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St

SIR C. CLEMENTI

LANDS

AT SINGAPORE.

A ROYAL WELCOME.

** TO WORK HEART AND SOUL FOR YOUR WELFARE."

SINGAPORE, Feb. 8. In perfect tropical weather, with a light breeze tempering the heat, the dignified and picturesque core- monial with which the Crown

Colony of the Straits Settlements welcomes a new Governor was por formed this morning, says the Straits Times.

"Seaplanes swooped but of the cloudless sky when the s.s. Mantua neared the port, ships in the har.

·bour were gay with bunting, and flags flow from Government and. official buildings.

The new Governer, a tall and soldierly figure, in white colonial uniform, made a short but eloquent speech in the Council Chamber, in

SOME ASPECTS OF NEURASTHENIA.

"SIDELIGHTS ON THE WORKINGS OF THE MIND."

FR. KENNEDY'S INTERESTING

ADDRESS,

THE HONG KONG DAILY":

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

$116,000 SUPPLEMENTARY

ESTIMATES.

KAUSING REPAIRS COST

$17,000.

Supplementary estimates totalling $110,000 will be submitted at to day's meeting of the Finance Com- mittee of the Legislative Council,

The most interesting item is a sum of $17,100,' required by the Harbour Department for repairs to the R.T. Kausing, of damage caused through an accident on November 27, 1929, when she grounded off Cape Collinson.

Grants-in-Aid of Charitable In- stitutions, Tung Wa Eastern Hos: pital, 8825,000.

Father Kennedy, S.J., gave a most interesting pildress yesterday in St. Patrick's Hall, on a subject which is of importance to every one in these days of mental stress. Taking as his title "Sidelights on the workings of the mind," the lecturer explained the late Dr. Victor's method of treating neuras thenis. He began by illustrating the similarity between the opera tions of a glandular organ of the body and the functioning of the mind, both of which needed nourish-

The Tung Wa Eastern Hospital said, eersation, and the uncon-it is proposed to make a grant ment. The food of the mind was,

was opened in November last and sind drew from sensation in-aid of the running expenses of primary idea, aud in turn presented the hospital for the current year as

it to the conscious mind which foreshadowed in the Governor's

I PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1930.

'ALL KEPT OPIUM ROUND THE COURTS.

DIVANS."

POLICE WITNESS'S FRANK CONFESSION.

POLICEMEN AND"." EXPENSE

MONEY."

The Shantung police sergeant and a constable who are charged with misconduct as police officers and accepting bribes from opium divan keepers, were again before Mr. T. B. Whyte-Smith at Kowloon Magis tracy yesterday.

Mr. R. Androwca, Assistant Crown Solicitor, proscouted, while Mr. J. M. Remedios was for the first defendant.

WATCHMEN AND THEIR LICENCES,

A summons against an Indian watchman, previously adjourned for a week, to enable the prosecu- || tion to get same authority on a legal point, was again before Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. Defendant was summoned for failing to carry his licence, issued under the Watch- men's Ordinance,

Mr. W. le Bart Sparrow, A.S.P., Kowloon, aid that he had looked into the question of watchmen's li cences, and it was clear that the watchmen should carry their licen ces "at all times," whether they were on duty or not.

His Worship asked whether the police insisted on motorists, carry- ing their licences with them at all times even when they were not driv

It is also alleged by the prosecu- tion that the Sergeant had three. forged chops in his possession which he used to save himself the trouble of finding the constables on his beat and taking their choping. marks on the official form. The two defendants are alleged to have made a practice of accepting bribes from

which he said that Malayn had al- elaborated it into a general idea. I statement to the Legislative Council a number of opium diván keepers prevent watchmen on

menti Smith.

"I pledge myself to work heart and soul for your welfare," said Sir Cecil, "and I rejoice to know that I shall have your loyal co- 'operation."

ways lived for him in word pic- tures drawn for him in his boy-the arts, sciences, philosophy and From these primary ideas fowed hood by his uncle, Sir Cecil Cle-the rules of general conduct. All these processes were under the control of the will. The normal man was not aware of the exist ence of an unconscious mind, the balance of conscious and subcon- acious mind being held by the will, Good Wishes from All Communities, but the abnormal man, the neuras Singapore's welcome really began theme, was aware of his subcon- shortly before eight o'clock when acious mind and et hus lack of co three seaplanes of the Singapore uncontrolled ideas in his brain 'trol of it. The continual torment Flying Club, lying in formation iatiques him and he became a prey and in the hands of pilots trained to tears and scruples, Very often by the Club, met the Mantua „saven

the, mental malady passed into an organ and produced functional dis- "miles out at sea.

The Mantua remained outside.

ease.

proposed is $25,000, and as no pro on September 23, 1999. The aum vision has been made in

the Estimates a supplementary vote is requested.

Pablle Works Extraordinary. There are half a dozen items of some. importance under Public Works Extraordinary. They are:

80,000 to complete the work of widening Garden Road adjacent to Murray Barracks.

."

$13,550 additions and improve ments to Field Cottage, Kai Tak, to make is suitable as Headquarters of the Flying Club and residence of the Superintendent of the Aero-

i

in Taikokisui.

Continuing his cross-examination

one of the complainants- opium divaa keeper-Mr. Remedios asked witness how many persons were brought to the police station as a result of the raid which the police made on his premises. Wit ness replied that there were only two, including himself.

Mr. Remedios suggested that the police at the Station asked him to so out and get witcases to speak against the defendants. Witness denied that he was sent out. He was merely asked if he knew any: Que else who had given bribes to the

the harbour limits for a while, her describe Dr. Victoz's method of drome. $7,500 goes for additional defendants and to ask them to tell

arrival time being scheduled as nine o'clock, and at that time she came alongside at Tanjong Pagar, There was only a sprinkling of people on the wharf to meet

the ship.

- Sir Cecil did not disembark but waited on the bridge with Lady Clementi, Miss A Clementi, and his Aide-de-Camp, Capt." F. G. Sillitée, R.M., until a small official party came on board to greet him

The party consisted of the Coloni-

a. "Secretary, Capt. G. H. Frey-

|

Father Kennedy then went on to

treating neurasthenics, by a scries of exercises, beginning with sensa. tion, and passing og to a training in concentration to the last stage of re-educating the will.

Owing to pressure on space we are unable to give Father Ken nedy's lecture in full to-day, but it is of auch exceptional interest that we are publishing the full text in our issue of to-morrow,'

servants' room, $1,000 for two kit-

chens and 83,200 for general repairs.

the police what they knew.

Under Police Protection)"

A latrine in Water Street is to In reply to further questions, wit- cost $10,000. A sum of $15,000 isness" said that the police already needed to complete work in hand on the Shaukiwan Reclamation.

The extension of the storm water drain at Kowloon Tong Mi is to cost $7,000, and $10,000 is needed

burg, O.B.E., R., and Mr. hands with Sir. Cecil and handing for building the new permanent

A Trimmer.

hirm letters of welcome, wrapped in yellow silk, from the Rulers whom they represented."

Sir Cecil then disembarked on the seaward side of the Mantan to the Government launch Princess

Addresses of welcome followed from the Municipal Commissioners Mary, accompanied by his Aide-de- Camp, Capt, Freyburg, and Mr. of Singapore, the Singapore Cham- Trimmer. Mr. John Scott motor.ber of Commerce, the Straits Setile ed back to Johnston's Pier for the menta Association, the Chinese ceremonial landing.

Chamber of Commerce, the Straits Johnston's Pier was brightly de-Chinese British Association, and corated and a great crowd of Asia, the Malay Eurasian and Indian tica packed its approaches. When Communities. His Excellency disembarked from the launch a salute was fired from" guns placed on the Padang, and the band of the 2nd Battalion the

SIR CECIL'S REPLY.

Welch Regiment played the Royal Boyhood Dreams of British Malaya.

Salute. His Excellency inspected

the guard of 100 men provided by

His Excellency replied to the ad,

the 2nd Welch, accompanied by dresses as follows. H.E. the General Offeer Command- ing (Major-General H. L. Prit- chard.)

It is a great encouragement to me on landing here this morning as Governor of the Straits Settle

Malaya to receive so many ad- dresses of welcome couched in such cordial terms. On my wife's be half also I desire to thank you for the very kind references you have made to her.

The Colonial Secretary introduc.ments and High Commissioner for ed the Bishop of Singapore, the Chief Justice (Sir William Muri- son), the puisne judges, the mem- bars of the Executive Council, the Captain-in-Charge of H.M. Naval Establishments (Capt. E. C. O. Thomson, RN), and the Officer Commanding the Royal Air Force Base

"At the Council Chamber. From the pier His Excellency, accompanied by Lady Clementi and Miss Clementi, drove through crowded streets to the Government offices, where he entered the Coun- cil Chamber, and faced an assemb ly of all the prinipal officers of the three Services, the Civil Sur- vice, and leading unofficial resid- ents of all communities.

market at Kowloon Tong.

Completion of new cook house and servants' quarters at Victoria Gug! will cost $2,600.

knew who had given bribes to the defendants and that the police. could have get this information without his assistance...

"Mr. Sparrow replied this would not be so, but in the case of watch. men it was necessary in order to day duty transferring their licences to men working at night. In the case in question the defendant went to the Guards Office to make as applien tion and he failed to produce kis licence when asked for it.

The Magistrate suggested that the best thing to do in that case would have been for the officer to have followed the matter up and seen where the licence was at that inoment.

Prosecuto: replied that this was not done, and it was impossible to say if the defendant had hired out his licence or not. However,

the man now had his licence, and

a small fine and. a caution would make other watchmen raalse that

it is necessary to bave their licen- ces with them at all times.

His Worship discharged the de- fendant with a cẩution.

A VERANDAH THIEF.

Mrs. H. D. Marcel, of 558, Na Mr. Remedios: If the police knew than Road, and a Chinese amah

where to get witnesses why should they let you off on a serious charge I was under police protection.

Was any promise made to you by the police that if you got these wit The P.WD. asks for 34,800 for nesies against the defendants they special expenditure on Telephone would not charge you No, that is Instrument and plant. The said in-not so. Besides I was not the only strument is for effecting inter-com- person who was boiling opium and munication between the Government I was sent out to get them. and the Telephone Company's tele phone system, "

Bands, Exchange Allowances, ¿c.

Small items are:- Public Band Concerts, $1,200. Work on Cust Rocks Beacon Light, $100.

Certificates of Honour, $1,083 A fuller reference to this item will be found elsewhere,

More copies of deportees' photo- 81apha, and extra photographs of for the Police this year, the full other prisoners, have been required vote being $1,000.

"I have only, been in Singapore twice before, once some thirty years ago as a newly-appointed cadet on my way from England to Hong Kong, and again four years ago when, as Governor-designate of Hong Kong, I was travelling from Ceylon. But from the days of my boyhood Malays has been well.ordinate officers, $831. known to me. As you have just reminded me, my, father's younger

Wagian Lighthouse, new electrical installation, to complete work autho rized in 1990 Estimates, 91,464.

Exchange compensation allow ances, $1,168.

Rent allowances, European Sub-

They were your neighbours -

Yea,

And they were all involved in this matter of keeping opium divans Yee they all kept opium divans.

Witness also said that the divans were all raided at the same time and not after he was arrested.

An Eye Witness. Witness's wifs then gave evidence. She said that she knew that her

the two defendante, and had seen "expense" money to husband gavo

the money paid on January 27 at 7

p.m.

,"

The hearing was adjourned until Thursday, January 20, at 11.16 a.m. Mr. Remedios asked for bail for his client. The Magistrate agreed but requested the police to name a

sum.

brother, Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, SEIZURE OF FIREARMS ON Kowloon, said that he must ask for

governed this Colony from 1887 to 1803. He was before that Colonial Secretary of the Straits" Settle- The scene was a most interesting mente,, and, liks myself, he came one, and was fully representative to Singapore from Hong Kong.

"Bir Cecil Clementi Smith was of the official life of the Colony.. There were Malay and Chinese not only my uncle but also my god- costumes, Services, and official uni- father, and I as a boy loved and forms, corisals in uniform or morn-admired him, and enjoyed nothing better than to learn from him about ing dress, European civilians in dark suits, and many European the Far East. The history, acenery and Asiatic ladies.

and geography of Malaya have lived for me in word pictures which he drew, and the lessons he taught me I have never forgotten.

Bir Cecil took his seat upon the dais, accompanied by the Chief Justice, and the Colonial Secretary then read the Governor's. Commis sion issued from St. James's Palace on December 30, 1929,

The Chief Justice, impressive in acarlet robe and wig. administered the oaths of office. His Excellency awearing allegiance to the King and declaring that he would "cause justice to be equally "and imparti- ally administered in and throught out our Colony of the Straits Settlements and its dependencies" A salute was then fired from Fort Canning, and the members of the Legislative Council were presented to His. Excellency.

Next came the most colourful part of the opremony, royal princes from the Malay States in varied and dignified costume shaking (Continued on next Column.) ..

A SHIP. PASSENGERS ARRESTED BY

THE POLICE.

Three firearms and 2,000 rounds of ammunition were found by detec- tives from the Water Police Station during their search of passengers' luggage on board the Shidzuoka Maru, which arrived from the North yesterday.

Mr. W. le Bart Sparrow, A.S.P.,

85,000. The Magistrate accordingly allowed-bail at that sum 1.

2

CERTIFICATES OF HONOUR.

RECOGNITION OF SERVICES

TO THE COLONY.

living in a neighbouring house, (both are on the first floor,) were complainants against a Chineso charged with stealing clothing, or alternatively with receiving stolen property. . Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of theft.

Det.-Sergeant Fowlie told the Court that the defendant was ar- rested at 9 o'clock in the morning by a Chinese constable in Hamilton Street, who saw him carrying a bundle of wet clothing. It was ascertained that the clothing had been taken from the verandahs of the houses in question, while, left out to dry. The only way he could have got at them was by climbing the water-pipe.

Defendant was sentenced to three months' hard labour on each of the to

larceny charges, the sentences run consecutively.

THE CHEUNG CHÂU MURDER CASE.

THREE CHINESE COMMITTED TO SESSIONS.

At the District Court, Port Office Building, yesterday, three Chinese who are alleged to have been con- cerned in a murder off Cheung Chau. were sont for trial at the Criminal Scasions by Mr. J. C. Maclaren, Assistant District Officer.

Before committting the accused men, Mr. Maclaren asked whether they wished to make any statements. It was then revealed that the men hired the deceased girl's boat for | picnic. The first defendant said that while they were in the boat, the girl gave him a pair of bangles. He then slapped her on the face and she cried. Taking fright, he jumped into the water and swam back to his master's boat. He did, not know what happened to the girl' after that.

An interesting announcement in made in the agenda of today's meeting of the Finance Committee

A little later accused said, "We of the Legislative Council to the did not marder her and we did not effect that it is proposed to instituto rob her,"

a local certificate of honour as a The second mar made a very brief means of recognizing services ren-statement. He said that he did not dered in this Colony. The certificate murder the girl and he knew nothing of honour will consist of a scroll about the bangles and a silver gilt medallion.

"Bo to-day I do not come among you as, an entire stranger, but. A fully loaded automatic included rather as one who is already at in the haul was found under the tacked to this land by family tradi-girdle of a Chineso passenger from America. He gave his name na tions, who expects to make a new home here, and who hopes to find Mock Kong while being searched at

The third man said: "The first here the realisation of many dreams the station following his admission

that bo'was the owner of a trunk The cost of printing 25 copies of and second accused went ashore which he dreamed in his youth.

"I pledge myself to work heart with a false bottom in which were the scroll will be £12.4.3 and the first and I followed them and was and soul for your welfare, and I hidden the remainder of the fire-cost of a die for the medallion will buying clothes in the street." I took be £52.10. The medallions will cost the same boat with them to go back rejoice to know that I shall have arms.

A charge will be preferred against £1.10 each and it is proposed to to my master's boat. When we had your loyalty and co-operation."

His Excellency's speech was re-the man at Kowloon Magistracy order ten of these in the first in rowed up to my master's boat, the

this morning.

stance,

girl shouted Bave life!' I did not ceived with loud applause..

Another haul made the same day The total cost of the above pro- know what the matter was. I heard Tho proceedings in the Council Chamber then came to an end, and by Det.-Sergeant Humphreys and a posals is estimated at $1,083 and a

the people on a fishing junk shout Strike them!' and I got frighten- Sir Cecil proceeded outside the party of police was of 00 bottles vote for this sum is requested.

The Secretary of State hased and jumped into the water. Government offices, where he in-of dutiable Chinese wine on board speeted a strong guard of honour the Bunning. A member of the signified His Majesty's approval of When I jumped into the water 1 furnished by the 8.S.V.F., and orew has been detained pending the the institution of the certificate of did not know whether the girl was then left for Government House," report of the analyst.

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