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Sir George Gibb then called upon. Mr. Taggart and said he was prepared to agree to the alternative basis of settle-

meat and would so confrm his decision in writing. In the meantime, Mr. Taggart handed to Sir George Gibh for: his consideration a statement outlining arggestions for a draft Conditional Agreement. On the 3rd February Sir George Gibb expressed his approval of the suggestions for an Agreement, and handed to Mr. Taggart the following

Jetter-

The China and Japan Telephone

and Eletric Co., Ltd.

Hongkong, February 3rd. 1%

Dear Mr. Taggart,—I have received your latter of the 2nd instant and E am obliged to you for having replied so promptly and fully to my letter of the 30th January.

that in

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THE HONGKONG DALLY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 2xD, 1925

PROPOSALS FOR NEW COMPANY,

It was stated at that meeting that: the promoters of the new company proposal to submit to the Government an applica tion for a Telephone franchine covering

minána returu to

A

'ARCHDEACON BARNETT

IMPENDING DEPARTURE. TRIBUTE TO OUTSTANDING

PERSONALITY. >>

afterwards in Canton have contributed

SACRED HEART SCHOOL. OPENING OF NEW PREMISES.

The Sacred Heart English School's new promises, St. Joseph's Villà, wero' gally decorated on Saturday when they were formally epened by the Honourable Mr.

H. Kotewall. The new building com Prises four rooms which are an addition to the already existing school in St.

modation for boarders. Joseph's Terrace. They coutain secom-

Our aim

period of fifty years and providing a minimum nett return to the company of by the ex City of Baroda, or Wednes

Among the passengers leaving this port

5 per cent per annum. The promoters day next are the Venerable Archdeacon had had a minium return of 0 per cent. Ernest Judd Barnett and Mrs. Barnett.

that 8 per cent, was a more resign- in view, but as the Government consider. The Archdeacon's health has failed and able figure they had been quite willing wherein he has been. for a long period he is leaving, finally, sphere of service

adjust their views accordingly.

It an outstanding personality. Sincere ap

Amongst those present at the ceremony was proposed that the now franchise preciation of their work will, most assur on Saturday were Mr. J. S. Shak (Head- should sanction rates which it is estimatedly, he felt by the many friend of Arch master), Mr. K. H. LA FA (Inspector will preve sufficient, to nosure such deacon and Mrs. Barnett and indeed by of Schools), the Rev. Father Shak, Rev. the company after all who have a sufficient acquaintance Father Situ and Rev. Father Paul. After payment of expenses, depreciation, rewith the nature and extent of their en tea was partaken of at the old sebool in serve, etc., on a reasonable basis, and, indeavours.. Their departure will bring a St. Joseph's Terrace, the company pro this connection (if the new company is keen sense of loss. Kindly thoughts will ceeded to the new premises, where the Your letter contains spare things which, it I were in a controversial mood, I couldly formed and commenters operations follow them with every good wish that Headmaster read the following address: present in 'a light very different from for the second half of this year), the in a more congenial climate health may

Rev. Fathers, ladies and gentlemen, on' which your extremely able rate per Exchange Line will probably be restored as the assured means to fur behalf of the School sender you our advocacy has presented them. But the business with which we have to deal 10 per annum (approximately 881) service for which Archdeacon Barnett has afternoon, and especially to the Hon. Mr. bts from the 1st July 1995 instead ther participation, actively, in forms of sincere thanks for your presease this Loo serious and urgeat for me to to any temptation, by answering in detail

as at present

In "estimating the rate shown himself to be specially qualified. points of controversy which we buy

wessary to be charged to ensure' sutis- verbally discussed through many days,

It will be in the minds of those who Kotewall for his kindness in accepting Lo spol my recognition of the reason factory working of the W company, read these lines that the Archdeacon's our invitation to perform the opening able spirit in which you make a Shal

it was found that approximately $10s residence and work in this Colony and ceremony of this new building. effort to bring to a practical Business. like conclusion the strenuous endeavours Exchange Line should provide an expressly, in a marked manner, to the is always to give to the best of our ability, we have made to find a satisfactory ronomical return, and, as matter of forces tut tunke for enlightenment and a sound education to the younger genera- settlement of the telephone situation, faut, the rate of 8109 per annum is that reconstruction through Western education tun. The acquisition of these new pro- which, although espatially simple, had

of a special type. The conviction is, we mises has undoubtedly brought us a step become sol difficult and complex as neat-

recommendesi hy the Telephone Sub-think, widely held and is still gaining ly to baffle our attempts, to clear it up. Committer 1999 for the year 1924, so that ground, steadily, that the one hope of the nearer towards the attainment of our

China les in I will therefore confine myself to say in being charged, the rate of 810s, the new

new moral and object. Moreover, its proximity to our ing that am gled, from many paints public will have had the hyonfit of the spiritual sactions which are at present old senool at St. Joseph's Terrace which of view, to be able, on behalf of my El rate for eighteen months longer than wanting to the national life. Hoard and of course subject to share

Education in schools and colleges we still occupy, renders is easier for me bolders' approval, to agree to the terms

was anticipated three years ago. Should where the Christian ethic is a prominent to keep a closer personal supervision over set forth in pages 8 and 6 of your letter, the rats sanctioned result in a return feature and Chrissian atmosphere is all the boys' studies, their physical culture, to the new company of more than the pervasive, is, we believe, one of the best I trust that I thas fe permitted to add mimum of 8 per cent, per annum, but ways that lie open to Western friends their social activities, etc., than when our two remarka. Firstly that I greatly

not more than per cent, the bencht will of Chinn for imparting such sanctions. branch school was at Elgin Street some regrets and im sure that in this I am accrue to the company, but any excess Archdeacon Barnett first came to reside months ago. The new class-rooms which

50 expressing the feeling of col-

proft above 12 per cent is to be divided in Hongkong twenty-three years ago. are four in number, though slightly smisli. that any ittur Bar of de to half to the company and half to be The movement in Western education for are nevertheless neat and well-ventilated that any impression: should exist

besides being situated in a quiet and the Company did not a previous (in some manner to be agreed the Chinese was then in its earlier stages. necasion, produce any data setting forth The Company's mastan nett divisible were seen to be doing well their part in purposes. My only hope now is that, in apua)" for the benefit of subscribers. The schools and colleges of this Colony elevated locality, ideally suitable for study the six upon which they had arrived at their valuation of plant. It rather turn, however, is to be 15 per cent, leading the way. Already their influence the near future, we shall be Puzzles to understand how that

per annum. is reasonably expected im.

was making itself feit at the chief coast secure a more commodious building which pression can have arisen, for I know,

that the rate of $109 will remain in force and riverine ports and other centres of will be large enough to house the two that the Company took the step of send

for some time, and it would be the intrade. They had come to be recognised schools together, so that we may be able ing to Hongkong their Consulting En trition of the new company to exercise as among the forces contributory to the carry on the work of education more. gineer, Mr WW, Cook, a telephens very effort in an endeavour to improve real awakening of China,

adequately and with less handicap. without calling upon the expert of the highest eminence, who read service

It was at this stage in the history of After many repeated requests, a board- subscribers for aluations, ja complete detail and

a material increase in local education that Archdeacon Barnetting department has been established in rates. great labour and cost, of the then value

joined the educational forces of the these new premises solely for the cou- The feeling of the meeting generally Colony, "bringing with him knowledge venience of those whose homes are not ed basis

would be adapted by any arbitration tribunal who had to assess would be likely to be as acceptable to position to acquire before commencing modation at present, I regret to say that the value of telephone plant. Mr. Cole the community of the Colony as it was his great task in a mission field. An only a limited number of boarders are of Shanghai, as the Telephone Committe to the Committer of the Chamber, of M.A. of the University of Melbourne, being received. However, we hope to he stated in their Report, make a similar,

Commerce then sitting,

where he had won distinction in Greek, in a position to admit more of them at valuation, on behalf of the Government, Discussion eusurd on the question of in Hebrew and in Political Econogy, he no distant date. and so far as the records show, all the state of the Flant, etc., of the pre- became curate of Holy Trinity, Kew. facilities and information were granted seest coupany, proposed to be taken over Victoria, and thereafter. Headmaster of Mr. Kotewall inspected the school, and After performing the opening ceremony, to him for the purpoar. tions, perhaps figu

Theme valua

by the Hongkong company, and ultimate Caulfield Grammar School, Victoria..a in a brief speech said that he was keenly not come on the following Resolution having post that he occupied for eight years, sonsible of the honour which the manage- out at the same

I confess that, been duly proposed and seconded it was This was followed by three years as Se-seat of the school had done him in asking in my experience, SUEN valuations, in ananimously resolved by the Committee cretary of the Church Missionary Asso-him to perform the opening ceremony. which many of the factors must be mat of the Chamber of Commerce and the ciation in Victoria. When the need arose The school opened two years ago with tera of opinion, rarely do agree. weinbers of the Telephone Committee for someone to undertake the duties of 30 boys and the number had now reached

"That, subject to further inspection Warden in St. Stephen's College, Hong of the cables and conduits to the satis-kong, then about to be founded, clear faction of the Government and to the indications pointed to Archdeacon Bar insertion in the terms of franchise of zett as the right man. clauses to safeguard subscribers, the

It will be within the memory of older Committen approves the terms for residents that the late Sir Kai Ho Kai transfer of the present Telephone Com and Dr. S. W. Tso, were largely con- pany's undertaking to a local Comcerned with the starting of the College. pany as set forth in the correspondence It was felt by them and by other in between Sir George Gibb and Mr. quential Chinese that the education Taggart."

needed by well-to-do' families for their auspices of a Missionary Society. Their sons could best be provided under the desires were met and their purposes at:

on

my

that

It

able to

of the Company's plant on the est was that the above was quitable and and experience which few have been in a in Hongkong Owing to lack of accom-

But

all the facts are there; it was only the opinions which could not b1 reconciled. You and I, following different methods, have found a way to "praer, and, hope, to the provision in the immediate future of ample telephone accommoda. tion under local direction, and by the co-operation of capital from our Home country with local capital, for the Papid- ly growing needs of Hongkong and the New Territories in South China.

earned

to a successful conclusion, a Conditional Matters having thus far been brought Agreement was drawn up as between the

negly 200. That fact alone was sufficient testimony of the fine work done by the. school in such a short period. He under stood that the Sacred Heart School was entirely staffed by Chinese and he was sure that the staff as well as the Chinese community were proud of that fact

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HONGKONG ADC

FINAL PERFORMANCE OF "FRENCH LEAVE,”

The Hongkong A.D.C. gave their final

The second remark" which I wish to make is that, in fairness to my colleague Mr. Parker Nesh, it must be remembered that in the year before his visit to China and Japan Telephone and Electric tained mainly through the agency of Hongkong the Company had in fact only Co., Ltd., of the one part and Mr. J. H. Archdeacon Barnett who may be said to

a nett credit faller on able to Taggart (on behalf of the "Hongkong have founded the Collega: and during performance of the city ch wa revenue account, and were unable Company) of the other part. pay any dividend. This was

was due combined effect of the heavy increase signed but on the 15th instant Sir George the new institution a foremost chools While, regarded as a whole, the produc the Conditional Agreement has not yet been his Wardenship 1802-1912, to have given Leave" in the Theatre Royal on Satur

day evening before a crowded house. in working expenses, & common feature libh, and Mr. Taggart both signed on of the Colony. If Archdeacon Barnett tion cannot he and to have reached the

wirich it holds, to-day, among the | throughout the world, and the deprecin two copies thereof that they Lion of Swrling, in which currency the such Conditional Agreement subjent to had rendered no other enrvice to Mis very high standard of the A.D.C. produc- Lompany's charges have, for sour years, (so far as Sir George Gilib is concerned) sionary enterprise in the Far East, his tone of recent years, it was nevertheless been collected.

the approval the present company's connection with St. Stephen's College, generally voted to be a very creditable I wish in conclusion, cordially to reci- Directorate and Shareholders and (no would alone suffice to keep his memory performance upon which all concerned are procate the courteous and pleasant aefar as Mr. Taggart is, concerned) the green as a real pioneer in Christian edu entitled to cordial congratulations,

After the fall of the eurtnia and its knowledgments and good "wishes which consent of the promoters of the Hong-cation. are expressed in your letter. "We have kong Company. A copy of this Condi- His successful administration of the rise again in order that the members of during these few weeks, had some hard tional Agreement has been submitted to College proved a fruitful object lesson.

the caste might acknowledge the tribute tuses in our efforts on behalf of the the Governmect of Hongkong,

St. Stephen's Girls' College was in due of applause paid by the audience to the interests which we were each bound Sir George Gibb left the Colony on time commenced on parallel lines as the performance, a large number of heautiful safeguard, but in our negotiations there the 19th instant and will cabin when the outcome of suggestion derived from the bouquets and other tokens of admiration spoken which Deed cause regret to either holders has been obtained, whereupon to-day the like promise of success within went to the Indies, but the gontlemen has never be a single hasty word approval of his colleagues and share working of the Boys College, and has were handed up to the stage. Most of he flowers and chocolates, of course, .nl us. And I believe that we really (provided all else is satisfactory) the its own sphere. have succeeded in reaching a fair and new company may proceed to become As the local Secretary of the Church were not overlooked. For the General just cocclusion, mainly because we have registered.

what looked like a bottle of whiskey went Missioiary Society Archdeacon Barnett both frankly realised that we were deal- ing with the affairs of

The matters above referred to afe to will leave behind him an enviable re- UP, while the Corporal got a miniaturo public service #

eauteen and the private a toy bugle. undertaking, which could not safely be of this Colony at an early date and be ment, and skill in the conduct of affairs, Harbour Master), who was responsible he discussed by the Legislative Council putation for "business capacity, discern-

Lient-Commander Hola, R.N.(the hased on any foundation other than one which was practicable and reasonable from given the fullest consideration in the in- Foresight and insight, combined with for the production, made a little speech roterests of the public and of all others judgment, are endowments that compe in which he thanked the audience for their the several points of view of the gener concerned, before the Government com admiration even when they do not al public, who are our customers; the investors who provide the capital, both is itself to a franchise to the new secure ready acquiesence in views and support and the members of the caste for their efforts to make the production & existing and future; and the Govern

Company on the basis indicated. opinions When a Missionary Society success. ntent, whose sanction is necessary, us the

Hongkong, 27th February, 1925.

He mentioned especially the has no specially trained lay expert on valuable help given by Mir, H. W. Bird, ite staff it is fortunate in having man and also, from behind the scenes, by Mr. guardian of all interests concerned.-I

of Archdeacon Barnett's type to assist in W. Logan. Yours sincerely,

guiding its counsela. (signed) GrouDE S. GIBE.

J. H. Taggart, Ex.

The restrospect

of much good work done as the Secretary of the Q.M.S.' in this district is no mean

Gett.

BID FOR LIBERTY. CONVICTS ESCAPE IN MACAO. ·

legacy to colleagues who will soon bid At Canton. Holy Trinity College, in- It was then arranged that the basis

It is reported that during the carly farewell to Archdeacon and Mrs. Bar-stituted on practically the same lines as of agreement thus tentatively arrived

St. Stephen's Flongkong, and now put- at, and the scheme under which it was tours of the 25th February, four- convicts

This short article does not aim at com-ting on strength for far-reaching useful suggested that the new company should managed to escape from prison in Macao. prehensive much less at all-inclusiveness, will be always associated with his operate, be submitted for approval to There were in all seven convicts who the Government (with whom the parties succeeded in getting out of the cells, in summary. It merely seeks to record cer- nar. The Church of Our Saviour in the spite of the fact that a soldier was on with the Archdeacon though not of the coming years hallowed memories of Arch

tain impressions' of one whose relations the provincial city will have through the

had been in close touch

the

negotiations) and the old I

They did not do so and started to run,servation of bis varied gifts. Arch-through the work of two spirite, fitby -

of the duty. Noticing a group of shadowy closest have yet been sufficiently near to deacon and Mrs. Barnett.

figures, a guard entled upon them to stop. afford opportunity for the frequent ob.

9th

In

of Commerce. meeting was held at

Undertakings carried to ne jasues Chamber of Commerce on the whereupon the guard opened fire and deacon Barnett will be sorely missed in touched have marked their career.

and

attended by the shot one dead. Of the remainder four Hongkong where he has been identified courage, zeal, and devotion to duty they of the Chamber (Mr. G. managed to escape while two were recap with activities in the public interest bave been examples to many who have

in the Chair in the absence tured. of Mr. J. Owen Hughes through indis-

lying outside the ordinary duties of his learned to esteem them very highly in clerical office. As the Secretary to the love for their work's sake. Archdeacon

Young being

tion), the gentlemen who in 1922

the Joint Chambers of Commerce Singh, appeared before Mr. J. R. Wood the Coverament with German Missions koug and in Canton far more than an An Indian ship's guard named Eartor Trustees appointed to deal on behalf of and Mr. Barnett will leave in Hong- Telephone Sub-Committee (with the lamentable exception of course of Mr.ut the Central Magistrany on Saturday property, his business

and honoured name. They bave stood toge

Lowe), A. G. M. Fletcher morning, charged with boing in posses thoroughnees have been seen to advantage ther for things that endure and by the (Assistant Colonial Secretary) on behalf sion, of one round of ammunition. Ain discussions and in correspondence character of their work they themselves of the Government, Sir George B. Gibb. previous conviction was proved, and do helpful to the objects sought by the will be appraised, and the extent of the the gentlemen interested in the proposed fendant was sentenced to a month's im- Trust formation of a local company, etc. prisonment with hari labour..

(Continued on nez Column).

Joss which the wo communities are soon

to feel will be measured.

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