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have admitted that they Bad, nationals, and their interests, in knowingly or ignorantly, attempt China. The support of Soviet Russis, it will be remembered, was ed an impossible task; that they promised in the inevitable "bloody should never have folsted upon struggle for national freedom and Canton, with the backing of liberation from Imperialism." The Bolshevik bait was eagerly swal- mercenary invaders, a "governlowed as intended by Moscow- ment" that was bound to 'bring and a Treaty was signed between trouble and disaster in its train the Central Government and the But it was so much easier to blame | Soviet, by the terms of which the greedy generals and the China by no means had the better of the bargain. The ink was

were bad enough in all conscience for the severest consure; and it was so very much easier still to blame Imperialist Britain as the einister figure behind the whole trouble. Reflecting upon the

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1924.

RACING NOTES

TO-DAY'S MEETING,

INAL SELECTIONS.

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WATER RETURNS.

SEPTEMBER FIGURES.

time Five and a half gallous inore per head has been consumed than was the case for the month, last year the total consumption having been 280.58 as against 210 77.

There was an intermittent supply in all rider main districts west of

matter tolerantly, one could even release a large body of troop take place on Monday, October 20. / has been available, owners can be Eastern Street and a full supply in

forgive them this little lapse, since they were very, very anxious to the before themselves clear populace or was it only before each other?and, really, what did It matter to "Imperialist Britain," hardened through the years against such knocks, how they defamed her name for their own miserable ends what has it ever RUMUNSKIONEKOTOONG mattered to her how the spiteful

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-Tenders are being invited-for construction of cement the concrete sewers and storm water drains in Kowloon,

The new conditions laid down for Crown land sales in the New Territories are published in to "Government Gazette." day's They cover nearly six pages.

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The monthly report for Septem ber of the Water Authority shows DETAINED IN SINGAPORE:

that whereas in the corresponding [By Argus.]

month of 1923 all of the reservoirs (From Our Own Correspondent.).

on the fitand, excepting Wongnel- Bingaporo, October 10. As these final notes are being chong and Pokfulam, were lovel 8. C. Clayton, architect of written, the prospects for the with or above overflow, only Tytam Intermediate is now above córrupt officials, who, after all scarcely dry on the pact with Hongkong, was arrested when the opening day of the Fifth Extra and that not to such an extent as

Meeting, under the auspices of

last year. He is charged with larceny of the Hongkong Jockey Club, are. Peking than negotiations were 6. Teviea" arrived here.

brighter than at opened between the Soviet and Mukden. At first, Chang Tso-lin two thousand dollars.

expected.

information In Latest was adamant, but since the out-

possession clears the atmosphere break of the war in the North, he

to a certain extent, but in view also has agreed to the Soviet

of the fact that no opportunity for terms, tempted apparently by the facilities it would give him to

winding-up, gallops on the grass excused for pleading uncertainty all rider main districts east of Eastern Street during September engaged along

The latest Eastern Railway.

as to which races they intend this year.

The returns for Kowloon show Soviet coup de main has caused

to select for ponies entered

that nearly two gallons more per generously. much fluttering in the. political not

For some days there has been head has been consumed here than dovecots in Tokyo and Peking, from

a rumour that Mopoke had gone ast month; the total consumption Reuter's correspondent at the Shameen.

wrong. I have very good reason having been 79.95 gallons. Chinese capital, we are told, learns

The valuation of tenements in to believe that the pony is fit and population is estimated to have from an authoritative source that the Japanese Government knew the Colony for the year commence well and, though he possibly may increased by five thousand.

A full supply was maintained nothing about the Soviet-Mukdening-July-1,-1925, takes place on not go to the post to-day. he will

make the best of them gallop in in all districts disring-September agreement until after it had been April 30, 1925.

the St. Leger on Monday.

of 1923 and 1924. signed, the terms of the agree

Prince Regent was mentioned last night as a doubtful starter, ment coming as a complete sur prise. While no official statement rabble have vapoured and fumed on the subject can yet be made,

but I shall be surprised if he is not saddled this afternoon. He is Hartfield, and Orient Dahlia as the and bragged? Truly "Imperialist the Japanese consider that the

entered in the Reading Handicap next best. If I was satisfied' Britain" could afford to sco-n such Soviet coup de main in regard to

The Union Church in Kowloon "A" class and in the Aggregate Washington had done a genuine futile "calumnies, as the Sun the Chinese Eastern Railway introduces an entirely new situa Yat-sen clique levelled against her tion, giving the Russians complete has been added to the Govern- Stakes. If started in the former preparation, I should look no fur

hut he is more likely to run in the not yet wound up. to distract attention from their control of the commercial affairs ment's list of places licensed for he should win despite the weight, ther for the winner as Hartfeld is Stakes, in which his weight is Race IV.: Spotted Sand (Mr. And she of the railway, and the whole the solemnizing of marriages. own tragic mistakes.

situation requires the most careful

The Treaty of Commerce and 146lbs. I do not fancy his chances Davies), Fernleaf (Mr. Harri- can as easily afford to scorn the consideration on the part of Japan. Navigation concluded between the here for many reasons--the chief man), Kashmir (Mr. Charles). latest attack from the same-bale- Incidentally the agreement

(Mr. Soares), Prince ful quarter. She can afford to seems to have seriously shaken United Kingdom and Latvia on one being that he is an unknown Pencastle (Mr. Zellensky), Valiant

to Hongkong.

set is genuine. At the same time, Regent (Mr. Gibeon), Irrepressi- I have no wish to mislead my ble (Mr. Sewell). scorn it the more because, as we the Chinese Government's con- June 22, 1923, has been extended quantity at a mile, if the pace Dahlia

fidence in the Soviet Ambassador,

In addition to the above, it is have said, it is such a trans-while Chang Tso-lin's part in the

readers. In training, he has been parently venal effort that it negotiations is an unwelcome sur-

credited with putting up the possible that Hartfield and Man- hardly deserves serious notice. prise to the Japanese.

will reason

probably. start included. But I am not reckoning If the last portion of the Peking

fastest time clocked and for that thurian Prince may have to be Seizing upon the fact, cabled by

favourite.

on either going to the post in this Reuter, that Sir Francis Aglen message proves worthy of cred.

There is some uncertainty whe-event. I shail rely on Fernleaf, ence, it may well have a distinct

ther Pencastle-will be started in Pencastle and Kashmir filling the sanctioned a $4,200,000 loan being | bearing on the outcome of the

Presumably in consequence of the Wokingham or Aggregate first three places. Prince Regent raised upon the security of the struggle in the North. There is Customs revenues, provided the little doubt that it would have the recent typhold epidemic, the Stakes. If the former, he should can be depended on to make the suited Japan's book for victory to special regulations for matsheds win comfortably. With regard to pace pretty hot for the first half money is devoted exclusively to have fallen to Mukden, rather have been amended to require that his chances in the big event, he mile, unless he gets a poor start. civilian administrative expenses than to the Chihli Party-pre- latrines, etc, shall be made fly-should, at any rate, run into a Whatever happens, I expect the

place. to the Soviet-Mukden proof. and the maintenance of order in viously

pace to be fast to begin with and Tokyo, only

Other alterations are: Langsat have picked out three proved the capital during the period of rapprochement.

naturally, will view the outcome Mrs. MacIntyre, of St. George's will be ridden by Mr. Charles in atayers to fill the places. My crisis-seizing upon this fact, the of the war from, an entirely House, Kennedy Road, reports the first event, Mr. Davies having omission of Spotted Sand is due "Canton Gazette" writer charges different standpoint now that the that some time between midnight the mount on Little Minch. King to his not having been given any, Britain with a "most cynical act Soviet has gained a victory over and 7.30 a.m., on Friday morning, Charlie, I am told, will not start really fast work yet.

valued at $310 was at the meeting. Grey. Dragon is Kashmir, it should be noted, is Mukden. While remaining ostensi- jewellery

mentioned as a doubtful starter just as much a mud-lark as affairs of China.” This of course bly neutral, Japan's moral support stolen from her bedroom.

can be just as valuable to either

to-day, but I fully expect him to Spotted, so if more rain falls, he is only another example of the side as was Britain's to Japan in

The V.R.C. Annual Aquatic go to the post and win the last may probably beat Fernleaf.

In the absence of Pencastle, dementia that has besieged the her struggle with Russia 20 years Sports, which have already been event on the card unless his minds of certain Canton publicists, ago.

postponed twice, will take place owners decide to try and pick up Valiant Dahlia or Spotted Sand on Wednesday next. His Excel-some easier money in the first may run into a place. but it is impossible to reason-with

Race V.: White Rose (Mr. lency the Governor has kindly event of the day. The presence of gentlemen whose warped outlook

consented to distribute the prizes. The Woodpecker in this race will Sewell). Mountain Hawk (Mr. permits them to describe a city of

probably persuade Messrs Dyer Soares), Silverleaf (Mr. Harri nearly two million people as-the

Anxiety is increasing in regard and Beith to start Grey Dragon in man), Eli (Mr. Charles), Golden the Beckhampton Handicap.” Jubilee (Mr. Roza), Jungle Cock Mongol encampment known as

to the critical situation-developing-

Satisfaction Dahlia is reported (Mr. Zellensky), Pet Mouse (Mr. Peking. Presumably, given the

in the Iraq frontier, where, the invading Turkish force has not to have pulled up sore at exercise Davies). chance, they would bombard this

maintained its ground but has yesterday, but I have been unable Mongol encampment with the

been reinforced, and is continually to verify it. However, I fancy he same zest that they lately

pushing forward pickets. Angora, had better be left out of our final threatened to use against a section October 11-Coronet Theatre; says a London cable, has up to the reckoning. If he starts to-day, of the Sun Yat-sen-or is it the "Sporting Youth,"

present practically ignored the punters should be guided by the October 11.-Star Theatre; British notes and verbal remon- fact that he had been under a place money. Yunnan, the Hunan the The World and its Women." stránces..

cloud for some time. Kwangsi? encampment, known October II World Theatre; as Canton, and once did actually "The Shock." use under express orders from the "President " himself. Logic, politeness - scorn even, are Wasted upon such, people; one: might as well attempt to instil humane feelings into a crocodile, so wide is the mental gulf. But why discuss the matter further?

October 22-Theatre Royal, We have said that "Imperialist Britain," can easily afford to rand concert by the world-famous violinist Efrem Zimbalist, 9.15 ignore these pinpricks, and

we p.m. repeat the assertion;, we repeat it, October 25.-H.K.W:G. although we have a lurking idea M.C.J. Children's Fête. that these diatribes against | "Imperialist Britain" perhaps October 11-Dance at the Peak Club. postponed to October 18; after all are not inspired by any entertainment by Professor Malini them to "blow off steam" against passionate desire for expression or will be given instead, at 9.30 pm some mythical dragon which will by any comfortable feeling that October 25.--Dance at the Peak not strike back. For after all, the dragon will not strike back, Club, 9.15 p.m. consider what a time they have but that the real explanation is not

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DANCES.

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had. Surely the strain has been altogether unconnected with the October 11 and 18-Fifth Extra great enough, protracted enough report of the fulsome official Race Meeting of the H.E. Jockey to unnerve the strongest. Imagine welcome given to the Soviet Club, ut Happy Valley, 8.15 p.m. attempting to govern a populace cruiser party, by a significant each day. half hostile and wholly distrust co-incidence, appearing is the the "Canton ful, your soul in pawn to a horde same issue of

PUBLIC, AUCTIONS.

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At the weights Pet Mouse, Jungle Cock and Mountain Hawk should fill the places. Silverleaf, however, may show improved? form and is a good outsider for

Race VI: Cottongrass (Mr.. (Mr. Harriman), Wattheau The Last Call,

(Mr.. Following is the probable list Soares), Day of Surprise (Mr. An official note says a Havas

Charles), King Johnnie message from Paris, dentes form- of runners to-day.

Davies), Mopoke (Mr. Gibson). Raco L: Woodpecker (Mr.

It is possible that Durian may ally the rumours asserting that the government contemplated the in- Gibson), Musketeer (Mr. Sewell); run, in which case Mr. Gibson will crease of the note circulations. Nastaran II. (Mr. Seth), Smart ride. Dr. Kew stated last night The govemment intends to mala- Guy (Mr. Soares), Langsat (Mr. that Mopoke was a certain runner. tain the note circulation within its Charles), Little Minch (Mr. but he could not name the rider. present limits, and is resolved that Davies), Fighting the Wind (Mr. King Johnnie is a doubtful runner, whatever problems may come Zellensky), Bluebottle (Mr. Harri-but Musketeer (Mr. Sewell) is a before it, not to permit anything man), Manchurian Prince (Mr. possibility. In view of the uncer which might interfere with balane Potts).

tainty of what will actually start, ing the budget.

The last two and Musketeer are I shall rely on Day of Surprise, doubtful runners in view of later Mopoke and Cottongrass, though the latter has disappointed so An article in the "Financial engagements. News "takes an optimistic view of I expect to see Mr. Gibson win

often. the commercial and industrial on Woodpecker with Nastaran II.

Race VII.: Newton Abbot (Mr. Rialto Star (Mr.. Soares), progress of China, but concludes and Smart Guy filling the places.

Race II: Drake (Mr. Charles), Charles), Grey Dragon (Mr.. that China is out of her depth. For thirteen years she has been Uncle George (Mr. Fotts), Full Zellensky), Roman Parrot (Mr.. a form of House (Mr. Harriman), Pawnshop Harriman), Orient Dahlia (Mr.. experimenting with government enterely foreign to (Mr. Soares), Majestic Lad (Capt. Gibson). her nature and the history of the Hall), Starland (Mr. Sewell), The last race of the day looks.. people has shown clearly that What To Do (Mr. Davies), Pen- to be a real good thing for Grey without assistance China may castle or Exchange Bill (MrDragon under the circumstances. rapidly sink into decadence and Zeljensky), Pre-Catelan (Mr. Roman Parrot and Orient Dahlia become an international menace, Mezierea).

both should beat Newton Abbot at while with sound guidance, and If King Johnnie is started here, the weights. Rialto Star is better strong-but fair control by the of course, Mr. Davies will have the left alone in view of his recent Powers, China and her people mount. If Pencastle is sent to the mishap. could be developed into a factor post he should win handily with making for the permanent peace Starland, Drake and Full House

Final Selections. of the world.

the best of the remainder.

I leave the matter, Here we will Not reckoning on Pencastle in the hopes that our selections starting, 1 must rely on Full House will not be very wide of the mark....... to win with Starland and Drake They read:— for places. Those who care to

Race 1. gamble should back the last two Woodpecker.

Nastaran ... Smart Guy FAKIYA

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Full House (In absence

of Pencastley Starland : Drake IMA

Race III.

Roman Parrot Hartfield

of mercenary invaders who would Gazette." But the root cause of Sales Room, Daddell St., miscel of manifestoes which Sun Yat-sen not hesitate a moment to cut your these diatribes matters little-as laneous goods. 11.q.m..

COMPANY MEETINGS." has issued during the past few throat if you interfered, with little as the industrious gentleman

October 18. Extraordinary Miss Louise B. Wood, daughter each way, their plunderings. Was it any who rush them into print, Let weeks, oscillating between weep-

General Meeting of Douglas 8.8. of Governor General Wood of the Race III Hartfeld (Mr. ing sincerity and sheer mega-wonder that Sun Yat-sen soon them howl and yap their worst! Co., Ltd., at the Registered Office Philippines, is a passenger aboard Mackie). Racing the Wind (Mr lomania, we now have an unsigned broke down, that he was compelled Possibly they may thus tire them of the Company, 2 Des Vaux the Pacific Hall Liner President Zellensky), Orient Dahlia (Mr. diatribe in the "Canton Gazette" to confese abject failure. Truly it selves into the silence and Road, Central, noon. A

Taft," according to advices Soares), Sunstar (Captain October 20. Third, meeting of received at the local offices of the Oxspring), Roman Parrot (Mr. fulminating once more against must have come as a blessed relief obscurity from which, as the The Obins Sugar Refining Co. company Miss Wood is returning Harriman), Washington (Mr. "British Imperialism. Reading to the President" and his well worn phrase has it, they Ltd. at Co. Office, Pedder to her home in Manila after a Gibson), Rivergrasa

(Mr. this curious hotch-potch of dis-intimates to pour out their pent should never have emerged.

Street, noon,

pleasure trip to the United States. Charles), Speargrass (Mr. torted facts, illogical arguments.

November 5. Further extra-

Sewell), Gaudio (Mr. Davies) | ordinary meeting of Douglas 8.8. TENTAN

Singapore papers record the Mr. Dynasty may decide to runOrienta Co., Ltd., if 20 Des Voeux Road death of Mr. P. Seth at the either Friarsfield or Silver Spear, uld denounce greedy

Central, noon, ca Savlet And China. was suffering either from the generals and corrupt officials to

November 8. General meeting early age of 42 after a protracted but I doubt it. The fittest pony most wilful prejudice or from a their heart's content. One can The arrival in Peking last year of members of the Hongkong and illness. She had been alling at the moment is Roman Parrot mental aberration-we sympathise with their plight of a Soviet Envoy, and his pro- China Cainpoor Refining Co., Ltd::over three years from and he must be my choice with hould be inclined to take this Obviously they must blame some recover China's sovereign rights and Cold Storage Co., Ltd.: Lower, when and three song bealdes paganda, inciting the Chinese to the offices of the Dairy Farm Ice behind to mourn her loss, aix were it not that we realize one for their failure They could from the Fowers by forges at one Alert, Roadboons

het bereaved hinband who is a How treatmust be the not make the confessions of time threatened to lead to develop

HARVEST FESTIVADIO 78 well-known Agumin Singapore. and the bitter despair of incapacity, they did without hav-ments compelling the Govern

ments of Japan, the United State October 12--Harvest Festival in Mis. Gasper of the Beach House the Sun Yat-sen faction in Canton, ing some scapegoat. Of course it and Europe to devote more energy 9. Andrew's Church, 11 am and is an elder/debtor of the day

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