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COUNSEL TO CROOKS !.. The Kind of Lawyer Who Never Handled a “Straight” Case in His Life!
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'This is the 'Woman
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HON. MR. HALLIFAX Affairs all of whom no doubt éarned
the regard and respect of the Chinese community; but I venture
MOSCOW ARRESTS
TRIBUTES AND REGRETS AT to say that none of them can have THREE MORE ENGLISHMEN
COUNCIL MEETING
earned the respect, regard and affection of that community in a
Regrets at the impending depar-higher degree than has Mr. ture of the Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, Hallifax. (Applause).
He has also acted with distinc- C.M.G., C.B.E., who for the last twenty years has served, the Garion as Colonial Secretary on several
Loccasions. ernment in the capacity of. Secret-
In 1924 and .1925 he was. Com- ary for Chinese Affairs, were voiced by H. E. the Governor, Sir missioner of the Hongkong section William-Peel, Sir Henry Pollock, of the British Empire. Exhibition. erior Unofficial member, and Hon. the duties of which post he carried MICH. Kotowall, on behalf of out with marked ability.
His Majesty the King has re- the Chinese members and the Chi-'
nese community generally, at yes- cognised Mr. Hallifax's services by terday's meeting-of-the Legislative conferring upon him successively the honour of 0.B.E, C.B.E. and C. M. G.
Council.
The
RELEASED
London, Mar. 23.
English Three more of the alleged sabotage have been released, engineers, arrested in Moscow for according to an announcement to day by the Soviet Embassy. The statement says that the prosecutor Thornton, Cushny and Gregory. has agreed to the release on bail of
Ball for Thornton, who is chief construction engineer, has been placed at 20,000 roubles, and ot 15,000 for the others.
Two others of those arrested were released shortly after their arrest.
The Oath of Allegiance was taken by Commander J. B. Newill,
Early Friendship.
The decision to release the three (Rotired) who D.S.O., R.N.
Speaking personally, my friend- British prisoners in Moscow on succeeds Hon. Commander G. F Hole, R.N. (Retired) as Harbour ship with Mr. Hallifax dates back ball in no wise satisfies the British to November 1897, when he and Government, which maintains that Master on the Council.
passed left England on the same ship in the case was trumped up against following Bills through their final stages. "A Bill the hope of carving out careers for innocent persons for state purposes, to amend the Criminal Procedure (purselves in the Far East. It has Reuter learns.
Should no satisfactory agreement Ordinance, 1899"; "A Bill to amend been an intense joy to me to he the Summary Offences Ordinance, associated with him in "my work be reached, the British Government 1932"; "A Bill to amend the New during the last three years of his is considering the possibility of an Territories Regulation Ordinance, service, and I thank him most embargo on Soviet imports when 1910"; "A Bill to amend and con- sincerely for all the advice and the trade agreement expires on solidate the Full Court Ordinances." help which he has always ungradg-April 17-Reuter. Tributes to Hon. Mr. Hallifax. ingly given me. I shall feel "his
H. E. The Governor. Honcar-departure very much.
Mr. Hallifax was appointed to be a cadet in the Hongkong Civil Ser vice over thirty-five years ago, and hos had a long and distinguished career in this Colony. In his early days he officiated in the New Territories, and has always retained
able Members of Legislative Coun- Mrs. Hallifax has identified her- Hallifax it may confidently be as- cil This is the Inst occasion. Iself throughout with good works serted that his steadfast devotion regret to say, on which Mr. Halli- in this Colony, and has shown much at all times to his public duties fax, the Secretary for Chinese kindness to many people in Hong- and his sterling honesty of purpose Affairs, will sit on this Council."
keng (Applause.) She as well as have gained for him the affection her husband will be greatly missed, and esteem of all sections of the community. (Applause). Socially 'On behalf of this Council I offer them our sincere good wishes for Mr. Hallifax and his wife and his Hon. Mr. Kotewall.-On behalf great happiness and health in their daughter will be much missed. retirement. (Applause).
of the Chinese members of this Council, and in the name of the the Chinese community for whom a deep affection for them. As Sir Henry Pollock.-Sir, I am Hon. Mr. Hallifax has done so Secretary for Chinese Affairs he sure that the Unofficial members of much, I beg to associate myself must have a unique record, for be this Council would desire to be with the remarks made by your was appointed to that post over associated with your Excellency's Excellency and by the Hon. Senior twenty years ago. There have been farewell to Mr. Halifax and his Unofficial member. (Applause). several Secretaries for Chinese wife and daughter. Of Mr. Hon. Mr. HallifaxI thank you.
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