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SIR WILLIAM PEEL COLONY'S TRAFFIC

AT UNIVERSITY,

ENTERTAINED BY STUDENTS' UNION.

YESTERDAY'S CONVIVIAL

FUNCTION.

His Excellency the Governor, Bir William Peel and Lady Peel wire gursts yesterday of the Hong Kong University Union at the Great Hall of the Univeralty where a tea party was given in their honour.

Among those present, were Mr. W. W. Hornell, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. Kwok Siu Lau, Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotowall and a number of re sidents prominently connected with eduration in Hong Kong:

SYSTEMS.

INTERESTING VIEWS OF

SHANGHAI EXPERT.

PRAISE FOR THE STAR FERNY,

At a ten party given by Mr. J. A. de V. Soares in honour of Mr.

Pre ripresentative took the op W. Tan, B.Sc., yesterday Daily portunity of obtaining the views of the guest-of-honour un the system Mr. Tan is the Chief of Communi- of traffic existing in the Colony ention-Division, Bureau of Public Utilition of the City Government of Greater Shanghai, and during the last eight-years has made a 'special-

various parts of Europe and America. At present ho is engaged in the organising of л ferry service After group-photograph had across the Whongpoo in Shanghai been taken, tea was surved in the and rame to Hong Kong with an Great Hall whero a large number Introduction to the local Govern of undergraduates were presentment from the British Authorities An interesting programe of Euro-

in Shanghai. pean music was rendered by the Asked for his views on the Star members of the University's musical Ferry service. Mr. Tan said that he was very much impressed with His Excellency, who is the Chan- the way things were managed. He cellor of the University, was soan thought the arrangements on the to chat with many of the students, wharf were particularly effective while Lady Pool was introduced and will keep these points in mind to all the lady undergraduates when he resumes his work in Shang- This is the first time that Sir hai. There was little that he could William has come in direct contact criticize regarding the ferry ser with the students of the Univer vice here but he wid:" I do wish sity, but in the words of the Chair sometimes that they could put on man of the University Union, while more apod." his Excellency himself was new to the students, his work and interest in the University was known to them all,

club.

Chairman's Speech. Addressing the gathering after ten, the Chairman of the Hong Kong University Union, Mr. Chung Hok Nang, said:-

"Your Excellency. Ladies and Gentlemen,-It is my happy duty on behalf of the members of the Hong Kong University Union to bid your Excellency and Lady Peel hearty welcome to this University. (Applause.)

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1930.

WOUNDING CHARGE.

NORTHERNERS ON TRIAL

AT SESSIONS.

SEQUEL TÓ, PILKEM STREET

AFFRAY.

Cheung Shuen Hing, in Pilkem Street, Kowloon..

NELSON DAY CONCERT.

LARGE ATTENDANCE AT

residents.

LEE THEATRE,

STEAMBOAT

ARTICLES.

CO.

ALTERATIONS CONFIRMED AT MEETING:

On

There was a large gathering at At an extraordinary gonoral Leo Thenbro last night when the meeting of the Hong Kong, Canton An affray between a number of annual Nelson Day Concert was and Macan Steamboat Co., Ltd. Northern Chinese was recalled At held. Among those present were held yesterday at Queen's Duild- the Criminal Sessions yesterday His Excellenes the Governor, Siring, Sir Robert He Tung, the when Lok Shan, Lok Shag Sung and William Perl, K.B.E., C.MIG., and Chairman, explained that the pur Wong Kyi Fuk appeared before the Lady Perl, H.E. the General Officer pose for which the meeting was Puise Judge (Mr. Justice Jacks) Commanding (Major General J. W. convened was to confirm the aesolu- Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.8.0.), tion, passed on September 23, in and elected to be tried by a jury,

foar Admiral R, A. S. Hill, C.B.E..endents to certain of the Com-

which shareholders approvodam The accused were charged with wounding three other men, MaMr. A. L. Shields, Mr. R. M. Dyer,pany's Articles of Association. The ised study of traffic probleing in Ying Zai, Wong Shuen Cheong and C.B.E., and many prominent, local which this meeting has been called Chairman said:-The object for

He, as indicated in the notice which The programs was a very fine the Secretary has just read; for the ono, the vocal ituins as well as the purpose of receiving a report of the proceedings at the extraordin- caived as were the numbers con- September 27, Sailors! Hocapipa being, well re-ary tributed by the full band of the thought fit, as a special resolu

general meeting held

of confirming, 2nd Bait. The Argyll and Sather- tion the resolution which was pass- and Highlanders. During the ed as an extraordinary relation Rosul Navy Ashore And Allin; at such mesting. That refolution as you will remember, coboerned was screened. This was divided the approval of certain alterations into two parts-the first and second in the Company's Articles of 48- lerval and the third and fourth You will remember also that at reels coming on jast hofore the in-sosiation. parts immediately afterwards.

the above mentioned meeting i ... PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.

shortly explained to you why your Directors thought it casential to After the cinema show, Mr. A. Laltor the Articles of Association, Shields addressed the gathering and I do not consider it necessary Then

to deal further, therewith, except Your Excellencica, Ladies and to add that at the meeting in' Gentlemen,-Nelson Day is being tion the proposed alterations of celebrated in many parts of the various articles were unanimously of the Navy League and I have a recording such approval was un Empire where there are branches approved, and 'that a resolution cable from London as follows:- animously passed as an extraordió-

"Nelson Day celebrations: Pre-ary resolution:

sident and committee send heartiest greetings."

(Signed) DENNY,

Vehicular Ferry.

Outlining the Crown case, Mr. Someraet Fitzroy anid that the assault occurred on the night of August 7, but the trouble started on July 7, when the first and second accused approached Cheung Sifuen Hing, then working as a painter at the Hong Kong Hotel Garage, and told him he must leave his job or there would be trouble,

Warning Disregarded, Cheung was evidently afraid and left his job on August 1. The next day. he went to Wong Shuen Our representative sounded Mr. Cheong's car-painting shop in Tan regarding the vehicular ferry Filkem Street and was given a job, scheme which is soon to be put in Irevious to this, however, the third hand by the Hong Kong Govern-accused had warned Wong not to ment. I think there is a necessity for such a service here," said Mr. employ Choung, but the warning Tan.

waa disregarded.

L

"But don't you think that 13 lakhs of dollars is too maneli to 7. Cheung was seated outside the After the evening meal on August spent on stich scheme when there are only neut 5,000 moter vehicles aliop when the first accused came in the Colony?" asked our repre-up and stabbed him twice. Third

ntative.

**I have seen the plans and when accused then assisted by striking the pier is finished I believe it will Cheung with an iron bar. Wong appear to be too grand for that and a Joki, Mn Ying Zai, ran out number of motor vehicles. But, on

the

A cable has been sent conveying the greetings of the Hong Kong committee And, members to those attending the annual dinner in Landon to-night. We have also arranged for a Hong Kong wreath to be placed at Nelson's Monument in Trafalgar Square.

the whole, the scheme is justified of the shop to stop the trouble. The objects of this concert are to

cause as time goes on the number The third accused knocked Ma down

Under the Hong Kong Com

Ordinanco, however, it is necessary that the approval of the shall be signified by special resolu proposed alteration of the Articton tion, and consequently this meeting has been convened for the purpose of enabling the extraordinary re- clution above referred to be con- accordingly beg to propose the conf firmed as a special resolution. firmation as a special resolution of the paid extraordinary resolution. Mr. B H. Lo seconded the pro- posal and the special resolution Supporting the Chairman were was passed unanimously.

on. Mr. J. P. Braga, Messrs.

1

Before I say anything further I feel that I should apologise to you for not having welcomed you varlier in the year. The reason is

provide an entertainment for the that your arrival in Hong Kong of cars will increase and in future and a general melee ensued during men of the fleet and the garrison happened to coincide with our long years this ferry service will be in which Wong was also, atabbed, on the anniversary of the Battle of summer vacation when most of the great demand. The authorities re-allegedly by the second accused. Trafalgar and to raise funds to students worn nway from the sponsible for the plans are looking The three complainants and also the support the activities of the Navy University. At the beginning of many years ahead, and the plan first accused were sent to hospital.engue, this term in September, the Univer will not be too big later," replied Mr. Fitzroy added that the second These are briefy as follows:-To H. K. Batchelor, Li Tse Fong, M. sity Union at once embarked on a Mr Tit close succession of meetings and

and third accused ran away after keep alive in the hearts of our R. Lo, C. A da Roza (Directors). Continuing, he intimated that the the fight, but they were arrested the people in the Mother Country, the Mr. John Arnold (Secretary) and socials which characterise the beChinese Government had gone into next day and identified by the com. Dominions and Colonies, the old Br. H. C. Mamamara (legal ad- ginning of each torm, and we felt the question of installing such a plainants as the assailants together abiding faith and pride in the visor). Shareholders present were that it was only right that we service in Shanghai and within the with the first accused.

British Navy.

Messra, M. H. Lo, Loung, Wai Tat, should finish with the routine social next two years there would be a

To impress upon public opinion Sun, Look, Kwan and Mr. F. E affairs so that we may have more vehicular ferry scheine in Shanghai laianro at this meeting to make the which would be on an even bigger

the danger of our Naval strongth. Fernandes. being so reduced as to endanger acquaintance of our new patron scale than the one here. In the Kowloon Hospital, described the which mean the very existones of Dr. Kenneth Uttley, of the defence and communications by sca meantime motor cars could be trans- ported by the ferries which will wounds on the three complainants. the Empire in the event of war. soon running across the Whang penetrated the long. Ma had a education of dependents of Naval Cheung had stab wounds which

To provide for the support and At this point, Mr. Tan point-

fracture of the skull. Wong bad ai cd cut that a ferry service across number of minor injuries. Witnessmen who have lost their lives, or the Whangpoo is very badly needed as there are about 150,000 persons said that Ma's case was the mest af the Empire. crossing the Whangpou every 94 Borious one and only an operation

saved his life.

(Applause.)

Direct Contact.

let the University down when she is in need of help. (Applause)

The Boxer Funds.

100,

hours.

Kowloon 'Bus Servico.

Doctor Cross-Examined.

become incapacitated, in the service To provide funds for the training

Appeal for More Members.

I would appeal to you to give your support branch of the becoming members of the Hong put by the first accused, the witriess is only five dollars and should be Teague. The annual subscription said that Ma was the most serious case. In his opinion a blow with ent to the hon. treasurer, Mr. W. nu iron bar could have caused the send in their subscriptions for the A. Dowley, Will members kindly fracture. that I was kept longer in hospital Lunden when the concert accounts Accused. If that is so how is it current yoar to enable us to lor- ward a substantial remittance to than Ma Ying Zoi!

are made up 1

I

3

4-Song: Soprano Solo

5.--Film: "Royal Navy Adoro and "Carmena". H. Lane Wilson.

Mrs. H. Gregory.

Afloat," Parts I. & 11. Accompanists:-Miss Remedios-& Mr. George Grimble.

Stage effects under the manage,

Electrical effects by Mr. V. G.

Part II. 1.-Film: "Royal Navy Ashore and

Afloat," Parts III. & IV.

"Roses of Picardy," 2-Song:

3-An Interruption:

Haydn Wood. Mrs. R. Sanger.

"Musings without method' modified by

тивіс 4-Solection: "Hit the Deck," B-Patriotic Song:

Youmans.

Elgar

"Land of Hope and Glory."

Mrs. F. T. Portallion.

Rule Britannia. "In the Garb of Old Gaul.” God Bave the King,

"This is indeed not the first time that your Exellency has been to this University but this is the first time that you have come into contact with the students, and I so assure you that they have been looking forward with keen en-

of Sea Cadets in the science and thusiasm to meeting you. (Ap

The first accused proceeded to traditions of the sea and en provida i ment of Mr. R. Foster. cross-examine Dr. Uttley, when material of the right kind for Kerley, plauso,)

Mr. Tho thought the Keen com

witness described the injurias found officers in the Mercantile, Marine, "The Hong Kong University is petition among the various 'hus on this man. Ile enid that first ne- the mainstay of our overseas trade. very fortunato in this respect that companies in Kowlcon is doing eused was suffering from shock, cuta it has a Governor of the Colony for much good. All the vehicles word on the skin, a number of bruises its Chancellor and the Hong Kong of English make and he would like of no importance, and two black University Union is still more for to see some other European ma-eyes. The patient developed malaria tunate that it has the Governor of chines running here. Some of the while in hospital. this Colony for its patron. (Apuses were far from modern but Answering a number of questions plauso.) To have the head of this on the whole he was of the opinion Colony as ur own head means that that Hong Kong was well served. the Interests of this University are

Mr. Tan also expressed the view closely identified with those of the that the trams here were very neat, Calony, and we are always sure but he wondered why the system that whatever may happen, the of raillesa trollies was not utilised, Government of Hong Kong will not In most countries in Europe, irams of the type in Hong Kong were be ing superseded by 'bus and trolly Dr. Uttley: Because you develop- systems, as it is considered thated malaria and had to be treated for Mr. Richard Lee for the use of the wish to express our thanks to "Sir Cecil Clementi, our Inat trams cause too much noise and it.

Accused: patron, has Fully proved this. In damage to roads,

Did I buffer from theatre, to the artistes who are

Full Bond of the 2nd Batt. The entertaining us to-night, also to spite of his manifold duties as

Don't you think that rickshan malaria before the fight?--You had Col. Maelaine and the Omcers of Argyll and Sutherland Highland Governor of the Colony be found as a means of conveyance are rather the malaria germ in your blood. time to use his influence in securing our representative, Mr. Tan agreed have caused my wound?—Yes, it in

the Argyll & Butherland Highlanders (by kind permission of Lieu undesirable in these daysf" asked Do you think an iron bar could ers for providing their excellent. Col. It. C. Maslaine, M.C. and

Land.

Offices). the Boxor Indemnity, in connection and said:

In Shanghai we have taken

We are indebted to the pro- Conductor: Mr. C. 8. Bënt, with which our Vice-Chancellor,

Wrong Man Struck! - prietors of the four daily nowa A.R.O.M. Mr. Hornell, has laboured so hard steps to limit the number of rick-

papers for a very generous amount The theatre was kindly loaned to for the development of the Univor shas. It started chree years ago,

Wong Shuen Cheong, one of the of advertising and to Mr. Hicks, the League by Mr. Richard Lee and complainants, then gave evidence. editor of the Hong Kong Telegraph, Trustees. Jabour has not been in vain is now

on hearing for publicity work in this connec- f Cigarettes and chocolates sold in clear to all who have rend of the dangerous to have rickshna, which commotion in the street he rushed tien

sho. Theatre during the Concert present a difficulty in the way of out of the shop. Ma was lying on recent windfall.

I have also to thank the ladies wore kindly donated by the British- Your Excellency is perhaps new acument in Shanghai will take steps the ground and the third accused the hare sald tickets and lave American Tobacco Co. (China), most of us but your, workernment

was attacking Cheung with an iron undertaken the sale of programmes, Ltd., and Nestle & Anglo-Swiss in pur neighbouring Colony, to abolish rickans gradually he bar. He closed with the accused etc. in the theatre, also the Roy Condensed Milk Co. unknown to us and the keen interest to the use of man-power locomoby warding off one of the blows, Scouts and all others who have in which you lately revealed in this tion is a sign of lnckwardness on which, however, fell on the head any way assisted.

of the first accused. University is also known to us. We the part of China.

Previous to The size of this audience' is very that he was stabbed in the arm gratifying to those who have ear and cheat by both the first and ried out the arrangements and I second accused. Wilnons said that trust you will excuse this interrup the first accused dropped the iron tion in what, I hope, you will con- bar and rass away. He then held sider an excellent programme. un to the first accused until the (Applause) arrival of an Indian constable.

a part of the remitted funds of

possibile.

sity, (Applause) That Sir Cecil's primitive system gradually. It is He said that

and we intend to abolish this

is not

feel sure that we can depend upon your interest to help us in all the various activities of our Univer sity Union and we are sure that we can rely upon your support just, as we have rolied-upon our former patron.

HE the Governor,

**Lighthouse of the East." "Liko Sir Cecil, your Excellency is a product of one of the tending Universities of England; hence we feel that you are well qualified to continue the work of your pre. I should like to say that the possible to bold on to him (accused)

decessor in making the Hong Kong University still more worthy of the iame, which one of your predeces sors' has given it, that is to say, in making this university truly "Lighthouse of the East."(Ap.

the

Lady Peel for the honour you have done us by coming here this after noon; (Applause.). (Continued at foot of next columu.)

THE PROGRAMME.

The programme was as follows:

Part I March" Trafalgar " Zehl: Selection: "Plymouth Hoo,"

ArisolLi

His Excellency the Governor in replying said:

Frankly I am not going to make a speech as I definitely said yoster- A lengthy cross-examination en- day that I had no intention of sued, the three accused being doing so. The waves of eloquence familar with the method after their have flooded over ne sufficiently experience in the Lower Court. The yesterday to justify ane in saying first accused asked the witness how that I will take a rest to-day. if he was badly wounded, it wan standard of eloqueneo of your without letting him escape. Wie-Sailors Hornpipe, kindly ar Chairman is well worthy of the nesa replied that the accused would Chamber where we had the debate have escaped but for the timely yosterday and I hope the day may arrival of the constable. The third come when he may adorn it, accused, cross-examining, suggested I have coms this afternoon to that he could prove witness to be

es my wife, and myself the great-torted: What you have heard in eat pleasure to be here and wo both not ovidence!" thank you very heartily for your hospitality and good wishes." (Applause.)

CEREMONY. AT CENOTAPH.

The ceremony of laying wreaths at the Cenotaph to commemorate Nelson Day was observed with das solemnity yesterday. Rear Admiral R. A.. Hill, C.B.E., and Mr. A L Shields, President of, the local branch of the Navy Longue, led the procession and laid a floral tribute of peppies and roses, the wreath

being in the form of an anchor.

Capt, T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., representing H.E. the Governor, also laid a wreath,

After the wreaths worp laid, ș

silent salute was given, the gather ranged by Miss Violet Capelling standing for two minutes Miss P. Capell, P. Gittika, Among others taking part” in the Missca V. Bradbury, E. For ceremony, wore Mr. W. A. Dowlby, -Master: G. Jowitt, Boloist. ; Capt. T. T. Ladronson, D.8.C., Mr. 3--Songs

T. H. I, Shaw, Mr. E, W.

F. Beran. Yeomon of England,"*.

Edward: Germen; Mr.. W. E. Bailey, (Continued on nezi Column)

(b)

The trial will be.continued at 10.30)

this morning when a number of other witnesses will be called,

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T, Waldegrave, and Mr. M.: G. Marriott (Hon, Secretary

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