To the Editor of the "Mobrh-Chimn Dany News"
Sm,—My letter appearing in the "N,-C.DAN," of February 12, is not a reply to that of THE SQUIRE appearing in the same issue, although you have caused to be placed above it the caption "Mr. Hayes Replies" This letter was written before that of THE Squmr appeared in print.
The statement contained in my advertisement and in my letter is based upon the printed authentic records appearing in the latest volume of "Racing Record" just published and to hand two days ago, As this statistical work is prepared and circulated under the auspices of the Stewards of the Shanghai Race Club, one is reasonably correct in assuming that its contents are reliable, If Tuk Square finds that they are not, perhaps he may. deem it his "duty" to take the matter up with the com-potent authorities.
In conclusion, if Apowo ana his breed possess such superior speed, is not this a further argument in favour of encouraging the racing of this better class rather than opposing their importation and use in this "horse-minded' community? Is not speed the desideratum in all racing?
J. A, HAYES
Shanghai, Feb. 12.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.