HONGKONG CHAMBER OF COMM RCE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH 1913
SANITARY BOARD.
The fortnightly meeting of this
the authority was hold yesterday, Mr. D_W. Trotman (President of
Board). prosiding. There were also present- Hon. Mr. W. Chatham C.M.G.. (rice
Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Mr. Montague
ELLIS KADOORIE COLLEGE.
OPENING OF THE COMPLETED BUILDING.
ADDRESS BY ILE. THE GOVERNOR,
PREVALENCE OF OBIME.
THE CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT IN CHINA, In my address at our last annual meet- The unsatisfactory state of LEBIH which obtains as to robberies and burg- ing T referred to the changes which had lariés, to which public attention has been taken place in the Government of the too frequently directed of late years, hasi neighbouring Empire, and expressed a now been before this Committee and is hope that while benefitting the country fully dealt with in the report. We at large one result would be that we would believe that this is à matter which no longer have to complain of acts of President). Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, penn, was a large gathering of Euro- in receiving the earnest attention of those responsible, and we trust we will in the futuro seo a better state of affairs..
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce was held at the City Hall yesterday, the Hou, Mr. E. A. Hewett, C.M.G. (Chairman), pre aiding.
There were also present:-The Hon. Mr. C. H., Ross, Messrs. J. W. C. Bonnar, D. K. Moss, W. L
That most important question for a Pattenden, Geo. Hogg, F. Lieb, F. II. Armstrong, H. G. White, G. Friesland, great shipping port, namely, wireless A, Van Andel, Tuzon Hop. W. D. Jupe,legraphy, has also received our atten- T. F. Hough, C. Lafrentz, B. D. Harvey, tion, and we trust before long to have a H. A. Siebs, L. Berindoaguo, E. Shellim, fiting station erected which will enable G. T. Lakins, 8. H. Dodwell, A, G. Con- all vessels in these waters to readily coin pin, C. S. Gubbay, H. W. Lester, and municate with the Colony. It is, how
ever, to bo regretted that no further step The notice convening the meeting ha-has been taken towards setting up the long-promised station on the Pratas Island, and that we will have to face an other typhoon season without this most valuable link in the chain of stations to which wa look for warning of approach ing danger to our shipping, and more purticularly to the native crafe which
J. A. Plummer.
ing been read,
CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESU..
THE ALLEGED PREVALENCE OF MALARIA. Mr. F. B. L. Bowler, pursuant to notice, asked the following questions:-
1.-Is malarial fever prevalent in the Wong-ne-chong Valley?
2-Have posquito larve been found in any acenmulations of water in the Valley t
3-If yes, are such larvae the larva of anopheles mosquitoes? |
4-What steps (if any) have been taken to prevent the breading of mosquitoes in the Valley 7
bad faith towards the Treaty Power Edo, Mr. Ng Hon Tar, Mr. Chan Kat such as we have so often had to protesting, Dr. Francis Clark (Modical Officer) against on the part of the Manchus and Mr. W. Bowen-Rowlands (Secretary), Unfortunately, we cannot as yet record In fact in certain any improvement. parts of China the local oficials appear to consider they are in no way bound by the Treation, and act as they think it. This may be in part due to ignorance and want of experience in the conduct of high politics, but a persistence in such an attitude towards foreigners and foreign trade cannot but result in great burt to China and her people, and it is to be hoped a more enlightened policy will shortly make itself apparent. During the past twelve months trade with the Empire of China has on the whole been satis factory, and, in view of the very unsettled condition of affairs which still exists in certain districts, shows what an enormous- That great and important water-way, ly increased trade is possible wore the which is to link up the old and new country once settled under a strong worlds, will, wo hope, be open for traffic Government and the shortsighted obstruc-4-Pools and streams have been clanned before our next annual meeting, and etion on the part of the officials, of which out and kerosened. Some pools have been congratulate our enterprising relatives in the past we have bad so frequently to filled in and the kerosening of the others
is being continued. complain, removed. on the courage and determination which they have displayed in carrying out this nighty undertaking.
THE TANAMA CANAL.
The CHAIRMAN said:The report and accounts having been in your hands for 10 days, I will with your permission take them as rand. You will notice that the question of the dredging of the harbour has again been before the Committee dur-crowd these seas.. ing the year under review, but that we hase given it as our opinion this work is not an urgent necessity at the moment, Later, when the Panama Canal is opened, the matter may require further consideration, but if it is then found desirable to have the harbour dredged, the work will have to be far more extensive and much more costly than that proposed by the Government last year.
We trust that tho
result will be a great increase in or trade with Europe and the Eastern side of the American Continent much to the advantage of all concerned, including our Colony,
THE LATE BOYCOTT.
THE PORTNIGHTLY CINGULAR.
During the year a small sub committee has been considering the question of our THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE. You will see that the Companies Ordi
fortnightly circular, which I am afraid Dance has again formed the subject of
I must admit is not quite all we could with. Certain changes have been decided porrespondence with the Government,
upon, and we anticipate the publication The Committee still hold the opinion vers
During the past twelve months we have, will in future be of great use to those strongly that in Chinese Companies re gistered, under the Act their books should unfortunately, witnessed a very serious interested in the trade of this Colony, be kept in English, and it appears to us condition of affairs in the form of a hoy but to ensure this, it is very important this would be a small price to pay for cott by the Chinese Community of one of that merchants and shipping companies the advantages which are derived by those our local Companies, I do not propose should furaish the information required who are working under the Act; the to make reference to the rights or wrongs in order to make our returns complete. minimum we consider to be exacted of the case or to endeavour to apportion 1 trust that all the members who ean should be the statutory books and cash the blame. I refer to the question because assist us in the matter will be kind enough book. That the Chinese should oppose we have seen something of this sort, both to do so. In this connection I may state such a change is not to be surprised at, in this Colony and in the Treaty Ports
that our Secretary has been offered, and but the complaints which have so fre of China in the past, and there may pos Law and outgido, as to the unsatisfactory present feeling of unrest which must nature of, the accounts kept by muy necessarily accompany so complete a firms, appear to fully justify our change in the Government of a great demand. An important piece of legisla country such as we have seen in China, tion has been enacted during the past this method of enforcing their views may fear by the introduction and passing of abe again attempted by a section of the Bill providing for limited partnerships native population, It is perhaps hardly in non-Chinese firma. This is based on the Home Act, and will, we believe, bo of great use in encouraging the invest ment of capital in the Colony.
5. Does the Medical Officer of Health consider that any, and, if so, what, further steps should be taken to prevent such breeding fan
The MEDICAL OFFICER replied:- 1.Not to my knowledge.) 3. Yes. 3-Yes.
6-Yes. The Medical Officer of Health has been in correspondence with the Director of Public Works on the subject and has recommended the extension of the training of the streams on the <ast and west sides of the village of Wong nei-chong to well above the village.
Mr. BowLay-lias any reply been received from the Public Werke Depart
The MEDICAL OFFICER-Yes; I may sey ment yet, giving information?
There
INTIMATIONS
BRANDY IS
HEALTHFUL
The Rich Boquet Starts the
Ellis Endoorio College yesterday after- noon to witness the opening commony, which was performed by H.E. Governor. Mr. Ellis Kadoorie, Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Ho Kom Ting and others connected with the Kadoorie Schools Society met His Excellency and Lady May, and escorted them up the stoep approach to the entrance. Here the ramony took place in front of the locked door.
Mr. ELLIS KADDORIE said: Your Excellency,-On behalf of the Council of the Chinese Schools Society, which bears my name, as well as the Headmaster and staff of this College, I bave much pleasure in extending to your Excellency a hearty welcome and also to tender you our sincere thanks for your kindness in consenting to be present here this after noon to open the newly-erected Central Block of the Society's Hongkong College Gastric Juices Working and the Your roady response to the Council's request, at a time when so many urgent warm effects starts peristalsis and matters demand your Excellency's time and attention, is ample evidence of the aid great importance which you attach to the educational needs of the Colony. It was with a view to assist in meeting thus necals that the Society was founded and the success which has attended its efforts ment of its Honorary Secretary, Mr. is chiefly due to the zool and able mange- Lau Chu Pak. Since the inception of the Society, 11 years ago, Mr. Lau has always readily given his valuable time and service towards the achievement of tributed to its working expenses. In s its objects, as well as generously con measure the success of the Society is also due to the hearty and continued support of a number of Chinese gentlemen, especially Mr. Ho Kom Tong, who have been ever ready to help it with their been at the helm perseveringly during liberal donations, but had Mr. Lan not the last 11 years I am sure the Society'a
that a reply has been received that the position would not have been such as it
question is under consideration.
CEMETERIES AT KOWLOON.
quently been made both in the Courts of sibly be some reason to fear that in the has accepted, the position of correspondent aside for the burial of European resolved and made every endeavour to
of the Commercial Intelligence Depart ment of the Board of Trade, and I would therefore also ask on his behalf your kind assistance should he apply to any of you for information.
Correspondence was submitted relative to ceraeteries at Kowloon. It referred to sites indicated on the map which it was proposed to recommend should be set Chinese, and Indians respectively, the European cemetery to be on the present road from Yaumsti to Kowloon City and on the projected road in continuation of Argyle Street, and the Chinese cometory to be on the branch road to the Mataukok slaughter house, “
Mr. BOWLEY minated Will it be possible to erect & crematorium at the proposed European cemetery?
digestion. TRY GEO.
SAYER'S BRANDIES.
BOLE AGENTS:
H. RUTTONJEE & SON,
Wine and Spirit Merchants.
is to-day. At present, this is the largest and most popular of the Society's schools; such popularity is, no doubt, chiefly due to the tact and ability of its Headmaster, Mr. Braidwood. Year by year, the aum- FOR THE RACES. ber of candidates for admission to this College has increased, till the accommoda tion proved inadequate to meet the calls made upon it The Council, thereupon, replace the old central hall by a modern building How well they have succeeded, I leave to your Excellency to judge. ceremony, I would call upon the Head- Before asking you, Sir, to perform the master to read, for your Excellency's information, a brief redeme of the incep- tion and objects of the Sosiety
THE HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL.
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR. W. KESWICE, In conclusion the CHAIRMAN said-Since our last annual meeting one of the best nocessary to state that such action is illegal, and under no circumstances can known mots in China has gone to his to justified, or if carried out, condoned, rest-Mr. William Keswick. That gentle and it is as well that those who have been man, as you are all aware, was for long & The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS replied Is, as you are aware, still one of thin the past, or may be in the future.resident in Hongkong. He was a member I have no objection, but it is a question | November, 1900. The scheme did not, burning questions of the day. The facts responsible for such a movement fally of our Committee from almost the first, that should be dealt with afterwards.
THE OPIUM QUESTIÓN,
understand that they act so at their peril, The action of the Government has clearly indicated that they mean to stand no
and was Chairman and Vice-Chairman on and off for eight or ten years, afterwards return to England, where he took an
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AT HOME PRICES.
Mr. BRAIDWOOD ssid-Your Excel-ZEISS lency, The idea of forming this Society originated with Mr. Ellis Kadoorie, who first suggested it to Mr. Lan Chu Pak in however, take practical shape until early in 1901, when, with the assistance and The PRESIDENT - The question of co-operation of soms of the most promin 16 Power cemeteries has been under consideration ent members of the Chinese community,
i was placed upon a sound working 17 for many years, and has been held up
basis. Mr. Kadooric, who was principally
as they now stand are so well-known as to need small reference from me, but I may remind you that stocks are now estimated at 20,000 chests, valued at between ning nonser.so, and I feel sure that all right active part on the Committee of the from time to time owing to the develop assisted by Mr. Lau Cha Pak in promot and ten millions sterling, Great Britain/minded people in the Colony will cordial London Chamber of Commerce. I think ment of the Peninsula. I think that the ing and founding the Society, headed the showed her friendship towards China inly endorse any action taken by the Gov-it is only right that we should put on the endeavour to check opium smoking in crament, however severe, in dealing with the country at large by the Agreement such a condition of affairs. of 1911, the provisions of which are well
It will be remembered that a sub-com- known to you all. This was a very pracmittee of the General Committee was tical way of showing our sympathy, as the agreement, aiming as it did at the formed in 24th April, 1911, to consider total extinction of our Indian opiam the question of a standard form of con-
trade in 10 years, represented a heavy sacrifice on the part of our Imperial Gov.
antisfactory. Working in the belief that
out, largo surns of money have been in vested in the trade, which is now pre tically at a standstill, while it cannot be questioned that in many parts of Chinn the cultivation of the poppy is on the increase. This axans that while our part of the track is being ruined, in gê profits are being made by Chinese, in orde gases even with the direct sonnivanes of their officials in what is officially aclared to be an illegal business
EXPORTERS' CONTRACTS.
tract for exporters.
This Committee,
record our appreciation of his valuable services in the interests of the Empire and its trade. We are glad to know that our late Vice-Chairman, Mr. H. Keswick, stops into his father's shoes. Hos, as you know, Member of Parliament for the Epsom Division, and has recently accepted the position of Chairman of the Far Eastern branch of the London Cham
In this belief the passing of the accounts.
Mr. C. Larreiz secondo, and the motion was agreed to.
sites now proposed are suitable in every The European Cemetery, at any rate, will way, and they are very easy of access. lie close to one of the main roads in the Peninsulare those the
Mr. CHAN KAI Cemeteries which certain dairy farmers are complaining about being too near The PRESIDENT I have no information on that subject.
their places **
The latter gentlem", with the aid of subscription list with a gift of $40,000, Mesare. Ho Kom Tang, Bo Fook, Chau Bin Ki. Fung Wa Cheun, Leung Yen Po and others, roach, including Mr. Kadooric's donation, amounted to $90,000 of the Society. The objects of the Society odd dollars. This was the original fund as originally set forth were as follows:----
raised an additional sum of
To endeavour to overcome the difficulty
are proposed cemeteries. The dairy farm education on Western lines. To enable The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WOLKS-These felt by the Chinese of obtaining a sound
Mr. W. L. PATTENDEN proposed that the following Committee be re-elected: Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross, Messrs. N. J. Stabb, F. H. Armstrong, J. W. C. Bonnar, S. Has carried Dodwell, G. T. Edkins, G. Friesland, E. Shellim, and H. A. Sicks.
after thoroughly sifting the pros and ernment. The result has been far from cons, finally came to the conclusion that her of Commerce With these words I beg people cannot have any knowledge of the the poor to give their sons a fair e-luca!
a uniform form of contract was denir- the agreement would be loyally carrionable, provided Canton exporters also to move the adoption of the report and proposal at the present time, 1 imaginction. To improve the Chinese system of.
adopted the same form. the sub-committee wore supported by practically the whole of the export firms of Hongkong. It is to be regretted that after arriving at this point of unity pro- tracted negotiations with Comon failed to elicit the latter's support; the reason given being that, in the opinion of Canton exporters, the situation of the expert trade at the moment did not call for a standard form of contract. The question had, tea, to remain in abeyance, but we till hope that Canton will eventually sce THE DISREGARD OF TREATIES. The gross breach of faith and utter disregard for treaty obligations boing to eye with us, and enable the trade now displayed by many of the leading to secure a very necessary reform. Durin trade in the Colony. (Applause.) Four measures were adopted. As follow: body leased to the Society for purposes of officials in the Empire is a most serious the deliberations of the sub-committee, it Botelho Bros., The Orient Tobacco Co., ministrative officials to a small an ox but after working for more than a year
It
lds its first annual meeting to-morrow. It has a membership of 9 Chinese and 48 Europeans, and, as regards its European membership, it practically embraces the whole of the exporters of Hongkong. It
became evident that there was need and matter. We have repeatedly had to com plain of the ignoring of treaty oblige oom for an association formed for the tions on the part of the late Manchu exclusive purpose of looking after the Government, and last your Icxpressed the interests of the exporting trade. Public hope that with a change of Government nectings were held, as you are aware, and we might look for a better order of the opinion of the sub-committer was things. So far, however, we have been endorsed by the general body of exporters. disappointed. Our Treaties are floated Finally rules and regulations were adopt- and no redress appears forthcoming fored, and the Association formed. those who suffer from the bad faith of the Chinese officials, who in this matter. are unfortunately encouraged by the talk of certain ignorant and fanatical persons at Home who, wilfully closing their eyes
to be greatly regretted that more to facts, continue to misrepresent the aspect of the case. This state of affairs chinese members have not been forthcom is truly deplorable, and if persisted in ing, as the objects of the Association are must tell very seriously against all. The early to protect the interests of all open flouting of one Power weakens the engaged in the export trade of China. prestige of all, while the cynical indifle Association is ruled by its own Chair- nan and Committee and is entirely a ference of certain provincial officials towards their Treaty obligations is cal separate body from us. I am sure I am culated to do serious harm to China ber-only echoing the feelings of all members self aud can only result in enormously of the Chamber when I say that we wish increasing the difficulties of the new Gov- the new Association every possible pros-
perity.
ernment.
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Mr. C. S. GUBBAY seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN-I thank you for the re-election of the old Committee. I am sure we appreciate it very much, and we will do all we can in the interessa of The election of the firms of Messrs. and The Bank of Taiwan, Ltd., wag ron. frmed
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business, gentlemen..
At a Committee meeting subsequently held the Hon. Mr. E. A Hewett was re-elected President and the Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross was appointed Vice-President,
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FINANCE IN CANTON
The PRESIDENT ultimately informed Mr. education which is antiquated, and does Chan Kai Ming that these were not the not meet present requirements. To remove same demeteries. He begged to move that the oft-quoted objection that while many the Board recommend that the area be Chinese know English fairly well, they set apart, and that the site set apart for have a very inadequate knowledge of debarred from official appointments, Europeans be properly suclosed before their mother tongue, anil are consequently any burial should take place.
Mr. CHAN KAT MIre secondoc, and it To encourage the Chinese, by example, and otherwise, to voluntarily establish This terminated the business.
similar schools. To stimulato the stady. of Science which can only be imperfectly The translations. acquired through Society commenced operations in Hong- kong on 1st October, 1901, in the build- On account of the large deficit in the ing which occupied the site on which estimated budget, Tutuh Hu of Cantor we now stand. The building was formerly has held a conference, with his colleagues utilized as the Chinese Chamber of Com to devise means of acting the deficiency, merce, and was by the Executive of that (1) To reduce the functions of the ad- education. At first no foes were charged, (2) To decrease or on this philanthropic basis the Council tuntas posible. abolish superfluous official offices. (3) To found that the Society was not in a posi increase income by raising or levying (a) tion to maintain it in that capacity, as the land taxes, (b) the business tax, (c)
few subscriptions were being received, a the income tax and (d) the stamp duty.
sum of $10,000 had to be spent on the (4) To extend or develop business under
opened at Honam, Canton, had to be official management. He has telegraphed these proposals to Peking for the Parlia ment to decide
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retaining wall of this site, and the school THE EYE supported. It was, therefore, regretfully. decided to charge a fee of $24 per annum, with the exception of poor but deserving parents, when the fee was wholly, or partially remitted, and no alteration has since been made. In December, 1902, the College was placed under the Government Grant-in-Aid scheme. From the date of its opening the expenses of the Hongkong College bave been steadily increasing in proportion to its expansion, and to-day they amount to $50,000 a year. Apart from the fees and the Government grant which the College earns, the Council has annually to raise, by subscriptions, and cover the otherwise, about $8,000 to expenses. On the opening day there were present 113 pupile divided into 3 classes. When I took charge, a few days after- wards, I was the only British Mester on the staff. In September, 1905, when the number of pupils on the register had increased to 330, it was decided, with the
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