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THE NEW 1937

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MADRID AERIAL BATTLES

FORTY PLANES IN FIERCE COMBAT

GOVERNMENT LOSSES

(Special to "Telegraph")

Avila, Feb. 20.

Two air bottles were fought over Madrid yesterday and are reported In Nationalist communiques. They were probably the biggest aerial dog- fights of the war.

In the first engagement, 40 pursuit planes fought one another two and A half miles high.

It is claimed that nine Government planes were shot down, two of them in flames. Two more planes were brought down during the afternoon and five were destroyed in a raid on Tardiente aerodrome.

The communique asserts that no rebel planes were lost

Meanwhile, Cuenca, becoming n big rear-line Government base, was heavily bombed by another fleet.

Government claims; on the other hund, state that six insurgent fighting machines were shot down during the day

And one big tri-motor Junker bomber, while only one Government plant disappeared during the course of an air battle.

To-day troops stormed the positions held by German volunteers with the insurgents in the Marata de Tojuna sector-Reuler Special.

GOVERNMENT PROGRESS

Madrid, Feb. 20.

The Government forces have Im- proved their position in the Cuesta de las Perdices aren, north-east of the capital, having occupied on Im- portant line of trenches ulong the

arunna rond. They hat

have

also occupied the heights around the village of EI Plantia, communding the Corinna road and the north railway,

According to an unconfirmed re- port, the Government forces in the south-western sector have dislodged the insurgents, who are dominating the Valencia road near Vacin Madrid, Important troop movements fre reported from Marunosn. where

General France is expected to launch

# new offensive.--Reuter.

REBELS ACTIVE

Madrid, Feb. 20. The rebels have concentrated their strength in the Marata-Perales sector, altempting to cut the Valenela highway. Using tanks and aero- planes, they pierced the loyalists" line near Perales, after overcoming strong resistance, lowever, it is uncertain whether the rebels are on the Valencia highway.

Post, Li

The

FINAL EDITION

Supreme Court

Hongkong Telegraph.

POUNDED 1881

No. 16187

六拜禮、號十二月二英港香

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20,

1937.日十初月正

GOOD DIVIDENDS

MARK OPENING

DAY OF RACES

Record Time Equalled

In

China Stakes Event

;

BINGLE COPY 19 CENTE $34.00 PER ANNUR

SHANGHAI BRITISH

STRIKE TROUBLE

MOB'S RAID ON

POLICE STATION JAPANESE NAVAL

MEN CALLED OUT

(Special to "Telegraph")

Shanghai, Feb, 20.

Three hundred Japanese blue-

the

jackets were rushed to the Excellent conditions prevailed for the opening day of Toyoda Cotton Mills, in the Hongkong Jockey Club's Spring Meeting to-day, and Western district, this morning to the large crowds which gathered at Happy Valley cope with strike disturbances.

The trouble began when more than witnessed some fine racing. The track favoured fast

a thousand striking Chinese cm- times, and in the China Stakes Bear Claw, ridden by Mr.ployees of the milie stormed Jessfield L. G. Frost, equalled the record of 1 min. 09.2/5 secs. for Police Station, which is situate near-

the mills, and injured a Chinese the five furlongs.

police officer.

Mr. F. Marshall started the Meeting in good style by winning the first two events. He brought home King's Warden in the Foochow Cup and then steered Araxy to victory in the first section of the Wongncichong Stakes, to pay backers the satisfac- tory return of $45.60.

Police reinforcements were sent to

the spot, and they succeeded in dis- Persing the strikers, thirteen of whom

were arrested.

It is reported that three of the mob were shot by the police before the Another good dividend was forthcoming when Mr. Pote-disturbance was quelled. Hunt brought in Expansion Time in the Maiden Stakes, to pay $53.

•

An even better dividend, 597.50, was paid by Lancashire Tich which Mr. H. M. Pih brought home to win the second section of the Wongnel- chong Staken, getting vletory by a neck over Atomic Star in a field of eighteen runners.

Good time, was also registered In the Sydney, Maiden Stakes, Mr. H.

C. Pil winning with Lancashire Chips in only 2/5ths of a second above the record for the six furlongs. Expectations were realised when

Urges League

For

Havoc Eve, ridden by Mr. D. S. LI, Mandate

won the Trial Plute, Onishing two lengths In front of. Commencement Bay, piloted by Mr. Frost.

In the Valley Stakes, Mr. N. Deitz was thrown from Mariposa, which came in third, after passing the post, and. was rather badly shaken.

In the Dally Double, the combina- tion of Lancashire Chips and Pugan Love paid $01.80,

All Colonies

London, Feb. 19.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Geoffrey Manders (Liberal) to-day proposed that the League Council should extend the mandatory system 1. THE FOOCHOW CUP.-Win-

to non-self-governing Colonics, ner $600. Second $250. Third $150.placing them under For China Ponies. One and a Half supervision, on the principle of the international

"Open Door" and equal opportunities. for all members of the League.

Milca.

Mr. Dynasty's King's Warden (181

lbs.) (Mr. F. Marshall) Mr. L. Dunbar's Wid Lite (101)

เ

2

Jbs.) (Mr. L. G. Frost) Mr. Li Shin-pang's Soldier of

Peace (168 lbs.) (Mr. F. LI) . .3 Four starters.

Won by short head; many lengths. Time: 3 min. 08.4/5 secs. Pari-mutuel-Winner $5.30. Places $5.10; $5.10.

2-THE

WONG - NEI - CHONG

$150.

Meanwhile, trucks carrying food other supplies are jamming the and roads leading to Madrid. The | STAKES.-(First Section)-Winner loyalists mäkin" ore

an effort to open an outlet north-west of Madrid and claim to have captured the Aravaca heights from the rebels who pre vlously dominated the Corunna road and the El Pardo highway.

The rebels began an at attack at Morala at midnight. The weather was excellent. Apparently, General Franco hopes to sever the highway within forty-eighty hours. Unitert Press.

NO “SPONGING” BY CANADA

WILL DEFEND OWN

TERRITORIES

$600. Second $250. Third For China Ponicy, Subscription Grif- fins of this Club of this Meeting. | Half a Mile.

Mr. T. M. Gregory's Araxy (155

lbs.) (Mr. F. Marshall) Mr. Why's National Anthem (155

lbs.) (Mr. H, C. Phh) Mra. Dunbar's Inca (155 lbs.)

(Mr. L. G. Frost) Eighteen starters,

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The reason for the strikers' raid on the Police Station is unknown, but it is apparently connected with recent strike disturbances.-United Press.

CASH SWEEPS LUCKY NUMBERS AT

THE RACES

'Below are winning numbers in the Cash Sweeps at to-day's Races:

05.

Race No. 1

No. 1147

067 717

$1,055.60 301.00 150.00

Unplaced ponics ($30 each); No,

No. 2120 033 217

Race No. 2

$710,00 205.00 102.00

Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos

773, 016, 499, 1744, 790, 1187, 642.

2100, 705, 2043, 1935, 1333, 580, 297,

Lord Cranborne regretted that the Government was unable to entertain2120. Mr. Manders' suggestion.-Reuter

Bulletin Service.

GALLANT MINER HONOURED

RISKED LIFE IN COLLIERY DISASTER

OFFICIALS MAY

Won by length and half; halt BE PROSECUTED

length.

Time: 1 min. 0.2/5 secs. Parl-mutuel: Winner $45.00. Places $14.20; $10.00; $13.70.

London, Feb. 19, The King has awarded the Edward Medal for Gallantry to Mr. J. E. 3-THE MAIDEN STAKES.-Win-Samuels, coal-cutting machineman, $300. Third in recognition of his coolness, courage нег $1,000, Second $200. For China Pontes, bona fide and qualities of leadership after the Griffins of this Mealing. Bix Fur cxplosion in Gresford Colliery

September, 1934. longs.

Mr. Li Po-chun's Expansion Time (161 s.) (Mr. J. Pote-Hunt) Mr. Eu Tong-sen's Potentate (158

Tbs.) (Mr. E. C. Leighton) Mr. L. Dunbar's Thunder Bay (101 s.) (Mr. L. G. Frost)... Twelve starters,

Ottawa, Feb. 20.

Im- Canada, at the forthcoming perial Conference, will not commalt herself to anything, and no action to involve her in war will be taken without the consent of Parliament, declared Mr. Mackenzie-King, the Prime Minister, at the end of a four-length

debate in defending the Cana- dian Government's appropriation "of $35,000,000 for defence.

sald Canada

Macing

her equality of

not uutus and simultaneously say that

status

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Won by length and half; halt

SYDNEY

$53.00.

Race No. 3

No. 2404

5972.30 299

277.80 -545

138.00 Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 1104, 1003, 220, 590, 1958, 2112, 1168, 123, 2140.

Race No. 4

No. 562

1154

» 2335

$1,030.70 206,20 148.10

Nos. 35, 280, 577, 2292, 2410, 1242, 700, 1913, 1794.

Unplaced ponies ($50 each):

Race No. 6

No. 910

$1,253.70

+

1014 1123

358.20 179.10

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ARMAMENT

IS NOT DIRECTED AGAINST JAPANESE

America Believed Unable To Match Naval Expansion

BUT POSSIBILITY OF RACE IN WAR PREPARATION SEEN

re-.

London, Feb. 20. British Certain correspondents' suggestions that the armament programme constitutes abandonment of Britain's traditionally friendly policy towards Japan, scouted in official circles here as "ridiculous."

It is pointed out that there is no change in Britain's policy towards Japan and that the reasons for the re-armament programme are those already given in the House of Commons, namely, the

to necessity for the country to bring her armaments up level commensurate with her responsibilities.

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The reasonableness of the British case is acknowledged in Europe. Even Germany and Italy are refraining from making any hostile comment.-Reuter.

Rowdies Cause Near Riot In Shanghai

Singapore, Feb. 20.

A meeting presided over by the Chinesa Consul, called to discuss the

New Life Movement, and to form a New Lite Movement Association, was thrown into an uproar when un- known persons threw ink boilles,

chairs and fire-crackerS into the

crowd.

Two were injured in the wild con-

fusion which ensued and the culprits.

escaped,

Subsequently the meeting decided to form an association. United Press.

BLOOMS TO BEAUTIFY HONGKONG

Unplaced ponies (550 each): Nos. THOUSANDS OF NEW

138, 14, 2008, 2403.

SHRUBS PLANTED

Race No. 6

H

in

No. 500

$1,251.00 2318

357.00 2520

170.80 Unplaced ponies (350 each): Nos. 2359, 3337, 2535, 3326, 1142, 21, 3024, 1200, 747, 1002, 2527, 2986, 930, 509, 245.

ALONG TRAM

PEAK LINE

Race No. 7

No. 3540

H

2995 1302

Mr. Samuels, who was highly com mended In the report on the accident by the Chief Inspector of Mines, re- 2 cently published, was one of six survivors of the disaster, in which 205

He led his comrades

n

$1,016.30 401.80 $230.00 Unplaced proates' ($50 each): Nos. 2207, 2350, 1526, 1831, 3353, 2330,

persented, arduous and dan-2768, 2318.

gerous escape through a disused road, encouraging them and staying behind to assist strogglers at a time when any delay was fraught with grave personal. risle.

the

Race No. 3

. No. 3532

Race No. 9

$1,828,40 Time 1 min..28 secs.

038

522.40 Pari-mutuel: Winner

1735

201.20 Places $13.70; $0.10; $10.00.

The disaster will be discussed in Unplaced ponies ($50 each): 4.- THE

MAIDEN

the House of Commons on Tucsiny 2545, 1056, 2324, 2870. STAKES (First Section)-Winner next, on

a motion tabled by $250. Third $150. Labour Party expressing deep.con for $750. Second

Grimng For Australian Ponies.

cern. at the conditions revealed by the this Meeting, Six Furlongs.

Inquiry and the opinion that a grave responsibility rests upon the country Mr. L. C. L.'s Gypsy Love (164

Ibs.) (Mr. D. 5. Lİ)

1and Parliament to secure maximum.

safety in mines.

If Canadu did not for herself, she would be simply sponging. By defending Canadian territory, she would be making a contribution to the defence of all democracies.

A motion of no-confidence 'was de- feated by 191 votes to: 17.----Reuter:

TITLE HOLDER TRIUMPHS

New York, Feb. 19. Freddie Steale, world's middle- weight champion bocording to the. American Associations", classification, war on points against Eddle Risko In'a dfteen-round title: bout hero to-

day-Router.

Mr. Wayfoong's Home Brew (152

Us.) (Mr. H. M. Pin) ... Mr. L. Reldy's Such Fun

154.) (Mr. Y. T. Fung) Twolve starters.

of

2

(152

3

Won by half length; three lengths, Time: min. 21,145 sec. Pari-mutuel: -- Winner $12.40. Places $6.40; $6.00 $15.

3-THE CHINA STAKES.---Win- ner $100, Second $200, Third $150. For China Ponles. Five Furlongs, Mrs. Dunbar's: Bear Claw (181

̄ 158;) (Mr. L/O; Frost) shave Mr. Li Shiu-pang's Soldier of

According to the newspapers, the prosecution of some of the colliery officials and miners concerned, for breaches of the Mines Acts, which have been under consideration, is Ukely-British, Wirelessy.

Mr. Hem's Gladiator (158 lbs.)

(Mr. V. Necda) Seven starters.

Won by length and half; short head.

Time:-1 min: 02.3/5-pecs. Pari-mutuel:-Winner $0.10. Places

15.40; $5.60.AMAN Babes (Continued on Page 81)

$0.201 Britain (101 lbs.),(Mr. HC.

Pih):

Nos.

No. 2000

$2,671.20 1051

703.20 1676

381.60 Unplaced ponies:($100 each): Nos. 1407, 081, 2934, 2703, 888, 1286, 2527; 3074. 3010, 1005, 2002, 1140.

Race No. 10

No. 2150.

$1,480.80 .#20 -

424.00 201

212.40 Unplaced ponies ($30 each): Nos. 3067, 3463, 550, 58, 2020, 2404, 2023, 1995, 453, 1338, 1208, 864, 131.

Race. No. 11

No. 2803

2741! 3082.

$1,704.70 004,20 120.05. 79.

120.05 Unplaced ponies ($50 each); Nos. |3024, 09,490, 293.

WILL IT BE PEACE OR WAR

Washington, February 19. Opinion is divided respecting the result of the British Some believe the stupendous re-armament proposals. expenditure is designed as a warning to nations who thought to outstrip Britain in naval development. These could only be the United States, Japan and Russia. No others are capable. But, paradoxically, some constructive.. discussion of peace and disarmament may result from the British decision, it is felt.

On the other hand, it is held, neither Italy nor Ger- many dares to disarm. They may therefore be compelled. to launch into war immediately, and it is considered that. they have been preparing for hostilities for years. Atten- tion is drawn to the fact that neither Herr Adolf Hitler nor Signor Benito Mussolini have yet achieved any objec- tive to justify their huge military establishments.— United Press.

U.S. May Enter Race

Washington, Feb. 10. A warning that the United States Government may be forced to act soon, was made by President Roose- velt to-day, referring to the shortage

VICTORIA'S GOOD POSITION

of steel for naval construction. He DOING WELL AGAINST

added that he did not know whether new legislation would be necessary. Meanwhile, Miss Frances Ferking Secretary for Labour, stated that the chances of obtaining steel bids were Improving.

THE M.C.C.

Melbourne, Feb, 20. The MCC. first innings in their to A match against Victoria came

In the House of Representatives, close before lunch to-day for 187 the Speaker, Mr. Bankhead, declared runs. he was opposed to the United States entering into an armaments race if it could be avoided.

Surveying Dockyards

With the score 180 for 3.overnight,. the visitors only added a further 18. Ames added Ave to his overnight total, being out for 64.

Thousands of shrubs of the exotic

A survey of American dockyards, Ames was at the wicket for two Scarlet Azaleas, planted by the both naval and private, is planned by hours and his score included seven Botanical and Forestry Department Mr. Charles Edison, Under-Secretary4%. He played a chanceless innings. along the Peak Tramway line, will of the Navy, in view of the possible McCormick took three wickets for bloom this spring.

decision of the Government to build 35. These shrubs, which produce one the United States Navy up to the

of the most beautiful flowers of Hong-British Navy's level.

and

Before lunch, Victoria had lost one s

kong, have been planted as part of The Navy Department favours wicket for 38 runs. the new Scenic Development scheme maintaining naval parity with Great At the ten interval, Victoria were announced by the Government re- Britain, at least as far as titleships 144 for the loss of two wickets. cently.

are concerned, in order aut to dis-

_At_the_tea interval, Gregory was turb the British, American Japanese ratios. But it is under 53 not out. Rain set in after tea and stood there is considerable doubt

Reuter whether the capacity of American prevented further play to day. shipyards will be adequate to match the British increases, especially in the current year.-Reuter.

A small sum of money was set aside in this year's estimates for the purpose of beautifying the Colony, More money, it is believed, will be spent on this work next year.

In addition to planting these shrubs along the Peak Tramway track, the Botanical and Forestry Department had been doing extensive work in the vicinity of Pokfulam Valley. Ap- proximately 4,000 lowering shrubs have been planted since the begin- ning of the year.

The land on either side of the Peak tramway is Crown property.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

STILL TALKING NEUTRALITY

STOP PRESS

New Stables Plate-Diana Bay, 1; London, Feb. 19. Cossack's Beauty, 2; Honeymoon. The Non-Intervention Sub-Com- Eve, 3,. mittee met for two and a half hours this evening.❤

Los Angeles, Feb. 10.

"It is understood that Britain' and Senator William McAdoo's daugh- Portugal are still discussing detalls ter, Ellen, has flied divorce proceed of the control schemo, by which ings against Anfael Lopez Deonate. British observers would be placed in Sho asks for the custody, without Portugal.

support, of their eight-month-old. After discussing the question of son. Her husband to a brother of zones for naval patrols, it was de- Mirs. West, of the Max Factor com- cided to adjourn the discussion until pany in Manila.-United Preut. Monday-Router.

Race No. 12

No. 1400

1076

3207

$1,007.00 870.80 285.40

Unplaced pony ($50) No. 1888.