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Officials Fear Spread Of China Drug Traffic as

Shanghai, Feb. 15, Smuggled narcotics, brought into the towns and hamlets of North China by Korean and

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GOOD DIVIDENDS MARK OPENING DAY OF RACES

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THE WONG - NEI - CHONG. STAKES. (Second Section) --Win- ner $600., Second $250. Third $150. For China Ponles, Subscription Orlf- An of this Club of this Meeting. Half a Mite.

Mr. Lancashire's Lancashiro Tich

(162 lbs.) (Mr. H. M. Plh) .. Mr. C. N. K's Atomic Stor (152 lbs) (Mr. Ip 'Kul-ying) **** Mr. F.

C. Hall's Aramis (157 lbs.) (MC L. G. Frost)

Elghteen starters.

Won by neck; a length.

Time: 69.3/5 secs,. Parl-mutuet; Winner

$97.30.

of

Japanese traffickers, are leaving | Places $43.40; $53.20; $10.50. in their wake an appalling mase

7. THE SYDNEY MAIDEN of mentally demoralised and STAKES (Second Section)-Win- physically ailing humanity, Di-ner $750, Second $250. Third $150. rector Wu Lion-teh of the Na- For Australlum Ponies, Grims tional Quarantino Service has this Meeting. Six Furlongs reported after a tour of inspec- Mr. tion through Tientsin, Chin- wangtao and Tangku.

The drug traffic, he said, is now "big business" in North China Trains are filled with farmers, shopkeepers and gentry who have been physically and mentally ruined by morphine.

Lancashire's Lancashire Chips (152 lbs.) (Mr. II. c. Pini

Mrs. Dunbar's Aztec (152 185.)

Mr. D. Black)

Mr. F. C. Hall's Katinko (187

bs.) (Mr. L. G Frost) Eleven starters.

THE

2

Won by two lengths; two lengths. Time: 1 min. 17.4/5 secs. Pari-mutues: Winner $44,20, Places $8.10; $0.10; $7.90.

HONGKONG

SATURDAY, . FEBRUARY 20, ..1937.

TELEGRAPH.

QUEZON GETS BIG WELCOME

GENERAL GODLEY IN HONGKONG

NEW YORK HONOURS ARRIVAL

of

New York, Feb, 19. Senor Manuel Quezon, President of the Philippines, freely discussed to- day the limitations of the Philippine Courts but declined to express an opinion regarding the current United States Supreme Court controversy,

He said that at his conference with President Roosevelt shortly he would be talking "purely domestic affairs."

The Filipinos' company of the American Legion neted as guard of honour at the station when President Quezon arrived and a band played the Philippines' National Anthem and A motor that of the United States. parade then took the visitor to

his hotel.

NO ARMY TALKS. President Quezon stated that the estabilshment of Army bases in the Philippines would not be discussed in hla talks with President Roosevelt. He said the Philippines Supreme Court was the last court of appeal in the Islands, and it only invalidated a two-thirds vote. Asked law through whether he believed that the two- thirds rule might work in the United States, President, Quezon said: "We are not yet educated ourselves, so I don't want to come here and educate You." you.'

travel freely from Mukden to Tientsin For China Ponies, bona fide Griffins here shown arriving at the Polo believed, be naturally beneicial to

of this Meeling.

Customs officials report that each day lorge group of traffickers. carrying sizeable cargoes of drugs, and other North China points where they market their wares to peasants and

shopkeepers.

and

Disarmed Japanese edict

by often attacked by the Nipponese "ronin" or muscle-men who protect the drug-dealers, the preventive of Beers of the Customs have been help- jess to stop the mounting trade in morphine. The low price and com- parative small bulk of the drug hove increased its use. Many of the pur- chasers are sold to be boys and giris of

school age.

as

The traffic is said to originate at large morphine factories in Mukden, Dairen and Harbin, with distribution centres at Chirwangbao, Shanhaikuon and other towns. Molor trucks well as trains are used for the trans- for of the drugs, with Customs and Chinese police officials unable to con- duct systematic

allegedly searchick, because of Japanese insistence on "rights" of Japanese subjects.

ed

Chinese henius al

authorities, concern-

over the Increased "morphintza-

tion" of the. North

China populace,

are particularly alarmed at the ten-

8--THE TRIAL PLATE-Winner $1,000. -Second $300. Third $200.

One and Quarter Mr. Eve's Havoc Eve (102 s.)

(Mr. D. S. Li)

Miles.

Mr. L. Dunbar's Commencement Bay (161 tha,) (Mr. L. G. Frost)

Mc. Eu Tome-sen's Rob Roy (101 D.) (Mr. E. C. Leighton) ... Seven starters.

General Sir Alexander Godley is

Ground yesterday to carry out his Anal inspection of the 1st Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifics, of which re- 1 piment he has been Colonel for

nearly

years. (Photo: Stof Photographer).

2

3

Won by two lengths; two lengths. Time: 2 min. 344/5 sec. Pari-mutuel - Winner $7.50. Places $5.70; $0.00; $13.60,

9.—THE VALLEY STAKES-

Winner $1,000. Second $300. Third $200. For China Ponics, Subscrip- on Griffins of this Club of this Meeting. Six Furlongs,

Mr. LCL's Pagan Love 1s.) (Mr. F. Marshall) Mr. Gordus' Gordito (158

(Mr. V. C. Sung)

Mr.

Sunshine's Mariposa bs.) (Mr. N. Deitz)

Fifteen starters.

Won by half length; neck. Time: 1 min. 31.3/5 secs. Pari-mutuel: - Winner

dency of the drug to spread south-Places $7.70; $14.00; $33.50, ward.-United Press,

FRANCE GREETS

ROTARY IN JUNE

15

BRITISH TROOPS ENGAGED

CALLED TO QUELL TIBERIAS RIOT

(155

1

s.).

(152

3

tine disturbances ended,

$11.70.

10-THE OLD COURSE HANDI-

CAP-Winner $400. Second $250. Third $150, For China Ponies that have started in at least five Extra

Ponies classified "A", "B" and "C"

Meetings of this Club during 1930. Classes as at 31st December, 1030, barred. One and a quarter Milles.

.1

2

Mr. Lan's Night View (108 Ms.)

(Mr. T. L. Wong) Mr. H. A. Browning's Sylvandale (101 lbs.) (Mr. L. G. Frost) . Mr. L. Reidy's Pride of Tsingtao

(158 188.) (Mr. Y. T. Fung) 3 Sixteen starters.

Nice, Feb. 10. Rotarlans from the United States, South

virtually America,

every country in Europe and many from Asia will assemble on the Cote d'Azur - in June to celebrate their annual convention. The mass gather- ing will take place in Nice, France's fifth largest city and world-known tourist centre, from June 4 to 11 in-Places $15.90; $28.20; $22.40. clusive

Won by three lengths; two lengths. Time:-2 min. 37 secs. Pari-mutuel - Winner $36.00.

11 THE BENDIGO STAKES.—

A "Rotary Flotilla" composed of Winner $600. Second $250. Third eight ocean liners will steam out of $150. For Australian Ponies classi- New York and other American ports ed "A" Class as at 31st December, next May, carrylag more than 4,000 1938, One Mile.

American Rotarians to the conven- Mr. Way's Saucy Face (144 lbs.) tion. They will disembark their pas (Mr. H. C. Pih) ́....... sengers at English, French and | Mr. V. M. Grayburn's Italian ports, from which points the pilgrimage to Nice will continue by land, with tourist visits on the way.

FIRST FRENCH CONVENTION

This will be the first time that the Rotary Club. has held its internation- el convention in France, and French Hotarians are planning a welcome which will be remembered for many years. Although the Rotary move- ment dates only from 1921 in France. when the first club was formed in Paris, it has spread quickly and to- day includes many business men, professional and political leaders in its ranks,

Many French cities, Bordeaux, Avignon, Saint-Malo, Angers, Mar- seilles-io mention a few-now have thriving Rotary circles, and the Rotary wheel is almost picuous on French lapels as the war rosette.

ng cons-

A mutual trade treaty would, he both countries after the Philippines had attained independence,

Commenting on the status of the Philippines nation, President Quezon said: "I don't want to

to appear to blow my own horn, but we are developing gold mines, and corporations are being formed. There is a feeling of confidence in the Government, and despite a feeling of pessimism in some quarters there is a 1

of

U.S. FLEET PLANNING WAR GAME

200 VESSELS WILL JOIN MANOEUVRES :

Washington, Feb. 19. It is ofcially announced that the entire United States fleet of appro- almately 200 combat vessels will leave for annual manoeuvres in the North Pacific, covering a triangle of approximately 2,000,000 square miles, commencing April 16, The apex of the manoeuvre triangle is the Aleu- tian Islands, and the west corner is Midway Island.

The manoeuvres will last' six weeks.

warships will leave from San Diego and San Pedro, sweeping in a great fan-shaped formation, as far the 180th meridian. But they will not cross it. Thus they will Japan that this line shall tacitly be respect unwritten agreement with regarded as the boundary to all war

games.

the

Omelats are secretive respecting fleet, but it is known that all air- the problems to be tackled by the craft from Hawall and bases will be included-United Press.

LEAGUE MATTERS

mainland

LICENSED. BROTHELS

DISFAVOURED

Geneva, Feb. 19. The Secretary General of the League has received a telegram from

capital to the 15/dous flow the Iraq Government informing him

Egypt's

Intention

that it had sent the Royal Egyptian President Quezon will leave for Government a cordial invitation to Washington on Saturday night or on apply for membership of the League. Sunday, and Inter he intends to pro- In the telegram, Iraq expressed the ceed to Europe, where he will possibly greatest satisfaction over attend the Coronation in London, ac-recently-announced companied by his wife and daughter.upply for membership. Members of -United Press.

the League, including Iraq, have recently established once more the supreme importance they attach to the universality of the League. Egypt's

in accession

would

this Bnd respect be encouraging,

Iraq,

REVENUE OFFENCES

of

Jerusalem, Feb, 10. For the Ars! time since the Pales- As he was coming out of the Can-conscious ΟΙ the responsibilities British ton Wharf, in Connaught Road Cea-binding her to Egypt, invites the troops were called out to restore tral, yesterday, a man named Tam Egyptian Government to take steps to order this afternoon, when riots Tak, aged 32, was searched and on seek membership. Iraq will de all broke out at Tiberias between Re-duttable tobacco being found on him in its power to secure the earliest con- visionist Jews and Arabs.

he was arrested and brought before sideration of Egypt's application.

Professor Carl Buckhardt (Swiss) A number of police were injured Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magist: by the rioters, and eventually opened racy this morning, Tam was order has been appointed League High

When the troops arrived, they ed to pay a fine fire.

$25 or fired several rounds into the air. As month's hard labour. For possession years.

or undergo one Commissioner in Danzig

far as is known, no casualties were of three packets of prepared

M. Vladimir Sokoline, Counsellor opium, caused by the firing.

found on him of the Western Market of the USSR. Embassy in Paris, hus The disturbance began when Arabs Pier yesterday, a 57-year-old seaman been

appointed Under Secretary stoned a procession of uniformed Re-Inamed Chiu Shun was brought be General of the League.

The conference of central authori- visionists, who retaliated. Curfew|fore Mr. K. Keen at the Central was imposed in the town to-night--| Magistracy this morning, and wasties of For Eastern countries meeling Reuter.

sentenced to a fine of $150, or three at Bandoeng, Java, Dutch East months' hard labour.

MANY INJURED

Jerusalem, Feb. 10. Two British constables, Qurty Arabs and thirty Jews were injured in yesterday's rioting in Tiberius.- Reuter.

Anzacs Plan Frolic

1 AMUSING EVENING'S

Snowy River (148) (Mr. D. Black) 2 Mr. Chiu Cheong-fan's Violet Queen (150 15.) (Mr., F. C. Liang)

Mr. Fu Tong-son's Blandford

lbs.) (Mr, Ip Kui-ying)

Dead heat;

*3

140

'Frisco Bridge Disaster

WORKERS' CHARGE AT INQUEST

San Francisco, Feb. 10. An inquest over the bridge disaster here, in which twelve men lost their lives by falling over 250 feet into San Francisco Bay, heard the testimony to-day of the Industrial Accident Commission's chief safety cogincer,

ENTERTAINMENT

SUBMARINE WARFARE

London, Feb. 19. The Soviet Government has sent a note to the British Government signifying its adherence to the Pro- tocol of the London Naval Treaty, 1930, governing- submarine warfare. Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Japan

apan and the British Dominions gave their adherence to the Protocol last November, and since then Germany, Belgium, Greece and now Russia have signifled their ad- herence-British Wireless.

13 HURT IN. EXPLOSION

San Pedro, Feb. 19. It is now revealed that three more men than were at Arst reported wounded by the explosion of a gun

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Indies, has now ended. In a final speech It was stated that the Con- ference is a milestone in the campaign against traffic in women in the Far East. The Conference pronounced in favour of the abolition of licensed housey. Another result Is Increased recognition of private organisations Nations Press. in combating the traffe.-League of

RETURNS GIFT JEWELS

London, Feb. 19. The magazine Cavalcade said to- day that Mrs. "Wally" Simpson had returned the heirloom jewels which the Duke of Windsor gave her while he was King of England and

that they will be incorporated into the

United Press.

Hongkong's Australian and New Zealand Association is taking a leaf from the European Y.M.C.A. social book for its next function, which will be held in the Association Rooms board U.S.S. Wyoming are being new crown for Queen Elizabeth.

Gloucester Building, Thursday night It will take the shape of a mock Olympic Night, a form of entertain- ment made extraordinarily by the

Y.M.C.A.

treated, and plans for on Inquest on the six men who were killed in the same accident are under way.- United Press.

PRES. HARRISON TIED UP

Jersey City, Feb. 10.

FOOD FOR REFUGEES

London, Feb. 19..

An element of rivalry will be in- troduced by dividing the participants according to the States of the Com. monwealth and New Zealand from The President Harrison, scheduled The British Fleet oller Cheery which they come. Gucals from to leave here to-day, remained tied Leaf was expected to reach Malaga countries outside the Antipodes will up because her crew would not ac-to-day with a large supply of pro- be lumped collectively as "foreigners" cept the discharge books required to visions, mainly intended for children. Included in the programme will be be in their possession by law. United The provisions have been sent by various rellet organisations in the a mock Test Match, mock Melbourne Press. Cup and mock Davis Cup!

United Kingdom through the General Relle Fund-British Wireless.

LINDBERGUS' PROGRESS

GOVERNOR ENTERTAINED

Landon, Feb. 10. Karachi, Feb. 20. Lord Wakehurst, Governor-elect of Col. and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh, New South Wales, and Lady Wake-

MOVEMENT CAINS FAST The French Rotary now publishes an attractive magazine setting forth the principle of this American-born Mr. L. K. Reinhardt. He declared making a leisurely flight to the East, hurst were the guests of the Kind

movement,

and is instrumental in that in his opinion the addent was landed at Gwadur to-day.-United Queen at luncheon at Buckingham |

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hitherto unorganized cities,

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DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

IN PROPORTION AS THE STRUCTURE OF ¦

Nice is already known to thou-

a spectator and bridge bands of Americans, many of whom worker, Elvin Woods, leaped to his enjoy their vacations in the region feet and charged that he had tuform- about the city. It was also a leave ed the foreman that the platform con-

The Registrar of Companies has during the tained only three bolts instead of six. A COVERNMENT GIVES FORCE TO PUBLIC issued to the Sassoon Trustee and for the AEF. war, and even General Pershing He said the severe strain caused the OPINION, IT 18 ESSENTIAL THAT PUBLIC Executor Corporation, Limited, a came here for a rest after signing of mitting the entire platform to fall.

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sunny shores of the Mediterranean. Goods Van Makes

KING'S BOUNTY PAID

TO FIRST TRIPLETS

London, Jan. 31. First King's bounty of George VI's reign was awarded to-day to the parents of triplets, all named for "British Queens,

A bouple living In North- ampton received 21 each for their three daughters-Elizabeth, Mary. and Am. The bables were born New Year's Day.

Smallest Railway Station of India

. Modrás, Feb, 10. INDIA's smallest railway station

lant Verrampalli, in the Madras Presidency. The whole station consists of a dlecarded goods von, which serves as the booking office, stationmaster's office, goods office, postoffice and telegraph office. It also contains the station ball, weighing machine and letter box":

His Excellency the Governor lins appointed the Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro, Jr., and the Rev. Father George Byrne to be Members of the His Excellency the Governor has Board of Education for a further

His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. A. G. Clarke to be Deputy Clerk of Counelis.

period of two years.

arc

Bleak

Wet

Days

appointed Mr. K. M. A. Barnett to be a Police Magistrate.

dangerous days unless you It is hereby notified that sealed adequately safeguard yourself against БОГО throat and other His Excellency the Governor has tenders for a postal cloak at Stanley coughs, appointed Mr. Thomas Megarry to be village- will be received at the respiratory troubles. Therefore dur Superintendent of Imports and Ex-Colonini Secretary's Office until noon

ing bad weather periods you should

ports.

on March 1. The work consists of ever be without Respiroids, the which you the erection of a brick postal klock bronchial tablets from

breathe in protective and curative Mr. and Mrs. M. J. B. Montargis with a wooden roof have returned to the Colony, having

vapours, whilst the saliva, impregnat- ed with healing esscafees, gently arrived on the M. M.

His Excellency the Governor, under nows down the throat, soothing and liner Felix Roussel.

Instructions from the Secretary of State for tho Colonies, has been quickly easing any soreness. The Royal Engineers Old Complensed to recognize Dr. C. H rader. Association will hold their Veskorop as Consul-General for Ger- quarterly generni meeting in the many at Hongkong during the ab. Garrison: Lecture Hall at 7.30 pm, sence from the Colony of Kerr. H. on Tuesday, March 2

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