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NO PUBLIC RACE MEETINGS AT KWANTI

Echo Of Trade Depression

OWNERS OF

"E" CLASS PONIES EFFECTED

Racegoers will regret to learn that this winter the Fauling Hunt and Race Club will not be conducting any public race meetings. The decision was arrived at after considerable deliberation on the part of the Committee." Taking all circumstances into account they have decided to hold nothing more than gymkhangs, confining_the sport to hurdles and steeplechases, and eliminating from their programmes all flat races, except perhaps for ponies of the Machine Gun Troop.

While the public will be welcome at these gyink- hanas, no attempt will be made to cater for them on the same scale as hitherto.

REASONS FOR THE DECISION

It may be interesting to trace the reasons which have led to this step, As is well known, the sport at Kwanti had troen conducted in the pist, more with a view to provide an afternoon's entertainment than to present a credit balance sheet at the Club's annual meeting. With the considerable falling off in figures (both cash sweeps and pari- matuel) at Happy Valley during the present seasna, which is trace able directly to the trade depres- sion in Pong Kong, the fear is en tertained that by alan catering for the public during the coming winter, the Club may find them- selves anddled with a huge bili at the end of the season's racing in Kwanti

The dwindling of pari-mutuel and cash sweep figures is, even more noticeable at Macao than at Happy Valley, and since the racing at. Fra- ling is, on a small scale, any re duction in the support given at the betting counters will inevitably mean a loss.

The decision to hold no more fat races will come as a blow to cwners of "E" class ponies. Those who are in the racing game locally are aware that although no official in nouncement to that effect has been made, the Hongkong Jockey Club propose in the near future

to eliminate "E" class China ponies from local racing. It was thought at one time by owners of this type of ponies that perhaps the Macao

MARINE COURT CASES-

Batch of Petty Offenders Fined

A batch of small cases were dealt with by Commander Newill at thé Marine Court yesterday." Chan Tal Yu, the mistress of a junk, was fined $10 for fäiling to produce her licence when called upon, and

another $10 for an- choring in the Southern Fairway.

Kau was Ained 83 for using an unshaded bright light while fishing at Stonecutter's.

Chan

Leung Yun had to pay $10 for clearing the Harbour during pro-: hibited hours.

Fines of 810 each were imposed on Ho Yung, Lêung Ng and Cheung Muk for lying inshore, between the Ping On and Tai Hing Wharfs. For depositing a lorry load of earth into the Harbour off North Point Reclamation without a per- mit Lau Hing was fined 810.

H.K.S.R.A.

Promotions and Retirements

The London Gazette" notifies the following promotions in the Hong Kong and Singapore Brigade: Jemadar to be Subedar-Muhd

Khan and Sbahra., Khan.

Havildar Majors to be Jemadara. -Allah Ditta Khan, Tora Khan and Sultan. Bux..

The following retirements are also noted:-

Subedar Major Abdul Ghani, Subedar Sardar Muhd., Jemadar Ashraf Khan and Subedar Waris Khan,

THE CHEER-O CLUB

Latest List of Donations.

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Jockey Club and the Fanling Hunt and Race Clubs would cater them, but the decision to bold no more flat rnces at Kwanti dashes this hope to the ground, for the infrequent meetings hardly encourage owners of "E" class ponies to go to the expense of training and stabling them.

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Owners of this class of pontes gave only scant support to the Kwanti fat races in the past and it was this, as well as the expense involved by adding flat races to the programme, with the consequent. necessity to provide stake money, etc., that it was decided to aban don these events.

A discussion was held between the Fanling Eyat and Race Club and a leading local sporting institu tion with a view to getting the lat ter to "canvas" the market, but even this fell through.

Hunt ponies and steeplechasers will be the only animals to be raced. at Fanling this season and the club will thus be going back to the type of racing which they provided in the early days of their existence On the whole no one can complain about this decision.

Years ago, there used to be a bookie on the course, and now that the racing is to be an informal and unofficial affair, perhaps we might once again hear the familiar Two to one bar, one" at some

of this season's meeting, the first of which has been provisionally fixed- for December 31.

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DESERTED U.S.„NAVY -

American Sailor To be Expelled

Giving himself up to the Police at Shatin, Percival Bowman Wright (34), an unemployed American, stated that he had deserted from. the US. Navy in 1929,

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1933.

A NOTED US.

DIPLOMAT

Dr. J. G. Schurman in Hong Kong

Thirty four years in the diploma- tie service of the United States, is the record of Dr. J. G. Schurman, who arrived in Hongkong yesterday aboard the 8.5. President Hoover.

Dr. Schurman is enroute to In- dia, where he intends to spend the winter, prior to returning to New York.

HUGE SEIZURE UNEMPLOYMENT

IN SHANGHAI TIES

OF OPIUM

On Empress

Canada

of

Co-operation Between The Firms And Chambers

We have been informed that the Empress of Canids was to be the means of smuggling 1,800 thels of prepared opium to Manila

On Saturday about six o'clock in the evening, information Was given to the Revenue Department that a huge quantity of opium He began his foreign service when and morphine had been hidden he was sent to the Philippines in on the Empress of Canada. A 1809 and was president of the first squad of Revenue searchers under United States Commission sent to Revenue Officer Brown immedia- the Islands, From. 1919 to 1913 hetely proceeded to the Empress, was ambassador to Greece and held Considering the size of this huge like position in Germany from vessel and the innumerable places 1995 to 1930.

where one could conceal smuggled goods, the Revenue Department and Mr. Brown in particular are to be congratulated on the ex- cellent results obtained.

The opium was discovered in three suit cases left in the Bag gage room. On opening these also discovered. cases, a quantity of morphine was

Dr. Schurman was president of Cornell University, OND of America's largest colleges, from 1869 to 1920, and holds degrees from nearly every major university in the United States.

On his present trip he is accom- panied by his grandson, also Jacob Gould Schurman, who is to spend the winter with him in India prior to commencing his studies at Stan- ford University.

Two other interesting visitors, who arrived here aboard the Dollar

Line steamer are Lieut.-Col. W. Drysdale and Major Gen. M. M.

The former is military Patrick, attache at Peking and is planning on travelling from Chaton "to his Post of duty via the new air sor was former head of the U.S. air vice, while Major Gen. Patrick

service and is on his way to visit his son,

H.K. POLICE RESERVE

Mr. Lloyd, on being interviewed, valued the seizure at approxi- mately $10,000. This is the largest haul of opium and morphine seiz- ed since the time when 2400 taela of prepared opium was discovered on the s.s. Terikuni Maru on Its way from Bingapore.

Shanghai, Oct. 28. Co-operation between the vari- pus Chambers of Commerce in Shanghai and the large firms is the logical solution of the unem- ployment situation, assuming graver proportions each week, ac- cording to Major W. Darby of the Unemployment Registration Centre in the Embankment Building, N.

Soochow Road.

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With the number of unemployed Europeans (excluding Russians. who register with their lief, societies) standing at more than 300, Shanghai is facing one of the most serious problems "in its bistory, Major Darby said in an interview with the "North-China Daily News",

The absolute necessity of regis- since the Unemployment Centre is tration was stressed by the Major,

in direct contact with employers of all kinds of labour. For example, the head of a frm may ring up and ask for an accountant. If such a man is not registered; his request cannot be alled, though a job is waiting.

Registration at the Centre is free, as is the entire service in connection with finding employ- ment. For, due to the fact that.) the offices, heat, water and light have been donated by" Sassoons, overhead has been kept at a

minimum, MANSLAUGHTER postage with only telephone,

OF A THIEF

Two Men Charged Salvation Army.

The case in which two men were

(Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. charged with the manslaughter of

Wolfe, C.M.G., I.G.P.)

Winter Uniform.

All members of the Hong Kong Folice Reserve who are not in possession of winter uniform or whose uniform requires alteration are requested to communicate with their respective Equipment Officers

as soon as possible.

Constables R5 Wong Yin Shan, R100 Ip Wing Sum, and R62 Lau Chung Hon.

All recruits will attend at the Chinese Company Headquarters on Tuesday, October 31, at 5.30 p.m. for instruction.-

(special delivery letters are essential when a job is to be filled immediately), office boy and chit coolie wages to be met. Major and Mrs Darby, both of whom are on duty full time, are paid by the

MORE ROOM MIGHT BE MADE

"I am not suggesting that firms Shanghai should discharge members of their staffs in order to make room for those without employment," Major Darby point-

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an alleged thief in Hunghom on September 20 was continued before Mr. H. R. Butters at the Kowlooned out, "for such an idea is patent- Magistracy yesterday.

ly absurd. However, I am con- Mr. J. A. Fraser, assistant Attor-

vinced that room might be made ney General appeared for the pro-commended by this Centre.

for more trained men who are re- secution, while the accused were represented by Mr. Peter H. Sin

The accused were alleged to have assaulted the deceased while he was stealing taro ropts in a nearby garden. Four men were concerned in the attack, and they assaulted the deceased so severely that he died fifteen minutes later.

"Also, I feel that we have a def- inite duty to our own nationals and when positions are open Eri- tish and ́ ́American employers should give their own people the first opportunity to find work. In many cases such men have been discharged and their places filled by Russians, who are able to live on less. But the British and American workmen have not been

Chinese Company. Training Course-Part II The following members have passed Part II. of Training Course (Know- ledge of Police Duty and Regula-evidence at the previous hearing. given the opportunity to take

The two eye-witnesses who gave tions) on Tuesday, October-24;

examination by Mr. Sin yesterday, were subject to "sever cross-such jobs. In many cases, they would work for very small wages. after which the case was adjourned I bave plenty of men on my books till to-day.

who would be glad to take a job for 8150 a month."

Amall wages are prevalent in Shanghai to-day, not only for Rus-

other nationalities who formerly commanded higher salaries.

For Notice to mariners states that example one firm offered two boys, on or about 1st November, the graduates of a local school, the colour of the, light exhibited by

sum of $25 per month. Their the Front (Low) River Mouth duties involved the usual eight Leading Mark, situated on the hours a day, with two night ses- southern bank of the Halho, will stons per week, Obviously, the be changed from red fo white.

"salary" would not cover tram The other characteristics of the fare and lunches, not to mention

shoe leather.

Major Darby, after long const- Chart affected: Chinese Ad- deration of the situation, is con- miralty Chart No. 1025.

vinced that the Chambers of Com- merce and the firms must co- operate if a humane solution" of the problem is to be reached be- fore winter makes the situation even more desperate than it is at present,

Revolver Practice. All members ENTRANCE TO THE HAIHOstan and Chinese labour but for

with 2 years or more service Are ordered to attend Bowen Road Revolver Range on Wednesday, November 8, to fire the Marksmen's Course under Sub-Inspector A. L. Hopkins. Members will fall in at the Range at 5.30 p.m. sharp.

Indian Company. Training Course-Part -The He was charged before Mr. Balfour yesterday with entering following members have passed the Colony on or before October Part II. of Training Course (Know-light will remain unchanged.

27 without a valid passport, pleaded guilty and an expulsion

order was made.

ledge of Police Duty and Regula- He

tloris) on Tuesday, October 24:--

Constables R291 Tara Khan, E282 Latif Khan and R298. "Ayoob Khan.

All recruits of the Indian Com-

POLICEMAN'S MILE RUN pany residing in Kowloon will at-

Thief Ultimately Caught On Tramcar

tend 3, Chi Woo Street, Kowloon, on Wednesday, November 1, at 5.30 p.m. for instruction.

THE LATE MR. KOO YING FAN

All recruits of the Indian Com- Impressive Memorial Service pany residing at Hong Kong wili attend Chinese Company Head- quarters, 17, Queen's Road, Central on Thursday, November 2, at 6.30 p.m. for Instruction.

A Chinese constable in plain clothes chased a man who had stolen a silk dress from 6. Gage Street, for over a mile. The thief

Revolver Practice.--A revolver, ran along Wellington Street. Practice for the Indian Company Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road will take place on Wednesday, Central, and finally boarded a November 1, at 5.30 p.m. under tram-car but he could not shake Sub-Inspector A. L. Hopkins at the off the pursuer who finally arrested Kennedy Road Range. Only those him.

detailed will attend.

Brought before Mr. Balfour yes- terday, the defendant was fined $100 or in default two months'

hard labour.

POPPY DAY FUND

Latest List of Contributions.

Previously Acknowledged 82,315.00 Bir Henry Pollock

Sir Robert Ho Tung

F. G. Bale, Esq. .....

E. J. R. Mitchell, Esq.

Emergency Enti Reserve. Inspection for the Emergency Unit Revolver Inspection A revolver Reserve will take place on Friday, November 3, Members will fall in at No. 2 Police Station at 5.20 pm, sharp under LS. R435 B. P. C. Fletcher. Dress: Optional

(Sdg:) D. L. KING,

(DS.P. (R.). Hong Kong, October 30, 1933.

Thursday's Fixtures

100.00

100,00

100.00

STEEL, COULSON'S BILLIARDS LEAGUE

50,00

MH, Turner, Esq.

25.00

Club Lusitano

25.00

The China Light and

G. A. Pentreath, Esq....... Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Wilson W. L. Alexander, Esq.

25.00

15.00 5.00

Power Co. (1918) Ltd. T. E-Pearce

300.00

100,00

100.00

Mrs. E. Pearce Hongkong Cricket Club 50.00 Previously acknowledged $26,939.93.

877.480.83 (Further spbscription should be sent to the Hon. Becretary, Brearley, Esq., Chartered Bank),

Total:

82,760.00

Further contributions will be gratefully received by Mr. F G Maunder, Secretary to Earl Haiga Fund York Building, Hong Kong.

Cheques' should be made payable to Thomson and Co. and crossed

"Poppy Day Fund."

The following are the fixtures for Thursday next, November 2- RA. Bergts." Mess y. Garrison

p. Bergts.' Mess

RE. Bergt. Mess v. Palace Olub. C and F.0.8 Recreation Club v. Police Recreation Club, ⠀⠀ It is hoped to have the Axture cards and score cards printed and distributed before the end of next week

.Obrions Difficulties. Various suggestions for rellet made in the press, including a farm for the unemployed and a grocery store, offer obvious difficulties, he Canton, October 28.

said. In the first instance, land A memorial service in honour must be found at some distance of the late Mr. Koo Ying Fan, from the Bettlement and it would former member of the Kuomintang be necessary for men ́and their Central Supervisory Committee, families to make their homes there. was held at 9 o'clock this morning | Also, a competition with "Chinese at the Chungshan Memorial Hall gardeners trained to the soil, these and attended by a large gathering amateurs would be at a distinct of representatives from Govern- disadvantage. ment ofices, Party organs and public bodies.

Again, the plan for a grocery store would, provide employment need of work, he added. for only relatively few of those in

At

meeting during which three bows Mr. Lin Yun Kaf presided at the were made to the photograph of Centro is in need of funds. Last present the Registration Mr. Koo. He died two years ago December, when the suggestion to-day following tooth trouble. that the distribution of food to Eulogizing the great work of Mr. needy families at the time of the Koo Ying Fan, Mr. Lin Yun Kal holidays be taken over by Major recalled that he was a close follow Darby and his assistants, contribu er of Dr. Sun Yat Sen and early tons poured in and, after the joined him in revolutionary, worki

Mr. Koo took a leading part, he Christmas donations, a suficient said, in overthrowing dictatorship, amount remained to carry over and throughout his life his cul autumn. But this amount le tivities were devoted to carrying practically exhausted and, tinless out the principles of the Kuorin further donations are forthcoming," tang.

the work for the unemployed will be at an end,

The departed leader is best known for his impeachment of General Chiang Kai Shek, then commander-in-chief of land, sea air forces and concurrently prest- dent of the Executive Yuan, The telegram impesching him, were also signed by Lin Ben, now pre- sident of the Nanking National Government, and Messrs. Halan Fu Chen and Teng The Ju. Although to impeachment proceedings were instituted, Chiang Kai Shek was obliged to give up several of his political posts-Central Press

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