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HOLOCAUST WROUGHT IN LONDON GAZETTE| R.B. MOLLER WILL RIDE

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LIUCHOW BOMBING

Most Horrible City Has Ever Experienced

Wachow, November 17.

Lluchow, important city in Central Kwangsi, was turned into a raging inferno yesterday by incendiary bombs rained indiscriminately by 21 Japanese planes in relays.

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(Contated from Page 4) Green Howards—Ma). Barber retires on ret, pay Nov.

R.W. Fus. - Maj. Gen. J. P. M. Minshull-Ford. C.B., D.S.O M.C. ret. 'pay, Ext apptd. Col (Oct. 26) Vice: Maj.- Gen. (hon. Lt. Gen.) Sir Charles M. Dobell KCB, OM.G; D.8.0. ret. pay, resigned.

Gicster R.-Maj J. R. Walton, from h.p. ist, to be Maj. (Nov. 91, with

For hours 'columns of smoke and fire shrouded the city. of shop and civilian houses in the crowded parts were quickly desprecedence next below Mal. A. V. troyed in the conflagration. The streets were littered with charred and mutilated bodies and smouldering ruins.

Negotiations Carried On Backstage

COLONIAL CLAIM BY GERMANY

(Special to the "flongkong Dally Press")

London, Nov. 17. In the backstage negotia- tions which are being carried on regarding Germany's claim to colonies, the Belgian Goy ernment has perceived a plot against its own empire. Con- fidential parleys have, there- fore. been opened between

Brussels and Berlin for a set- tlement of Belgian-German re- latlons before Chamberlain, Hitler. Daladier and Mussolini meet agak.

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The Belgians believe the Great Powers Intend to ask for a section of the Congo to be passed to Ger- many, plus a part of Portuguese Angola. Information which reach- ed Brussels to that effect recently spemed so conclusive that King Leopold.requested his Government to open negotiations with the Naz Foreign Ministry immediately.

The raiders dropped at least 100 explosive and incendiary bombs. causing several huge area

The holocaust is said to be the most horrible, one which Luchow had ever experienced.

The

whole Kwangsi province spent a nervous day yesterday as the air raid alarm, which was raised at 6 o'clock in the morning. was not called off until nine hours

afterwards. A number of towns in the province were visited by the in-

vading aircraft for reconnaissance.

A report from Wuchow states that 11 Japanese planes from off the Pakhol coast ralded Nanning on the Wat River in Kwangsi yester- day afternoon. Several bombs were dropped in the suburbs-Central News,

Morton.

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E. Surrey R.-Capt. P. G. Wre- ford-Brown is seed, for serv. with the Sudan Def. Force (Oct; 21). "N. Stafford R.Maj. C. B. Step- henson to be Et.-Col. (Oct. 28),

Y. and LR. Sec. Lt, R. M. Crees is secd. for serv. under the Colonial Office (Oct. 12),

Durham LI-Capt. J. H. Brown is secd. for serv, on the Staff (Oct.

16).

Gordens-Capt.

SILKYLIGHT TO-MORROW

Fine Race Promised In The Hongkong St. Leger

(BY LAST QUARTER”)

events at the Eleventh Extra Race Meeting of the Hongkong REVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME and weights for the various

Jockey Club, which takes place to-morrow afternoon, indicates pros- pects of extremely keen and interesting sport. The main event, the Harkong St. Leger, has attracted only five entries, the notable ab- sentee being the Eu Teng Sen crack Desert Chief.

Punters will, however, witness another duel between Confusion Bay and Silkylight, over the 1-3/4 mile course. The LA Po Chun can. didate. Expression Time, another promising griffin digthis season, has also given this classic event a miss. The remaining seven events are handicap ones, and Judgkag by the entries the selection of winners will be no easy task.

of

Mr. Eric Moller, owner of Silkyns best. Bistre and Amberley are Ught and one of Shangnal's most among the heavy weights but are D. Stuart 1 successful stables, will be in Hong-not entirely seed. whilst holding the appt. of kong for the meeting. to witness roncede

out of it, though I 26); Capt. R. A. G. Murphy is secd also stated that his son, Mr. R. B. Buddha should also come in a for Dep. Asst. Provost Marshal (Sept. the main event of the day. It is chance

Amberley the better the two. Laughing for serv. on the Staff (Oct. 28) Moller, who rode Silkylight with air support in view of his second

substituted for the notifn. in the such outstanding success

at the behind Rose Evelyn a month ago. Gazette of Oct. 11).

Annual Meeting, will so be pre- sent and have the mount on the

CASTLE PEAK HANDICAY brown stallion in the Hongkong St. Leger.

ROYAL TANK CORPS Capt. G. L Prendergast is gecd whilst holding the appt. of Instr. Armoured Fighting Vehicles Sch. (Oct. 23).

SECOND CASE OF ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

SMALL-POX

Early Vaccination Advised

The second case of small- pox since the commencement of cold weather was reported to the health authorities an Wednesday. the

case being

from a ship Just arrived In harbour.

The public of the

SHUM CHUN HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION).

(FIRST SECTION)

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ST. ANDREW'S, ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETIES AT GOLF

STARTING TIMES FOR ANNUAL ENCOUNTER AT FANLING

In connection with the annual golf match between the St. An- drew's Society and the St. George's Society on Sunday, the following starting times are announced:

Morning

Afternoon

The Daily Double should be an Old Course 9.18 New Course 12.45 I. W. Shewan and O. E. C. Marton attractive feature of the meeting Old Course 9.20 New Course 12.45 S. J, H. Fox and T. A. Pearce as quite a well-balanced field will Old Course 9.24 New Course 12.55 D. J. Gilmore and 1. Newton go to the post in the Arst leg." Old Course 9.28 New Course 12.55 P. Young and L. Goldman The afternoon's sport opens with This race is a little under five fur- Old Course 9.32 New Course 1.05 W. J. S. Key and C. D. N. Walker Short Service Commissions- malle race for "C" Class China longs and on paper Dekko and Piet Old Course 9.38 New Course 1.05. W. Sharp and A. D. Humphreys The follg. Lts. to be Capt.:-Ponies. Apilas and Lucky are two Hein are the best qualified over the Old Course 9.40 New Course 1.10 E. W. Kirk and A. C. I. Bowker M. Fowler, M.B. G. F. Valentine, entrants that have not raced for distance. The former is fast of Old Course 9.44 New Course 1.10 M.B., P. J. Fox, MB., T. A Pace,

quite a while and I doubt if either the barrier but I recommend pan-Old Course 9.48 Old Course 1255 C. M. Stärk and J. L. C. Pearce

N. K. Littlejohn and R. G. Gray MD., E D. H. Williams, M.B., O.

of them will strip At enough. ters to take special note off the Old Course 9.52 Old Course 12.55 W. A. Stewart and H. H. Mundy H. Saunders, H. J. Anderson, M.B. Apilas, I have not seen of late, as draw for positions at the start Old Course 8.56 Old Course 1.85 G. W. D. Reeves, E. M. Rowland does his training work long before reckoned with "as this mare la hes one of those early ones that Coronation Day will also have to B. Lapedus, M.B.. H. F. Lambert the break of dawn, but Lucky ap puller and may possibly repeat Old Course 10.04 Old Course 115 MD., O. Walker, M. B., R. A. Bond pears to be short of a gallop or her fecent success, M.B. (Oct. 22): W. Stewart. MB two judging by the try-out on

Estover is an

D. D. Maitland. A. F. Murray, M.B wednesday morning. (Oct. 27).

Lt. J. A. Manifold to be Capt. (Oct and this bay griffin of the year The form bet here is Tampa Bay 23), with meny. Oct. 23. 1937, and should be prominent throughout, precedence next below Capt. P. Colony la Coleman. M.B.: Lt. C. McNeil, M.B.. It has been proposed in Berlin again reminded to take the pre- to be Capt. (Oct. 24), with seny that Germany shall be given the cuution of early vaccination.April 23, and precedence next below little border region of Eupen and Government hospitals and dis- Capt. R. B. Robertson, M.B.: the! Malmedy, which Belgium 'received pensaries and St. John Ambulance appt. of Lt. J. Ledingham. MB., is from Germany under the Feace stations render this essential antedated to Oct. 22, 1935, under Treaty. In return," the Belgian health service free of charge. Government requires a guarantee

the prov. of Art. 38, Royal Warrant Re-vaccination is advised that Germany will not demand arhose who have been vaccinated not to carry pay and allces prior for for Pay and Promotion, 1931, but part of the Belgian Congo when more than two years ago.

Nazi colonial, claims staked.

are being! Other

to Oct. 22, 1937; Lt. J. Ledingham.

Tyne is the mam danger, while Scenic View, should also do well. The punters that have been following Rose Queen should continue to do so, as once this mare makes up her mind to run, she should have no difficulty in account- ing for the field.

National Pride is rather heavily

on MB to be Capt. (Oct. 22). with weighted, but though Laughing of seny. Oct. 22, 1937,

Girt has only 140 lbs, to look after,

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diseases notified Wednesday were eight cases FRANCE'S ATTITUDE

dysentery, four cases each of en- Pads, Nov. 17. teric fever and cerebro-spinal ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS his grey, I am afraid, will not stay The text of the communique is-meninettis and two cases each of

the distance, especially Harvest sued here yesterday denning the chicken-pox and diphtheria,

attitude

of the French Govern-¡

ment towards the colonial pro JOCKEY CLUB

blem reads as follows.

The French Government has not

waited til now to announce its at- titude to the colonial problem re- garding which campaign has been in progress for some time past. Several weeks ago the French

Government made it known that France would resist every attempt to diminish her colonial Imperium as settled at the end of the World War.

Never has any session been con- sidered nor will any be considered at any future time. No negotia tions on this matter have ever been envisaged.

SUED FOR

LIBEL

Claiming unstipulated dam- ages, Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield. marine surveyor and owner of racing ponies, has filed a writ for alleged libel against the Hong Kong Jockey Club, in the Supreme Court.

Col. (0.0. 1st Ci.) R. O. Sheppard.view is started, as the two are sure DSO having attained the age for to have quite a battle for the lead retirement, retires on ret. pay over the first half mile. (Nov. 9); Lt.-Col. (0.0. 2nd CL)

C. Cansdale. O.B.E, to be Col.. NEW BRIDGE HANDICAP (0.0. 1st C) (Nov. 9); Maj. (0.0.

other dangerous contender.

Royal Highness, unaccount- ably have a change of riders, but good as this chestnut is I' have not forgotten her occa. sional queer antics at the starting gate. Valorous if rid-" den by Mr. Needa has an out. side chance, but from what I have seen of training gallops Desert Star is somewhat back- ward in form, Fel Ying will be taken out by novice fockey, K. I. Ip, and with 5 Tbs. off. this chestnut is the one to fol- law if you are looking for an outsider and a fal sized divi- dend.

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NEWCASTLE HANDICAP

whispered, despite her last allure, Violet Queen has again been

as the potential winner in this race for "C" Class Australians, but

This six furlongs sprint for "I am afraid this black nare will 3rd C1) temp. Lt. Col. (0.0. 2nd Class Australians should be a very have all her work cut out to with C1.) W. L. Dennis to be Lt.-Col open affair as quite a number of stand the challenge of some of the (0.0. 2nd CI.) (Nov. 9): Capt. them should have equal chances other runners. (0.0. 4th Cl.) I. K. Smith to bejof Maj (0.0. 3rd CD (Nov. 9).

mentioning

winning. I am Lucky Lad first as I honestly be QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL here, although in reality there is leve he has the best credentials MILITARY NURSING SERVICE-

very little between "this chestnut Sister Mis L. C. Wane to be Mat- and the others. Vixen Tor seems ron (Oct. 18); Sister Miss W. E to have come on a little in form Frost retires receiving a gratuity recently and will find the distance (July 13) (substituted

the very suitable.

'for

The libel is alleged to have been notifn. in the Gazette of Aug. 12); | contained in a notice posted in the guter Miss R. M. Belton retires re- Club's premises at Happy Valley ceiving a gratulty (Sept. 21) (sub- during this year.

stituted for the notifn, in the Gazette of Sept. 23).

Plaintif will be represented by Mr. H.C. Macnamara, instructed by Messre. Wilkinson and Grist, while

The follg. to be Staff Nurses on provi appt.Miss M. R. Finley.

The French Government renews the denial already issued against *he false informatior according to which the colonial question would Mr. Eldon Potter. K.C.. Instructed Miss R. A. Coombe (Oct. 2); Miss be discussed at the British Ministerial deliberations. Master, will appear for the Jockey forthcoming. by Messrs. Johnston, Stokes and

Club.

Transocean.

ANNUAL DISPLAY BY

FIRE BRIGADE

H. E. The Governor Carries

Out Inspection

Miss W. M. Mountford, Miss M. J. C. Smyth, Miss H. M. Flanagan,

Scannell, Miss R. J. C. B. Bromley, Miss B. D. G. Baker (Nov. 1).

ESTABLISHMENTS

Staff Coll-Maj. (local Lt. Col.)

and

Criffel bas a lot of weight to carry but this bay is a greatly improved pony and will be able to make the others go all out. Katinka and Ranger are not to be despised though I fear they can do no better thän secure a place. Dick Turpin, Derby Day.. and Aztec are all well known sprinters and if the favourites are beaten, I am certain one of these three will be the cause of it.

I shall pay particular attention

Murray River and Rooifly are certain to be near, whileTM Bag Tor must not be "neglected as tels old faydurite seems to be approaching past form, . Vả: Great Time has a big load, but this bay is in fine fettle and probably strip, the fittest pony In the paddock, so do not fall to have a small bet on this starter.

Discovery Bay does not look like- ly to last out the distance, but both Twilight Star and Strathearrick are looking well, especially the fatter, who is a vastly improved pony."

TAIPO HANDICAP This race, confined to Novice Jockeys is the second leg of the Dally Double, and consequently just as difficult to spot the winner as in Guard. in view of his receris win tine. first leg. National

J. Forbes and C. W. E. Bishop

old Course 10.00 Old Course 1.05 J. S. Dunnett and G. W. Sewell

L. M. Wylie and W. Hewitt T. Low and W. T. Yoxall

Old Course 10,08 Old Course 1:15 Qid Course 10.12 Old Course, 1.25 Old Course 10.16 Old Course 1.25 Old Course 10.20 Old Course 1.35 Old Course 10.24 Old Course 1.35 Old Course 10.28 Old Course 1.45 Old Course 10,32 Old Course 1.45 Old Course 10.36 Old Course 1.55 Old Course 10.40 Old Course 1,55 Old Course 10.44 Old Course 2.05 W. F. Leckie and P. C. Jackson Old Course 10.48 Old Course 2.05 W. Park and H. 8. Jones New Course 9.16 New Course 12,50 K. S. Robertson and L. R. Andrewes. New Course 9.20 New Course 12.50 A. K. Mackenzie and P. H. Scoones New Course 9.24 New Course 100 G. M. Park 'and 8. H. Dodwell New Course. 928, New Course 1.00 A. McKellar and R. A. Camidge New Course 9.32 Old Course 12:45 A. B. Purves and A. Sommerfelt New Course 9.36 Old Course 12.45 W. W. C. Shewan and R. G. Parker New Course 9.40 Old Course 1250 A. 8. Johnstone and N. L. Smith New Course 9.44 Old Course 1250 R. K. Valentine and G. 8. Archbutt

New Course 9.56 Old Course 1.10. K. 8. Morrison and R. H. Hancock New Course 9.48 Old Course 1.00 C. C. Stark and B. D. Evans New Course 9.52 Old Course 1.00 R. M. Menderson, and G. E. Divett New Course 10.00 Old Course 1.10 J.AD, Morrison & H.B.L Dowbiggin. New Course 10.04 Old Course 1.20 E. 8. W. Paterson & W. Woodward New Course 10.12 Old Course 1.30 D. L. Prophet and J. Harrop New Course 10.08 Old Course 1.20 A. M. Mack and 8. A. Sleap New Course 10.16 Old Course 1.30 W. L. Alexander and W. M. Barton New Course 10.20 Old Course 1.40 J. T. Brown and J. D. Danby New Course 10.24 Old Course 1.40 A. Nicol and G. W. Reeve New Course 10.28 Old Course 1.50 L. A. R. Duncan and A. H. Penn. New Course 10.32 Old Course 1.50. G. R. Riddell Carre & J. R. Colla New Course 10.36 Old Course 2.00 J. Ralston and W. A. Cornell New Course 10.40 Old Course 200. A. Murdoch and C. W. Jeffries, New Course 10.44 Old Course 2.10 MG, Carruthers & MFL Haymes New Course 10.48 Old Course 2.30 W. C. Crabbes, and Col. H. V. Hoit

J. A. R. Selby and T. E Pearce A S. Adamson & HE the Governor A. H. McBride &z W. J. Waddington G. A. Leiper and P. S. Cassidy R. K. M. Simpson and A. W. Hodges H. C. Watson and R. Stock W..J. E Mackenzie and H. Overy J. Fleming and L. C. F. Bellamy

INDIGNATION MOUNTING

IN U.S.*

Economic Reprisals Against Nazis

New York, "Nov. 17. The wave of American indigna-

ver a similar field should stand tion against Germany for the an excellent chance, Cape Comorin treatment of Jews is still mount- was prominent at the last meeting ing. Proposals are being made There remains little doubt in my and should be in it at the finish. from people in all walks of life for to which is the better Sea Dragon did a nice gallop on settling Jews in the United States

FIVE GREAT

EARTHQUAKES

Five of the year's greatest earthquakes, one of the great- est series for many years, were recorded on Royal Observatory seismographs during the past:: two weeks.

A

The epicentres of these earthquakes have been in the Pacific Ocean but the shocks' might extend to Japan; „For- inosa

the Philippine Islands.

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c. T. Edwards. R.E, to be G.S.O. to the final gallops of these above 2nd Grade, and retains the local mentioned ponies and give my rank of Lt.-Col, whilst so empld, anal choice in to-morrow's issue. (Nov. 1): Maj. C. F. Loewen, R.A.. HONGKONG ST, LEGER to be G.8.0. 2nd Grade granted the local rank of Lt. Col. mind as whilst so empld. (Nov. 1); Capt. meer, when confusion Bay and Wednesday morning and seems to and Africa and demands are made JAPANESE JIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, Sir Geoffry Northcote, care G.S.O. 2nd Grade, and granted skylight as the winner, without dignity are also expected to run

and Bt. Maj. F. W. Vogel, R.A. from skylight go to the post Tn this nave recovered some last HIS

G.S.O., 3rd Grade, War Ofce, to classic of

form for economic and diplomatic re the day. I nominate Wenning, Five Rulers and National prisals against the Nazis. the local rank of Lt. Col. whilst so hesitation, in view of his sunning well. The latter, as I recall it, was empid. (Nov. 1),

at the last meeting. This brown once considered a better racer than MEMORANDA

racer, conceding 18 lbs. to Con-National Guard. Acme has a win (late R.E) retires on

Lt.-Col. V. A. C. Clery, M.C.; hp. Juston Bay was full of fight, when, at Macas to his credit, but I doubt ret. pay unfortunately, in the straight, the whether a novice will be able to (Sept. 24); Maj. E. L. C. Jacob, B.A, Jockey was forced to pull up. At get the most out of this dun, as RE, is graded as a G.8.0. 2nd equal weights and over a mile and hu 1 a recognized sing. *** Grade. War Office, whilst empld, three quarters I famly believe the

ried out his Inspection of the Fire Brigade in the No. 2 Police Station Compound yesterday when the Brigade gave its annual dis- blay.

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Lady Northcote accompanied His Excellency who was attended by Capt. H. S. Batty-Smith, ADC. Other interested spectators were he Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith. His Honour the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice R.E. and Mrs, Lindsell, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Wing Comdr. A.H.8. Steele-Perkins and many others.

Mr. T. B. King, Chief Officer of Kowicon "A" won the Motor Pumps Mil. Aszt. Sec. to the Committee Cire candidate will have the better he Fire Brigade, was in charge Competition, Central "A" being of Imp. Def. (Nov, 27. f the display.

LONG SERVICE MEDALS

second..

Terminus "A" came Arst in the His Excellency first inspected the hook, ladder competition with Cen rigade after which he presented tral Eastern and Terminus in the be Colonial Fire Brigade Long order mentioned ervice Medals to Acting Superin- endent G. C. Moss, Head Foreman

INCENDIARY BOMB

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As far back as last October 20, four mining industries resumed business in Perak owing to the re-

In the course of the afternoon turn of stable prices of tin. The

hung Yau-tin and Ambulance a demonstration was given by a local authorities consider it as

ttendant Lai Hung.

of the Dunbar nomination. I can- not visualize Just In Time (Needa) or Elizabeth (Hearne), staying the distance creditably and therefore Jober should have no difficulty in annexing the minor position.

SHUM CHUN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)

CASTLE PEAK HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)

A meeting of over A hundred Methodist and Episcopal bishops and laymen passed a resolution unanimously" condemning the *** unspeakable

persecution" in Germany,

Three thousand students and members of the faculty of Colum-

DESTROY

VILLAGE

NEAR BRITISH BORDER

A small Chinese village off Ngau

bia University, New York, have Tau, in Chinese waters was raided zigned a letter to President Roose and destroyed by a number of is final event on the pro relt urging him to follow the late Tapanese blucjackets last Satur gramme, over approximately five President Theodore Roosevelt's day, according to a report made furlongs is another difficult race to precedent in protesting against to the police. by Ng Ying, Jung forecast, as there are several sprin pogroms in Russia before the war, owner, who escaped from the ters of note. Double Chance and and to sever, trade relations with age and arrived in the Colony Flybright should be close enough, Germany-Reuter.

ort Wednesday.

particularly it well favoured at the

rise of the barrier. Gold Sovereign

may

The incident occurred very close unit extinguishing a fire caused by favourable to the economic condi- Rose Evelyn (Encarnacao) and won a hard race at Macao. last

to the Brith border, and record- The spectators were then treated an incendiary bomb. An anti-gas tions. This new sign of life in soldier of China(Wel) are the week and is quite capable of re-i

ing to Ng, while his junk was a display by members of the crew, fitted with masks, also de- the local market is believed to be two outstanding ones in this event peating the "performance. Racing

anchored off Ngau Tauta rigade who were applauded for monstrated working conditions: In due to two factors, namely, that and I anticipate quite a close finish Boy and Tempest may find the is quite à game battler and

number of Japanese warships e very efficient manner in which a contaminated area.

according to the Government Or-between them. The main oppon- distance a little short. Arazy (18s run much

better in the actus ammunitions to

approached. ey set about their work.

He removed."his The Display ended with a drive dinance any mine that has been tion will come from Wild Cat, alba. a very fast and has an out-race..

a shop in the The Motor Escape Competition past of all appliances in Gloucester idle for six months will be taken this dun sath has been showing side chance. Meteor, went under

village for safety. Early in the as won by Edrtern "B" with Den Road with His Excellency taking the over by the Government, and the great form in training during the to Double Chance in a try-out on in to-morrow morning's issue of the Japanese destroying the vill My anal selections will appear morning of November 12 he saw af "B" as the runners-up while salute.

rise in the price of tin...

past month and is now at about Wednesday morning, but this grey. this paper.

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