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DR. R. H. KOTEWALL,

Tributes to His Public Services.

MONDAY, MAY 30, 1927.

IRISH GUARDS.

King Presents New Colours.

must have been due to the value ordinarily placed on his opinioni by both the British and the Chinese. (Applause). What Sir Cecil Clementi has said of him is perfectly true that he is equal to any emergency. The Govern- ment was indeed happy, in ite choice of Dr. Kotewall to repre-

VALIANT WAR RECORD. sent us on the Legislative Council, high and we are fortunate in having esteem and respect in him aa our representative in these

Rugby, May 20, The King delivered a stirring difficult times. address to the Irish Guards

NOTABLE CHINESE DINNER.

Tributes to the

which he Was

held and to turbulent and

(Applause)..

his ever readiness to help others,} (Applause). As a token of our when yesterday, accompanied by especially the poor, and needy, gladness let us drink to the health the Queen, he presented the regi- were paid to the Hon. Dr. R. H. and prosperity of Dr. Kotewall, ment with new Colours in the Kotewall at a dinner held at the Yee Woo Restaurant on Saturday

Dr. Kotewall's Reply.

grounds of Buckingham Palace. night when over 200 Chinese

Dr. Kotewall- expressed his

His Majesty said: sincerest thanks to his hosts for new Colours. You were a young "Fourteen years ago I gave you the honour they had done him, regiment then, and the Colours and to the Chairman for his over-bore no honours upon them. whelmingly kind and eulogistic "Fourteen months later you remarks which he felt he did not were earning your first honours deserve. If the Colony had suc- in the retreat from Mons, and let cessfully gone through the unpre-it be remembered that a retreat cedented crisis, it was because is the supreme trial of discipline both the British and the Chinese and endurance in a soldier, for loyally assisted, and co-operated those who can pass brilliantly with each other-fapplause) through that trial will not be and also because Sir Shou-son found wanting in the day of at- Chow and he had the able co tack. optration of so many of their fel- low-workers who unstintedly, un-whole of your services, but only "I am not going to recount the grudgingly and without any ex-mention three names Ypres pectation of reward, gave their 1914, Somme 1916 and Cambrai service to the Colony, (AP-1917. plause). Unfortunately, owing to

"In the first you showed that

the large number of such public-no losses and no perils could spirited men, it was not possible undermine your steadfastness, for everyone to receive the re-even if you could not retaliate, cognition he deserved: it was while in the two last the sting generally, as in his own case, the and persistence of your attack men. at the top who got the evoked the admiration even of credit. He could therefore, say in your enemies.

gathering.

UNION CHURCH.

PARTING GIFT TO POPULAR MEMBERS.

(Ap MR. A. S. D. COUSLAND'S WORK.

all sincerity that the distinction which His Majesty the King con-which fought through the Great "The Irish Guards Regiment ferred on him was not carned by War from beginning to end is no his individual efforts, but by the longer a young regiment. hosts gathered to celebrate the workers, many of whom he was Marlborough's and Wellington's collective good work of his co- conferring on Dr. Kotewall of the happy to see present at the victories on your Colours as have "If you have not the names of C.M.G.

Mr. Li Yau-tsun presided, sup- ported by Sir Robert Ho Tung and must not claim much credit for it. borne yourselves valiantly in the As regards the Trade Loan, he Brigade of Guards, you have your older companions of the well-known members of the Chin-The result would have been dif- fiercest and most stubborn con- ese community.

ferent if he had not the whole-test in military history. A Great Tribute. Mr. L Yau-tsun said:-Dr. ance of Sir Shou-son Chow; o. if ning. Go on and prosper. I can hearted support and wise guid "You have made a great begin- the result would have been differ Kotewall and gentlemen,This the appeal had not received the count on you to take your share ent but for the whole-hearted honour, not by his friends alone, sideration of our late Governor, peace, and if, which God forbid.

dinner is given in Dr, Kotewall's exceedingly sympathetic support of Sir Shou-son Chow, nor by the Chinese merchants, Sir Edward Stubbs, and the high war should come, I know you will con-of such prizes as may be won in the sympathetic consideration of but by all classes of the Chinese officials; or, again, if the Loan, maintain the honour of the House-- Sir Edward Stubbs, the able ad-community. It is very gratify after it was granted. had not been hold Brigade and of the Irish ing to me to be the Chairman of so able administered by the Spe Guards."British Wireless Ser- Overland China Mail.ministration of the Special Com-this large and distinguished cial Committee which included vice.

mittee, and the broad-minded and gathering, composed as it is of Mr. Li Yau-tsun and the late Mr. more liberal terms suggested by considerably over 200 hosts. I Ho Fook. The community should Sir Cecil Clementi: But we all dinner-party ever given in honour he had mentioned.

believe that this is the largest therefore be grateful to all those know that but for that "remark-of any individual in this Colony, It should also be grateful to His (Applause). able performance" of Dr. Kote- in so far as the number of hosts Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi wall himself there would have evidence of the high esteem and of office, ordered the Loan to be is concerned. (Applause). It is who shortly after his assumption been no Trade Loan and the respect in which Dr. Kotewall is administered in a broadminded Colony would not have been universally held; and the reason and more liberal spirit. enabled to pass through the two for this popularity is to be found plause). With the assistance of last China New Years without

in his ever readiness to help this Loan, Hong Kong was ch-service at Union Church. Hong At the conclusion of the morning others, especially the poor and abled to pass through the last two Kong, on Sunday, the congregation serious financial difficulties. The needy. (Applause). latter fact must rank equally as a

China New Years without serious assembled in the Lecture Hall to Dr. Kotewall has been one of financial difficulties. remarkable performance" con- Legislative Council for nearly

sur two representatives in the Hopes For The Future.

bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. A. S. D. sidering the prevailing state of four years. He has been untiring usually large and friendly gather-cut glass and silver inkstand, Dr. Kotewall added that that un-taken to present a parting gift of Cousin'nd, and the opportunity was trade depression, and it is due to in his devotion to duties: he has ing seemed to afford him a good suitably inscribed, that that the Colony has now sacrificed much of his private opportunity to say a few words turned the corner and is once all his time to the public. (Ap-had. endowed Hong Kong with 80 Committee. mentioned that Mr. business, and he has given almost on the present situation. Nature E Banfield Cubey. Chairman of the In making the presentation. Mr. more on the high way to pros-plause). When the unprecedent- many special advantages that it Cousland had been connected with perity. And the ultimate goal ed crisis broke in the Colony two was indisputably the best com-Union Church for more than twenty A Marriage has been arrange to will be reached the quicker if Dr. years ago, there was alarm and mercial port in China. Whatever cars inten gera age he was take place in September between John Alexander Fraser, Hong Kong Kotewall's advice to those who but thanks to the able guidance perience, he was sure that it could School and he had also served in

anxiety among the community, temporary setbacks it might ex-Superintendent Civil Service, and Kathleen Ella,

the Sunday daughter of the late Henry Lees are holding up money is acted of Dr. Kotewall and Sir Shou-son never lose its premier position, the offices of deacon, trustee, mem- Moxley, Ceylon papers please copy.jupon without delay. The free Chow, Hong Kong successfully (Applause). As a matter of fact, or (and Chairman) of the Com-

circulation of money in legitimate indeed a great service.

weathered the storm. This was he thought that we were, or

mittee of Management, and as trea- (Ap-should be, now on the road to Treasurer that Mr. Cousland's most investments is in itself a stimulus plause).

It was in the office of to trade; to hold it back is a

prosperity once more. However, arduous work had been done, for At the time of Dr. Kotewall's in spite of the resumption of free the finances of the Church Involved its favour. course that has not one good point appointment as a member of the intercourse with the interior some considerable amount of work, Legislative Council, his rare intel- months ago, and of the present Speaking on behalf of the Church. Hect and sound learning were improved political situation inthe desired to convey their best already well known, but very few Kwangtung, the improvement in thanks to Mr. Cousland for all he then perceived his capacity as a our trade had not been very mark-had done and to assure him of their man of affairs. However, with-ed. The reason for this was that grateful appreciation. in three months of his appoint-people who had money to invest would they associate Mrs. Cousland Not leas ment, this eulogy was heard were still holding on to it, with with this, for she too had been a everywhere. (Hear, hear). I the result that much money re-very willing and, assiduous helper. have been in business in Hong mained unproductive, and busi. Most of them looked forward to the Kong for fifty years, and I have ness in consequence could not re- to the Colony, and he congratulated day when they would say goodbye In the "London Times" of April been in public life, in a humble vive. He earnestly expressed the Mr. and Mrs. Cousland on the at- 28 appears the name, of Mr. Armand way, for about thirty-seven years. hope that those who were letting tainment of that desire in the hey- Joseph Braga, of Hong Kong, who It has been my experience that their money lle idle, whether they day of life. They had said goodbye passed the Bar Finals Examination those who are learned often lack were foreigners or Chinese, wheto Mr. Cousland on a previous oc- was held at the Inner Temple in cal man, while those who are were large or with Honours! The Examination the requisite qualities of a practi-ther

they March.

he'd casion when hoalth demanded a small. should change, but they were pleased that Mr. Braga is 27 years of age and qualities which fit, men for large ate

practical seldom possess the finer now. release them for legitim- this time there were no such ré- Singapore. He passed his Oxford was educated in Hong Kong and

investment. They would grete. They were going, he under- affairs.

thus show in a tangible stood, to settle in the "better half": Preliminary Examination in Hong

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ENGAGEMENT,

Hong Kong, Monday, May 30, 1927.

TRADE LOAN REFLECTIONS-in

It was only natural that, at the dinner given in honour of the Hon. Dr., Kotewall by the Chinese community on Saturday evening, reference should have been made to the Trade Loan of £3,000,000

and the part played thereanent by the guest of the evening.

As

the Chairman at Saturday's gathering, Mr. Li Yau-tsun, re minded his hearers it was a not- able speech made by Dr. Kotewal! that was the deciding factor in

HONG KONG LAD.

PASSES BAR FINALS, WITH HONOURS

BIR. A. J. BRAGA'S SUCCESS

F

the aums

aurer.

of

getting the application for the Kong in 1914, the Cambridge Junior In Dr. Kotéwall, added the Chair. the Colony. (Applause);

and Senior at Singapore and finally man, is to be found the happy and Matriculated at Queen's College, raro combination of the brilliant VISITING ENGLAND. We all sincerely trust that much Hong Kong, in 1917 carrying the scholar and the able man of for English and English History, ageous and resolute of purpose, Belilfos and Arculli Scholarshipa action (Applause). He is cour cubjects for which he has never and he acts with decision and failed to carry prizes throughout calmness. During these two years his whole educational career.

Loan granted-evidence of the great value placed on his views both by the British and the Chinese In the Colony. A "re markable performance" was the description applied to it by Mr. Li Yau-tsun-remarkable it certain

WELCOME FOR FRENCH SQUADRON.

happiness may be their portion" concluded Mr. Cubey, "and in hand- ing over this token of remembrance from friends at Union Church I would only add that we wish Mr. and Mr. Cousland and their family long life and the richest blessings that the Almighty Father can hea

was articled to Mr. G. R Haywood of incessant trouble, he has had

THE SIGHTS OF LONDON. ly was both in regard to the im- 1020 to become a travelling repr: They are not generally known to of Hong Kong in 1917, but left in many achievements to his credit.

Rugby, May, 20, mediate and

the subsequent sentative for Vacuum Oil Company, the public because he seeks no nidcent welcome for the squadron Mr. Copsiang sufiably responded

Portsmouth is preparing & mag-tow effects. Indeed, if Dr. Katewall's his Law studies at the Bar, and left who have worked closely with under the command of Rear the form of the presentation as a He finally decided to further pursue publicity; but a few associates of eight French warships which Cousland, remarking that he took on behalf of himself and Mrs. services during the crisis of two for England early 1825, and after him and have been in almost Admiral Pirot, will arrive there hint to keep in touch and maintain years ago had been confined to the joining the Middle Temple, succes daily contact with him know to-morrow.WADNIA the many, friendships established in Trade Loan and nothing more he tions, and one, at the!

sively passed the five Bar Examina- would still have earned the grati-versity PARENT RESORT

in a few years when times be- and men, accompanied by British connected with Union Church. tude of the whole community.

These were accomplished in a come more normal, the public officers and men, will visit Lon comparatively short time and he le may be permitted a fuller know- don where they will make a four urigt vide by Nana K now reading in Chambers and will ledre of his work of the sights and be received by The visit of the French most probably come out to Hong The part that Dr. Kotewall the Lord Mayor at the Guildhall squadron is welcomed in the Kong early next year played in connection with the and attend the Roval Military and Press, which, moreover, £8,000,000 Trade Loan, said the Naval Tournament. special interest to it fro

In responding to the Chairman's remarks on Saturday night Dr.

CARPENTER great they were. Perhaps, On Thursday French officers the course of the years he had bben!·

Kotevall seems to have been at CRECE of notifable disesse Chairman in conclusion, is known On Wednesday a number of standpoint.

three

oft

considerable pains to shareTwo almost all the credit for the Trade both Chinese One was of small-

were reported during the week-end to almost all was generally Frenchmen will see the Derby at The eight ships represe Loan with as many persons as pox, from the city, registration dia conceded at the time that his Epsom EVA CURS possible and to leave himself with typhold) from the Kowloon wife getting the Loan

trict and the other of enteric feve

of the latest types of Fre speech was the deciding factor, in The Fren squadron leaves shipsand; only a modicum. Thus, said he, Itrict

and Portsmouth on Saturday.teaming at: 88; knots -British this remarkable performance Continuedini font of column. Wireless Service.