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THE FIRST. EXTRA RACE, MEETING.

GOOD SPORT IN IDEAL WEATHER.

Patron-HE. Sir Reginald E. Stubbs,

K.C.M.G...

Honorary Stewards.-H.E. Admiral Sir

3-FIRST AGGREGATE STAKES: VALUE $1.000: ONE MILE

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 31ST, 1024

For all China posie, A cup to be ren for five times, or as de cided by the Committee, called the Aggregate cup, will be presented at the end of the season to be won by

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the pony scoring mest marks in the races for the Aggregate Stakes at the extra meetings during the season, counting 4 points for a first; for a second; and 1 for a third. 2nd prize,

$200; 3rd, prize, 8700

(Mr. Harriman)

Arthur C. Leven. R.C.R. HE *Major-General Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.O.. C.B., D.S.O.. the Hon. Bir Claud Sevrin, K.B. E., CALG.. LL.D., Commodore H. Orace, M.x. Stewards.The Hon. Sir C. Paul Chater, K. M.G., Sir Wra? Rees-Davies, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr., C. c. Boyd. Lient-Cof. G. K. Hall Brutton, Mr. R. M. Dyer, Dr. F. Forsyth, the Hou, Mr. A. G Stephen, and Mr. H. P. White,

Also ran:-Sunstar, 151 (3r. Offietals for Beton Mertings.-Mogra M. Charles): Rothesay 159 lbs. (Mr. Seth);

T. Jokosan, F. Sutton, H. P. White, | Edenhall, 148 lbs. (Mr. Gibson).

...

T. E. Pance; . B. L. Dowbiggin,

R. M. Dyer, and B. D. F. Beith

Stewards in Chargs Mf the Scale, Mr. F

Sutton and Mr. B. M. Dyer.

Judy My, D. 3. Ross,

Avaldant didur,--Mai D. E, Clark. Starter-Me. II. C. Macnamara, Second Staster.—Lieut. C. C. Fleming, Stewards on Charge of _Poddock.-Mr.

H. J. White and 'Dr. F. C. Forsyth Hand copper-Me. H. B. L. Newbiggin. Timekeeper-Mr. T. E. Pearer. Sterplary, Mr., C. Berwarid Brown, Clerk of the Couise-Mr. F. Sitton.

Mr. A. H. Carroll's Fern Leat. 131 lbs. Sir Paul's Magnificent Dahila, 146 lbs (Mr. Soares)

1

Mr. Dynasty's Spotted Sand, 151 lbs.

(Mr. Matchum) 3

Wag by two lengths; a length between second and third.

Time: mins, 3.3-3spca. Pari-nutuel. Winner: 331.30

1.

8.90

8.00

3.

4.90

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

470, $3,430.00 $15, 1,334.00 471, 777,00

Unplaced ponies ($50"rach) 1. Nos. 440, 280, 420.

THE PROPOSED PASSENGER DEPOT FOR HONGKONG.

SUTHERLAND'S OUTLINĖ

MR.

OF THE SCHEME.

We have received from the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce a copy of the Memorandum by Mr. Robert Sutherland which we print below, giving an outline of the scheme proposed by him for the creation of a passenger depot in

Bongkong.

...

In forwarding this memorandum to the Government, the Chamber wrote, on March 10th that, after full discussion at a joint meeting of the General Committee and the Shipping Committee, held on March 3rd, the Chamber approved these proposals in principle and would welcome the practical devolopment of such a scheme, with due regard to general con- ditions affecting shipping.

The Colonial Secretary, in acknowledg. ing receipt of this letter wrote, on March

5th:

"I have laid this hefore His Excel- lency the Governor who desires to to express his appreciation of Mr. Suther land's work in putting forward the scheme" and to say that the matter will receive vareful consideration." Mr. Sutherland's memorandum reads Winners bar-na,follows:-

|4.—CANWICK, MAIDEN PLATE: FROM TWO MILE POST ONCE ROUND AND 18:

(ABOUT 1 MILE AND 163 YARDS).

For griffins of this senson.

"

The first extra-race meeting at Happy Valley on Saturday afterubon provided ex-

red. 1st prize. 8100: 2nd prize, $120; wellent spart. Favoured with ideal weather

3rd prize, $100, -the first rally hot day we have had this Mr. Nemazee's Nasturan II., 155 b Spring-the meeting was well-patronised

(Mr. Seth). I and the ladies, tempted by the bright sua.HE. Sir Edward Stubbe's Gaadie, 147

Mr. Davies) 2 shine, turned out in fashionable Spring Mr. J. T. Bagram's Magnetite, 135 lbs, gowns, an opportunity denied to them at

(Mr. Gibson) 3 the annual meeting, five weeks ago. H.E. Alo ran:-Silver Leaf, 138 lbs. (Mr. the Governor was present at the meeting, Harriman): Barcelona, 153 lbs: (Mr. arriving in time to witness the first rice Soares); Mountain Loch, 149 lbs. Mr.

Charles). His Excellency was escorteil to his privatel box by Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin,

The racing was good throughout "and there were large felds. In the first race of the alternoon all the ponių. entered (eleven), lucgl, the starter, which is probably an unprecedented- event. By way of contrast to the annual meeting. the galloping panis, raised clouds of dust eaming up the home straight instead of ploughing through deep mud and splash-

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

Time: 2minë, 24.3-58ect. Pari-mutuei. Winner: 81210.

1,

7.00

Y

10.60

3,

7.80

F

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

468, 82,633.30 396, 753.00 526, 376.50

SUGGESTED RIVER STEAMER

· It is appreciated that those who were responsible for drafting the Piracy Ro gulations have done their utmost to give as free access to boats as possible, "but ít must be patent to all that grillos con- stitute a very grave danger in event of panic, to which Chinese passengers are particularly prone. We most of us re- member the burning of the Hankoir which, even when lying alongside the wharf with free and easy access to decks and gangways, resulted in a very large and regrettable loss of life. Again the stranding of the Poran on Ma Wan Island was a casualty accompanied by loss of life, and obviously, if giles had

been erected on these two vessels, the

results right have been appalling.

PREVENT TIRATES GETTING ÖS BOARD. I mention this as it seems to me the "best course of action is to adopt any means which will prevent pirates getting on board, and which may, in the course of time, lead to the gradual elimination of barriers below deck, it is with this objeet in view, therefore, that I submit this scheme. The unsatisfactory position of affairs on the Canton Delta and the flaunting of the British Flag, together with the serious menace to the lives of Captains. Officers, Engineers and crew, is a common and unpleasant topic. not only in this Colony, but in the Far East generally, and I think is behoves us to leave no stone unturned to press the Government to embark without delay" upon stich Harbour work as the Chamber considers essential and which will in the future be of benefit generally,

PASSENGER DEPOT. At a Shipping Sub-Committee Meeting held on the 18th July I submitted a report on the Harbour Improvement Scheme and put forward in same A proposal with it may be thought by some that the regard to a passenger depet for River present Piracy epidemic is but a passing" steamers The Committee of the Cham-phase and that there is no call fez per- ber of Commerce was subsequently in- manent preventative measures such a formed by Mr. Fletcher that certain mat- suggested; in this I am not in agres ters, with regard to Harbour Improvement, as I think that the general change ments, were being suspended until the in Chinese mentality calls for regulations arrival of Mr. Duncan from Home. It and restrictions which were not neces- occurred to me, therefore, that it might sary some 10 or 20 years ago. Apart from this consideration, however, I am strong- be opportune to put before the Govern- ment the scheme of the proposed passen-ly of opinion that the depot will be a one of the chief ger depot, even if you were not in a posi- valuable asset to tion to send in a considered report on branches of the Colony's shipping busi- the whole project of Harbour Improve ness.

This particular depot will, of course, menta To this end I addressed the Unplaced ponies ($20 each): Nos. oer, Chamber of Commerce in a letter dated take some time to build, perhaps a mat the 40th October. Since then I have ter of 18 months, but the sooner it is 157, 371.

received numerous enquiries with regard started, the sooner it will be completed, to the passenger depot, which seems to and it will have the nuded effect of set- have aroused a certain amount of publicting an example to other places, such might go one step further and prepare a it might he possible for the Authorities rough plan of what I have in mind. I to arrange similar, berthing facilities. accordingly made some rough sketches which have been set forth in presentable form through the kindness of Mr. L. G. hird, of Messrs. Palmer & Turner, and you will now find upon the table the general outline of the scheme. This plan will perhaps make matters more clear to you, and I shall, as briefly as possible, explain the modus operandi of working the depot.

I

3-HAINTON PLATE: "B" CLASS HANDICAP.

ang through pools of water. Some very For China paries. Ist prize, *100; 20d interest. It has been suggested that. I as Canton, where, in the course of time,

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prize, 150: 3rd prize, $100, Lady Severn's Langsat, 152 lbs.

scood times were set up, especially in the rst raw when Loch Kanuncl; came in as easy first Eve lengths in front of Wat

(Mr. Gilson) 1 theau. The pony's time was que minutë dead, only a second and three-fifths above Messrs. Albert and Arnold's Cotton- the record get

by Mr.

grass, 15 lbs.(Mr. Soares) 2 Peri's Ah Meo ju 1921. If Loch Mr. Dynasty's King Alfred, -153 The. Rannoch bad been pressed it is very

(Mr. Matcham) 3 Likely that his time would have been Also ran:-Peerles Dahlia. 137 lbs. even better.

This pony was turned out (fr. Sewell): Lighting. 147 lbs. (Capt. again in the sixth race for the Brocklesby Oxspring): Golden Jubilee, 180 The. (Mr. Stakes (one mile) which he won comfort Davies); Knockuh. Leg, 145 Ths.

(Mr. ably. The only other owner to score two Harriman): Unele George, 134. lbs. (Mr. wiss at the meeting was the Eon." Mr. Potts): Roman Bay,

(Mr. 150 lbs. A. G. Stephew, with Benz in the second Charles); Jungle Cock, 115 lbs. (Capt. race and Kupi in the last race. Of the Hall). Jockey, Mr. I. Zetlensky was "a notable absent. The honours, taking them all roam, were evenly distributed, Mr. Doyle uading the list with three wins, whilst Mr. Däries did well to secure a first and two. seconds.

The chess dividend-of the meeting was. paid ou Pet Mouse In the sixth ruce le came in third and paid to his fteen backers the handsome return of $118.

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between second and third.

Won by a length: a length and a half

Timė: 1min. 36ers. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $14.60

3,

6.40 11.70 7.60

Cash Sweep. Ticket No..

318, $2,636.20 498, 713.50 156, 375.60

Emplaced ponies (each); No. 426, Under the able direction of Bandmaster 490, 208, 914, 309, €70,- 293. W. II. Drawshaw, the 1st Fat Surrey-BROCKLESBY STAKES: ONE MALL Regimental band played delightful

ion of music at intervals during the For China ponies, subscription griffins of afternoon,

1924. 1st prize 8400; 2nd prize, $150; Results:-

3rd prize, $100. Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Loch Ran-

noch, 13 lbs...(Mr. Doyle) 1 Mr. Dynasty's King Camuto, 157 lbe.

Mr. Davies), 2 Mr. Heary Humphrey's Fet Mouse,

1.-MARCH STAKES: HALF MILE. For Subscription griffins of any season that have never won an official race, whether starters "or not. 1st prize,

8:00; 2nd prize, $130; 3rd prize, #100. Mrs. Dyer and Beith's Loeb Ran- aoch, 147 lbs. (Mr. Davies) Mess Hosie and Cock's Wattheau,

449 lbs

(Mr. Matcham) Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios'a Jungle (Mr. Doyle)

Cock, 147 lb

Also ran:Goom Rock, 133 lb (Mr. Harriman): Shu River, 161 Tbs. (Mr. Stanton): Cottongrass, 138 lbs. (Mr. Heares); Roman Bay, 150 lbs. (Mr. Char: Jes); Arctic Star. 147 lbs. (Mr. Sewell);} Pet Mouse 132 lbs. (Mr. Gibson): Blue Dua, 147 lbs. (Cept. Hall); What To Do, 154 lbs. (Mr. Seth).

Won by five lengths; half a length bo- tween second and third.

Mari-mutuel.

Time: 1min.

Winner: $12.50.

34.

0.30 53.70 22.70

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Cash Sweep. Ticket No..

282, 81,516.20 90, 433.20 390, 218.60 Unplaced ponies ($20 each): Nos. 451, 373, 2, 277, 339, 18, 591, 304. 2-HÄINTON PLATE: "A" CLASS

HANDICAP: Six Friosos.. For China ponics at prize, $400; 2nd

prize, 8150; 3rd prize, $100. Hos Mr. AG. Stephen's Benz, 181

Jbm.

(Mr. Doyle) Bir Paul's Valiant Dahlia, 153 lbs.

(Mr. Gibson) Mr. Dynasty's King Charlie, 183 the

(Mr. Matcham) a Also ran Rialto Star, 159 lbs. (Mr. Charles); Strathfarrar, 157 lbs. (Mr. Seth); White Rose, 153 lbs., (Mr. Lobel); River Grass, 150 lbs. (Capt. Neville); Oak Teaf, 131 lbs. (Mr. Harriman); Duku, 142 lbs. (Mr. Bawell),

Won hy two lengths; half a length be Tween second, and third?

Time: 1min. 33.2-560CH Pari-mutuel..

Vinner: $11.10

7.40

19,80

3,

Cash Sweeji, Ticket No.

582, $2,180.60 023:00 172: 311.50

16.70 Unplaced ponies ($20 pach): Nos. 1740,

110, 87, 38, 50%, 179,

147 lbs...

...(Mr. Sewell) 3

Gion); Dalen, is the. (Capt. Neville): Also ras-Durian. 183 lbs (Mr. The Work, 160 lbs. (Mr. Harzimah) Speargrase 130 lbs. (Mr Matcham) Mountain Hawk, 152 lb. (Mr. Charles); What To Do, 152 lbs. (Mr. Both); Wat thenu. 147 156. (3r. Scares)...

Won by two lengths: half a length be tween second and third.

Time: 2mins. 11secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $10-CO

1,

6.80

11.00

3.

115.00

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

379, 82,881.40 207, 760.40 417, 390.20

Unplaced ponics (390 each): No 462, 282, 14, 471, 414, 708, 304.

7. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP: ONE AND A QUARTER Mites. For China ponies. A cup presented by the local agency of the Netherlandsche Hande! Maatschappij (in commemo- ration of the foundation of the bank on March 20th, 1824) with $450 added by the Club; 2nd prize, 2200; 3rd prize, $100.

•lbs.....

Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen's Kupi, 159 (Mr. Doyle) Capt. B. Neville's Rivergrass, 158 Th

(Mr. Charles) Dr. F. H. Kew's Mopoke, 152 lbs

(Mr. Gibson) 3 Also ran:Magnificent Dahlin, 154 lbs. (Mr. Soares); Kennington, 153 lbs. "Mr. Matcham); Oak Leaf, 131 lbs. (Mr. Harriman); Starland, 151 lbs. (Mr. Seth); Grey Dragon, 150 lbs (bir. Davies) Limonite, 150 be. (fr: Sewell).

NËED FOX DEFINITE STEPS TO SUPPRESS PIRACY.

Naval Authorities, ao movement com-

OPPORTUNITY FOR MEDICAL INSPECTION.

Apart from piracy it has got to be remembered that the depot would play a very important part in the health of the Colony, inasmuch as it will provide an excellent opportunity for medical in- spection of the greater bulk of the pas sengers arriving from Canton. At pre- sent. for instance, there is a small-pox epidemic in Canton, and, so far as my knowledge goes, thousands of passengers are "arriving in this Colony every day without any medical inspection whatso- ever, and it would seem that Hongkong opens its doors to nfl and sundry, whe ther they be afflicted with disease or otherwise. This, in itself, calls for the gravest consideration, and it is generally thought that we must regard small-pox as being one of the epidemics inseparable from China, at least for many years to come. FACILITATING THE WORK OF THE REVENUE

DEPARTMENT,

Before doing so, however, I think per haps I may say that the accessity of taking some definite steps towards the suppression of piracy and general law Icasness is becoming every day more pressing. Since we first discussed this scheme, pirucies have been largely on the increase, and, although the Hong- have certain kong Government may

regard to better arrangements with searching of passengers and their bag- gage, have arranged patrols to accom pany the River" steamers and although representations have been made to the measurate with the importance of the issue has yet beca made, and, if yo approve of same, representations to the Government by the Chamber advocating this depot scheme will be in line with the strong resolutions recently proposed by the delegates of the Chamber of Com merce at Shanghai.

It is admitted by all that the present during all sorts of weather and at night system of police inspection at wharves cannot but he most unsatisfactory, and criminals state that it is not likely all who have any knowledge of Chinese

To cover coat of building and mainten banishees, bad characters, etc., will sub- mit themselves to an eye to eye inspec-ance the Government could charge a' tion by detectives in broad daylight or well lit rooms.

I am not overlooking the Prevention of Piracy Regulations, and, while these in a measure way assist in quelling an outbreak on board, I am inclined to look upon them with mixed feelings, inasmuch as that, while the regulations and the

In like manner the Excise and Revenue Department should welcome this scheme, as in searching ship's baggage and pas sengers they will have their labours largely centralised, and without doubt it should lead to economy in time and consequently number of staff, to say nothing of the inestimable advantages of improved control. I am not overlooking the question of the railway which in due course will bring many passengers to the

Chinese arriving at stations on the Kow- Colony, but it should be a comparatively simple matter to arrange examination of loon Peninsula.

COVERING THE COST.

small, fee for every passenger passed through the Depot, this would in due course be collected from the Shipping Companies concerned who would make a surcharge on the passage tickets to recoup themselves. .

THE QUESTION OR SITE Turning to the plan, you will note from shown as projected from the Praya, and

use of grilles and locks may have a deter Sketch No. 4 that the depot has been rent effect and assist in preventing the control of the ship falling into the hands

of pirates, there is another side to the in the vicinity of Des Vaux Road; in question, namely, the ordinary perils of explanation I would say that this in no the sen. By this "I mean, that, in the way indicates or suggcats the possible event of an outbreak of fire, or panic by site, it is merely shown to illustrate how collision, or stranding, the presence of it would abut on the Praya, if-it was erect same in grilles and the difficulty of gaining free eventually suggested to

On the question of site I access to boats; might be the means of such manner.

do not wish to speak, as this is a subject- bringing about a terrible calamity.

which calls for very careful considera... tion of facts which are outside my know- ledge. Admittedly the Praga would be the most suitable place and it should be erected somewhere adjacent to the new ferry piers which the Government have under consideration.

Even since these notes were written, a serious accident has occurred in the Can- ton River, amely, the stranding of the Benagann with over 500 passengers on board. I have not yet heard the official details of this casualty, but it is evident that the personnel of the veenel muet have done exceedingly good work in keep In my original sketches a two-storey ing order and in getting passengers to a building was shown with examination place of safety. It is said in the Press rooms on the ground floor and on the that the piracy prevention grilles were upper storey. Mr. Bir suggested that pulled down. I do not suppose this is possibly a two-storey building in front What I wish to im- of the present buildings on the Praya correct, howevez press upon you is that this accident hap- might raise certain objections in the way pened in a river where it was a compare of outlook from present property holders. tively simple matter to speedily beach the I do not know myself that this is any but I leave you to consider what great disadvantage, but I leave it to steamer, might have occurred had the vessel mot those more qualified to judge. A two- with a similar mishap in some part of storey building would, of course, econ- her route where there was no possibility omise in space, but on the other hand of taking steps for safety as was so would have the disadvantage of passen promptly done by Captain Thomas.gers having to move up and down stair- Those boats navigate mostly at night cases, which, in view of the fact that all 7.70

leaving and entering a crowded harbour, carry baggage with them, might lead to Laplaced ponies (820 each): Nos. 414, which greatly increases the ever present difficulties. 18, 31, 450, 11, 202.

dengera of navigation.;

(Continged on page 1).

Won by three lengths; a neck between second had third.

Time: 2mina. 40.4-8sers, Pari-mutuel. Winner: $7.70

1,."

26.10 --91.90

Cash Sweep. Ticket No.

194, 83,936.10 448, 924.00

034,

462.30

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