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FOREIGN OFFICE APPROVAL-SIR
JOHN JORDAN'S MESSAGE When wecond andial conference of the British Chambers of Canmerce in Chins and Hongko
was opened in HM. Supreme Court, Shanghai, and a number highly interesting speeches were delivered
The delegates to the Conference werd as
follows Pin
Hongkong-Mesta P. Hobson Holyoak and John Johnstone:
Tientsin-Meter. B. W. Carter: J. R. Harper and K, Mounsey,
"Honkow:-Mt. C. A. Fraser," ~Peking:-Mr. M. E. Weatheralt.
Anything 700, can do, 17, to ancian thin master, I can misure, you will receive | the unanimous backing of every: Chamber of Commaren, represented" here. In the meantime, we hope the present wireless station, an: Stenentiera Island will at at onco be made available for commercial use and so
in relieving the present serious cable sets who are trading so di Ruls And
fica impossible,
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am glad, therefore, to see considering: this question and
to suggest some practical mesure to meer the present difficulties as
WINTER CONSORTIUM.
- New Consortium has now been form. Fan The ed and by it the Powers concerned hive Mr. Ginitely set their Administrative
at
or non-productive purposes
The Consor - In conclusion, let me assure you that the tin is designed to build up the strength words of the resolution are no siers figures of the country to assist in the re-establish of speech but sincerely represent our plement of internal peace and to forward the sure and keen satisfaction at your presene productive development of this great coun amongst us and our conviction that it will materially assist in producing the rest for which this Conference hag Boen enlled. (Applause.)
This resolution approved j
tinanimously
Mr.
GOLE
THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
result of the semi-finals, played
yesterday, was Mr. Kraft bean Forrear up and 8 to play, and sdehouse bent Mr. Morgan 1 up.
DRAW FOR GOVERNOR'S CHALLENGE SHIELD.
- FIRST ROUND. .......... Lieut. Col. Taylor and Major Edw
The draw in the Hong Pairs (Four try in the Interests of the Chinese people, soure), to be played oper the Fanling Let us hope that this will be realised by course, for the Governors Challenge- the better-informed and more thoughtful members of the Chinese communities Shield (pimented by HES RE throughout the country, and that public -Stable, K.C.M.G.) ny follows:- opinion will gradually recognize the value of the Consortium and give solid support to its simp
I can sasure you that the resolutious of (18) Capt, W. M. James and List this conferene will receive the most careful Com. Halliley (14), 24 Made consideration of His Majesty's Legation and of His Majesty's Government to whom Lieut. Col. Wyndham and J. M. Doding
E. Davidson and A. H. Crow (9) they will be forwarded, and that everyton (36)
J. R. Wood and N. L. Sith (23) v. thing possible will be done to give effect to such constructive proposals as you are able W. Sewell and G. H. Wilson: (3-1). N. C. Wilson and J. B. Hoes (8). Capt. Archer and Capt. Tomory (99).
ME. CLIVE'S "REPLY, In reply, Mr. CLIVE mid MP CHAIRMAN and Gentlemen, thank you for your welcome. It is vers, agreeable for whoever is in charge of His Majesty's Legation, even though that charge be only a temporary one, to feel that he
representa and has the support of a strong and united community. I have served in several coun. Aries, but I think I may safely say that to lay before unyony in no one of them have I found a BridahBLE JOHN JORDAN'S MESSAGE. community so numerous and so important have only this morning received From n the present British community in China | Bir John Jordau a message by telegram. of which you gentlemen gathered here to which he asked me to convey to you, I day from all cornets of this vast country reads as follows :-
are among the leading representatives.
a
You Fill, I feel are make allowances for newcomer whe on the ons hand has bact experience in the art of public peaking and on the other feels consider- able didence in addressing this representa tive gathering of old China hands.
· · Usaton :—Mr. O. Kager.
Nrator Mr. F. C. Butcher. Chefon:-Mr. WE Railton, Foochow --Ir. H. Baker- Chink ang.—Mr. W-T. Clennell TsinanfMr J. L Bonker. Daloy --Mr. F. D. Thompson."" Amongst the distinguished visitors were Mr. F. H. Clive HMI, Chargé d'Affaires Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Duß, K.C.B. Mr. EF. Crore, C.M.G., H. Com mercial Counsellor of Embassy. Tokio; Mr. Archibald Bose, C.I.E., H. Commer cial Secretary to Legation, Peking, Chatr man of the Conference in Committee Mr. E. G. Jamieson, HM. Commercial Scere tary to Legation, Hongkong and Mr T. Pratt, H. M. Consul General, Tainanfo. Sir Everard Fraser, K.C.H.G. H. M Consul General. Shanghai, and Hen. President of the Shanghai Chamber, was
At the same time. I am moved by the aleo present at the Conference, as were thought that I have the opportunity of Hig-Hozour Judge Skinner Turner, to meeting you, of hearing your views and of whom the Association is indebted for the peaking to you in this model settlement use of the Supreme Court, and the Crown of Shanghai which owey so much to British Advocate, Mr. H. P. Wilkinson
energy and initiative, ta pa nd Mr. A. W. Burkill, Chairman of the am very happy also to welcome the dele Shanghal Chamber, was elected Chairman gates from Hongkong, whose presence I of the Conference on the motion of Mr. have no doubt will be additionally welcome to P. H. Helven accended by Mr. B. W. you by the recollection of the prominent Carter, while Mr E. M. Gall, secretary part they took in last year's Confence to the Shanghai Chamber, was appointed Moreover, it is only on this occasion that members of His Majesty's Legation have an secretary
opportunity of meeting the representatives Mr. P. H. HOLYCAR Hongkong, then of the Crown Colony for the discussion of
DIPLOMAT AND THE NAVY
moved the following resolution
That this Conference heartily wel comen-HM. Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. R. H. Clive, and expresics" its deep appre-
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OTTISH SOLIDANITY,
Please accept my heartiest wishes for
BYES
Capt. Leslie Saath and C. I. Cordon (20) F. F. A. Wells and T R. Che
(99)
A. B. Parre's and I. P. Shaw (17) ►
o successful meeting.I have the happiest memories of your last Conference, of Lon. Com Kilgour and Liant, E. H. fruitful discussions and wis a resolutions Stern (27) WERE
F. Maitland and H, Greenwood. (99) e.
which gave authoritative expression for
the first time to collective needs, and aims Sir Stubbs and J... E. Warner - of British trade in China. The value of | (91).
G-S. Archbutt and L. S. Greenhill (18) your-ansual”; “ Conferences is fully recognized here; and your deliberations Major Bagnall and Major. Dewing will be watched with the keenest interest" (7), At the same time, I am given to under- W. G. Goggin and J. Stalker (33) v. stand that your deliberations were follow. A. C. Leith and R. Bruce (12) ed with no less interest by the Chiness, E. L. Bhodes and M. M. Mans (18) «. That interest. I have little doubt, will grow Lieut. Col. Nicholson and
Ifont-Col rather than diminish
Crosse (27), d)
K. E. Greig and J. W. Paton (29) v. Pay Cozu Boucher and Lieut
EH. Delphin (29)
Legation...aga
MR. BURKILL'S SPEECH.
tientlemen :-The Association of British
W. B. A. Moore and E. J. Valentine-
Com. Beckwith and Lieut. Hake
(8). G. C. Moxon and E. Birket (
RM. Smith and C. A. Poc} (9) v. E. F. Aucott and W. B. Cornaby (28).
RE. O. Bird and J. G. Fiecher (96) WD. Kraft and E. T: Singor (23).
Forsyth and F. P. Grove (25), (29) v.
R. L. Wodehouse and P. G. de Para vicini (7) T. W. Hill and R. &
ferrison (8).
lath and 2nd rounds to played off by December Gib
In conclusion, gentlemen, let me thank you again for your welcome. I recognize in that welcome a tribute not to me per- sonally, but to the position which for the time being I have the honour to though I fear that with my four months (98) W. S. Brown and 5 one- experience of Chins 1 am but a poor sub (28) stimate for your last year's President with EF. Carrall and D. M. Larking (20) his 40 years acquaintance with this counGQ, B. Culley and M. H. Tur try Bus you may rest assured that the (38)
J. L. Crockett and R. A Camidge I was working in the Foreign Office at ever-failing interest which Sir John tock Cation of his willingness to be present: the time of your conference Inst November for in Ching has become commercial post and it also takes this opportunity of and as I read the minutes in London ion
become a tradition which extending very hearty welcome from little thought that I should have the bon by His Majesty's Legationed for all time. the Association to H. A. Commander-in our of being present when next you met, Chief ni the China Station, Vice Admiral but I can assure you my interest could In formally opening the Conference, the Sir Alexander, Duff, K.C.B. and ex- hardly have been greater had I forescen presses its appreciation of the interest my presence here today. The minutes of CAM Laid-Your Excellenties and shown in the Arceiation's affairs by mo the last conference will stand as an abiding Chambers of Commerce in China and distinguished an officer.
record of thoughtful and constructive work In doing so he said. On the first ovca conceived according to the best traditions of Hongkong enters into its second year to sion that this conference act, a year ago, our race. His Majesty', Government had a rabo vitality had with an increased it was honoured with the presence of that under consideration at that time the whole membership, as since our formation as the distinguished si reprefentative of Els question of the solidarity of British com Conference held last year two new British 3rd round to be played off by December Majesty's Government, Sir John Jordan, ualties throughout the world; and I can Chambers of Commerce have been formed, 20th
one at Dainy, whoge delegate Mr Thomp 4th round to be played off by Januar who 19
moying well earned retire ure you that those who srero study son are glad to welcome, and one at 30th day
the meet, but whose unrivalled knowledge and the question were deeply impressed by
Thingtao, whose selfvity and lip on a Sem-final round to be played off by ripe experience of China and Far Eastern very real evidence of the solidarity
darity existing vital, if contentious, subject has been of January 10th affairs we all hope, will not be lost
read your draft agenda for the great assistance to the Association. We British nation, but will still be used by I
Final round to be played off by January the Foreign Office in an advisory capacity present conference and I see there are some regret that they have no delegate present 176
(applause) To-day we are glad to see subjects which were before you last year. today but a resolution that stands in their the fresh link then forged between our Op
Currency Reform and the res representing Chefoo Legation in Pexing and the Associated Brito record, ear thers is not much progress name will be presented by Mr. Railton who tish Chambers of Commerce in China and moval of Inland Taxation aro seo of the The working of the Association Hongkong, added to and strengthened by fundamental questions which vitally affect Chambers of Commerce in China and Hong regard to snified taxation
-have proved cordially welcom this further evidence of whether foreign or Chinese. As regards justified its existence We the deep interest which our Minister and the latter I cannot help feeling that we ne serta pen to released last year was backed up by a d officals - Peking have always shown in must find some practical way of thorng the as you have just heard from My chich, Hare Marca Law, drawn up by the shaf Chinese that the abolition of inland taxa as have from Mr. Clare al Chamber and the China-Association Idd not think the value of the personal tion is not as difficult as it seems on the has taken the greatest interest in its work. It was sent home to the Foreign Office and, contact with our Legation thus established, surface and that it sold pay all con- circuls on teh adrese read be understand, has resulted in the Band, despatch addressed by His of Trade drawing up proposals of its own and of the increasing knowledge of each cerned.
The same applies to Currency Reform. Hojesty's Chargé d'Aires, Reku, gham, they are sending out to us for our other, cas possibly be overstimated, nor can
Consul General and Consuls comment, de too high a tribute, be paid to the success The currency of the country, which I am
to include already achieved by tho, new system of told was showing signs of progress last year, in Chine for communication to the British We are equally ta
amongst the tangible results of our work Commercial Secretaries whorever estabas shifted back under the disorder of this business community, liated, a system, which it is most desirable summer, but the very fact that it has done BATISH GOVERNMENT'S CONGRATULATIONS. the Dangerolls Drugs Act whereby com should be extended at the earliest possible so has accentuated the strength of public The formation of British Chambers of from September 1st is your the moment to the other important, spheres opinion and I can only hope that the com- Commerce in China, and their union last opium, medicinal opium, morphía, herain already advocated at last year's confering your will ce some definite step taken year, in the Association of British Cham and cocaine will be prohibited except under towards the establishment of a Contral bers of Commerce in China and Hongkong license. On this question you will hear We are happy too, in being able to flint in Shanghai, the ground for which had been followed with the closest interes more during the course of our discussions. welcome," I think for the first time in this I was recently told by the Minister of by His Majesty = Government. The work and so I need not dwell on in part of the world to a business conference. Finance has already been acquired. A and influence of the Chambers, both indivi- I would refer also, and with very great
ditinguished a representative of our unified currency for the whole country Nary as Admiral Don would be an unmized blessing for over
who connection between the two le not body
British importers and the Chinese Provinces.
Then there is the question of Trade
theprsence of your Excellency, and every mercantile interest in this country kong during the past year, has fully Marks. As you all know the resolution
ence
trade
dually and collectively, cannot fail to be of the highest value to British manufacturing and mercantile interests and to British
import into or export from England or
pleasure to the improvement which has taken place in the salaries of H. M. Co ular Hervice in Chins (Applause.) On last year and in the representationston made wo had the hearty support of Chins Association, which had also take the matter up
THE NEW EFIOILYCY, P
tackle questions that interest them in their corporate capacity. That, to my mind,
at least is important a result of the formation of the Association as any victory.
aty particular direction. Our Associa tion unables us to mobilize public opinion bear on any question that affects our com men interests
so widely separated za appears on the stressNS, IN CHINA, generally, and in the mince of this question also there was on face, indeed, galiemen, but for the heroic I see. you are to discuss the question of His Majesty's Government a continuance of endurance as well as the magnificent deeds the Russian and ex-German concessions at united and combined effort is essential of our Navy all over the world, it is doubt Hankow, and Tiemaid I had no intended our commercial position is to be maintained. ful if this conference would be meeting to to say anything on this subject as co Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for I am accordingly desired by His day, (applause) and it saying this doing under ths category of political issue Foreign Affairs to express to the Repre not for a moment disparage the victory about which by a long standing and very sentives of the Commercial. Communities Now it was said last year I baliovo-I won by our glorious army RACK sound Foreign Office ruling His hisjesty's
PaRoe hath her Victories no less than representatives are debarred from airing in Chins the earnest hope of His Majesty's was not here myself but I heard the remark War and to-day we rejaleo.in welcoming their flows in public, but the day before Government that co-operation initiated with when I got back to China that if wa the White Enige back to these water I left for Shanghai at an interview with such success last year will bo zealously achieved no more than 10 per cent of what where for many years its display has moant the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His developed. His Majesty's Government we tried for at the first Conference we should so much to British Interests in China Excelency invited me to tell the confer look with confidence to all British Mer be doing very well. I think we may say I know that it is the ardent desire of ence that the Chinese Government had so chante and Manufacturers Representatives that we have certainly touched that figure all of our const port settlements that, we or intention to cause the alighted in China to lend continued and whoichear For you cannot judge of the effects of where it is posible our flag may be, injury to British interests by their action od support to the Chambers of Commerce Conferences of this kind by particular shown more often by such visits as that under the Presidential Mandate in sub- and to do everything in their power to rosulls alone. You must also gave credia recently paid by the China-Squadronstituting Chinese for Russian authority in advance a movement which is vitally unces for the increased effofoner and ochelon to Hankow where the welcome given You the Russian concession, and if ever I had sary as much in imperial interests with which Britor in Chiste can now sir must have convinced you, not only of any reason to complain that British in their own, their delight in seeing you again interests, were being adversely affected, ho I think that the work done during the these waters after the strenuous days that would always be ready to listen sym- are gone, but of all that the British Bag pathetically with a view to meeting the past year, onlminating as it has in this has always stood for in the protection of difficulty I think, gentlemen, it may be second assembly justifies the view which of opportunity for all, in this part of the add that I propose to take his Excellency will take some of the concrete- results «
the work first. The resolution passad laat et his word. HONGEONG NEED OF.
fruit. The Chinese have moved in the matter of establishing & Mist in Shanghal very welcome. It is further indication, they are negotiating for, if not already if any was needed, of his continued intercet bought, a site and for materials and they are with your approval, Gentlemen, mos
in the Association. дго believed to be much more inclined to com sidor favourably the question of foreign sage will be seat from this Association of fal wireless station," which can connect I will only refer to two other subjects supervision than they were. As the result British Chambers of Commerce in China with India on the one hand and. Honolulu which are upon your agenda, namely, plum of asther resolution passed last year, the and Hongkong now. in Conference express on the other which during peacetimes and the New Consortium, a Chinese bare also made a more in the mat ng our deep appreciation for the benour, shall be available for commercial purposes. In regard to the former, as you alter of Likin. On question, so intricate he has done an a
I am aware that the special commis know, His Majesty Government made as this one is so much bound up with me CAST OF ME. SHAW, IN BONDS of Fo 100 each issued at pain on this subject has recently adva-sacrifices of revenue entailing vast adrain pance, we cannot expect rapid progress. There is subjoot which I have bot eated a Baion connecting with Singapore, ratite changes which are evidences of our As long as we have evidence that there micked upot, and it is one in which the AT BEST payable twice a your on 16th and December 16th
Interest payable twine yourly, on Jans 16th but we feel, sir, that with the competition good faith to Chins and to the world and has been some progress and that that pra keenest interest is taken, the case of 112 June and 16th December first semi-annmál þun
that must be faced in these days from of our earnest desire to abolish all truflo gress is due to the Association's efforts, C." Shaw. For special ressons, E-pro- interent to be paid on 16th June, 1981. First coupon due on June 18th, 1921 anions already possessing infinitely more in the drug. It must not be forgotten that we can be content. Some months ago the fer to say nothing publicly until my closing Applications will be received from October 20th, powerful stations, it is vital to Imperial, and China als made groat sacrifices when she Chinese beld meetings in various parts of address en Saturday morning (Applause.) Applications will be received by the HANQUE
national, as well as rada interests, that destroyed oxisting stocks of opium in the the country and of these Sig Jobs Jordan Gentlemen, I brg to propose EN L'INDO-CHINE from the 20th October, up to November 25th by the
really powerful station should be erected country Unfortunately political unrest reported to the Foreign Office on February That the Conference go into Committee, to the 25th November nexk
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at: the earliest possible moment at Hang, has caused a recrudesence of the cultiva this year and I now quote from his that H M Commercial Boorotary to Lega BRODGERS, kong and, thas to erect a less powerful tion and sale of opium in this country, but despatch that they were the first serious tion Mr. Archibald Rose, C.I.E preside slation would be, wantor waste of public I believe that public opinion both in China attempt on the part of the Chinese Govern and that meeting and discussions be episo money, as well as a betrayal of imperial and in the British Empire is pledged to ment to meet the views both of foreign to all members of the Chambers repre October 15th, 1920.3 1636
the ultimate elimination of the opium evil. (Continued at font of next column).
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life, property and fair trade, with equality of interest to you to hear this and I may His Majesty's Government has take rapidly and thoroughly and to bring it to world.(Applause) igro de via deill not weary you by commenting on Jear on Currency Reform bas borne good The message Sir Joha Jordan has sent is
Representing Hongkong, as I have the all the proposed resolutions. There are honour to do, sir, I cannot help referring many experts among you who will state in to one question which vitally interests a more practical way than I can their views Hongkong, but which none-the-less involves and their suggestions for constructive work. the whole of our interests in China,
I refer to the establishment of a power.
Linterests.
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