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DEATH OF DR. J. M. ATKINSON.
FORMER PRINCIPAL CIVIL MEDICAL OFFICER IN HONGKONG.
Tolegraphic news has baon received from the Becretary of State for the In order that the situation in Russia Colonies that Dr. J. M. Atkinson, formers might be explained to the local Russian ly Principal Civil Medical Officer in and Hongkong, died on the 23rd ultimo, It authoritatively community explicity Russian official delegate was known by his friends that for some sent to Hongkong with months past Dr. Atkinson had been lying has been
actions to any instructions to answer fully any in a precarious condition due to aneurism questions that might be asked and of the heart. Eis untimely death will to elucidate any matters upon which be deeply lamented by the very large there might be doubt or misunderstand-
cirals of his friends who are still in the splendid recep ing. He was accorded a
Colony, and heartfelt sympathy will be tion and delivered a stirring speech
extended to his widow, who was well- which was cheered to the echo.
known here as, the popular and very efficient matron of the Government Civil
Hospital and to his two young sons.
Yesterday he called at the Daily Press office in order that; might make public his mission through the columns of this paper. He was particularly anxious, he said, that the British community should understand the position of affairs in Russia,
Dr. Atkinson spent twenty-five years in the service of the Colony. He came to Hongkong in 1987 from London, where
hau been Resident Medical Officer of St. Mary Abbott's Infirmary, Kensing
He
with authority to voice the opinions the nation as a whole. Therefore, when the Council of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates in Petrograd repudiates the pronouncements of the Government and declares bluntly that Bassia will not escrifice a single soldier to help her Western Allies to repay a historic in- justice *** it is speaking for itself clone, and its views may be, and very probably are, resented and repudiated by delegates, elected by the self same process, in Mes cow, Vladivostock and elsewhere I another column we publish a speech de livered in Hongkong by a Russian oficial delegate in which, the fe'lowing passage "We have destroyed a dynasty that had a great preponderance of Ger- man blood in its veins and was betraying Iluasia. In the same way we shall be able to destroy, and throw off the yoke of any other treacherous parties who are betraying, either willingly or uncon sciously, liberties that have been newly won, and who are sullying the honour of our great nation in the eyes of Allied nations." This is a thinly-veiled refer- ence to the activities of the Soldiers and
Questions were raised regarding the Workmen's Delegates in Petrograd.
responsibilities of a newspaper under the tou, and Medical Oficer of the St. Mary
Kensington. Their activities have already aroused & feeling of bitter resentment in the Army censorship regulations, but the Abbott's district of and Navy, and is is the firm conviction delegate was insistent that the informa came out to the Colony as Superintend of those best qualified to judge that these tion, which he was about to supply, ent of the Government Civil Hospital to and Medical Officer to the Small pox might be published, and ought particular delegates will be superseded
be published, without the least Hospital and to the Lunatic. Asylum, within a week. They have no mandato delay, in order to correct Wrong After acting for two short periods, in to donne the meaning which Russia impressione
he had been
1995, as Colonial Surgeon, he was ap He applies to the word “annexation," and led to believe, were being created.
pointed in 1887, Principal Civil Medical they do not in any sense represent the said.
Officer and President of the Sanitary. people of the country If they have by
from Board, in succession to the late Dr. devious methods so strongly entrenched
in the capacity of a delegate. Ayres When the Sanitary Department themselves that force alone can remove The Joyful and sincere reception that was reorganised Dr. Atkinson ceased to them, that force, we are told will un- was given me by my fellow countrymen
he the. President of the Board. While questionably he exerted, for the Army showed me how welcome was
holding the post of President he received the thanks of the Secretary of State for and Navy are now as one in their doter arrival as a delegate from home, mination to £ght unceasingly until all how accessory it was
of 1898. For some time he was a member the objects of the Allies have been fully explain and expound the situation, his services during the plague epidemic achieved. Far from despairing, there.
of the Legislative Council, and from 1903 I took this opportunity to convey fore, that the Angle-French offensive will
he was member of the Executive lack Russian co-operation, there is good to my attentive audience what the fool up to the time of his retirement in 1912
Council. reason for believing that within a muchings of all honest and true Russians were, shorter time than many deem possible, I explained the duty of Russians towards we may see Germany attacked un sca and our valiant allies, who have taken upon land in a manner which will develop an themselves the whole weight of the Hua very skilful physician and rendered very our out his career in the furtherance of entirely new situation and materially onslaught during this trying and valuable services to the Colony through lighten the task which confronts our, brave historically critical period that
country is living through. I further medical and sanitary improvements. He armies in France.
explained what the majority of true was responsible for the introduction of Russians thought of the war, and said European nursing sisters in the Govern- that our Allies are now looking toment Hospital, and was intimately con-
I told Russia for a definite answer.
nected with the establishment of the Victoria Hospital." them what this answer should be.
The Peak Church being closed for re- pairs, there will be no service to-morrow (Sunday). The Church will be reopened on Sunday, June 10th,
While a coolie was following his en ployment in the work which is in pró- gress on the roof of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, he came into contact with a live electric wire and was electrocuted.
which,
I arrived in Hongkong
authoritatively.
my and for someone to
My watch-word is as follows-
The introduction of the strictest discipline, the complete victory over German militarism (that is to say when Russia, in conjunction with the Allies, finally smashes and disarms the German Empire, and the German Mailed Fist can no longer be brandished threateningly.) Only then, and not before, can the long suffering Russian people look for word to a state of hratherhood, equality and freedom, and only then will it be possible for her to develop her resources.
Dr. Atkinson made n reputation as, a
Socially, the late Dr. Atkinson was well-known in many circles in the Colony, He was an enthusiastic cricketer and an expert lawn tennis player when here, and, he was for some years President of Hongkong g Cricket Club. He spent twenty-five years in the service of tho
Colony, and retired on pension at the 480 of 56...
Since the war began Dr, Atkinson had been employed under the War Office
A Chinese school boy has been sent to the Government Civil Hospital suffering from minor injuries to the face and right arm as a result of being knocked down The deafening cheers, and the numer had charge of a military hospital, by a motor-car in Queen's Road East. ous congratulations and demonstrations conjunction with Mr. Murray Stewart The boy ran out from under a verandah my speech brought forth, proved to my he was also a representative in London into the car, which eventually conveyed satisfaction that my watch-word was the him to the hospital.
watch word of my listeners.
The telegrams that were immediately Major General PG, Twining, C.M.G, dispatched to the Provisional Govern- M.V.U., who served in the China expedi-
ment swearing support proved that tion of 1500 and was mentioned in from this moment the number of true despatches, has been appointed Deputy Russiang had increased.
Adjutant and Quartermaster-General on the Adjutant-General and Quartermaster
He was mentioned in General's Staff. despatches in February and June, 1915, and awarded the C.M.G.
Brevel Colonel (Temporary Brigadier
Contral) A Skeen, C.M.G. Ludian Army, has been appointed A.D.C. to the King. He was mentioned in despatches in August, 1915, and awarded the Brevet of Colonel. He took part in the China Expedition of 1900
All my hearers asked to be sent on active service and, in this way, backed up their words.
Knowing the feeling that exists in the Russian, flect and amongst most of the Russian citizens. I venture to add the following remarks
Let our heroic ally Great Britain not look on the Russian Revolution in a sceptical manner, and be at all anxious as to results,
The new Russia will be able to prove that her people really love their country and their freedom and that patrotism is not yet dead in Russia and that national honour still exists
of the Hongkong War Charities Com-
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CORRESPONDENCE.
THE
RECENT BOXING CONTESTS.
[TO THE EDITOR OF TER ** HONUKOSG "DAILY PRESS.!].
8m, I have to thank Seaman Simes. for his kindly letter, and to express my regret for any misunderstanding.
to
It is scarcely necessary to reply further Observer," but I repeat that Ahearn could not be counted out while Royal prevented his entry to the ring. If Abearn, on being allowed to do so, had not entered the ring then the count should begin
Rule 4 doty not say
the other IERIN
the importance of the declaration recently made by that body. Certainly, if the articles outlining the war policy of the Council that have been published in the official organ in Petrograd faithfully they would destroy at he blow all represented the opinion of the people prospect of a speedy and vigorous resump- tion of military operations on the Eastern Front. Fortunately, there is good reason for believing that they do nothing of the kind, and there is at present, at any rate, no reason for the abandonment of those high hopes which were built upon the Terms and Battsbury Armaan. Kowloon welcome intelligence cabled last week that A FLAT in Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon, the difficulties attending the formation Jellicos, entitled "Spun Yarns of “I already hear the thunder of voices meanwhile to return to his corner, 25
of & Cabinet in Russia had been men's Delegates were clected by the of the Russian Army Various regimenta and by the labour organisations in country at the outbreak of the revolution in order that they might assist in the task of restoring ordes With the establishment of a properly constituted: and universally recognisen government their raison d'être ceases to exist Morcover, it must be remembered that there is a Council of Delegates in all the larger centres of population and that, so far, there has been no particular endeav [38 our to establish a central body endowed
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We have destroyed a
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What I said was that both Referees agreed on the result of the Simos-Smith of the West, and when Chinese Gordon parties which are betraying, either will fight independently. I consulted no one wis fighting the Taiping Rebellion. Capingly, or unconciously liberties that have and gave my decision at once on all the tain Wonhain took part in the rescue of bees newly won, and who are sullying Gordon at a critical moment.”
Ihear, Tommy, you saved a life in the war.
Hi did, sir."
How did you do it, Tommy" "By not hinlisting, sir
kouts.
the honour of our great nation in the eyes of Allied nation.
Thanking Observer" for all the nice
*Bussia's honour to-day demands that things he has said of me, and you, ir for the favour of spac in your columns. every trus citizen should say
I am, etc.
Carry on the War to a victorious finish; stand by the Allies and support the freedom of Russia.
8 BAILEY This correspondence must now close ED., H.D.T1