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'TO-DAY'S. WEATHER FORECAST:—E, Winds, Fresh to Moderate; Fair at First, Cloudy

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ESTABLISHED 1857

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No. 24498. †3⁄4¶¶Ã±Ð BAÐÆÆƱT HONG KONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1937. # ⠀⠀¤¤4***** Price

DON'T BE DAZED

THE RACES

Binoculars by Busch an Lemaire at special prices at Lazarus Opticians. You can buy a pair of these and still have enough to retain a fin- ancial interest in the races.

So N. LAZARUS, Opticians, 6, Pedder Street.

Single Copy, 10 cts.

Per Month. $3.

COMMUNIST "FEELER" TO NANKING: ACTION URGED

RACE PROSPECTS FOR

THIS AFTERNOON

Bear Claw Favoured For

Opening Event

(BY "LAST QUARTER")

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article yesterday. I have seed several of the ponies being put through their final gallops and also

With the publication of the draw Since the publication of my last for the two sections of the Wong Set Chong Stakes and Sydney Maldens. I am now able to give more definite comments regarding the merits of the respective ponies which have been declared as in- tending starters for these two

events.

THE WONG NEI Chong STAKES .. In the first section (Race No. 2),¦ Flying Arrow (S. C. Liang) and Araxy (F. Marshall) appears to be the pick of the field. The other pontes conceded outside, chances are Bouldnor (E. C. Leighton) and Prospero (V. V. Néeda). For the second section (Race No. 6), I be- lleve the issue should lle between Feudal Knight (D. S. II), Tze Tin (H. C. PINY and Aramia · (L. G. 'Frost). Chiu Bhan'. (V. V. Needa) and Clowner (E. C. Leighton) aře the best outside bets of the re- maining entries: the former being exceptionally fast off the barrier.

THE SYDNEY MAIDENS

Even w the division of this event into two sections, punters will have a troublesome time, in picking out the winners and I be- lleve we should witness two very close finishes. In the first section, which is the fourth race on the card, Strathearrick (Black), Court- ing Eve (Needa), Home Brew (H. M. Pih) and Gypsy Love should fight it out between them.

All the sprinters seem to have been drawn together in the second section. Race No. 7, but provided Aztec gets off well at the gate. I look to this flyer to pass the past arst. Failing this. Lancashire Chips (H, C. Pih), should annex the honours

this 2.5

chestrut bas. proven its capabilities in training oyer sprint distances. Katinka Frost) is in excellent condition and should secure third place. Dick Turpin (E. C. Leighton) and Boronia Belle (Ralph; are the next

Dest

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obtained confirmation from sever- at of the stables as regards where their respective candidates starting, hence my final selections are based on same.

FINAL SELECTIONS

RACE 1-11.30 AM.

Bear Claw.

King's Warden. Honeymoon ETC.

RACE 2—12 NOON

Flying Arrow. Araxy.

Prospero.

V

RACE 3-12.39 PM.

HayDo Evo.

Red Feather.

"RACE 1–1 P.31.

Courting Eve. Home Brew. Strathcarrick.

RACE 5–1.30 P.M.

Soldier of Britain. Diana Bay. Oak Bay.

RACE, 6-3 P.M. Feudal Knight,

Tze Tin. Aramis.

RACE 7-3.30 P.M.

Artec

Lancashire Chips. Katinka.

RACE 64 T.M. Happy Eye (If Started). Expansion Tire. Potentate.

PROPOSALS TO SUSPEND CIVIL WAR

CONCENTRATED

RESISTANCE

AGAINST JAPAN

- SHANGHAI, FEBRUARY 19.

THE COMMUNISTS ARE 'READY TO GIVE UP THEIR SOCIALIST PLATFORM IF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AND EFFECTS. POLITICAL REFORMS, ACCORDING TO A REPORT PUBLISHED LAST NIGHT BY THE "SHANGHAI EVENING POST AND MERCURY,” LOCAL AMERICAN PAPER.

The five proposals of the Communists follow:-

(1) That the freedom of speech and release of political prisoners be granted;

(2) That civil war be suspended, so that all, troops may be used to cope with foreign aggres-

sion;

(3) That a national assembly comprising all political parties and factions be held to devise

means to save the nation:

(4) That a war of resistance against Japan be declared:

(5) That the livelihood of the people be improved

Should these terms be accepted, the Reds will forego further military activities against the Kuomintang forces, and will abolish the Soviet Socialist Republic in the North-West, which is to be renamed the Chinese Republican Government in the Special Area. In that event the Reds will obey all orders from the National Government and the Military Affairs Commission-Union News.

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H.K.

Rifle Association

We have been informed that the first annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Rifle Association will be held, by permission of those concerned, in the Matahed Building at Shamshul- so Camp on Tuesday next at 5.45 p.m. when the report, and balance sheet will be submitted for adoption and members of the Council elected for 1897.

In this connection, it is interesting to note that the first-sunual report, which has already been circulated to members, gives a very comprehensive review of the past year's activities

RACE 94:30 PM. Paran Lore, Coronation Day. Tempest.

RACE 10-5 PM. Pride of Tsingtao." Wadebridge.

Gold Sovereign. KACE 11–5.30 PM. Saucy Face. Blandford. Perfect Day.

RACE 12-6 P.M

Wild Life. Gladiator. Cossack's Beauty.

DAILY DOUBLE

Aztec and Pagan Love.

It states that the inaugural meeting was held od June 5, 1935. when the present Hon. Secretary explained in detail his proposala for the formation of the Associa tion, adding that the Military authorities were in favour of the move and that they had promised to lend it every support.

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, kindly consent- ed to become patron of the Association immediately after his arrival in the Colony and he has shown very keen interest in the Association.

FIRST PRESIDENT The first president of the Asso- clation was Lt. Col. H. L. Murrow, D.3.0., who resigned in January 1936, owing to pressure of business and his place was taken by Major R. D. Walker., M.C.

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HEALTH RETURNS

Three cases of diphtheria, all from the Victoria Registration Dis- trict, and two cases of dysentery, from Aberdeen and Rural Hong Kong, were reported to the Health Authorities for the 24 hours ended on Thursday.

WEEK-END SPORT

Racing Carnival Opens At Happy Valley

What with the opening of the Annual Race Meeting, a full programme of cricket, football and hockey matches," the Colony's sporting community; whit be well-catered for this after- neon, and as indications are that We will be favoured by glorious weather, the Racing Carnival is promised an excellent. send-off.

The different forms of sport are dealt with, in detail, by the different scribes whose views are' given 'below. For the next few days, all roads will lead to the Valley and on Monday race- goers are promised a rare thrill when what has been described. as "the best lot of Derby candidates" will fight for the Bise Riband of the local Turf.

be the main attraction insofar as

After a week of interport con-, feel that without the League. tests. football and hockey will re- cricket will be dead in the Colony, turn to "normal" but to-morrow but I happen to be one of the the International Competition will minority-those who told that the game will be all the better for it: soccer enthusiasts are concerned. However, this question has been and two very good games should thrashed out time and again,"so there is no point in starting all over again.

be seen.

Cricket

BY L. D. W.

This Saturday happens to be a "free" one for the cricket, clubs taking part in the League so that alf the games this afternoon" will be mere friendlies and because of that they should be all the more enjoyable. There are a great many follower of the game who

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'MOSCOW MYSTERY"

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You may be interested to hear that as the result of three advertisements through the medium of your esteemed paper last month, we were able to effect new Assurances to the extent of HK$50,000.

The business was written as the result of direct inquiries from coupons from the foot of each advertisement, and you may use this letter as an appreciation of our adver- tising through your columna...

Youre faithfully,

General Sir Alexander Godley, who arrived in the Colony on Thursday evening by the ss. Naldera, carried out an Inspection of the Royal Ulster Rifles on the Polo Ground, Boundary Street, yesterday. (Photo by K. T. Two).

THE DOLLAR

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London Silver Market

· (From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Feb. 19.

London silver prices to-day were down 1/10 for "Spot" and changed for "Forward" as follow:

Spot.........

Forward

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