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DR. C. T. WANG'S RETURN FROM EUROPE.
WELCOMED IN CANTON AND HONGKONG..
PEACE ENVOY· DISCUSSES HIS
COUNTRY'S FUTURE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 1920.
those men not only rendered good service "Some may say that as China has not s sa labourers, but had undergone much good Government, the people could not bardship in places of danger. Under the rely on it. I say that if you stir your- pircumstances, China, could be said to havo | selves' to better efforts, and work unitedly rendered great assistance to the Allied for the public good instead of self-gain, cause, although she did not send fighting you, as the people, have the power and men. In any case, the failure of China right of governing your own Governtsent to attain the best results at the Conference (Lond applause)-The 'people who are Dr. C T. Wang, Chinese Delegate ta was due to her own inability. As the capable of attaining this object are those the European Peace Conference. Chairman had said, the future position of of the middle class. This middle class arrived in Hongkong from Canton China's international dealings would consists of, not the peorage, nor the coolie -at moon yesterday: on Z private depend on the material strength of the class, but of the merchante, capitalists car specially detailed by order of the country. It was true that, nowadays, and the educated men. If this class of Military Governor of Kwangtung. Dr.right was still recognised, but there people will work for the common weal, Wang was accompanied by Mr. Wang should be in existence, the real strength to much good will result, Hung-yue, M.P., Senator Chu Nin-chu, back it. When the Shantung question was Mr. W. J. Chien, private secretary to the settled by the Conference, almost all the Peace Delegate, and Mr. Hin Wong, Dowspapers in Paris said the decision was editor of the Canton Times. The party unfair, and when the day came for sign were met at the Kowloon Station by Dr. ing the Treaty, China's delegates relied Arthur W. Woo, Mr. Shahsi Hsu, and upon a refusal to sign as the last resouros
At first, the French Government thought MT. Tsao Lin-sung.
that the Chinese were strong only with their tongue, and could not have such bigh courage as to refuse to siga.
Dr. Wang called on His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong soon after bis arrival, and afterward took lunch with
Sir Robert Ho Tung.
Gentlemen, this was pot a question of
COMPANY, REPORTS. THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE, LTD.
The sixth report of the board of direc tors roads,
Gentlemen,-The directors have now to submit to you a general statement of affairs of the Company, and balance sheet for the year ending 31st. December, 1915,
The net profits for the year amount to $109,39.70 which with the amount. brought forward from last year 844,907,90 gives an amount, available for division of $154.140.60. From this amount an *For instance, a Chamber of Commerce interim dividend of $4 per share has already been paid. It is now proposed to pay a final dividend of $4 per share making a total dividend for the your of $8 per share and to carry forward the balance 874,14060 to the credit of a new profit and loss account.
can represent and protect the interests of all the merchants. I hope that this class of people will consider it their duty to turn what is now a tract of barren land into one of fertility. These people should unite to save the country, and their first work should be an earnest endeavour to promote industrial activities in the coun try. This duty rests, to a great extent, on the Hon, Mr. Lau Cha-pak and the
Directors Mr. David Landale having resigned on leaving the Colony Hon. Mr. Board in his place, and during the John Johnstone was invited to join the
absence of Mr. Johnstone, Mr. D. G. M Barnard Alled the vacancy.
These ap Hon. Mr. John Johnstone now retires
Dr. Waag was the guest of the Chinessmere courage. It was a question of our Hon: Mr. Ho Fook. The people who are pointments now require confirmation.
Club resterday afternoon, and the Chinese Y.M.C.A., last evening. He leaves for Shanghai to-day on the Empress of Aria.
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INTERESTING SPEECH ON THE
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country's life and death.-(Applause) We would rather die without signing than alsa die alter signing-(Loud applause) -It cannot be that right and justice are entirely absent in the world.
man cannot
capable of developing the industry of a country are the vertebrae of the country, Without the vertebrae, stand erect. Without ita "vertebrac, I venture country cannot be prosperous and strong. the opinion that not to sign the Treaty 1 liken Messrs. Lau and Ho and sou, was the best for China. We were unable gentlemen, China's
to to find other means. Ever since that time, enever any foreign people enquired of
(Applause).
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vertebrae."-
by rotation and being eligible offers him-
self for re-election.
Auditors. — The accounts have been audited by Messrs. H. Percy Smith and offer themselves for re-election. C. Bernard Brown who now retire, and
C. P. CHATER,
Chairman. Hongkong, 13th January, 1920. THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TIUN CO., LTD.
directors reads:
The eighteenth report of the board of
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Gentlemen,-The directors have now to submit to you a general statement of affairs of the Company, and balance sheet
for the year ending sist. December, 1919.
The net profits for the year amount to 361,671.73 which with $618,334. 22 an amount available for division of brought forward from last account makes $680,005.95. It is now proposed to pay capital, after providing for which there dividend of 7 per cent. on the paid up remains a balance of $614,220.98 to be carried to the credit of a new profit and loss account.
Dr. Woo, in proposing the toast of the guest of the evening, mentioned the fact that Dr. Wang was the son of a Christian pastor and had always taken an activo part in social work. Dr. Wang bad at one time been the General Secretary of the Y.M.CA in China and had often visited Hongkong in that capacity. He was also an ardent supporter of the Chinese Re public and after bolding various posts in Faking, he rose to be the Vice-Speaker of the Senate.
While at Canton on Tuesday, Dr. Wang made eight speeches and attended several meetings and dinners, including one arranged by the Canton Government and
DINNER AT THE CHINESE YMCA another by returned students, of whom
us the reasons for having refrained from the Peace Delegate himself is a distin-signing, we had the opportunity of stat- Dr. Woo presided and there were over guished representative.
ing our case. Thus, the Press of all 75 guests at the dinner given by the mem aations expressed their sympathy with bers of the Chinese Y.M.CA, to Dr. C.. T China, and said that China was a Wang. The after dinner speeches were FUTURE OF CHINA.
courageous nation. There are many in Cantonesc. Speaking at a dinner given in his honour people in foreign countries who fear noi- on Sunday by the Chinese General Chamther force nor threats, but respect fair ber of Commerce, Dr. Wang made interestness. You know that the Renate of the ing references to the failure of China to U.S.A have already decided to exclude obtain satisfactory results at the Peace the Shantung clause from the Treaty The Governments of Great Britain and The Hon. Mr. Lau CHU-PAR, who pre-France have also expressed their willing sided, in proposing the health of Dr. Wang, Mr. 5. T. Wei (another delegate) and their associates, expressed the doop regret of the Chamber that H.E. Mr. Lak Taing-cheong was unable to be present; his absence rendered the enjoyment of the evening incomplete. He expressed the hope that Mr. Luk would soon recover, as the Chinese looked to him, amongst others, as one well fitted to foster the interests of China. He extended, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, a warm welcome to the Peace Conference delegates. There Was no doubt the right men had been chosen for this important task. They all understood what difficultice the delegates ware confronted with, especially on the Bhantung question. They fought bard
I would like to take this oppor- the fact that it had one common written for the rights of Chira, yielding not an inch of ground in what was clearly a/tunity to say a few words on the differ- | language, apread through all the pro division of 3788, B02.ES
The work that they did ences existing between the North and the vinces of China and understood by her Josing fight. evoked the admiration of the world, and South. I have been questioned by foreign great population. The reason
friends, in regned to the situation and helped to awaken the conscience of the more friendly nations. The peace had
ness to help to secure the restoration of China's rights. These are good signs in our international outlook, but what the actual outcome will be is very difficult to say, inasmuch as in international dealings conditions change almost from day to day. All that I can say is that in future we an expect genuine friendly treatment from the other countries. In view of this I hope that all my compatriots will work for the future good of our country as one man. I know that in the matter of our refusal to sign the Treaty, the country is absolutely, united, judging from the thou sands of telegrams and letters the delegates reserved from the different pro-
vinces.
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Dr. WANG, who was received with great applause, commenced by referring to the vastness of China and the multitudinous population she possessed. He referred to the early civilization of the country and stated that to-day a new era had
opene up for China, an era of prosperity and contentment. He compared the size of China to that of Europe, stating that China could not only contain the whole of Europe but another Germany and France as well. The salvation of China lay in
why
Directors-Mr. A. H. Compton and Mr. O. 8. Gabbay now retire, and offer themselves for re-election. audited by Messrs. E. Peroy Smith and Anditors. The accounts have been
U Bernard Brown, who now retire, and
Te recommended for re-election.
JOHN JOHNSTORE,
Chairman. Hongkong, 18th. January, 1920.. HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
AND AGENCY CO., LTD. - VA
The thirty-first report of the board of directors reads
to submit to you a general statement of affairs of the Company, and balance sheet for the year ending 31st. December, 1919.
Gentlemen,The directors hare, now
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The net profits for the year amount to $652,296.97 which with the amount brought forward from last year $104,505.91 gives an amount available for rom this amount an interim dividend of $3.50 per share (8175,000) has already been paid leaving a balance of $611,802.88 availablę for appropriation, which it is proposed to deal with a fellows:-
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Directors Mr. E. P. White, having resigned Mr. G. W. Barton was invited to join, the board, in his place, and this appointment now requires confirmation."
Mr. G. W. Barton and Bir Robert Ho Tung now retire by rotation and being eligible offer themselves for re-election.
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I found it very difficult to give an answer. America was so great to-day, not only in fervently hope that the leaders in China wealth but in social status, was due to been signed, and, on the surface of things, will forget the allurement of power and the fact that she had one common langu. To pay a final dividend of $4.50
and I am sure that this hope is China did not succeed in obtaining all shared by the large majority of the age by which her population was bound to pay a bonus of 35 per share. 250,000.00 her objects and aspirations, but this was
I together. Language was an importTo pay a bonus to office staff 7,200.00 not due to superior intellect or greater People Let me go one step further.
wish to see-the whole country united for diplomatic dexterity or to higher states one single purpose the purpose of pre-ant factor in uniting the people together, To carry forward to a new pro- manship, but to a host of circumstances, serving her national rights. In unity and China nad that advantage. The great and loss account... 127,590.96 influences and forces against which moral alone can we hope for the country's salva- teachings of Confucius hau kita torna beat in vain. All in China rightly tion.Applause) Recently, a good many together into one indivisible, whole and force understood the situation, and they realised that if one wants one's rights of our newspapers, called our country they were all guided by them. In regard
"dying,"
or some such to shantung it was very important to pitheThis shows a frame of mind China that she should get back that pro respected, one must not rely upon the epithet sesistance of others, but upon one's own entirely devoid of hope, and this is what vince, as it was the birth place of Con efforts.
is called losing oneself by self-contempt. fucius who had done so much for the cause Dr. CT. WANG, who rose amid loud
Lately, I have read a book on national of education in China. While he was applause, expressed thanks for the warm wealth and economics in their relation to in Paris he had spoken to the Peace dele Welcome extended to him and to his Government, and this book should be read gates of other countries concerning Shan associates. He also expressed regret that by my compatriots. It said that popula yang and had related to them its history owing to indisposition Mr. Luk was un-taon and soil take only second place in and the way the Chinees regarded the able to attend. If China did not secure
life of preserving the
& country. The Frovince. The Delegates were impressed the best results out, of the Peace Confer paramount factors are iron and coal andatud returned to China, Japan and
he said, was because much
regard to these two commodities, Shantung pended upon the question of whether & the U.B. A sue the richest, then comes the no right whatever to retain Shantung, country which joined the Allies did or British Empire, and then China. The even though she had taken the land from did not send troops to fight. When Chine uses to which iron and coal can be put a robber. In illustration of his meaning joined the Allies, it was supposed that are innumerable. For instance, in war, he stated that if a robber stole something she would send troops, but as a matter these things are necessary for the manu from a person and another robber stole ahe never sent When the in it from him the second robber had no Armistice came, it was too late for her to facture of arms and munitions,ired for right to him. It belonged to the originad The work of the T.M.C.A. during the do anything in that direction. This
That was the case of Shantune for that organisation had looked after war deserved a special word of praise, failure to send troops influenced the the making of machinery, and for owner.
liberations of the Conference. At first urterous other articles of everyday use and the country, which held that provis the welfare of the Chinese labourers and he heard from the representative of Russia After reading this book, I entertained now ought to return it, if it did not wish that China was not to be admitted to the great hopes for the future of China to earn a title full of opprobrium I had done everything in its power to make But although "China possesses immense 1914 China had intended sending soldiers them comfortable and happy. He also Conference at all. Fortunately, on bis quantities of iron and coal and other to capture Tsingtao but was dissuaded
referred to the fact that Chinese, by
studente arrival in Paris, China was at once minerals, they are still hidden deep down another country, who put forward the America had helped in no small degree who were being educated in England and admitted. It was also ramoured that the in the bowels of the earth, and unless ples that international complications number of delegates to be allowed to China would be the same as to all other will be valueless to the country. Is not captured the place, but Japan stepped in
someone will dig them up, these treasures might ensue. China could very well have by becoming interpreters, translators, etc.,
in the Chinese Labour Corps, countries, but this turned out to be un. this a great pity In however, to and took it. She, however, had no right Government in a calm and collected way, Dr. Wana urged the people to asist the founded. fact,
to the land. If she claimed it by right of regulated according the number was enable the people to develop there, se to which the different nations were relegated sources, there must be a good Liovernment, conquest, then England, France and Italy to do all in their power to get back the
birthplace right
their revered meator, Con- to Serbia, and Some grades were allowed five; some three,pable of extending adequate protection could claim the some two, and others only one In regard the people will freely use their money for rowers, however, had done what was right the land. He emphasised the point that to life and property. When this exists, America to Alsace-Lorraine. These Great fucius The Chinese Government would ourely devise some means of getting back
difficult to attain to the five-man grade. If they considered it only from the view-
the industry of the country. Then original owners, Japan, on the contrary, individual intergrity, honesty of will be no limit to the prosperity stack to her claim, though she had no and good character were of the greatest point of population and the size of the country, China should not come much of China In the different places I have right to it. Taingtao was not captured importance to a nation, if that nation after the Great Powera But only actual and Hongkong, I and that the Chinese efforts of the Allies British troops had perity Every citizen of the Chinese
both to such as the hits Settlements by one nation alone, but by the combined
tree and Pr service rendered was considered. Eventu- residents became wealthy through their fought and had shed their blood for at laid down by Confucius and then
public should try to follow the principles and he thought that Japan ought to would. China be able to forge ahead, win- only have only two chief representatives-not in such places. How is it that the s tum the land to its original owners aven three But crea & country like have been unable to do likewise in than which China had played Brazil was allowed three representatives. Lown
nations (Applause), How was it that Chine was placed below Governm It is because the foreign
in the ward under which they live extend was only a small part nevertheless China Dr. WAN MAN-KAI," proposing the that nation. In this matter, the dele to them proper protection, so that they had shouldered a portion of the burden and of the other guests, said that China Wor gates of Chins strongly urged
can pursue their calling peacefully. In had sent 180,000 labourers to France of proud of Dr. Wang who had shown by claims, but the Conference said that as this way, the Chinese can give all their whom over 1.000 had died. China could bis integrity, his great intellect and soon as Brazil threw in her lot with the thoughts and their money and their time therefore, claim that she had shed hot
attainments that China could produce as Allies, she placed at their disposal whole of her Navy. Thus, the number of to business If, in the same way. China blood in the cause of liberty. The French great men as may other country. He paid "actual service rendered. They (the delend use them to good advantage, I have plot of ground for a Chinese burial place through the Peace Conference, not only delegates was regulated by the amount of can open up her coal and other mines Government had very generously given a tribute to the masterful manner in gates) were greatly disappointed, for, no doubt that, after ten years, she will fand that plot bould be considered as part Bringing credit to himself, but reflecting even in the question of sending troops, take ber place among the Powers of the there.
experience unthought of prosperity and of China, because hor sons were buried although they could not do much, China world(Applause). ¡ had sent. 150,000 labourers to
Paris, and
(Continued as foot of neds column.)
to China, they knew that it would be very the natural resources and pro and had returned the lands to their
purpose
ally, it was decided that Chine was to individual efforts in promoting indo WANG next mentioned the parting the esteer-and-respect of the other
toast!
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it on the nation. (Applause).
“Mr. S. W. Tso spoke in a similar strain, after which the gathering broke up.
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