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HONGKONG-CANTON CONFERENCES..

PROPOSAL TO WAIT CHIANG

KAI SHEK'S RETURN.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH,

PORTRAIT UNVEILED AT ST.

STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.

H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S TRIBUTE.

MR JUSTICE GOMPERTZ. WELCOMED BY THE F.M.S. BAR...

Mr. Justice Gomperta received a warn welcome from the Bar on taking up his new appointment as Chief Justice of the Federated Malay States.

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THE LATE MR. CHAU SIU KI. guarantors were never asked to pay over any of their guarantee. Mr. Chau was (one of those guarantors. He and other thembers of the Chinese community "put him (the speaker) forward as their [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.) A further tribute to the good work and mouthpiece, but he was only their mouth piece and served as such in carrying this The personnel to represent the Race public service of the late Mr. Chau Siu through. St. Stephen's Giria College, Mr. Rogers, who was the spokeánian on nintang in the proposed responsible i was paid yesterday morning, when would never have been started unless their the occasion, said the members of the Canton delegation to open formal con- H.E the Governor (Mr. Cecil Clementi, Council had begun it as a preparatory Bar felt that a better selection could not versations with a similarly constituted C.M.O.) unveiled his portrait at St. school, and in the same way it was guar-have been made. A very large propor body from Hongkong with a view of Stephen's Boys' College. There were anteed from the Erst and for many years. tion of the cases coming before the courts ending the boyest and strike will be present at the ceremony the Warden, (theIn such unobstructive ways Mr. Chau Siu of the FMS, emanated from the very Messrs. Wong Ching Wei, Chan Kung Rev. W. H. Hewitt, M.A., B.D.), the Ki helped the cause of education in this industrious and enterprising members of Pok, and Tan Ping Shan, as previously Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., the Hon. Colony, and it would never be forgotten. the Chinese community, whe might be published. The three to represent the Mr. P. H. Holyoak, the Hon Mr. Chow They would have Mr. Chau Siu Ki's por said to be amongst the principal leaders Strike Committee will be chosen from Shou Son, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, trait before them in that room day by of commerce and the pioneers of industry. the seven names also published the other the Bishop of Victoria (the Right Rev. day, and in the College on its new site and to whom rich was owed for the C. R. Duppuy), Mr. T. N. Chau, and it would be placed in a prominent posi- development of the resources of "this the masters of the College.

Ruch favoured country." It followed, therefore, that just as his Lordship's ser vices had been valued and appreciated in the Colony of Hongkong, so would they be equally valued and appreciated in the States of the FM, S.

day.

General Chiang Kai Shek, now in Swatow, may not be able to return to Canton before, the middle of December, and it is understood that the proposed Canton-Hongkong conference will not tako place before his return

personal freedom of the city,

tion.

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"We now, my lord, desire to offer you

The Bishop, as Chairman of the College Council, said it was his privilege to wel

"WORTHY OF EVERY HONOUR." come H.E. the Governor, but he was

Sir HENRY POLLOCK, K.C., Chairman sorry they could only welcome him to the of the Building Committee, said he had ..temporary quarters; their hope was that the privilege of many years friendship The Strike Committee in Canton bas soon they might have a worthy building with the late Mr. Chau Sin Ki, and knew announced that its pickets will allow the ix. which the work of the College could what a great deal of useful public service our warmest welcome and congratula. proposed touring parties from the lead-be carried on.

he did in the Colony. On more than tions, said Mr. Rogers. We feel that ing trade, organizations in Hongkong They were very grateful to His Excel-one occasion be bad the privilege of being a better selection could not have been leney, amidst the heavy pressure of his associated with him on the Legislative maile that your long judicial experience The Second National Convention of the work, for sparing time be present on Council, when he acted as an unofficial in Hongkong, with the excellent know. Kuomintang will be held in Canton next this ferusion, when they desired to do member of that Council, and on all occa month, according to information given honour to the memory of one, who not sions he found himself much indebted to out in Canton. Some 20 Chinese from only set a very high standard of public Mr. Chau for advice on matters pertain abroad whose intention it is to attend service in the community generally, bating to the welfare of the Chinese com- the Convention have now reported their who closely identified "himself with the manity, which he always gave freely and work of the College, serving on its ungrudgingly. Fo 18 a many-sided Council, and being also an active member man, and his mind was full of kindness of the Building Committee for the new and benevolence. The Rev. Mr Hewitt school, in which office they were glad to had referred to him as being on the "In conclusion, my lord, we trust that know he was succeeded by his son, Mr. Building Committee of the new school at you, may for a long time to come be Stanley, and only a week or two before spared to grace the chair you now occupy. Siu Ki were busy collecting money forcense, you may also be spared to enjoy his lamented death he and Mr. Chau and that, when your official duties ghall the new school. Mr. Chau was known some years of rest and repose, which should always and invariably follow a life devoted to duty and the welfare of Bucianity. We give you, my lord, our most hearty welcome."

arrival in Canton

THE. "FATSHAN."

PROPELLER SHAFT BREAKS..

The ss. Fatalian, just after she had:

T. N. Chau, an old boy of the College.

He would again say he felt very grate passed Cap Sui Mun yesterday morningful to His Excellency for being present her way to Canton, was partially dis-that morning to unveil the portrait of abled by the breaking of her starboard Mr. Chau Siu Ki, who was a great bene-fo his persuasive powers in getting propeller shaft. It was deemed inadvis-factor of the College. able to continue the journey with only one propeller working. The accident was reported to Hongkong by, wireless and

the Faixhan slowly steamed back to Hongkong, berthing alongside her wharf about eleven o'clock.

Among the ship's passengers were Mr. Yeung Sai Ngam and Mr. Kan Kam Shek, the two delegates from Canton who bave been visiting Hongkong during the past few days and conferring with merchants

this morning,

money for a worthy abject, and he appre ciated the fact referred to by the Chair the Rev. E. W L Martin) following took up with all his mind. Such a man

Prayers were then said by the Chaplain

man that anything. Mr. Chau took up, he which, the Warden addressed the gather-was worthy of every honour that they

ing.

THE WARDEN'S TRIBUTE.

The WALDEN said they had met to com- memorate the services, as benefactor to the College, of the late Mr. Chao Siu Ki. He always looked upon Mr. Chai Siu Ki's service from the point of view

ledge you posses of Chinese laws. habit and customs, and their marringe customs and rights of inheritance, coupled with your extensive knowledge of the Chinese dialects, cannot fail to be of the utmost value to the cause of justice, and render your appointment as Chief Justice A particularly suitable one for the F.M.S.

them very heartily for the very cordial The Chief Justice, in reply, thanked could do to his memory, and he was sure and splendid reception which they had he was voicing the feelings of all pre-extended to him. It was a great plea sent when he said they regretted the sure to him, he said, to be welcomed by grieved over his untimely end.

his, old friend the Legal Advisor, and he was very pleased to ace his old friend Mr. Rogers, still hale and well, after more than thirty years. He fully realised

TRIBUTE TO AN OLD FRIEND. H.E. THE GOVERNOR said that he came

here. They will now go up on the Hocam of what he did, as a service in which to the College with feelings of mingled that he had much to learn. He had only be spent t'himself for the good of the com. sorrow and pleasure-sorrow because Mr

a most auperficial acquaintance with their a valued personal The Fatahan proceeded to Taikoo Deck manity. In this way he thought of him Chau Siu Ei was

as a benefactor, not in terms of dollars friend. When he built the houses at Pocode, both Civil and Criminal. "He was fully aware of the great responsibility

Canton to-morrow morning.

- yesterday where the necessary repairs will le speedily carried out. It is expected and cents. Though he subscribed him-Hing Fong, which, alas were the cause that lay on one who succeeded the dis- that the steamer will resume her run to self. and got others to subscribe, at of his death, Mr. Chau occupied one tinguished gentlemen who had held that different times, of more value was the house and he (the speaker) as tenant post. He would have to ask from them, fact that he gave of his time, his thought occupied another. Frequently Mr. Chau

It's so fra Ki enne round to see him and they He would do his best to educate himself for a long time, patience and indulgence. tis energy very freely to carry on this work, of which he was one of the had talks together. When he returned with regard to their laws and adapt him-i Very often he had had to Hongkong he looked forward to meet self as best as he could to the novel con- occasion to visit Mr. Chau's office anding him. He had been 12 years absent ditions in which he found himself. He

TRAGEDY AT SAİKUNG.

POLICE SERGEANT, FOUND.

DEAD.

founders.

trouble him when he was in the midst from the Colony, and now he was almost

was sure that be would be given the

his part he would endeavour to do his best. He thanked them all.

The friends and colleagues of Sergeant of work pertaining to his own business afraid to ask after his old friends. When friendly help which he asked for, and on A. H. Blackman were shocked and sur- or to the affairs of the community, but he asked after some of them be found prized yesterday morning when they always he found him ready to receive they were gone. His return had not caly learned that he had been found dead at him and give his best attention and his been a glad one, but a sorrowful one his station at Saikung, in the New Termost valuable advice upon the matters also. ritories, and that the circumstances of the College on which he was consulted.

They had gathered that day, His Ex pointed to his having shot himself with He regularly attended the Council meet-cellency continued, to do honour not only "his service revolver.

to an old friend of his, but to one who ings, and not only that, but from time to

It is stated that during the last few time he visited the College in order to had done great service to Hongkong. days Sergeant Blackman had been suffer-inform himself how the work was getting His work as a public servant had been ing from fever and had been delirious... along. In June last when they had a dealt with by Sir Henry Pollock, and Sergeant Blackman was well liked by strike of labourers in Hongkong and when he would read a few extracts from a his colleagues in the Forer, and was held the minds of nay students were upset, letter he had received from Mr. Hewitt. in esteem by his superiors. He was a

His Excellency then read the extracts the Chinese members of the Council and maz of cheerful disposition, and always Mr. Chau Siu Ai with them, took the which dealt with the late Mr. Chan Siu willing to undertake any duty however trouble to come to the School and talk's work for the College, and in, con arduous it might be. He joined the Force to the students, putting before them the clusion said he closely associated himself in 1917 after having served throughout the situation as it appeared to the minds of with them in doing honour to Mr. Chau's war as a member of the Royal Marines the older and saner, members of the memory. He was assigned for duty afloat as a

Chinese community, and it was largely member of the Water Police, and when due to the advice given that in St. not on duty on pay of the police launches, Stephen's College both the students and Mr. Chau Sia Ki, in replying, said was in attendance in the charge room of the staff were able at that time to take that the Water Police Station, nt. Txim Tea Taui. About a month ago, at his own

a sane outlook upon the situation and feelings request, he was transferred to the Police prevent their work from being interrupt Station at Saikung in the New Terri-ed by any trouble in the School. Mr. curies, where the activities of labour Chau Siu Ki always regarded his mem pickets and robbers have lately resulted bership of the College Council as a very

in much more "onerous duties for police that the Council did not consist of a list officers. The docessed was about 23

of names, but of active members upon years of age and unmarried.

The funeral will take place this after whom one could rel. Mr. Chau Siu Ki

noon at 4.30.

was not only one of the original mem bers of the Council, but was also one of its most active members. They would miss him very much in the School. He was very thankful, however, that his son, who inherited his father's intercat, was

member of the College Council. When the University was started Sir

His Exeuliency then. unveiled the por trait..

Mr. T. N. CHAU," son" of the late

Photographs of the new Chief Justice in his robes, and of the function inside the court, were taken,

MOROS TORTURE CHRISTIAN TEACHERS.

THEN BEHEAD HIM. "J.

Bonifacio Nafarrote, Chation school teacher of Maciu, Lanao, was recently captured and tortured to death by a band of Stores in Sitio Gata of the same pro- vince, according to a at the bureau of non-Christian trilies" at telegram received

Manila last week. His head was severed from his body and hoisted on a pole in a cote exposed to public view, it is said.

Nafarrete was captured by the Moros he could hardly express his while on his way home from a teachers' on this occasion. He was meeting i Tamparan, Lanno. After aub very touched by the volemn ceremony that had taken pince, and the very jecting him to all sorts of barbaric generous terms in which they had spoken trucity, his captors chopped his bead of his father. In the name of his family | off jne thanked them for this, which he re-

SMALL FIRES.

garded as the highest honour that could real thing. They were pleased to say Toe Hone to his father. He desired to express grateful thanks to H.E, The Governor for unveiling the portrait and A small are, but which might have had for the kind words he used in relation to serious results, occurred shortly after his father

Dr. S. W. Tso, on behalf of the College three o'clock yesterday, afternoon, when Council, also thanked H.E. The Governor the Central Fire Brigade were called for attending and performing the "cere to a building belonging to the Chinese mony. They knew Mr. Clementi took # great interest in education, and they YMCA in Bridges Street. Apparently hoped he would take a great interest in a coolie attempted to melt down floor St. Stephen's College.

polish on a gas ring, and this caused the conflagration. The fire service from the Y.M.C. rushed across the road, and had the tire out before the Brigade arrived. on Wednesday evening, and the report Rai Ho Kai, Dr. Tro and Mr. Chan

Last night's weather forecast and re- A matshed on the billside below Con states that the junk was boarded by a Siu K and others thought that an Arts marks by the Royal Observatory, Hong duit Road, was destroyed by fire yester number of pirates armed with revolvers, faculty should be mitiated and they kong, stated:- And that valuables and money were taken

day. It was owned by Mr. Fu Loong, away by the pirates, who, it is under camné forward with the offer of

Evening weather report on 3rd at a building contractor of 15, Wellington 16.59 The anticyclone has continued to Street, Central, and was used as coolits stood, also took the junk. It was also guarantee of $10,000 a year for five years, weaken the depression is situated to the quarters. The contents were safely re- reported that one of the occupants of the in order to cable this to be done. The N.E. of Hokkaido. The monsoon will moved, but the whole structure collapsed. fubing junk was wounded, but there is no offer of the, guarantee was accepted, and blow inoderately along the coast and The damage is estimated at $300. The mention of this in the report received by the Arts faculty was started. The forecast: N.E. winds moderate fine. the police.

freshly over. Northern China. Lopal fire was extinguished by firemen of the

Central Station.

FISHING JUNK PIRATED. The police received a report yesterday that a fishing junk had been pirated in British waters off Yee O Kok, Tai O The piracy took place about eight o'clock

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