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COMING DEVELOPMENT
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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1929.
and of this we have an outstanding Most of you will remember that This boing uppermost in my mind, example in the Hon. Dr. Teo. during the trying emergency of you will probably permit an expres Nover too much in the limelight, | 1926, Dr. Ta'o was appointed Chin- | sien of heartfelt thanks from me at never over assertive, lacking some ese Labour Controller with bead- the gratification so kindly expressed what some of the pose which to us | quarters" at the Olty Hall. I am this evening that a member of the
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putting it mildly when I say that it required courage-moral and physical to come out in the open and face the enemy as he then did. I mention this merely to point out that in Dr. Ta'o also we have a member of the Council who will certainly assert himself when the occasion arises.
Portuguese community of Hongkong has been accorded the honour of a seat on the Legislative Council by choion of His Excellency the Govornor of this colony. I hope 1 shall be pardoned the candour of concurranco with the view that my community has earned the claim to this representation by reason of its long and permanent residence-in- Kowloon Possibilities. doed from the earliest days of the I am confident that the two gen-
settlement of Hongkong-ita senag of tlemen to whom we do honour to-te obligations by right of its demi- eile and the unfailing performance We march with the Government, day will not fall.ua; they are re-
of its duties of citizenship on or we support them as and when residents of Kowloon, they know our casions of emergency as well as st quired and when we do our duties neods and problems, and we may times. as citizens we are entitled and rest assured that our interests are we domand that they pay adeguate safe in their hands. heed to our safety, our comfort and all those other things which are civilisation
Incidentally, I have been the re
When Your Child
Feverish.
Among the anxieties which: worry mothors are those spelle of foverishnoga that come every now and thon to upset the normal healthy life of almost, every unwell; but, what precisely is
is a feature of his countrymen, Dr. Too with his quiet and almost dif- fident ways has made friends with all clance and peoples, ga
Both the Kowloon representa. tives live in Kowloon and I think I am voicing the wish of the Congratulations to the Hon. Mr. majority whon I say that I hope J. P. Braga and the Hon. Dr. S. that this qualification will always W. Teo were tendered by Kow be required of Kowloon members, loon residents at a garden party for to know one must have ex- at the Club de Recreto grounds parience to which Imagination and Kowloon, last evening, the gather-report are secondary," Ing being organised Jointly by the Kowloon Residents' Associn- tion, the Club de Recreto, the Kowloon Football Club, the Kow- loon Cricket Club, the Kowloon Tong Residents' Association, the
Before sitting down, may I In- cipient of the reflected glory which Bir Cool Clemonti, in giving effect Y.M.C.A., Filipino Club and St.
dulge in one or
two day-dreams to the Additional Instructions from Andrew's Young Men's Club,
concerning the possibilities of
His Majesty, has cast on my com- At the gathering in the club
Kowloon. When one looks around munity by appointing one of its hall Mr. E. Cock, said. We are
and reflects upon how wonderfully members to the Legislative Council. gathered together, this evening to hayo. said what most of us here the Peninsula has been transform I fool I may, on this occasion, inter child. Obviously the little one is sclebrate the recognition of How
ed within the last ten years, as if pret the sentiments of my compa- loon and to congratulate the two work for us and in return weby the magic of a fairy's wand,triots that it is fitting for us to public the matter?-that is the problem. gentlemen who have been chosen
one can be pardoned for thinkingly tender our thanks to His Ex- to represent our district in the
that what to-day seams but a colloney for the high honour and the Legislative Council.
dream may within a comparatively confidence reposed in us, and you, short span of years be a reality. ladies and gentlemen, for the ex-
Situated as we are on the bor-treme kindness of this splendid re ders of a vast country, rich. inception. mineral wealth, productive
Cohesion of Public Opinion. many of the world's necessities,
Sir Henry Pollock, our populated by a multitude of indus- The Colony of Hongkong can be
trious, peace loving people, who sl- unofficial member of Council, for roughly divided up into distinct
though secure in their ancient whom I entertain the highest rospect regions: thus we have the Peak
civilization are readily susceptible and esteem, has, kindly identified and Mid Level districts in which
of modern improvements, this himself also with this demonstration. Especially designed for the use the Europeans predominate, the
Colony, the great commercial gate-In Sir Henry, Kowloon possesses a of infants and young children, way to Southern China, possessing staunch friend and an native and there is not an atom of harmful Eastern district of the city which is partly Naval and Military but There can be no doubt whatso-as it does one of the best harboure sympathetic supporter. largely international, the Western ever but that the selection of the in the world, has tremendous pos- portion which la almost entirely Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga and the Hon. aibilities for the future. Chinese, the Central district which Dr. S. W. Ta'o-two worthy local is the business part and lastly residents of long standing-ag the Kowloon, which is, I think, the two new Unofficial members of the heterogeneous' or inter- Council has given the greatest satisfaction to the residents of Kowloon.
I don't need to tell you how Kowloon has grown for that is evident to all. But there are somo aspects to which it may not be amiss for me to invite your atten-
tion.
most. national,
when the growth in eo rapid na
Mr. Brage and Up To I hope 1 have spokeh fairly and, that I are thinking. We look to you to pledge our assistance and support, and finally we wish to both of you health-and happiness in your on- larged spheres of activity.
Two Worthy Residenta. Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, speaking on behalf of the Chinese com- munity said.It gives me very great pleasure to endered all that has fallen from the lips of Mr. Cock regarding the two honour able gentlemen in whose honour we are gathered together this af-
ternoon.
com-
of
veteran.
The answer almost invariably is to be found in a congested state of the stomach and bowels, as a promptly elolent corrective of which condition" there is. nothing better than-
Baby's Own Tablets
..
The interpretation I put on the material in the formula of which meaning of this fine gathering of Baby's Own Tablets are composed. The Colony'a importance must Kowloon residents, supported as it Their first action is to bring about
almost a gentle cleansing of the diges grow, its commerce must increase, is by our friends-I am more office and shop space must be tempted to say our "insular" friends tive tract, thus reducing feverish. -on the other side of the harbour, hess. Thon they sweeten the provided, more residential areas must be developed. Victoria is practically incapable of expression of the cohesion, and assist teething and allay its pains, The City of in that it is a very real and visible stomach, stimulato digestion, and develop solidarity of public opinion in alt further expansion ment on the Peak and on every matters affecting our home on the rollove croup and cold, expol
worms, if present. Your chemist' hillside, there are but few suitable mainland
More than that; it is an eloquent can supply Baby's Own Tablets building sites available; in fact judging from the acemingly pre-expression of the civic spirit animator post free, 60 cents por vial, carious position of some of the ing this community. Who will doubt from the Dr, Williams Medicine. houses built on the rocky slopes the existence of a civic spirit in Co., 60, Kiangae Riad, Shanghal of the upper levels, the Ingenuity Kowloon after this evening's funs. and skill of the architect have a tion following as soon after the an- nual meeting of that energetic body ready been taxed to the uttermost known as the Kowloon Residents 'Association! He must be a aceptio who can doubt that Kowloon will exercise-and will exercise vigorous-
It is reasonable, in a sense, to find lean cohesion in an inter- In expressing our felicitations national district, to have less ten-to the Hon. Mr. Braga on his pre- dency to weld for the common weal ferment, we congratulate not only and therefore to have less voice him personally but sise the whole in public affairs, particularly no Portuguese communlly, of which he is a much esteemed member. that of Kowloon, and it is only in All of us will agree with Mr. Cock the last ten years that any real that the appointment of a Portu. attempt has been made at com gucse gentleman to seat on the bination. There is, however, a Legislative Council la a timely and growing public spirit and I think proper one.
Future Government House, I should remind you that the frat The large Portuguese
Where then must we look for coherent call for representationmunity is certainly a distinct an- of Kowloon came from the Kow-set to the Colony, their services in the expansion of the future!
commercial "circles especially submit there is only one direction being of inestimable value, and it-Kowloon with its more or less is no wonder that a member of assured permanent water-supply, that community was one of the Kowloon with its modern lay-out, two chosen. But we are pleased Kowloon in which are already with the selection of Mr. Braga situated the principal wharves and for his personal-worth aloite as warehouses of the Colony, Kow- we are confident that in him we have loon with its up-to-date Hotel the one who will champion' the cause finest in the East, Kowloon, the of all classes irrespective of race terminus of the future Calais to
loon Residents' Association,
or creed; his recent efforts on Hongkong transcontinental rail- behalf of the junior clerical ser-way, Kowloon with its aerodrome vice of the Government is evidence for the landing of the London to of his continued interest in the Hongkong air-liners. welfare of the loas fortunate,
Came as No Surprise,
its right metaphorically to kick when things are not conducted to Kowloon's way of thinking in mat- Lora affecting the common weal of this part of the Colony,
Kowloon "Kicks."
NEW
VICTOR
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FOR
FEBRUARY
Representation Principle. Even when the principle of re presentation is agreed there still remains the difcult problem how the election or selection of repre:
greas of Kowloon's development at
What can there be to stay the pro sentatives should be made. I
this moment, it is difficult to non. suppose there are probably As
All factors contribute to make of many Europeana living in Kow-
Kowloon a Greater Hongkong in a loon as there are in any other dis-
few years to come. Each and every trict, and I think it likely that
one of the Kowloon residents has many of them spend the greater part of their working lives here,
his individual part to play in the and I have no doubt that some of
You will I trust not think that moral, intellectual and material them fool that they should be
Peninsula I am stepping beyond the bounds development of the Among the first to have direct re-
of reason in predicting that in the Whether it be Mr. Cock to push presentation, forgetting perhaps, 5. W. Ta's on his appointment to will depend largely upon the pro- the ability of not keeping time af In congratulating the Hon. Dr. years to come-how many years away from the waterfront the Rail- way terminus with ite clock that has that their nationals are very much the Legislative Council, I am sure in the majority when one regards I am expressing the sentiment of instead of Kowloon being the the Board of Education pressing for gress of China towards stability times; or the Kowloon member on the official as well as the inofl-all present when I say that the suburb of the City of Victoria, the a modern school building to replace cial sides of the Council,
announcement of his appointment Again, the Chinese are the most came as no surprise; it was but boot will be on the other foot! Sir Robert Ho Tung's gift to the numerous, but in addition to their natural sequence to over thirty Who can tell but that perhaps Government on Nathan Road; or the honoured representatives they
years of long, faithful, fruitful some day on this very spot in the modest residents of Kowloon Tong have a special Government Depart public service. The list of public midnt of the beautiful environ- who have paid for water that they TSANG FOOK PIANO ment of their own. The largo or semi-public bodies or institu-ments of King's Park, may be do not get; I say, in short, all and important Portuguese com- tions of which Dr. Teo is a founder built the Government House of dwellers of Kowloon can and should munity have really had leas repre- or with which he is associated is the futurel
exercise their right to a free kick sentation than their situation in too long to enumerate-they range Yes, there is no denying the Having the honour to represent our Colony warrants and I make from a maternity hospital to a fact that there are great posat Kowloon with my honourable friend bold to say that I think the ap cemetery but to quote the words bilities in the future for Kowloon, Dr. Teo, let the first kicks die 8, pointment of a Portuguese gentle of Ils Excellency the Offcor Ad- and we to-day all rejoice thated to your representatives and bo- man to be a member of the Legis-ministering the Government at there are at least two honourable hind those kicks they will add the lative Council is a proper one. the Investiture in October last, the members on the Council, who will little weight of their own, so that His Excellency the Governor's Colony owes him a great debt for I am sure, attach to them the im- with the gathering force of momen choice has fallen on the Hon. Mr. the practical interest he
hasportance which they justly de- tum the accumulated effect of a nuo- cassion of kicks will secure for Kow. Toon the ideal conditions we all hope to obtain for it.
J. P. Braga and I ask you to wel-ahown in all matter connectod serve. come both the principle of the with the prevention of discase, the selection and the selection Itself.
furtherance of education, and the preservation of law and order.
Public Service.
The Hon. Mr. Broga. The Hon. Mr. Braga said.-Mr. Federations of Interests. As has already been truly Cock, Mr. Mow Fung, ladies and From the nature of his vocation stated, Dr. Ta'o is of a modest gentlemen.-After this magnificent
And now let me say just ono more Mr, Braga has his ear to the world disposition, avoids the limelight demonstration of good will on the word of thanks to the promoters of and one may be sure that he is and is never over assertive, but part of our Kowloon fellow-citizens, this international gathering which not only in touch with world poli- he possessce one trait which only I wonder if it can still be said that shall have the happiest memories ties but also that the more local a few have been privileged to notice, "a prophet is not without honour, for me, and to all the associations and clubs with their habitats in altuation, in which we are all so and that is the love of a fight, save in his own country." Much as deeply interested, will be laid when the cause is right. He has I feel honoured at this reception, gether with so much friendly. spirit
'Kowloon that have gathered to out fully before him. Public in him that bull-dog spirit which above all personal consideration! service with its honours carries enables him to do things in spite plaon the kindly references made by to make this reception such a great heavy responsibilities and calls of great difficulties and sometimes the speakers to the Portuguese Com- success The bringing together of for a good deal of self-sacrifice in face of much opposition. munity to which I belong
(Continued on Page. 12.).
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