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BRITAIN'S SQUAD FOR OLYMPICS

130 START TO TRAIN

L

BUT 66 Will Go

London,

Under the watchful eyes of a special committee about 130 British track and field athletes are preparingi for the Olymple Games.

They are the candidates hated by the Amateur Athletle Association from whom the Anal team will bej chosen nor: July, two weeks before the team leaves for Germany. A maximum of three competitors for each of the 22 Olymple track and field events will be sent, and every one of them must be capable of atlaining the standard of the sixth; competitor in the 1828 Amsterdam

games.

Looking down the lab, it is fairly! cásy to pick out, those men who *tand best chances of election, particularly in the more populari events, such as the sprints and thei middle-distance races.

The representation in such races n the 400 and 800 metres, in which Britain hitherto has scored chief Olymple

particularly strong.

is AUGCCABEA,

ROBERTS CRACKS QUARTER MILER

Among the candidates for the 400 metres is W. Roberts, who in a sea-

THE

"HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.MONDAY,

SHANGHAI RACING OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Fifth Day's Rosults Of Spring Meeting

Shanghai, May 9,

The following are the fifth day's results of the Shanghal Spring Race Meeting:

1st Race

1, Princo Of Thrustera (John Sparko);

2, Esquire (A. W. Raymond);

8, Skip Lt (E. . Holgato).

2nd Race

2nd

1. Navy Ribbon (V. V. Needa); 2. Storm Cloud (M. Forske);

3. Gypsy Light (C. Encarnação). 3rd Race

1. Cumshow Mom (L. H. Wade); 2, Bleak Morn (V. V. Needs); 3. Prince of Statesmen Sparke).

4th Race

(John

1, White Major (John Sparke); 2. Mighty Light (L, H. Wade); 3, White Lotus (A. A. White).

5th Race

1. James Pigg (G. R. Botelho); 2. Staunton (A. M. Jenssen); 3. Cabaret Eve (F. Marshall).

6th Race

1. Ben Lomond (I. R. Holgate): Wonder Light (A. N. Dallas);

CATHOLIC CELEBRATION AT

ST. TERESA'S

In all Catholic Churches yesterday, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima'wWAS celebrated, and special servicos were | held.

ITALY ANNEXES

ETHIOPIA

ITALIAN KING AS

EMPEROR

"It was on this day in 1917 that

Home, May 9. The Fascist Grand Council met at three little children in the Portuguese 10 am. yesterday and rose at 10.10, town of Fatima, saw the apparition

of Our Lady while they were attend-after which the Cabinet met for three Mussolini then ing their flocks on the countryside," minutes. Signor says a Catholic writer in recording made a speech to a huge crowd and the event. "They saw the heavenly announced the offelal decree plac- vision on the same date for six confuli sovereignty of Italy.

Ing the Empire of Ethiopia under the secutive months,"

The news of the apparition brought crowds to the

spot, and many of these pilgrims were favoured with the sight| of Our Lady. In a short space of time, all Portugal was talking of Our Lady of Fatima, and crowds Rocked there to pray, to seek cures and to return thanks for favours rocalved.

The Mayor of the town was against the public demonstrations, and "even went so far as to imprison the three shepherd children for causing dis. arder.

King Victor Emmanuel assumes the title of Emperor of Ethiopia,

Abyssinia will be ruled by a Governor General with the title of

And Viceroy

the Governors Eritrea and Somaliland will be un- der him...

Marshal Badoglia will be Viceroy of Abyssinia.-Router.

A Fascist Empleo

But every sort of opposition, it is

Rome, May 10. recorded, only served to increase the Signor Mussolini in the course of devotion of the people, so that when, his speech said, "Italy has at last got after careful Investigation, theher Empire, a Fascist Empire, which Church approved of the devotion, the bears indestructible signs of the de- number of pilgrims she gathered at termination and the power of the Fatima increased year after year, un- Roman emblem.

thousands.

3, The New Chine (C. Encarnacao).il now they number several hundred

7th Race

1. Don Ernesto (L. H. Wade); 2. White 3. Snow Liter (V. V. Necta);

(C. B. Moller).

8th Race

1. Black Michael (L. II. Wade); 2, Epsom (II. R. Holgute);

3 White Wine, (V. V. Needa).

9th Face

1. American Ribhon (V. V. Neada);

2, Zauberfels (T. Schneider); 1, Gold Cup (L. H. Wade).

10th Race

1. Kangar (H. Maitland); 2, Asti (F. Marshall);

, Autumn Light (C. Encarnacao).

11th Race

1, Bitter Sweet (G. R. Botelho); 2, Hwangchow (John Sparko):

of victories In 1936, put up a now German record of 477 for the quarter-mile. This time was only once beaten last year, by Eddie O'Brien on the Princeton track with 473 Another quarter-miler is A. G. K. Brown, of Cambridge Univeralty, who is hailed here as a potential, Windy Light (C. B. Moller). world-beater. As a freshman he two long-standing Cani- mshed bridge records, one for the 440 yards and one for the half-mile. Ilis best time in 1936 was :48.1 for the quar- tor.

These two are almost certainties for the team, and Brown is also spoken of as a likely entrant for the 800 metres, in which event J. C. Stothard is the outstanding cane. didate. Stothard's best time in an undefeated 1935 season was 1 minute, 53.3 seconds.

Another half-miter is J. V. Pow-TT.

12th Race

1. Wet Morn (Mafoo);

2. Red Ronald (Mafoo);

3. Turnberry (Mrfoo).~Reuter,

EXCHANGE

TO-DAY'S OPENING

QUOTATIONS

ell, who, despite the fast time of 1Demand minute, 62 seconds, finished seventh T.T. Shanghal in the 800 metres nt Los Angeles in T. Singapore 1032.

SQUAD OF 25 TRAINS

Selling

TT. Japan T.T. India (T.T. San Frisco New York:

Twenty-five men are training for. Java these two events alone.

Likely choices in other chief events

are:

T.T. France

TT. Manll

T.T. Bankok

T.T. Saigon

106 metron-A. W. Sweeney, English sprint | T.T. Lisbon champion, W. Naligeley and K. 5. Duncan

All three recorded "best" times of 139 Jal 4 m/s. L/C.

Duncan,

whi Ir rx-resident nl

Oxfunt University Athletic Club, trimmed 4 m/s. D/P. the Harvard and Yale aprinters by more 6 m/s. L/C.

Buyler

tlun two yards in 12 weande, Inst summer m/s. San Francisco &

200 metres-8. C. Wonderson, who won the │' New York AAA championship mile, beating Jack 4 m/s. France

Lovelock at his own feat freshing tactles. Bar Silver (Ready) best time in 1935 was 4772, but be in term proving fast.

110 metre hundies-D, '0. Finlay, British Empire and English champion for the 120

Bur Sliver (Forward)

New York-London

"It is an Empire of peace, because, Every year sees the Feast of Our Italy wants peace for herself and for Lady of Fatima celebrated with en-all; but we shall defend it againat thusiasm at the local Church of St. anyone who oppose us with arms.

afternoon

Teresa ut Kowloon Tong. The "This Empire is the goal to which Church

yesterday

presented for 14 years the erruptive energies of an animated sceno a

of hundreds local Portuguese and Chinese Catho- been disciplined. This is the tradi- the young generation of Italy has lies gathered for the religious ob- tion of tome, which, after conquer- ervances organised for the occasioning, associated defeated peoples with

In the morning a solemn Pontifical High Mass was celebrated, followed her destiny. by the Benediction of the Most Bless- ed Sacrament. A Procession was held in the afternoon and included Boys Scouts, Girl Guides, pupils from of the future Catholic Colleges and schools, repre- "WI you be worthy of 11?" sontatives of Catholle organisations A roar of assent rose from the formen and women, and the Cathe-crowd.

clergy.

"This closes a period of our his- tory and opens another with an im mense dvorway' towards possibilities

men to life and

Impressive music was rendered by Signor Mussolini said, "This cry is the Filipino Band and the Statuo of like a great path which binds you Our Lady of Fatima was carried In before God and procession. Hundreds of Catholics death.” took part.

The crowd throughout the speech After the procession, a service was held in the Church, conducted by the showed such frantic enthusiasm that Rev. Father A. Riganti. An Irmpit. Il Duce could hardly innke one sen- ing sermon was preached by the Rev.tence without being interrupted by Father T. Conney, S.J., and the Bene bursts of applause,-Reuter. diction of the Blessed followed.

Sacrament

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DOWN BY LORRY

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Fear Cases in History

Rome, May, 10. Mussolini shouted the announce- ment to those in the crowded streets; to millions more by radio all over the nation, "Ethiopla's destiny is seated to-day"

Ho

announced one of the

few cases in modern history in which

LI Ming, 21, cook, was discharged when he

was brought before Mr. one holion has conquered and an-

474% Balfour at the Central Police Court 4.95 on Saturday charged with having

047a warning device other than a bell OPEN AIR SERVICE 142a on his bicycle. Sub-Inspector Mist

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explained the defendant had An

electric horn operated by a dynamtu, as well as a bell,

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH

INNOVATION

"It is stated in regulations that no other warning device except a bell is allowed to be fitted

to a bicycle", said the Police officer.

An original idea designed to enable Child Injured .5.00 A seven-year-old girl, Chan Kwai Hongkong people to combine religious 120ing, was

observance with to the Govern-being in the open-air, found practical the pleasure of .20ment Civil

received when she

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admitted

4.08 ing from on Friday' auffer-form in the service conducted by the i

-yard ·hurellech Wald-to-be-faster- hurdler-in -One case, of ̈Measles was reported

Europe. It time In 1935 was 14.9, only.

the to the local

Health authorities

3 second nuleide G. Halin time for shorter distance at Law Anszeles.

The following athletes find be perfor ances in Geld events in 1936, must therefore have most chance of selection. This year:

1igh Jump-6. R. West, & feet. 3 inchen Ilroad Jump-E. Boyer, 24 feet, 2% Închem. Ppin Vaali-Y. 1. Welmler, 12 feet, 6

inches.

Hop, Riep and Junip-F. Boyer, 46 feet, 344 inchra:

Shot Pot- I Howisnul, 46 feet:

inclics.

Discu-W. A. Land, 139 frek, à incl. Hammer M. C. Nokes, 11 feet, a inches, Javelin W. A. Land, 191 fret, 1291⁄2 inches,

Saturday.

A whist drive and tombola will be held at the Sergeants' Mess, Murray Barracks, to-night (Monday),

To-morrow is Ladies' Day at the Rotary Club. The speaker will be the President, Rotarian L. Forster, and his subject, "A Glance at Four Provinces of China."

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Higgs, in the grounds of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon at 9.num.-yesterday.. A Chinese blind girl was knocked The Vienr told

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church service. WICH this new Grrangement he hoped to attract these absentees, as the Inteness and coolness of the hour made it possible for those who spent the day bathing

to attend.

He had attended similar services on the racecourse at Shanghai where large numbers of people attended. If the idea caught on here he intend- ed holding the services regularly during the summer months instead of the Military band concerts which he organised last year.

A congregation of over 120 people attended yesterday evening's service ut St. Andrew's, The well-known hymns, "Glorious things of They are spoken". "Jesus shall reign", "Jesus, lover of my soul" and "The King of Love" and Psalm 23 were sung, the Lesson being read by Colonel C. St. G. Kirke.

The Vienr conducted the service. from a platform and behind, in a aemi-circle, were the choir. Mr. Rupert Baldwin was at the plano naslated by Mr. L. E. Kirby (violin). The congregation sat under a nel- work of coloured lights.

The Vicar preached an interesting sermon on happiness, which he said, was the most popular and most im- portant subject in the world today. Everybody strived after happiness and everybody had fils, or her, own ideas about attaining it. To live God-like, he said, was the only way, and there was, no substitule,)

9p.m. Approved

Before the Blessing was pronounc ed, at the request of the Vicar, there was a show of hands as to whether 9 p.m. was a suitablo time for the service. There was a

unanimous response and the Vicar announced that a similar service will be held next Sunday evening at that time,

At the conclusion of the service an orchestral concert was given by Mrs. LE. Kirby (piano), Mr. Kirby, Mr. Evans, Miss Norn Flint and Miss Brown (violins).

Mrs. R. C. S. Bates sang a solo, "The Lord is my light" and Miss Flint gave violin solo. Mr. Baldwin accompanied.

The concert finished with the hymn, "Abide with me", sung by all present

The Vicar expressed thanks to the

artistes and announced that a special

MAY 11, 1936.

Mackintosh's calling!

nexed another.

The annexation is in defiance of the League, Britain and France, The League Council meets on Mon- day to consider a fait accompli by which Italy is in full sovereignty of 330,000 square miles and 10,000,000

persons,

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Il Duce challenged the world thwart annexation and he said that he will defend Ethiopia "against any one with Italy's blood."

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Ethiopian population."

Emperor of Etlilopla The King has issued a Royal de-

Rome, May 10. cree appointing Marshal Badoglio es King Victor Emmanuel assumed the Governor General, with the title of title of Emperor of Elopia im-

Viceroy with full powers."-Unitedmediately. Press.

200,000 People

Rome, May 10. It is estimated that 200,000 people Venezia to gathered in the Piazza heat Signor Mussolini's historie an- nouncement,

It is noteworthy that Signor Mus-. solini's speech did not mention the League or any other Powers with interests in Abyssinin,

It is presumed that Baron Alolsi

will refuse to discuss the Abyssinian question at Geneva on Monday and The garrison of Rome was drawn (deny the right of Mr. Waldi Marian, up round the tomb of the unknown the Ethiopian delegate, as a "subject" of the new Emperor and claim that soldier.

Buildings in the square were litho, Aloisi, alone reprosents Abyssinia. with torches and hundreds of electric --Reuter,

Victor Emmanuel bulbs. All the streets in the centre

Washington, May 10. of the city were blocked with the

Signor Mussolini spoke for eleven minutes, "The Italians have created with their blood an Empire which will make fecund with their they work.

"It is an Empire of peace because Italy wants peace for Itself and for all and only goes to war when dense traffic. The atmosphere was King Victor Emmanuel's" added forced.

itense with expectation, the church title elevates him to position heid "Italy will create the Empire for bells pealing at intervals.-Reuter's at present only by the rulers of Bel- civilisation and humanity of the 'Special.

tain and Japan.-United Press.

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