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SIR ROBERT HO TUNG'S
LONG ASSOCIATION
WITH "JARDINES" MARKED
Sealing 55 years of association
with Messrs. Jardine, Matheson," Ltd., a portrait of Sir Robert Ho Tung was unvelled yesterday at a ceremony in the private office of the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, the Senior Partner of the firm in
the Far East.
There were many distinguished, guests present, and cocktalls were served before Mr. Paterson un-
velled the portrait, which is the
work of a Chinese artist.
ccsses.
as
STOP PRESS ALHAMBRA
CHINESE LINE
PIERCED
Shanghai. Fob. 10. Japanese troops have breached- China's first line defences on the Hindenburg no northward of Wei- hwel following an intensive bomb- ardment, Japanese despatches claim Hand-to-hand fighting is now taking place and Japan is pouring troops through the breach.
Japanese claim the capture of Fengchlu which, they assert, will en- Tatkodable them to crass the Yellow River.
Trainloads of Japanese troops rushing from Manchukuo to reinforce troops on the Ticnuin-Pukow and Peiping-Hankow railways-Reuter.
LABOUR WINS BY-ELECTION
London, Feb. 17.
nre
The by-election at Ipswich, caused
competitors. The Mr. Paterson said: Sir Robert Hopany's Tung, Indies and gentlemen.We are Sugar Rednery, had not then come met here on a most momentous oc- into existence. I happened to learn casion; to-day our dear old friend about the impending deal and the Sir Robert Ho Tung presents his further fact that the method which portrait to the firm with which he Mr. Keswick was employing in order was associated for over half a cen- to secure this competing sugar re- tury. How excellent a portrait this finery would not be successful: · Ac-. cordingly, one evening I took cour- is you are about to see.
sved Sir Robert tins
through age in both hands and, as there were nor rick- eventful year he joined the Chin- neither buses nor trams.
shaws nor motor cars in those days, ese Shipping Department in 1880
I avolled myself of the only means a junior clerk and such was his up- plication that twelve months later he of conveyance then possible, namely by Sir John Ganzoni's elevation to was selected to open two native a chair, and began the rather long the Peerage, resulted in a win for On ar- Labour, Mr. R. R. Stokes polling brunches for the Canton Insurance Journey down to East Point.
the Hongkong Fire, rival I asked for an immediate in- 27,604 and Mr. H. U. Willink, No- Once and These ventures proved marked suc-terview. It was courteously grant- tional Conservative, 34,443,-Keuter.
Having ventured to inform my Chief that his scheme for acquiring of After a few years Sir Robert once agam went back to the Lee Yuen Refinery would lead shipping, and with it he was asked to a ddadlock, I recommended an- to push sales of reined sugar in all other scheme which involved the the Treaty Ports of China. Later on handing over to me of a large sum he took an active part in the busi of money ness of the Import Department and
I remember vividly the practical "Ho Indeed from 1880 to 1900 Sir Robert man of affairs saying to me: served in practically every Depart Tung, if you do not succeed, you Sir Robert was also. connected will be runnlag a razor across my throat." replied that though the with the West Foint Gudown Com-scheme was mine, the decision must pany. then under Jardine manage be his. The rising from/ his seat, He continued to take an ace he said: "Well, He Tung, I trust ment. tive Interest in it, and when this
you I know your scheme is prac confidence,' Company became merged with one fleal and I give you my cor other concern to form the Hongkong
Before many days pussed, I recur
ment of the ment
puny
insurance,
1
for
& Kowloon Whart & Godown Comed the Lee Yuen Sugar Rednery
once again Sir Robert was Mr. Keswick at a considerable sum
und fodced closely connected with
less than he was willing to pay for arranged for the Chinese manage it. In fact, there was just the pos- sibility that otherwise he would Often Honoured
never have got it.
ment.
Sir Robert's honours ure so many that I cannot detail them, all here, he was as you know made a Knight Bachelor in 1915 and he possesses decorations from all the great Euro- pean Powers and China.
Sir Robert's elvie activities have embraced nearly every position Importance in this town and as we all know in the realms of company position management be occupies
His gen-
of paramount importance. erosity is
is proverbial,
Co-operation.
The other story relates to Mr. J. One morning, he J. Bell-Irving. noticed that was more tired than usual and slidenly remarked: "Ho Tung, where were you last night?" of To that embarnssing question i re- plied as truthfully as one must in
of a sudden enquiry, the face confessed that I had been entertale- ing at dinner at West Point certain of the Indo- friends and customers
Then And so ask you all, Ladies and China Steam Navigation Co. Gentlemen, to drink to the healthy of Mr. Bell-Irving asked how much I our very loyal old friend, may we had squandered that evening. Upon all have the benefit of his wise my informing him that I had spent counsel and suge advice for many $250, he, to my surprise, opened his took out his cheque book, This portrait which drawer. years to come. is now-unveiled will be a source of and gave me a cheque for the sum This story illustrates inspiration to myself and niy succes- I mentioned. zors. On behalf of Sir John Jardine the fine spirit of co-operation and and the Directors and start of Ewo consideration which animates the thank you most sincerely my dear leaders of affairs who have guided Sir Robert for your magnificent gift the destiny of Ewo to a position of
pre-eminence in China. (Applause).
The portrait was unveiled and the with acclama- toast was honoured tion.
Arm
it.
my-
In 1900 I retired, after 20 years of service with the firm whose vast network of business connections 1 Sir Robert's Realy
had a privileged share in creating. Sir Robert said: Mr. Paterson. I was then 37 years of age. Since Ladies and Gentlemen-Nearly 60 1000, I have been closely associated years ago, a timid youth of 17 sum with every head of the firm. Includ- mers entered the service of the lead-ing our honoured host. The names ing business house in the For. East. of those I can best recall are Wil- Little did he then realise that about Ham Gresson, Charles Ross, David
te-
Landale, Henry Knewick, John John- two generations later he should
J. R. Anton, D. G. M. Ber- ceive the rare honour of having his
From this portfalt unveiled and hung in the nard, and F. D. Beith.
enior recital of well-known names. it will private office of the firm's senior Managing Partner in the Far East. be seen that I have been associated Ladies and Gentlemen, I have, in with the Keswick family for three It therefore gives me the course of half a century, been generations. the fortunate
recipient of various unfeigned pleasure to see in Mr. W. honours from several quarters; but J, and Mr. John Keswick such faith- ful reproductions of the string none has conveyed the same sign their grandfather and the ficance nor given me such a lively sence of satisfaction as that implied qualities of their honoured father."
Associated in this happy gathering by to-day's unvelling ceremony. The I 500
Jardines of
another face recalling a flood the
Princely
memories..
I refer to Mr. David tion of a cordial and valued friend. House" as it is known in this part of
familiar
ship." of the world has become so much Landale, who to borrow
The Guesis witticism, is a veritable "chip of the a part of my commercial Tlfe that naturally share that sense of pride old block. The Landales have
made a
Among those who accepted Invild- name for themselves In
tions to attend the ceremony were: which every member of the
Ports of Jardines Hongkong and the Treaty when the name of Jardine's is
Hon. Sir Henry and Lady Pollock, feels
like
Hon. Mr. H. A. C. North and Mrs. mentioned. This feeling of pride is China, and . an old man
may, venture into the realms of North, Hon: Mr. S. H. Dodwell and enhanced by the fact that during the
Mr. ziness Mrs. Dodwell, Han. Mr. M T. John- time of my active association with prophecy this afternoon, it I was privileged to see its growth dale is bound to succeed in business Mrs.
R. H. Kotewall, Hon. Mr. T. N Mr. and expansion until it had attained in Chiun like his distinguished father son, Hon. Sic Shou-bon Chow, Hon.
back as Looking
do over a period the fullness and stature of an out- standing business organisation in the of some fifty years there comes a Chau, Mr. Tang Shlu-kin, Mr. and
deep sense of pride and joy in the Mrs. Chau Slu-ng, Mr. and Mrs. Far East.
redection that then the con- Tong-sen, Mr. Ip 20
this long N. Thomas Tam, Mr. and Mrs. Eu
Lan chuon.
Hon. During period of 20 years, that 3, from 1800 to 1000, I came into
of overy partner-of-the firm. Mr. S. Caine and Mrs. Caine, Fion. and Mrs. Hen- M. Henderson intimate contact with men whose This trust which I have enjoyed and derson, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Pearce,
ME.R. names sland high in the estimation am still enjoying as well as the car- of Ifongkong's · · business circles, diality which was and is still being Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Compton, Mr. Finnes
Such those of William shown to me by successive genera- and Mrs. J. F. MacGregor, Mr. and Keswick, Francis Bulkeley Johnson, ip of Managing Partners will el- Mes. A. Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. D. William Paterson (father of our ways' remala
of the trepaired Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Jessen, Mr. T B. Wilson, Mr. and teemed host),
Bell-Irving, recollections of my life.
Mr. F. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. James Johnstone Keswick, James In concluden. I thank you' a Roberts, Mr. O, K. Yul Mr. Lá 'You- Jardine Bell-Irving, John MacGregor, Alexander Palmer MacEwen, Birladies and gentlemen, for coming trun, Mr. B. W. Tapo, Me, L1 Tre Edward Alford, and Charles William here to-day and by your presenfong, Mr. G. She, Mr. Kan Tent Dickson, have each a place in the adding grace and dignity to this po, ilon, Mt. M. K. Le and Mrs. Lo, event, as well as making it more Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan and Mrs. Li hall of fame in Hongkong.
happy and more significant to one Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell and Mrs. Lindsell, Capt. and Mrs. Wolter On an decasion such as this, one's (Applause).
Once again 1 heartily thank you all. Bosma räle Me and Mrs, P. Tond Mr. and Mri, Y. K. Kwan, Mr. Wel mind inevitably looks back to the The Inscription on the frame of ar. and Mrs. D. Clark, Mr. and past. I can recall two incidents very the portrait is as follows: H
Mrs. Pei Trulyce, Mr. and Mrs. Ifo vividly in connection with at least two of these men. When I was a "Presented to Jardine, Matheson Wing. Mrs. B. L 110 MT. BL youth of about 22 years of age, Wine and Coy, Ltd. by Sir Robert Ho Hom Kerwick was anxious to buy Tung, K., J.P., in com- over the Les Yuen Bugar Itefinery, memoration of his 30 years of close because it was the most formidable business association with the arm, of the Ching Sugar Refinery Comel and as a memento of his apprecia
John
Incidents Recalled
of timo I
one
who so little deserves the honour.
W
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