GREETING TO NEW GOVERNOR.
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6.)
Army and Navy.
Naval representatives on the stage were:-Captain J. D. Campbell, M.V.O., O.BE., Capt. W. P. Mark Wardlaw, D.S.D., Eng, Capt. H. B. Sears, Sarg.-Comdr. Miles, C.B.E Comdr. F. H. Byron, Cemdr. N. 4.Vere Smith,-Lt.-Comdr.-L.-31. Bridge, Lt.-Comdr. J. G. Crossley. and L-Comdr. J. S. Crawford.
Army representatives on the stage comprised the following:-Col. W D. S. Brownrigg, D.S.Ö., and Mrs. Brownrigg. Lt. Col. W. F. Hanna, MC., RE. Lt. Col. W. F. Chris- tinn, D.S.O., Col. R. B. Skinner, OB.E. Lt. Col. E. J. C. Wyatt, O.B.E., M.C., Lt. Col. C. H. Little, D.S.O.. Cul A.. S. King. £t.-Chl B. G. Maclaine. 1.C.. Col. H. A Stewart, D.S.O., O.B.E.. Lt. Col! Myles, Lt. Col. Bussell, Col Lang, Lt. Col. Stokes, Lt. Col. Thom, Maj. Dowbiggin (H.K.V.D.C.), and Major Todd.
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Following were the R.A. F. repre- sentatives the stage:-Wing Comdr. A. H. 5. Steel Perkius, O.B. E. and Sq. Ldr. S. T. Freeman, M.H.E
Ladies in the theatre included:- Mrs. Bodham-Whitbar, Mrs. J. E. Crawford. Mrs. Byron, Mrs. Bridge Mrs. Sears and Mrs. Myles (Navy) and Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Christian, Mrs. Wyatt, Mrs. Mor
femoval of the Po Leung Kak to & more congenial site: and the necessity for economy in adminis trative expenditure.
This is neither the time nor the place to speak of these various problems in detail: their bäre re cital already makes an impressive list. But we assure Your Excel lency that, when the time comes for you to consider them, you may rely upon the loyal and unstinted support and co-operation of the whole Community
In a cosmopolitan population such na ours, enmposed as it is of many races and nationalities, diversity of views and interests necessarily exists. Nevertheless, All elements in it are living in happy concord and harmony, all working for the common good, and loyal to the Government of Hong Kong Those résidents who are British subjects-be they British or Chinese, Portuguese or Indian are among the most loyal sub- jects of the Empire, as they have repeatedly proved themselves to he the past. His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi, in the course of his farewell address on the 22nd of January last, when re-
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1930.
here, as in Malays, in the greatest amity and concord..
THE KWANGSI CAMPAIGN.
FIGHTING EXPECTED
1.
SHORTLY.
KIANGS! TROOPS MUTINY,
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
their offensive
I need hardly say that I will do my best to foster such a happy state of affairs. Hong Kong, in recent (years, has passed through troublous times, more specially some four or five years ago, and at that time Malaya, pot merely as a sister in the great British family, but also a virtually her nearest sister, felt great sympathy with her in her time of stress, and was, if I may be allowed to say a ready to give material proof of such sympathy had it been called for. Hong Kong,
CANTON, May 9: however, bravely shouldered her own burdens with a courage and
Au official communique from We- patience that we admired anil | ehow received here to-day statės successfully steered her through her troubles, and, in a large
course that the pro-Nanking forves will measure at all events, regained her formally launch former prosperity.
against the Kwangsi- Ironside " coalition to-morrow, Saturday, with Sudchow and Kweihsien frat objeesive. The message fur ther adds that the preparations for the offensive, which have been going on for the past month and a häll, are at last complete, and the Government troops are ready to cross the West River at Sunshow, and Kweihaien for a' Eerce struggle. with their antagonists. Heavy troop movements have been going on in Wuchow: Over 200 private sampans, steam launches, junks and other forms of watercraft have been commandeered by the military for
must always have many problems A Colony such as this, however, to face, and Mr. Shenton has given
mo
a sufficiently formidable list. (Laughter.) If I understand aright, even that does not include all those that exist. (Laughter.) I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity of discussing some of your problems in England with both afficials and unofficials von nected with Hong Kong, and also briefly with Sir Cecil Clementi in my dash through Malaya on my way here. It now remains for me
do what is much more import ferring to the remarkable progressant, that is, to discuss such problems which this Colony had made in with those on the spot. Until I its population, its shipping and have done that, it would be mani its revenue during the last three festly very unwise of me to express
any views thereon.
as their
BLACK MAGIC TO PRODUCE RAIN.
ROBED DOG CARRIED
IN A CHAIR.
TOYSHAN VILLAGERS WORK UP SPIRITUAL FERVOUR.
An interesting story, told in the Chinese Press, reveals the singular methods of the villagers of Toyahan district in praying for raia.
The absence of rain in that dia. triet caused rauch anxiety to "the villagers, who then resorted to the time-honoured means of praying for rain. A procession was formed, the most prominent feature of which was a black dog in a chair carried by four men, The animal was garbed in a red robe and its feet, were encased in cloth. On its head as perched at a rakish angle a big rain-hat of straw. Following the dog were men besting gongs and drums and holding joss sticks, etc. They were evidently in the throes of religious fervour.
The procession finally stopped at' a temple, where they solemnly knelt
These things are striking I need hardly say I deeply appre- the transportation of troops and down and kow-towed by way of
ris, Airs. Stewart, Mes, Russell, Mrs.deendes, snid:- 4ang. Ms. King, Mrs. Thom, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. J. D. Lloyd, Mr. R. Baker, Mrs. H. K. Holmes," Mrs. . || R. Sayer, Mrs. P. Jacks, Mrs. J. W. Franks, Mrs.. Whyte-Smith, Mrs. E. I. Wynne Jones, Mrs. Coldsmith, Mrs. de Martin and Mrs. H. Green.
Consular Body.
The first two rows of the stalls were reserved for members of the Consular Body. Those present were Mr. M. J. Quist, Consul General for the Netherlands, Doyen of the -Consular Body, the Consul General for Panama, the Consul-General for Italy, the Consul-General for Perf. the Consul far France, 'thị Cựu sul for Spain, the Consul for Cul. the Acting Consul-General for Japan, the Consul for Germany/the Acting Consul-General for Amgien, the Consal for Chile, the Consyl for Brazil, the Consul General for Siam, the Consul for Dennirk & Norway, the Consul for Boliyin, the Consul for Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras, the Coxul for Guatemala, the Consul for Belgium, the Vice-Consul for Swides, the Acting Consul for Costa Rica.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
The arrival of the fovernor on the platform of the Theatre Royal was the signal for the playing," of the opening bars of the National Anthem, and Their Excellencies having taken their sats, the Hon. Mr., W. E. L. Shentof rose and read the following Addrey of Welcome: TLIAM PEEL Knight Com- no His Excelleky SIR WIL- mander of the Mos Excellent Order of the British Epire, and Com- parion of the rat Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. Lieorge.
inth EXCELL
"evidence of what can be done
in this Colony where a thrifty," industrious and enterprising Chinese community enjoys law nád order under British Govern- ment. Nor have I any fear for the future so long as there is true concord between the British and the Chinese elements in the population of the Colony: and nothing has given me greater pleasure during my term of office than to observe the "in-
cinte the paramount importance of questions relating to pablic health, and I am glad to know at in considering any such quesons, shall have the help and advice of my old friend and colleague, Dr. Wellington, who was associated with me in such questions as far back as 20 years ago. (Applause.)
Amical Chen Chack is supplies, reported to have left Wuchow with his flotilla for the front to take on active part in the offensive,
Serious complications in the mili ary situation in Kwangtung are reported to be setting in in the eastern part of the Province, ds two regiments under Divisional
Kiangsi mutinied and joined bands Commander Kin Han Ting of
with the anti-Nanking forces.
praying for rain. Their efforts in his direction are reported to have been a failure.
FREE TRAIN RIDES.
MAN WHO TRAVELLED IN BROTHER'S NAME,
Kowloon Canton Railway authorities For attempting to defraud the
spirit of goodwil; in. which the presumptuous of me even to express These two regiments, under 'Coley trying to travel on the train on
which
my dia-
Thursday with the ticket issued to his brother, a Chinese living in Taipo Market was fined $25, or three weeks' hard labour, when he appear. ed before Mr. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday.
I am deeply sensible of the great honour which has been conferred upon me by His Gracious Majesty the King, in appointing me to be the many racial elements in the succession to a long list of dis- creasing co-operation between Governor of this Colony, in direct Colony's inhabitants, and the tinguished administrators. It will be leaders of the different rom-the. hope that I shall ever attain munities foster sentiments of the standard of my preilccessors. Chow Chi Kwang and Wei Chue, mutual friendship and frater- hus I can assure you that I shall do have joined hands with the Com- nity." This spirit of mutual goodwill my utmost not to fall behind them munist hordes under the notorious
by working earnestly and whole- and friendship was gruntly streng-heartedly for the good and welfare Chu Tak and Me Chak Tung on thened by the sympathetic en- of Hong Kong, and assist in main the north-eastern border of Kwang couragement of Sir Cecil Clementi taining those friendly relations with tung. This combined force has cap- and by his personal contact with
neighbours Cur
A Chinese railway ticket collector the Comunity.We confidently tinguished predecessor Sir Cecil-tured the city of Toopan and is stated that shortly before the de- feel that like your distinguished Clementi, in particular did so much threatening Swabue. Unless they partúre of the 12.30 train on Thurs- predecessor, you will encourage to foster. I am confident that in and promote it with the same
are checked, the sittiation will be day, the defendant tried to pass my humble endeavours, I shall have fostering care.
Adverse rumours are al- the help and co-operation of them serious.
the barrier, but he was asked for all. (Applause.)
ready very previlent in Swatow,production of his ticket. He mo and the merchants in the outlying mentarily exhibited a ticket in a districts have wired to their head cigarette case and closed the case offices in Swatow cancelling their again. Witness wished to examine the ticket, but the defendant re- orders,
The Canton authorities fused and walked away. have ordered General Tai Kit to dispatch several detachments of troops to the troubled area. Gen- eral Chang Chiag of Fukien has also been requested to cooperate in the matter by sending troops down to Eastern Kwangtung.
With equal confidence we feel that Your Excellency will recog nise the vital importance of main- taining the cordini relations which so happily exist between Hong Kong and our neighbours, whose interests are closely linked with
ours.
OATH OF OFFICE.
CEREMONY AT COUNCIL. CHAMBER.
The ceremony of swearing in took In greeting you and Lady Peek place at the Council Chamber Inter we offer you our goodwill and best in the morning. All the members wishes, and we pledge you our of the Council were present, to loyal and wholehearted support. gether with a large number of From our knowledge of Your Ex-officials from the Army and Navy cellency's distinguished successes and their ladies. Practically every as an administrator in Malaya, nationality in the Colony was re- whose population, and local con- presented ditions are not unlike those of this "Colony, we look to the future with high hopes, in the firm belief that under your wise rule the Colony will continue to enjoy the bless- ings of a good government.
Upon your rival in Hong Kong to assume the high office of Governor And Commander-in- Chief, to which it has pleased His Dated the Bth day of May, 1830. Most Grafous Majesty the King At the conclusion of the above to appoin you, we, the members Address, Mr... Shenton, amid necla- of the Community as a whole, res- mation, approached the Governor pectfully extend to you and Lady and presented him with an illuminat-
"Your Excellency, on behalf of the whole Colony, I present you with this Address.'
Peel hearty and cordial weled copy of the address, saying P. Bruga, the Hon. Mr. C. Gordon
come,
Itour earnest hope that dur- ing dur term of office the gradual and steady progress which is alady in evidence will continue tyadvance, and that the Colony yll soon regain its former pros- brity
HIS · EXCELLENCY'S REPLY.
The Governor, on rising, said Mr. Shenton, Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen,--On behalf of my wife and myself, I thank you very sincerely for the warm welcome that you have given us to-day. "We appreciate it the more in that I am an absolute, and my wife a virtual stranger, to Hong Kong, for I have never had the pleasure of visiting here before, while my wife merely touched here many years ago on her way through.
visited here before. I may say in cidentally that we had actually planned to come here next Christ mas, but circumstances have brought us bere earlier than we anticipated. (Applause.)
ANTI-JAPANESE MEETING
IN CANTON.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. }
CANTON, May 9
Sir William Peel entered the Chamber at 11 a.m. sharp and took his seat at the head of the horse- shoe" table, Seated on his left were:-The Hon. Mr. W. T. Sou- thorn, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L Shenton, the Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, O.B.E., the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., the Hon Mr. J. A popular anti-Japanese mem- orial meeting was held in Canton Mackie, the Hon. Mr. J. J. Pater this morning in connection with the son, and his right were-His presentation of the Twenty-one Excellency Major-General J. Demands by Japan to China 15 Sandilands, C.B.," C.M.G., D.8.0., years ago to-day. As usual the the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, the demonstratica was under the direc Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G., | tion of the Kuomintang. The C.B.E., the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kote Twenty-one Demands with editorial wall, C.M.G., LL.D., the Hon. Mr. comments were reprinted, in full in H. T. Creasy, C.B.E., the Hon. Dr. the vernacular press, the object S. W. Too, O.B.E., LL.D.. the Hon. being to remind the people of Dr A. R. Wellington, Mr. A. E. National Humiliation Day. All Wood.
the shops and a large number of Among the ladies present were houses in the city hoisted the Lady Peel and Mrs. Southorn. national flag in compliance with Shortly after the new Governor | the order of the Government, was seated, the Chief Justice, Sir Flags are also hoisted" in front and Joseph Kemp, K.C., C.B.E., was on top of all Government buildings. heralded into the Council Chamber. In contrast with former occasions The Chief Justice's party, was head-of this sort, no holiday was declar ed by a bailiff of the Supreme Courted for to-day. The Japanese who carried the mace of office. Mr. nationals in Cantón are not being C. D. Melbourne followed next and disturbed in any way whatever. Mr. Justice Wood next, followed by the Chief Justice himself.
EUROPEAN LADY'S WILL.
MRS. MCLEAN'S HOME AND
LOCAL ESTATE.
Half an hour later witness re- ceived another complaint from a porter that the defendant was evad- ing the collection of tickets. Mir F. Winyard was told of the affair and he stopped the defendant. When requested to produce his ticket, the defendant showed one in his brother's name. A monthly ticket for March in his own name was later found on him.
Mr. I. B. Trevor, of the Railway Company, told his Worship that it was, possible that there might be many of defendant's type who were constantly defrauding the author- ities of revenue. As the accused did not renew his own monthly ticket since March, Mr. Trevor thought that the defendant had been using his brother's ticket.
The Magistrate imposed a fine. of 825, or three weeks' hard labour in default of payment."
ANOTHER OVERLOADING
CASE.
PORTUGUESE MASTER FINED.
Captain Jose Matos, Master of the s.. Lima, was summoned be- Fore Commander JB. Newill, D.S.O., at the Marine Court yes- terday for unlawfully overloading his vessel.
Mr. G. 8. Hugh-Jones, who ap. peared for the defendant, pleaded guilty and said that when the pro- secuting officer boarded the vessel, the Master was not in at the time. He also stated that the vessel car- ried only three and a half inches in excess, which is equivalent to 65 tons..
Defendant was fined $200.
The Colony is, however, still faced with many and divers prob- flems which require early solution. Among the most important are its currency; the completion of the water supply scheme to the Island of Hong Kong and the Kowloon Peninsula; the further improve. ment of the Harbour, including its dredging; the construction of new, and the improvement of existing, arterial roads to meet the increas- I have heard so much of the -ing needs of vehicular traffic; the beauties of your Colony that I establishment of a vehicular ferry looked forward very keenly to see- between the Island and the Maining them to-day, and I confess that land; the various problems con- I find the reality so much trans nected with the rapid expansion cends all the descriptions I have The Royal Warrant was read by and growing importance of Kow: read and heard, that I can only the Clerk of Councils, Mr. D. W. loon the need for improved feel great regret that I have not Tratman, after which the Chief hospital and asylum accommoda,
Justice administered the oath of tion: the further development of
office. On His Excellency Sir the Health and Sanitary Service,
William Peel signing the oath, the in order to deal more effectively
band which was stationed in the with the various problems con-
compound outside the. Council Gross estate in Great Britain nected with public health, such as
Chamber struck up the National amounting to £135,145,9.10, exclu- the advisability or otherwise of Although a stranger to Hong Anthem, which brought the cere- sive of what she may be possessed creating a Health Board, the Kong, I have spent 32 and a half¦ mony to a close.
of or entitled to as a trustee and eradication of malaria, and the years of my life in a neighbouring The Address to the Governor and not beneficially, was left by Mrs. treatment and prevention of tuber- part of the Empire, and while there speech delivered at the Theatre Elizabeth Livingston McLean, The Staff Officer of H.M.S. Tamar culosis; the necessity for more I had the privilege of forming many Royal could not be broadcast yes- wiods, late of Burfeld Hall, has issued the following notice. at prison accommodation; the crea-friendships, not only with the British. terday, as some trouble was experi- Wymondham, Norfolk, who died on the Barbour Office to mariners :- tion of a juvenile court; the estab-people" but also with the Chinese enced with the transmitting set on April 5, 1928, Estate duty payable Unlighted surveying floating bea lishment of an Industrial Home and other races, and I look forward the Peak a short time previous to at Home amounts to £28.112.18.10. cons, surmounted by black flags, for poor children; the need for to adding, while in Hong Kong, to the reception at the Theatre Royak Testator's two sons, Messrs. Alan are being 'moored in connecting with a new City Hall; the encourage the number of auch friendships. It was announced that the author and Colin McLeas, are named as hydrographic work in an area the ment of civil aviation; financial Án most of you know,, Chinese ities were attending to the defect executors and trustees of the will. centre of which is 80 miles 250 de- assistance to the University off form, & large proportion of the lagd the expected to continue,
And thes expected to continue with Resealing, of probate of the will, srees from Tanjong Br
Baram Hong Kong and other edBentional population of mininya, and canol
T institutions in the Colony; increas- apeak too highly of the loyalty and At 7 p.m. the announcer expressed respect of estate worth $2,800 left joining the following positions (a) ed educational "facilities, for the good citizenship shown by them in regret that both the City Hall pro- in the Colony,
Lat. 4.11 N., Long. 11.12 E; (b) poor the improvement and en- common with other races. I am "ceedings and the afternoon features Testator makes a number of be. Lat. 4.20 N., Long.. 112.44 E.; (c). couragement of local broadcast delighted to have confirmation of had to be omitted. He said, how quests to members to her family, Lat. 3.59 N., Long, 113 E.; (d) Lat. ang; the provision of additional what I have always understood. ever, that the defect had been re-
and her servants are also to bene- 3.51 N., Long, 11228 E recreation grounds, and playing namely, that the various races and medied. The Rev. H. R. Wells then fit, subject to their remaining in From time to time, some of these fields on which & Committee has nationalities that go to make up. gave his lesson in Cantonese, and her employment at the time of her benoons will be lighted experiment- recently submitted a report; the the population of Hong Kong live the evening programme followed. "death.
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