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SIR JOS, KEMP AND MR. HALLIFAX
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Africa, he came to Hongkong as a Cadet in 1898. Practically all ls time has since been spent in egal departments, with what suc- cess we all know.
As far back as 1918, twenty years ago, we found him already on the Supreme Court Bench as Acting Puisne Judge, and two years later, he was appointed Attorney-General with a seat on bath Councils. When, in May 1929, it was fnnounced that Sir As an appreciation of the Joseph had been elevated to the astaom in which they were held high office of Chief Justice, of the by the Chinese community' 9 Colony, the Chinese community Hongkong, His Honour Sir Joseph were not the least delighted Kemp, Kt., C.B.E., and the Hon. among the "general public, who Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E., felt that the choice could not have were the guests of a dis- been a better one. That appoint tinguished gathering at a fare- ment must have been the more dinner at the Kam Ling gratifying to Sir Joseph, because Restaurant, West Point, last oven-it was given to a Cadet Officer in ing.
the Colony-the second instance In addition to the guests of in the history of Hongkong. It honour there were present His is unnecessary for me to say that Excellency the Governer, Sir WilSir Joseph has justified that ap lam Poel, KCMG, K.B.E.. His pointment by his credition, sound Excellency Major "General 0.0. Borrett, C.B., C.M.G. C.B.E.,, D.S.-Judgment and absolute impar
tiality. Q. Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, KC,, O.B.E., Hon. Mr. E. Taylor, Hon."
Services Recognised. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt, K.C, Sir Sir Joseph's service to the Shouson Chow, Kt. His Honour Colony was recognised by the Mr. Justice JR. Wood, Hon. Mr. eonferment on him of the C.B.E. E.D.C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Hon. Dr. A.R. in 1918; and in the same year he Wellington, Hor. Dr. R. H. Kote had the additional honour of ap- wall, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. C.G.S.pointment to the select band of Mackie, Hon. Dr. S.W. Tao, O.B.E., King's Counsel. The knighthood Hoa II Li Chat Tratman, C.M.G. Mr. T.M. Hazel- Conferred on him by his Majesty rigg, Mr. R.A.C. North, Mr. Justice the King in 1927, in recognition P. Jacks, Mossra A. E. Wood, T. H. of his long and distinguished ser- King, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Capts;
vices to the Colony, gave great F. R. L. Meara, and R. F. Walter, satisfaction to all sections of the community, his Chinese friends,
Mr. D.W.
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magisterial, Police and other capacities in Hongkong and the New Territories, he soon obtained
a knowledge of the Chinese of all classes; and this, undoubtedly. stood him in good stend in 1912, when he was made Secretary for Chinese Affairs-the first to hold the position with that title. has been the head of Chinese affairs in Hongkong for a period longer than any of his predeces sora; in fact, he has the unique distinction of having been the longest in any one senior post in the history of Hongkong. (applause).
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derful blue haze with the lights of Kowloon shining through it like a picture. We got them occasionally though all too rarely.
Then there is the village and field life of the New Territories; the pageantry of the many coloured shop signs in the streets; the chat- Heter of those cheerful, good humour ed people, the ricksha coolles; the wonderful changing lights on the hills as the evening draws in; the kindness and hospitality and symathy of friends-all that will make a picture that I shall often turn to and which I shall never forget.
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On several occasions Mr. Hal- Hfax acted as Calonia) Secretary, have to say because it represents, That, gentlemen, is really all I and in that capacity proved him- though very haltingly, the two or self to be able, tact ul and court three thoughts that are uppermost eous. But it is as Secretary for in my mind just now and have been children's stomach troubles, indiges- Baby's Own Tablets correct Chinese Affairs that he is best for the last few weeks and even den, vomiting, flatulence, stomach known to the public. The Chinese months, namely 5 Secretariat is a department, of regret at leaving Hongkong and the feverination, check dar chees,
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Complete instructions local administrative machine. The old and valued friends. public, while looking at results, very proud of the honour and very I am cannot realise to the full how grateful for the opportunity. much such results depend upon thank you gentlemen most sincere the man betinant in cercat Therely. (Applause). is no doubt that in recent years this office is one of the most diffi- cult in the Colony, and I can say without fear of contradiction that the happy relations now subsist.
after he had etipulated that he having been called upon to speak should be allowed the role of the silent onlooker.
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Dr. Li Shu-fan, Mesars A.G. Clarke, who regard him with high esteem ing between the Government and Chow's specach bore obvious marks tinguished friends as Sir Joseph PROTESILAUS 27 April Japan, Victoria, Boattle & Vancouver Tang Shiu-kin, Kwok Siu-Isu, M. K. Lo, Li Yau-taun, Tong Yat and great admiration, marking the Chinese community are large Chun, Wong Tak-kwong, N.L. the occasion with a public dinnerly due to the ability, understand. Smith, Wong Tu-tungQ:A.A in his honour. Macfadyan, Tam Woon-tong, The time B. Lee, Ho Leung, Li Po-kwai, Wong Kwong-tin, Lo Cheung-shiu, 14 Yik-moi, Pua Hu-cho and Ngan Shing-kwan.
DETICALION ing and unrivalled, experience of
The Chairman's Speech. Sir Shouson Chow said:
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now comes to any good-bye" to Sir Joseph. We visualise him during his well- earned retirement devoting more time than ever before to his col-, lection of postage. stamps which, I am informed, contains-che of the best lots of Hongkong overprints Your Excellencies and gentle-shoulst keep him continuously in in the world. No doubt that alone men. It is an honour, as well as touch with the Colony, but I have a pleasure," to be assigned the the feeling, knowing him as I do, duty of proposing the health of our two distinguished guests to thoughts, back to Hongkong.
that he needs no hobby to turn his night His Honour Sir Joseph' Kemp and the Hon. Mr. E. R. retiring Chief Justice is that of Coupled with the toast to the Halifax At the same time the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, mur feel, as you no doubt also feel. highly-esteemed and greatly-liked that this is an occasion of sor-Secretary for Chinese Affairs. In row for we will soon say good- Mr. Hallifax, we also have an ofti- bye' to two of the best friends of the Chinese in the Colony.
cial who has devoted practically To the whole of his working life to me, it accms difficult to imagine the Colony, and to the Chinese the Supreme Court without Sir Joseph Kemp in association with community in barticular.
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the administration of law in .. Hongkong, or the Secretariat for Chineao Affairs, without its Mr., Hallifax was appointed a Father-and-Mother, Mr. Halli fax, who has presided over ita destinies for 80 long and with such success (Applause).
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Mr. Hallifax: (Hear Hear)!
The award of the Q.B.E. In 1918 and of the C.B.E. in 1923, therefore, came as a matter of course to one with many achievements to his credit; and it was no surprise to and his name again figure in the Honours List C.M.G. was conferred on him by two years afterwards, when the His Majesty the King
Mr. Hallifax is leaving us soon, and, we feel that his place will be bard to fill. A man who shuns the limelight, he has nevertheless played an important role with laxation, where the general public grent success. He has sought re-
Fanling! I understand that he is saw him not, on the golf links at quite a god golfer. I have read your head still, and your eye on the maxim, "Keep
the ball" and I can appreciate that Mr. Rallifax has retained that rule throughout his time. It can be said of him, in his official
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steady and his eye on his duties at all times. (applause).
Cadet in the Hongkong Civil Ser-career, that he kept his head vice. as long ago ay 1897, and quickly identified himself with Chinese affairs, not the least of Of Sir Joseph Kemp, 1 need his accomplishments in this dire hardly say that he has had a very tion being a good knowledge of distinguished career. An Irish- the Chinese language, both writ- man by birth, and with a taste of ten and spoken, which is 80 Colonial-life during his early necessary for the performance of manhood when he graduated at his important duties. Having in Cape University in South his early years here served in
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Mr. Hallifax recalled the days. when he first came to the Colony, Sun Yat-sen days during which the late Dr. was kidnapped in spent in Canton and also his con- London. He also recalled days nection with the Police. He re- counted some of the Interesting cases during his connection with the Force.
It was hia service in the New Territories that were his most pleasant memories, said Mr. Hallifax. "For eight years I was in the New Territories, und 7 can only say that it was a lovely place no roads, no railways, no houses of any account, no telephones, The teleplione existed but it had the unhappy habit of breaking down at inconvenient times."
kindness in inviting him to the He acknowledged the hosts' farewell gathering of two such dis- Kemp and Mr. Hallifax. He had not known Sir Joseph for many years, in fact he had only known him since his arrival" in the Colony three years ago, but on looking through the flea, he had been greatly struck by the good work that Sir Joseph had per- formed as Attorney General. He relinquished that office before he (the speaker) arrived in the. Joseph's work still held in the Colony, but the effect of Sir BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Colony. "
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Joseph had made a great name for himself as a judge in the Colony. He was retiring at what might be called a young age for the judicial bench. They would regard him in England as a mere boy. "I "that he is anxious to get home to understand, said His Excellency, see his family and his son, of whom he is very proud, and in that I must confess a certain amount of sympathy. He was 'a very good friend of my own son and I can only express the hope that his son will follow in his father's footsteps,"
His Excellency said that Sir
"His Excellency then referred to Mr. Hallifax as a very old friend with whom he had travelled out nearly 35 years ago on the same ship to the Far East. "We have met on various occasions since then and therefore it was a very great pleasure to me when I came to this Colony to find an old friend in whom I feel I could always put
great trust."
Before concluding, 1 desire to express our very deep apprecia- tion of the gracious presence of His Excellency the Governor, who has proven himself time and again to be a true friend of the Chinese, One incident in the New Gentlemen, I now ask you to join Territories, he recounted caused a with me in drinking to the health, good deal of amusement. He long life and happiness of Sir was a police officer, land officer, Joseph Kemp and Mr. E. R. Hal- magistrate and treasury officer all lifax, extending this good wish at once. Once, while Just about Affairs and as acting Colonial Both as Secretary for Chinese to Lady. Kemp and to Mrs. Hal-to go out for a jaunt in the coun- Secretary, Mr. Hallifax had been lifax and Miss Hallifax.
try, he noticed his hat and several
a very loyal officer, other articles were missing been, no doubt, many Secretaries The thief was apprehended and for Chinese Affairs who have Mr. Halifax had to act as com- gained high reputations here, but plainant, charge him as a police I venture to say that there' hing officer, try, convict and sentence been no S.C.A. who has gained the the thieif, as a Magistrate and respect, regard and affection of collect the fine as a treasury off the Chinese community
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He felt very sad that the oc- easion was one in which they had
officers, "I join with you gentle- to say good-bye to two very loyal
Sir Joseph Replies. Replying Sir Joseph Kemp, said: Sir Shou-son Chow, Your Exce- A farewell lency and gentlemen, speech is never easy and it is es- pecially difficult when one is leay ing the place where one has lived for so many years as I have lived
Mr. Halifax paid a great tri- in Hongkong, and where one has bute to his many Chinese friends valued in Hongkong and said that their måde so many true and friends. I hope, therefore, you will sound counsel and advice had forgive me if what I say is very made it possible for him to count short and I fear rather personal. on their co-operation at all times. It is very hard to leave Hongkong.. He thought the co-operation hemen," said His Excellency "In I have lived here for more than tween the Chinese community and
Government was 34 years and I have had all my the
really official carser here. I was married wonderful, Mr. Hallifax con- here and my wife and I have cluded his speech by a quatation spent many years of happy marri- in Chinese in which he asked to ed life in the Colony. My son was be remembered as a friend always also born here. It is really, apart and that he in turn would remem- from my family, the ona spot in her his friends whether he be in the world which is more home to Hongkong or in London. me than anywhere else. I shall often think of Hongkong, of its magnificent harbour with all its constant interest; ships. launches, junks and sampan life; that won-
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