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RANDOM REFLECTIONS..

THE FOURTH GYMKHANA.

The fourth meeting of the Hongkong Local politics have been fairly interesting in Hongkong during the wook The principal Gymkhana Club was held at Happy Valley on question has been what to do with the warplus Saturday afternoon. The attendance was not so from the Coronation Celebrations Fund, and as large as usual, but this may have boon dus to the not a few suggestions have been forthcoming. exceptionally warm weather. There were good It is said that in the multitude of counsellors entries for each of the six items on the program. thero is wisdom, but the gentleman responsible mo, and in some of the rac's close and ereiting For the proverb might have trathfully said that finishes were witnessed. The Park-Mutuel and there is also a good deal of arrant nonsense, the Cash Sweepa were, as usual, a hive of indus. - Powerful appeals have been made on behalf of try, and both paid out some enbstantial divi- oyeral worthy objects, and it has even-been dends. The K.O.Y.L.I. band was in attendance. anggested that the money might be divided pro-and played a pleasing programme of music dur portionately between the unbscribing communi.ing the afternoon. Only one mishap occurred ties, but my own opinion is that the object for during the meeting, and that was in the Ladie's which the money was subscribed should not bo

Nomination Race, whon Mr. H. Humphreys was overlooked. We colübrated the coronation, but thrown from his pony. He was promptly on we have only a perishable memory of it, and it is feat again, however, the fortunately escaped seems to me that something of publlo utility injury., Patrons and officials of the Club are:- ought to be provided as a permanent memorial of the historic event.. Doubtless the public meeting to be held to consider the disposal of the surplus will have some ident on the subject One suggestion I have heard that has not been mentioned bitherto in the newspapers, is that it should be devoted to the Public Library in The City Hall

I don't know whether it be the fate of the Sanitary Board that is making the ficial members of the Legislative Council particularly jealous of their rights, but whatever be the cause they shotrod on Thursday that they had brir own ideas as to the procedure to be observed

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Patrons-His Excellency Sir F. J. D. Lugard, G.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.; His Excel. Joney Vice Admiral Sir A. L. Winsloo, E.N., KCB; È.V.O, C.M.G.; His Excellency Major-Genoral C. A. Anderson, C.B.; Commo. doro J. C. Eyres, R.N.

Commitive: The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club (Ex-Officio), Mosers. H. P. White, H. J. Godge, Hon. Mr.. C. H. Ross, Mossr C. G. Mackio, G. K. Hall Brutton and Capt. Agg, KO.Y.LI

H. Major-General-Anderson, Judge; C.: G. Mackie and Capt. Hughes, Handleapers; Capt. Agg. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J Gedge, 1st Starter; Mr. C. G. Mackie, 2nil

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 1911.

CANTON,

THE NEW TABTAK GENERAL.--

STORY OF LION SHOOTING

-YOUNG-BUTCHMAN'S PLUCKY AUT IN EAST

AFRICA.

young quanelesé men were living and that the Besson a Trophy will be given to the team

house contained no female inmates. Polico which soores the bigbest aggregate of points

"FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

were sent to the house and the young men all meetings included. In competing for the

were all arrested. A brother of one of thận. August 25th.. small cups a competitor need not arily

who came to offer bail was also arrested. Up represent the kane team on each and every occasion, but if competing for the aggregate The newly appointed Tartar General, Fung to the time of writing no trial hits boon given trophy be ean only.represent one team daring | Skan, is evidently going to set on the principle these men and it would appear that the only citement among sportsmen in British East the season, that is say, he must contions to of the new broom that sweeps clear, He has cause for their arrest was the fact that they Afrion, says a Contral News message from compete for the team firal solcoted by expressed bis intention of bringing with hire proceedings like these that show very plainly Foung Dutolmen. Mr. Poatnia, the son of a

the fear under which tho officials are at present living.

SERIOUS FLOODS.

The remarkable feat of killing sevon lions and wounding two others with fou shots freit within ten minutes ia cunsing considerable ox-

appoint a Judge who will judge this competi.requisite funds. He is not likely to get any | two feet, and yesterday unless one was in a chair his rifio, and opened fire on the beaste, which

were mibus the national "tall." It is Mombasso. This was the achievement of a

him and for

pro-his cther, To no

own military officers and of entirely

olurgymnu of the Transvaal Reformed Churol and who is only 21 years of age. vide for sickness, absence from the Colony, remodelling the Canton Manchu Guards. For or for improvement of a team, new members this purpose he has applied to the Board of War

Young Postma had been sent by Mr. Russoll Bowkor,

of Kelong Valley, with a wagon nud may from time to time be introduced into a for a very considerable sum of money. The News comes from all districts near the river oxen into the Gausno Nyiro district. Ho. was. team, but in order to win the aggregate Tro Board kes replied that while thoroughly in

accompanied by two natives. At dawn Fortni phy two at least of the Mombers composing

of abnormal rises in the height of the water. Ju and the wagon reached a little stream known as the winning team must have competed in not sympathy with the General's aims, no moneyKwong Bai the Si-kiang is said to be higher Doop Dale. No sooner had the oxen been leaa than three competitions. Entrance fee can possibly be spared and he ja udvised to apply than it has been for fifteen yours and the river turned loose than they were attacked by nine St each man ench Gymkhana.

to the Kwingtang Provincial Treasury for the is still raising. In Canton itself many of the liena. The Committee of the Gymkhana Club will

streets are flooded at highfilu to a depths Postma jumped on to the waron, caught up tion throughout the season and whose decision

it was impossible to get from Sha Kei into the had already killed eno of the ozon. Less than shall be final. In the case of illness or absence

Western Suburbs and the riser was within a ten minutes later three hons and four lionesses of auy Judgo appointed the Committes shall

of the sword shder the streets are choked and sway. The remaining two, badly wounded, hind few inches of the top of the embankmont. Most lay dead on the ground, the nearest but 14 yards

eoless, and to the water has no chance to run off made away. but, of course, nothing is ever done to remedy this wretched state of affairs,

appoint a substitute

1, Mr. M. H. Lagau's team, comprising Messrs. G. C. Moxon and R. F. C. Moster, 15 points.

2, Captain Brierley's team, comprising Mesars, Layder and Bishop, 144 points,

3, K:0.Y.L.I." Ateam. 12 points. On previous points scored Captain Brier- loy's team has still a lead of 234 points.

1.

2,

3.

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Winner:

$18,33

CASH SWEEP.

Ticket No. 77. $229.95 58 65.70

38.95.

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money from that soarce, as the Treasury is in very straitened circumstances and can barely provide mough money to meet current expense It looks therefore as though the Manchu guarde will have to remain as they are for some time unless a special tax-is levied. The government is not likely to taketsuek-stop, however, for in the present state of unrest existing hore the imposition of anch a tax would prove a highly dangerous proceeding,

THE VICEROY.

THE PHILLIPINES AND RUBBER CULTIVATION,

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in dealing with measures presented for logisla Starter: Mr. M. S. Sassoon, Time Keeper: Mit | THREE-QUarter Miim FLAT RACE. HANDZ. charge, put into plain words possibly meaus another

ve ruactment. Probably all of them are in. hearty approval of the Opium Ordinabee in- troduced, but any suggestion of esercion or rashing is distasteful to the unofficial phalanx, and so it is that wo lund the display of opposition on Thursday which was na instructive as it is naasual It was perhaps unfortunate that the Colonial Secretary did not make an explanation of the reasons actuating the Government in wishing the Bill carried through all its stages that day. It would have cat short a fow speeches at the fontain lead.

Even the fact of adding another meeting to an already long session did not seem to worry the unofficial members, busy mon though they

be and apparently they will enjoy another Hedorunt next Thursday. That should finish the session for perhaps about six wooks, by which time the Council should be summonest to consider the Extinintes. That session shoulī be a short one, as Ilis Excelleney will wish to get through all the legislative work before he

saves for the Coronation Durbar at Delhi.

When I made the observation at the begin ning of this rannth that August enjoyed a con- sidorable immunity from typhones I was taken to task by a correspondent who quoted. figuras te cast doubt upon the accuracy of my remark, Woll; I am in the happy position of being able ir say, "I told you so." With the exception of the signals boing hoisted for three or four days prior to the passing of the typhoon which nearly oame our way, and for about twelve hours this last week-end, we have not seen the signals at "all this month, and it looks'ng if we are going | to enjoy the complete immunity which I sug prosted.

The resourcefulness of the Hongkong police was demonstrated the other day when two Chinose who had been before the Magistrate and were ordered to be placed in the stocks Fetmd themselves called upon to carry the stocke in which they were to be exhibited down to the scous of tháir misdemeanour. Usually the stocks are carried by coolies, but on this occasion none were available, and by the time the culprits got down to the level it was safe to

sume that they had little dignity left.

At a dinner party last weak a Japanese guest sought to ingrailato himself with a neighbour. who hailed from the north of the Tweed by falking about Scotland face-rory-honest- and simply." He must have been reading an old book, as that type of mau sooms to be as extinct as the dodo.

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Have you heard the story of the golf match between St. Androw and St. Patrick It up- pears in an editorial footnote in the Field-a fontuote to a letter in which a golfing marvel is rolatod. St. Andrew holed a terriffe putt, 70 yards long or more, on the green of the Long Hole Out on his hams course, leaving his oppon. out with a slightly shorter pitel ont of the whins for a half. He promptly said, "Now, Pat, noue of your blooming miracles!"

R. F. C Master, Hon. See, and Irensur

Result of events follow- FIVE FURBONOS FLAT RACE.-For Subscrip

tion Griffins of any Season which have unt wou at this Season's Club Gymkhanas üld have not run ia the Gymkhana Stakes at this -Seawoo's Gymkhana Weight for inches na per scale. Jockeys who have won incre than 3 Official Races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tiostsin ponalised - 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5 1st Prizo Presented: 2nd Prize $25 "Botrance fees to go to winner.) Mr. T. S. Forrest's Alacrity, 154 lb. 5 tb

penalty (Mr Gogg) 1 Mr Hickman's Rables, 152 lb (Mr David) 2 Captain H. K. Hughes Mr Jarvoin) 3

155 lb

My M. D. Bishop's Sonny Jim, 152 16

(Mr Seth) 0 Mr Ealya's Mustard, 155 lb (Mr Lewis) 0 Mr Ellis Kulonie's Matchless Obief, 155 lb (Mr Master) Surgeon W. H. Hastings" Auchendolly, 152

to

Fant

lb (Owner). 0 Seven ponies faced the starter in the first ou the programme, and went away Tickey took the lead a poor start. and led the felt into the straight, but the final stages by Pas overhauled in Alacrity and Roffee, the former winning the

CAPFor Chins Ponies. Jockeys who have won more than 3 ofcial races in Hoog kong, Shanghai or Tientsin penalized 5 be. Entrance for $5. First Prize: Presented 2nrt Prize $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)

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Mr H.P. White's Lachine, 160 lbs (Mr David) Mr Gedge's Thin Worm, 159-1b (Mr Muster) | 2 Mr D. M. Ross' Glengarry, 165 lb, 5 (1, penalty (Mr Gogis!

Mr Downham's Chibby, 150 lb (Mr Lewis) Mr Duddull's Dorando 11, 162 (Mr-Seth

Glengarry`sprang into the lead at the start, with The Worm second and Lechizothird, Chibiry and Dorando II. being badly left. Glengarry made the paco as far as the village bend, where behind. Entering the straight The Worm was The Worm drew level, while Lachine lay clogo in the van, but was soon overtaken by Lachias, whose claying powers were not inconvenienced by his previous rnu, and be won the men with lengths to spare, while The Worm defented Glengarry by a couple of longths.

Tima-1 rain, 33 seca.

PARI-MUTUEL

Winner:

Cali SHEEI,

1 Ticket No. 58

3:

18 102

# 10.50

$327.60 93.60 52.93

It is reported here that the Cantonese in Taking are preparing to demonnee Viceroy Chang to the throne on accquat of his attitude toward the Macan boundary question. He is considered to hare shown a lack of ability and energy in dealing with this matter, which

that the Cantonese think he is not afleiently anti-foreign to suit their hot-headed designs. For the last two weeks somewhat disquieting rumours have been heard regarding China and the Portuguese Settlemout, and so far as I can hear most of the natives think that an attack on the Settlement-will-be-made in the noar future. It appears that a good many troops have boon sont into the Houng Shan District lately, and this movement has been construed to imean preparation for an attack, whereas it is most probably a wise precaution to keep the turbulent Hang Shan-ites from doing some rash action that would in all likelihood tend to serious rasnits. The less rabid of the Cantonese praise the Vicercy for his care in appresing anything like a bostile demonštra, tion against the Portuguese, but it is not to be Macao is the thorn in the flesh to the Cantonese, denied that the presence of the Lusitanians in

and the sooner the voxed question of the boun. dary in settled the better for both parties.

THE LOTTERY MONOPOLIST. So Ping Shu, the late lottery monopolist, has been in prison for a very considerable time owing to his inability to pay the Government the money he owes to the Treasury. Lately he

the

one WAY

CHANNEL SWIMMER'S BAD LUCK.

Jaben Wolffe, the Glasgow swimmer, who loft Sapgatto on the morning of July 21 in an attempt to swim the Channel, had to give up just before midnight when within a mile of St. Margaret's Bay. He bad made a magnificent struggle for 15 hours, and his bad luck was dus was illuminated by searchlights from Dover. to adverse tiles. The latter part of the wit This wne Wolffe's 20th attempt, and was mad on the 20th anniversary of Capt. Webb's great feat. The Glasgow man's nearest approach to success was on August 5, 1907, when, after 151 hours in the water, he had to give up less than Bud tbrée-quarters of a mile-from the French shore,

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The proposal made in the Manila Merchants Association to defray the expenses of Mr. A. W. trip to the United States Prantch while on a for the purpose of interesting capital in Philip pine rubber ant vecount planting is a move in the right direction, says the Cablenews. For several monthe past a for individuals liere have been agitating the question of rubber planting the Iolanda. Considerable data has been gathered

in together concerning

industry the feasibility of introducing it here. Enough.

by investigation exports frora various bureaux of the government and by private in-

rubber

cultare dividuals who know somewhat of has satisfactorily determined that the Islands well suited for rubber onlture and that the country offers great opportunity for those interested in growing rabber. The time has now come when some defaite stop should be taken toward inducing capital to come to the Islands and invest in rubber Etory year that goes by without planting delays chat much longer the revenues and inercues of commerce the Islands might enjoy from a well developed rabber industry.

are

He

Mr. A. W. Pratich has made a notable

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his time nostintedly to investiga.

INTIMATIONS

The Food- Question

rosale in behalf of the rubber propaganda. tion and experimentation in the interest of be

given rubber industry here, and is perhaps better equipped than any other man in the Islands to

: he the United States who would likoly to invest make an appeal on this question to capitalists in the industry if the facts and conditions were what he was talking about. properly put to them by someone who know Mr. Frautoh bas made an exhaustive study of the rubber industry in the British possessions on the Asiatio coast by personal inspection and of rubber plantings elsewhere, through He has pamphlets and other publicstions. also engaged to some extent in rubber plant- ing in the Philippines, and has made a surrey of the most parts of the archipelago, with a view to locating rubber plantations, and is prepared to practical, businessliko way. Wo predict that, if the proposition to have him go to the United States is carried out, the result will be the fi BEST - mediate investment of American capital in the planting of rubber in the Philippines,

race by a neok, while Rates defeated Tickey LADIES' NOMINATION, THREE FURLONGs / has born sending petitions to all the high of. present tha opportunities to he-found here in a

for second place by a couple of lengths,

Tim-1 min. 19.1/5 soca,

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race

Winner:

or

PARI-MUTSEL

- 911.70·

CASH SWEEP. ...Ticket, No. 38

касе от

$126 36

Distance

GYMKHANA STAKES.-Vaino $100.

Ono Mile. For all China Ponies. Cutch weights at 10st 6lbs. Winners of an open

Ponies open Griffin. that

won the aggregate priše in the Gymkhana Stakes in any seasou Sits extra. Non-winning Subscription Griffins allowed 5ths. Jockeys who have won more than 3 official reas in Hongkong, Shanghai or 'Tiertaju ponalised '5lbs. A Cup called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of the Season to be won by the Pouy sooring most marks in the races for the Gymkhana - Stakes at the Gya- kham Meetings during the Season, counting 4 points for a Grit; 2 for a second; and 1.for a third.. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the Pouy oun slo. Any winner

SCURRY-For China Ponier, Salseription cials praying for his release, and, in consequence, Griffins of any season and bona fide Polo the Viceroy has instructed the Treasurer, the Panies certified as such by the Secretary Education Commissions and the Total of In Hongkong Polo Club and which have been regularly played prior to the 9th August, dustries to review the evidence against the 1911. Catch weights 152lha. Winners of prisoner and to report their opinion as to oes inslading moes on of day and at all whether he ought, or ought not be released, Gymkhanas of this and previous years of one The money owing to the Treasury due to this race-Tiba extra, of two races 14lbs. extra.and. of three or more meas 21lbs. extra. Jockeys man's mismanagement is said to be well over a who have won more than 3 offcial races in million dollars, and he is also indebted to the Hongkong, Shanghai or Tiestain penalised Tai Ta'ing Hauk for a large su 5lbs. Ponies to be nominated by a Lady.. Mr C. J. Aston's James. nominated by

Miss Edwards, 157 lb, 5 lb penalty Mr.

(Gegg) 1 Mr Hickman's Raffles, nominated by Mias

Haake, 152 lb (Owner) 2 Mojor W. M. Withycotabe's Troros, nomin- Mr M. D. Bishop's Sonny Jim, nominated by..

ated by Mrs Withycombo, 152 lbs (Owner) 3

Mr Bishop, 152 lb (Owner) Mr. H. A. Low's The Ramp, novita

Lominated by Miss Shelton Hoopor, 152 lb Captain N. Mallinson's Baluchi Chief, nomin

ated by Mrs Hamilton, 154 1b, 2 lb. over.

(Mr Collie Brown) C

Mr Evelyn's Mustard, nominated by Mr

Shellim, 159 lb (Mr. Lewis)

Mr H. Huplireys' Senwood, nominated by

Mrs Humphreys, 159 lb (Owner) 0 The field of ninn went away to a good start:

TO CHECK CLAN-FIGHTING,

But this is only a part of the good that Mr. Prautch can do the country if he is sent on the proposed mission. He cat go prepared to pro sent the coconut Industry us moll 3 DAY others, and to sorr

correct the vast of information about the Islands that has been sowed broadcast in the United States in past years. The proposition to send Mr.

the interest Prautch to the States in of the rabber planting propaganda will bo defnito side move in the much discurse bovat. ing campaign. We hope that the necessary arrangements cau be made for carrying out this scheme, and also that things will soon begin to

move in the matter of the larger promotion plan outlined by the Governor-General, in his recent speech, and advocated by Prosident Springer of the Morchants' Association.

CHIEF SECRETARYSHIP OF THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES.

As all residents of this province know, one of the greatest ovile existing therein is the con. tinuous clau-fighting that prevails throughout the whole of Kwong Tang. Many of these feuds are generations old, and the authoritios seem quite powerless to stop this interiecing strife, although from time to time sovero punishments bravo beer imposed on the offen- ders. The cause of this trouble is usually wells, water courses and right of way across fields, and those fends are the means of many liros being

It is officially notified that the Secretary of lost annually. A most sensible suggestion bas State for the Colonies has approved the appoint- ment of Mr. E. L. Brockman, C.M.G. to be been made by the committee of the Fong Pin Chief Secretary to Government F.M.B., is sao- Hospital, and that is, that a Conciliation Board session to Sir Arthur Young, K.M.G abwold be formed to whom all disputes between Mr. Brockmau was appointed acting Clovernor -uf the race-to-carry 5 bxtra for-each-win James taking premier position and never the various clans should be submitted for the departure of Sir John Anderson

bis substantive app April arbitration. It is likely that very much good Colonial Booretary, which he ABRAMedin appointment being

might be done in this way, if only the clans February last.

Consequently the change

of could be persuaded to use this means of settling will involve the appointment

Colonial Secretary, the duties at present their differences, but it is doubtful if they

Hon. A: H. Lemon. being carried out the

by would. It must be remembered that the Kwong Mr. Brockman has twenty-five years service to Tong villager is very different from his town his credit, having been appointed a cadet in 1886. He arrived in Singapore the following dwelling compatriot. He is far behind bird in

year, since when he has hold numerous offices civilisation, and the primeval passions of man in the Straits and F.M.. services, including kind aro very strong within him, and, this the noting Resident Generalship; acting British being the ease, he would most likely prefer to Resident, and British Resident, Pahang: British Resident, Negri Sembilan, Colonial Secretary, He has been attached to various departments in the Dindings, Bakit Mertajam, Penang, Krals Lampar and Singapors.

in subsequent starts for the lace. but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2lbe, to be deducted next time he starts. Such 2 lbs. to remain deducted antil he wins again, when he will carry the fall Pen- alties without deduction. Penalties accumu lative up to 15 lbs. Entrance fee $5.2nd Prize: $25. (Ifalt entrance fees to go to

winner.

Mr H. P. White's Lachine, 149 lb

(Mr Mastor)

Mesars Hughes und Jervois' Favonius, 15!

relinquishing it until the race was won. He was challenged by Tregon in the home run, but made good use of his lead, and the Intter pony was beaten by Raffles for second place,

Time-44 4,5 secs.

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PARI-MUTUEL.

Winner:

89.70

CASH SWEEP.

Ticket No. 88 26 $4

$1

$374 85

107.10 53.55

on

in

EVERYTHING

OF THE

PROVISIONS,

WINES

SPIRITS,

H. RUTTONJEE & SON,

HONGKONG.

50

Chas. J. Gaupp

& Co.

Have Just Received

Selection of Goods from

a

How

1b (Bir Jorvois) 2 ONE, AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE. Sght than adjust his differences by any other Straits Settlements; and Acting Governor MAPPIN & WEBB,

Mr Hickman's Kerry, 346 1b (Mr David) 3 The now moon: gave those on launch parties Mr James' Brushwood Boy, 146 ib

an opportunity of turning the loose coins in Mr D. M. Ross' Glengarry, 151 lb. 5 1b their pockets, but apparently fow of the wishes were-realised at the Gymkhana on Saturday, Surgeon W. H. Hastings Oil King. 151 16 and there was quita a lot of waste paper as usual. Moonlight picnics are being arranged again, Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Arcadian Chief, 146 13

and if the weather remains settled thero should be some enjoyable oatings during the next seven or eight days.

Hongkong, with its get-rich-quick population, onght to be interested in the wonderful talie-

*

(Mr Monk) 0

pazalty (Mr Gerg) -0

(Owner) (Mr Seth)

The flag fell to a good start, Lachine taking the lead, with Brushwood Boy in second place. Passing the golf stung Brushwood Boy was superseded by Glengarry, who followed clase in Lachire's wake until the straight was entered,

HANDICAP-For all Chios Ponies. Jockeys motbed. The pity is that the Government does who have won more than 3 official rucan in

not take this great ovil more seriously in baad, Hongkong, Shanghai and Tientsin penelised but the fact of the waiter is that the authorities 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5. First Prize: Pre- sented. 2nd Prize: $25. (Entranes fees to are unable to wield any extensive power outside go to winner.)

Mr James Brushwood Boy, 1551b (Mr Monk) Mr Hickman's Kerry; 140lb (Mr David 3 Surgeon W. H. Hastings Dil King, 154

(Owner) 3 Mr D. M. Moss' Tomahawk, 160lb. 5lb penalty (Mr Gagg} An excellent race was witnessed between

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the

the walls of Canton.

MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN MANCHURIA. THE BAILWAY QUESTION. Although not quite so much in the pablo- The Chicase army is now spoken of as sixty mind as before, the railway nationalization ques Divisions. We presume that this means three tion still occupion the attention of many. It Divisions each for the eighteen provinces of China proper and two Divisions cach for the will be remembered that the proposal of Gor Thres Eastern Provinces, that is to say, Man- ernment is to refund to shareholders sixty per cuccialized the Throne for the addition of une Viceroy Chao is reported to bare cant, of their holdings at once and the remalo.

Brigade to the troops having their head-quarters and Yangon.

man called Kavacka which comer from Calouste Then Favonius and Kerry came to the fore, the four starters in this event. With the fall of the ing forty per cent. to be redeemed (willout at Kirin, and one Brigade to the forces garrison. By wearing it round the neck one will be on.' former challenging the leader. But his. staying ag Tomahawk took the lead, but was soon 'intorest) some time in the future. The Boarding the country between Harbin

So far as the Viceroy's programme is concerned dowed with immense health and rigoar and is power was not sufficient, and Lachine won bypassed by Bushwood Boy, who was in the van of Communications sent one of its members, al

it is evident that he has in mind the protection of man named Lang, a native of Shan Tak, to the Mongolian and Korean frontiers, but it is being second, Kerry third and Oil King fourth make enquiries regarding public opinion here. very interesting to find that his programme sure to get rich within the shortest possible about three lengths, while Faronius beat Kerry passing the stand for the first time, Tomabawk The order was the same until the rock wast

Sigurs neared, when Tomatawk again went to the Lang reported to the effect that the remaining speaks of sixty Divisione as though that i

forty per cent. ought to be repaid by regular were definitely fixed. The Chinese, contrary to have hitherto succeeded In front and the field closed. Brushwood Hay instalmenta together with reasonable interest observing strict secrecy with regard to the con

their custom, led the way into the straight where he was

The Board constitution of the unite of their new army, but it within the next four years. challenged by Kerry, but failed by half a length to make good. Half a lengto separated the second pony and Oil King, who ran third.

Time 2 min. 45 1.5 sous.

time. Nay, more, if a man wears ons of these wonderful talismen, he will be mada "happy and blessed and be surrounded by a merry group of children and a beautifol and faithful wifa." that is not all

But

Its use is guaranteed to bestow upon the wearer success in horse races, litigation and examinations,"all this, for le poor

one rupee and four anuas.

Who would

when he can attain affuence by the expenditure

for second place by a longth.

Time-2 min. 08 socs.

Wiauor:

CASH SWEEP.

FARI-MUTUEL,

$12.70

Ticket, No. 41 - $248.85 39 71.10 38.55

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of less than a dollar The ladies, too, are invited TENT PENDING IN SECTIONS of Tunsz.—

to

invest if they wish to become "happy, sweet- Poiond and the glory of households.'

To read a notice like the one just before me makes cne wonder how many millions of fools there minst be in the world.

RODERICK RANDOM..

Open to teams, mounted on China Ponies, and composed any three-Members of the Gymkhana Club. Three small caps to be presented to the winning team at each competition, and at the conclusion of the

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PARI-MUTUEL.

Winner:

$26.40.

GAME IWEEP. Ticket No. 22

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73

60

8466.20 133.22 66.50

siders the proposal inadvisable and accuses Depaty Lung of trying to show favouritism to his fellow provincials. ~

QUEUELESS MEN ARRESTED.

The following shows that queueless persons are still held in great suspicion by the anthori ́ties. A day or two ago a man engaged in house numbering near the temporary residence of Admiral Li reported that in one house noveral

is

LONDON,

Comprising

SILVER CUPS,

PRESENTATION PLATE,

TEA SERVICES.

c.

PRINCES PLATE,

TABLE WARE,

CUTLERY,

FISH

KNIVES and FORKS,

SILVER FITTINGS,

faithful to German models, At all events it may be assumed that the present Minister of War DRESSING CASES with will ho no exaggeration to estimate the strength of a Division ou a war footing at 20,000 men of all arms, which would give about a million and a quarter for sixty Divisions. With such a force China would rise at once from military insigni- fornos to a position of a great belligerent Power. It is impossible to underrate the significance of this programme, or to doubt that it is directed equally against Russia and Japan-Japan iimil.

LEATHER HAND-BAGS,.

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