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obstructions to free commerce in China, one onot help thinking that were the branches of the China Association out here a vigorous and as pushful as they might be, the millen- niam foresh towel by the Mckay Treaty would diwa a great deal soɔɔr than we can at pr sent hops for.-Yours,
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HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
The presence of the Hon. W. H. Taft, Miss Roosevelt and a number of the Secretary's party at Happy Valley on Sp ember 5th attracte l a larger crowd than usul at the fourth my ting of the Gym'than Club. The nam vrou; gend stɩals, aforasl with binting, conspicuous amongst which was the Star
·Spangled Banner, were well filled, while a large orowd, inclu ling many ladies i 1 samm 'r attira promenaded the fint. The band of the Royal West Kents enlivened the afternoon's pro. edings by several selections of manie. Tie Americin visi ora were At the Va ley sometime b fo e the arrival of H.E. the Govern r, who put in an appearancs j 1st hafürə the first race started. On his arrival they accompanied Hs Excellency to his stand, from which they veved the racas. These wer up to the average high stin lard, the stewards of the club exhibiting th ir mal elergy in carrying them cat. The most mirth provoking was the L dis' Nomination Race, in which.nin stalwart white risha pullers compiled, and cilled forth masy Hi-yahs from te Turgs crowd of Chinese who wveled the events from
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the rise on the inner sile of the track. T| Polo Pony Ben ling Rice, was also a splendid exhibition of horseman hip, aut Mr. Moxon's win on Highlander was a very popular one. The highest dividend pail for the afterno was paid on Grafton, winner of th Club Challenge Cup the amount being $31,90.
Results of events are as under: ONE AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE, HANDICAP.-For all China po ies. Jockeys who have won an official rac in Hongkong or Cuina 2 lbs. extra; non winning Jockeys allowel 5 lbs. Entrano fee $3. 1st prize: presented by the Club. 2nd priz› : $25. Mr. Macdonald's Highlandman, 10s* 12lbs (2168 o. w.) (Mr. Alderton) Mr. Darius' Bonaventure, 10 t 12lba ...
Mr. J. E. Gresson's Drogheda, 10st Olb
(5lbs o. w.) (Mr. Gresson) Mr. H. P. White's Beancake, 1:st 5lbs
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(7lbs. o. w.) (Mr. Gedge) Mr. P. Simco-k's Mick, 9st 11lbs (51ba o. W} (Mr. Sime ok)
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A god start with Droghed taking up the first P sition. The field were well buached as they p ssel the julge's hox, Drogheda an! Bancake leading with Mick in the soni Blac, and Bonaventure in th rəir.. Drighɔda and Beinoak main'a'nel, and gradually in- oreased their lend until the incline wa ap- prouched. Here Highlandman d ew out of the bunch and overhauled the leaders. Passing the village he was well in the van, and increas d the distanc in the home run, winning by gom: two lengths from Bonaventure.
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The pari matuel-paid $3.70. LADIES NOMIN TION RACE.-Op n to all. comers. Ladies and nominees start opposite the winning post: On the word "go
ladies get into ricsha and are wheele by gen le. men to a table about 50 yards distant: Lidi-s get out of" riosh 8 and trim a ba': Whou completed they again get into ricshas and are wheeled back past th› winning pst. Points given for b st trimmed hat an lspeed. Com. petitors must supply their own rioshas. 1st Prise: A Cup present d by His Excellency +the Governor; 2ad prize presented by the
Club. Entranco Free.
Missanghorn...
Miss Ida
Mi<8 Roosevelt...
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE CUP.-Dis |
fauce, one mila-Value $40). For all China ponies. Catch weights at 10 at. 6 lbs. Winners of an opɔn race or open griffin race 5 lbs. ex'ra. Non-winning subscriptio griffin: allowed 5 lbs. Jock ys who have won an off ial race in Hongkong or Chin 2 lbs. extra. No winning jockeys allowed 5 lbs. To be raa for 5 times and to be wos by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the Cap, oanting 4 points for a first; 2 for second; and 1 for a third. The bon fit of marks already scored to pas. with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the ricɔ to ca ry lbs. extra for each win in sub‹ quent starts for the Cup, but in the event of a pony carry- ing the penalty not winning. 2 the, to b deducted next time be start. Penaltis accumulative up to 15 lbs. Entrance fe of 85 to go in the purchase of a memento to the winner of each race, and $25 to second pony
out of th....(lab funds. At the conclusion of the Season a Cup, value $10', will be prẻ seited to the owner of the p my obtaining tho second highest number of in rks.
Mr. E. Owen's Grafton, 1 'st 10 lbə
(2 lbs o. w.) c Mr. Gogg) Mr. Macdonald's Highland Laird, 19st 8.b (Mr. Alderton)
Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson's Ca Cauny....
11st 9lbs (Mr. Cruickshank
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The three starters ran neck and neck until no ring the judge's stand when Ca Canny took | the lead with Highland Lird secul and Grafton third. This oзit on was maintained while passing the footbal field.
Going up the incline Grafton fell behind, Ca Cinny and Highland Baird. maintaining their posito - Approaching the village, Highland Lird took the lead, Ca Canny falling into the soc nj position. At the entrance to the s'raight Grafton pulled up on the field and lol the way, maintaining his lead until the finish, although hard pr ssed by Highland Laird who an exc l'ent second, Time 2.16 2/5.
Thors were nine ent iss for this amuung event, one of the competitors bing Mis Roosarelt. Some of the man before the wh els did the 50 yards in quick time for norios‹, whil the astonishing quiokusas of hand and taste of some of the fair milliners would have tested the | capabilities of the professional.
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Th pari-mutuel paid on Grafton $34.9) POL PONY BENDING RACE. For all boni fide pol ponies to be passed as such by the Committee the Polo Club, Eatr nce fo
1st Prize: presented by the Club. 24d
$2 Prize: $25.
Highlander (Mr. Moxon) Yellow Peril (Mr. Menocal) Eubt-rfuge (Mr. Gadg-)
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For this rics, which was run off in herts, there were seva.en'ries. A number of red figs were snok up in the course, an the ridors had to s'er their ponies in and out between the so. HURDLE RACE
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Mr. H. P. White's Benoake (Mr. Gəgg) Mr. P. Simcook's - Mick (Mr. Simoosk) 3 Banzai got away at the start and kept to the fore till he passed the winning `post, Bea cak", who was two lengths behind, running econd. Time 44 sec3. The pari-mutuel paid 7.10.
MACAO.
[FRO OUR CORRESPO "DENT.]
THE EARTHQUAKE AGAIN,
Mao, 4th Sept. Since the typhoon, the weather here, has ben exceedingly hot, the nights being intol erable.
There has ben auother series of seismic disturbiaces. rumbling noise, were noticed several tim ́s since Tremors, prec ded by a
Bu iday.
These shocks have ren wel the gervous fe ling among thmɔrə tim`d inhab- Itants of this city. Alarming reports have retched her from Shanghai regarding --serious eur.hquake that is to happen in Mo during this mouth. I nood hardly add that th '83 reports arı" beloved
by very few, although soms1y that it com«s from the Jesuit Fathers of the Sioawei Observatory.
NEW HOTEL.
The inauguration of a 'new ho‘el called the "Orien'al fő el took place last Saturday. Many Macao residents ware invited to the opening dinner. Mica hotels besid s a score of restaurants, eating houses and refreshment birs.
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CHINESE GOLD MINE SEIZED.
À NATIVE WHO WOULD NOT PAY SQUEEZE. Lo-t'o-ying a mountain loosted 4 ) li east of the city of Lu-lung Ds riot, in th› Yongping Profecture, where gold is plentifa Th own or has worked it by nativ) mhols, loying some 30 men. The result of ten days work was an output of 1,30) taala of gold of good quality, This cum to the knowledge of the District M gistrats who went to the spo⋅ to make an inspect on. The landlord was of opinion that he owel the maatsia, ani mida nɔ offering to the magistrate. The good magistrats becam enraged and reported this to the Prefect who male a similar inspection in pers ›n but the landlord hol s to his opinion. The Profect his now petitioned the Vicɔroy to the eff et that shou'd t'ie min be allowed to work the mineral privately, troubles are lis le to ensu. It would .be bitter for the Government to ualertake itsy working by modern methods, and grest profit can be obtained The Viceroy his ordered tha Profect to cl s the mine and commissioned a mining expert to make an eximiostion. It is found that the field occupies an area of about 50 li, anl the m neral can by w rķed to a depth of 4) feet. The gold is of the best quality. On receipt of the report, the Vie roy appointed Taotai Chang Chentang, Director of the salt- tax collectorate for the siven distrio`s of Y
ang- ping, to superintend the woking of this. Tuotai Chang will at first work on a small scale, and wh it is found successful, large sums will be raised. For its enlargement. Magistraț› Li and others have ben sent to the spot to commence the work. A report has lat ly been submitted that five tay's of gold are obtainable out of every 100.- estti's of earth and recommăn 1 the intro-
CHALLENGE CUP.---Vala 825-Distance about one, milė, For all Chin ponies. Catch weights at 1) st. 10 lbs. Winner of a jump race to carry 5 lbs. extra. Jockeys who hire won an official race iu Hongkong or Chin penalizat 2 lbs Non- winuing jockeys allowed 5 lbs. To be run for 5 times ap I to be won by the pony sering the most marks in thy races for the Cup, couuting 4 piuts for a first; 2 for a s 'cond; and for a thirl. The benefit of marks air ady scor d to pass with the pony on a sal. Any winner of the race to carry & hs. extra for each win in the sabsegu nt star's for the Cap, but in the eveut of a poby carrying the penalty no winning, 2 lbs. to b deducted next fim he starts. Pualta accumulative up to 15 lbs. Ea'rince fee o5 to go in the parchise of a momento to the winuer of each racs, and $25 to second poy ont of th Club funds. At the conclusi in [of the Season, a Cu^, vilu: 870, wil be preautel to the Owner of the pooy obtaininduction of machinery. the B^ond highest number of mark+ Mr. W. J. Gresson's Glenburn, 1'st 19lb
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Mr. N. H. Rath rford's Nomination ..
11st llb (Mr. Simoook) Nomination I d until the third hurdle was reached, when Glenburn shot ahead, maintai 1- ing his lead until he rawhelth winning st which he pissed about fou: leng.hs ahead of Nomination.
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THREE FURLONG SCURRY-Ca'ch weights. For a'l China ponies. Entrance fee. $3. lat prise:-A Cup pesanted by Ha. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G.; 2ad prize : $25. Messrs. Macdonald and "Alder:on's Bansi, (Mr. Alderton)
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Thus official virtu, is its owa reward, and gread meets Nemesis in the long rụn.--Ţientsin
Times.
THE TYPHOON AT TYTAM.
As a result of the recent typhoon the main high saction tra k at Tykim was partially washed away for about 59 yards, while one of the bridgn bing srected practically collapsed through one of the arch suppor s being blown down. The overaser's bangalow waraiso de mäged most of the window« bein e amihed. Thy high tide covered' the road in many places.
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