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my
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PEKING NOTES.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
PEKING, October 19th. BRITISH LEDATION CHANGES.
CONFERENCE OF BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN CHINA. SIR J. JORDAN ON THE NEED FOR
RAILWAY-EXTENSION.
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THE MINISTER'S ADDRESS.
CANADA AND FAR EAST. FAVOURABLE, TRADE PROSPECTS..
TORONTO There is a fair volume of trade for Coanda in Far Eastern countries and a friendly disposition towards the" Domin ion, according to Sir Edmund Walker, resident of
the Canadian Bank of
Bis John Jordan, addreaming the Con ference, traced the development of trade in China since he landed 43 years ago The Sino-Japanese War, the Boxer Ris Mr. Miles Lampson. M.V,O., first Secré
ing, and the Russo-Japanese War had tary in the British Legation, has been pro CHINA ON THE THRESHOLD OF A, stirred the country, and people from their moted to the position of British High GREAT INDUSTRIAL CAREER. long sleep: Railway schemes were dis- Commissioner in "Siberia, in..succession to
“The Conference of fifteen British Cham-cussed in the newspapers, which were Sir Charles Eliot, who
now Ambas-
bers of Commerce in China. including spreading to the interior, and the British Commerce, and other representatives of sador to. Tokyo. Mr. Lampoon's de
mercbant was seeking direct touch with the bank who have recently visited New parture will be distinet loss to the
November ath, and closed on Saturday, the consumer in the interior, Missionaries Zoland, Australia. China. pad Japan. British canimanity. These appointments; condrai the belief that the Home Govern. The British Minister at Feking. Sir Johnf trade were now as ubiquitous as mis- ment will abide by its original intention Jordan, attended, and the following sonaries of religion.
Sir John Jordan said he believed we' Evelopment with those countries. of appointing M. Bilby Alston British delegates were appointed to represent
had reached the stage when our Treaties In a special report issued by the Minister in Peking, though it seems im their several ports at the Conference:-) posible to think of Sir John Jordan
and Agreements required to be supple-Canadian Bank of Commerce it is declar- leaving China Sir John sets out to-day
Hongkong--Messirs, S. H. "Dadwell and
mented by other arrangementa, Theed that each one of the countries in for Shanghai ri Hankow Kic the John Johnstone.
great remedy would be found in the exten- question offers a market for Canadian" Yangisan, to preside over the conference! Hinkow→Messers, C. A. Fraser, J. Wsion of railway communication, China goods, and undoubtedly a share of the of British Chambers of Commerce,
Burtwell and H. K. Peters
«DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Hongkong. opened at
Shanghai 00
Newchwang Mr. E. S. Leeds, Canton-Mr. H. J. Brett.
Tientsin-Messrs. B. G. Bochan. W. J. Warmsley, N. Leslie, and K. Mounsey..
Swatow--Mr. F. C. Butcher Bradley & Co., Shangbai).
to ascertain the possibility of trade de-
had less than 7,500 miles of railway, but trade can be secured if our manufacturers required at least 30,000 miles. The outlay will go to the expense of sending a com- for these railways was not forthcoming petent representative to study local re-. from China herself, but he hoped foreign quirements, select local representatives, conctries would supply such outlay, in and co-operate with the latter in the sale spite of the urgent calls elsewhere.
of their goods. tamediate resulta shnoid Commenting upon the unrest in China. not be expected, and maufacturer which waa' a great hindrance to trade should be prepared to bear at least a development. Sir John Jordan said that, of the cost of advertising for a few Changsha-Mr. P. M. Scott (Reprenevertheless, trade of the country last fished and their reliability and durabi Sears until their goods are well estab sentation for British Manufacturers, year was greater than ever before. China, lity proved."! Shanghai).
Prince · Tokugawa, 'president of the Japanese House of Peers, arrived here at the end of the week on a visit to bis sooo—-—Mr. V. Eckford. who is second Secretary in the Japanese) Legation and there have been many entertainments in his honour Yeater. day he was entertained by Presiden, Hsu Shih-chung Though his visit is purely personal, the Chinese Press seems to think that it has some, connection with the Shantung issue.
THE SHANTUNG ISSUE
Foochow Mr. H. Baker.
Mukden Messrs. A. S. Kent and S. F. Drakeford.
It may safely 'be said that leading Chinese are not surprised at the defeat of the Shantang amendments to the Anwrican ratification ot the Peuce Peking-Mr. S. F. Mayers. Treaty, and they are building their hupos Barbin-Messrs. A. C. Mackenzie and on the early convocation of the League of Nations. The action of the American P. H. Millard · Senate in afterwards suggesting reser Chinkiang-Messrs. E. C. Masters and vations is of interest. China will wait F. E. Stafford Smith. to sed whether America can sign with reservations, when China was not per įmitted to do so. Of course, the two cases
are not exactly parallel. NEWSPAPER CLOSED.
Working some reference to Bolsha
vism which the Police interprated us Vitation of the Press law, a local verus cular paper was suppressed on Saturday, It interfere with an interesting family event, as the editor nad arranged to be married the following day. Needless to Ray, the wedding hau in be postponed, “
EX-SENATOR BURTON,
heretofore, had not needed » Government.
The repart denly frankly with many complaints against the methods of Cana- in the modern sense. local government dist manufacturers in conducting for- scing for the needs of the people, bus feiga business. It gives much saintars the spread of communications created & advies on the conduct of future commer- need for effective government, and the ed if Canadian manufacturers are to cial transactions which should be follow«. great task before China at present was secure Eastern trade. It is "pleasing to the evolving of such He feared that the note, however, that only a few complaints: process would be very slow. The vagaries were received about the quality of pro- of taxation would never be remedied until ducts, and the report continues transportation was more efficient and It is apparent tha: Canadian, mapu- until the Central Government could facturers can ecure a fair volume of exercise direct control in the out-lying trade in these countries, but they must districts. The question of tariff WILS land de Sausmares, Sir Paul Chater. Mr.Bets of the tariff changes on the general tux partine house, or one of the part- The invited guests included Sir Havil-bound up with that of inland taxation, send a representative to secure it, as not be advised early consideration of the would be preferable for the manager of much can be accomplished by mail. It
Chungking - M W. A. Argent (Messrs. Mackenzie & Co. Shangbai).
Tsingtao-Mr. W. F. Alway.
Hugh Horne, Mr Archibald Rose, Mr. Herbert Beer and Commodore Ellison.
WELCOME TO SIR JOHN JORDAN.
The Chairman, Mr. H. A. J. Macray, manager of Messrs. Dodwell & Co.. in moving a resolution of welcome to Sir John Jordan, said: There is no man in
saw
course of trade. In view of the Treaty Powers pledge to a revision, of the pre-ners, to cover the foreign ground frs, so sent tariff in two years, Sir John Jordan that the management may know exactly prophesied that China would soon embark what the foreign conditions and require upon a great industrial career, for whichments are. If smaller firms find this up- the raw materials and the genius of her dertaking too expensive for them individ. people were admirably suited, and heually, there is no reason why a few non- fear that this development would competitive firms handling different lines prove & menace to British
of en-end a man abroad for this purpose. It couraging and fostering native industries is quite important to appoint a local in' co-operation with the Chinese. He be- representative, in the principal centres lieved that a great future lay before who will continually keep the exporter's Britons in supping technical and finan- goods before intending buyers, and an i cial assistance and business organisation porter would much prefer to deal with directed towards an increase in the pro- duction of the real wealth of China.
a reputable local representative in the adjustment of any disputes over a ship- ment of goods.
men of the United States arrived hero on China in whom the British merchants wise" policy lay in the directies. A of a similar character might not jointly
One of the leading Republican states a sbort visit and was accorded a hearty Chinese Lovernment. He visited the douse of Representatives on Saturday, and gave a very interesting speech, un- phasising America increasing interest in China. He Bay ua audience of the President yestérů.........
reception by prominent izenbers of the
"
THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED. The Conference, in Committee, passed the following resolution's -
place such implicit reliance, and to whose superintendence they would so readily and unhesitatingly entrust their affuirs.
In "welcoming the Delegates of the affiliated Chambers, the Chairman said that until that day the Chachers, though acting together when pessible, had never af discussed the common problems in common assembly. That morning, how- ever, saw unfurled in Ching the essential banner of British nationalism and wit deliberative assembly, which, it was nessed, the inaugural convention of many. hoped, would meet annually. In Chine business to resit was in an economic and not Woub Ult. There is no bins quiet, ut
TRADE
REPORT:
EXPORTS.
PLANET UIL-NU. 1 is quiet at $27 per picul: No. 2 can be had at $26 per pical.
at $24.50.
T.S
cal sense that this fact, was significant 24.50 per picul.
If the Conference passed the first resolu TEA OIL-A small business is reported tion on the agenda, striking the keynote AISEED OIL-15° freezing point. of the Conference, to use where practic A few able British agents for the sale and distei amali lats have been placed at 8144/8145bution of British goods, it would pledge per picul.
itself to a principle which would co- 80/85 per cent. ordinate British enterprise in China CASSIA OIL is quiet! CA. is quoted at $245, and 75/80 per cent.never before.
at $297.
The Chairman emphasised the import STARANISEED continues neglected at ance of co-operation between merchants about $25 per picul
and manufacturers to increase the British TIN.There is no business to report, export trade, and he stated that the and last week's quotations remain practi Federation of British Industries, was cally unchanged
sending a special representative to Shang SALOON CASBIA-4/10/4 assortment.hai to improve matters in that rezard. There is nothing doing, and the price remains at 850 per picul
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SPEECH BY HONGKONG DELEGATE..
the Far East should not overlook Java Canadian trade representatives visiting
Java is a That H.M. Government be requested to and the Straits Settlements. give as early and precise an indication country of about 40.000.000 people, with as possible of the principles it intends no preferential tariffs, and is looked upon adopting relative to trade with Gern the garden of the East.
Our representatives report that the outstanding feature of their trip was the friendly disposition shown towards Canada by all the countries visited: This. is a tremendous asset, and if our ex.
That this Conference is of opinion the time has come when the policy of the
en deur hotein principle, to accom door should be an pany reaffirmation with an international agreement for the abolition of spheres of influence and for the development of the Chinese railway system under eficient
management
*
be
porters really make a serious effort to secure a share of the foreign trade of the countries in question, and are not too im- patient, they should be successful-Times Travir Supplement-
Banka. Chartered Bank of ladie, Australia and China
Reserve.
only urged to take steps to discon That the Chinese Government
tinue the use of syece, to establish uni form currency throughout the country,
BANK RETURNS FOR UCTOBER
coinage of dollars in the place of other bank, notes in circulation and of specia to open à mint at Shanghai for the free
The returns of the average amount of mints, efficient control and maintaining in reserve in Hongkong, during the month of uniformity standard.
The Conference urges H.M. Govern ended October 31st, 1919, na "certified by ment to expedite by the Chinese Govern the managers of the respective Banks PEANUTSA fair business has been done Mr. S. H. Dodwell, of Hongkong, in ment promulgation of a law securing are:- in zew crop shelled nuts for January/This Conference is the first of its kind, against infringement imitation or colous- seconding the Chairman's motion. said: protection to bona fide trade-marks February shipment. The new crop is re-
Average Specio in Amorint. ported to be a small one and higher prices and it would not have been complete withable imitation. are likely to rule later cu Closing rates out the presence of Sir John Jordan. While this Conference sympathises with His willingness to attend foreshadows the desire of Chinese to see Extra-Territo- 23/30's at 13:50 per picul f.o.b. lighter. still closer relationship between British riality abolished, and realises the benefits Hongkong & 30's,
14.50
commercial
and industrial interests in cerving through throwing the country 22/24/8 14.00
China and the Consular service, and no-open to residence and trader i considers. 34/36's
where in the world.
is that, so
Песенкату аз Ungraded nuts for oil-crushing at
out here. Sir John Jordan's presence or of Extra-Territorial rights, the estab By essential preliminaries to the surreri $12.75
per picul lighter.
provides the desirable evidence of the lishment of a stable Government, a wat Lap-Numerous offers are reported to importance of the occasion and of the factory Code of Laws, and satisfactory have been made to Souto America, for earnestness of our intentions. I am no arrangements for the administration of January shipment, but, owing to the large pessimist, but there are surely warning such laws; and this Conference suggests quantity, which went forward by the direct enough to convince every business man Toyo Kisen Kaisha ateamer early this critical period demands the, most serious the Agreement by Britain to assist in re- the future of British trade at this that efforts be made to carry into effect month, it is very doubtful whether im porters over there will be inclized to in-und collective attention of those engaged forming her Judicial System.. in pursu crease their holdings, especially in view the markets of the world, let alone the 190
ance of Article: Twelve of the Treaty of we are to keep our place in 701 fact that their summer
the
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44,522,987 17,000,000
1,071,695 550,000+ $35,962.019 822,550,000
Sterling Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued at £310,000. Securities with the Crown Agenta £125,000.
Rick The latest advices to hand from it will pansion, my opinion is that Bangkok are, that the New Siam crop will fall chly be by combined effort on general principle of the allocation of steps should be taken as soon as possible
Fisolated
in
to
A
#That this Conference is of opinion that and not by a more or less freight space by London in Hom-ward to carry into effect terms of Article 8 of be a very poor ons and that in all prob-.
lated individual effort, which before conference steamers be discussed with ability the Siamese Government will pro- the war was gradually but surely per view to ascertaining whether the outport abolition of likia in return for an in the Mackay Trenty, providing for the bibit the exportation of all the grades.
oust as from garfirman receive fair treatment. Kood mitting On the other hand, the new that we have gone through the war for of freight rates and cargo valu this to increase the import duties the Treaty
foremost
It is inconceivable
crease in import duties, but considers it Saigon
That in view of the world-wide increase essential that before giving their consent gon crop promises to be a bumper one. and it is generally anticipated that the thing, and of the many lessons we have Conference in strongly of opinion that Pors should obtain from the Govern export restrictions will be removed on the learned, or should have learned, there are the utmost pressurs should be brought to men of China. satisfactory guarantees Ist proximo. Our closing quotations "are
two of an mind
outstanding as follow
The first in the value of co
bear on all shipping Companies to in-against the institution of any other forms Siara
old petty jealousy between create the ordinary cargo valuation to of inland taxation on merchandise, direct
something more commensurate with its for indirect. 15.00 (small stock), to take any present-day valar, that in polities or a anything. else unless
That this Conference welcomes the new That, in view of the ever-increasing Anglo-Chinese directly affected our own line and
co-operation movement pocket, must go by the board, and their importance of Swatow as a trade and evidenced by co-operative enterprise and piace must be taken by a dea
desire to
emigration centre and the eminently an Social Clubs in Peking, Tientsin and Operate for the
common interests of Bri-satisfactory and inadequate landline Shanghai, and urges, the foramtion of tish trade. Merchants, manufacturers.telegraph service on, which the port is similar institutions in all farge Trent and employer, of labour must co-operate solely dependent, this Conference is of ports. to a far greater extent than heretofore, opinion that an efficient submarine cable
Straight" Usual Saigon Long
Round
Rice. $16.50 (ao stock)
•
13.25
1+ 13.00
17
12.75 (no stock)
MATINEE AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE.
A special holiday programme is un- nounced by the Victoria Theatre maneg ment for this afternoon at 5 o'clock when the series of pictures depicting the Peace celebrations in London, Paris
character.
The
operation.
That this Conference is of opinion that
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and so make themselves more eligible and service so long enjoyed by other coast the Chinese Government should be urged better equipped to co-operate with the ports with a smaller volume of trade and to institute Copyright Laws with a view labour organisations. The other war- fewer shipping facilities, should he in- sound too sentimental for a business con other considerations preclude the Cable China against unauthorised reproduc I have in my mind may, perhaps, stituted, and that, should political prers and copyright owners protection_in to securing for British authors, publish Brussels, which were greatly enjoyed by must have a great bearing upon the issues at Swatow, representations should he artistic works.
ference. but, nevertheless. I believe it Companies from establishing themselves tions of their literary, dramatic and a crowded house on Saturday, will be ahead. It is the lesson of sacrifica shown Those who do not like being cannot see how an economic victory, which through diplomatic channels to the Government by urgeatly directed to the kept up late at night should avail them is the harvest of victory on the battlefield Chimer authorities with a view to a suppression of piracy and the state of made in the name of this Conference That the attention of the Chinese selves at this maticon.We would also which is our release from the responsibili" speedy and permanent improvement in lawlessness existing within the confines anggest to the management that when ties placed upon us by those who made the the existing telegraph service, not only of Kwangtung, and more especially in they have a special feature at night it greatest sacrifice of all, is to he won unless should be presented fairly early in the the whole nation set out to tackle the but in regard to the efficiency of the local tion of affairs most detrimental to trade in regard to the transmission of messages, the Canton Delta, resulting in a condi programme for the benefit of those who mighty coonomic propositions before it live at a distance and wish to get home the same spirit of co-operation and sacri- staff of clerks, etc. before midnight.
generally and the prosperity of "South China.
fice that won the war.
in
(Continued at foot of nezi column.)