LOVE AND REVERENCE FOR KING GEORGE V.
STIRRING SCENE AT COUNCILS MEETING
Dr. Kotewall's Radio Talk
The deep reverence and respect in which the late Majesty King George V was held was demonstrated to the, full yesterday when representatives from all sections of the community attend- ed the joint meeting of the Executive and Legislative Councils. The meeting was specially called for the purpose of paying sincere and solema tributes to a universally beloved monarch.
Dr. Kotewall also paid a very high tribute to the sterling quality of the late monarch,
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The meeting was presided over by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, K. C.M.G.. C.BE, and the following members
of the Councils.
HL Excellency the General Om- cer Commanding the Troupe (Ma- jor General Bartholomew, C.B.. | C.M.G., C.B.E. D.S.O.) The Co- lolal Secretary (The Hon. Sir Thomas Southorn. K.B.E., C.M.Ö.77
The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C.. O.B.E.), Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Hön. Mr. N. L. Smith), Colonial Trea- surer (Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor), Director of Public Works (Hon. Mr.
R. Henderson), Harbour Master
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY JANUARY 23, 1936.
THE ARMY
New War Office Director
Colonel J. P. Helliwell, C.BE. has been promoted to the rank of major-general and appointed Director of the Army Dental Ser- rice, with effect from October 1, 1935. Major General Helliwell ia 51 years of age, and received his medical and dental education at Owen's College and St. Mary's Hospital."
He was dental surgeon to Bri- tish troops in Indian from 1910 to 1914, and served as Inspecting. Dental Officer. London District. from 1915 unt early in 1918, when be was appointed to the War Office to advise in regard to the organ.zation and admin's- and of all sections of the communtration of the dental service of ty, to second the resolution and the Army. to endorse what your Excellency the present "Army Dental Service On the formation or has said in regard to cur late January, 1921, he was appoint- Sovereign. King George V worked
ed Inspector of Dental Services, with the rank of lieutenant- colonel, from which time he has
unceasingly and devotedly for the gucd of His people of every race,
throughout the whole world.
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Corps.
The Unofficial Members desize to join with your Excellency in the loyal condolences which you have expressed with Her Majesty Queen Mary, His Majesty King Edward the
Eighth and the Royal Family in
their bereavement.
Director-
In
Edward VIII Proclaimed
King
IMPRESSIVE PUBLIC
CEREMONY
Colony's Homage To
New Sovereign
The proclamation of the succession to the throne by His Majesty King Edward VIII was made at a public stand erected specially for the occasion in front of the Cenotaph and facing the Law Courts.
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His Excellency the Governor, members of the Councils und rother dignitaries repaired to the venue after the open meeting of
the Councils; the proceedings of which are reported elsewhere..
Amid hushed silence His Excellency The Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott made the proclamation, and with his last word, the band of the Royal Marines played the National Anthem.
THE PROCLAMATION Facing the Supreme Court were
behind the detachments.
·Great Britain, Ireland and of the British Dominions" beyond the Seas King Defender of the Faith Emperer of India-to whom we do acknowledge all faith and con- stant obedience with all hearty and humble affection beseeching God by whom 'Klägs and Queens do reign to bless The Royal Prince Edward The Eighth with long and happy years to reign over us.
GOOD SAVE THE KING, Proclaimed this 22nd day of January, 1936.
and was universally beloved. been the senior officer of the den-detachments drawn from the Royal Ris sudden passing will be tal service, and has been respon- Navy. The East Lancashire Regi- mourned throughout, the Empire,sible for the organization and ad- and, I am sure that i may add,ministration of the Army Dentalment, The Royal Air Force with the banda of the Royal Marines and the In 1926 he was promoted to the East Lancashire Regiment standing rank of colonel, and in 1827 was appointed. Assistant
· The detachments were brought General. Army Medical Services to attention upon the arrival of (for the
Dental Services).
His Excellency, the Governor, Sir 1932 he was appointed chairman the stand and amid bushed silence, Aridrew Caldecott. After mounting of the Army Advisory Capımittee on Maxillo-facial Injuries, the His Excellency the Governor read
GUN. SALUTE report of which has recently been out the proclamation, which was as Issued Де
awarded Was
the follows:-
As the last word was said the Whereas it has pleased. Al-National Anthem was played and C.B.E. in 1919.
The vacancy for colonel goes
mighty God to call to. His mercy the detachments of the Royal our lite Sovereign Lord King Navy, Army and Air Force "pre- to Lieutenant-Colonel J. V. M. Byrne, A.D. Corps.
George V, of blessed and glorious sented arms," memory, by whose decease the Imperial Crown of Great Britain, Ireland and all other His iste Majesty's Dominions is solely and rightfully come to the High sñd
Christian George Andrew. Patrick end, the band of the East Lanca- Mighty Prince Edward Albert
As the gun salute came "to an
David We, members of the shire Regiment played the second
THE CHINESE COMMUNITY In associating himself with the remarks of the last two speakers, the Hon. Sir Shotion Chow, the Senior Chinese member sald:
Sl, I desire, in the name of the
and Director of Aerial Services Comdr. G. F.. Hole, R.N, Rtd), The Director of Santtaly and Medical Services (Bon, Dr, W. B. A Moore), Inspector General Of Police (Hon Mr. T. H. King), Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt. KC., sli Shouson Chow, Xt., Hon. Str Wii-Chinese community of Hong Kong. liam Shenton, Kt., Hon. Dr.. 8. W. Tso, O.B.E.. L&D., Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell, Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. R. A. D. Forrest (Deputy Clerk of Councity).
Others present were:-Mr. Jus- tice J. J. Hayden, Bir Robert Ho Tang, His Excellency the C-I-C Sir J. C. Little, Commodore C. G.
Sedgwick, Right Rev. Bishop Hall, Sir William Hornell, Lady South- orn. Hon. Dr. R.H. Kotewall and
Mrs. Kotewall, Wing Commander A. G. Bishop, Col. L. G. Bird, Measta. 6. H. Dodwell, M. P. Triati, J. Owen Hughes, Ho Kom Tong Li Yau Tsun, L. W. Amps, G. P. Lammert, A. B. Bilva-Netto, U Rumjahn, Mrs. Henderson, F. G Mauder, Dr. and Mrs. Harklots, Mrs. Langley,· · Mr. A. Morris, Messrs. E. M. Raymond, M. F. Key, J. E Joseph, Mrs. Moore. Mrs. King, Mrs. Hole, Mr. J. T. Bagrain, Dr. E.:L de Souza and many others.
À TOUCHING SPEECH
His Excellency the Governor was accompanied by Capt. W. J. R. CIBE, AD.C. and Mr. J. H B. Lee (Private Secretary).
to associate reverently with the re- solution which
COLONEL LE FANU Your Excellency Heutenant-Colonel Roland Le has just moved and with the re- Fanu M.C., who has been pro- marks of the Senior Unometal moted colonel, obtains the rank Member.
In his forty-eighth year. He was in the ranks before being posted to The Lecestershire Regiment, and has qualified at both Navy and Army Star Colleges. After service in France and the Near East he held General Staff ap pointments in India, the
North- ern Command at home, and at the War Office. He has had duty all with the Iraq Army. Royal
The enthusiasm which the Chin- ese of this Colony demonstrated on the ocasion of His Late Majesty's Silver Jubilee is a suficient proof of the loyalty and esteem with which they regarded our late King. On this sad occasion we wish to offer our deepest sympathy with the Queen Mother and with His Majesty King Edward and other members of the Family.
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A SOLEMN TRIBUTE I A most solemn and impressive tribute to the memory of the late King was paid when His Excellency said:
I now ask you to signify your 25- sent to this Resolution by rising and standing with me in silence.
The gathering then stood up in silence for two minutes.
SYMPATHY FROM MACAO "Sir Andrew Cladecott said:-
Gentlemen: Before: he ad journment I will read with your Dermission the following telegram Governor of Macao
ارید
Warships in the harbour fined a salute of 31 guns and as each gun reverberated over the hillside, the chimes of the Cathedral bells could be distinctly heard.
Executive Council; and fus- bar of the National Anthem. tices of the Peace therefore do now hereby with one voice and consent of tongue and heart pub. lish and proclaim that the High" and Mighty Prince Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick -David is now by the death of our late Sovereign of happy memory become our only lawful and rightful Liege Lord Edward The Eighth by The Grace of God, of
ARTILLERY GUN
PRACTICE
peace and happiness, contentment and virtue among his people. His rule can therefore be compared to"f the beneficence of the Spring wind and the impartiality of the sun. He loved his people as his OWN children, and the people looked up to him as their Father." Vast and complex as his Empire is; all hi peoples. whatever their colour and whatever their political belief,
Gun practice with live arimuni trusted him and regarded him with tion will be carried out from the affection." An ideal constitutional defences at Stonecutters Island on King. he could at times show Sunday, the 26th instant, between courageous initiative, when he con-
the Hon. Dr. Moore took his oath
.After the assembly had "Bitted which I have received from the 'ceived that the high interest or the hours of 8 a.m. and. I p.m. as a member of the Legislative Council. His Excellency then ad- dressing the gathering said:
Gentlemen:--I fear that none of
to find words for what is so real
"Please accept an expression of deepest sorrow for the great loss which the British nation has sus-
State demanded such manifesta- tion."
TWICKENHAM TICKETS It is no longer necessary for the
leading clubs to Bolster my atten Rugby Union as they dis not so many years ago to request the
and so deep in our hearts. It 15 iony our sincy and heartfelt sym- of tha common people. Indeed, it / dances ut Internationals, by can-
less than a month ago that many of us were listening to the Christ- mas mesiage of our beloved King, Clebrge the Fifth, and amid the
CONSULAR CANDOLENCES
More and more Loridon dubs have begun playing matches in the Provinces on days when England
WHEN FOOD WAS RATIONED During the Great War, when us here this afternoon will be able King George V. Myself and Colony Majesty's own meals were no frugal tained in the death of His Majesty food in England was rationed, His Lender You Excellency and Co- as almost to be the same as those pathy."
can truthfully be said that "he celling their own games. suffered when his people suffered, I also desire render public and he rejoiced when his people thanks to member of the con- rejoiced." One quality of the King sular Body for their prompt and which made a special appeal to touching messages of condolence the hearts of the Chinese was his that reached me yesterday. They attachment to his family, A man afforded eloquent testimony of the of simple tastes, he found the affectionate esteem in which our greatest pleasure in his homić. Be late beloved King was held by an was happy as husband, father and the nations of the earth and proof, grandfather, and all members of
doubts and anxieties that beset our world to-day we derived strength and assurance from those homely sentences which a wise and kind. Father spoke to his family of peo ples It is less than a year ago that, at his Silver Jubilee, this same family was tiraning God for setting, and keeping their Father over them, and was praying for a long continuance of his health and happiness. That, however, wan
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The ceremony was witnessed by a large gathering of ́all classes. On the Cenotaph itself officers fromi thé. Naval ships in harbour and from the various Regiments stationed here stood at attention while the civilian population took up all vantage points in and around the locality. The verandahs of the Hong Kong Club and the Supreme Court were crowded.
COURT AND PERSONAL
London, Dec. 31.
PRINCESS BEATRICE
Princess Beatrice, the King's
aunt, la confined to her bad at Kensington Palace with a slight|||| cold. Yesterday, it was stated that she is better. The Princess, who is seventy-eight, has been confined to her room with the cold since Christmas Day. She is the young- est daughter of Queen Victoria
SIR ERIC DRUMMOND AT THE ⠀
FOREIGN OFFICE.........
Bir Eric Drummond, British; Am- bassador in Rome, who arrived, in London yesterday for his long due holiday leave, paid a visit during the day to the Foreign Office
He was received by Bir Robert vansittart, Permanent Under Be cretary for Foreign Affairs, in the absence of Mr. Anthony Eden; the Foreign. Secretary, who is himself on holiday in Yorkshire, and is expected to return to London to-
MOKKUR.
are engaged at Twickenham.
The active players of at least one club-according to a note from an official-stay away from Twicken nam for three reasons-(1), the' English side has for too long been without any personality who can be described as "box office," "(2)
Sir Eric called at the Foreign International football too frequent ly falls below the standard of Office in the normal way, as all returning good club match: (3) they resent Ambassadors doon the price of tickets.
home on leave. He had not been It is all very puzzling to the peo-called back for any particular dis- already King George, V was a sincere ple who have been trying for weekscussion. He will have about three friend of Chine., and, like his to get tickets for to-morrow's big weeks holiday in England "before Queen, was an admirer of Chinese game, by the Afromant culture and Chinese arts.... All
if proof were needed, that all com his family were devoted to him munities in this Colony are linked His family life, so much the ob- with the bonds of common sym-fect of reverence and admiration, paily and goodwill,
must have had a beneficial effect
not to be; and we bow to-day-The Council will now adjourn on the homes of his people. before a decree of fate which ren- until the date to which dera grist only "eloquent and ora- standa prorogued, tory dumb.g
The occasion would indeed be 111 served by any pomp of phrase 'or. wealth of words.We come here sadly to record on behalf of the
RADIO TALK ON THE KING'S DEATH
Chinese realdents of Hong Kong,
whether they are British subjecte
returning to Rome
LORD AND LADY BADEN- POWELL ILL Lord and "Lady Baden-Powell,
or not; revered him; and this sen- subjects, but also of all other peo- people of this Colony, with all the simplicity of truth arid all the The following is a translationnent was amply demonstrated by ples with whom he has come in who arrived at Durban, yesterday. the enthusiasm with which they contact. As his father did before are believed to be suffering from earnestness of love, our deep and made by himself, of the radio talk participated in the Silver Jubilee him, the new King has visited dengue. lover. They have been l sorrowful sympathy with Her given by Mr. R., H. Kotowall yester- celebrations in May last. They all Hong Kong, and I have no doubt since before the liner in which | Gracious Majesty Queen Mary and day afternoon:- all the Royal Family I therefore
deeply grieve the loss of a good that he still remembers us as we they were travelling called at King George V of Great Britain King and a good man.
Lourenco Marques. Lozi remember him with affection and move the following Resolution: died last night. The sad news hai
"That the Members of
admiration. In this time of de Powell is stated to be more com this evoked universal grief and sym-
KAD THE NEW KING
fortable yesterday, and den Fowell, was greatly impre
Dengue fever, an acute disease.
Council,: having heard with pro-pathy. For the late King ruled The Prince of Wales has now sorrow, our hearts feel for him sa found sorrow the sad announce over the peoples of his great succeeded to the great heritage. He for the Queen Mother and all other members of the Royal ment of the death of his late pire with Wisdom and devotion, is admirably tied for the great Family. May His Majesty be Majesty King George V, desire and ever worked' assiduously, for task by character and training, blessed with a long and happy to tender thele humble duty and peace and the happiness of man- having, äs his father did, come to
reign. on behalf of the people of this | kind, ma
the throne... with an intimate Colony of Hong Kong to express 1 The 25 years of His Majesty's knowledge of the component parts the most heartfelt, loyal and eventful neiga was marked with of the Empire. Like the late Klug,- respocitul “ sympathy with Her enlightened government and he a imbued with a strong sense Majtsy, Queen Mary, His Majesty Steady progress in all directions; of duty, and, like King Edward VII, the King and all the Royal neisbly, in the living conditions of la endowed with unrivalled tack wreath was laid by Mr. He Family in their bereavement his people. In his exalted post- Already, by these qualities, and by Kom-tpils, O.B.E the well-known In his endorsement of the tribute tion, knowing no party or class his simplicity of nature, hla Chinese philanthropist, at the foot pald, Sir Henry Pollock, K., said: King George was a great influence courage and his rare charm, ha of the statue of His Late Majesty As the Senior Unoticial Member, in shaping all activities that had has won the esteem, admiration King George V at Statue Square
WREATH LAIT
I desire, on behalf of my colleagues for their objects the promotion of and affection not only or his own | yesterday,
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PASIR EDWARD GERMAN Sir Edward German, the, com- poser, who has been lil in's Lam nursing home for nes months, was stated yest be very much better. It
ed, that he will be able to leare the nursing home to-morrow, Bir Edward German is 73,
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