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JAPANESE BENT ON CONQUEST

FIRST ASIA, THEN EUROPE

PREDICTION OF CHINESE

Brooklyn, Feb. 23.

Accountant Plays Safe To Win Pool

WITS EARNED HIM

$2,334 PRIZE

An accountant who cheerfully ad- mits that he hardly knows the front end of a horse from its rear was the winner of the Derby Forecast Pool at the annual races,

He is Mr. D. S. Green, of the Dun-

THE HONGKONG

STEWARDS QUESTION JOCKEYS

· ON BOOLAT BAY VICTORY

EXPLANATION ACCEPTED

The following notice

TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY

Preparing For Job In Philippines

McNUTT UNWORRIED BY CRITICISM

Detroit, Feb. 22.

It is understood that Covernor Frank Murphy of Michigan, former Governor-General of the Philippine Islanicis, and Mr. Paul Vories McNutt, was Governor of Indiana, and nominated High Commissioner to the Philippine Islands, conferred for several hours

hotel Sunday.

Speaking in Brooklyn to lop Rubber Company, and he suc-posted at the Happy Valley Race

24, 1997.

RÁDIO BROADCAST

Studio Programme Of

Portuguese Music VARIETY CONCERT'

Radio Programme Broadcast by. B.W. on a Wavelength of 355 metres (845 k.e's), 31.40 metres (0.52 m.d's),

7

4 pm. Chinese Programme..

p.n. From the Studie. Portuguese Musle by the Orchestra Brage Zhino, with Mile, Vern de (Mezzo-Soprano)

Senna Fernandes

night at the Forum of Inter-ceeded in correctly placing, In the Course shortly before the first at Mr. 6 problems of the and Guston d'Aquino (Tenor)."

were only

correct order, the first, scond and national Affairs, Mr. J. H. Lin, | third horses in the Derby. Chinese author and historian, Mr. Green's system was simplicity declared: "China has endea- itself. He knew nothing about voured to compromise with ponies, but, as an accountant, knew

that there

330 possible Japan; but the only compromise combinations for eight starters. So Japan wants is the control of he purchased 330 tickets at $1 each. all of Asia.

Seasoned race-goers contributed the Thereafter she would proceed with the conquest Green's return on its investment to rest of the money that made up Mr.

of Europe.

.$2,334. "Japan," he went on, was the My system was no good unless first violator of the system of there was an upset, because too many international peace trenties after the people were buying tickets tipping Great War. Her excuse was over- the 'hot' favourites", Mr. Green population, yet there has been no emigration. Ins

Instead, Japanese who had gone to Korea and Formosa have it probably won't be worth trying ngain, either. Punfers will sce to

допе

home again because they were that next yea Jockey Club is dis-

unable to survive on the prevailing scule of 'llving.”

The Hongkong

appointed at the lack of support for Mr. Miko Kobola, the Japanese the new Derby Forecast Pool. Only author. followed Mr.

and 1,831 tickets were purchased, L

the ignored his allegations. Describing total amount subscribed by investors the status of Japanese women, he being $2,053, Government taxes said that under "a munitiens boom" accounted for $310.40. they still lived in miserable con- ditions.

The great profits of the boom don't go

to the

working women, who get about four cents n day for their efforts-United Press.

DIFFICULT

· PROBLEMS IN KANSU

OVERCROWDED WITH SOLDIERY

Shanghai, Feb. 24. General Ku Chu-tung, chief of the Sianfu headquarters of the Military Affairs Commission, is expected in Nanking shortly to confer with the Government

Mr. Green shares his handsome win with two friends, who subscribed u third each for the purchase of the tickets.

Feigns Coma To Escape

VEST STOLEN AT MILITARY QUARTERS

Sergt. Garrow of the 1st Battalion.

raco to-day:

"The Stewards conducted an In- quiry Into, the running of Wild Life Gymkhana and Boolat lay in the Stakes resterday. The owners and jockeys of the horses concerned were interrogated, and their explanations were accepted."

tho

The two dist Commissionership, and prior to leav

PROGRAMME Ing Mr. McNult said: "The friendly advice the Governor gave will prove

Orchestra Braga-zhino-The Por- invaluable in my new office. I came tuguese in Africa (March); Mile. here to profit from the experience of į Vera de Sena Fernandes (Mezzo- a

man who served well both us Soprano)-The Song of the Goat- Governor-General and as High Com- Girl from the film The Wards of

Gaston d'Aquino Rector; missioner."-United Press.

Freilas (Tenor) That girl Luiz de

Fernandca Branco; Mile, de Sena (Mezzo-Soprano) The Clover from the play A Bola'; Orchestra Broga- zinho Tango (from the film Four- leaved Clover); Mile, de Sena Fer- nandes (Mezzo Soprano) "New Song from the Review 'New Moon': Gaston d'Aquino (Tenor)The Romance a Blond Girl-Nobrega Mile. de Sena Fernandes. Soprano) Fado of Orchitra (Waltz); Mite. de Sena Fernandes

Mezzo Soprano) Tricanas

from Aveiro'; Gaston d'Aquino (Tenor) The Nightingale Fado-Alberto Sorti; Orchestra Braga-zinho-Crusader from the South' (March).

The Gymkhana Stakes, which was the last race on yesterday's pro-

CLEARING HIS DESK by was narrowly won Kramme, Boolat Bay, a "C" Class pony, from

Indianapolis, Feb. 22. Wild Life, a "B" Class pony. Both

Mr. Paul V. McNutt refused to ponies are owned by Mr. L. Dunbar. comment on the reports that the Wild Life was n hot favourite, National Council for the Prevention 1,701 tickets, of a total of 2.187, being of War will block his nomination. Elis only comment was "Let those invested on it for a win. Sixiy win Uckels were purchased by backers things speak for themselves" of Boolat Bay.

The Stewarda met immediately after the race had ended.

ITALIAN FEELINGS OFFENDED

INVITATION TO NEGUS RESENTED

"INCREDIBLE BUT TRUE"

Rome, Feb, 23. The Italian press is expressing the invitation of Great Britain to the Emperor of with the larceny of a woollen vest Ethiopia to attend the Corona-

the Military Quarters, from

17A tion of King George VI. Block, Kennedy Road. Sub-Inspector

fnet is Goddard prosecuted.

One paper declares the "Incredible but true."

The Seaforth Highlanders, was the complainant whey Chan Tai, 53, was surprise at charged before Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magistracy this morning

ht

tion of North arding the rehabilita-45 p.m. on February 23, he saw would be imprudent to allow a repre-

China, according

vest

de-

The Giornale d'Italia states that it sentative of the King of Italy to be chase regarded as being on the same level as a representative of the Negus. Con- being sequently, it is improbable that any Italian representative will attend the hta Coronation.-Reuter Bulletin Service, thent. Fe He

NEGUS WON'T ATTEND

London, Feb, 23. The Emperor of Ethiopia will not attend the Coronation of King George, il appears.

Sgt. Major Ciews (RE.) suld that

defendant take the vest off the clothes line. Witness gave to the Chinese press.

General Ku, who is Marshal Chiang and saw defendant throw the

under some stairs before Kai-shek's deputy, has been in charge | caught.

caught. When under

arrest of military affairs in the four pro-caugh vinces of Shensi, Kansu, Ninghsia fendant took two pills out of and Chinghai, in succession to Mar-pocket and swallowed shal Chang Hsuch-lang. The pur-then feigned a comn. Witness was pose of his visit is evidently to concerned and looked about for as- receive instructions arising from thesistance. While his decisions of the plenary session of thus diverted, defendant got up of ground and ran away. He wa caught again after a chase of about

mile.

the

the Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang Farty regarding the anti-Communist campaign and other north-west affairs.

Meanwhile, reliable reports from Lanchow, the capital of Kansu, sug- conditions in the province gest that

by no means normal. The civil administration is still disrupted, while soldiers of doubtful fliation are crowding into the province, which is finding difficulty In supporting them. Prices of foodstuffs arc souring- Reuter.

arc.

Child Falls Into Boiling Vat Of Water

the

vest.

attention was

Sergeant Garrow Identified

Defendant was remanded for

hours.

SHIP'S DELAYED SAILING

MASTER OF HALDES FINED

He said he was clearing his desk and plans leaving for Washington on Thursday evening unless he is called carlier. Meanwhile he is closing his' personal affairs and answering his Correspondence.-United Press.

Police Hunt Hit-And-Run Lorry Driver

A hit-and-run lorry driver is be- ing sought by the police, following Incident in Shanghai Street, Kowloon, early ls morning.

in

As a result of the incident, Lo Tang-ching is in the Kowloon Hos pital, suffering from severe injuries. Street when he was struck by the The victim was crossing Shanghai lorry, which immediately accelerated and disappeared around a corner.

The incident was witnessed by several pedestrians, but the lerry vanished so

so quickly that it was im possible to obtain the number.

Poller, however, have a Keneral description of the vehicle, and are now searching for the driver.

WEEK'S HEALTH

RETURN

TWELVE CASES OF DIPHTHERIA

The Ethiopian Legation, which still functions here, announces the accept- The return of notifiable diseases ance of the invitation to the Negus' for last week shows twelve cases of representative, and says that the diphtheria (six deaths), eight of 24 | Emperor will designate a representa- dysentery (three deaths), six

tive Inter-Reuter Bulletin Serulce.typhold (three deaths),

INVITATION RECEIVED fatal occurrences of cerebro-spinal

London, Feb. 23. fever, two.non-fatal cases of chicken

pox, one fatal case of measles, and

Captain A. W. Hall, master of the steamer Haldis, was fined $40 by

The Ethiopian Legation has issued a communique stating that an invita- tion to send a representative to the Coronation has been received. The representative whom the Emperor will designate will be announced later.-United Press.

Mr. K. M. A. Barnett at the Kew-ANGLO-CANADIAN

loon Mugistracy this morning because his ship had left Hongkong after the stated sulling lime, In contraven tion of the anti-piracy regulations..

Det-Sat. E. S. Brooks sald he was on anti-piracy ship searching duty." On February 8, he was notified by

Suffering severe injuries, a five-Messrs. Wo Fat Sing and Co., owners year-old Chinese girl was rushed to

of the Haldis, that it would sail at the Government Civil Hospital early

10 p.m. on February 9. At 4 p.m. this morning, after a near escape from that day, the Harbour Office in a particularly horrible death.

formed the police that the ship had The child, who resides at 227 cleared for 9 p.m., an hour earlier. Hollywood Road, was playing in the Hop Kee House in Lee Hing Lane, the ship

At 7 P were told by the Chict A police party boarded and, observed by a fairly large crowd Omeer that she would sail at 9 p.m. present, approached a vat of bolling The search was finished at 8.40 p.m., and the Chief Officer said the ship As the child was clambering over the edge of the

was ready to vnt, one of the for the compradure, who was carry- sail but was waiting bystanders gave a shout of warning ing the manifest and other papers, and seized her by the body. He was

The compradore arrived shortly

water.

not in time, however, to prevent the before 11 p.m., saying that his motor girl from. coming, into contact with bont had broken down. The Haldis: the boiling water, and she suffered

then salled. severe scalds to the arms and face.

ALASKA TOWN BLAZING

HISTORIC MINING CENTRE'S END

Juneau, Alaska, Feb. 28.

It is feared that 700 persons, the entire population of Dougian, will be homeless- to-morrow after the fire raging in' that town has burned itself

out.

Both Captain Hall and the com- prudore said the ship had been due to sail at 10 p.m. and not at 9 p.m.

DEMANDS FIGHT FOR TITLE

Berlin, Feb, 23.

TRADE PACT

Ottawa, Feb. 23.

trade

A new Anglo-Canadian agreement has been signed.

01 five non-

of

e Sousa; (Mezzo

Lost Love': Braga-zinho-Manola

7.30 Stock Quotations and Ex- change,

8 p.m. Time, Weather nouncements.

and An-

8.03 p.m. Primo Senla's Accor- deon Rond.

Don't save your smiles; She came from Alance Lorraine; Waltzes round the world; Riding the Range in the sky.

8.20 p.m. From the Studio, English Compositions by Lubn and Helen Shattain (Pianoforte) Lockhart (Contralto)

Wruck...

Contralto Solo-Sen

arty: Pianoforte Solos Hamilton

familion Harty; Countr A Fairy Jig....Thomas Dunhill; (a) Country Dance; (b) Jig...York Bowen; Contralto Solos Have you seen but a whyte lille grow?.... Dol- anon: 16th Century, Edited by metavis, Linden Lea. Vaughan metsch; When Childer plays....Wat- williams;

Planoforte Solos-Sun- shine: Rest: Joy....York Bowen; Henry Purcell; Pianoforte Selo-An Contralto Solos-Evening Hymn....

English Waltz....Cyril Scott.

8.55 pm London-News and An- nouncements.

9.15 pm London-A Commentary on the British Industries Fajr, (Elec- trical Recording).

9.30 p.m. From the Studio.

Variety: Doreen Ma (Vocal), H. L. Ozorio (Piano) and Bob Xavier (Vocal).

1. Vocal (Bob Xavier)-Cabin on the hill top; 2. Plano Solo-If I had my way; 3. Vocal (Doreen Ma)-No regrets; 4. Piano Solo-Solitude; 5. Vocal (Bob Xavier)--It's sin to tell ale: 6. Vocal (Doreen Ma)-Sing. sing, sing. (By request): 7. Pleno B. Vocal Solo-After you've gone; (Bob Xavier)-Until

lo-day;

9. Vocal (Doreen Ma)-Goodnight, my love.--

10 p.m. London-Big Ben. The London Theatre Orchestra.

The land of Smiles"-Selection; There were 54 deaths from tuber- "A Country Girl" Selection; "Re-

one non-fatal occurrence of small-

culosis.

BLAZE IN HONOLULU

Honolulu, Feb. 23, Fire destroyed a block of tenements and threatened a large section of Chinatown here to-day before it was got under controk There were no casualtios-United Press,

BRIDES FOR ETHIOPIA

The contents will be announced in

Genoa, Feb. 23. both Parliaments shortly. It is be-. Fourteen hundred wives and brides lieved that wider reciprocity is the left here for Ethiopia aboard

the basis of the understanding-Reuter stcomer Colombo to Join Italian Bulletin Service,

labourers and farmers.—Ünited Press.

·PLANES OF ALL NATIONS JOIN TOUR OF OASES

Cairo, Feb. 23. · Forty-one acroplanes, piloted by airmen of eleven nations. took off this morning on a five-day international oases rally.

Those taking part comprise nine, Slovakian and two Belgian planes, British competitors, including Miss besides Austrian, Polish, Rumanian Lily Dillon (ying a B. A. Swallow); and Syrian machines.

four German entries, including Cap- The competitors will fly to Assuan

Lain von Blomberg. son of the Ger- to-day and Luxor to-morrow, and man War Minister, with Captain von then on Friday make a 600-mile cir- Sternberg as co-pilot; seven French cult of cases in the Libyan desert, planes, including one piloted by On Sunday, the flight wit end with Prince Bibesco; Ave Egyptian a apred race of 310 miles over the It is announced that Mux Schmeling machines, one piloted by an Egyptian] Libyan delta, similar to the 'King's will sail on Wednesday from Cher-girl; three falion, four Czeche Cup Race in England,—Reuter. bourg aboard the liner Berengaria for New York, in order to demand that

Jim Braddock fulfils his contract for

title bout.

Meanwhile, Schmeling denies that Mr. Scanlon is continuing negotiations

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

I WHOLLY DISAPPROVE OF WHAT YOU |

vedeville Memories.

10.20 p.m. The Boswell Sisters. Let yourself go; Why don't you. practise what you preach?; Lullaby of Broadway.

10.35 London-Empire Exchange" Points of view by travellers from the Dominiona and the Colonies. (Electrical Recording).

O

p.m. Tangoes.

Havana), Caramba (Street in

Balalaika....Mantovani and His Tiplea Orchestra; Echos du passo. Jean Topponnier's Ballroom chestra.

11 p.m. Close Down.

HONGKONG SINGERS

IN "ELIJAH”

Fine Presentation At Cathedral

Or.

There was a large congregation of St. John's Cathedral last night, when the Hongkong Singers, assisted by an orchestra, gavo a fine rendering of Elijah." Amongst those present was the noted Mendelssohn oratorio, His Excellency the Governor, who is President of the Singers.

The principals, all of whom ac- quitted themselves admirably, were Gladys Shaw (contralto), L. T. Ride (baritone) and D. I. Llard (tenor). Mr. Lindsay Lafford was the con- ductor, with Mr. Rupert Baldwin at the organ. Especially good was the chortis work, in which the balance and tone were well maintained, whilst admirable support was lent by the was the leader. The 'oratorio was broadcast by ZBW.

and the historic mining centre is the transfer of the Aght to Berlin.

A strong wind is fanning the flames with the German authorities, seeking BAY, BUT WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH harbour to-day from Amoy and will orchestra, of which Mlas Prue Lewla

blazing furlously. It is believed the United Press.

fre originated in a-road house.

Power has been rushed here from Juneau to blast a break in the fire. line in the hope of saving the six

remaining bulldings-United Press.

GUARDING CHURCHES

WEEK'S TRAFFIC

ACCIDENTS .

YOUR HIGHT TO SAY IT-Voltaire.

H.M.S. Berwick is due back in

be staying for some time.

Wang Kai, a lorry driver, has re-

Chon Hing, 20, unemployed, who

The proceeds, from a collection had been remanded for 24 hours on ported to the police that a woman taken at the door, were in ald of the Ave charges of false pretences, was named Cheung Chulk fell off lorry Society for the Protection of Children again brought before Mr. Barnett at No. 4312 while was stationary and and the School for the Deaf in How- the Kowloon Magistracy this mom injured her head. She was admitted loan. ing, and sentenced to à total of two to the Government, Civil Hospital, months' hard labour in default of a fine of $40. On Tuesday it was

The Hongkong Singers are to be heard again at about the time of the

In the Colony of Hongkong, In-stated that he had obtained two pass

Miss D. P. Geen, Assistant Matron, Coronation, when they will present Mexico City, Feb. 23. cluding the Island, Kowloon and the It is learned from Cordoba that New Territories during the week books belonging to European ladies Government Civil Hospital, has, been Elgar's "Coronation Ode" and Dyson's Catholics have doubled the guards on ending at 8 am on Saturday, by saying he had been sent by the appointed Matron of the Kowloon "In Honour of the City." The row S. F. Sutton,hearsals for these works will take their churches, fearing, the state will February 20, there were altogether 34 Dairy Farm Co. to collect them, and Hospital and Miss attempt to close them again and distrame accidents, as the result of then, with these books, he had Senior Nursing Sister, has been up-place on Tuesday evenings at 6,30 possess the congregations United which two persons were killed and obtained provisions from the Dalry pointed Matron of the Government pm. In the Union Church, Kennedy

Civil Hospital. Press.

Road. Farm shop in Nathan Road. nine persons were injured.

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