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THE EPSOM DERBY. WILL SHANGHAI OWNER WIN THE BLUE RIBAND?

[BY ARQUS]

On Epsom Downs, to-day, will be decided the 142nd contest for the Blue Riband of the English Turt

"HONAM" → STRIKE

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SETTLED.

CREW RETURN TO WORK. NORMAL CANTUN STEAMBOAT SERVICE RESUMED.

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The strike of the crew of the sa Honam, the boil used by the Hongkong,-| Canton and Maeno Steamboat Company The event this year is of especial signi- to maintain their day service between Seance to those of us in the Far East, Capton and Hongkong, has been settled. who take an interest ia racing, since The men have returned to work and it Manna, the winner of the Two Thousand is not expected that there will be any Guiness, and equal favourite with Cross further trouble Bow for the Derby is owned by Mr.. Henry

The departure of the Zung Shan, from Morriss, of Shanghai.

When the last Home mail was des-Hongkong, which arrived in port on patched from London the price against Monday night, was delayed yesterday Mannn was 20-1, Cross Bow being quoted

until it. WHA known definitely what at. The favourite was Picaroon at

Since the latter has been scratched, was taking plaer in Chaton, but she the prices against Cross Bow and Manna left last night. Efforts were made to have shortened considerably, and whes

exew of the himshon to sizike. get th Reuter cabled on Saturday only 5-1 was

This boat which was due to leave Cartom obtainable.

At noon, yesterday. Cross Bow was a fat 8 am yesterday was held up for firm favourite at 3-1 with Manna quoted at 1-2.

time. She left, however, at 1 o'clock).

The Turf and novice's luck have ever and arrived here between 7 and 8 last been associated, but if Mr. Morriss to-day evening. From to-day it is hoped that leads in the Derby winner he will have all sailings will be maintained, in accord- equalled the phenomenal conquest of the fickle goodess achieved by Mr. Ben Irish, whes Papyrus carried Donoghue to vie tory the year before last

ance with the normal schedule.

Although it is suggested in some quar-

It is significant that Steve Donoghueters that the strike on the Honam. had hits been engaged-to-steer-Man this a political significance, and was intended afternoon a fact that doubtless has tend to divers attention from the preparations ed to shorten the price against a horse, for the serious outbreak of hostilities whose forte is not stamina according to which is said to be inuminent in Canton, lending British turf critics. Should the com- bination of. Steve Donoghue and Manga the facts of the case would appear to prove successful, to-day, Mr. Morriss will corroborate the statement in yesterday's have arbieved a record that will probally Daily Press that the trouble was a purcly: stand for many years to come.

dothestic one..

UNLAXY LOL. ASTOR. -

According to report the Chief Officer Cross Bow is the property of Lord of the Honam gave a dinner party on Astor, whose horses have been second in the 1st inst, and, as its conclusion, had five of the last seven Derbies. As recent trouble with one of the Chinese "senmen ly as April 12th, Cross Bow wis describ-named Chang Wong. Upon the boat's ed as a fine horse, but so backward as arrival in Hongkong the man was dis to be almost hopeless as regards winning missed. He reported the matter to his the Derby. It is evident from his pre- Union and a delegation visited the sent position, in the betting, that he has Captain of the bout, but could not obtain pleased his supporters and if our sweep the redress they demanded, tickets are destined to draw a horse, we should prefer Cross Bow to nuything else in the race.

The narrow failure of Buchan in the Derby b. 1919 was the first reminder to Lord Astor that luck on the turf does not always go to the man who tries hardest to deserve it. The owner and, his astute trainer, Alee Taylor, had infinite faith in the horse, who was thought to be the best in the field, but he was beaten by the moderate Grand Parade. Craig-an-Eran, second to Humorist in 1921. Tamar, is 19 and St. Germans, last year, are nther instances of the bad luck if the Astor colours in the Derby.

been beaten.

STRIKE DECLARED. Accordingly a meeting was held when it was resolved that a strike should be declared on the 25th inst, and maintain- rd until the following demands had been satisfied

L-Dismissal of the Chief Officer. 2.-An apology from the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co

3.-Re-instatement of Chang Wong. 4-A promise that there should be no maltreatment of Chinese semen in future.

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TWICE STOLEN JEWELLERY.

COURT STORY OF FAITHLESS” LOVER.

At the Kowloon Magistracy before

There arrived, on the Emperss of Mr. EW, Hamiltou yesterday, a young port yesterday morning, Chinese girl pleaded guilty to having

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are three hundred Japanese and Chinese stolen jewellery, vahud at $500 from athletes forming part of the Far East 200. Main Street. Sai Wan So, on Sunday

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inst. Defendant was a distant relative of the complaiorarets.

It was stated that defimdang had bren

The whole matter was then brought to the notice of Mr. J. Arnold, the Secre Olympiad Teams who competed in the He Games at Manila. They were given n Despite these rebuffs, Lord. Astor is one tory of the Steamboat Company. of the most persistent of pen and if he promised, very readily, to investigate the fine reception by their respective com achieves his ambition through the aid of cause of the trouble and to reri au patriots, some of whom went on Bourd brought to the Colony from Canton, and to greet them on their arrival, while stole the jewellers of the instructions of Cross Bow, no sportsman will begrudge the European officer concerned, if such reprimand was found to be called for him the victory,

In carersation with a friend, who has Upon this assurance, the Union agreed others awaited their landing, The South a man whom she had met in Kowloon

that the strike should be ended, and, as hacked Dignity, the question arose as to how often the favourite in the Derby had stated, it is now hoped that there will China Athletic Association sent a special and with whom she thought of cinping avourite in the Deen the be no further distarbanes in the Com- Launch with delegates from their associa- The man, however failed to keep the

tion, to greet the Hongkong, Cantor tryst. cause of more sensational upsets, propany's regular anilings.

and Northern representatives.

Part of the jewellery was alleged ba ably than any in the world.

As mentioned in the Daily Brest yes have been stolen from this girl by a To mention but a few: in 1867, Hermit

terary, fuli programmes of entertain- married woman, who was also charged in starting at 66-1, beat Marksman (10-1) by

mienta and sporting fixtures have been connection with the affair. a neck with Vauban the favourite (6-4)

arranged for "the benefit of the visitors The first defendant, giving evidenor, 1 poor third, Two years later, Macgregor

during their sojourn in the Colony. said that she rented a bed at No. 2, (0-4 un) only managed to finish fourth he

The fires of the entertainments took Peking Road, and took a pair of bangles hind Kingeraft (0-1). In 1877, Silvio

The Seamen's Union, for example, as won at 100-1 with the favourite Rob Roy on as they had held a nesting issued Place yesterday afternoor on the Roof to a pawnshop, but the accountant, re- (3-1) third. In 1881, the American nomi- nation Iroquois (11-9) beat Peregrine (63) leaflet broadcast in which they pur-arden of the Hongkong Hotel, where fused to nept that

a Tea Party, arranged by Mr. Ebihara, by half a length. In 1884, St. Gution and ported to give full details of what took sub-manager of the Yokohama Specs who pawned thera for $80 and who 'Inter, Harvester, each at 100-8, finished in front place. The dinner on the Hann was Bank, and a committee of the Japanese stole the remainder of the jewellery... of Queen Adelaide (5-9). In 1839, 40.7 described in is way to which any of the Athletic 'Association, was beld.

It is possible that the European Com munity does not appreciate as it should.j how these "incidents "-unimportant! in themselves as they may sim-tre re presented to the Chinese community.

a

MISREPRESENTATION.

guests who were present might very

Nearly one hundred representatives of

She became acquainted with defendant -

The pawnbroker, however, in evidenc

GARRISON TENNIS LEAGUE,

Matches played at week resulted as

shot, Sir Hugn, beat La Fliche (1110) rensnaably take exception, unless, of Tn196, the late King Edward (then,

and in addition delegates from the Hong the hangles. Both defendanta were re Prince of Wales) won with Persimmon course, it could be established that the Japarcac Team were entertained, denied that the second woman awal

description was true one.

kong Cricket Club, the Chinese Y.M.C.A..manded until to-day.. (1), the favourite St. Frusquin (13-8 on) The leaflet then continues

the Garrison Recreation Club, the Happy being defeated by a neck. Two years The Guild sent its representative on later. Mr. Larnach, an Australian, led in hoard to ask the Captain of the Honza Valley Football Club and other organisa 1001 winner in Jeddah, the favourite why he made his labourers work after tions in return for the courtesies ex- being suplaced. Other 100-1 shots were midnight; why the Chief Oficer should tended to the Japanese Olympic Team Signorinetta, and Aboyeur, who was given strike men without reason and why there on their way to Manila, were also en- the race through the disqualification of was not 24 hours notice before dismissal, tertained. The host was Dr. S. Kishi, follows: R.4.0.C. best Small Units by | Craganour"

in accordance with regulations. (The (president of the Japanese Athletic Chief Officer, it is understood, denied Association), who was supported by Mr. 14 to 25; R.E. B

Ebihara and other local Japaneno gentle. The victories of Hernit and Jeddah, Is that any assault was committed).

The Captain was very unreasonable, men. some respects, were very similar. The former had been a firm favourite all the He only asked if the Chief Officer struck

In connection with the swimming gala winter and backed down to what were some ono, where were the marks?

"If injuries are necessary to prove that has been arranged to take place considered very short odds in those days. Soon after Christmas, history relates, assault we would ask the Lord European at the Victoria Recreation Club to rumours were circulated that was not to let us strike him three times and to morrow night at uine o'clock, when the well with the colt and he was very give him Ave kicks. If there were no Japanese and Chinese Olympic swim- strongly peppered by some of the marks of injury it would prove that we mers will compete with local swimmers, This is not a rough programme has been drafted, leviathan layers of those far off days had not been striking. ・・・

KERMIT AND JEDDAH..

SPORTING FIXTURES.

His owner, however, would not be disthe first time the Lord

Chinese word European has although it will not be complete until

suaded from his determination to keep bullied

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beat R.A.M.C. by 17 to 92; R.E. "A" beat "D" Co., Last Surrey Regt. by 62 to 3% Headquarters Wing, East Surreys Regt. Beat "A Co., East Burreys Regt. by 55 to 4

BOXING.

PANCHO VILLA ARRIVES IN THE COLONY.

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Pancho Villa, the world-famed Filipigo and dis, to-morrow morning.

boxer, arrived in the Colony yesterday Altogether there will be about twalve morning, on the Empress of Ruam. Be faith with those who had made the colt regarded contracts. We must fight for

events, and these comprise three races of is travelling to the United States where favourite during the winter and despite our protection and benefit."

Further on it is stated: The Eng-fifty yards (back stroke, breast stroke he is to fight Charlie (Phil.) Rosenberg.. the rumours that, the colt had been amiss

11A Their and free stroke); Diving Competition on July 4th, for a purso said to be $75,000 which apparently were well establish- liah, are looking down on ed-Hermit started; and won by a neck. attitude gets worse and worse every day, races of 100,200, and 400 yards and two gold.

The team racea, In addition there will be

Villa. will be seen in action with his The race was run in a snowstorm. While We seamen feel it more. the victory of Hermit won colossal Captain of the Steamer and Mr. Arnold, events for Indies and children.

As far as time permits, there will sparring partner at the Star Theatre forume for his owner, Mr. H. Chaplin, Manager of the Company, shielded the the owner of the second, Mr. Merry, is Chief Officer and not only did not re- also be included in the programme ex- to-day and tomorrow. He leaves by the reported to have dropped one, though, primand him for striking another, but hibition swimming by the Japanese and pren of Humain, ass Friday.

This will include considering the fact that Marksman start turned Chang Wong out of the steamer. Chinese wimmers.

BILLIARDS. ed at 10-1, it is difficult to realize how Are we going to take this bullying by fancy swimming and diving, and also an illustration of the old style of Japan this could be. In the case of those who the foreigner sitting down1" backed Vauban (favourite at 64) the The European may be inclined to treat ess swimming, before they acquired MR. H. W. STEVENSON: RETURNS. settlement must have been a sad one for these manifestos no beneath contempt, huty Western, methods.

E. Among the Japanese swimmers will

W. Stevenson, returned from the heavy "bettors.

their effect in inflaming Chinese opinion

figure: K. Takaichi, K. Orada, Manila, on the Entpress of Rusia, yese In 1898, Jeddah had been backed down may be considerable. ****

When a Daily Frex representative Miyahate, T. Buzero, Y. Tamaki, T. terday, and will meet Mr. J. B. Hailton to B-1 during the winter, but had gone wrong in the Spring and had few unp-made an enquiry yesterday evening after Saito, A. Ishida, T. Hohjo, O Uyada, in an exhibition watch at the Engineers* and Shipbuilders' Instituto at 5.30 paa. porters except the immediate friends of the arrival of the Kinskan at this Com H. Kodama, K. Įsobe, K. Noypari.

The tennis games begin

this this evening." Mr. Larnach. Even they, as the writer pany's wharf, he was informed that the has reason to know, were opinion that troublé had been entirely confined to the afternoon on the stand-court of the he

Auffering

owner's Ingum and that none of the other boats H.K.O.C., and will be continued to from:

morrow afternoon, weather permitting. optimism." Be that as it may they de- had been affected. The Hamam will ro

The further entertainment provided The matches arranged are as under. elded to have a modest investment each sume her normal service and it was ex- Jeddah's pected that she would leave Canton last

Commence each day at 4.15 p.io. sing. is the banquet arranged by the Bouth and did not regret it. way

, les first (best out of three sets), followed China Athletic Association, to be given starting price is returned as--100-1, but night.

nt the Yee Wa Restaurant, West Point, The opinion was expressed that the by doubles (best out of five seta)- in the majority of canes Mr. Larnach's

To-day-Toba. Captain C. H. this evering, in honour of the Chinese friends accepted 66-1 and were grateful strike was partly due to Bolshevik per

which full reference was made in our though the ready-money punters, of sussion and partly influenced by the D. O'Callaghan; Kobayashi and Yoshida and Japancac Athletic Delegations, to

v. B.. A. and H. D. Rumjahr. course, received the full odds on the political situation in Canton.

It is learned that the Chief Officer of

Tomorrow.-Dhta. s. Honda, Ke columes yesterday The longest shot, so far quoted by the enam has resigned from the service hayashi and Yoshida v. Cim O'Callag Reuter for today's race is, Sparus at of the Hongkong. Canton and Macaoi hao and Ng Kze Kwong

Steamboat Company.

Wontinued at foot of west Columa.)

W&S

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50-1.

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The Northern Chinese and the Japan

Teams depart for Shanghai by tha Empress of Russia, or Friday.