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PROMINENT RESIDENTS

DEPARTING.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, JANUARY JEND.

the

ED DEFENCE.

DR STRAHAN INSISTS ON BEING

SUMMONED

over which Mr. Chatham has presided for CHAUFFEUR'S UNAUTHORIS so long is well-entitled to the required, we remember, some to induce" the Government necessary financial provision, first for concrete and then for the tar and

Dr. Strahan appeared befora Mr. Lind sphaltic compound no

now generally used no ↑ sell, at the Magistracy, yesterday, to surfacing, material for the roads, but we apply for the re-opening of a case in believe, the, somewhat costly process has, which his chauffeur was fined $5 for drive in the long run proved the most economiing car No. 38 on the wrong side of the road. The doctor said that as the chauf- fear was not the guilty person it was not fair that he should pay the fine.

At the head of the Colony's greatest spending department, and the Govern ment official whose work comes most pro- minently under, the notice of the public, Mr. Chatham has been perhaps the best abused of all the Colony's public servante, but, as the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pekan remarked, at the Chinesa dinner given in

The Magistrate said that the constable who applied for the summons said that a European was driving the car. As be could not say whether or not the Euro

MORE KARBOUR PILFERAGE. DISAPPEARING TRICKS WITH

COAL

* HOW EMA. "AMBROSE 2 WAS

ROBBED

A case was heard at the Magistrley yes- ferday which showed that the licensees of some of the junks in Hongkong Harbour have nothing to learn, in their own line of business, from Chefalo and Palermo the exponents of the pagio arts, who were giving demonstrations here recently.

Mr. E. E. Lindsell, in the second Court, was called upon to investigate a derico whereby, junks, after having apparently carried ont faithfully their task of load-

HON. MR. W. CHATHAM, C.M.G.

Among the passengers proceeding to England to-morrow by the P. O. steamer Play will be the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G., and Mr. Chatham, who have opeat just over thirty years in the Colony Mr. Chatham was born in July, 1850, And received his education' at the Royaleal. High School Edinburgh and at Edinburgh, University. His professional training a -a-civil engineer was gained with the well-known Edinburgh firm of Messrs. Thos. Meik & Sons. Mr. Chathan was engineer of the Bristol Docks when, in 1890, he WAJ appointed Mr. Chatham's bonour, the other nighty pean was Dr. Strahan, the summons wading coal into a steamer, sweeping the junk an Executive Engineer in the service his imperturbability in the Council Cham-issued against the driver of the car in alper to the very last knob, may sail away ber and, we might add, the ready and con- the belief that the person responsible frequently disconcerted his critical vincing replies he usually gaveita criticismuld appear to

answer the charge. The During the past few weeks Mr. chauffeur entered a ples of guilty on de half of Dr. Strahan, saying that he had Chatham must have been considerably Buthority to do so I was the usual pro- embarrassed by the tributes to labours cedure to allow chauffeurs to answer, to which have been voloed, in the Legislative relieve, motor car owners of the necessity Chamber, at the dinner given in his honour by the leading members of the of attending the Court. Chinese community, and at unreported gatherings such as the dinner given by thescess, and etchitects, it the Colony and, finally, at that given by the Staff of the Department over which he has so long presided

of the Hongkong Government. In 1893

"The received the acting appointment of Director of Public Works which be held for about a year. Two years later he went home on half pay leave, and on his return to the Colony he again became Acting Director of Public Works and member of the "Legislative Council. In 1001 he was also made a member of the Executive Council and President of the Sanitary Board, which at that time exercised much wider functions than it does to-day. "Mr. Chathara was given the Mr. Chatham's contribution to the substantive appointment of Director of present and future prosperity of the Public Works in October, 1901, and has Colony has been undeniably great, and, in held the position continuously ever since. spite of the criticism, to which any He was created a Companion of the Order occtrpant of the post of Director is bound of St. Michael and St. George in 1907, in to be subjected, the Colony recognises recognition of the services he had render that in the departure of Afr. Chatham we ed to the Colony.

are losing an able, very hard-working, most unscientious and ever-courteous public servant. He retires on a peumon which, has been worthily earned, for the salary attaching to the post cannot be considered extravagant for officer carrying such heavy responsibilities as devolve upon a Director of Public Works in a rapidly developing Colony like Hongkong Ka

with as much Ero sons of coal, and the additional prize of the ship's officer cont mendation for their #5 honest ?/ work i Like the conjurors who give public enter tainments, the junk people need a little time and privacy to prepare their tricks In the case before the Cours some junks, after reociting coal for H.M.S. Ambrose lay by for thy night, and, under cover of Dr. Strahan said he simply sent the the darkness, some cl the cost was hiddar chauffeur because the summons said the under the floor of the funk and some more driver of the car, and he had no recollec in a secres hold. So that in the cand tion of committing the offence himself, an apparently empty junk ship's officers He would have thought it disrespectful would be well-advised to remember the old to the Court to authorise his chauffeur tong" things are not, what they serca.

may also be appropriate to recall the appear for him without giving him aqusirain beginning For ways that are written statement to that effect. dark. Des de Bar

The Magistrate. He certainly said he represented you

Dr. Strahan also complained that the summons alleged that the offence was committed on Monday, January 10th, but it was not served on him until Thursday, the 13th centu

of

of the report, appanded we would say to our contemporaries in other porta, in the familiar words of the Births, Marriages and Deaths Column, Far Eastern papers, please copy

Seven Chinese, working on two harbour junks, were charged with the theft, be The Magistrate said he did not see Dreen them, of five tons of Welsh steaming

con, intended for H.M.S. Ambrose, Strahan's point

Sgt. Andrew gave evidence, thil ft. 2

Dr. Strahan said that it was not fair to him. Surely, he could not be expected to say what he did every minute of the day. Even if had actually been on the wrong side of the road, the onus was upon the prosecution to prove that he was there unlawfully as stated in the summons.

The Magistrate said that he did not think four days was an unreasonable lapse of time having regard to the work entail ed in getting a summons. There were an enormous number of these traffic sum monses-about, 3,000 Inst. year emit the

on January 18th, seting on informa on, he went to Wanchal, Junk Anchorage Foarch for cortala janks which were supposed to contain unlawfully obtained coal. He found the coal on junks 1320 and 1728. On the first a man was occu pied in covering up the coal, which was in the fore part of the ship...th

Few men leave their mark on a growing township or Colony more enduringly than its Director of Public Works, and of Mr. Chatham, who has filled that position in Hongkong for twenty years, it may well be written monumentum requiris, cum

spice, for his tenure of the post has been marked by development schemes of out standing importance almost too numerous to be catalogued in this article. We may

In bidding Mr. and Mrs. Chatham fare- but briefly mention the large. Prays well, the host of friends they leave reclamation work, which added so very behind them will cordially join in

The junks looked empty, but en each considerably to the building aren of the the wishes for their health, happiness

junk about 25 tons of coal were concealed central portion of the city; and also the and prosperity so recently expressed by

under the for boards, and 23 toes in 4 scheme of even greater magnitude H.E the Governor at a meeting of the

secret bold in the fore part of the vessel regards the area to be redaimed which Legislative Council of which for so many

carried oor while the Junks were lying The concealment of the coal was probably. has been prepared for extending the years Mr. Chatham has been a member

Mr. Lindsell said he would remis thè reclamation from Arsenal Street to East

fine against the chauffeur and direct that by as might. Sgt. Andrew intimated that Point, and on which work is about to he

MR. T. F. HOUGH.

summons be issued against Dr. Strome of the other junks also contained coal commenced. Far larger schemes of re-

han if that was what he wanted, that apparently should have been delivered clamation" have been undertaken on the Mr. T. F. Hough is leaving the Colony Dr. Strahan said he thought that would to HMS Ambros but these were the nther side of the harbour, one or two to-morrow after a residence in the Far be the best course to take. It was only cases brought to Court at present, by the Government but most of them the East of thirty-nine years. He came to matter of principle with him to thrash G Love Naval Store Officer result of private enterprise. All, Hongkong first in 1889, but soon' after the case out thoroughly.

Walsh steaming coal were loaded into seven course have had to be carefully. examined wards proceeded to Shanghai, where he The Magistrate fixed the hearing of the junks and one Dockyard lighter at Kow and approved by the Director of Public remained until 1891, when he returned case for Friday next.

Lady loom.coaling shed on the 17th. Two of the Works. These reclamations in their turn to the Colony and entered into partnership

De sjunks ver, the ones involved in this case) involved in every case important drain-

The coal was destined for HM.S age and sewerage schemes, and in this with the late Mr. E. Jones Hughes under confection mention may be made of the great work which has been done in train ing the streams preventative of malaria. Anyone who has lived in the

of the vested interosis to structural been ready to

at the Donkysed, stated that 800, tous of

the style of Hughes and Hough. During and for many years he has been a familiarra. All the loaded junks, remained in the thirty years which have elapsed since figure in his scarlet coat as Clerk of the the Kowloon coal camber for the night and then he has taken a very prominent part Coure at the annual Hongkong Race on the following morning were towed in local life. Indeed in 1909, when Rear-meeting. In the minds of many he will alongside the Ambrose. The clearance of Admiral Harber and the officers of the be chiefly remembered for his distinguish of the engineer officer of the worship

the junks would be ander the supervision Colony twenty years is able to appreciate Philippine Squadron, together with ed services to Freemasonry. Initiated the ordinary routine would be to make an what that has meant in the improvemen Admiral Perrin and the officers of the into the Craft while in India, where he inspection of all the junks after discharge. of the public health of the Colony." Franch warships visiting the port, wers had to ride many miles to attend Lodge. In reply to the Magistrate, Mr. Love

This naturally leads to a reference to the epidemics of bubonic plague which have entertained at the Hongkong Club, De he was sppointed District Grand Master said he did not know of his own know- afflicted the Colony and the drastic re- Amos P. Wilder, US Consul-General of Hongkong and South China ten years ledge that any shortage of coal had been forms brought about by the Public Health in a witty speech proposing prosperity to ago by the Grand Master of English discovered on Ambrose, but he under and Buildings Ordinance. The vast Hongkong, referred to Mr. Hough as Freemasonry, HRH the Duke of stood from the engineer-officer that the the uncrowned unofficial dictator of Connaught, and, under his able and bankers were not as full as they should be, amount of work which devolved upon the this Colour! It will generally be agreed tactful male, the District he been the witness said he know there wIS 20 Director of Public Works in this connec that Mr. Hough has been a very genial very happy one: Mr. Hough's interests other Welsh coat in the harbour except tion can only be appreciated by those who and benevolent dictator, over eager to in and affection for Hongkong a junks involved in the case had a lond that at the Naval Dockyard. One of the were most intimately associated with him, further any good came and to promote such that he has no intention of of 70 tons of the coal the other had. 45 during those laborious days, but no resident familiar with the history of the the welfare, social and commercial, permanently severing his connection times, and remembering the opposition of the community. He has always with the Colony when he sails out The Magistrate said there should be welcome the new of the Harbour to-morrow, but,, neverthe same, evidence from the engineer-officer of altorations and improvements, which cer- comer, and to help the lame dog over the less, his departure marks the close of the Ambrose as to the shortage of cont tainly entailed in the aggregate a very stile. Of British prestige he has always what may be termed his regular residence He accordingly adjourned the case until large outlay by the landlords, will ferget been a staunch supporter, and though here, and, bad he not declined the offer, later in the day for the attendance of the 3. Chatham's heavy labours in this con- this fact may have meant the sacrifice of the would have been accorded a public office in question

popularity in some quarters it has won farewell. We are only expressing a nection.

Waterworks alsp igure very prominently Tangible evidence of this is furnished by we hope he will be spared for many the admiration of his fellow-countrymen widespread sentiment when we any that in the record of his service, and tably the portrait of Mr. Hough, in oils, which years to enjoy the greater measure of the development for this purpose hangs in the newspaper-room of the leisure which he contemplates and that of the low level areas of the Tylam Hongkong Club. This tribute was paid he will revisit from time to time the many Valley, which assured the City of to himalargely in recognition of his friends he leaves behind. Victoria, for the first time since its patriotic and courageous attitude during foundation, of an adequate supply of the Boer War. Learning that the Germans water! Kowloon, also, has been provided at their Club had toasted President w in Mr. Chatham's time with waterworks Kruger and made mers over the British Mr V. D'Oettingen, who for many which have proved adequate for the reverses in the early part of the cam-years past had been the Russian Consul placed on board by native labour, Rapply of the Kowloon peninsula. In this paign, Mr. Hough gave the President of in Hongkong, is on the closing of the Did you superintend that, so to speak ↑ connection as well as in many other ways that institution clearly to understand that Consulate, departing for Europe, onNo, I superintended, really, the work the rapid growth in the population of the such an incident must not occur again, Sunday, on the N.Y.K. steamer Shizuoka on beard the shipped w Colony on both sides of the harbour, and he subsequently carried by a Maru During his residence in the Did you inspect the bankers! What did during the past twenty years, has created majority of only eleven votes, a rdie Coltby Mr, d'Oettinger has made many you observeI-I had some suspicions that great problems to be dealt with by the providing that the control of the Hong-friends who regret that political events the coat was short but that coil is of Public Works Departments kong Club must always remain exclusively have terminated for the present his great density and is no broken that. In »

attention.

MEDVED'OETTINGEN: SHO

Later, when the hearing was resumed,

The Magistrate: On the 18th, did you, Engineer Commander Henry Wallace Grant of EMS. Ambrose, gare evidence. take over control of seven junks, and one lighter of coal from the Kowloon coal depot 1

The Witness No, we took on board the

Yes, but once they were alongside were not understand in all the coal is they rot under your control - No, I do

Some 386 square miles were added to in British hands a provision the wisdom Consular career. As the official corres quantity of 500 tons it would be very the territory over which Mr. Chatham of which was illustrated six years ago, pondence we recently published showed, difcult to check 10 or 19 tons, especially has exercised his infinence when the Now His attitude in this and similar matters the relations between the Hongkong as there was some coal in the bunkers Territory was taken over by the Colonial was only such as could be expected from Government, and the Consul have always ready, which we could not exactly Government, and the opening up and his early training An old Marlburian, beet cordial, and have closed with age development of this territory has he first choge a military career, joining letter of thanks from the Government for lighter anything to do with you 1-I don't Was the inspection of the junky and occupied condiderable share of his the 8th Russars when H.E.H. the Duke the valuable assistance and advice the take it so I made casual inspection of

More of Connaught was za oficer to the famous Consul had so frequently given on all

them from the Then again, reference must be made regiment. With them ber saw foreign matters relating to Bussian affairs.

deck, I noticed they were to the many important public and private service on the North-West Frontier and

clear and particularly well cleared.

There was no gramination on board the buildings which have been erected during in the Afghan War of 1876-80 under the MR. J. A E BULLOCK, M.B.E. lighters-Nonone was made the period of Mr. Chatham's administra-late Lord Roberts. For his early love ho tion such as the Law Courts and the has always cherished & warm affection,

Bgt Andrew said the informer" could Another passenger by the Plassy is Mr. say that the lighter and junks were under Post Office," the markets, the Victoria and he is never happier than when in J. A. E. Bullock, M.B.E., Chief Clerk in observation from the time they left the Jubilee Hospital the creation of the the company of Service men. While in the Colonial Secretary's Office, who is Ambrose, but it was not policy to call him. Taikoo Dockyard, the extension of the Shanghai be was appointed Adjutant to going home on leave after a very stredu The Magistrate Edyond the admission Hongkong and Whampoa Docks and many the Light Horse (1885), and two years ons period of service. Mr. Bullock, we other developments, all of which have later he succeeded to the command on believe, has not been home since he had to bear the imprimature of the the retirement of Mr. J. J. Kerwick entered the Government service in 1906. D:P.W approyal #

When the Great War broke out in 1914 May his enjoyment of the holiday be all Most comapledous of all among his Mr. Hough was at Home, and, though, of the greater! achievements or at least the one which ripe years, promptly offered his services comes most constantly under public to the Imperial Authorities. As they observation, 11 road construction. How were not accepted he came back to the many miles of excellent roads on the Colony and, anxious to be of use, joined island and on the mainland have been "D" Company of the Volunteer Reserve, made in the past twenty years we do not subsequently transferring to the Police know, but the number is large, and the Reserve as Assistant Superintendent in engineering difficulties in many ennen very charge of the Mounted Section and formidable. There are few things that evoke Motor Patrols. Later he was made from the visitor to the Colony greater Adjutant of the Force, and, in recognition admiration that the important work of his services, was appointed Honorary which has been done by the Public Works Aide-de-Camp to H.E the Governor, Sir Department in the construction and main Henry May. In his earlier days Mr. tenance of roads. There are no better Bough was a successful gentlemen jockey, roads in all Asia than Hongkong can ref show, and the Public Works Department | (Continued as fool of next column.)

MR, A. G. M. FLETCHER.

“DETAINED AT COLOMBO BY

· ILLNESS.:

of one old man that I did steal some, I do not see what you have against any- one except the licenses.

Sgp. Andrew Bons of them have made admisions. He added that it was thought best to arrest alt concerned, ** (This plan. Was proved to be justified later when one woman licensee pleaded absence at the time of the loading and threw the reapon. [sibility "upon this man höffes in charge).

This man, and the woman licensee of the other junk were sent to month The other chargedi

Magirirsto

We regret to learn that a telegram has Andrew asked Governor from the Governor of Ceylon but his Worship and he had no power to been received by His Excellency the would order the confiscation of the junks, stating that Mr. A GO. Fletcher, has do that this power only existed under the been detained in Colombo on account of Opium Urdinanon the telegram states that Mr. Fletcher is an operation. No details are given, but

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