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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Governor Pays Tribute To The Late Mr. J. D. Lloyd

Seven new BAIs passed their first reading át a mocking of the Legislative Council hold yesterday. Four other bills passed through their final stages while one, the Bill to Amend and Consolidate the Law relating to the Construction of Buildings,” did not come up for its second reading, the Council agreeing to postpone it. for three weeks.

At the conclusion of the meeting, His Excellency the Governer 'informed the Council that word had just reached-him-” of the death of Mr. J. D. Lloyd He paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Lloyd's service to the Colony and the Châách stood in silence for a moment to respect the memory of Mr. Lloyd,

URBAN COUNCIL BILL READ

HE. The Governor. Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G.. K.BE, presided and there were present:--

H.E. the General Officer Com- manding the Troops (Major Gen- eral O. C. Borrett. O.B., G.M.G., CBE, D.S.O.).

The Hon. The Colonial Secretary (Sir Thomas Southor, K.BE G.M.G.

- The Hon. the Attorney General (Mr. C. G. Alabaster),

Secretary for Chinese Affairs, the Director of Public Works, the Medical Officer of Health and not more than six additional mem: bers, making 2 ten.

maximum of

The Electorale ·

automatically

Sub-clause (10) or clause 3 converts the $12 additional members of the Sani- tary Board into additional mem.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1935.

OBITUARY

The Death Of Mr. J. D. Lloyd

We very much regret to have to announce the death of Mr. John Daniel Ladyd, Superintendent of the Imports and Exports Depart- ment, which occurred at the Vic- toria Hospital yesterday after à brier illness. The late Mr. Lloyd, who was fity-one years of age, was taken ill last Thursday, sui- fering from a slight cold which later developed into pneumonia from which he succumbed.

On

Commercial Antecedents Of Hong Kong

History Of British Trade

Relations With China

Mr. P. S. Cassidy gave an intaresting lecture last night on ""The Commercial Antecedenter of Hong Kong" before the Law and Com- meren Society of the University.

**** `The lecturer was accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the end

of his discourWO,

The late Mr. Lloyd was born on

The lecturer opened with a brief development of the Oplum Trade December 5, 1883 and was educated history of British trade relations and mentioned that for the years at Cambridge. After he had ob- with China from the visit of Capt. 1835-1839 the import of the drug tained his BA degree, he was ap- John Weddell to Canton in 1838 had averaged 30,000 chests. He painted a cadet officer on Novem-

down to the Amherst Mission of pointed out that although the trade ber 16, 1907 and arrived in the 1816. He then went on to show the was declared illegal in 1800 (from year. From December 1, 1908 to the Napoleonic wars and mention- colony on December 27 the same development of British trade after which time on the East India Com- July 31, 1909 he was officer for ed that during the period between Canton officials placed no obstacles pany refused to handle oplum) the the examination of emigranta

1818 and 1833 an average of 56 in the way of its being carried on May 13, 1910 he was appointed British ships visited Canton an- and were in fact interested parties acting First Assistant Registrar cually, bringing principally opiarn through the amount of "squeeze" General He passed his law and raw cotton and taking away derived from it. In 1839 the Im- examination on July 19, 1911 and tea and treasure. This period saw perial Government decided to take on October 18, 1912 became Assis-the rise of the American traders firm action for the suppression of tant Postmaster-General, at the

who were free from the restrictions same time containing to act as

the trade and the famous. Com- First Assistant Registrar General posed on the English merchants Canton in March of that year. Lin which the East India Company im missioner Lio Tse Su arrived in ters of the Urban Council until Hé WAA the three years perfod

appointed assistant and flourished because of their lost no time in Issuing a prociama- of the Second Registrar General on April independence. The growth of this tion commanding the runs out. This makes for con- ant August 5, 1913 when he was East India Companys monopoly resistance on the part of the original election or appointment 19, 1913; post which he held rivalry led the English merchants

foreign fraders to deliver up all opfum in to agitate for the abolition of the Vacancies in the new Council will gistrar and Appraiser and Accoun- The Chinese authorities were how the threat of armed seizure by the tinuity and wil ensure that promoted to Acting. Deputy Re-

their possession. After a show of not occur simultaneously. Consetant of the Supreme Court.

which in 1834 was brought to an end. foreigners, which was countered by queatly only two new additional members will be required for the appointed

On January 1, 1914 he was again ever, apprehensive lest the removal Chinese. 20.283 chests of opium,

of the monopoly might lead to Assistant Postmaster- first Council, one of whom will be General and on his return from trouble in their felations with awere handed over March-1899. valued at about, 10 million dollars,. elected and the other nominated leave on November 27, 1914 he large umber of independent trad- (In-electorate proposed is much the Acting Deputy Registrar at the

for a period of three years. The was transferred to the post ofers and in consequence of repre-

Supreme Court.

to the

The first time he was attached Department; was on January 25,

Imports

and Exports 1916 and three months later he was appointed acting superintendent of that department.

The Hon. the S.C.A. (Mr. N. L. Smith).

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The Hon. the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor). -

The Hon. Dr. 4. R. Wellington, CM.G. (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).

The Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole, R.N. (Retired).

The Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson Director of Public Works).

The Hon. Mr. T. H. King spector General of Police).

The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock. The Hon, Sir William Shenton, The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie.

same as the existing Sanitary Board electorate. It consists pri marily of persons on the Jurons lists who will be placed on the The Hon Mr. R. H. Kotewall first part of the electoral regis-

C.M.G.. LL.D.

The Hon. M. J. P. Braga. The Hon. Dr. Two Seen-wan, OBE, LL.D.

The Hon. Mr. Chau Tsan Nin

and Mr. R. A. C. North (Clerk of

Councils). ¡

ter. There will be a second part to the register in which will be placed the names of applicants belonging to certain groups of persons whom it is considered would have been included in the ELE. the Governor Honourable their occupations. These groups, Jurors Lists but for the nature of Members: Before I move the ad-numbered (a) to (1) in clause 3 journment I wish to refer to the(), correspond roughly with the serious loss which has just been groups (a) to (1) of the Sanitary sustained by the Government of Board electorate but persons this Colony in the sad death of Mr. Exempted from jury service by J. D. Lloyd, late Superintendent of

the Governor in Council have Imports and Exports. I need hard-

been added to group

(b), and

to

be sub-editors,

have been

quarters the British Government sentations from Chinese official

appointed in December 1833 Lord Napler as Chief Superintendent of British trade. Lord Napier was assisted by two other superinten

nese Secretary and Captain Charles dents with Robert Morrison at Chi-

with the arrival of Lord Napier in Elliott -(afterwards Chief Superin tendent) as master attendant. 1834 the friction between foreign creased in intensity and continued traders and Chinese officials in

November fi, 1917 when he was His service was interrupted on secondet for military service. On May 27, 1919' He was released from as Official Receiver and Registrar to inflame feeling on either side the army and he resumed duty of Trade Marks. He held this until some five years later war position for about a year and on broke out between England and Custodian of Efferdy Property and to secure recognition as represente June 1, 1920 he was appointedonia. Lord Napierenden roured Controller of the Local Clearing live of the British Government but office for enemy debts under the the Viceroy refused to receive any Treaty of Peace with Germany. communication from him except

dent, was not satisfied with the Trade with Canton was resumed for a time but Captain Elliott, who had now become Chief Superinten conditions under which that trade occurred to disturb relations be- was carried on. Further incidents tween British, and Chinese and

British traders from Macao to

transact their bustness with Can- Hong Kong. British ships anchor- ed in Hong Kong harbour had to ton as best they could through the

tual war broke out between China American. In November 1839 ac- medium of neutral ships, cideny

and Great Britain and was terinin- ated by the Treaty of Nankin after in January 1841. an armistice Had been agreed upon

these led to the transfer of the

Cession of Hong Kong

In negotiating for a treaty of

1y say that everything possible was reporters, unless they happen also In addition to these duffes he was through the Co-hong whereas Lord peace the first condition Mid down done to save his life and that he omitted from group (e). The rea-appointed Census Officer. Ele went Napfer insisted on the right of Dy Captain Elliot was as follows

son for this omission calls, on leave on May 21, 1922 and on think, for some explanation. bis return on October 21, the same year, he resumed its position as

Supreme Court.

ustodian of Edemy property and also as Deputy Registrar of the

himself made a great night but unfortunately he has finally suc- cumbed. Mr. Lloyd was only 51 years of age and had only recently completed, 27 years of service in this Colony. I flyself have been associated with him for slightly less than five years But during that

period I have formed the highest opinion of his ability and devotion

to duty.

He held a post which was full of great difcuities and called for special qualities which Mr. Lloyd possessed in a high degree and his death will leave a vacancy which will be very difficult to all

I move that this Council express its deep sense of the loss austaried by this Colony by the passing of Mr. Lloyd and records its appre- ciation of the services rendered by him during his long and faithful service, and further, we tender to his widow and relations our deepest sympathy in the loss they have sustained.

Under the Jury Ordinance, No.

daily newspaper in the Colony is # of 1887; the entire staff of every exempt from jury service: When part 2 of the electoral register was established by Ordinance No,

direct access. The dispute on this The cession of the Island and point led to the stoppage of trade harbour of Hong Kong to the Erf- for three weeks and the ultimate tisti Crown. All just charges and discomfiture of Lord Napier who duties to the empire upon the returned to Macao, a sick men and Commerce carried on there to be died there shortly afterwards is paid as if the trade were conduct- successor as Chief Supermtidented at Whampoa. acting under orders from the Hone Government, adopted a policy of patience, and conciliation which

The lecturer then referred to

was not to the liking of the English

On January, 1933 he was a pointed Superintendent of the Id 8 of 1927 it was realised that, if ports and Exports Office, a post- every member of the staff of every tion which he held until the time cluded in the "register, newspaper in the Colony was in- of his death During his period number of persons ineligible on presented Hong Kong, at the the treatment accorded to the a large of office in this capacity he remerchants who were humiliated at other grounds for jury would get a

service Bangkok 'Oplüm Conference which British envoy. vote under the was held on October, 1931. general exemption given by 4(8) Special reference to the Passing of the Jury Ordinarice, 1887. of Mr. Lloyd was made by Els

The Oplan Trade"

1927 limited group (e) to editors, day's meeting of the Legislative Consequently the Legislature in Excellency, the Governor at yester-st some length with the rise and The lecturer than went on to deal sub-editors and reporters. When, Council when he spoke very high- however, Supreme Court came to make up had given to the Colony.

the Registrar of the ly of the services which Mr. Lloyd his register for the Sanitary The members of the Councu Board electorate he found that a stood to silence as a mark of res- large number of persons who pect to Mr. Lloyd's memory, would never have been considered

the various considerations which Prompted the demand for the cession of Hong Kong and point. was in favour of an island settle ed out that while Lord Palmerston ment for British trade, subject tp there being a good harbour and natural facilities for military de-

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HELENA MAY CONCERT

The funeral will pass the monu Recital by Mr. & Mrs. Fantaste-Impromptu, and his in-

for jury service claimed the rightment at 4.30 pui. to-day.. to be included in the register

-The Hon. Sir Henry Follock, on behalf of the Unofficials, associated under the somewhat elastic title himself with what HE. the Gover- of "reporter" to one or other of nor had said.

the local vernacular papers. That RAUB'S OUTPUT

The Council then stood in silence is why it is now suggested that for a minute.

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URBAN COUNCIL

The Attorney

group (e) should be limited to editore and sub-editors, the latter title being generally wide enough| to include those members of the local press who, but for their

General: Si occupation, would be required to

render jury service

I rise to move the first Reading

of the Urban Counéi Bill which,

as stated in the long title, is a

Bill to

for the Sanitary Board

The DMS.S.

Present Position Explained

Bowes-Smith

terpretations were indeed delight- ful, revealing a high degree of technique, and wonderful timing. the combined effect of which was most pleasing.

Rarely have local artistes been This was followed by three favoured with such a big audience English songs beautifully simg by as that which assembled at the MYs Bowes-Baith, and the Recital Helena May Institute yesterday to w braight to a successful close enjoy the Piano and Vocal Recital by her husband with Sonata_in by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bowes- B Minor which was the best Item Smith, well-known and popular of an excellent programme. amateurs in the local musical was rendered The following cable was re- Armament. Mrs. Bowes-Smith manner that even the untrained 30 artistica make provision for the One other groing namely (1) Exchange from list. Derrick & appreciated by music lovers init

ceived by the Hong Kong Stock whose singing has always been ear could not to ptellate. substitution of an Urban Council masters of steamers and local Co. Local Secretaries in Singapore Hong Kong again demonstrated and to pliots which comes from section of the Raub Australian Gold what an excellent singer she is, repeal the Public Health and 4(11) of Ordinance No 6 of 1887 Mining Co., Ltd.

The prog Buildings Ordinances This is and from section 50 (nor

was as follows: one of a series of Bills which are Ordinance No. 6 of 19217 16 some dated third Novamber, the Direc Chopin revealed artistic merit of laby Let

while her husband's filterbretz "In a circular to shareholders tion of some of the works by "Sweet and

ve English Bongs (2): the result of the recommendations what vague and I shall welcome,tors of the Raub Australian Gold no mean order, and by his recital "Sweet Content Peter Warlock, of the Director of Medical and when this Bill goes lato Com-Mining Oo stated that the yesterday he again proved himsel! (e) Hense Guckoo Fah, Martin Choncherry (a) Sanitary Services in his scheme mittes, any suggestions for its General Manager, Mr. J. C. Cold- an accomplished pianist Shaw for the reorganization of those improvement Honourable mentham had intimated to them that

bers will see at the end of the Bill difficulties might be found in richly deserved the unstinted up in B Minor, Ch

Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowes-Smith 2-Polonaise in C Minor, Etude It will be seen from clause 3

a Table of Correspondence be maintaining the monthly quantity please accorded them but men- that it is proposed that the Urban tween the various clauses of the and quality of ore equal to that lon must also be made of the ac Council should consist of not and the sections of the mined during previous periods, Mr companist, Mr. Frede more than 13 members, that is to Public Health and Buildings Or Coldham has now indicated that ARCO, LTCL who lost none of by, a Chairman appointed by the dance which it will replace int he has made more progress the technique Governor, the Director of Medical There is also a printed page of with the development of the distinguished his play. and Saultury Services as ex notes on the various clauses richer ore body officio vice chairman, the Beere These I think I may amplify by from balanc tary for Chinese Affairs, the drawing attention to clauses 10 quality of the mo Director of Publle Works, and the and 11(3), which are new and that the ave Inspector General of Folice as ey which make, the Director of officio members and not more than Medical and Sanitary Services Ofe crush

services.

saviser to the

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