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MANILA FORGERY

SENSATION.

WILSON REPORTED UNDER ARREST IN MAÇÃO.

EXTRADITION PLAN.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1929.

THE LINCOLNSHIRE DESCRIBED.

ELTON WINS SPLENDIDLY BY FINAL BURST.

A THRILLING FINISH.

London, Mar, 20.

YOUNG BRITISH STOWAWAYS.

THOUGHT BOAT WAS GOING TO ENGLAND.

LANDED IN HONGKONG.

Manila, Mar., 18.

That they were under the Im. Joseph L. Wilson, the alleged A huge field turned out for the pression that the a.a. Protesilaus "master mind" in the Peada Lincolnshire Handicap, the first was on its way to the British Isles: 200,000 forgery from the Sau of the season's classics, there be-instead of coming to Hongkong Carlos Milling Company is under ing no fewer than thirty-five run-was the explanation offered by arrest in Macao.

two stowaways who were charged before Mr. T. S.. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy this more ning.'

Positive information to this effect has been received by Acting Governor General' Gilmore'in 4 cable from John R. Nevins, chief of the secret service who is in China to capture Wilson.

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The result was a great surprise, Mrs. Foster's Elton winning" by a short head from Athford, and the favourite Miscou. Elton was a

The defendants, Robert Fisher complete outsider, starting at 100 (17), an Irish Ind, and Joha Branigan (18), an English youth, were charged with arriving in thè Unofficial advices stated that:

The start of the great race Colony on board the 8.8. Pro Wilson was under arrest in Amoy which is over The Straight Mile, tesilaus from Vancouver without but it later developed that it was was enveloped in a thick mist and the consent of the owners, in Macau, to which place it was

When asked if they had' any ex- reported several days ago that nothing could be sean of the run

ners until the first three furlongsplanation to make, Branigan said Wilson had fled.

had been covered when Garnock, that they "reckoned she was going with Steve Donoghue up was ob to the Old Country." nerved to be ahead of the field in

Inspector Ogg, who prosecuted, front to Miscou, Athford, Residue, said the Inde had apparently scen Umalopqgaas, John Silver, Irish Liverpool" on the stern of the Romance and Elton in that order ship and thought that she Was

Only meagre information was furnished Governor Gilmore by Mr. Nevins who stated ho would wire further details later. Up to a late hour last night no further word had been received.

Neving' cable camo, from Shameen. It read:"Wilson Arrested Macao. Leaving to-day Arrangemes made, by Consul General Jenkins for extradition. Will wire developments."

After half-way, Miacou, the entling for England. They were favourite, went to the front, fol- found a couple of days after the lowed by Umałopagaas, Garnock ship departed from Canada, where and Athford, with The Undis- Inspector Ogg. understood, they covered, Scintillation, Guards' had gone under the Farm Labour- Parade, Elton, Irish Romance, and Jing Scheme. Orosmade, in a bunch close be- The defendants were each"fined $50, or one month's hard labour in defnalt

The cable was interpretatod tohd. ! mean that Wilson was to be

Wrag was, however, unable to deported from Macao and that upon leaving the Portuguese pos-keep Miscou in front. The horse session he would be placed under was beaten a furlong from home arrest by Britisk nuthorities and and fell back when Elton and Ath- LON CHANEY AT THE extradited to the Philippines.

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BRITISH GLOVE PRODUCTION.

ford challenged. The finish was thrilling, Elton just pipping Ath- ford on the post. John Silver wus fourth and Irish Romance fifth. The result was as follows: The Lincolnshire Handicap, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs, each, with 1,000 sovs, added; for three-year-

QUEEN'S.

MASTER OF FACIAL EXPRESSION,

INCREASE POSSIBLY DUE TO olds and upwards; the lowest mental struggle,

SAFEGUARDING.

keen

A clown undergoing a

a struggle be- weight may be Gst.; the second to tween passion and sacrifice, is de- receive 100 Rovs. and the third 60 picted by Lon Chaney in the XOVA. out of the stakes. The feature attraction at the Queen's showing for the remainder of the week,

London, Mar. 20. Mr. H. G. Williams, Under-Straight Mile.. Secretary of the Board of Trade, Mrs. Foster'a Elton stated in the House of Comunions

Also ran:

Donoghue),

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Столя Chichester ..Saint Fortunate

In "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," which (Robertson)

is the title of the picture, Lon lo-day that according to particu: Mr. Barnett's Alhford .............. Chancy reveals how versatile he in lara supplied by the General

(Cordell) 2 in facial expressions. As a clown, Industrial Council of the glove Lord Benverbrook'a Miscou... whose business it is to amuse, making Industry, the quantity of

(A. Wragg)

Chaney in able to make the audi leather gloves produced in this

ence read from his features the country in the last quarter of

Capture Him (R)- 1925 was 1,020 dozen pairs, while chards), Guards Parade (James); mental agony of a silent sufferer. The story deals with the love the corresponding period of Harpist (F. Fox), Garnock (of the clown for a walf whom he 1928 it was 143,087 dozen pairs.

dopted in his early circus days. In regard to fahrle gloves, (Timmins) 24,069 dozen pairs were produced (Sirett), Orasmade Rochet), the girl grew, so the love changed from paternal affection to in the fourth quarter of 1925 and Songe (5...Wragg), Caporal absolute adoration. Meanwhile 67,024 dozen pairs in the corres- (Burns), Gulopin X (St. Leger), the girl becomes engaged to a Tommy. Asking (Baines). Irish wealthy aristocrat who is devot- ponding period of 1928.

(Packham) Residue Sir Basi Peto (to whose ques-Romance

ed to her and when the position is tion this statement was mate), in (Weston), Umalogagaas (Richard surveyed by the clown he makea reply suggested that the increase on). Musical Princo (Dine) the supreme sacrifice for the girl's of production was the result of Spot Cash (Rook), John Silver happiness. the safeguarding duties-British (Tidey),

The picture contains some won- Wireless.

(Mngee), Voltero (Caldwell), [derful photography, thanks to the Harpagon (Morris), Covent Garden introduction of what are known (Alford), County Guy (Berry).us "soft focus" effects. Cornwallis (Balch), Risen Star Young, a comparative newcomer (Jeffries), Scientillation. (Stephen-to screenland, plays the lending son), Nestorian (Lowry), Berkeley feminine role.. Bridge (Whitehouse), Marzipan (Trency), Treasure Island' (Adley), Minnie Ha Ha (Getlin), On Approval (Sharpe), Manto (Kimberley).

EMPIRE AIRSHIP

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ARRANGING FOR MOORING MASTS,

The Undiscovered

Betting: 100/1

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TREATIES SIGNED.

Loretta

Washington, Mar. 20.

London, Mar. 20,

Won by a short head; a length Replying to a question in the and half between second and

The Cancillation and Arbitra House of Commons, Sir Samuel

| third.

tion Treaties between the United Hoare, Secretary for Air, said he understood that His Majesty's

Elton; 33/1 States and Belgium have been Government In Canada were erect-Athford; 100/8 Miscou.-Reuter 'signed.-Reuter American Ser. ing in Montreal a mooring must for and British Wireless, the use of Empire Airships. It was hoped this would be completed carly in May.

His Majesty's government in South Africa had acquired a site for the erection of a mooring mast, whilst with regard to India it was expected that a mooring mast at Karachi would be completed during the summer-British Wireless,

HOME FOOTBALL.

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH LEAGUE RESULTS,

London, Mar, 20:

In the First Division of the English League, Bury, playing at home; defeated Birmingham by three goals to one.

Two matches were played in the Southern Section of the Third Division. Exeter entertained Newport and won by six goals to Jauch as "Clowns In Clover," from one, while Bournemouth, at home, the Adolphi Theatre, London; defeated Northampton by two. "Folles Bergere," the Moulin goals to nil.

Rouge success, "Oh Kay," the In the Sottish League, Queen's Hongkong theatregoers will delightful musical comedy from Park were at home to Kilmarnock welcome the news that the Ban- His Majesty's Theatre, London; and wan by two goals to nil.---- vard Musical Comedy Company is and "Tip Toes," from the Galety | Router.

to play a return songan commenc- Theatre, London.

ing Saturday March 30th. at tho' Miss Cherry Wilmot, the tile Star Theatre after a highly suc- Hongkong lady, has a leading part cessful ongagement in Shanghai, in "Lido Lady" while Miss Edna The big-London and New York Ray, the clever young dancer, will

FINE TO CLOUDY.

musical comedy, "Lido Lady," one be seen in a number of new The Royal Observatory reports of the best plays in the company's dances,

that the anticyclone central near repertoire, will be presented as tho Booking for the season is now Shanghai has strengthened slight opening number, and will be open at Moutrie's, and the Starly. Moderate, monsoon may be followed by other excellent revues Theatre.

expected along the South-cast the coast of China and over Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FREDERICK PERCY China Sea, The forecast. till FRANKLIN, at 1 and 8. Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria noon to-morrow Is-North-east Hongkong.

winds, moderate; fine to cloudy,

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AN

N UNUSUAL FILM OF THE CIRCUS, IN WHICH THE MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES" GIVES THE MOST. · REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE OF HIS CAREER!

LON CHANEY

With

LORETTA YOUNG

Here is a gripping story of the drama that stalks after the curlain descends. Masterfully acted by the greatest of char acter slars, and beautifully produced, it is the crown- ing triumph of Chaney's

career!

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THE LATE MARSHAL FOCH.

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The Story of Three Chorus Girls!

do EDMUND GOULDING Production

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TRENE MARY

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SALLY O'NEIL

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