is to be 26, when the magazine, containing 1750 immediately followed by the adoption by pounds gelignits and a large quantity of come in a few weeks from the house of recommended the payment of a 6 per cent the United States and France of mutual gelatine, exploded. The terrific concus Murray. It is writton by Helen H. Rob. dividend for the half-year, and the amount minimum tariffa.

sion was felt ten miles off, and considerable bins and will be a biography of the first was carried to reserve instead. Naturally.. damage has beon caused.

Earl Macartney. The title chosen for the this bas nroueed much curiosity, but the explanation is that throatened competition" nya returned to Port book is "The First British Ambassador to induced the action. The A. Koonya Chalmers, N.Z., in the third week in Chins." In addition to the service in January after towing the Antarctic explor China George Macartney distinguished ing vessel Nimrod 1500 miles towards the himself in the diplomatio world at St. South Pole. The voyage was marked by Petersburg, and in the administration of flouting ice and hurricane Terrific

gales seas. were encountered, and, the Nijured in Ireland, Madras, and the Cope... reported as having proved herself a splendid

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THE STAGE IN CHINA.

(From Our Correspondent.)

CANTON, February 10. The Chinese actors are seriously taking up the matter of forming the stage, and making their profession more honourable

ings of the Season 1907, and Griffins on FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES-Value

SD, Sucnd to receive $160; and dato of entry. Winners and non-starters

BY MOTOR CAR, Third 850 For China Fonics. Weight at this Mueting barred. Entrance 810.

One Mile nad a quarter. For inahos as per scale. Winners at this

LONDON, January 28, meeting of one Race 7.1b of twe or Mr Ellis Kadooris's M. hawk Chief, List

5lbs...Mr Hay). 1

A bold expedition has been promoted by inore Rices 10 lb. extra. Caplaced Runners allowed 3lb.: Griftius allowed Messrs Hough and Showau's Stier Dhu

10xt Bile (Mr Vila) 2 two French and Italian owners. They left Gib. Subscription Griffus of Seasons

Paris to-day for New York with auto sea boat. 1935-1907 and 1907-1908 allowed 30 1b, Mr Brutton's Septima, 11st 11b

HOW TO QUARD AGAINST CON- Allowances accumulativo. Entrance $10,

(Mr Gegg) car. They intend to procood to Alaska The transcontinental" motorists who Mr John Peel's Kirkmahou, list blbs. and thence extend their journey to Bol- attempted to cross to continent in motors, should be born in mind that unsup and useful. A convention is to be hold trico

SUMPTION. One Milo.

(Mr Johnstons) 0

ring Son, which is now frezon over. They reached Oodnadatta on January 24 on (Mr G. Master) 1 Mr Holason's Beaufort, 10st 101b...

tion is a germ disease. It is not (Mr R. Master) will return home via the plains of Siberia pack-horsos from Tennant's Creek, on Mr John Pool's Quorn, 11st 11 lbs."

their somewhat inglorious return journey caused by a cold but as a rale starts with a year when addresses will be delivered by (Mr Johnstone) 2 Mr Sherlook's Bealion, 10st b

cold. The cold prepares the system for distinguished scholars and business man. (Me Dupivo) 0

PRAISE FROM EVERYWHERE.

the reception and development of the gorma It is also proposed to employ teachers of 2. of that disease which otherwise would not ability to travel with the various companies (Mr Gogg) 3 Mr. Deyandust's Freethinker, 19st 9ibs Mr F. B. Marshall's Pine Tree, list

(Mr Large) THE manafcturers of Chamberlain's 5 lbs. (Mr Vida) 0 Monark Chief jumped off fret followed Cough Remedy receive letters from DO NOT NEGLECT THE CHILDREN, have found lodgement, Giro every cold on their boats and give instructions

This secson of the year the first on Fontanush lesa liable to contrast oon library is to be started which shall contain

you take the attention it deserved and you child's bowels will HAMBERLAIN'S Cough Remedy will Mr Moregold's Mainstay. 11st 1.1bby Ban Rion and the lunder led all the the, as remote ornare of the world

(Mr R. Mastur) way, being only otica chilenged, that in praise of this well known medicine. A natural looseness of

bebig at the rock when Septima drew Faronts in Australia, India and Samon should have immediate attention The sumption. This is especially true when books that will be useful to them, novels

cold use Chamberlain' (Mr Raid) away at once and laid into the straight by give it to their babies for colds and croup, thing that can be given is Chamberlain's you associato with any one who beg that and historice from western countries

with the sansu uatisfactory resalts as do the Colia, Cholera and Disrthoes Remedy disense. To cure a three lengths. Bon Eion foll back after mathers in our homes, and become just na followed by astor oil as directed with each Cough Remedy. It can always be de, (translations) as well as the best Chinese (Mr. Marshall) 0

the village and Sidor. Dhu prised

storskeopera Mainstay led at the start with Quorn Septines in this straight. Mohawk Chief onthusiastic in their praise of its merit, bottle of the maneity. To date has panded upon. For sale by all chemists and uterature. Current literature, also will close up, thon camo Nigel, Starlight, Fine won by several lengths. Timo 2.441 For gate by sil chemists and store-beeps chemiste sud storekeepers.

WHOOPING COUGH.

CHAMOR

Laser.

greatly lesson the severity of whoop

Mr Loland's Starlight, 10at 18 Ibs...

ing sough. It liquifise the tough wrous: Mr. John Peel's Ardpatrick, list 1 lb.

making expostoration easy, and keeps

the sough loose. Any tendency toward Mr Medien's Nigal, st 13 lbs.

pneumonia or other notions resulta i

promptly counteracted Sold by all shomists

and storekeepers,”

to Adelaide,"

Le provided.