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This short distance res produced good contest. Messrs. Stephen and Stitt's

0-THE ROYAL NAVY CUP.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 1934.

10-THE PEKING PLATE.

A PIRACY THAT FAILED.

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Benz was first away, but after 50 yards Presented by the officers of H. AL.'s Navy. Winner, 2600; second. 8300; third, $100. | UNST:CCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO CAP-

Sir Paul's Peerless Dahlia took the lead and held it until eutering the straight, when Benz again came to the front and managed to maintain his lead past the post. Peerless "Dahlia was displaced by Pencastle and the other Sir Paul repre sentative, Valiant Dablia, who came along at a roaring part Another für long wild have seen Yuliant Dahlia in front of everything. The distance secur

with 8400 to the winner; second, es; thil. $150. For subscription griffins of any season. Winners of official raceba, extra. Unplaced runners, at this meeting allowed 3 lbs.-From the two mile post once round and in. Mr. H. Birkett', Rialto Star, 182 lbs.

(Mr. Knoll)

For subscription griffins of this season 1023-1024 Winners. 7 lbs. extra; unplaced runners at this meet- ing allowed 3 tbs.-Three quarters of

a mile.

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TURE, THE S.S. ON LEE." SHIP'S GUARDS RETURN FIRE. An abortive attempt made to Mrs. Bernard's Speargrass, 150 lbs.

pirate the ss. On Lee late on Wednesday (Mr. Zellensky)

night. The vessel, bound for Kongmoor, 1] Sir Paul's Leander Dahlia, 158 b

(M. Vida) was 50 minutes run out of Hongkong 2 Lady Severn's Langaat, 132 lbs.

with over 300 passengers aboard, wbend (Mr. Gibeon) 3

shots were beard and mea, seen attempt Messra Albert and Arnold's Idealisty

143 lbs.

(Mr. da Roza)oing to climb the grille proteting the Mr. Alvanton's Goom Rock, 158 lbe.

bridge. The Chief Officer. Mr. T. Martin, (Mr. Soares) o

who was on watch, immediately summon, Mrs. Bernard's Cottongrass, 158 lbs.

(Mr. Moller) oed the Indian guards to the upper deck Mr. H: Birkett's Arabian Star, 153 lbs. (Mr. Harriman) Mr. Black's Blue Duo, 158 lbs,

(Capt. Hall) Mr. Brothers' Jungio Cock, 147 lbs.

(Mr. Sewell)

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to suit all the entrants, who finished strongly, Narcissus and Prairie Star) being the last of a field of eleven. Con- Mr. Dagram's Roman Bay, 145 the sidering that Broz carried a third of the Lotul betting the pari-matuel return of Mr. Googia's The Woak, 133 the $12 for a win and $0.00 for a place was satisfactory. Valiant Dahlia also return. ed a good price, viz., 819,00.

Mr. Dynasty's King Alfred, 139 lbs.

(Mr. Hill) Mr. John Peel's Yellow River, 163 lbs

(Mr. Zollensky)

(Mr. Charles) 0

(Mr. Moller) Mr. Heary Humphreys Pet Mouse,

139

(Mr. Sewell) Mr. Maukwok's Unfailable, 132 lbs:

(Mr. Palmer)

Time: mins 2ster.

Won by two lengths; a length between | Mr. Roda's Safa, 189 be. second and third.

Pari-mutusi.

Cash 'Swp-

Winner: 812:00

Ticket No.

1.

0.00

703, $1,000,00

14.30

73-1,

10.00

383,

660,00 490,00

Cuplaced ponies $20 each: Sus. 938, 031. 1050, 773 and 72.

7. THE LUSITANO · CUP. Presented by the members of the Club Lusitano. For China, ponies Lund Ade grins on date of entry, with So added; second, 2000; third, $100. Subscription griffins of this season allowed th All winners 7 The

extra.-One mile:

Sir Pan's Charm Dahlia, 52 lbs.

"(Mr. Burkill). Mr. . . Wilton's Arizona, 132 lbs.

(Mr Kool) Mr. A. 11. Carroll's Silver Leaf, 155

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(Mr. Zailensky)

Mr. Dynasty's King Pippin. 133 lbs.

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(Mr. da Boza) Mr. Seth's Knocksh Leg, 145 lbs.

(Mr. Davies) The Royal Navy Cup, after a fine race, went to Mr. Birkett's Rialto Star, which Mr. Knoll scered past the post in 2, pretty style, King Allied, the second horse, being many lengths behind, closely followed by Yellow River. The nine ran- ners were bunched at the start, but soon strong themselves out, the course" ob- viously fieing too heavy for some ot them, and noticeably so for Safa, which dropped out over half the distance. First time past the stands Pet Mouse. Rialto Star, Knockuh Leg and Romic Bay were in the order named, with very little be tween them. Then Rialto Star, Knockuh Leg and King Alfred went on together. The first named, let out, then ran away with the race. it being left to King Alfred and Yellow River, which came on strongly, to fight for second place. After the first three finished Knockuh Leg, Roman Bay, Pet Monse. Unfailable and The Wook.

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Mr. Hill) Mr. Panonime's Peter Pan, 155 lbs.

(Mr. J. C. Band) Me. Pantemime's Dick Whittington,

152 the..

...........Mr. Davies) Mr. Relyon' I'nele George (late Olive

Le 119 be...(Mr. Harriman) 0 Mear Stephon and Strit's Gaudie

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Mr. Knkchiob's. Masa, '139 lbs. Mr. Pantomime's Aladdin, 150 lbs."

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(Mr. Knoll)

(Mr. Davies)

(Mr. J. K. Brand) 0 Mr. Topside's Mountain Eagle, 186 lbs.

Mrs. Stephan's Chico, 159 lbs.

(Mr. Bartholomew)

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The last race of the day drew a large field of thirteen ponies and punters found a difficulty in spotting the winner. great many of them pinned their faith to Mrs Bernard's Cottongrass, which poor carried quite a lot of riones. His stable companion. Speargrass, ridden by Mr. Zelensky, turned out to be the winner, and with the favourite out of it, be re turned an unexpected dividend of $14.80, whilst the second and third ponics, Leander Dahlia (Mr. Vida up) and Lang- sat (Mr. Gibson up) paid bandsomely, Speargrass led the field practically the whole way round and was not challenged until past the distance post when Leander Dahlin, whose first appearance it was during the meeting came through strongly Won by many lengths; a length be- and very nearly displaced Speargrass. tween second and third.

Langsat finished third two lengths behind:

Time: 2mins. 38.2-5secs.

Cash Sweep.

Pari-mutuel. Winner: $7.70

Tisket No.

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0.40

5.60

50, 83.670.50 907.

1,018.80

3,

6.40

490, 524.40

One of Sir Paul's representatives nt last got home, Charm Dahlia (Mr. Burkilf:

up) registering this owner's second win

Unplaced ponies $20 each: Nos. 1320,

Winner, 2000; second, $250, third, $150.

For China ponies boud fide griffins on date of eqtty. Winners of one race other than a race confined to subcription griffins. 3 lb, of two or more races lbs. extra-One mile and a quarter.

of the meeting it, was a good race, and 577, 1929, 134. 123 and 1281, all eight entrants got away together... First time past the stands Peter Pan was,, 10.-THE BLACK ROCK" STAKES. leading by half a length with Charm Dahlia and talic close behind. Peter Pan continued to hold the lead for a spell and then the other Pantomime Horse, Dick Whittington, eane up and kept Peter company. King Pippin, who had been in the first four all the way. round, could not improve his position. though Mr. Hill cried valiantly with the Dynasty stable choice, Arizona then took the fend. but on entering the straight Mr. Burkill brought Charm Dahlia along at fast pace and succeedel in ousting Mr. Wilton's Arizona from the front, finish- ing two lengths ahead. Silver Leaf took third place by a hare margin. Alter King Pippin came Peter Fant Uncle George, and Cinadie, with Dick Whittington, blow- ing hard, laat. The winner was second favourite, King "Pippin carrying the largest betting total.

Time: mins. 25,2-5secs. Woo by two lengths; a nega between second and third.

Pari-mutuel.

Winner: 815,10

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7.40 7.10 5.20

Cash "Sweep. Ticket No.

87, $3.615.40 .603, 1.042:40 601, 521.20

Mesars. Dyer & Beith's Grey Drugod,

233 lbs...... ..... (Mr. Knoll) I Messrs. Morriss nil Marshall's Brackenfeld, 132 ......(Mr. Hill) Mr. Bill's Silver Bill Gate Austral bay), 159 lbs.(Mr. Gibson) Mr. Pantoraime's Ali Baba. 152 lbs,

(Mr. Davies) 0

Sir Paul's Eclipse Dahlia, 152 lbs.

Time: Imin, 46.3-3seor.

Won by a neck; two lengths between second and third.

Pari-mutuel. Winner: $14.80

9.70

20.30 25.40

381.

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

--142, 82,819.80 803.60 402.80 Unplaced ponies $20 each: Nos. 797, 1015. 531. 397; 974, 804, 943, 97, 78, 431 and

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TO-DAY'S EVENTS.

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1. The Grand Stand Stakes,

Mile

...... Noon. Great Southern Stakes,-1-les 3.-The Hongkong Stakes,-17.

Miles

and gave orders for the pirates' fire to be returned. Ho also had the ship plunged into darkness, so as to confuse the pirates, and he put her back towards Hongkong.

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Ling Ting Island, which is in Chinese waters

Officers on the 8.3., San Jam Ho hound in the direction of Kongmada, noticed the disappearances of the On Lee's lights, and immediately released some rockets. These were seen by the s.. Tai Tee-a sistor ship to the On Lee which was herself recently pirated, with fatal results to the master, Capt. Willox, who was shot dead-and by Water Police launch No. 2, which was then patrolling- in Castle Peak waters.

The pirates, after having their fire re turned and anticipating a hard fight, evidently relinquished their efforts to obtain control of the vessel, and, when it was observed that the On Lee was making back to Hongkong, they (it is alleged) dumped their arms overboard. into the harbour. On anchoring near the The Police launch escorted the On Lee Naval anchorage a large body of police boarded her, the Tai Lee, baving warned

the authorities.

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The police met. with no resistance; all' the passengers appeared frightened. A thorough though unsuccessful search for arms was conducted, no-one in the means- while being allowed off the vessel.

In the carly hours of Thursday morn ing the Captain Superintendent of Police. (r. E. D. C., Wolfe), accompanied by Assistant Superintendent Purdue and other officers of the detective branch, boarded the vessel Passengers were closely questioned, but hone of them seemed able to identify anyone connected with the attempted piracy. Some said they had heard nothing of the commotion 12:30 p.m. which, according to the officers of the ship, lasted over thirty minutes." That shots were fired is proved by bullet holes found in life-belts, doors, eta Other passengers, however, admitted hearing. the firing, and one made a statement regarding being held up in his cabio by two men who took his wallet containing over a thousand dollars. He said he was aaable to recognise the men when con- ducted among the other passengers by the police.

1.00

4.The Ladies' Purse, Opec

Round

1.30

3

5-The American Top,--Once

Round

3.00

6-The Phathon Stakes,-1}

Miles 7-The Rialto

Mile

3.30

Stakes,-1"

1.00

4.30

9.

The Consolation Stakes,-m

1 Mile...

5.00

The Ni Desperanduaı"

Stakes, Furlongs

6.30

(Mr. F. Vida) 0| A small field got away to a good start, the ponies coming past the stand close together, with Silver Bill just in front. He maintained this land right round to the Rock when he began to fail. At that Village Bend Grey Dragon (Mr. Knoll up) and Brackenfield came up level with him and in the home straight the former 10. went into first place and wou comfortably.

8 The Champion Stakes,-1)

Miles

He was a hot favourite and the dividend | 11.-The Phathon Stakes - ...... · 6.00 Unplaced ponies 250 each: Nos. 386, paid by him was not high. Brackenfeld 1197, 1030, 1179-and 531.

8. THE CHALLENGE CUP. Value one hundred guineas. For China

ponics To bo won two years, con cutively by a pony or ponies the Land fide property of the same owner or owners. Winner to receive $750 and 70 per cent, secund, $300 and 20 per cout: third. 2150 and 10 per cent, of the entrance. fees until the cap is finally won when the second pony will receive per cent, and the third pony per cent. of the entrance fees in addition to the place money-One mile and three quarters. Sir Paul's Sunshine Dahlia (late

Christmas Card). 155 lbs.

(Mr. Burkill) Messrs. Stephen and Stitt's Cock o

the North, 13 tbs. Mr. Brand) 2 Sir Paul's Ideal Dahlia, 161 lbs.

(Mr. Moller) 3 Messrs. Soares & d'Almade Remedios' Kennington, 155 lbs...(Mr. Soares) There were only four runners for the Challenge Cup, run over one and three quarter miles. Here a win for Measrs.

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(Mr. Hill up) came in srecnd, whilst PROGNOSTICATIONS FOR TO-DAY. Silver Bill finished third. The Dahlia was fourth.

Time: 3ndns. Ciseci.

Won by two lengths; fire lengths be tween second and third.

Pari-mutuel.

Winner: 87.80

2,

5.50 6.10

Cash Sweep.

269, $3.127.60

Ticket No.

845,

803.00 799, 446.80 Unplaced ponies $20 each: Nox. 69 and 359.

-THE GYMKHANA CUF. Value, 8000 to the winner; second, 8230; third. $150. For all China ponies that have started for races in at lease two Gymkhanas daring the season 1923 and subscription griffins of this Season 1933-1924. Winners of any race other than a race confined to subscription firiffins, 7 s.; of a subscription griffins race, 2 lbs, extra. Subscription grins of this season 1993-1994 allowed 7 lbs. Winners at this meeting barred.-One mile.

Stephen and Stitt's Kupi was confidently Mr. C. C. Boyd's Strathfarrar, 155 lbs. anticipated. Sir Paul's Sunshine Dablia,

(Mr. Zellensky)" 1

however, won, after laying second to Dr. F. H. Kew's Bandicoot (late Kennington for three-fourths of the race.

# Ariemuir), 155 lbs.....(Mr. Gibson) g

Sportsman Dahlia), 150 lbs.

Keanington took the lead from a fine start Mr. A. H. Carroll's Oak Leaf (lato

the hest of the day--and maintained it well. The Dahlins-Ideal Dahlia was also

(Mr. Harriman) 3

White Cloud), 150 lbs,

out were content to hang behind, and Mr. A. H, Carroll's Clover Loaf (late Kapi brought up the rear.

On com-

pleting the first mile Keunington was

still in front, with Sir Paul's horses Mr. Henry Humphreys Speckled

(Mr. Sewell) Q

Mouse, 153 lbs. (Mr. Knoll) 0 Another small field faced the starter

moving side by side. Directly after this Kupi commenced to improve his position and got abreast of the Dahlias. Then Kennington faded away as the Dahlias for the Gymkhana Cup which resulted in were let loose on entering the straight, being unplaced. Strathfarrar (Mr. Zel- the favourite Speckled Mouse (Mr. Knoll). Here a sparkling ran commenced, all four horses being extended their utmost first, with an outsider Bendicout (Mr.

lensky up), second favourite, Mr. Burkill, keeping away from the rails, Gibson) finishing second. This latter managed to get more out of Sunshine Dahlia than the others were capable of, pony returned a handsome dividend, of

895.30. It was Strathfarrar's race

came in

all

1st, Race, GRAND STAND STAKES.

King Pippin. Baronsfeld.

Silver Leaf,

2nd Race-GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES.

Sir Paul's Selection.

Kennington.

Yellow River.

3rd Race-HoxGEÙNG STAKES.

King Alfred. Speargrass. Goom Rock

4th Race.-LADIES' PURSE.

Mr. Birkitt's Selection. Rivergrass. Pezcastle.

5th Race.-AMERICAN COP

Musketeer.

Sir Paul's Selection. Gymp

Gth RacePATON STAKES.

Mopoks. Rivergrass Sharpshooter.

7th face.--RIALTO STAKES.

King Canute,

Durian.

Leander Dahlia or Loch Rannock. 6th Race.-CHAMPION STAKES.

Cock o'the North; Courtfield.

Sunshine Dahlia.

9th Race.-CONSOLATION STAKES-

The Dahlia Selection. Speckled Monser

Tho. Leaf Selection".,

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10th Race.-NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES.

The Wook.

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Pet Mouse.

INTERFÖRTTM GOLF.

HONGKONG TEAM IN MANILA.

and passed the post one-and-a-half the way round, Oak Leaf lying second "The following telegraphic message has lengtha ahead of Kupi, who did well to

for a great part of the way round, with been received from the Hongkong golf tram Dust the other Dahlia for accond place. Speckled Mouse lying third. The Bandi in Manila Stewart and Ferguson Kennington, obviously ridden out, was coct, lying well in the rear at the home won; Colonel Hill all square; Major n bad fourth. Kupi was favourite, with the winners carrying the straight, came through in fine style and Garde, W. W, McKenzie and A. K. Mac

ran into second place. Mr. Humphreys' Kenzio lost.". pony finished fourth.

next largest amount of money,

Time: Amin. 20.4-5secs.

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Won by a length, and a half; half a length between second and third.

Pari-mutuel. Winnor: 813.20

Cash Sweep.

Ticket No.

C00, 1,070.80

3.60

770, 83,208.60

5.60

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6GB, $38.40

Unplaced pony $20, No. 351,

Time: mins. 2banes,

Won by three lengths; two lengths,be- tween second and third.

Parl-mutuol. Winner: 213.40 1.00 1.

25.30

Cash Sweep. Tickot No.

.304, $3,010.80 305, 808.90 287, 134.40

HOCKEY.

The Club Hockey eleven on Wednesday defeated the Army Officers on the U.S.R.C. ground by five goals to one. Miller, Evans, More (2) and Hughes scored for the Club whilst Dodds obtained the military's solitary point.

The Captain Superintendent of Police thereupon gave instructions that no-one was to leave the ship. Strong armed guards were left aboard, two police launches, throughout the night, patrolled around the On" Lee, and ́n naval search- light was played on the wessel until an early hour on Thursday morning.

Although no official confirmation is yet available, it is understood that one of police on their arrival as the man who the passengers was recognised by the

stood his trial, with another, on a cbargo, of pirating the Sui Fick. One man, it will be remembered, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and the other released. This is said to be the one who was released.

Yesterday morning further examina- tions of the passengers were conducted, but without satisfactory results. They were obviously afraid to "say" anything likely to incriminate any of their number. decision was arrived Towards mid-day a

at to remove the passengers and their belongings to the Central Police Station. Two" launches were employed 'to convey them to the police van, which was drawn up near the Star Ferry Station. They came across in parties of ten to fifteen, and were all again thoroughly searched before being allowed to leave the On Lee,

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PREVENTION OF PIRACY.

Commenting on the recent apBounce- ment that in Hongkong that in future steamers plying the Canton and West River runs will be accompanied by con voys supplied by the naval authorities the Canton Gazette says: This decision of the Hongkong Government places the merchants of Hongkong and Kwangtung nader a great obligation to the British authorities and will once more enhance the trade between Hongkong and Kong- The example set by the Hong- kong Government should be copied by our local authorities. It is a notorious fact that our navigable water ways are infested with pirates. Merchants com- plain continually of the molestation_of pirates and irresponsible soldiers. The latter seem to have been levying all man- pora of taxes on junka and steamers, and it is well-nigh impossible to determine to what divisions these soldiers belong- Such practicos hamper the normal course of trade and transportation. Merchants and manufacturers are often compelled ta pile up their goods in the factories to escape that military cordon. To remedy such existing evils the naval authorities of this province should be empowered to provide armed launches to act as con- voys to steamers plying in our navigable water-ways. If this matter is attended to seriously much loss and inconvenience to the merchants will be avoided. Kwangtung cannot afford to allow trade to stagnate. Trade must be fostered by every moana possible, and the Govern- meat must take a hand in affording protection to it at all times and in all places.

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