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CANTON, DELEGATE FOR HONGKONG.
MORE DISCUSSIONS REGARDING
"TRADE RESUMPTION..
(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]
The Canton Merchants' special com-]
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TB, 1925
SHIPPING IN HONGKONG.
SIR CLAUD SEVERN'S OPTIMISTIC SPEECH.
OPTIMISM FOR THE FUTURE. They in their various capacities in the Colony represented the engineering and shipbuilding knowledge and activiti: a of this great port. It was true that it PRESENTATION FROM ENGINEERS the present time, owing to circumstances
AND SHIPBUILDERS.
Last evening members of the Institu
over which they had no control, ship- building, and possibly engineering too were not nearly sa ictive as they had
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ittee to promote an early ending of the tion of Engineers and Shipbuilders in been, but he was optimist enough to about it.
Loyent and to bring about the resump- tion of regular Canton-Hongkong traffic has appointed Mr. Lan Tung Ping, a mtuber of the ecmmitter representing the Axsoristed Chambers of Commerce of Kwangtung, to visit Hongkong in order to discuss the subject with Hongkong
Chinese merchants.
Hongkong asumbled at the Club to bid farewell to the Hon. Sir Claud Severn, K.B. C.M.G., Honorary Vice-Pre- sident of the Institution.
Opportunity was taken to present Si: a silver cigarette box on Claud with the lid of which was engraved the In stitution's monogram: while on the front there was a suitable 'inscription"
respect to the future of Hongkong ship ping and engineering industries,
FOOD MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE. The Cuntou Food Maintenance Com- mittee, an organization formed in Canton during the earlier period of the boycott
Mr. B. L. Frost, President of the In. and strike to keep prices slown and to prevent a shortage of funds the dis-stitution., was in the chair, while those present. included the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Mr. R. M. Dyer (Chief Maunger, of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock" Company),
solved...
RIVER TRAFFIC.. Regulak river - traffic between Canton and inland ports was resumed on Novem- Her 11th. During the strife between the Aleds and their opponents, any of the tow-beats and. Boight and passenger junks were anamdeered for military trans portation. Since the defeat of the anti- Reds on the East River font, most
of
In one of his farewell speeches Sir Cland Severn complained that if he made speeches outside the Legislative Council Chamber people wrote to the papers" We all must bave our little Some men and women devoted to golf; others spend so meh time at bridge that it almost ceases to. become a recreation and might be a pro-
think that such conditions could not con- hobbies. tinue, very long where such wonderful Even during this lacilities existed. period of apparent inactivity they had
seen on both sides of the harbour ships
fession.
are
Writing books or articles has
been a perfectly orthodox recreation for journals, there have been contributions from the pen of the Queen of Roumania the highest in the land. In the recent.
being launched and completed and sent was sure, was as good an advertisement away on their first voyages. This, be A feature of the proceedings was the for the engineering and shipbuilding optimistic speech by Sir Claud with industries of Hongkong as any that had the Earl of Birkenhead, whilst ex- Kowloon Docks they had had two vessels Mr. Asquith, and Mr. Ramsay Ma preceded them. (Applause) From the Prime Ministers like Mr. Lloyd George the papers" quite frequently. On the ordered from Australia and on the other Donald, have not disdained to write to side there had been a different type of whole it is really a harmless recreation: river boat launched nad the rescue boat. Land, sometimes, like charity, it heneits as they had called her, had been built both him who gives and him who receives: The favourite recreation of Sir Claud for the Government, as well as other ships just to keep their band in. He Severn is that of drawing-room or alter- looked forward to the day when the slips dinner society entertainer. constructed by Mr. Dyer at the East endflection upon his administrative ability to kong for many years is a most amusing contributor to an evening's entertainment of his docks would have ships of 600 say that he will be remembered in Hong. and 700 feet in length building
it is no re-
when all of the many schemes which he has, formulated for the benefit of the
these vessels have been released again for this sifter cigarette box inscribed, with the facilities they had they were Colony cease to he connected with any")
ordinary service.
JUDICIAL REFORM.
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of the
particular name,
THE ARTIST. Possessed of a well trained voice and need for pessimism. They knew that
with a full knowledge hoth of elocation their enemies had announced their in-
of great tention of making a dock which would and of music, Sir Claud Sever can enable them to do without Hongkong, always be relied on, if the occasion is. variety. If a plebiscite were taken in but, anyone who knew the const would suitable. for many "turns". know that they were lacking in a sense of humour or were very ignorant. They this Colony on the subject, it is probable who knew, would realise the futility of any that a majority of those who have listen- such project on the part of their enemies ed to Sir Claud's entertainments would In speaking to them he thought he could say that his own favourite item is the take an optimistic view and said that, singing of "Take a Pair of Sparkling. if they could overcome their present Eyes" troubles, they would see a great revival bachelor in Hongkong that be was ob in shipping as well as in trade gene-viously playing with fire. rally.
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THE PRESENTATION... Mr. Frost said: Sir Cland Severn- On behalf of the members of The In- station of Engineers and Shipbuilders,
He thought the change would come of which I have the honour of being President this year, I ask you to accept very suddenly. There was no doubt that "Presented to Sir. Claud Severn, K.B.E., bound to obtain orders for large ships CM.G.. by the members on his retire which would test the capacity of these The Kuomintang Judicial Reform Comment, Hongkong. 12.11.25" with the in-new slips. He did not think there was any mission for Canton, recently created, is stitution's monogram on the cover, as a composed of men who all obtained their small souvenir of your connection, with legal training abroad. Among the men- the Institution. You, Sir, have been hers of the Commission are Dr. C. C. Wu, Hon. Vice-President for several years Dr. Chien Skih Fang,, Mr. Loo Hing Yuan, past and have taken a keen interest in Mr. Lam Chong, and Mr. Kom Moi its welfare..although you have not paid Kwong, Dr. Wu, son of the late Dr, We may visits to this building, the prin. Ting Fang, and Mr. Loo, are all British cipal reason being that we have not had trained lawyers, Dr. Chien, is a doctor many functions to which we could ask you that you would have been interested the Chicago of jurisprudence" 'from
in, but ur annual ball. I think I am Chief "University, Mr. Lum." present
caused no surprise to those of us who right in saying, you have never missed, Justine of the Kuomintang Supren when in the Colony, and you have fre
Sir Claud then went on to refer had noted the sincerity of his sentiment Court, and Mr. Kom, a member of the quently expressed the opinion to me, Count of Supervisors, were students in Sir, that cur ball
pleasantest social functions of the year. experiences in Singapore some years for all that is described in the song when foreign universities.
There are very few residents in this ago, which had been referred to by Me he fell a victim to the dart of Capid. It
Frost, and laid be was constantly receiv was the inevitable that happened..
Many of his admirers in Hongkong Colony who have known you as long as I have Sir, having bad the pleasure of ing communications from Major Sinclair
who was still conducting the Philharwould maintain that the best item of his playing in the Philharmonic Concerts at
mosic Concerts at Singapore and was repertoire is the excellent story called
for
"The Yellow "Dog." The story runs like Government Singapore more than 3 years ago when
still attacking the
He this:-A magistrate in the Eust End of
case in which London had to decide you were charming the music loving
the way Home Chinese witness, who could not speak Hive evidence. people there by your songs. Since I taking away their best ball.
Mr. Interpreter, have been in Hongkong I have had the hoped to meet him
Please ask the witness,
says the aagis- pleasure of many delightful conversations and would be able to tell him that, English, appeared to with you, Si, oh many subjects, and I although be sympathised with him, if There was some quarrel about a dog Then commences a wonderful can say that you have always shown a Major Sinclair lived to be one hundred what sort of dox it was,
dialogue, in the language alleged to be MURDER ON TRAIN.
In conclusion, Sir Claud said he thank Chinese, but which makes many who can speak Chinese laugh mast heartily. The well as social ones and have always been Government to sytapathise with him... Three "terrorists" [oarded a train at very, keen interest is public affairs as he would never succeed in getting the rate
willing to talk matters over when asked
ed them very much for having naked dialogue is between the interpreter and Ilokon. Samshuj, on November 9th and
You have been attending so to do so. when the train was nearing Chow Ma
takes both parts and is splendidly expres
"He says it Ting station, killed a young penger,ny of these farewell functions lately, him there and added that he deeply the Chinese witness: it continues
and so much has been" said in your regretted leaving the Colony now, but about a quarter of an hour. Sir Claud of about 23 years of age, with daggers.
the interpreter ;! praise, that all I need say furthes is as he had said before he was hoping to sive is gesture and tons. Suddenly Eng MILITARY SITUATION.
whereat the after dinner audience smile lish is resumed. boom in shipping had not started there yellor dog cries
then gives the finishing touch would be, he was sure, an indication audibly. Sir Claud waits until the noise then that it was coming and that people of laughter has suficiently subsided and who had ships to build would come to story The magistrate lay back in bis Like "Thank Heaven it wasn't black and tan." There is then "loud laughter." every really good story, about 95 per cent. Hongkung because they would realise chair and throwing up both hands, said of it is in the telling and Bir Claud does that in a manner that very few could equäl
RAILWAY ACCIDENT. An accident occurred on the Canton Hanków Radroad, Kwangtung Section, an November 8th near the Ching Fung "Ting tunnel. A freight train was partly <lerailed while running northward from "Wongsha," and a following train, failing toprencive any warning, collided with the
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Shekki, in the district of Heunigshan, that on behalf of the members of this revisit it before very long and if this was lost to the anti-Beds on the morning Institution I endorse all that others have of November 19th. The anti-Reds now have no position near enough to Canton zo gause the latter any inconvenience.
The Reds Also report that they have captured Youngchun, a Southern district formerly under anti-Red control.
SUGGESTED OIL MONOPOLY
FOR SWATOW,
LABOUR LEADER SUPERSEDED. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ]
SWATOW, November 11th.
said. I wish long life and prosperity to you. Bir, to Lady Severn and the young members of your family, a pleasant voyage home and a happy reunion with Mr. Frost then proposed the health of your family. (Applause.) Sir Claud Severn.
I hear that the Government here ise
SIR CLAUD'S REPLY,
there were facilities here which they He thanked could not get elsewhere. them very much for the beautiful gift and their kind reception that evening. (Applause.)
Sir Claud then proposed the health of Frost, remarking that under his era as the President of the Institution, Mr. president he was sure the Institution would flourish. (Applause.)
Mr. Frost replied to the toast and said
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LIKE CORNEY GRAIN. Mention must be made of the ability to imitate musical instrumenta" "In my old Kentucky home" is a favourite num- recreation. It is surprising how quickly ber for the enjoyment of this form of Sir Claud can glide away from the words of a song to the sounds of a banjo. Ia
Grain. favourite of many years ago-Carney these sketches be reminds us
We shall remember Sir Claud for many It was Mr. Sin years in Saint Joan." clair's masterpiece and all of the players were admirable. Yet the most. humaa note of the whole play was the audible" whisper of recognition which ran round the circle, the stalls and the pit when Sir Cinud appeared on the stage. All of the others were, by comparison, strangera to the audience. Everyone immediately Sir Claud: On a visit. Mr. Front: Wo sincerely trust be. will recognised Sir Claud. If there had been a prize for elocution, he would have "won" a visit as well. (Apit, for he has the art almost to perfec here on come
tion. plause.)
Mr. Frost: Sir Claud has mentioned that he may return to the Colony.
Sir Claud Severn, replying, said he must express his very grateful thanks to them for having asked him there that evening, just before he left the Colony op retirement from public service and for giving him, the opportunity of meet ing the members again. He also thank-
other concerns; but he hoped that in the near future they would be getting back gilt which would be of great use to
hem very much for the beautiful that recently they had suffered with shortly to follow the lead of Canton and him when he removed the little wooden into the old lines again.
Mr. Frost submitted a toast to the partition inside the box so that it would establish an oil monopoly.
There is a report this morning that contain cigars instead of cigarettes. He shipping industry of Hongkong and the 2b Authorities have appointed another hoped that some of them would be his general business of the Colony. Player, someone from Canton, in plare guests in the Old Country some day and al Taag Kou Meng, the Labour Leader would accept a cigar from it. He thank The Labour Unions are raising a protested them very much. It was true, as about the change and are petitioning for Mr. Frost. had said, that he had not the continuauce in office of Tang Kou paid many visits to this Institution since he became Honorary Vice-President, but Moog
Mr. R. H. Dyer said that in Hongkong
For all bis amusing slats and his drol to be the Institution figured very largely in The military people appear moving the main body of troops to Kis- the public eye. He had always found they would try to keep up to date in allieries there is a golden vein of sentiment yingchow, whence I suppose they will the annual ball an extremely pleasing things and he hoped they would be able in the composition of Sir Claud Severn.
function which, as Mr. Frost had said to reap the benefit. (Applause.) push on luto Fukien,
Sir Claad Severn then left the Club to The Unions and Strikers' Committee he had never missed since he had been are still picketing the place strongly and in the Colony. This was an outward attend another engagement amid the no opportunity in lost of inflicting injury manifestation of their social activities singing of "For He's a Jolly Good on noyons caught working for a foreign and formed a very small part of the com: Fellow."
bined knowledge and work that was re- firm.
Swatow has been declared an infectious port, by the Hongkong Government on
scount of cholera.
Sir Claad ne ho left the Clab said presented by the members of the Institu-Thank you very much gentlemen, and tion, although on occasions like the pre- my best with to you is that better, times sent they could afford to ignore them will come very soon."
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He and his rigid views about the Church and about all things that are ceremonial. He is, however, delightfully human. He We hall miss him likes social events.
in sport and we shall miss him at public
dinners and other functions. There cu be no one in the Colony who will not wish him every happiness in his retirement. those whose recreation it is to write to Tie is generous enough to forgive aver
found in human nature. the papers about the goodness to be
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