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When so many are recalling your good deeds as a ruler; my humble tribute will be seemly, as the ode called the Black Robe befits the virtuous man whom it praises.
I am as Bon U of the Fong who must needs repeat the old sayings. I would copy Chu Sing (who at the age of eight wrote essays) and thus would I tell out in straightforward sincerity the thoughts of my uncultured mind. Sincerity is mixed with folly and in a composition insignificant as a grain of millet, I too would record Veneration for a beneficent ruler like to Shiu Kung in virtue.
You, Sir, it was who adjusted to harmony the relations between two great Countries; throughout your public career you have been free from every desire of personal gain. Your complete acquaintance with the languages spoken by our various peoples gave you understanding of their ways and your study of their books was as ripe as if you had lived in Ye Long.
The courses that bring gain and loss to us Chinese had been thoroughly discerned by you before you were advanced to office.
You, Sir, had the famed Rhinoceros horn that gives knowledge of all hidden things and thus you appeared among men as a crane among fowls in a farm-yard. You were versed in the laws of your country and your vast attainments gave you a place of honour on the list of preferred officials.
When your name was written among those chosen to rule here it soon became plain to us all that a Mat-Tsz-Tsin was among us; for your heart, like his, was with the governed people and the poorest had your sympathy.
You were a Kung Sun Kiu of whom it was said none feared he would err in judgment, or inflict on any a wrong. In due time it came to pass that you were made Registrar-General; for such talents as yours were too great for a humble station. The noble steed may not be led into a narrow enclosure.
The Majesty of your presence was feared to the utmost limits of Hongkong.
Within the Colony's bounds watch dogs were no longer of use; bark became silent.
Still the old question remains why use an ox-knife to kill a fowl? Your rapid promotion three grades higher was what all had learned to expect. For well was it known that you embodied the five excellent things which constitute good Government.
As Colonial Secretary your talents and worth shone out clearly; were equal to all demands on your wisdom and energy. Chinese and Non-Chinese joined in praising at once your caution and diligence.
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When so many are recalling your good deeds as a ruler; my humble tribute will be seenly, as the ode called the Black Robe be-fits the virtuous man whom it praises.
I am as Bon U of the Fong who must needs repeat the old sayings. I would copy Chu Sing (who at the age of eight wrote essays) and thus would I tell out in straight-forward sincerity the thoughts of my uncultured mind. Sincerity is mixed with folly and in a composition insignificant as a grain of millet, I too would record Veneration for a beneficent ruler like to Shiu Kung in virtue.
You, Sir, it was who adjusted to harmony the relations between two great Countries throughout your public career you have been free from every desire of personal gain. Your complete acquaintance with the languages spoken by our various peoples gave you understanding of their ways and your study of their books was as ripe if you had lived in Ye Long.
The courses that bring gain and loss to us Chinese had been thorough- ly discerned by you before you were advanced to office.
You, Sir, bad the famed Rhinocerous horn that gives knowledge of all hidden things and thus you appeared among men as a crane among fowls in a fara-yard. You were versed in the laws of your country and your vast attainments gave you a place of honour on the list of preferred officials.
When your name was written among those chosen to rule here it soon became plain to us all that a Mat-Tsz-Tsin was among us for your heart like his was with the governed people and the poorest had your sympathy.
You were a Kung Sun Kiu of whom it as said none feared he would err in judgment, or inflict on any a wrong. In due time it came to`pass that you were made Registrar-General for such talents as yours were too great for a humble station. The noble steed may not be led into a narrow enclosure.
Tha Majesty of your presence was feared to the utmost limits of Hongkong.
Within the Colony's bounds watch dogs were no longer of use bark became silent.
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Still the old question remains why use an ox-knife to kill a fowl ? Your rapid promotion three grades higher was what all had learned to expect. For well was it known that you embodied the five excellent things which constitute good Government.
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As Colonial Secretary your talents and worth shone out clearly were equal to all demands on your wisdom and energy. Chinese and Non-Chinese joined in praising at once your caution and diligence..
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