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No. 14763

三拜禮號一月三英港香 WEDNESDAY, MARCH

1939.

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Tyre Leadership

has culminated in the

DUNLOP Fort

The Tyre with 2000 teeth

to bite the road I.

Ensuring the maxim

durability and, above all,'

BRITISH

RECOGNITION

OF

FRANCO: BITTER OPPOSITION

Here is the scene at another felbourne Cup. the great Australian classic which was run at Flemington Bace Course, Melbourne, last November--Australian National Travel Association Photo.

THE MELBOURNE CUP was run at Happy Valley yesterday.

Azana's Letter Of Resignation Document Of A Remarkable Man

PARIS, Feb. 28.

the

PRESIDENT MANUEL AZANA'S letter to President Martinez Barrio of the Cortes, announcing his resignation as head of Spanish Republic, was read to-day to press representatives assembled at Collonenes Sous Saleve in Savoy, where the ex-President is now staying.

AMERICAN CURRENCY

Roosevelt Seeks Extension of Powers

The letter reads as follows:

Zamora

Censure Motion In The Commons

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LONDON, Feb. 28. UESTIONING THE

authority of Mr.

Neville Chamberlain to act independently in the matter of the recogni- tion of General Franco, Mr. Clement Attice moved a Labour vote of censure in the House of Commons to-day.

The motion noted with "shame and abhorrence" the decision to recognise the Nationalist Government in view of the existence of the legitimate Government of Spain.

Mr. Attlee again took the Premier to task for not acquainting the House earlier of. he decision to recognise Geral Franco. He recalled that Mr. Cham-

berlain yesterday objected to being cross-examined on the matter.

Mr. Chamberlain interrupted to observe: "Without notice."

HALF TRUTHS Continuing, Mr. Attlee said

that Mr. Chamberlain's attempt to justify his action was "half truths, which were worse than lies."

The Prime Minister had tried to make out that the part under the control of the Repubileun Govern- ment very weak, but, claimed Mr. Attlee, there was effective govern-

and these were not

publican Spain, ment and an army of 500,000 in Re- conditions justifying the recognition of General Francn

CONTEMPT FOR LAW Mr. Alllec

that Mr. Chambez- vold

when once later, Mr.

Join

BECAUSE ho thinks that the note of air raid warning siren would strike terror into the hearts of civilians, and make them run cowering to shelter, Dr. R. J. Willson Bugresis that warnings should be sounded by bugtes listend.

"Such a bugle call as the old 'Prepare to receive cavalry,'"* he said in London. "would stir the people up to defr the ratders."

He still recalls the youthful thrill he fell when "the charge" sounded to cavalry manoeuvring ότι Wimbledon Common.

PALESTINE PARLEYS

Jewish Objections To Proposals

Racing Sensation

SILKYLIGHT AND NAVYLIGHT OUT

Bad Luck For Moller Stable Two Ponies On Sick List

NEITHER SILKYLIGHT nor Navylight will start in the Champions.

This decision was made known at the Valley at 11 o'clock this morning.

Mr. Eric Moller, owner of the two ponies, is still being pursued with bad luck.

his

Following the injury to his Son which necessitated last minute alterations to arrangements regarding a joc- LONDON, Feb. 28.

key for his mount, Silkylight AN INFORMAL MEETING contracted colic yesterday after- between the British Government noon. Late last night the pony and the Jewish representatives was so ill that it became appar- theent that it would be unable to this afternoon discussed Jewish objections to accepting race to-day, the British suggestions for a basis of discussion,

The discussion was adjourned, and date for its resumption was not livel

The delay is due to the necessity for the British delegation to consider the general position, and also owing to the indisposition of Viscount Hall tax, who is in bed with Influenza.

There were no meetings with the Arabs. but to-morrow's arranged

meeting will continue according to plan

It is authoritatively learned that The McMahon correspondence On which the Arabs base their claims for independence, is expected to be published at the end of the week.

The question of translation has been concluded, though there are still

Mr. Moller intended to substitute Navylight in the Champions as an opponent for Rose Elect, but this morning it was discovered that this

pony was lame.

The two Cire ponies have, there-

fore, been scratched from all events.

Probable entries in the Champlona will be:

Ladies Day At Valley

Fourth Day Of Annual Meet

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TO-DAY IS Ladies Day at the Valley.

For the women it's more than a race meeting. It's a preview of what's what in the Spring

or HYND-fashions.

ROSE ELECT DESERT CHEF KING'S WARDEN

FORD BRIDGE,

As you hold your race-book tightly Rose Elect is bellayed to be a cer- drama for you. Frocks pass you that in your hand, fashion stages a little

*tain winner,

are only now big fashion news it. $75.80 DIVIDEND

London, Paris and New York.

That perky Uttle hat over there Justifying the forecast that there was down from America by Clipper may be ble dividends to-day King so that it would reach Hongkong in Kong, which won the Orst event on time for to-day.

one or two points outstanding--the card, the Leighton Hill Stakes, For the women, clothes and the

Krater.

ARABS OPTIMISTIC

paid $75.00 to backers for a win and ponies will run a dead heat in In- 310.80 to backers for a place.

Lerest. Not far behind will be the

Guinness

Time

And

11.

A big field of 22 ponies got away thrill, to quite a few thousand, of to a perfect start at 11.30 a.m., but seeing Hongkong people about whom in the straight the race resolved itself they hear so much but sec so seldom. Brilliant sunshine heralded the into a struggle between King Konj

fourth and, for

for many punters, the Bressay most interesting day of the races. Leigh's chestnut. which started a of the firm favourite, struggled gamely

For instance, there is the Ladies tu Purse-not a big financial venture but nore out King Kong and Bressay. a gallant affair in which the winning post, King Kong but they thundered past the winning Jockey has the honour of talking tifin neck ahead with the Indy who makes the pre- Bressay and Bresny the same dla-sentation. tance ahead of the favourite.

London, Feb. 28. The full Arab delegatlan to the Palestine conference met at

the Egyptian Embassy this evening.

It is learned in authoritative quar- meeting was to discuss the British Government's suggestions for a set- tlement of the Palestine problem put forward during the week-end.

ters that the main purpose

il is thought in Arab circles that the suggestions as they now stand are not sufficiently precise to permit an immediate Arab decision with regard to their acceptance or rejec Lion.

The general feeling, however, is one of optimlam, and it is thought that the suggestions form a promis- ing basis for future discussions, the course of which may be clarified and extended into a more definite plan.

Renter.

The

second by an "ocker Cup is to be raced for

Sports Venture, the favourite, was nowhere in the run- (190 ning.

LEIGHTON HILL STAKES (RACE })

Winner $1,000; Second $400; Third $250: For China Ponies, Subscription Grins of this meeting. Six Fur- long Coco's KING KONG 161 th

(5. C. Liang) T. and E's BRESSAY 163 15.

(H. J. A. carne) 11. Leigh's GUINNESS TIMEN 158 1... (J. Pote-lunt) Wan by a head; a head. Time:-1.30.4, Parl-mutuel-Winner

$19.0: $49.10; 88.40.

$70.80.

who are not allowed to whips or spurs in this event. The Sports Club trophy, an old- established event in which Many interested lending sportsmen will also be decided, this race having been chosen for the second leg of the Daily Double,

are

BIG DIVIDENDS FORECAST

to-day The three last events of should provide some choice betting with possibilitles of more sensational 2pari mutuel dividends, In the ninth, China Griffins that have started twice and have not won will get the punters guessing. In the following, all win- Placesners with the exception of the Garri- son or Royal Navy Cup can enter for

Stakes and, in the Northern

the closing item, China ponies, twice started and without a win, will con- test the Consolation Stakes.

"When the General Commanding the Forces in Central Spain who is the responsible leader of military operations there, informed me, in the presence of the Prime Minister, that the war was definitely lost for the Republic, I considered it my duty to advise the Government, as represented by the Prime Minister, immediately to take steps to conclude a peace under humane conditions, in order to spare the defenders of the regime, as well as the entire country, further useless sacrifices.ain does more than any man to show ** have

taken; and leader Uf personally

the group of his contempt for international saw. After pro-Ile wanted to know what assurance action within the limits imposed "Republican Action".

1931, the Prime Minister got when, when clamation of the Republic in

JERUSALEM DISORDER WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.

by my restricted powers in order President Anna was Minister of War

he recognised General Franco, that TESTIFYING_BEFORE the to promote this aim, but I have in the flest Cabinet presided over by the Nationalist leader would not at

Jerusalem, Feb. 28. House

Jewish bomb outrages in Palestine of

and Representatives been unable to obtain any posi-Senor Alcata Zamora,

the Berlin-Rome axis. Coinago Committee, Mr. Heary tive results.

resigned six months

Chamberlain replying, sale on Monday were answered to-day by Azana succeeded him as Premier that it must have been a long time the Arabs by the proclamation of a Morgenthau, Secretary to the

"Recognition of the existence of a It was during Azona's Premiership since he had listened to such a series Heneral strike in Jerusalem.

GRAND STAND STAKES Treasury to-day strongly urged awful Government in Burgos by the that the autonomy of Catalonia with- of bitter personal attacks upon a Arab shops are closed, and traffle

(RACE 2) is at a standstill. the renewal of emergency powers Powers, especially by France and in the Spanish Republle was pro-single individual.

PERSONAL SQUABBLE covering the stabilisation fund England, deprives me of interna- claimed in 1932.

The situation is tense, and Brlish Winner $1,000; Second $400; Third He reminded the House that they troops have been placed on an alarm- $250. For China Ponies, bona fide and dollar devaluation, which tionally-admitted diplomatic means However, in the following year,

Six Fur- of informing foreign governments, in:

the country-Griffins of this Meeling. otherwise expire on June 30,

serious disturbances broke out in were debating a subject of very great footing throughout the discharge of my duties, of the

Trans-Ocean.

longs, He maintained that power to decision taken by me, conformably consequence of Anarchist agitation

Eu Tong-sen's BLUE EXPRESS 101 lb.

(C. Encarnsero) i ing to the world that we are ready Spaniard, but also with the fervent insurrection occurred in Catalonia in devalue the dollar had been a "warn- not only with my conscience as a and Azana resigned the Premiership in September. When the Separatist

V. M. Grayburn's AVON 101 lb...... and able to defend the position of this desire of the overwhelming majority 1934, Azuna was chosen as President

(11. J. A. Iternel 7 L. Dunbara GALVESTON BAY 161 Ib. country in world trade, and to proof my nation.

P. Y. T. Wel; 5 of the planned "Federal teet American goods from intensified

Catalan

Eight starters, t "Since the entire political Republic"

lic", and after the failure competition in the United States."

of

Won by four lengths; half a lengthi Timo:-128. Morgenthau refrained from apparatus of the State has dis the movement, he was arrested by

$1.00. Government. specifically recommending the re-appeared I lack. both within the order of the Madrid nowal of emergency powers authoris-country, and outside of it, those con-Placed on trial, he was acquitted by: ing the purchase of newly-mined sultative and executive organs which the Supreme Court of the Spanish silver, but drew attention to the fact are indispensable for exercising my Republic. that these powers expire on June 30, Presidential functions, and the carry

Mr.

In February, 1938 Azana was again will be extended until January 15, manner as the circumstances require, the

same Year he was "Under these conditions it is in-President of the Repubile in place possible for me to retain

Alcalo even of Senor

and that under the proposed Blil they ing out of my duties in such a appointed Premier, and in May of

1941.

GOLD VALUE OF DOLLAR

Zamora. Two nominally a post which I had not months later, civil war broke out, Urging renewal of Presidential signed on leaving Spain, because I-Trans-Ocean. authority to change the gold valuo had hoped at that time to be able of the dollar, Mr. Morgenthau made to take

advantage of it in the

it clear that the Administration does interest of peace. not intend to change the dollar unless an emergency arises, but he strongly favoured retention of this power as a "reserve, weapon".

British Air Link With China

Rangoon, Feb. 20.

(Continued on Page 1.)

JAPANESE C. IN C. ARRIVING

May Be Connection With Border Outrage

Light Dawning

In China

Envoy's Optimism In Liverpool Speech

Pari-mutual-Winner

5.60; 28.00; 33.70.

LATEST

MISS GRAYBURN PRESENTS PURSE

Miss Grayburn, daughter of Sir. PlacesV. M, Grayburn, presented Ladies

Purse to owner of winning pony.

Miss Grayburn luncheoned with the winning jockey.

Bir V. M. Grayburn's pony, whlen drow the rail position. had ie unlucky start and was left as the neid of eight started off on the six furlong sprint. jun Diamond took tile feed from the jumpe fuf, retaining first position for about three furlongs. The pony was, however. hotly pressed by Mr. Eu Tong-sen's fancy. caracao making well-timed move As the ponies Daised the grand #fand. Hearne, after the initial misfortune, made a gallant recovery on Avon and hotly pursued Blue Express, to run into second place with a rapidly narrowing margin, the race been seven furlonga, would almost certainly have resulted in the pony winning," Blue Diamond, after Tunning.

which, had

LADIES' PURSE

(RACE 3)

for

LONDON, Feb. 28. ́ ́GENERAL TANAKA, Com- I BELIEVE the darkest mander-in-Chief of the Japanese hours have passed from my forces in South China, is arriving | country and the world, and that In Hongkong this evening by an the light is dawning within armý transport.

China, and outside among her He will pay an official_cali on [friends," declared Mr. Quo Tai-its initial burst of speed, tell out of the "I therefore place my resignation

Major General A. E. Grasett, chi, Chinese Ambassador to as President of the Republic in the

General Ofeer Commanding the London, in a speech at Liver- bands of Your Excellency, in order

British troops in China to pool to-day on the situation in Mr. Morgenthau asserted that i to draw the necessary

that Your Excellency may be able conclusiona

morrow when he will be received the Far East. would be unwise for the United

from it."

The Imperial Always machine by a Guard of Honour drawn States to "tie her hands" by per- manently fixing the gold value of the

Atalanta has only just arrived here, from the Middlesex Regiment. dollar at a time. when no other

Commenting on President Azana's indicating that the announcements of The call will like place about

ere the inauguration of the Chungking 10.45 a.m. to-morrow, Important county had taken such an resignation, politicol circles hellon.

stecas the eventful part played by Rangoon service to-morrow was

Though the call to described fact He said that the

that the President Azana in Spanish politics somewhat premature. United States kept the gold value since the world war, during which he

Careful enquiries regarding the as a courtesy call, speculation is of the dollar through international was a strong advocate of Spain Kunming-Lashlo road reveal that, at that General Tanaka will express | of these among the Japanese lines monetary disturbances in the past entering on the side of the Allies. least one stretch is not yet it for personally his regret at the in the occupied areas, one-third in five years should be an adequate Prior to the fate of General Primo travel. Heavy lorries can only just

Jewellery valued at $1,825 assurance that the Administration did de Rivera's Coup d'Etat in 1923, move or crawl, and it is confidently recent bombing outrage on the positional warfare, and another third not desire, nor Intend, to alter the President Azana

belonged to the stated that no appreciable amount of border and may discuss with in guerilla warfare, which was to be

| stolen from Mr. K. E. Morra at the gold value of the dollar, except Reform Party, but he then became war inaterial could be transported to General Grasett the details of

China needed all the help analize Yin Tin Festaurant, pccording to (Continued on Page 4.) a convert to the Republican cause, China, through Burma.—Neuter. the indemnity.

and diplomacy could give ill-Reuter. § report made to the police:

AZANA'S CAREER

Soe Back Page For Further Late News

THE CASH SWEEPS

The

following numbers drawn at Happy Valley to-day:

+

RACE 1

No, 303

$906.40

No. 300

No. 1422

Presented with $750 added winner; Second $300; Third $200. Stressing Chino's 'determination' to For China Ponies. About 7 furlongs

258.40 320 30 fight to the bitter end for freedom | 40 Yarda.

Unplaced ponies (950 each): Nos. 1901, and independence, Mr. Que Tal-chi Mrs. Dunbar's RED FEATHER 181 lb.

2872, 1001, 2188, 2737, 259, 3009, 16, 822, 1999. (P. Y. T. Well 11145, 1922, 338, 1319, 834, 134, 303, 068, 3472. said that according to latest inform Lan' MOONLIGHT VIEW 101 16. tion, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

Lan's HUMOLUM EVE 101 i.

(L. C. Pibla had 2,100,000 in training.

(T. L..Wong) 3 Twelve starters. Won by length and hall; short head. Time:-1.45,2.

He proposed to employ one-third

Jutensified.

WGS

RACE. 2

No. 2011

No. 2620

$1,300.

314.40

No, 300 Unplaced penies (150 each)1. Nov. 2601, 2000, 617, 1188, 1530.

RACE 3

No. 2483

Na. 226.

theplaced ponies

01,487.30 419.9

ench) No. 1947,