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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21 1900.
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CANDY has been added to the regular ration of Mr. Buxey's g. Dot Rose, lost 6lb...
Mr. Wuillódmier' o. the American soldier. One New York firm has
Mr. G. H. Potte' b. Demon King, (zib.. shipped more than fifty tons of confectionery
Mr. Hart Buck o during the past year for the troops in the Philip Sr H. McMahon's g. Lukong 118 4
* Mr. Walwyn o pitjes, Culra, and Porto Rico. The Government
This race started well to time, the field of does not buy rubbish, laut what would retail at
seven getting away well together. Diplomal fmm 1.30 10 4.40 a pound. It consists of mixed · Phocolate creams, lemon drop, cocoanut established a slight lead at the startad was closely attended by Desert and Demon Kingst Maroons, and geilulated fruit drops. These
This order was maintained until the Straight are put in sealed me-pound cans of a special was reached when Pilgrim came to the front mal shape, designed to fit the packets of and won a fine race from Desert Kg by
couple of lengths. Time.-3. 173 00 unitiniu eat.
The EXCHANGE PLATE, value $500: presenteik by the Bankers and Exchange is of Hongkong: second pony to receive s; for China ponies; weight for inches as po sale; bend de griffins on date of entry alowed bs. winners at this meeting 7 lbs/extra; From the Twell Post entrance $10. Once Round and in. Me. Doises' in. Pluto, 11st Bib... Mr. Grem Mr. Derick-Hunter's b. Thunderstorm, fast
Mr. Camming, 2 Mr. Davids g. Strategist, trst 12lb
Mr. Moller Messrs. McKie and Goves' g. Strathneet.
TuRotator British South Africa there is a feeling against President Siteyn, who is held to This re- he largely responsible for thie war sentment is not wholly justified. The real antor of the anti-British policy in the Free State is My Fischer, one of the founders, with Mr. Reitz, of the Afrikander Bom! In these masterful hands President Steyn was a mere taul.
This far, a correspondent is assured on questionable authority, is notorious in well formed Bloemfontein circles. On his return from one of the Pretoria conference, Mr.
Fischer openly stated that if England refused in accept the seven years' franchise the Re- | publics would lie jästitied in declaring war.
1ost 12b......
........Mr. Crawford Mr. Kingston's d. Bandolero, 11st 1b.......
Mr. Bron o Mr. Toeg's w. Shannon, ttst ir... Mr. Jones o After one false start Pluto jumped off, with the lead, with Shannon and Thunderstrni in lose attendance. The same order was main tained until the Straight was entered, when Shannon fell into fourth place and a cul run home ensued between Pluto, Thunderstafin and Strathfleet, the former winning by a neck
STO BY THE NAVA
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The JOCKEY CUT, value 5:50; second pony to A splendid race. Tantar jumped off with receive $50; for subscription panles of any the lead, followed by Tinpahla and Satow, season, winners excluded; to be ridden by going past the Stand, Sarlow cupt into second place. Up the Back Stretch, the jockeys who have not had a winning mount" previous to this meeting in Hongkong or horses were all sling out and: ou enter? China; weight for inches as per scale; en- ing the Straighly a capital raco tuole following corr traucu $5. One mile.
place between Tom Thumb, China -Rose | of the Hongkong. and impahla, all of whom had come to the front, the two first named ponies running a dead heat, with there some hall length behind. Timeain. €550c,
Mr. Tierce'a d. Major, 1191 4..... Mr. Keyes 1.
Mt. West Mr. Derick-anter's g. Emperor, 11st i Mr. Sepia Pando's b, Sobsidy, 1st 5lb......... Mr. E. Kelly's y. Terra Verde, tost th
Mr. Bruce 3
Mr. Greene o The most amusing-race of this day,so far ns. spectacular efect welt. Major and Terra Verde took charge ändramped up the course frem a false start, the former as far as the Judge's Dox and the latter hall way round. On returning Terra Verde promptly deposited his rider in the middle of the course and stond looking at him. At last, however, a start was made and the punies passed the Stand, Sub- sidy leading followed. Emperor. Major clased up in the Back Stretch and Terra Verde was going well at the Village. Won by a length and a half in 2 m. 26 sec. The FLYAWAY STAKES, Sweepst kes of $5 each with Froo added; for China Ponies; weight for inches as per scale; subscription Ponies of any season non-winners allowed 7 lbs.; subscription ponies of any season winners allowed 3 lbs; previous winners at this meet- ing 7 lbs, extra. Three quarters of a mile. Mr. Mansfelt's w. Ace of Hearis, 11st tlb... Mr. Walwyn Mr. G. H. Pott's b. Deseri King, 11st 5lb...
Ma Burkill 2
"MWulllunier 3 Mr. Busey's skd. Standard Rose, 11st alb....
irst alb
TIPS FOR TOY "The Grand/Stails
Thunderstorm Bulbul Moliter
The Chinese Club Cup:
Orange Blesson. Tatpalai Major......
The Challenge Cup Rose de France Modder.
Balbul ....
The Ladies Purse :-
Dat Róse
Ace of Hearts i Desert King
The “Blake "Callenge Gup
Lightfoot Rascal, Sarrow
The Parsee Cup -
Forest King Esperance, Charger
The Ihacton Stakes-
Ting Hou
Pirate King of Modder...
The Champion Stakes:-
Modder
Bulbul
Rose de France
reqdestel
December th and to enciose for your informa- tion à Manifesto signed by the Chairman of the Executive Committee, which has appeared in the Press throughout the country
We think that this document is studiously: noderate, but contains the minimum which is essential for the national defences: the
You will notice that it embraces all the points. apon which we have recently been working, but the particular steps washall take to draw 'public, attention to it haya not as yet been. decided.
I am, Dear Sir, P
Yours faithfully,
(Signed) WM. CAIUS CRUTCHLEY,
Secretary,
H.E. Pollock, Esq., Hon. Secretary, Hongkong
Branch, Navy League,
COPY OF MANIFESTO....
January 9th, 1900.
TO THE EMITER OF THE HONGKONA TELEGRAPH."
Sir,The present war in South Africa is an object lesson 25 regards ——,
(a). The neceskity of up-fi-dale artillerys
The advantage of mobility and efficient scouting.
c). The strengtheonferred by trained reserve; and the resources of Britain, beyond the sea.
How does our navy stand in these respects? (a) How of 53 completed and presumably effective battleships which we possess no less- than 16 are shown by the latest Parliamentary, return to be armed with inefficient muzzle loading artillery, which would be outranged And outclasssed if pitted against, modern sen écrvice ordnance. Have we a right to ask our sailors to undertake such an unequal contest P
a Mr. St. Simon's er. Paradox, iust holb..........
Mr. Anderson o Mr. Hart Buck's g. Esperance, tost 13lb......
Mr. Hart Buck o Mr. Derick-Hunter's d. Sandstorm, Fist Sib
Mr. Cumming o Messrs. McKic and Gove's blk. Strathdonald,
...Mr. Crawford o Mr. G. H. Poit's h. Toesin, 1st 416......
Mr. Moller o Mr. John Peel's g. Beechnet, rost 121.........
Mr. Gresson o Mr. G. H. Pott's b. Demon King, 11st 71b.....
The following is the programme for to) At sea efficient scouting and the protec Mr. L'ux o merrow's racing:-
Mr. Johnson The largest field of the day, and a deal of trouble they gave, making two false starts, in the last of which Paradox took a run to the Black Rock and back, afterwards refusing to exert himself, and was hopelessly left by the rest of the field. At the third attempt they got away well together Ace of Hearts and Sartow leading, closely pursued by two of the "Kings."
WHEN the continents have been girlled with milways running front wast to west, we may expert to see them spanned by lines running from north in south. Mr. Rhodes's trans-only, the same distance separating Thungr
storu and Strathfleet. Had the race be African scheme has its western counterpart in few yards longer Plutu would have been beaten die. proposed: Pan-American rulway, about as Thunderstorm and Strathfleet, were rapilly A. S. WATSON & Co., 1,000 miles long, from New York to Buenos, gaining on him and he was evidently dene. A little confusion was Ayres. Nearly hall that distance is alreadyTime 2. 31sec.
accasioned on the conclusion of the rack by covered by existing lines, and the remainder Strategist's number being hoisted in place of could be constructed, it is asserted, for a Strathfleet's. The error Was afterwards trile of thinty millions stealing. Aker running rectified. funter New York to Mesis, it would traverse The GARRISON CUP, presented by the officers of the Garrison; second pony to receive $50, Columbia. Faquador, Peru, and Bolivia to the
for china ponies ni fide griffins on date of Argentine capital, with a branch to Brazil. The
entry; weight for inches as per scale; winners umjrce seems a shule visionary as the lines, extra; entrance $15 one-mile-are-"Mr. H. McMahon's ch. Santów, rostylb here indicated is not only circuitous, but passes quarter. through mostly uninhabited regions on the Mr. Toeg's ch. Modder, Lost glb...Mr. Jones i eastern slopes of the Andes, while presenting Mr. J. H. Lewis' ch. Bulbul, frst 5lb
Mr. Johnson 2 montanus dificulties for the number and size Mr. G. H. Pott's b. Storin King, 14st old....:* of the rivers seni down, almost without excep-
Mr. Burkit tion, from that side of the Cordillera, which Mr. Jolaf Peel's pbd. Ting Haou, lost talk
Mr. Gresso intercept almost the entire sainfall of the con-
Mr. David's blk, Black Prince, lost sald....... tion
Mr. Moller Moulder started a hot favourite at 3 to 2 COLONI. Inden-Powell, in a little book on while 5 to 2, was offered against Bulbul, the the mental training of soldiers, which has Derby winner, A capiul star was effected, the been translated and put into the hands of Beld going off in a cluster with Modder and Those Chants are bought direct every Gesman soldier, recommends the stuity Ting Haou slightly in advance and the rest
of the methods of Sherlock Holines. And now close at their heels. They passed the Stand' from the leading French growers,
in a bunch with Moddler ahead by half a length the creatur of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Conan and Ting Haou and Bulbul racing neck and The lowest prived are of exceptional | nogle, is going out to South Africa, not as an eck with the others in close attendance. At the value and gnteed to be the amateur detective. a spy, or a spy-hunter, or Village the order was Bulbul, Modder, Tilg genuine product of the juice of these, but as an ambulance-worker at the front lags, Storm King and Black Prince, but on entering the Straight they strung out some- grape, and are not artificially nude "The Doctor," as his friends, at home call him, what with Bulbul in the front, Madder fast as is generally flie case with cheap will have to be known by another sobriquet in dosing on him and Storm King third.
[his new envhonment, where the Doctor" isn home Modder came along in line style, Wines..
CHATEAU LA Tour Carner, C'HA. lays Dr. Jameson. This is no Mr. Conan with head up and looking as fresh as at the Doyle's first visit to Africa; för, after his school start, while Bulbul was evidently feeling the extra weight and was incapable of stalling ell TEAU BAZAS and CHATKAT LAFITTE
days at Stonylitrət, and his medical education the favourite, who won easily by four clen are commended to, the notice of Con- Edinburgh, te visited the West Coast of lengths; Storin King a good third. Time- noisseurs as high-class after-dinner anica, in fact, ine is a travelier of some 5045ec. Wines of a rich and nare character. gelavément, for he has been in the Artic Sample bottles and smaller quanti-Regions. In addition to all the qualifications ties will be supplied at proportionate for his new task which these achievements
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THE RACES.
Stewards: His Excellency Sir Henry A. A. 8. WATSON & CO. LIMITED Blake, CM: His Excellency Vice-Adi.
The Hongkong Telegraph
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The GERMAN Cur, Presented by meibers of the German Club; second pony to receive hall the entrance fees; for subscription griffins of this season, 1899-190; weight far inches as per scale; entrance to. One mile and a quarter.
Mr. David's g. Lightfoot, tost 12lb Mr. Moller 1 Mr. Pogose's ch. Orange Blason, 11st 12
Mr. Wuillumier 2 Mr. Derick Hunter's ch. Rascal, rost 12... Mr. Cumming Mr. J. H. Lewis' g. Rove, 1st ill
Mr. Johnson o
Mr. Cox o Mr. Sepia Pando's b. Subsidy, 1st 4h,
Mr. Hart Buck o
Edward H.. Seymour, 1.C.B.; H's Excellency Mape General W. J. Gascoigne, C.M.; Com Mr. Wheel-Rut's g. Impabla, 10st 12th modore Francis Powell, R., C.; Major
elegraph Chater, C...; D. Gillies, Esq
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBREAKY 21, 190u.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE WAR.
Cape Colony.
London, February 19th. The fours from Colesberg captured a large convoy on the 7th inst.
News from the Riet River states that after tremendous shelling during which yur loss was slight, Lord Roberts sent a conciliatory proclamation to the Free Staters saying that Great Britain-bears no ill-will and is anxious to preserve them from the evils due to the wrongid action of their Government. The proclamation. concludes by warning Burghers to desist from further hostility.
Cape Colony.
Later.
the
A portion of the missing Wiltshires have atrived at Arundel, It is believed that eighty have been captured.
Natal.
A despatch from General Buller dated Chievel 9th instant reports that he has driven the enemy across the Tugela from a strong position and taken several Camje with several waggons of ammunition, stores and a few prisoners.
WEATHER REPORT.
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The Observatory report says:-
Mr. Burkill o M. 31. Morris, 8.5. A. Babington, Esq.; The Mr. Babington's g. the Robber, rist ......
MFCrawford o
R. M. Gray, Esq.; Sir Thomas Jackson, Ki Mr. F. 11. May's g. Tom Thumb, 19st 6ik...... The Hon. J. J. Keswick; J. Lewis, Esq
The Hon. F. I. May, M.; And The Hon. Mr. Tierce's dl. Minor, 1ost 12th................... H. Whitehead. Gleiks of the Scale --Major M.
Mr. Gresson o
M. Moris, RA and II. Lewis, Esq. Judge: Mr. Carruther's g. Woodpigeon, 10st 121
The Hon. C. P..Chater, CM.G. Assistant Judge The llon. F. H. May, c.st.G. Starter: A. Habington, Esq. and Starter-Ronald Hutton Potts, Esq. Hunt. Treasurer:-J. C. Peter, Esq. Clerk uline Course :-- T. F. Hough, Esq. ALCOND DAV-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST.
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The same order was maintained until entering the Straight, when Standard Rose came ahead through the ruck and, staving off Demon King ran into third place. Won by a length, half that distance separating second and third. Time 2m. 39°15 sec.
The TAI YEUK FON: CUP, value $200; presented; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies bond fulé Griffins on date of -entry subscription griffins weight for inches as per scale, other griffins 7 lbs. extra: entrance $10. One Mile and a Half.
Mt. John Peel's pld. Ting Hacu, test 5ib...
Mr. Gresson I Messrs. McKie and Gove's bar. Strathcona,
Ist 8
Mr. Crawford 2
Mr. Burkill 3 Mr. G. H. Polls' blk. Pirate King, 11st St. Mr. Buxey's g. Unique Rose, 115! 80......
Mr. Wuillennier o MG. H. Prits by Star King, costih....
Mr. Jones o
Mr. David's g. Engina, 11st St... Mr. Moller o
A capital start resulted in the ponies all going away in a bunch which a blanket would have covered, when, as Black Reck was approached Stori King and Strath- coua drew out and established a slight lead, Ting Haou lying last, some distance behind the rest of the field. Passing the Stand, Storm King still led, followed by Strathcona and Unique Rose, while at the Black Rock Strath. 3-com-begania draw.ahead and close_on_Storm King, On entering the Straight, Strathcom led, followed by Ting Haou who had wormed his way through the field in the last half mile. A fine race ensued Ting Hou winning by half a length from Strathcuña, while Pirate King made a good third about the same dis tance behind Strathcona This proved to be a very popular win. Time.-3in. İz¿sec. 'The PROFESSIONAL. CUF, presented'; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meeting of one race lbs. extra; of two races 7 lbs, extra and of three or mare races 10 lbs. extra; non-starters at this meeting excluded; entrance $10. One Mile and a Half.
Mr. Jones o A large field of ten faced the stater and some difficulty was experienced in getting them away, Minor showing an inclination to romp away
Mr. Buxey's g. Ruse de France, 1st 3lb......
Mr. Wuilleunier t down the course on his own account, flag or no fag. After two attempts, however, they went
Mr. Johnson 2 off with Subsidy leading, followed by Minor, Mr. Dryasdust y. Sinbad, Jost gib................ Lightfoot and the the rest in a bunch. Enter- After the rain which fell last night, sportsmen ing the Straight the first time, Impala led, fol- Mr. Derick-Hunter's h. Charger, tist 1lb....
Mr. Cumming 3. were very dubious as to the state of the course lowed by Minor and Woodpigeon; on
Mr. G. H. Pults' br. Forest King, 11st 4lb
Mr. Burkill o this morning and its probable effect upon the passing the Stand the same order was observed. racing, but as matters turned out, it was nearing the Black Rock, Minor drew ahead.
Mr. Gresson o worse duan yesterday and although heavy and and maintained his position until the Village Mr. John Peel's blk. Cerbie, ist ......... a trille squashy the racing was good and the was passed. Entering the Straight, Orange
Mr. Kingston's d. Bandolero, 11st 1lb........... times fair considering the disadvantages under Blossom came to the front and a grand race
Mr. Brutten 'o which the ponies ran. The sun appeared now home resulted between the plucky little chest-
Six faced the starter and got away after a and again and this, added in the good news nut and Lightfoot while Rascal drew ahead out from Suth Africa, produced smiling faces on of the ruck and ran into second place. Moller couple of false starts, Corbie and Forest King all bands. though the light north wind was rode a capital race throughout and won on the leading until the hill had been negotiated, very nipping at times. The improvement in post by a short length, there being the same when Sinbad and Charger drew up and on. the weather had tempted more ladies out too distance between second and third with the passing the Stand, were leading in
King lying well and their pretty race-day costumes lent colour fickl close up. The run home was capital, the order
jockeys riding for all they were worth and the up. The positions were the same going up the The win was e Back Stretch but after passing the Black Kuck ponies doing their utmost. most popular one, owner and jockey being Charger assumed the lead. At the Village, Mr.
Wuillumier cemmenced to ride and, bring Rose de France along on the outside, roped loudly cheered as they went off to the scales, Time.-3 m. 2 sec,
home an easy winner by fully four lengihs, Charger coming in some eight lengths astern of Sinbad. Bandolera had not arrived at time of going to press. Time-3.33
to the sccnc.
H. E. the Governor, Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G, and party were carly on the scene and His Excellency appeared to take a keen interest in the sport. Major General Gascoigne and Vice Admiral Seymour we also present, while Naval and Military officers were dotted about thickly everywhere. The band of the Royal Welch Fusiliers was present and played selections during the afternoon | which were much appreciated by all present, The crowd was greater than yesterday and the rails along the training track were lined by thousands of Chinese who appeared to takt Mr. Toeg's g. Tiber, 1st 4lb. Mr. Jones..... as keen, if not as intelligent, an interest in the Mr. John Peel's ig. Becchant, 10st 12th... racing as the Europeans. Outside the couse
The NAVY CUP, presented by officers of H.M. Fleet; second pony to receive half the en trance fees; for China pohics; Weight for inches as per scale; winners of one race at this meeting hs. extra; of two or more races, 7 lbs, extra; previous non-starters to carry 12st, entrance $to. One mile and a quarter.
Mr. Gresson 2
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that
-THURD DAY-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY-22ND
The GRAND STAND STAKES, value second pony to receive $50; third, $25; for China ponies bond fide griffins on date of entry; winners of one race 3 lbs, extra; of two races 7 lbs. extra and of three or note races 9 lbs. extra; subscription griffins non-winners allowed lbs; entrance 85. Once Round.
tion of commerce can only be carried out by numerous fast cruisers. This X'arliamentary Roturn ig misteading when it shows us to pos---- sess 130 cruisers completed, as their speeds are dot, Viven; but that many of them are worthless for either purpose is evident when we find included such ancient craft as our first- ironclad-the Warrior, and the obsolete training squadron. In 1888 a. grat, návalen authority-the-late. Achniral Hornly said we The CINESE CLUB CUP, presented second should require 186 craisers in time of war to pony to receive all the entrance fees; for protect our commerce stone. If we add so for subscription griffins of this season, 1899-1900; scouting purposes with our battleship squad- weight for inches as per scale previous win- ron, it is seen that that a36 cruisers are necess ners 7 lbs. extra; penalties accumulative:ary for this service, and to meet that determined entrance $5. One Mile, pa
altack upon our commerce which other maritime nations declare would be their policy in case of hostilities with this country. Only 13 cruisers are shown to be building by this return. We call upon the nation to demand greater efforts
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In this direction.
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The CHALLENGE CUP, presented by J. J. Bell
Irving, Esq.; value o guineas; for China ponies; to be won two years consecutively by a pony or ponies the bond de property of the same owner; first pony to receive 70 per 1 ceal.; second, 20 per cent, and third, to per(c). The reserve for an armed forca should approximate in number to the fighting" line. cent. of entrance fees; weight for inches
We have 100,000 officers and men in the Royal per scale; entrance (forced) $5, but optional Navy, but only a reserve of 26,000 for a com to subscription griffins of this season, 1899 plete mobilisation of our fleet, to fill up casual- 1900, One Mile and Three Quarters,2,a
ties and maintain a great struggle The LADIES' PURSE, presented; for all China The Mercantile Marine has always provided
ponies; weight for inches as per scale, wing
reserve to the Royal Navy'in time of war. It ners at this meeting other than subscription can only do so now to a very limited extent, be griffins 7 the extra ; unplaced ponies allowed cause of the enormous number of foreign sailors lbs; previous non-starters at this meeting contains. The British scarnan must be re 12 lbs. extraj entrance Si, Cuce Round Gringordinatirerent commercial nece THE BLAKE CHALLENGE CUP, presented by Colonial troops are showing their value for His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, GC.L.G. augmenting our home army. Our naval "re for subscription griffins of this season; 1899 serves could be supplemented in the same way. 1900; to be won twice by ponies the band There is a large number of seamen in Canada, file property of the same owner, or owners Australia and other Colonies who could be uti first pony to receive 70 per cent, of the en-lised by simple organisation as reserve for the trance fees; second 20 per cent; third so per Royal Navy. The expenditure required would cent.; weight for inches as per scale; winner be small compared with the result that would of the Valley Stakes and/or German Cup accrue to the Empire.dat 14 lbs. extra; winners of any other races 7 lbs. extra, penalties accumulative up to 14 lbs.; entrance fee $10. One mile. The PARSEE CUP, presented Fecond pony to receive $50; for China padies; weight for inches as per scale; winner of one race at this meeting 5 lbs. extra; of two or more races 7 lbs, extra; unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs. ; entrance Sio. One mile The PHAETON STAKES, valus Sajo; second pony to receive 70 per cent. of entrance fees third, 30 per cent for China ponies fond fideat griffins on date of entry; weight for inches- as per scale; previous winners at this meeting 5 lbs. extra: penalties accumulative; unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs.; subscription griffins of the season, 1890-1900, allowed 7lbs entrance $5. From the two mile post once round
and in.
The CONSOLATION STAKES, a sweepstakes of $5 each with 5150 added second pony to receive $100; for beaten China ponies: 2 this meeting; weight for inches as per scale, Once Round
Tae CHAMPION STAKES, with $500 added; for China ponies winners at this meeting only; a forced entry; entrance $20; winter of two races $30; of three or more $50; weight for inches as per scale. One Mile and a Quarter, The NIL. DESPERANDUM STAKES, n sweep
stakes of each with $50 added second pony to receive $50; third pony, $25; for beaten subscription griffins of this season, 1899-1900; weight for inches as per scale. Half a Mile,
PURSE SNATCHER CAPTURED
Taking twenty years as the time after which battleship in these days of rapid progress- passes out of front rank, we find this country possessess, France 25, and Russia11,completed, since 1879 This a bare equality to the two combined. Building we bave 17, France 4 and Russia 12. We have not the margin considered necessary by the Committee of Admirals, who reported in November 1888-confirmed by Cap
in Mahan as the actual teaching of the Spanish war to enable us to cope successfully sea with a combination of two other powers We therefore need-
On
(1) More battleships.
(a). To re-art with the best guns they can carry most efficient battleships now equip ped with obsolete ordnance, and to strike off- the list those not worth re-arming.
A considerable addition of the fastest *cruisers.
(4) A great increase to our Naval Reserves by (f) legislation to make the British Mercantils Marine sought, not shunned, by our own countryman, and (2) to bring within our ranks those colonial stamen who are willing to take their share in the defence of the Empire.
A Naval Supremacy is a matter of life and death to this country. We ask all citizens to assist our efforts to place it beyond suspicion.
H. SEYMOUR LOWER Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Navy League.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU- FACTURING COLD.
The following is the report for presentation. fo: the shareholders at the sixteenth ordinary Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Rolfe and her general meeting to be held at the office of the sister had been making some purchases at Lock General Managers on Thursday, 8th March, st Hink's and on leaving the shop Mrs. Rolfe was hoon — carrying her purse, containing about $30, in Annexed we have the pleasure to lay before r her hand. A Chinaman, evidently not of the shareholders the annual statement of accounts coolic class as he wore shoes was in hiding made up to the 31st December, 1899 The down the adjacent lane and as the ladies net profit including the balance brought for amounts (0 $211,054,30) The GYNKHANA STAKES, value $200 presented passed, made a grab at the purse. Fortunately ward from
ed to appropriate as fol by the Gymkhana Committes, added to the clasp of the purse caught in the glove and which it is pro sweepstakes of Sig each; for subscription the Chinatnan seeing he was foiled in his aws-To place to Reserve Fund $700,000,00 wo-next year's account ponies of any season; winners and previous attempt, ran off Mr. W. Kew, who from the To carry forwar
proposed to pay a dividend non-starters excluded; first pony to receive opposite side of the road saw the incident rave-11,05430 Ibis no 70 per cent.; second, 20 per cent; third, 10 chase. The Chinaman little thought that the in cash but as more funds are required to carry per centweight for inches as per scale. champion sprinter and footballer was on his larger stocks, in future and for further exten One Mile..
track and so attempted to out manoeuvre his sons to the factory at his been decided to raise pursuer. A stern chase is said to be a long the Capital to $500.000 by the conversion of Mr. Wuillumier 3 Mr. F. H. May's g. Tomthumb, tost últ
Mr. Crawford's chase but this one was not, as after dodging $10,000 out of the Reserve Fund, into capital, around in the mud on the Praya reclamation new abares for which will be issued to share Mr. Bukey's g. China Rose, 10st (alb........ Mr. Johnson o
Mr. Wuillumier ground the fugitive, made a bolt up the lane in holders. INTR
which Messrs. Douglas Lapmik's offices are, Contulling Committe-In accordance with Mr. Wheel, Rut's g. impahla, 10st 12lb.......
Mr. Hart Buck 3 with Mr. Kew very close on his heels. The the Articles of Association, Messia. Gillies, Chinuman then bolted, into a building and Lewis, Raymond and Shewan retire, but offer Mr. Cumming a Mr. Derick-Hunter's ra.Rescue, rostralb
for fe-election Mr. David's br. Diplomat, 10st 12lb ...........
Mr. Cummings o attempted to crawl through a small opening themse
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have been audited Mr. Moller or. Magpie's,d, Tartar, ost-12 Mr. Jones By this time the pursuer had caught hin uji
Enderson Arno and nabled him by his queue and a regular tug by Messre A good start was effected and Tiber and Mr. E. Kelly's g. Terra Verde, ost glb......
of war ensued. Jolm Chinaman having the ad-are recomiended for r Diplomat quickly went to the front, passing
vantage of holding on to a post while Mr. Kaw Mr. Cox o was able to put his fool against the post and give a strong, steady pull on the man's hair Kew con Mr. Johnsonquered and was successful 10st 12lb
on the open space by the Monument were the Mr. Buxey's w. White Rose, fist rib........ usual amount of Chinese open-air restaurants,
shows etc., including the famous big-headed | Mr. R. Wildman's g. Thistle, rist baby and the legless child. The enterprising
photographer was, of course present as also Mr. Hart Buck's g. Disespoir, 115 lb was the little boy who runs across the course
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Emerald; 115 at...... persited by the policeman.
On the 21st at 11.55 am. the barometer his
Just before the Savy Cup was run, a rumour fallen in the Nonb. Pressure remains higli over Chins, and a low area lies in E. Japan. Graspread, antist loud cheering, to the effect that dients slight on the coast, rather steep with Ladysmith had been relieved, but, as usualit
turned out to be a canard. strong monere in the N. past of the China Sen. FORECAST:Maderate N winds; duil
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE Melbourne Clearing-house returns for 1899 compared with 1898 shows an increase of £16,000,000
The SCURRY STAKES, a sweepstakes of $o each for China ponies bod fide griffins on date of entry; weight for indics as per scale .. winners 7 lbs, extra. One Mile. Mr. John Peel's b. Pilgrin, int ilb.........
Mr. Gresson Mr. G. H. Polts' is. Desert King, 11st álb Mr. David'sbr. Diplomat, jost 12lb
Mr. Crawford
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the Stand in that order with Beechnut a couple Mr. Wayfoong'a br. Reserve, 1ost
of lengths in the rear with Thistle and the
Mr. Moller o 12..........
rest in close attendance on him. The same Capt.-Barcroft's ch Cossack, 11st 1......... order was maintained in the Back Stretchi
but nearing the Black Rock, Beechnut com- Sir H. McMahon's ch, Sartow, menced to draw up on the leaders. Entering Mr. Alexander's w. Cocktail, 11st 4b the Straight, White Rose came ahead with a
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spurt and mn into second place, Thistle lying
quarry at the Central Police Mr. Walwyn o morning at the Magistracy the C
Mr. Brutton
Mr. Moller 3 fourth. Tiber won by half-a-length from Mr. Carruthers g. Woodpigeon, rost 13th...
Becchinut with White Rose a length behind.
Fire value of the Victorian butter exported in 1899 was £1,404,304, or double the value of Mr. Hermapp's d. Pedigree, ist b that exported in 1898.
Mr. Britton o Time.-2m. 57sec.
Dead-hest,
Mr. Burkill
brought up before Mr. Gompert to three months imprisonn labour for attempted co Kew being complimented by the prompt inaantin which he had
SHEWAN
Höngkon", "15th February,
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