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A "REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING.

Politics the Chartered Bank is hosts who have thrust on me this entitled to our unfailing gratitude, evening such lavish hospitality and for it is due to the untiring energy the great honour conveyed with it, and patience of one' of Mr. Fergu-which I shall never forget. "I take son's predecessors, viz., Mr. T. H. it not only as a personal compli Whitehead, an intimate friend of ment but as a great compliment to mine, that greater unofficial repre- the Institution which I represent, sentation w obtained on the Further I do appreciate to the full COM-Legislative Council, which led also the kindly fraternising spirit which to the appointment of unofficial has induced so many of my friends, members to the Executive Coun- Chinese, and others, bo present cil I am happy to think that at this function given in hour of my Mr. Whitehead still takes a very home-going. and the opportunity large interest in China, and parti- afforded is of meeting you all in cularly in Boag Keng affairs, and I person. No one knows better than am sure that when he learns of this myself that the honour is totally eloquent testimony. of Chinese an undeserved bus after the many nice preciation of his successor, who is remarke Sir Robert has made about me I am prepared to put them leaving us on home leave for one down at their valuation,, viz., as year only, he will recall his China further evidence of the magnanim- associations with a pleasure which uns heart of the Chinese, and leave must be enhanced by the know- ledge that we have not forgotten I am very glad. however, continu- and will not forget, his valuable ed Mr. Ferguson, to find that Sir services to the Colony. (Applause.) Robert has found me burmar. He Though not very much in the bas mentioned a short-coming- failure to enter the arena of Chinese public limelight, Mr. Ferguson saw, and is seeing Hong Kong through Polities. If the Chairman refers to one of the most critical periods of my not taking any active part in its existence in the commercial the Colony's local Administration crisis that visited it with so much I plead justification. Afen "with The hosts at the dinner were the suddenness in the middle of 1995, much better ability have always members of the Committee of the and of which we hope we are see been available and. in any case, 94 Merchants Guild and their ing to-day the first signs of its have never been asked. Sir Robert friends. Sir Robert Ho Tung pre-

vanishing into the thin air of this right in his assumption that my sided and supporting him were pleasant memory, soon to be for Directors consider my time should the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow and gotten as a thing of the past. Durbe fully employed in locking after the Hon. Dr. R. II. Kotewall, the in the worst period of the crisis the Bank's interests

I am extremely obliged to Sir Chinese representatives on the Mr. Ferguson was invited to serve

for his most kindly remarks

Mr. A. H. Ferguson, the manager in Hong Kong of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, who is leaving for a year's furlough on Wednesday next, was entertained to a farewell dinner by the leading members of the Chinese community at the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel last evening. Mr. Ferguson is returning home American and is sailing by the Empress of daia. He expects to be back in Hong Kong about this. time next year.

The Hosta.

at that.

Chiren, the Chairman, and Mr. Libation of the Trade Loan, obtained Kwai, the ex-Chairman of the Chi from the Imperial Government, of rese Chamber of Commerce; Mr. 23,000,000 sterling. Amidst the con- H Kwong, the Chairman of the flicting claims for financial support Merchants Guild: Mr. M. K. Lo, during the terrible period of Anan Mr. Lo Cheung Shiu, Mr. Ho Kem cial stringency, the task of the Tong, Mr. Chan Tin San, Mr. Ho Committee must necessarily have Ki. Mr. Ho Wing. Mr. Ho Leung, been onerous and difficult, but I Mr. Ho lu, Mr. To Sze Tuen, Mr. feel that Mr. Ferguson was a most Li Lik Mui, Mr. Yung Tse Ming valuable asset to that Committee, and many others. The gathering and that be materially assisted the a representative one of the Committee to give such advice to bankers, rice merchants and prin- the Government as in general stood epal Chinese business firms in the for financial stability and cautious but impartial disposition of the Colony..

available capital.

Legislative Council; Mr. Li Yau on the Committee for the distri-ding Mr, T. H. Whitehead

WAS

The Guests.

Among the guests Invited, in ad dition to the guest of honour, M. Ferguson were the Eon Sir Joseph Kemp, the Attorney- General; the Her. Sir Henry Follock, the Hon. M. E. R. Fallifax, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs: Mr. A. E. Wood, Director of Education; Lt. Col. Harley Bell Commissioner of Chinese Maritime Customs; Mr. R. C. Tredwell, Ame rican Censul General; Mr. J. R. George, who will act as Manager of the Chartered Bank in Mr. Fer geson's absence: Mr. G. M. Young Mr. Paul

Mr. G.. Hor. C. L. Sandes, Mr.

Mr. L. E. Hopkins, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. T. G. Well, Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. P. W. Parker, Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, Mr. A. Cameron, Mr. E. D. Sassoon and Mr. H. H. Priestley.

who retired a few years ago from the General Management of the

Bank in London. When I see him at home I shall convey the greetings and I feel certain he will be thrilled to find that, after 25 years absence from Hong Kong, he is still retain- ed in the memory of the Chinese community to whom he was pro- foundly attached. (Applause.)

While on the subject of public duties it may not be out of place to refer to the untiring efforts and Robert expended in endeavouring to the unceasing energy which Sir

through what was commonly known bring about the unification of China

as the Round Table Conference." The scheme was practical enough if the various Tuchuns had been pre pared to sacrifice their personal aggrandisement and display the same patriotism and love of China which Sir Robert had shown right through in his negotiations (In); If we revert to the Colony's local troubles of June, 1925, or even be

are, we meet the display of the same amount of anfigging zeal, hard solid work-by men who never seem to tire. I refer specially to Sir Shou Son Chow and Dr. Kate wall. It was a source of gratifica- tion to us all that the Government recognised what they had

performed

in the Colony's best interests and on Sir Shou Bon Chow was bestowed

In the strength of the Chartered Bank, as we see it to-day, Mr. Fer- guson gives the greatest evidence of his ability. It should be a proud boast of any Bank Manager that the confidence of Chinese bankers, no less than that of Chinese mer chants and traders remains un- shaken and unimpaired, if not actually strengthened, by the fact that in the Chartered Bank they sce symbolised the greatdees and the soundness of British financial acumen. Among old names asso cinted with the Chartered Bank, I reenil names like those of the late James Whittall, a former Director of the Bank in London, whom I knew for many years and with whose firm I had business relations for a considerable time. Again, the late Sir John Jordan was another outstanding figure who was associated-alas for too short a time with the members of the Board-in. Loddon. Sir John, I knew intimately, and Sir John typifca the Forty years business association very essence of British friendship with the Chartered Bank, said Siro, and sympathy with, China, Robert Ho Tung, and close friend- fact that cannot be disputed, whe ship with some of those who have ther in the narrow confines of directed its destinies in Hong Kong Hong Kong, or within the larger no doubt account for the pressing sphere of China. (Applause.) invitation which I received to pe- side at this happy function this evening. It gives me much plea- sure to accept this invitation and to associate myself with the Chinese merchants and native bankers of Hong Kong, as represented by their important and expansive interests in this Colony, to do heacur to our Bubsequently at Ipoh, a town then ment, so far, is only slight let us guest this evening. That such E"

hope before the good sense of

long representative association of lead. coming into prominence from the average Chinese will ultimately

The Toast Of The Evening. The Chairman proposed the health of Mr. Ferguson.

Before Mr. Ferguson came to Hong Kong on promotion, he saw great deal of service elsewhere. He joined the Bank in London in 1609, three years after he came out

Knighthood while Dr. Kotewall was decorated with the C.M.G. (Applause.)

No doubt the 34 Merchants Guild through their President, Mr. Ho Kwong, did noble work but it is almost invidious to mention names when so many Chinese working quietly, without any show or osten- tation, and not appearing in the lime-light, rendered such meritori

ous service, and did so much to minimise the effects of what might have been very serious labour trou- bles continuing over an extended period.

Gentlemen, we cannot hide the

ti the East and was sent to fact that the business community in Sumatra, thence to Penang for this Colony during the past few times and although the improve- early two years. From 1900-1000 years has passed through trying he was stationed at Taiping ano

rich tin-lands in Perak, which were

after

ing Chinese business men in Hong then being developed. From 1909 Kong should desire to testify to the 1911 Mr. Ferguson was looking business integrity and the commer

the Bank's interests in cial ability of our Guest of Honour, Burmah. In 1911 we welcomed him is in itself, I should imagine, a to Hong Kong for the first time. great and coveted testimonial which with the exception of a few months any businces or commercial man would desire to take away with him Tientsin in 1912 he remained in the Colony until 1915 in which year upon leaving the Colony."

he went on home leave. In 1917

prevail over Bolshevik influences and before many moons are gone we shall see ushered into this Colony after more settled conditions in and around Canton, an era of sound business prosperity. (Ld, applause.)

Toast To The Chairman.

In closing, I would ask the Guests to rise with me and drink the toast

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LORD HAIG'S APPEAL.

KONG'S CONTRIBUTION.

A HEARTLESS CHINESE.

ATTEMPTS TO DUMP SON'S DEAD BODY.

Was

Gracechurch Central Magistracy yesterday morn,, Street, the sum of £1,617.11.0 ing.,

which I presume is the contribu The charge, said Inspector Black-

We are bearing in these days a great deal of the estrangement be. Mr. Ferguson received further pro- Our Chinese Hosts coupled with ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HONG | tween the Chinese and the British, motion to New York, and answer the Chairman, Sir Robert Ho How far there is any fundamental in to the call of the East went Tung.

to Peking in 1917 and remained in

Mr. Chan Tin San, also proposed difference, I leave to the good sense charge, until the year 1920. In the the health of the Chairman, on Mr. R. E. Cable, the Hon. Secre- HIDING A CASE OF SMALL- of the large number gathered here latter year he returned to Hong behalf of the Twenty-Four Mer-tary of the Hong Kong Branch of

POX. and

remained for the lote chants Guild, the organisers of the

the British Legion, has received the for myself, I can only come to one conclusion, that this estrangement ing this time that Mr. Ferguson

following letter from Capt. W. E. I understand, said Mr. Chan Tia

A heartless Chinese who and this difference is but super became better acquainted with the Saa, that Sir Robert was chosen to

Willcox, the Organising Secretary of the Appeal Department of the caught in the act of dumping the ficial and transitory. I am con Chinese and they with him, and I be the Chairman of each of the suc vinced, moreover, that when the make bold to assert that the necessive farewell dinners given by

British Legion:

dead body of his son, was brought present gap is bridged over, the

Dear Sir, I have received to before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the quaintance this formed is one of Chinese merchants in bonour of the old friendship and trust will be re- mutual confidence and respect,late Sir Thomas Jackson, Mr. day from the Hong Kong, and stored to the greater advantage of (Applause.)

Shanghai Bank, Whitehead, and Sir Newton Stabb.. both. (Applause.)

Therefore, gentlemen, when we It is therefore pleasingly appro Mr. Ferguson has studiously avoided the sphere of politica dur meet to wish Mr. Ferguson all good prints that he should preside over

luck and a happy reunion with his to-night's gathering.. (Applause.) ing his residence and association home and people when he reaches Gentlemen, the mere mention of with businces affairs in the Far London, we meet in a spirit of the part Sir Robert took in these Ennt. There is probably a great friendship, such as I have not, the previous social functions serves to deal of wisdom in his standing off least doubt I am expressing not remind us that he has been one from the political arena, tempting as its invitation might be, for, in only for myself, but for the Chinese of the leaders in our commercial business community in Hong Kong community for very much more the magnitude of and the respon- as between the two races in the than a quarter of century. I feel sibility involved in the undertaking Colony, who are working together sure I am speaking on behalf of all placed in his charge, in a Bauk for the benefit of all. I ask you the bosts when I say that we are of the standing and importance of to rise and drink with me heartily inde

indeed grateful that, in spite of his the Chartered Bank, and in view

revered age, indiferent Health, manifold. interests, and innumer able engagements, he did us the honour of accepting the chairman- ship to-night, and thus enabled us to do greater honour to our esteem- ed guest this evening.

Mr. Ferguson's Reply.

Mr. Ferguson, who was given great reception on rising to reply, said:

of the trying times through which to the health and prosperity of

Mr. Ferguson.. (Loud applause.). we are passing, it is not difficult to imagine that his time must be wholly devoted to the interests of this great and strong Far Eastern financial institution. Had the last few years been more normal and I feel I have been set a very tranquil and the consequent de difficult task when I try to respond mand on his time as head of the to the toast proposed by Bir Robert Bank, less pressing, Mr. Ferguson Ho Tung. I cannot hope to express might have found enough leisure adequately my feelings of deep to take a more active interest in gratitude to you, Mr. Chairman, politics to the benefit of Fong the Representatives of the 24 Mer Kent. But even in the realm of chants Guild and other Chinese

I therefore aak my fellow hoste to join with me in drinking a burn- per to Sir Robert's health, long life, and prosperity. (Lord Applause.)

The toast was enthusiastically. drunk. Bir Robert Ho Tung briefly replied and the proceedings shortly afterwards terminated.

tion from Hong Kong and China,

, in

to

response Lord Haig's man, was one of attempting to Appeal on Remembrance Day, dump the remains without a permit November 11th...

from the Registrar of Births and

Although I have no doubt, a letter is on its way from you Deaths. In reply the man had" giving particulars of this very stated that he was taking the body splendid contribution I feel that

to the Mortuary, I should at once send our official

Police evidence was to the effect receipt and say how deeply Lord Haig appreciate the very valuable that on meeting a Chinese con- help given to the Fund'in connec- tion with the appeal, more especi- stable in a dark alley in Wanchai, ally in view of the troublous times the defendant threw down a sack through which you are passing in from his shoulder and ran away." China as affording the most The sack, when opened, was found tangible proof that in spite

of

many difficulties the public re- to contain the dead body of a child. members so loyally the sacrifices The defendant admitted that it was made by those on whose behalf his infant son, who had died from he appeals.

I look forward to hearing from you, but in the meantime would express our sincere gratitude to all concerned in this splendid

contribution.

small-pox..

"Defendant was remanded until to-day, bail being allowed in the sum of $100.