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part in this epoch-making. war, dis as they walked on to the stage so much attention now at home. Germany duped is protected and counsellors, and the nation, took We must not forget all the saeri- charging her obligations contemplat- they were given a rousing recep- namely the formation of a solid the treaty which she made up the cause of Right against fices which have been made by ed in the Treaty of Alliance, and Ition. The Hon. Mr H. E. Pollock and suitable League of Nations with Germany is abrogated. The Might. The British nation with France, Great Britain, America can assure you of my belief that presided and those on the plat (bear hear), who shall be bound by wealth that she stole from Russia her sons of the dominions has and perhaps first by Balguim. (A whatever course erents may take form were: The Hon. Mr P. B. a solemn covenant to use force and must. he returned (applause) shown that they are fighting for a voice: Marshal Foch). It is to after the war, the ties of friendship/Holyoat, Hon. Mr S. H. Dodwell, econòmic pressure against any under the conditions of the armia- good cause and it has encouraged you to appreciate what he has (Cheers with "Vive s Hon. Mr Ho Fook, and Hon. Mr nation which attempts hereafter tice to the trusteeship of the them to sacrifice everything (ap. done. (Continued from Page 9.). sibilities in that connection. fairly which have, happily, been subsisting Chan Kai Ming. Mr Arculli, Mr to follow the example of Germany Allies and I do not doubt that out! plause) and I am very proud on France!" and the Marseillaise). The resolution was carried un- and fully. I appeal to you to give between the two nations under the B. V. M. R. de Souza and Mr. and wake a war for wilful and by the chaos that exists in Russia this day to see that my country. M. Lecable thanked them all.
wicked ambition. (Applause). As today and which was partly due, men have followed suit. They this thought most earnest, Patriotic Alliance will ever be augmented and George E. Anderson.
Opening the meeting Hon. Mr regards the development of the if not directly due, so fomentations have vindicated themselves and animously and cheers were given will rise we can look everybody straight for Mr Lloyd George and the and generous consideration, that cemented. (Applause).
Finally, with all my heart, I sar Pollock, who was greeted with British Empire, here again I think by Germany, there free government may live, that it
A privileges and freedom we may lative Council, which concluded may be safe and that the liberty of that the vindication of right against cheers, apologised "for, the late we have an important programme a newer and greater people than in the face for whatever future Unofficial Members of the Legis these free peoples which has been might is as unmistakable as the sun start, which he said was due to the to attend to in the future. Our ever before. (Applause).
Chinese Celebrations. won apon the battlefields of France appears when the clouds are dis-act that a subscription list had Empire has been united in war, though there may not he a Rus enjoy. We are proud to be united the meeting
The good news produced. the Club since tin which had before. We must see that that sian people with a recognised emblem of justice and fair play. and Belgium shall not perish. (Ap-persed, and that the solution of then got up at the Hongkong possibly more than it ever was sian Empire there will be a Rus to that Empire whose flag is the
greatest animation among the problem of the present war has real realised the sum of $10,000 for the unity is continued in peace and head. We are celebrating to-day (Loud applause).
Mr EV.M.B. de Souza spoke Chinese community and through- plause).
played the "Star by fested with those who deserved St. Dunstan's Home for the Blind. we must, sc far as in us lies one of the greatest events, if not The band
(Loud applause). "Ladies and use every endeavour to insist the greatest event, in politics in briefly. He said: As the repre-out yesterday the Chinese,cele- of Great Britain's brated the occasion with great Spangled Banner" and this was the it (Applause.)
The Japanese anthem followed. Gentlemen," he proceeded, "the that shipping between sil ports the whole of the world's history, sentative signal for another scene of
Mr. E. V. M. R. de Souza, Consul resolution which I have to pro- of the Empire and trade shall be Over four years ago the German oldest Ally (applause) on behalf rejoicing. The day was redog- thusiasts.
ourselves of the leading business frms usi Suzuki, the Japanese Consel, General for Portugal, also received pore to you this afternoon is as encouraged and instand netet, Epire set out on a definite pro- of the Portuguese community of nised as a general boliday. Many
sary raw materials metals gramme of dominating the world. He said: a hearty reception. with applause,
"That the following telegram be within the Empire shall be con- To-day she is humiliated, You most heartily with the con- suspended business and Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gea- shouts of
sent to His Most Gracious served for the use of the Empire will find the terms of the armis gratulations which it is proposed people entered into the celebra-- King tions with the keenest spirit. The tlemen. I feel a great honour to
and shall not in future get into tice almost beyond what you to Majesty the King be privileged to say a few words on
That this public meeting of the the hands of unscrupulous would have expected, and the George in commemoration of the big business houses were striking Ladies and Gentlemen-Let s behalf of my country on this octa-
pieces of decoration and even the citizens of the Colony of enemies, who are seeking under price has been made heavy be Allied victory (Applause)..
Mr G. E.Anderson was again small craft in the harbour made. celebrate, first of all, this auspicious sion, an occasion which I thorough
the treacherous guise of naturali cause although German territory Hoogkong desires" most re- odcasion then the honourable and
I believe will become historical in
spectfully to congratulate sation, to undermine our Empire. has not been invaded it will be oc- well received. He said: I am their contributions to the feast of well-deserved Armistice with Ger the annals of this Club if not in the
Your Majesty upon the vic. (Applause) As regards intercourse copied (applause), because she sure that each one of you will colour. Social gatherings in many has been signed, which means annals of, the Colony of Hongkong. torious prosecution of the war with Germany the feeling of this cannot help it and with the aurren appreciate the feeling of thank-honour of the great event were a complete victory to the Allies-not Ladies and Gentlemen you see be- which has been waged by Colony has been very clearly ex-der of the greater partof her guos fulness that I have, after having the order of the day, simply on behalf of the Japanese fore you the representative of a Great Britain and her Allies pressed. (Cries of We don't if not the whole of them in the ac-been in this community for about of the principal functions being in the interests of freedom want them" and "We won't have tual field of battle today and of her three years in which we were not that at the Chinese Club, which thrown open to friends: community here but also as a mem- small but modest nation. whose only
and right and to assure you of them.") The Germans have fol- fleet-(cheers) and with the in the war, to be able to appear as ber of the nation which has, for a regret has been that she has not
their loyalty and cevotion to lowed up their initial enormous occupation of the Rhine forts-before you to-day as representa.of members. The guests were number of years. been allied to Great been able to enolate the gigantic
Your Majesty," (Cheers.).
crime in planning and starting (cheers), at the end of the discus- tive of a part of the great force hospitably entertained, an exten Britain, and has fought to the end efforts made by her more powerful
I do not think this resolution is this present war hy a deliberate sions which will take place within that has won this victory. Ia sive tiffin being served.
behalf chair was occupied by Mr J. M. the ruthless enemy for the common Ailies in this war, which has happily
and freedom, come to an end in complete victory one which requires much speak and organised system of bar the next month or two months as associating myself on
barities and outrages. Some the case may be, she will be power of the American community Wong. The health of the Allies this resolution of con- was proposed by Mr Ko Po Som. cause of humanity
for the Allied powers. If we haveing to commend it to a loyal people say that we must not take less to renew the conflict. You with (Applause.)
I need hardly dwell in detail upun not beer able to do much we have audience like the present, but any notice of that, that if we do will find that we are even protected gratulation to H. M. the King The chairman delivered" an the nature and object of the Anglo- desired to do much, and no sacrifice. Perhaps you will allow me to say that we are only repaying hate that if in the event of renk mutiny I may say that I represent the eloquent speech in which he just a few words to express for bate, I can only say this, that having spread through her feet community most thoroughly in hoped that by this defeat Ger Japanese Alliance. Suffice it to say however great, which was asked of a
I hope that as long as we are a she is powerless to surrender her their most cordial sentiments of many would appreciate the futili that it is one of the most important as we refused to make. (Applause), cur to me in connection with the nation we shall never cease to fleet, the Allies have determin-appreciation for all that was done ty of opposing Might to Right. pivots of Japan's foreign policy, and What we have done is too well armistice which has just been distinguish between what is right ed on the occupation of He- in the war before we came into it. The occasion of the celebration hime, among other things, at the known to need repetition and with signed In the first place to those and what is wrong (Cheers). I ligaland which will give them (Applause). There has not been a was the triumph of Right over here to time since the original declaration Might. China, one of the Allies, have of you who have not yet learned We maintenance of peace in the Far out going any further
evidences of it in our very midst the terms of the armistice, which will now call upon my colleague, command. We
men did not appreciate the unselfish Being business
they We take pride that we have even in were read out by the H.E. the the Hon. Mr Holyoak, to second celebrate-(A voice: What about of war when the American people had a share in the victory.
the Kaiser?" and this resolution. (Applause).
laughter) a small measure contributed to the Officer Administering the Govern- success of the Allied cause and we ment at the Council Chamber this Hon. Mr Holyoak: Ladies and I do not know about the Kaiser, ness, the nobility and the loyalty could look for the resumption of the pluck morning and will be published in Gentlemen, I have just been but I do trust, although it is not to humanity that the position of business activity and prosperi- the papers, this evening, they are speaking in the Club and I have so far laid down in the terms of Great Britain represented in the ty. He praised common with that of the soldiers of as rigorous as the most anti-Gernot very much coice left. I trust the armistice so far as I followed struggle. (Applause). Though for and endurance of the Allied relations and from ous victory, putting an end of the such measures as would ensure her our valiant Allies. (Applause). We man person could possibly desire. you will be indulgent. There was them, but no doubt it will follow a time it seemed best from inter-armies in achieving such a glori-
Loud cheers). They represent the Government revolution-Gov in the definite peace proposals national mational honour and safety. (Hear have been fighting for this day. The complete collapse sud surrender of ernment resolution (laughter before they are signed. I do not domestic conditions that we should destruction of life and property in day has arrived, Ladies, and Gentle the German nation. (Applause). "British Constitution." There is say that the Kaiser will be im- remain neutral until we had pro-Europe as well as in other parts of Four years ago, soon after Great men, and it has been a day of great Our fret feeling. I am sure, must so much revolution in the air it peached although he deserves to per cause from within ourselves the world. Heregretted the absence Britain responded to the arrogant rejoicing. My own countrymen all be one of thankfulness, (hear bear) confuses the tongue (Laughter). be, (A voice: He's gone to get to come into the struggle, I know of Mr. Ho Kwong, the chairman, challenge of Germany, whose aggres rejoice with our Allies the British-thankfulness that this terrible There was. & resolution passed Dutch courage)-but I do say that I can well express the sentiments who had so generously contribut sive intention had been revealed by who have been our oldest and most deluge of blood which has been this morning in the Legislative the French people and the British of my people when I say that ed so much to the success of the from the atrocities most, are did not realise the fact that what iastically honoured after which the advance of her troops over the faithful allies since 1973, (cheers) prevalent throughout the world for Council for conveying a telegram and Belgian, who have suffered there never was a time when we function. The toast was enthus- Belgian frontier-in avowed viola and
in the last four years has at last of congratulation to His Majesty determined that before any peace the Allies were fighting for was a large quantity of crackers was thoroughly are
ome to an end (hear hear), for as the King and it was felt not only is signed some definite arrange what we wanted. (Cheers). Sooner fired. The members of the club tion of the Treaty ensuring the per- heart with your rejoicing as it
ou know, within six hours of the by the Government hut by the re- petual neutrality of Belgium, ought to be remembered that wel which Germany berself was a party, have fought also in unison with signing of the armistice all hos presentatives of the people on the mat shall be came to with regard or later all things come round, as then adjourned to the mass meet tilities ceased upon all fronte Legislative Council that the pith. to the punishment of those who they should come in a struggle of ing at the City Hall. Among are guilty, and the punishment of this sort. We can best appreciate those present were Capt. Leslie though she afterwards said that if you. (Cheers, during which (applause), and I am sure we shall lie ought to have the opportunity those who openly and fragrantly our responsibilities ourselves, we D. Modget, Messrs B. W. Tape, J. valy amounted to a serap of paper" Portuguese National Anthem was rejoice with those, who, by that of conveying to His Majesty the defied every treaty which has been can best appreciate what we and A. Hall, R. H. Kotewall,
do cessation, bave had restored to came loyal.congratulatione that made in connection with warfare, should Japan, in full deference to the played)
Mr U. C. Galuzzi, acting Consul them those who are dear, intact bare been conveyed already and humanity itself. We do not eult our own consciences, but Hofo Sum, Ho Sai Yus, Drs 8.Y. spirit in which the Alliance was
that was the for Italy said amidst applause: and unharmed. (Applause). But officially, and originated, sent an ultimatum
contri-there is another side to reason why this meeting was wish to be vindictive with fallen after self-examination, self-pre- Kwan, F. S. Lee, T. Y. Wu and paration, after a thorough can-H. Chaun. Hon. Mr Ho Fook and Germany, demanding of her that Conscious of having
picture and it is a called and why it was called Tsingtay, which Germany had ex buted to the fullest extent in the the
struggle against the Germanic very sad one. Many millions have by
Coming to peace developments as of the principle involved and Hon. Mr Chan Kai Ming called
what all these things meant for
CLUB LUSITANO. torted from China under some pre powers and their Allies, Italy to either died or been disabled in this of the Legislative Council Now. Mr Holybak raid: The British the objects to be attained, and of at the Club during the afternoon: At the Club Lusitano at 5.30 rence, and which had proved to be
day is prepared to celebrate the awful war. They have been fight Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here nation, as well as every other humanity. the American people The basis of evils menacing the Far advent of peace. It is a greater ing for us and for our cause and I to celebrate victory which is nation concerned in the develop came into the struggle and they p.m. a thanksgiving meeting was stern peace, should at once he Italy that celebrates to-day, that think you will agree with me that almost as complete as we dared ments of peace, which are just as have stood with the Allies to the held, a large assemblage taking" United Italy which was the dream we do owe it to them and to their to hope for. I would remind serious almost as those of war, see end because they knew that the part composed chiefy of all the spendered. War naturally ensued. Tsingtau and life work of so many patriots steadfast courage that we should you that we entered the war very that we have reached an inflated objects for which they were fight prominent members of the Portu-
speedily taken by us, and since during the last century. The all of us, so far as we individually early in the day in defence of a stage of wage in every country ing were the principles of esguese community.
Fourth Italian War of Independ-can, do everything that we can to treaty which was given to a smal- the world, which has to be adjustsential justice, the principles of a time no-shadow of a soldier of ence against the tyrant of the prevent, such a war from breaking ler uation, and we declared war ed; and disputes which must in Government for which the United V. M. R. de Souza, Consul Gene- ship of enemy origin has been seen double handed eagle has just come out again. (Cheers). Their steadfast-upon Germany because we had evitably arise between capital and States had always stood, the ral for Portugal, commented on in the East. But if anyone even to a triumphant end, and with itness and self-sacrifice, will always that treaty. It was called a "scrap labour will also have to be adjust- thought that Japan's task in the the larger issue, the world wide be an example to us to do our duty of paper" and we were scorned and ed and during that time we shall principles of humanity (applause), the heroic service done by the ļa successful issue of this struggle, then proposed to send a telegram war ended with: the capture of Taing cause of civilization against the to our country, our King and the taunted by the German Chancellor need the utmost patience and and that we have finally come to Portuguese troops in France. Re Labour cannot be that we have come to a point to Portugal congratulating the tas. he certainly made a mistake, tyranny of the Hohenzollerne Empire, (applause), and with re- of that time because we entered foresight. Inspired by the sense of righteous and Hapsburgs. Gentlemen, we gard to those who have fallen per- the war in defence of such a mere indep clearly recognised in this were we can take advantage of Portuguese, Government, on the Inspired humanity, and actuated by can truly congratulate ourselves haps I may be allowed, in a ship- scrap of paper. That term, Ladies war that capital, however great it the opportunity we have for doing peace achieved through the armies
on such a glorious achievement, ping port like this, to put in a word and Gentlemen, will go down in war it for the world that which we all of the Allies and Portugal
Senhor Mariano Carvalho, her duty and responsibility, Japan and let us rejoice, bolding dear of praise of the indomitable cour-history to the everlasting infamy may be, cannot be independent of desire, is a subject of congratula decided to extend her sphere of a the memory of those heroes who age of the officers and men of the of German politics (applause) be labour. (Applause). These are all tion to us all and in supporting Commander of the Patria, then zivity, sweeping the enemy away gave their lives in the struggle. mercantile marine. (Loud cheers), cause before that time any treaty questions which are bound up this resolution of congratulation delivered a patriotic speech, say: Their courage has been ab between nations was inviolable with the great victory which we to the King I am sure that we can ing that it was as much a victory from the Pacific and, Indian Oceans (Applause).
The Italian Anthem was play.solutely superb. They have gone and held sacred. If that basis were are celebrating. Without delaying all appreciate the feelings of over barbarism as a national one. in co-operation with the British
about ordinary avocations as destroyed then the basis of inter- you further I have great pleasure thankfulness and joy, as well as It was proposed by Mr A. M.F: Navy, and assisting in the enduring ed.
though there were no such things national safety was destroyed in seconding the resolution which responsibility, which come upon Soares and carried that a ball be work in the Mediterranean, in addi tion to her latest efforts in Siberia the Club Committee, expressed the as submarines or floating mines, with it and when Germany set out has been proposed by my cous in this international com- held at the Club in celebration of deep sense of disappointment the and we are proud of them. (Ap to say that we will scorn any league the senior Unofficial Mem-munity on this occasion. Let me victory. The party broke upamidst (Applause).
Bay just one word farther. The loud acclamations and cheers for Remote as Japan is geographically they could not invite all present to plause). On this day there is treaty which it suits us to do ber. (Loud cheers).
Hon. Mr Ho Fook, who was re- ' junior Unofficial Member has the Allies and Portugal. tiffen, since the capacity of the dawned an era of liberty for the that "we will plange our way
certain respon- situated in the Far East-where, building would not permit it. He small nations of Europe. It is through any country to which we ceived with hearty cheers, said: referred to
accruing out of thanks to our combined efforts, no said also in pasting that all
one of the terms of the armistice have given oursicred pledge never Ladies and Gentlemen, the Chi- sibilities
At the Portuguese Club," that Belgium, Alsace Lor- to violate, because it suits us," then nese community whom Hon. Mr this victory. I believe. as I hostile influence has been allowed to
arrangements were made very hur
À mass meeting was held at exist-it has never made any driedly in view of the short notice.raine and Luxemburg shall be the whole fabric of international Chan, Kaiming and I have the have said elsewhere, that this handed back that we and agreement. from that time was honour to represent, desire" me to victory imposes upon as immense, ference to her unswerving determica erranny having agreed to the our allies shall have free access destroyed and, because of that associate them with the resolu- almost terrible, responsibilities. the Club Lusitano under the tion to stand by the Alliance and to ruistice more quickly than they to the Baltic and that all the action, not only Great Britain but tion now before you (applause) We must recognise that at the chairmanship of Mr. E. V. M. B. render all possibic assistance to the had expected. (Laughter). If the occupied parts of Russia and other powers and later the great and to express the unbounded back of all we have been fighting de Souse (Consul for Portugal) romion cause, because this has been arrangements seemed not as perfect Rumania should be evacuated. Republic of America, came into satisfaction and rejoicing with for are certain principles which and supporting him on the we platform were Mr. A. F. B. Silva- a struggle for liberation against op as they might have been that was (Cheers). And while I am on the the war (loud applause), be which they have received the we must now give effect to. pression, which has now been de, the explanation..
subject of Russia I should like cause it was apparent to all that news that has brought joy and must realise that the free peoples Netto (President of the Club feated...
to say this that although lately the rights of free peoples and in hope again to the whole world of the earth depend upon us to Lusitano) and Mr. 'F. X. A ds that country has been in the ternational treaties must be de- we ought to be very proud indeed give effect to the principles which Silva (President of the Macao throes of a revolution and has not fended at all costs or there was of the great achievement of our we have professed. (Applause). Municipal Council), been able to give us the assistance no longer any basis of interna- Army and Navy and Merchant There has never been a time in The Consul said that the The ardour of celebrants had which at one time we had hoped tional safety. The German Em- Marine; as well as those of our Al- the history of the world when so meeting was called up for the every part of the Allied countries, abated not a jot, in spite of the for, we must never forget that in pire chose to say that might was lies. They have saved not only much power was placed in the purpose of sending a message of because it was a war to resist Frus proceedings in the morning, when the early months of the war the right and the rest of the world set the Empire, but the whole of man- hands of free people as there is congratulation to the President the time came round for the pub-Russian people by their push into out to prove that it wasn't kind, and we who now once today. May we use it rightly! of the Portuguese Republic sian militarism, to prevent world lic meeting in the Theatre Royal. East, Prussia rendered invaluable and to-day we are celebrating the more enjoy the blessings of peace (Cheers.)
on the auspicious ocassion of There were calls for someone to the victory of the Allies. domination, and to preserve the in The meeting was called for 3 p.m. service to our cause. (Applause) vindication of that principle. The bave cause to remember them ternational freedom and peace for bat long before that hour the seat. As I have said just How Hohenzollern dynasty is finished. with undying gratitude. (AP speak for France and whea Miša Mr. F.XA, da Silva then des Lecable mounted the stage, bear-livered a very enthusistic speech, which we have been striving for cening accommodation of the build- the little nations of Belgium, (Cheers). The German Empire as plause). #
Me Arculli's rising was also ing a big tricolour, the audience which was loudly, applauded, turies and which is now being ating was being taxed. It is safe to Poland, Servia, Montenegro and a world dominating Empire is.
Jose in a. body and cheered, teined. Indeed, it will not be simply say that the gathering formed the oppressed nationalities of finished (cheers), and she will the signal for much cheering. He my own personal view that the something in the way of a record Austria-Hungary will be free from take her place later. by a process said: Ladies and Gentlemen, it clamouring for a speech, mingled. Mr. Bilva-Netto seconded the Albes have been fighting in the enthusiasm at a public meet unjust domination whilst, in Asis, of steady bumiliation, which is is with the greatest plesaure and with cries It speaks for itself motion of sending the message, M. Lecable also ascended to the and it was carried unanimously. ing. The speakers were rather Armenia and Syria will come into inevitable because the must pay thankfulness that I come forward firm belief that the sword, oncom late in arriving and the vast audi- their own. (Applause). But that the price of her crimes, in the as spokesman for the Indian eub platform and said I cannot speak The Consul proposed, and Mr. sheathed to defend the majority of suce filled in the time by singing is what we must work for unless comity of free nations. (Applause). jects of our august King Emperor. like my Consul because my feel- AM Soares seconded, that a nations of the world, both from various patriotic songs, to the ac we take care these small nations I think it is clearly shown, as you Whether Massulman, Prees, inge, are too much to speak. I ball should be held to com neutral and material slavery, should companiment of much feet stamp-will not be able to fully maintain will find from a study of the terms Hindu or Sikh they are sil devot will say that we are very grateful memorate the happy event, and -never be laid down until the final ing. Many Ead flags, including a their liberty in the future and I of the armistice, that the principle ed and we feel very prond at to Great Britain and America and this was carried unanimously.
This concluded the meeting and think it is the duty of everyone of retribution and replacing this moment (Applauso Our all the Allies (cheers)—and our victory was on and that is now big tricolour. an accomplished fact, (Applause); The Unofficial Members of the of us who is interested in the damaged property national or devotion and loyalty were greatly soldiers who have been fighting cheers were called for Portug
It is with the greatest pleasure Legislative Council were respon future peace of Europe to study private is absolutely defended increased from the day that His for four years and the soldiers and the Allies, that I say that Tupac has played a"
sible for palling the gathering and the problem which is attracting (Applause). Even Eussia whom Majesty with the advice of his who have been killed in this an enthusiastically
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