THE PACIFIC AND SUBMARINES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1664, 20 January 1917, Page 4

THE PACIFIC AND SUBMARINES.

The development of the submarine has greatly increased its powers, and lias made possible operations in waters which, at the beginning of the war, would have been regarded as quite outside its range. A naval correspondent, writing recently in a London newspaper, stated that German submarines frequently travel from Heligoland to Madeora, a distance of 2,800 miles, before meeting supply vessels; also’ that a German submarine recently remained at sea for 55 days, travelling in that time 11,000 miles. In certain quarters the opinion is held that the Pacific may yet know the perils which U boats have created in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Japan has decided to arm hexmerchantmen, a step which seems to indicate that the allies recognise the possibility. In discussing the question, the Sydney Daily Telegraph mentions cex-tain incidents which might lend colour to this opinion. A few weeks ago a steamer which might easily have been a submarine supply ship, sailed from a South American port. The fact

that the crew of the vessel was composed of a type of man not usually found in the forecastle is asserted to be significant, the suggestion being that they are German naval reservists, and that the ship is bound for some point among the islands which has been fixed as a rendezvous.

* FOXTON RACING CLUB. PROGRAMME OF THE ANNUAL RACE MEETING, To be held on Foxton Roeecourse on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd AND 23rd, 1917. OFFICIALS. Patron, F. Robinson Esq.; President, J. R. Whyte, Esq.; Vicepresidents, Messrs W. E. Barber, F. E. Jenks, 0. Robinson and C. Robinson; Treasurer, Mr F. S. Easton; Timekeeper, Mr E. E. Smith; Judge, Mr J. R. Whyte; Handieapper, Mr J. E. Henrys; Starter, Mr A. Keith; Clerk of Scales, Mr J. V. Burr; Clerk of Course, Mr C, Petersen; Surgeon, Dr. Mandl; Hon. Vet. Surgeon, Mr R. H. Meade; Auditor, Mr Fred Symes; Stewards and Committee, Messrs Dr. Mandl, F, S. Easton, G. Coley, H. G .Hammond, C. Hunt, L. R. Freeman, R. Bryant, J. Y. Burr, and H. S. Thynne; Secretary, Ended Wanklyn. FIRST D AY. MONDAY, JANUARY 22nd, 1917. 1. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Over 7 flights of hurdles, 3ft. (iin. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 12 o’clock. Distance, lit miles. 2. HIMATANGI HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs, from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 12.50 p.m. Distance, 6 furlongs. 3. FOXTON CUP (Open), 300 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance, 80s. To start at 1.40 p.m. Distance, 11 miles. 4. MAIDEN HACK, 100 -sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs, from the stakes. For 3-year-olds and upwards that have never won a flat race of any description at time of starting. Weight, Bst. 101 b. No allowances. Entry, 40s. To start at 2,20 p.m. Distance, 7 furlongs. 5. AWAHOU HACK WELTER HANDICAP, 115 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight, Bst. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. To start at 3 p.m. Distance, about 1 mile 100 yards. G. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP (Open), 175 sovs., second horse to receive 25 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 50s. To start at 3.40 p.m. Distance, 6 furlongs. 7. DASH HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 4.20 p.m. Distance, 51 furlongs. 8. HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP (Open), 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimun* weight, 7st 1-Hb. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 5 p.m. Distance 7 furlongs. SECOND DAY. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1917. 1. HACK HURDLE HANDICAP 120 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Over 6 flights of hurdles 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. To start at 12 o’clock. Distance 11 miles. 2. WHIROKINO HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 12.50 p.m. Distance, 51 furlongs. 3. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Open), 200 sovs., second horse to receive 25 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 50s. To start at 1.40 p.m. Distance, •1 mile and a distance. 4. TRIAL STAKES, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs, from stakes.

For 2-year-olda and upwards that have never won a flat race exceeding 30 sovs. in value at time of starting. Weights: 2-year-olds, 7st 91b.; 3-year-olds, Bst. 51b.; 4-year-olds and upwards, Bst. 101 b. No allowances. Entry, 40s. To start at 2.20 p.m. Distance, 5 furlongs.

5. CARNARVON HACK WELTER HANDICAP, 100 sovs,, second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight, 7st. 71b. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 3 p.m. Distance, about 1 mile 100 yqrds. 6. WHARANGI HANDICAP (Open), 150 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 3.40 p.m. Distance, 6 furlongs. 7. JANUARY HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. To start at 4.20 p.m. Distance, 6 furlongs. 8. MOUTOA WELTER HANDICAP (Open), 130 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs. from the stakes. Minimum weight 7st 71b. Nomination; 20s, acceptance 40s. To start at 5 p.m. Distance, 7 furlongs. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. NOMINATIONS for all events (including Maiden Hack, Ist day, and Trial Stakes, 2nd day), close with the Secretary, at Foxton, on FRIDAY, sth January, 1917, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS will be declared on or about January 9 th. ACCEPTANCES for Ist day close on MONDAY, January 15th, 1917, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS for Second Day’s Races will be declared on MONDAY, January 22nd, at about 8 p.m. ACCEPTANCES close same evening at 9 o’clock. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All Entries MUST be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Box 13, Foxton, with the name and age at the time of entry, name of owner, pedigree, and the registered colours of the owner. Entries by telegram MUST be confirmed in writing by the NEXT MAIL. All Colours must be registered, or a fine of 1 sov. will be imposed for every start. All Races to be run under the Rules of Racing as adopted by the Racing Conference of New Zealand. The Committee reserve the right to alter the date or time for the declaration of nominations, weights, or acceptances, as they may think fit. ♦ When nominating, the NAME and ADDRESS of the Trainer MUST be •given; also the NAME or ASSUMED NAME of the Owner, with his ADDRESS. NO HORSE WILL BE WEIGHED OUT FOR ANY RACE WHOSE ENTRY FEES ARE UNPAID. PENALTIES. FLAT RACES. —The winner of any Flat Race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 101 b., and of any additional race a further penalty of 71b. Horses handicapped at Bst. 101 b. or over to carry half of the above penalties. The winner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 101 b. in the Huzxlle Race, and of any additional Hurdle Race a further penalty of 71b,, or, if the Handieapper deems fit, he may increase the penalties, ENDELL WANKLYN, Secretary. Approved in accordance with the Rules of Racing, this Ist day of November, 191 G.—Win. HALL, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club,