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ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS AND DEALERS OF HONGKONG
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the Association of Exporters and Dealers of Hongkong was held at the offices of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. The chair was taken by Mr. Jeha Robertson, who was supported by Mesurs. A. W. Van Andelt, Vice-Chair Inan, O. Eager, J. L Alves, S. M. Churn, Fung Kung On, and the acting Secretary of the Association (Mr. M. F. Key).
The finns represented were:-Messrs. J. M. Alves & Co. (Mr. J. M. Alves), Arnhold & Co, Ltd. (Mr. R. Monteith Webb), Dodwell & Co. Ltel. (Mr. F. Syme Thompson). Fung Tang (Mr. Fung Kung On), W. R. Grace & Co. (Mr. E. H. Nilson), Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd. (Mr. P Baker), Gilman & Co., Ltd. (Mr. B. Q. Bliker). Geria Drevard & Co. (Mr. C F Hoagelet), W. A. Hannibal & Co. (Mr. John Robertson), Holland China Trading Co. (Mr. A. W. Van Andel), W G. Humphreys & Co. (ME E. Has phreys), Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd. (Mr.). Eager), W. R. Loxley & Co. MW. Pattendes). Lepack Co. Ltd (Mr. M. Haptista). Maxim & Co (Mr. J. Ribeiro), A. H. Moulder & Co.. Ltd. Mr. Wong Of Kut), J. M. da Rocha
Our request for reasons for adverse Arbitration Awards of the Gegeral Pro- dace Brokers' Association in London is another subject which we have pressed at intervals during the last ten years. Towards the end of last year members received a circular setting forth the posi tion to date. You were informed that the utmost concession which it has been possible to extract is that in alatest every case where arbitrators are asked. for their "reasons they are quite willing to write an informal letter without pre- judice, stating their reasons."..
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While not agreeing that this concession adequately meets the reasonable request. of China shippers, the Committee noti- Sed members and asked them to write in if they experienced any diffenity in obtaining informal statements of reasons. The concession made by the Produce Brokers' Association is obviously of little use to firms having no agents in Lon- don. Their case has been represented to the London Chamber of Commerce and we are promised that. if possible, some thing will be done for them "So far. however, no further communication has been received.
You will note that we have also sup- ported representations by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce in favour of a force mujere clauses in the contract forms of the Produce Brokers"" Associa tion in respect of C.I.F. Sales, also
& Co. (Mr. J. M. da Rocha), David urging modification of the constitu. Sassoon & Co. Ltd. (Mr. R. E Green-tion of the Association so as to include Smith), Thoresen & Co. (Mr. S., Berg Fall sections of trades and not brokers Union Trading Co., Ltd. (Messrs. . .only. Churu and F. Bemedios), Barry Wicking & Co. (Messrs, H. Owen Hughes and S Pinna).
Your Committee was glad to reader the Chamber of Commerce assistance in making such enquiries as were possible into an allegation by the New York Metal Exchange to the effect that par- cels of Chinese ti were showing on analysis, a lower tin content than usual Unfortunately, the New York Metal Ex- change never responded to the request that they should send us samples of the shipments complained of, in order unt proper investigation might he made t this end. I associate myself completely with the comments of the Chairman of the Chamber last Monday on this subject.
The CHARMAS said:" Although, as stated by my predecessor in the chair at the last annual meeting, the year 19 opened with a distinctly improved de mand, both from Europe and America. for South China produce, the promise of better things was scarcely maintained. owing partly to unsettled conditions on the Continent of Europe, and still more, to civil disorder in the Canton Delta, which has resulted in supplies of the principal articles of expart being both high in price and searce in- quantity. We are rightly concerned here in Hongkong at the pre- valence of piracy, but I doubt if we all realise how serious and menacing is the. interference by brigands with the trading operations of native craft throughout the whole Canton Delta. Downright piracy and the levy of blackmail in the form of quotation given by one firmly in regard to each item, we cow collect conduct-onay together constitute the gravest haixdicap to the trade in quotations from a considerable number of firms and are thus able to arrive at which we are engaged and I should like figures which more fully represent the. to endorse the remarks of the Chairman prevailing prices. This method entails a of the Chamber of Commerce, the other day, on the subject of the urgent neces- good deal more work for the Secretariat, sity for a considerable increase in Naval hut the results I think you will rec, Patrais, as the most effective method of justify the extra trouble. protecting commerce and ensuring some- ting like normality in the passage of
cargo.
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Coming to matters more strictly within the purview of this Association, may say that, as regards the ice trule, the period under review has been rather dis ainting. The demand from our prin- Stutes of cipal outlets-the Lited America, South Amerien and the West Tudies-has been, on the whole, extrenie: ly poor, with the result that only a land to month business matérialized.
American and Cuban buyers are appar- ently still Ending it to their advantage to place the bulk of their orders direct with Saigon, and it is reasonable to assume therefore that they can buy rice for shipment from that port at a much lower price than in Hongkong
of about $1.00 per picul in September. This advance was to some extent due to the Japanese gatastrophe, at the main reason is probably to be found in the active demand from Canton and other nearly markets in consequence of the extensive damage done to the native evops, by typhoons and floods.
Special consideration has been given during the year to making the infom a- tion furnished to the Chamber of C-2- merce for publication in its Market Report" under the heading, Export Prices, more useful. Instead of suptly-
In view of the great importance to trade interests of the British Empire Exhibition, your Committee decided to provide an Exhibit of South China Pro- dice for display in the Hongkong Sec tion. British members of the Associa tion combined in the production of a handbook to accompany this exhibit There is every reason to believe that the trade of the Colony as a whole will share in the benefits to trade which must ac erue from an enterprise of such inagni- tude as the forthcoming Exhibition at Wembley.
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INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS. INTERESTING RACING AT HAPPY VALLEY,
His Excellency
It is ungceessary, I think, for ine to comment here upon other matters which have been considered by the Committee during the past year, but I would like, on their behalf, to record our sincere appreciation of "the support and assist- ance we have received from the Scare-which, while not enriching them, leaves tarist during that period. In this con-
us poor indeed. As an explanation of The Chairman of the Chamber of
nection I would refer particularly to the
the increase shown by Government atatis- Commerce, commenting on statements impending departure on leave of Mr. D.
tics I suggest the increased importation that Hongkong's rice trade is being ser-K. Blair, who since its inception, has
of rice from Saigon, Rangoon and Bang-
The annual inter-school sports were ously affected by direct shipment from the exporting enuntries, mentioned that worked and assisted to build up this
with that characteristic uk was due to the severe damage done Hongkong imported and exported rather Association
to the decreased acreage of rice planta- was a very large attendance of school About more "rier in 1923 than in 1932 or 1921. loyalty and energy which has won for to the crops by typhoons and foods; also held at Happy Valley yesterday. There
tion in South: China directly caused by children present, estimated at
close Neverthelem, as
some of our members him the esteem and admiration of com well know, an important part of the rice inercial as well as social circles. Coni-
five competing schools, Diocesan Boys* trade has been lost to the Colonymittees, past and present, together with political troubles, nod the consequent 1,500. Racing throughout was very
St. Paul's refer to the import of rice from Siam all Members of this Association, learned diversion of part of the volume of our and the spirit of competition between the and Saigon and its re-grading and ex-
with the deepest regret of his breakdown export business in that direction.
I notice in the Report that the Cou-School, Queen's College, port to other countries. That the total in health, and wil, I am sure, join with statisties do not indicate the decrease is me in expressing our profound apprecia-mittee took the view that the packing of College, St. Stephen's College, and St. adequate, provided there is reasonably rivalry. The Governor's shield, awarded to the school gaining the most points was due. I understand, to the fact that the tion of his services and in wishing him cassia oil exported from Hoogkong is Joseph's College, was one of keen friendly
Carefu handling en route. My own ex- trade between Hongkong and Canton and a complete and speedy return to health. peighbourhood has been larger during Your Committee has appointed" 31r.
pericace is that canisters frequently ar- won by St. Paul's College, the other four the year under review.
Key to act during Mr. Blair's" absence.
rive in New York in poor shape and while being awarded points in the following Mr. Key bas already proved most useful I was there I made a suggestion to in-order: St. Joseph's College, St. Ste- Local prices for rice were well main- to as and we are sure he will carry on porters as to the advisability of using phen's College, Queen's College and the tained daring the first eight months of the work to your entire satisfaction. iron drums, with the result that consider Diocesan Boys' School.
the Governor honoured the sports meet- the year, but there was a sudden jumpe The accounts, I think, call for Doable business has been done with much
special comment. 1. now her to propose satisfaction to all concerned. I hope ing with his presence, and at 4.30 p.m. presented the shield to the winning school that the Report and Accounts as printed these observations will be helpful to be adopted and, after the motion, has Exporters generally, and I would like to amidst great rejoicing on the part of heen seconded, I shall be glad to answer, add soure, comments on divergent methods the scholars of St. Paul's. His Excellency to the best of my ability, any questions of assay. The Government Analyst in commented on the presence this year af which members may desire to ask.
longkong. draws samples from all the St Joseph's College at the sports, Mr. J. M. DA ROCHA, in seconding the tina, drums, or containers and from the school which did not compete last year. adoption of the report and accounts, said: collective samples he tests. the oil for St. Joseph's College had the proud dis
In tinetion of winning both the senior and. Mr. Chairoan and Gentlemen, beg to percentage of cinnamic aldehyde. second the adoption of Report and Ac- New York, however, a sample from each junior team races. counts and in doing so I should like to container is separately analysed; natur congratulate the Committee of the Asso- ally, the results do not agree and claims Crap prospects in the exporting counciation on a useful year of work and to are lodged with shippers, Furthermore, tries are good, so that, unless the unfore express on behalf of the general hody the Hongkong method involves henting seen happened, we are assured of amfile of arcyphers que appreciation of their the oil for four hours, whereas the uncthod
services,
followed in New York does not occupy It in for the supplies in 1324.
Perhaps, I may be permitted to com more than 15 minutes. The report which is in your hands
ment upon the referrnec from the chair experts to iny which method is the bet contains further correspondence on sub-
to the Government statistics of the rice ter, but one would like to see standard- jects to which may predecessor in the trade of the Colony. Although the totalisation of analysis throughout the world. chair made reference last year. 1 very business in rice was larger than in 102 I note a reference in the Report, also much regret that the Consular charges or 1021 it is nevertheless true that Hong to the arbitrary imposition of a catro in respect of goods shipped to Peru have kong has lost a considerable share of the spective ten per cent, tax on firecrackers not yet been refunded, although it is now Cuban, West Indies; American and South by the nuthorities in Canton, two years since they were erroneously African rice business. This is mainly due charged to exporters here. You will re- member that the Tariff of Consular Fees to the fact that the Steamship Com- Was suddenly increased without notice, pies, principally the Shipping Board and a refund was claimed in respect of vessels, are calling at the producing cen shipments contracted for before never tres in Saigon and Bangkok, and offer tain slate, The Hongkong General Chaming, the same if not a lower rate of freight for rice Rs from Hongkong Efforts were ber of Commerce, at our request, took made to secure a differentini aa between up the question with the Colonial Gov- Hongkong and the Southern Ports but crmuent and diplomatic action followed.
I am sure all members of the Associa The rightfulness of the claim was most the rate fixed by the Freight Conference
was too trifling to affect our position in heartily endorse what you have said, politely admitted hat, I am sorry to say. A valualde portion of the Colony's trader. Chairman, with regard to the very gentleren, that is as far as we have got.has, thus been sacrificed by the steam valuable services of Mr. Blair and we If it is your wish, the incoming Com witter, I have no doubt, will press the ship companies' adoption of policy, join with you in wishing him a speedy
(Continued at foot of next column) recovery of health,
At the close of the year the market was still ruling fairly firm as the demand from the neighbouring districts had not been satisfied...
mitter once more,
This
threatened a dislocation of the trade and”
a complete stoppage of deliveries by the manufacturers and a consequent default
The officials were:-
Starter. Mr. JC. Fleteber. Judges Messrs. A. H. Crook, W. Kay, C. Boucher, W. L. Handyside, Rev. E. K Quick, Rev, Bro. Cassian, Mesar. A Bower, G. Hughes, and J. E. Warner
Clerks of the Course.-Messra. C. E Thomas and S. S. Leung.
Timekeepers-Mesurs. A. F., Dome," Ralston and J. L. MacPherson.
Storers-Messrs. P. J. Price and D. Trafford.
Referee.-Mr. R.: C. Witchell. Hon. Secretary-Mr. E. G. Stewart.
With these remarks, I beg to second on the part of the exporters, but I am the Resolution.
The election of the following as ment- glad to any that the burden of the levy. was ultimately divided, by agreement; hors of the General Committee was pro between the manufacturers, the Chinese posed by Mr. E. HUMPHREYS, and second- dealers, the exporting houses and the ed by Mr. S. Bene, and carried un- foreign buyers..
animously-Messrs. J. Robertson (Chair man), B. Monteith Webb (Vice-Chair- man), A. W. Van Andel. O. Fager, F Syne Thompson, A. D. Barretto, J. 24. Alves and Fung. Kong Un.
This concluded the business before the meeting