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SHANGHAI RACES.

BONNIE LAD WINS THE SHANGHAI DERBY.

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS,

We are indebted to the Hong Kong Club for the result of yester

THE REDS IN

KIANGSI.

GOVERNMENT TROOPS

INACTIVE.

MORE ABOUT FATHER TIERNEY.

day's racing of the Shanghai Race [FROM OUR OWN CORNFAPONDENT.] Club's Spring Meeting

1.The Pari-Mutuel Cup: One Mile. Mr. Day's Beautifullard

(Mr. Dallis) Mr. Mikrofon's Jolly Victory

(Mr. McCann) Mr. J. A. Hayes' Three Cheers

(Mr. Jenssen),

- Time2 mins. 09 secs.

2-The Chu Ka Za Cup: Six

Furlongs.

Mr. Eve's Banquet Eve

KIKIANO, April 25, 1931. Your readers" ny have been surprised to hear so much of Rev. 1 Cornelius Tierney during his cap- tivity, and to hear so little after 2

his death. It is a fact that the News Agencies' gave frequent coni- manications about Fr. Tierney, and in the Parliament Mr. Hen- derson was questioned several times concerning the safety, the deliver

3

(Mr. Clark) 1 Mr. Tocg's Nith

Mr. Pote Hunt) 2 Mr. Day's Cloverland

(Mr. Dallas) 3 Tine: 1 min 29.9 sees.

3.--The Grand Stand Stakes:

Miles.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1931.

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TRIBUTE TO MR. J. OWEN

HUGHES..

At a meeting of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Comnipree yesterday, the Hon. Mr. C. G. S Mackie was elected to represent the Chamber on the Legislative Council for a period of four years ns from May 17, 1931. ·

Mr. W. H. Bell, of the Asintie Petroleum Co., Ltd., who was in the chair, addressing the meeting, said that Mr. J. Owen Hughes left for Home on the 9th ult., and prior to that he had sent in his resignation from the General Cam- and the death of Rev.

mittee of the Chainber. Mr. Owen Tierney. But when it was ascer- Hughes als naked that another tained that he was dend, all ques-member of the Chamber be elected tone and representations censed up-

to take his place on the Legislative mediately. It seems to be a very Council (us representative of the simple thing to die. You just die, | Chamber). and it in a Nobody cares about

ance

you any more.

But for the prople who want to know and to be wise, it is interest- 2ing to go over the case of Fr. Tierney again. The Rev. C. Tier-

Messrs. Law and Hickling's

Glen Bannoch...(Mr. Needa) 1 Mrs. Lad's Crafty End

(Mr. Encarnacao) Me. L. Dunbar's Wigtown Hay

(Mr. McCann) Time: rains. 42 sces,

4. The Poking Cup: One Mile.

Mr. S. A. Judah's Ptolemy

5

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(Mr. Encarnacao) Messrs Law and Hickling's

Glen Prosen......(Mr. Needa) 2 31. Allan's Courage

(Mr. McCann) a Time: mins. 00.3 secs.

5. The Shanghai Derby: 11 Miles.

Mr. Lad's Bonnie Lad

(Mr. McCann),1 Mr. Morn's Hazy Morn

(Mr. Clark) Mr. Day's Peaceful Land,

(Mr. Dallas) 3 Time: 3 mins. 10.3 secs. 6.The America Challenge Cup and

Dathay Stakes: 13 Miles. Mr. Day's Saarland

(Mr. Dalins) 1 Mr. Eve's Starlit Eve

(Mr. Clark) 2 Mr. Liddell's Wheatercoft

(Mr. Brand) 3 Time: 2 mins, 30.4 secs, 7.The Shanghai Race Club Handi- cap "A" Class: Nine Furlongs,

Mr. Sirrah's Rusty III.

(Mr. R. N. Harris) 1 Mr. Onetroop's Fall In

(Mr. Brand) 9 Mesurs P. V. Botelho and

Dintz'a Pinto......(Mr. Necda) 3 Time: 2 mins. 27.3 secs. 8.-The Shanghai Race Club Handi cap "B" Class: Nine Furlonga.

Mr. Elliott Bazzard's Beta

2

(Mr. Deitz) 1 Mr. R.L. and W.'s Cyklon

(Mr. Parkin) Mr. Aitch Aitch's Tanwmee

(Mr, Dallas) 3 Time: 2 mine, 27.1 secs. 8a.-The Shanghai Race Club Handi. cap "C" Class: Nine Furlongs,

1

Mr. Durgor's Kaira

(Mr. Encarnacao) 1 Mr. and Mrs. A. V. White's White Magic......(Mr. Clark)

Mr. Indian's Zuni

(Mr. Pote Hunt) Time: 2 mins, 27 sece.

9.—The Biccawel Handicap:.

14 Miles,

Mr. Lad's Field Plane

3

(Mr. Encarnaeso) ''1 Mr. and Mrs. A. V. White's

County (Mr, Clark) 2

Mr. Sirrah's Jupiter

(Mr. R. N. Harris) 3 Time: 2 mins. 40 secs, 10.-The Scurry Stakes: Seven Furlongs, Mr. Eve's Recess Ero

Mr. Lob's Mango.

(Mr. Rotha) I (Mr. McCann)

1.

3.

Mr. We Two's Coke

(Mr. Maitland)

Time: 1 mins. 60 secs.

11-The Tientsin Plata: Six

Furlong.

.Mr. C. G. Jack's Silvern

(Mr. Parkin) Mr. Comrade's Comradeship

(Mr. Bolton) Mr. I. H. McNair's Vècherock

(Mr. Rothe) Time: 1 min: 31.2 secs.

12. The Wuchang Oup: Eleven Furlongs. Mr. 8: N. Shendrikoff's Cloths

(Mr. E. McBain) 1 Mr. Lad's Jack O'Diamonds

(Mr. Encarnacao) 3

Mr. Sirrah's Copper

(Mr. J. D. Harris). 3 Time: 2-mina.-67.4 socs.:

REPORT.

Though towards the close of last week there was a certain dis-

quietude due to the sudden change |

i

the politien altuation, the market closed very firm this after- noon with a gend demand for sharea, both cash and forward.

Hanks and Unions improved with buyers offering $2,035 and $337. Underwriters were wanted at $4.00 without any sellera in evidence.

Among Industrials Cements and Ropes were put forwnial at 218.70

and 820 for June, whilst Docks,

which have been neglected for some time, are now wanted ni 831.

Utilities were fairly stendy': Electrics at 8, Lights at 8281, Ferrios 804, Trams 8101.

for publication, unless so desired, but de evidence of good faith.—ED.]

A SOLDIER'S GRIEVANCE.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " UONA ROSO

DAILY PRESS."1"

Sinj-I still wonder why the Hong Kong public sbung Service | Men ↑ · It is very, humiliating for a "soldier or sailor, in a perfectly sober condition, to be turned out of a local restaurant because of the select clientele." Are we not good enough to take ten in the same

room as they? Of all the insults this

suffered by Servicemen in Colony, I think this is the worst. A soldier or sailor in uniform is at once recognised as such, be his character bad or good. But, who are the oivilinas, who shan the 803 July Amusements are wanted soldier and sailor? We do not They recepteil Mr.

The chief feature of to-day's trad. Owen Hughes' resignation with

Lands were done at 291 rash and

at $20:

now! I would like to draw at tention to the poem that was pub

much rugret but it was necessaring was Hotels which, were bought lished some time ngo in your paper,

to elect another member.

There had been only. one norainn- tion and it was with much pleasure that he proposed Mr. Gordon

in at $13.40 and $15.80 June with buyers predominating.

May 4, 5 qum..

To quote signed "Sans Peur." two lines of this poem, "You may be a thief or parsons, Hoy on earth are we to know." When a “Ser- viceman" walks on to a “ferry,”

my was captured by the Com Mackie be elected to represent the CLUB DE RECREIO REVUE. or gets into a "bus" he does not

minists who abandonned Kian on December 15 last, and made a round tour ri Kishui-Yungfeng- Thwang Nanfeng. On their way there, they captured him. It sperma that, thanks. Lo some Foreign Authorities and lots of recourses, Rev. Tierney was released by the Reds, and he was going back home when he was captured by another band. Now efforts were ninde to get him rolenséd but they soon- enine to a standstill. The Nanchang Goy ernment refused to permit the pay ment of a ransom by the Nanfeng Magistrate after he had arranged (uceording to orders received from Nanchang) with the bandits to pay eleven thinsaand, dollars. This is

Chinn!

1. The Nanchang Government or- ders the Nanfeng Magistrate to pay Rev. Tierney's rausoin, 2. The Nanfeng magistrate ar- ranges ko pay the bandits

$11,000,

3. The 'Nanchang Government then senda a télegram saying “pay no ransom, use soldiers." Now at that time, there were 10,000 soldiers at Nanfeng, and the bandits who held Rev. Tierney were mamberink only a few hundreds and were only 100 l away. Yet no nove was made against bandits by soldier. A wonderful way to stiņi. press bandits!

་

Father Von Arx.

In the meantime we got some newa A fron the Rev. H. Von Arx. Chinese lady who WBA captured about the time of Rev. Von Arx escaped quite recently and told us that Fr. Van Arx is thin but good health near Iyong. The Rods are still asking $100,000 for his ran- Bc. There are lots of soldiers in the district, but they do absolutely nothing against the Reds..

Troops Leave Reds Alone, The game can be said of the Ifeng district, 2,000 Reds, who say that they belong to Holubg, have been in the region for about one year. The place is only 3 days walk from Nanchang and nobody seems to care one jot about them. The soldiers Are all over the country in the big cities, but they do not go and fight

the Communists.

The Official Press told us every day during weeks that the big Red Companies (Chu Teh Peng Teh Iloai) were encircled in the South of Kiangsi. Now the news begin to leak that the same Reds are passing the Fukien border. It will be some news to hear that they are safely back in their old nest in Fukien!

Chamber. Mr. Mackie was bend of the two big loen! firms, Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co., and nlso Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd. The latter firm, were the agents for that very well-run public utility company, the Hong Kong Electric C., Ltd., and the former represented shipping, so that Mr. Mackie was indeed a very good representative of the general trade of the Colony,

Already on the Counci. "

YOUNG ARTISTES CLEVER PERFORMANCE.

.

The Club de Recreio was again to the fore last Saturday evening when another of the periodical revues, enacted by the younger mem bers of the Portuguese community. was presented at the Club House.

Notwithstanding the very bad weather, a large number of people were present, one and all thorough. Mr. Mackie was already on they enjoying the fare provided for Legislative Council, representing the Justices of the Peace during the absence from the Colony of Sir Henry Pollock but Mr. Mackie would resign from that position if he was elected to represent the Chamber.

them and voting the entertainment

huge success.

The entire programme was taken by the " Playbox Revue" and consisted of vocal solos, duets, dane ing and instrumental items. The organisers of the concert, and those responsible for the conching of the juvenile artistes, deserve praise for a very able production.

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know his travelling companion from Adam. Why should there be dis crimination against a man who wears the King's uniform1

Can it said that the Hong Kong, public is fickle minded? It looks very mach so. Soldering is an honourable profession, We dn not ask to be received everywhere with banda playing and flags flying, but at least we would like civility. There was a time when the civilians could not do enough for the British Tommy." Civility, and good manners cost nothing. They are free. Therefore, be free with them,

goes a long way in mak ing the Colony a brighter and far appier place for all concerned. When a soldier leaves barracks to visit the town, and spends a few hours there, he naturally would like something to eat before returning to his unit. But when he enters a restaurnat and is suddenly told that he cannot be served as he is in uniform, he is naturally humiliated as well as annoyed. A lot of troubla enn be saved if the manage- Inent of these so-called "well" restaurants, would put up a notice to the effect that "Servicemen "are not admitted.

The sooner the public get to their welfare, the better for every- realize that a soldier is here for body. Until then, the soldier or sailor will look on civilians as

The motion was acconded by Mr. TH. R. Shaw, who said that, hav. ing served on the committee with Mr. Mackic, he knew how much time Mr. Mackie had put in for the burden. Nevertheless, it could only Chamber and he was certain Mr. be with the very greatest regret Mackie would always protect the that the Committee accepted Mr. Owen Hughes' resignation. He interests of the Chamber on the would like to express, on the Com. people who do not know the mean. Give the Legislative Council.

mittee's behalf, their very gratefuling of, "Be British."

soldier a square deal, and you will When put to the vote, the motion appreciation of the services Mr. and he is as good as any man, be Owen Hughes had rendered to the that man what he mayYours, was carried unanimously.

Chamber. His services comprised ten years as a member of the Comte, mittee, Chairman of the Chamber the ordinary members of thin Chamittee for several years; and, for in 1924, Chairman Metals Sub-Com-

ber, a very hearty vote of thanks | the Inst four years, specially valu- to Mr. J. Owen Hughes for the able work as the representative of the Chamber on the Legislative amount of work he had put in for

Council of Hong Kong, the Chamber, both as its repré-

The Committee decided to enter sentative on the Council and also this expression of regret on the as a member of the General Commninutes of the Chamber and the mittee. Mr. A. L. Shields seconded secretary was instructed to forward

copy to Mr. Owen Hughes. this proposal and it was carried with neclamation,

Mr. P. S. Cassidy said that he would like to propose, on behalf of

}

Mr. Bell then addressed the meeting and said the Committee

Those Presant.

Those present at the meeting

were

Hong Kong, May 4, 1931.

" ARGYLLS TENOR SAX,' [Certain passages of this letter hava been excised. They would not help to promote friendly feeling between

civilians and Service men." The fact romains that far too large a number of soldiers (not Navy men) appear on the Ferry overy evening, very much the wares for drink. As long as this goes on there will be a pre- The judice against Servico men. remedy is in their own hands, and it is a great pity that a few who pannot hold their liquor should Mr. W. H. Bell (Chairman of the bring discredit on their colleagues. had nirendy. written Mr. Owen Chamber) supported by the follow. As to being refused admittance to Hughes, expressing their deep aping members of the General Com restaurants, there are excellent preciation for all he had done. The mittee:-Mr. T. H. R. Shaw (Vice- places, where Service men are Chairman then went on to read the Markie, the Hon. Mr. J. J. Pater at any meal-time--Ep., H.K.D.P.]. Chairman), the Hon. Mr. C. Gordon cordially welcomed, and can be seen following extract from the minutes son, Messrs. Paul Lauder, B. of a meeting of the General Com-Lander Lewis, M. St. J. Walsh, J. P. Warren and the Hon. Mr. W. mittee held on April 22:-

E. L. Shenton (co-opted member), with the secretary (Mr. M. F. Key). The following individual members Austin, Mr. J. E. Joseph, the Hon. and firms were present: Mr. F. VISIT OF INDIAN PRINCE. going forward at the annual meet Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., the ing for election to the General Com- Asiatic Petroleum Co. (8.C.), Ltd. (Mr. W. H.. Bell); the British

Vatican City, April 24-After THE MAHARAJAH OF JIND

mittae, in deference to the wishes American Tobacco Co., Ltd. (Mr. dedicating personally the new Pro- DUE TO-DAY.

of the Chairman, hut he now wisties M. St. J. Walsh); Mesars. Butter-paganda Vide College on the Jani- to resign from the Committee and field & Swire (Mr. T. H. R. Shaw); culum Hill, opposite the Vatican His Highness the Maharajah of

Ltd. (Mr. D. Miller); Messrs. XI, returned to the Vatican Jind, one of India's best-known also, as from the 25th April, from the Canadian Pacific Steamships, Grounds, His Holiness, Pope Pius is due to arrive on the the representation of the Chamber Deasons (the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. 13.55 clock this afternoon. Colony on the 8.8. Cracovia to-day. on the Legislative Council of Hong Shenton); Messrs. Dodwell & Co., The Holy Father spent one hour

His Highness will stay here for. Kong. He had served on the Com-Ltd. (Mr. J. P. Warren); Messrs. three days during which time ha

"

Mr. Owen Hughes' Work. The Hon. Mr. J. Owen Haghes' said he had consented to his name

will be staying at the Peninsula mittes for ten years and he thought Hotel where the floor of a whole it was time to make way for wing has been reserved for him and

younger members. bis suito.

1

The Maharajah belongs to the The Chairman (Mr. W. H, Bell) Famous Phulkian family of Sindhu said members of the Committee 2 Jats, and is descended from Phu would wish him to express their

The State over which he rules is 31,288 aquare miles in extent and has very great regret that Mr. Owen

a population of 309,180

Hughes was leaving them after His Highness, who is entitled to

ten years service. He quite ap salute of 15 guns, contributes nn infantry battalion to the Imperial preciated Mr. Owen Hughes' feel Defence Contingent which tooking that after his very long period part in frontier axpeditions in 1997. of service, which had coincided and which arved in East Africa in 1914-18 and on the Afghan fron with a decade of great stress and tier in 1910,

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difficulty in the Colony, it was time The Maharajah offered all the resources of his State to the Crown for younger men to take up the

(Continued on nezt Column.) during the Great War.

PONTIFF DEDICATES

COLLEGE.

POPE LEAVES VATICAN GROUNDS.

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and 50 minutes at the Propaganda Fung Tang (Mr. Fung Kong Un); Vide College He prayed in the Messra. J. D. Hutchison & Co. (Mr. clapul there and visited the various P. 8. Cassidy); Mesars, Jardine, rooms of the Institution before the Matheson & Co., Ltd. (the Hon. dedication ceremonies. Mr. J. J. Paterson); the Kailan The presence of the Pope at the Mining Administration (Mr. A. C. dedication services marked only the I. Bowker): Messrs. Keller, Kern second time that he bas left the & Co. (Mr. B. A. Keller); Messrs. Vnticno sinen the Lateran Treaties Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co. (the were signed. The Pontiff onverged Hon. Mr. C. Gordon Mackis); from the Vatican and travelled by Messra. Pentreath & Co. (Mr. G. motor car to the Janiculum Hill A, Pentreath); Mesara Reiss, where he was received with fitfing Massey & Co., Ltd. (Mr. B. Lander pomp and medieval splendour, Lewis): Messra. Shewan, Tomes & The Lateran Treaties, coding the Co (Mr A. L. Shields; the Shiu long schiam between the Church On Steamship Co., Ltd. (Mr. 1. N. and, State, were signed in 1929 Ohau): Messrs. Silva-Netto & Co. after negotiations which had lasted (Mr. A. f. B. Silva-Netto); Masars, over a period of three years. The Stewart Brox. (Mr. HB. L. DowTreaties restored nominal temporal biggin); and the Union Insurance power to the Pope and be ceased. Society of Canton, Ltd. (Mr. Paul t be a voluntary prisoner In the Lauder).

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