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HONGKONG CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
ANNUAL MEETING.
SUGGESTED SCHOOL. FOR STUDY OF
.
CHINESE
COST OF CABLES
IMPERIAL COUNCIL MEETING.
A meeting of the British Imperial Coun cil of Commerce has been convened to take les in London early in June in June, and we have invited "Mr. C. If Ross to represent this Chamber.
LIQUIDATING ENEMY FIRMS. The quidation of alien enemy firing and questions arising therefrom have naturally occupied the attention of the Committee. In fact, the correspondence, if published, would largely increase the size of the already, voluminous report which you have in your hands,
For many
HARBOUR BUOYS,
gested bathour board, bearing in mind that During the year the Government have
harbour and its immense importance, it magnitude of the trade conducted in this commencal to take over the private-owned
has always seemed to me an extraordinary hnoys with a view to obtaining a greater
thing we have not had an established control over all incor,ng berths in the Har
Hariwur Bourd with unofficia] ropruganta- bour,
cheme to which our late Chairman
tion. Regarding the Act revising the in- was very much opposed. A re-organi atjon Many interesting questions will come up
surance laws, particularly the reference to of the moorings in the harbour in order for discussion, such as the fiscal questions le recommendation to our own Government Le accommodate a larger number of steamers of preferent al tariffs within the Empire in this direction, the Insurance Associationa in suitable positions was undo,ibtedly Leces and between the Empire and Allied wat ons, of the Colony have already expressed their The aimu, meeting of members of the ary, but whether the best results will be measures affecting my maufactured views on this question, and it is to be Hongkong Chamber of Commerce was held arrived at by Government control, depends goods and shipping, measures against the hoped ses further stops may yet be taken upon how that eantrol is exere'sed. We damping of enemy good within the Er tish by the Goverment to prevent Companies, in the Chamber of Commerce Roomi véstor are fortunate in having a very expable Empire; at the legislative questions of of whose fiu metal position the public have o knowledge. from operating in the des, the Hou, Mr. David Lamale pro-Harbour Master in Captain Buckwih to the amendment of the laws relating to
The Committee of the Chamber inding the scheme, and I have little doubt, naturalization, compulsory registration of Colony, siding. Firms in their representatives fint he will do his utaire in the interests lions and the licencing of along to trade, deserve or especial thanks for the efforts present word:
of the parts. This Government control of the prolib ton of contracts with aliens they have made to lighten the burden Union Insurance Society of Canton (Mr.moorings is a new departure, however, and which may have the effect of restraining placed on members on accent of the exces Montague Rd), Hou, M. H. may, like the Light Dues, hecome a terept Imperial trade, and many other matters, sively heavy rates and other rustrictions Pollock. K.C., Bais: & Co. (Hon, Mr. Ping source of revenue. I think it is well. Our views on here subjects have been con-imposed by the cable companies, and we H. Holyonk). Sir Robert Ho Tunge Jar therefore, at the out so state that any reyed to Mr. Ross, and your Committee feel express the hope they will yet be able to obtain relief, by rebates on expenditure. dine, Mutheann & Co. (Hon, M: David norcaso in the charge for mourings will sure they can safely love the representa since the outbreak of wor.
The Chamber Landale) Gibb, Livingston & Co. (fr.he opposed by this Chamber. Shipowners then of their Chamber in big hands,
is to be congratulated upon its represen J W. C. Bonpar). W. R. Lasley & Co. do not complain that the lighs dues in A
tative on the British Emperial Council in (Mr. A. Beattie), Hongkong and Shanghai Hongkong a heavy; it is only when they
the person of Mr. C. H. Ross. There is Bok (Mr. N. J. Stabb), H. Stephens & are increased for other purposes than pro-
no one that I can think of better qualified. C (Mr. H. Stephen), Harry Wick Aviding Fights, tha, object ung are raised.
than Mr. Ross for this important duty. (Mr Owen Hughes), dir. MS. If shipping must be taxed for any special
nor, I feel safe in saying, baying the wo- Sassoon, British-America. Túbiceo Co., Ltd,chjeet it would be ni ferable to impose
fare of this Colony more at heart. As to (Mr. A. Perry), Banque d'indoert dars for they object and thus leave
trading with the ceny, the expresion of Chine (Mr. L. Ferindo gue), Hongkong the fight dues and mooring fees to show
the trading community of this Colony can Electric Co, Ltd. (Mr. F. Grahma).
safely be left the hands of the Committee a correct comparson between revenue au Banker & Co, (Ms. A, Bryson). Merend-
reasons it is at present of the Chamber, who no doubt will convey tile Bank of India (Mr. C Champkin), cost of upkeep. The growth in Govern Donuel y & Whyte (Mr. D. E. Ronally),ment, regulations affecting shoping in hought inadvisable to publish this correa, those views to the proper quarter, In tho Α. S Hancock (M Harry Hancock.cent years maks the establishment of a pondence, and it; will suffice to say that, liquidation of my firus. I think W Hannibal & Co (Mr. W. A. Haibat), nebear with unofficial representation a although we have not always seen eye tombers will quite agree with the Com- Alex Ro & Co. (Mr. A. S. D. Consul), mat er for serious consideration.
eye with the Hongkong Cavernment in its mittee's attitude in this matter, and most S. C. I mail & €6, (Mr, N. Ismu).
conduct of the liquidations, there is now cordially endorse the Chairman's remarks Chion Fire Insuranco Co., Lid, (Mr. C. †
evidence of a desire to adopt a more active about the Hon. Attorney-Ger! As a Pemberton). Dodwell"&"Co. Ltd. (Mr. S. Last year our late Chairman referred to policy, and properly round off a good piece liquidator of enemy firms, I have had wany opportunties of consulting Mr. H. Dodwel), S. G. David & Co. (Mr. A.thy increased cost to all business of tale of work. Day) Hongkong, Canion. and Meeno graphic communicntice, and I understand I cannos allow this occasion to pass often difficut questions, ne well as to his Kemp, and can testify to his grasp of Steamhort Co., Ltd. (Mr. W. T. Clarke). The telegraph companies took exception without taking it upon myself to ro ce for invariable courtesy and readiness to give J. D. Hutchison & Co, (M;. T. E. Pearer), to what was then said.
the mercantile community generally and Asiatic Petroleum. Co., Ltd. (Mr. W. H. Bel). Chartered Bank (Mr. W. Dickson).
The creased cost le duc to the restricted the liquidators in particular the apprecia- counsel and advice. 1 congratulate the Committee on the proposal to parpetuate the name of our late respected Chairman New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. K.
use of telegraph codes, and to most of ustion expressed on all sides of the manner
Hongkong Chamber of N. Anderson), Swedish Trad ng Co., Ltd.
his means the doubling of our bills for in which the Hon Mr. Kemp the founding
Hewett Scholarships" Mr. (Mr. G. Ladin), Hallant-Chira Trading
tel grams. The telegraph companies claim Attorney-Gonera has handled a most diffi-Cosiered
Hewett as we all know, took a very keen Co., Ltd. (Mr. A... W, ynn Audel hat they have lost many of their constitu- cult and laborious task. (Applause.)
interest in the University, and there should Commercial WEST-END SUCCESSE Netherlands Indies
Baskets who have become enemies; on the other IN A REPERTOIRE OF THE LATEST · LONDON
no difficulty in obtaining for thes FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY, COMMENCING
Robertson Wilson & Co. (Mx, G, H. and they must have gained enormously We were approached by the Advisory Wilson), Goddard & Douglas (M. 1) through the increase in official and Press Committee of Commerce and Industry of scholarship the necessary support. With the above remarks 1 formally beg to TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), MARCH 30гm, at 9.15 p.x. SHARP, Dougna), Standard Oil Co. of New York telegrams and it is a mutter for regret the University of Hongkong with a view to
(Mr. JW Bolles), Hughes & Hough that they have not seen their way to meet the foundation of Chamber of Commerce second the adoption of the report and (Mr. T. F. Hongh), China Sugar Refinin heir regular business constituents by some Scholarships, to bo hold by poor matrien-accounts (Applause,),
The motion was carried unanimously. Co., Ltd. (Mr. C. Beswick), Daval Sa suon form or other of rebate. (Applause.) The lants in the faculty of Arts and we issued &Co., Ltd. (Hon Mr. E. Shelin), Butter-delay in the delivers of negen has in a circular to members on the subject. The
ELECTION OF COMMITTES. Gold & Swire (Mr. C. T. Edking), Union.
some jualances been complained of, but, result in that we have been able to offer Trading Co. (Mr. A. W. Churn). The ou, the whole, the Censor has discharged in the University two Scholarships
The CHAIRMAN--The next business is tho Cook & Son (Mr. J. Bent). D. his difficult ask expeditiously and with annually each of the value of $300. It is Mcdonald & Co (Mr. D. Macdonald) consideration for the business of the pinon prepared, with a view to perpetunts the election of the new Committee The Com Nest Anglo & Swiss Condensed Milk Co.
name of one who for many years worked,tice consists of ten members, There are (Mr. A. G. Coppin), Caswagjes Pallanji
untiringly in the interests of this Chamber, ten nes on the ballot form, and I shall & Co. (Mr. R. B. Cooper), China Borneo,
In the period under review an Act revisto all these scholarships the Hongkong be glad to hear if there are any others Co., Ltd. (Mr. H. W. B. Kennett), Pen-
Chamber of Commerce Hewett Memorial whom members desire to propose. treath & Co. (Mr. G. A Pentreathing the Insurance Law and regulating Scholarships. (Applause.) The object is business in the Philippine a worthy one and more subscriptions would Stewart Bros (Mr. Even Ormiston) Islands was passed. One of the provisions welcome in the hope that we may be of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (Mr. T Кияи noto). Bradley & Co., Ltd, Mr. J. A. of the Ac, requires companies to deposit assistance to the University in turning out Plummer), De Souza & Co (Mr. E. V. with the officials in the islands securities a class of young men well grounded in MR. de Souza) Gande, Price & Co. (Mr. to the value of Peros 100,000. There is, the knowledge required for a business and C. Bond). Arculli Bros, (0, J, Arculli), of ourse, something to be and both for administrative life, Canadian Pacific Ocean Services. Ltd. and against a measure of this description. (Mr. J. H. Wallace), F. & O. 8. N. Co. It undoubtedly would become irksome f (Mr E. V. D. Porr), and the Sceretary every centr, though, it necessary that the (Mr. E, A. M. Willis),
bige insurance companies whose transacpeared in the Press we wrote to the Government suggesting that a Registration The Secretary read the not ce convening tons ne world wide, should have to wrap schemo on similar lines to that initiated at the meeting, after which
up their funds in such a manner as this Homs which led to Lord Derby's recruit- MACDONALD conded, the nominat on of neasure entai's, but, în having for its objecing schonic should be put in fores in Hong-Messrs. A. G Coppin and J. Owen The CHAIRMAN Mid-Centlemen,--The the purifying of trade by making it im kong, and we auch regret that our pro- Hughes
possible for companies of inadequate pool was not acted upon by the Govern- Mr. Hover propound the unme of Mr. report and accounts of the Chair of Comanantial resources to transact a business mont. In most parts of the Empire matters E. V. D. Parr, and Mr. COPPIN seconded. merce for last year having been in your he essence of which is to offer financial have ainee advanced beyond our proposals, hands for some days, I will, thevaforo, with security it must receive approval. From but nothing has been done in Hongkong your penu'ssion take them is rend. There time to time th's Chamber has considered to satisfactorily régularise this matter.
What I mean by, this is, we would like are a few matters deat with by the Chamber whether a similar measure might not with Juring the year under review to which I advantage be introduced into Hongkong, for it is well-known that many companies will briefly refer taking them in the order
of native origin operite here whose figures in which they appear in the report,
are not available for public criticism,
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You will notice that we have been offi-
Susurance
INSURANCE LAW,
TRADING WITH THE ENEMY, You will have noticed many references cally informed by the Consul-General for in the Press lately to trading with the the Netherlands of the establishment of ouemy after the war, and this subject is rubber market in Batavia. This at frac sight would appear not to be of much in er est to Hongkong, but rabber which used to go to the London and Amsterdam markets and there be bought for America-the largest consumer of the article-how bought for America in Batavia and is chip pedia Hongkong to the Pac fic Coast Part of this cargo goes direct in Dutch steamers and part of it is transhipped here The other day a steamer left here with a 1.000 tons of transhipment rubber, which will give you come idea of the magnitude of the trade,
LIBELLOUS STATEMENTS,
The reluctance shown by the Vancouver
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
RECRUITING SCHEME,
In view of some correspondence that up-
in
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Hon. Mr. HoLYOAK proposed the name of Mr Montague Ede, and said that, in justics ao Mr. Ede, it should be explained. that this was by no means a proposal at ho last moment. It was several weeks since members of this Chamber asked him to put forward Mr. Ede's name. As they scre aware, the vacancy had not been discussed. on the Committee and Mr. Ede's name wa therefore left until this recting.
Mr. COUSLAND Seconded the nomination. Mr. J. W. BOLLES proposed, and Mr. D.
Messrs. Evan Ormiston and Nuttall acted as scrutineers, and the folowing were elect- ed:--Hon, Mr D. Landale, MessTRJ W C. Bonnar, A. S. D. Causland, S. H. Dod- well W. Dickson, G. T. Edkins, Hon. Mr. PH. Holyoak, Mr. N. J. Stabb, Hon. Mr. E. Sheilim, and Mr. C. M. Ede.
NEW MEMBERS.
The VICE-CHAIEMAN seconded, and it was agreed to
the Hongkong Government, with the autho- rity of the Imperial Government, to say. definitely whether a man is required
Upon this it would Hongkong or not. follow that merabers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps wou'd not be recruited in England uolos, transferred with authe rity, It cannot be denied that it is impor of the election of the following new mem- The CHAIRMAN proposed the confirmation tant to the country that the business of
bere of the Chamber:-Masra A, and S. "It is engaging the attention of all Chambers of Hongkong should be carried on. Cotamerce throughout the Empire. It is conducted by men who have been specially Hazoock, The Texas Co Carmichael. to be hoped that some means will be found trained for the work they undertake, and Clarko, The New Zealand Insurance Co., of preventing Germans from regaining the who cannot be replaced at short notics. Ltd., Leigh & Orange The Union Water position they formerly held which caused What is required is that it should be clear Boat Co., Ltd., Wilkinson & Griss Lin- stead & Davis, W. A. Hannibal & Co, her to be a much greater danger 40 Greaty laid down tant a man who attends to Britain than they would otherwise have his business here and is number of the Pentreath & Co., H. Bephens & Co.. The been, (Applause) For infance, they had Volunteer Corps is doing his duty by his Eastern Asbestos Co., The China Provident obtained a positione factal markets country just as efficiently us by going Lean and Mortgage Co., Ltd., A. S. Wadsam If & Co., Ltd., The Hongkong Mercantile of the world which most amounted to men were required, and it is found after Co., Ltd., The Commercial Union Assur
Home and joining the New Army. control, and it is with pleasure that we official enquiry that they can be spared, ance Co. Ltd. This Ceneral Electric Co. ear of the determination of the Austro then they should be transferred to the New of China, Ltd., The United Ashes os Orica an Government 10 prevent any recurrence Army. It is organization that we are so tal Agency Ltd., The Russian Volunteer of that state of affairs in Australia or any match in need of and the want of it is Fleet, The Union Trading Co., The Hong- rate (Applause) It is for the Chambers possible for doubt, and uncertainty both kong Tramway Co., Ltd., The China Light of Combierce of Loudou and Manchester among employers and employed,
The
Mr. W. Legan. Board of Trade and the Canadian Govern. and the large self-governing Colonies to accounts require no particular reference and Power Co., Ltd., Mr. W. Dunker end ment to deal with the libellous statements take the lead in this matter. We in Hong except that may express the hope that the made by the British Columbia Sugas Rekong are peculiarly placed, and all we can subscriptions of new members will this year fining Company with regard to the Hong-do is to expres our wi lingness to fall in enable us to show a credit balance. I now Engikh Batha and Kitchen Ranges, Hot
as far as les in our power, with any general beg to propose the adoption of the report
STUDY OF CHINESE LANGUAGE. rong Refineries is a matter for regret to Wher and Water Carriage Byslem. A few Elsta specially designed to accommodate thres such matters lie without the province of a
Your Committee. We cannot agree that movement that may take place within the and accounts,
Fupiro lo res:rio, such German activities Mr. J. O, HUGHES seconded, and in
Mr. W. H. BELL, suggested the starting bachelors at reasonable rentals. Immediate Board of Trade or Chamber of Commerce,
as may be detrimental to our country, doing so he said: It gives me great prometedoră..
Chinese language, tu mercantile assistants FOUR-ÓBAN ME
who are, or should be, the guardians of (Applause.) It is, we know, the view of pleasure in rising to second the resolution of a School in Hongkong for teaching the HOUSES in Gordon
some people that an injury would be done put before the meeting, and in doing This was a very important matter indeed, Terrace And Ballbury Avenue, Köwloon,
Hongkong if any restrictions were placed feel sure I am expressing the wishes of
und had been taken up, as they knew in Apply
upon any panicular class of traders, and members by thanking the Chairman and
Shanghai and in Canton. He thought they HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANOS It was brought to our notice during the that they would merely go and do their Committees for their excellent work would all admit that it was, at any rate,
Oo., LTD Alexander Buildings
year under review that the charge for light business elsewhere. We caune, agree with during the past year year full of Hongkoss. 99th December, 1978, [277
duos bore heavily upon the various river this, and are inclined to hold the view anxieties for all of us. Personally I have highly destrable that the young men in our the Chinese language they should, at least, steamer companies running between here that the position of Hongkong both politi. read with much satisfaction the very ample, firing should have a working knowledge of be able to speak the tongue In Hongkong and ports in the Canon Delta, and we cally, geographically, and anancially will and interesting report presented to us. TO LET.
Lave since brought the matter to the notice enable the Colony to hold its trade and which proves how well the best interests young men who were able to speak the of the commercial community of this Chinese fanguage when dealing with of the Government. These companies afe this trade can easily be transacted by those Colony are guarded by their Chamber. It Chinese held a tremendous advantage over not among those who are reaping the har-ho have the privilege of the free use of is gratifying to wats the substantial in the men who could not do so, and this rest of high freights due to the scarcity of the part. I doubt very much whether it recurred to many Gericans before the war
advantage was increased 500-fold when manage brought about by the war, and
men had to be sent up-country to do busi- as in many cases they make bu: little use what a privilege it was to have the free
ness. Merchant, would have to send mon of the lights, some consideration is due use of British parts throughout the world to them. They are companies which the and how much they owed to the British
up-country before very long, he felt abso Harbour Regulations during war time Government and British people for the
lutely convinged; if they were going to keep their share of the trade. Granting, there- steamers, and although Admiral Anstruther hey abused this hospitality both commer- work to be done in the near future, and has endeavoured to modify, where possible, cinly and politically is a matter of com- for this reason. I hope the mercantile and he felt sure it was only a question the regulations which most interfered with mon knowledge, and surely their conduct community will give every support, fan of short time before the grest majority the regularity of their services, in misty of this war, with its sinking without warn. cíal and otherwise; to the Chamber of Cam of our mercantile houses would insert a and we weather they still suffer froin maching of passenger ships with its Zeppelin moron. I will not attempt to add to the of use in agreements that it would be delny.
raids with its wholesale murder of women interesting remarks made by our Chair-neotseary for all young men to qualif-
NO. 6, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PLAK.
4-ROOMED FLAT to let at the PRAX. KELLETT CREST, 66, PEAL.
No. 141, WANCHAI ROAD, Large and Spacions Godown.
"SHORNCLIFFE," Garden Road, to lot Farnished, 6 HOME
*3. Hankow Boad, Kowloon
Fair trade.
DE RIVER-STEAMER COMPANIES,
crease in our membership. I would, how. eror, capress the hope that before our est ampa) meeting, it can be recorded that every firoi and individual engaged in trade of this Colony have been enrolled ss members. Much good work has been
No. 4, Hankow Road affect more seriously than ocean-going trade fagditing which they enjoyed. That dong in the past, but there is far greaterfore, that it was in the interests of our firms
Kowloon, from het May, 1916,
No. 25, SHELLEY STREET.
No. 25, SEYMOUR ROAD, WOODLANDS VILLA WEST
Peak,
that their young men should know. Chinese
GLENSHIEL," No. 141, Plantation Road,
from
let November, 1815, HARTING, Austin Road, Kowloom. The Piracy Prevention Ordinance while and children, has placed the British people man on the various important matters themselves, to some extent, at any rate, is "ROSENEATH " S, Hankow Rd, Kowloon
so far it has been successful in its main under no obligation to grant them any brought before the Chamber during the Chinese-it was difficult to see how it could No. 6. BELILIOS-TEBRACE.
object, the prevention of piracy, leaves, rivilege again, and if German traders past year, but there are one or two items be done unless a School was formed. No. 25,
BELILIOS TERRACK, will
much to be desired in its working detail. cannot be excluded altogether from British which call for especial expression of our Young men coming out to the East who amiranón on Conduit Road.
gratification With regard to the estab wished to learn Chine & experienced many ONE GODOWN, No. 8 Barrows Street, The dual control of the ansed guards on possessions, let us hape they will only realment of a rubber market in Batavia difficulties. One of these way to get
the steamers dors not work satisfactorily farn under the strictest form of 'cence.the interesting statement just made by the and undoubtedly reduce the passenger (Applause.) In taking such a step Great Chairman that a large amount of this proper teachers. Another difficult question raffic. All the e re trcions causes those Britain would not be placing herself in a valuable cargo has been trans-shipped in his own pet ideas. There was also another
was who are engaged in the management of peculiar or solitary position at all, and to the Colony for the United States must question. When a young men had stud steamers to long for the Free harbor which these who may think so I would recommend be a source of great satisfaction to the Chines for two years and desired a reward Hongkong, enjoyed not so many years ago
the study of the rules and regulations community,, 28, naturally, any increase in from his firm for it, the firm found there and which helped so greatly to build up under which aliens can alone frade in transshipment mys and to the general
Tr the trade of the Colony:
Dutch and Russian possess s
prosperity of the port. As to the sug (Continued on page 3, bottom of Gul 1.
TWO GODOWNS, in Duddell Strest. No. 2, DES VEUX VILLAS, 51, Praz (Unfurnĵaked).
No.58, THE PEAK (6 CAMERON VILLAS, Apply to➡ LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Sed Firoz. Alavandre Billigt. Hongkong, 27th March, 1915,
that, of text-books; each teacher hal