1938-12-02 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

HANDICAP EVENTS MEETING OF

OF YEAR

St. Andrew's

Stakes

Will Be Tit Bit

KEEN EVENT PROMISED

BY · LAST QUARTER

The penultimate meeting of the year under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club takes place to-morrow afternoon at Happy Valley and consists entirely of handicap events; the main attraction being the St. Andrew's Stakes över one and a half miles. Entries for the meeting have been very encouraging and in most events the entire entrants will probably go to the post.

A tally representative lot of "B" Class China pontes will be saddled for the St. Andrew's Stakes and an exceptionally keen race is anticipated. The Cramond 'Brig' Handicap for "A" Class Australian pontes is another event that should produce an excellent finish. Be- ing only, a sprint race of approximately ave furlongs, the start wall ban important factor and punters are advised to make a careful study of the draw for positions at the barrier before placing their

bets

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TYNECASTLE HANDICAP

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FEATURE

PENALTIES FOR

OFFICERS

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Fort Bayard, Dec. 1, High army officers Kwangtung ranging down from the highest commander. are given demerits, repri mands and penalty for failure. to Dut up a streng de fence against Japanese Inva- sion.

Some are given demerit but are permitted to continue in office

pending further

in- vestigation. The commandant of the Bocca Tigris fort is to be placed under arrest. -Inter- national

NEUTRALITY LAW NOT SUITED TO

FAR EAST

Chinese Urge Congress Reconsideration

real good thing on paper, but this The opening event over six fur-dun has given such in and out longs is a very intriguing and in-performances that one cannot be teresting one, and the task of too sure of his chances. Scenic spotting the winner is made all the View is the most consistent per- more cult as novice jockeys will former of them all, and the one be entrusted with the starters. I strongly recommend as practical-United States Congress to recon- Mew of the distance, Good Morning ly a sure thing for place money. and Coronation Day should do well.

CABLES

PENULTIMATE RACE

Japanese To Concentrate Main Forces

Y

Forces For Attack

In The Northwest

"Extensive Operations" In S. China May Be Halted

the

Changting. December

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IN THE

WORLD'S

BRITAIN

NEWS

LEBANON

revealed. the main Japanese forces 80,000 men with a further 50.000 with the

spokesman fighting in South China at about tical Exhibition, he would discuss PARIS

northwards reserves

held in

operation and liaison the two air services.

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for

THE GENERAL WAR SITUATION has shown but little change during the past week, declared the Chinese military spokesman at a press conference to-day. The aims of the Japanese forces, the spokesman added, appeared to be unchanged, namely, to clear the Canton-Hankow Railway of Chinese troops. signs of activity in northwest China.

There were, he stated, To the south of Wochow, on the Canton-Hankow Railway, Tungshan and Taoling situated 15 miles south of Tungcheng, had been recaptured, the spokesman claimed, while severe fighting was proceeding locally in the vicinity of Nanlingcheng and Slatslang. The Japanese, the spokesman in the course of three days' fight- went on, were massing reinforce-Ing.

Sir Kingsley Wood, Air Minister, The French military court is ments for

stated in the House of Commons trying 50 cases of alleged snug- 3 counter-attack at The spokesman Taoling According to

estimated the on Thursday that on his forth-sling of arms into Palestine. Chinese strength of the Japanese military reports.

forces coming visit to the Paris Aeronau

were .withdrawing

French Alr Minister Chungking. Dec. 1.

along the Hunan-Bupeh highway Formosa. These, he stated, citing said that he did not plan to dis-general strike

readiness at matters of mutual interest. He Chinese circles are urging the caring behind a small force which information obtained by Chinese as the establishment of

After the complete failure of the as continually being harassed by military authorities, might go to standing organisation

and # anysation

normall- of the situation, French I am still finding difficulty inity Law in the light of the present

sider the provisions of the Neutra attacks from Chinese forces. These ponies are recognized sprin- locating Apilar during training situation in the Far East.

co-diplomatic drcles In north Hupeh, he said. Chinese Fukien province.

Canton If necessary or be used in

see no between for, further postponement of the reason ters and free moveis; the latter momings and therefore cannot en-

forces were advancing from Tsao- being a decided asset in a novice lighten my readers as to his Pre Daily News, official organ of the neighbourhood

In a leading article the "Central resulting in severe fighting in the anese might halt their "extensive Shih along the Ichang highway.

ATTACK IN NORTHWEST

German Foreign Minister, Herr von Reports indicated that the Jap-

Ribbentrop's visit to Paris for the Prince Paul, Regent of Yugo-signing of The two top weights, Valorcus dangerous and if she makes up her Chinese Government, points out the Sinyang area. Maping and jorder to concentrate their main lengthy conversation.

of Kingshian

the Franco-German slavia. received the Prime Minis- friendship declaration. The exact ginally drafted to meet the Euro- the

operations" in that the neutrality law was ori- Wushengk=an

South Chins In

ter in Buckingham Palace for a date of Herr von Ribbentrop's zere recaptured.forces for an attack in the north-

According arrival has not yet been fixed but he. ht. Valorcais seems even to have

pean situation and expresses the Chinese forces had reached Lin-was one possible route along which to commercial questions whereby ||

continued and west where it was considered there Interview was confined in the main the beginning of next week.

to the "Dally Telegraph" the is believed to be due in Paris at come on alittle since

the last

opinion that the provisions favourlang on the way to Sinyang meeting. In fact, but for the

the European democracies since heavy load, these two would un-

Double Chance is as good as any Britain and France both possess

the Japanese might advance. This, Frince Paul expressed the desire UNITED STATES HEAVY LOSSES doubtedly have been my first select the others in this six furlongs powerful shipping fleets and are forcements advancing along the thence to Liangchow, in the north-

the spokesman, stated, Canton Japanese

Was via for closer trade relations between rein-Wuyuan, Ningwu and Ningsha and Britain and Yugoslavia sprint, though Royal Highness is able to pay cash for purchases. sure to offer.stiff opposition. Rac-

Canton-Samshui Rallway in the west Kansu province.

An alleged attempt to sell im- The paper emphasises that the direction of Kaoyao were checked.

portant American aviation secrets Boy did quite a nice gallop provisions

In order to facilitate a cartier this week and should secure between the aggressor state and Samshiut the spokesman stated. then Slan and Lanchow.

distinction at Kingii, 20 kilometres west of proceed via Paoching. Fenglingtu. England and the British Empire Kari Drummond, on charges, of Another force. he said, might and, spiritual co-operation between ment of a young aircraft worker. closer to Japan has resulted in inter- place. Plain View will find the the victim of the aggression. The At the south end of the Canton-these moves, the spokesman "ex- casting stations in the British which Drummond is accused of distance more attractive than at situation in the Far East is en-Kowloon Railway where the Jap-plained, would be designed com- colonial possessions.

Both it is planned to erect 32. broad- fespionage. Among the planes of the last outing...

Urely different. The paper con- janese forces launched an offensive pletely to cut off communications costs are estimated at £1,000,000, ful new B. P. I, type bombers.. Tribute was a good fourth re-tinues. *The

total stealing blueprints are the power- they were said to have lost heartly with Russia-Reuter.

The necessary strictions were given by the Colonial Office to the AUSTRALIA colonial administrations on Wed- nesday night.

race

sent

form. Rose Queen is stil

and Estover will be very close as mind to run one need not look any both these greys are "exceptionally further for the eventual winner.

tions.

Piet Hein is well worth backing and has an excellent chance of creating an upset here. Fei Ying la another one of the light weights that may do well,

BLACKFORD HILL, HANDICAP

BEART O'MIDLOTHIAN

HANDICAP

make

no

nation

aggressor

both shipping

1 am strongly in favour of thecently and this grey is the one to Japan possesses Chances of King's Privilege in this follow for a big dividend. Whalsey facilities and financial resources mile race, the only opposition com- is another low weight with a good but not China though China is the ing from Annabella, who even at outside chance of creating an up-victim of Japanese aggression." 165 lbs should extend the Dynasty set. This event is the first leg of candidate. Murray River should the Daily Double

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al.

and

Near

spokesman

In

WAR PREPARATIONS IN SIKANG PROVINCE

Soldiers Recruited From Ranks Of Lama Priests

War preparations now going on in Sikang province, in eastern

Faan, December 1. Tibet, nearly 2,000 miles up the Yangtze River from Shanghai, confirm reports that China will continue to resist Japanese ag- gression.

1

Fifteen non-English

The

steamers

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The Commonwealth Government has decided to co-operate with Britain and other dominions in

are now under charter to bring alleviating the refugee problem, by Rumanian grain to England stated admitting 15.000 refugees in the Mr. Oliver, Stanley in the House at three months, announced Mr. cf Commons. This refers to the McEwen, Asutralian Minister for In transport to England of altogether terior. He believed that 15.000 was 200.000 tons of grain that England the maximum number that could be bought in Rumania chiefly to sup- absorbed without disturbing labour plement her food reserves for use and living conditions. Preference In the event of war. Of the 15 would be given to NEWCOMETE ships. 14 are of Greek and one capable of establishing new indus- of Yugoslav nationality.

tries.

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of Germany JAPAN

The

possibility bluffing over colonies was men- tioned by Lord Halley addressing cor aeroplane which arrived at The German tour-engined Con- the English Speaking Union. He Tokyo on Wednesday night from said it had been affirmed that Berlin brought a message to the German colonial propaganda was Japanese nation from Field Mar- designed to create aun artificial

The daily declares, "We are con All the remaining position,

fident that sixteen months of the though her stable companion, Mac-

CRAMOND BRIG; HANDICAP Sino-Japanese hostilities has con- quare River has an outside chance

Anything is able to spring a

vinced the American Government In view of the low weight.

surprise in a race of this nature and publie that the present Neu- Little Audrey would have been confined to "A" Class Australians trality Law is not suited to con- dangerous a fortnight ago, but at

and just under five furlongs but Iditions in the Far East" the moment I consider this pony's out between Double Finesse and United States Congress in January. anticipate the finish to be fought

At the forthcoming session of the chances far from bright, as she ap-Courting Eve. These two ponies China hopes that Congress in their pears to have lost a little form and are very fast off the mark and will reconsideration of the Neutrality was quite unimpressive in the try take a lot of catching. out on Wednesday morning.

act will, Orstly. distinguish the ag- The other chief contender isgressor and the victim; secondly. ST. ANDREW'S STAKES Lancashire Chips. This chestnut consider the possibility of member Most of the owners have been is looking extremely well and can States of the League of Nations en- specially preparing their "B" Class always be relied on to make a forcing Article sixteen (sanctions) 'contenders for this classic event fight of it in the last quarter. Able of the League Covenant: and are all keen on armexing the Amazon and Strathroy, both past thirdly, consider the United States much coveted trophy. If Exprés-

champlons, are ori the upward historical and moral obligations slon Time is in as good condition and but in view of the distance towards China' especially under the as when last raced I will have no..

I can concede them no better than Nine-Power Treaty-Reuter. doubts as to the winner but this

The Ministry of Finance has sent special investigators to check a place: grey appears to have gone a little

op on the panning of gold which has become an important item in backward, despite the outstanding

POWDERHALL HANDICAP

China's International balance of payments. mile gallop on Wednesday last.

This event is the second leg or

Tibet has always been fained in three However, this fast gallop may put sing here and believe tous grey is the Dally Double. I fancy" Yum

world news as a "forbidden land"} herdsmen. this grey right on top and in con-about due for a win. Tabby Cat

where white men are not per- dition to withstand the limit load. and Lancashire Chap are both well

mitted to go, but this hermit Eastern Tibet as a part of China. statement in the House of Com-German people."

World maps generally Slan, Dec. 1. The stable has another potential

The Japanese were alleged to half of Tibet. The eastern portion Chinghal

state is restricted to the wester divided

Mr. Nevlile Chamberlain, in a winner in Expansion Time and I

weighted, but the former may have used poison gas to cover their is a

into two would remind readers that

secure a place.

territories-mons yesterday, declared the Gov- retreat after suffering a defeat at Chinese control an area larger by lama priests.

vast rugged plateau under

rüled Needa has the pick of the mounts good track work and I expect this vicinity of Fowping, about 27 miles sparse population of

Wenning has been doing some the hands of the Chinese in the than the state of Texas with a

by Moslem generals. and

ernment policy was, without with.... and whichever he chooses will propony to be near if taken out by a northwest of Kayang, in north

Sikang dominated | drawing any previous declarations, bably be the first string.

way westein Hopel, a few days ago.

Mt.

strong Jockey. I liked the

JAPANESE USE GAS

TO COVER RETREAT

Soldiers are being recruited even from the ranks of the lama priests and the aborigine tribes, by order of General Liu Wen-hul. Army agents are also stimulating the wool and leather trades for military usage.

The Dunbar interests are well Easy Time galloped and this pony epresented by Wild Life and Red may be worth a small investment the Japanese also set fire to - EXTENSIVE Father. The former is a knownach way of the others

In addition to the use of gas. stayer and has had, quite a long (Comorin and Sea Dragon are about rendering many villagers homeless, and beneficial rest.

Cape ages on the way of their retreat.

less than

BOMBING

million,

mostly

nomadic

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colour

sixteen

abandon in return for a free hand signed the message states: "It is asset which Hitler would offer to shal Hermann Goering. German Air Minister. Hand-written and in Eastern Europe. It would be dangerous to direct our policy, on alone which spurs the crew to try aeronautical ambition the theory.

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not the

and complete the journey in the shortest possible time. The Ger- man filers are also envoys of the

to build up an air force adequate FOREIGN

to ensure protection of Britain; and preservation

our trade

F

A WAR BASE To hasten the developments of routes. Sikang as a war base, the National Government lopped off districts from Chungfing. Dec. 1.

the province of The Cabinet yesterday approved Sreehuen, richest in west China, plans for compilation of a Na- Extensive Japanese The Japanese were defeated in operations in towns in Hunan. 1938. The boundary of Tibet has basts, and

bombing and gave them to Tibet in August, tional Register on a pitched battle with the Chinese Hupeh, Kwangtung and Kwangs thus moved

a statement to this for two days and nights, during yesterday were reported in des- Golden Band River, and Includes of Commons to-day by Sir John The last race of the day should which more than 200 of them, were patches

eastward, to the effect will be made in the House received here. Central the important trading centre of Anderson, the Lord Privy Beal..

while Red the best

Feather has always been a menace

PORTOBELLO. HANDICAP-

SECOND SECTION

"in "B" class events and should be way.

a good one to follow each New Star has been doing some

Excellent work

of late and is go to Bistre as there is nothing slain.--Central News.

in fine form. This bay should do entered that appears good enough well in view of the light impost. over the 1-1/4 miles to extend this Moonlight Vica has also display hay, Rose Evelyn (168 ibs) and

ed some good form in the morning wild Cat (163 lbs.), I am inclined gallons and will definitely have a to believe, will and the weight too say in it at the finish. This event great a handicap.

is certain to be keenly contested

Soldier of China is a danger and

and I would ask readers to wait may make, a delated appointment until to-morrow for my final selec-with the judge. Amberley has a Hons.

fair chance while Rose Jane is not entirely out of it.

PORTOBELLO HANDICAP- FIRST SECTION There is every possibility of Tyne repeating his win of a fortnight ago, when he accounted for practi- cally an identical fleld. Tampa Bay gove a wretched display

at the last meeting, and unaccountably ran out at the six furlongs' post, with the result that he had too

My final selections for the meet- ing will appear in the "Daily Press" to-morrow morning.

COPPER PRICES

SOARING

Chungidng, Dec. 1.

The price of copper coins is soar-

much ground to make up in ordering here as the result of unscrupul- to be with the leaders at the Anish. jous

speculations.

according to

This Dunbar representative, how-Chinese reports. The Ministry of ever, is still in fairly good shape Finance to-day issued orders fixing and I expect it to be very well.up. death penalty for manipulations on unless the distance defeats It.

King's Lead at 141 lbs. looks a 'Reuter.

the local copper coin market.---

News,

MARRIED AT REGISTRY

Picture taken after the wedding of Mr. Lam Man-kit an

and

Miss Lal-yung, former student

of Fahka School, on Wednes-

day. (Photo, King's Studio).

Yachow.

The National Government

EXCHANGE

MARKET

Voluntary Considerable Activity

Witnessed

giving serious attention to econo LS CZECHOSLOVAKIA

mic conditions in eastern Tibet.

of

London, Dee: 'I. Considerable activity was again experienced on the foreign ex- changes this morning..

Failure of the French strike con- The famous

The leader of the Party

tinued to benent the franc and caravan trade be- National Unity, M. Beran, has at the same time proved an in- tween Paan. capital of Sikang. been asked by the newly-clected direct bull point for sterling. and the holy city of Laksa Forbidden Tibet is now averaging a Government.

in President. Dr. Emil Hacha; to form Initial dealings witnessed renewed £500.000 a year, a bartering of Cabinet has tendered its resigna-ing the sterling dellar rate to ap- General Syrovy's covering demand for sterling caus- Chinese brick tea and lama cloth tion, but the Genera; himself has preciate to 4.59 compared with for Tibetan hides, wool, medicines. been asked to continue as acting and gold...

4.6815 last night. The gold production last year was $.000 ounces. all of which went

to the Chinese National

Premier pending the completion of a new Cabinet.

At this juncture the British Ex- change Fund checked the up trend of sterling by intervening as a heavy buyer of dollars. Later a

Treasury as currency reserves, resident Hacha, who was elected two a sudden demand for dollar from The first official act of Pre-sharpish reaction set in owing to placing a part of the silver already days ago, was to receive the re- Paris which well-informed circles sold to the United States.

Eastern Tibet is reputedly rich

signation of the Cabinet.

in undeveloped minerals, but this untapped wealth will never be SPAIN exploited unt! communications more enclent than a yak caravan are developed.

opine was inspired by territorial claims voiced at the conclusion of yesterday's meeting in the Italian Chamber.

Apart from this flurry, however, Negotiations for a large-scale the fraric undertone was firm and The first motor exchange of political and highway in the area, linking Sze prisoners

war French control is understood to chuen with Paan, is scheduled to

progressing. and have acquired substantial amounts he completed late in 1939---Inter-

success may be achieved provided of- foreign currency holding the national,

no further execution of death sen-spot rate at 178.28 compared with tences take place on either side. 178.32 overnight-Reuter.

are