WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1930.
CANADIAN TRADE WITH CHINA
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Mr. J. M. Imrie Outlines Its Growth.
FAULTS OF YESTERDAY.
Urgent Need For More Co-operation.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Hong Kong harbour and city. To MR. D. W TRATMAN.
them at the outact there was but this expanse of almost land-lock- ed water and this island bare of all but that which nature had pro- vided. But through eyes to which Facial
ten- characteristics and dencles had given clarity of vision, and through faith in the sound-
COMPLETES 26 YEARS GOVERNMENT SERVICE.
A USEFUL OFFICER.
Mr.
David William Tratman, (Oxon), Principai
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neas of the conceptions which that C.M.G, B.A. vision inspired, they saw this har-Assistant Colonial Secretary, was bour and this island transformed the recipient of many felicitations into some approximation of what from his friends yesterday on his
of 26 уелга we see to-day. Their vision, their completion
Arriv. faith and that to which these led the Government Service.
1904, Mr. them have placed the British Eming on December 31,
Tratman proceeded to Canton, and pire deeply in their debt,
after passing the examination in Cantonese returned and took up his frst post-that of Acting Assis- tant Land Offeer, in 1907.
Constructive Genius,
During his long and popular com nection with the Government Mr.
The increasing trade of Canada with China and the world in
But even beauty of location, general was emphasised by Mr. J. M. Imrie, Chairman of the Cana- dian Trade Delegation at present in the Colony, at a dinner in the vision and faith are lasuficient in pression is that here we have in Man Kwok Restaurant, West Point, last night, given by the Wah themselves. And so a fourth in
this great transformation another On Exporters' Association, to members of the Delegation.
Mr. Li Yue-tong, Chairman of the Association, in welcoming! ilustration of the constructive Tratman has held many posts of Head of the It distinction, being genius of the British people.
Department in 1917, the guests, expressed the hope that there would be better co-opera-is evidenced in the beauty, sym- Sanitary tion in the future between merchants of the two countries. He fur-metry and sheer magnificence of Assessor of Rates, in 1920, and As- Colonial Secretary and ther commended the present laudable desire on the part of Cana-the broad design of your city'ssistant
physical development. It is re- Clerk of Councilsin 1926, being
in the location, contour also Official Receiver in that year. dian commercial men to establish more intimate relationship and fected
Air, Tratman has also been con and, perfection of the roadways closer contact with people in the Far East..
ever which our party has been nected with the S.C.A. being Chief He was Acting: driving. It finds further expres- Assistant in 1914.
A BRILLIANT FUNCTION.
to
Mr. J. M. Imrie, in the course of a comprehensive reply, paid tribute to the pioneering spirit which had made Hong Kong what it is to-day. He commented on the beauty of the Colony, which had so impressed all the visitors, and expressed a regret that they were unable stay longer:
Speaking on behalf of the Chin- ese community, the Hon. Mr. E. 1. Kotewall, LL.D., C.M.G., said that the Delegation could count on their whole hearted co-operation. He extended the warmest of welcomes on their behalf."
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.
Mr. Li Yue-tong, in addressing the gathering (the speech after- ward being translated by Mr. Wong Kwong-tin), said:-
Mr. Imrie, Ladies and Gentlemen
of the Canadian Trade Delegation:
sion in the order and cleanliness Superintendent of Imports and Ex- of the city to-day and in the ex-ports in 1917. On June 8, 1918, tent and variety of building that he was appointed Local Priority is under way, even in a time of Authority to the Ministry of Munt- world wide depression.
tions being also Custodian of The posi- Nor are the evidences of con- Enemy Property from March 22 to tea, silk and oils.
on H.M. as structive genius confined to those May 81, 1920. It was tion of exports is the same that of imports: a much smaller that are obviously of British ini-the King's Birthday this year that Com- is done with| tiative. Those who have come Mr. Tratman received the
the Most Dio- with the United from Ching to make their homes panionship of Why should this be so, in this Colony have very evident-tinguished Order of St. Michael seeing that the two countries are ly contributed their quota to its and St. George-(C.M.G.).
29 Years in the Service. similarly placed as to distance, re-physical construction. quirements and facilities?
trade
than
volume of Canada States.
Lack of Co-ordination.
If I may be allowed to do so, 1 will hazard a guess at the under lying factors which
Thus we
sce in your composite architecture Congratulations were also ex- a blending and intersparsing of tended to Mr. Spencer Kelly, the architectural ideas and ten-Senior Sanitary Inspector who dencies of these two great racea. completed-29-vears service in the are causing Such a city and the number Government yesterday, being ap- this backward or unprogressive and variety of seacraft in its har-pointed Temporary Sanitary In- tendency in tha trade between bour are in themselves a remind-spector on November 25, 1901. Canada and South China. Firstly, or that Hong Kong has been built His promotions were:-January 1, there is lack of co-ordination be-up through the development and 1910, Second Class Sanitary In- tween the Canadian and Chinese expansion of trade and commerce, spector, and January 1, 1920, First He was appointed acting merchant; one does not take enough And so our fifth impression is a Class.
the ether, The realisation that here is the out- Senior Inspector on September 27, interest in
sub- Canadian merchant sees very little standing distributing point for that 1927, this post being made
or his vast area loosely known nstantive on June 10, 1928. of the Chinese merchant
the Chinese merchant South China. The geography of goods, and sees less of the Canadian merchant her location and the safety and or his goods.
Without properly breadth of her harbour have made goods that other countries lack.
I rise to extend to you a hearty organised co-operative effort be this port the cross roads of the It is partly in anticipation of this tween the two markets, there can Orient. Here trade and seacraft Lew era that our delegation has
from every direction. never be much increase or improve converge
come to China and Hong Kong. This we knew in advance by the We represent a nation that from a ment in the volume of trade.
stories of others; but our visit in trade standpoint is a complement person has impressed it in large of China and Hong Kong rather letters upon our minds.
than a competitor. To a unique degree Canada's natural resources The sixth and last impression and lines of development are differ- shall mention has to do with the ent from those of these two coun- Our tries. Empire aspects of trade.
welcome to Hong Kong from the Wah On Association of Exporters and Importera. I can assure you that it gives my colleagues and my- self very great pleasure to have the privilege of entertaining such a distinguished company of guests from overseas, especially in view of the fact that the object of your mission is to establish more in-
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Lack of Fostering. Secondly, no serious attempt bas hitherto been made to foster trade between the two countries. Practi- cally, no attention has in the past been given by Canadian merchants to cultivating friendship and can-
Canada's exports are main product in the providing of added tact--the great forerunners of Motherland of Great Britain hasly in auch goods as these two ter-security for international peace. trade with the Chinese merchants. been the pioneer of British trade ritories are importing and will im- Again let me thank you most
We are all happy to meet you through this port and South here to-night, and to pledge you China. One after another several port in greater volume and variety
MR. IMRIE'S ADDRESS.
Mr. John M. Imrie, Chairman
the rapid expansion in recent years of Canada's trade with Hong
of the Trade Mission. In tho Orient. course of a lengthy speech, said:
Mission's Purpose.
warmly for all your kindnesses and in coming years foodstuffs, the exquisite character of "your minerals, forest products, and hospitality to-night. (Applause.) manufactured goods. For each of these China and Hong Kong have
DR. KOTEWALL'S' SPEECH. ! requirements far and above' their domestic production..
Canada in turn is lacking in cer
The Hon. Mr. Kotewall, address-
our sympathy and support in your other parts of our far flung Em- mission.
pire have followed in Great Bri- We as
Chinese remember the tain's footsteps. Thus Canada to teaching of our great sage Con- has come to trade with Hong Kong fucius "Within the four seas, all end through it with South China. are brethren"and in spite of re-i Great Britain, Canada' and other gulations which restrict us from parts of the Empire, each has her tain commodities that are indigen- tng the gathering, said that on be- visiting you in Canada, rest assur-own individual trade interest to ed, that commercial men from your serve; but each is interested in ots to China, Including many that half of his colleagues, Hon. Sir side will always receive a cordial the expansion of the trade of all are exported through Hong Kong. Shou-son Chow and Hon. Dr. S. W. Thus our Trade Delegation is Too, they would like to extend to welcome from us when they come cther component parts. There- here. (Loud Applause.),
fore, I know that residents of this studying the possibility of both im the Canadian Trade Delegation Colony have viewed with pleasure port and export trade with these the very warmest of welcomes. He Bald that the Delegation' came to two territories.
A Useful Service.
Hong Kong, not merely as visitors, This Trade Mission and others but as brothers and sisters. The Kong and other parts of the that Canada has sent or will send visitors could count on the whole- to other nations will serve a use-hearted co-operation of the Chinese The ful service quite apart from their community In Hong Kong: It is alike a privilege and a Speaking in particular reference
aspect. International interests of the mission and that of community here, pleasure to express the sincere to the purpose of the Trade Mission economic
and friction the Chinese misunderstanding thanks of the Canadian Trade to the Orient, Mr. Imrie said: timate relationship and closer con-
Mission for the cordiality of re- These are fourfold, viz., to reflect usually has its beginning in lack of happily were identical, namely, the understanding. "To know fully promotion of friendship and a bet tact with people like ourselves inception and, the warmth of hog-the goodwill and friendliness of
The exter understanding of trade relation 18 to understand fully." Such the Far East.
a wise and pitality that have been reflected Canada's business interests; to ac- laudable desire
The following contributed to an on the party of here to-night. These are quite inquire knowledge of trade condi-tension of international trade in-between Canada and Hong Kong.
volves the widening of personal- Canadian commercial circles cannot keeping with those qualities of tions and trade requirements; to contacts. These iu tura promote envoyable musical programme. fail to arouse in the Chinese busi- courtesy and kindliness that we establish personal contacts; and to
and international understanding
Mr. W. J. Biddifórd (plane), ness instituutions 1 responsive know are Inherent in the British promote mutual and reciprocal international confidence. Thus Mr. Li Chor-chi (Nespolitan and enthusiam for better friendship people, and during recent weeks understanding. and understanding to the mutual have had good cause to realise are We in Canada are beginning to while the various Trade Missions of French songs), Mr. H. S. Yung: The accompanist was advantage of both sides.
Inherent in the Chinese people realize the true import of what has the Canadian Chamber of Com- (violin solo) and Mr. Alfred. Les
been taking place in China during merce have an economic purpose (congs). Among the multitude of impres- the past two decades. For a long only, they have an inevitable bi- Dr. Ernest To. stons that have been made upon time our minds were confused and our party during three days in car outlook was obscured by the Hong Kong, there are five or six very number and variety of political that stand out in bold relief.. and other developments here.. But
Possing Show, London.
The Wah On Association, which is composed entirely of Chinese mer- chants trading with the United States, Australia, and Canada, particularly appreciate this op of meeting the portunity members of your Delegation, and I say without hesitation that if there Is anything we can do or any in- formation we can give that will be of assistance to you. in your mis- sion, our services are at your dis- posal. (Applause).
Important Points.
also.
1.
First and fundamental of these we have now `come to regard these!
is the pleasure and pride of 58-not as signs of weakness and pos ing once again on British soil. sible disintegration, but as symbole For the past month our party of growth and expansion, aa fore- have been visitors in the friendly runners of a great and varied trans yet foreign nations of Japan and formation.
China. Here in Hong Kong our. We realise now that China is at status is different Visitors, It tempting in a few decades a series
I do not propose, nor is it within true; yet visitors with that of changes so vant and so varied as the scope of my capabilities to great bond of unity that comes to have taken most other nations as give you a treatise on the trade through a common citizenship and many centuries. One hears-loosa between Canada and South China, a common heritage in the history, talk of a great movement or revolu- but it would perhaps not be out of traditions, literature, ideas and flon being under way in China. place to touch briefly upon two or ideals of the British race. But such is in reality at least five
- Wondrous Beauty, three of the principal actual or pos-
fold political, social, educational, sible commodities Imported or ex-, Second among our impressione econonife, and physical. It took ported. Individual members of is the reflection of the wondrous Great Britiain four centuries to my-Association will doubtless be beauty of the harbour and city of meet and withstand the successive happy to answer any enquiries con- Hong Kong. Our first breath-shocks, of, so great, and varied a serning any special line on which taking glimpse of these on our ar change, niggas information may be sought,D rival last Friday morning ahall But China has had the advantage The three most important com- over remain an undying memory of 5,000 years of history, experi- modities imported into South China of grandeur - and majesty. To ence, philosophy and literature. To from North America are lumbar, most of our party the vista from such a country a quarter of a conf flour, and preserved fish. There is Victoria Peak, of the city with its tury, or even a half is but a pass- no denying the fact that the volume gradual descending levels, of the ing phase. It must be followed by of trade in these lines shared magnificent harbour with a many an era of economic expanalon to and varied seacraft of Kowloon which the political developments of and the majestic hills beyond was recent years are but a prelude.
China's New Era the most majestic of all panamorie
For that new era China will re-
Canada is much less than that done
by the United States, and as the reason cannot be faulty, price or quality there must be other causes of factors to account for it.
h regard to exports from South Chim to North America the three principal commodities are
views, we have ever s
But back of all these is another quire many commoditles in Indelible Jinpression. For our she thoughts go back to those who first envisioned the po
naturally
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