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DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 1924
THE CHINA ASSOCIATION. "THE POLITICAL, SITUATION.
ANNUAL MEETING IN LONDON.
The annual meeting of the Chinh Association was held in the offices of the and O. Steam Navigation Co, Ltd.. 123, Leadeċhall Street, London.
THE ANNUAL REPORT
"I do not think that many of the lot' holders in the smaller ports have agreed
FINANCE AND, UNHEAT. to the terms offered by the Governineat,
In looking back upon Chinese affairs though our or two have have done so in order to enable them to rebuild for urgent during the past year, it is difficult to see reasons" It would appear as though Mr. any material improvement in the poli Jowett has transposed the figures, but as
tical situation. Constant changes and is willing to receive a deputation on the general instability still continue to be subject, the opportunity will be taken of the outstanding features both the Central
trand Provincial Governments.. asking him to explain his statement,
EC., on July 3rd. Mr. David Landale, chairman of the Association. presided, and minöngst those present were the Bt.. Hon. Sir John Jordan, P.C., CLC.MG., etc., Lt-Gen Sir George Macdonogh, KC.B. KCMG.. te., Sir Gershom Stewart, K.BE. Sir James H. Stewart- Lockhart, K.C.M., Major R. B. Denny,of Dr. . Marriott and Messrs. F. Anderson, I. I. Joseph, D. C. Rutherford, Adams Oran, T. II. Whitehead, EA Stanton, F. Salinger, L. N. Leefe, J. R. Michael S. II. Michael. A. M. Townsend, H. J. Stockton, Byron Bregan, 1. G. Simms. W. G. Fratt. II. D. Jones, R. HM, G. A. Richardson, W. Fisher. II. W. Dady. "Ceorge B. Dodwell, 0. T. Cousins, W. B. Kennett, W. N. Eleone. Robert Carr, H. A. d. Marray. J. S. Haskell, H. A. Ottewell, L. A. Deat, and FL. C: Wilcox." Secrétar
TRADE MARKS.
If any-
CULTURAL RELIEF WORK. NO MONOPOLY. BY JAPAN'S
FOREIGN OFFICE.
COOPERATION WITH CHINA.
With reference to the cultural relief
undertakings in China as projected by Japan. M. Deubehl, firector of thy Asiatic Bureau of its Foreign Office, who
The fact that the Cultură) | Relief
is to he hoped that eventually some reathing, the power and influence of the jis in charge of the said work states: sonable terras of renewal of these leases Peking Governynt is inore limited and will be offered.
restricted as regards futemal affairs that | Office, which conducts the business-reld- was the case a year ago, The discuiontive to the undertakingse in question, The position as regards the registration and weakness of the Government has been is affiliated with the Foreign Offer has, traile marks in China is also a very accompanied by a continues of anrost it appears, incitentally given rise to the unsatisfactory one. The Chinese Govern- and disturbances throughout the country, wrong impression that the Foreign Office t have promulgated a law which then many cases involving foreign interests is going to monopolize the undertakings, British Government is unable to recognise and security. The finngeial situation This is not, however, the case, the fact until some essential safeguards are intro. becoming more and more strained as far being that it is simply for the sake of duced. The chief objections to the low as the credit of the Government is conconvenience that the Foreign Office is in as it stands are that the provisions for red. Typical, instanes of the uncem charge of the undertakings, because the C.dealing with the settlement of disputes promising antiade of the Chinese Gov-works are being undertaken by a fand ernment may be noticed 'in the conditions specially earmarked for that purpose and catruach upon our extra-territorial rights
claimed in competion" with the retrocesofeayed, from the State coffers in ar ander existing treaties, alsa that regissian of Weisiwei. In spite of their cordance with the provisions of the Law tration by a Bureau which is not properly formal undertaking to deal equitably for the Special Account... The Govern equipped with expert knowledge would with just clims for compensation arising ment is fully aware that the undertakings..... afford little if any protection. The fees or of the transier and the liberal terms an ofan important nature and ought to are very nigh, and in time to come are offerest by H.M. Government, there is no be conducted on a periaanent basis. It The secretary (Mr. M. .C. Wilens) apt to lend to registration for revenue; evidence of reciprocity on the Chinese has no intention whatsoever to monpolize having read the notice convening the 1, is much to be regretted that the Chi-site. Apparently in political circles in the undertakings to itself, but it in Ander meeting,
nese Government does not place the regis China, for the time being, antagnis the "elief that they ought to be nducted The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen,-Thetration of trade marks under the super-to foreigu interests in looked upon
in compliance with the advicek by an repors and areounts have been in your vision of, the Inspector-Gëñeral of Cus- à safer bid for popularity amongst those Advisory Council to be formed by hands for some days, and with your yer-coms, as agreed under the Mackay Treaty sections upon which politicians rely for selected mutale of inen, including a fow mission. I will take them as read. Your The accounts have been audited by Mr. support rather than the cultivation of Governments officials, and has "practically" ". Committee regret that they are male to Salinger, and, I think, require no escordial relations with friendly Power; terued one. record any improvement in the politientplanation. Our subscriptions did not | bat fierhaps the course of events may shqe errtain etion of the people appar.". situation in China. No steps, as far as quite cover our expenses, and further that this actitude has its disadvantages.ently thinks that the afdertakings, are we know, are being taken by the three contributions will be welcome, With and that it is not a very farsighted being projected in China, because China military leaders to compose their difer- these remarks, gentlemen, I beg to pro- policy in view of the dangerous situation is a lower stage of civilization as.com.. epees and establish a Central Govern pose the adoption of the report and in which is placed,
pared with Japan.and they are on this ment. Trade generally has been much accounts.
Finance-In spite of the chaotic poli-|
|arvount" no1 a little exasperated. Than hampered by piracy and the general un-
Mr. H. II. JOSEPH: I have much pleatical conditions in the Provinces and a
The proposed. rest"in the countrys
That so huge a sure in seconding the resolution that the weak Central Government, the Maritime pression is also trong
undertakings tro to be undertaken volume of business is transacted in spite report and accounts be adopted. It does but with an effective 3 per cent, duty it Customs Revenue was fully maintained,
mig d-rís, thirn," it is true, and to of the existing conditions speaks folumes not require any comment from roe, he would not have her unreasonable to ex-capacious dissentients this may mean that "for the energy and perseverance of bi- cause the Chairman has very fully put pret & greater result than was actually the undertakings are being aimed at aese traders, and foreshadows what might before you the position in which the be done under more favourable cirem- Society now finds itself.
achieved. Only the able administration doing something hyn country, which "has of the great organisation and its power,
stances,
In addressing you fast year I pointed. out that believed that an offer by the Great Powers to mediate would be wel- conto.
Since then we have had more than
The resolution was carried unanimously without further comment.
ELECTION OF PRESİDENT AND COMMITTEN
*
so far, to control the Customs Revenue higher civilzation, in and for a coun- has enabled these result to be obtained. try which has not. This is, however, an contrasting sharply with the "obstruction absolutely useless dissension. Japan has and interference of provincial authorities
The CHARMAN: The next losiness is that faced the collection of the Salt Rever taken into account the" question one instance of a European country being the election of a President for the ensuing matter for criticism, however, which of the two countries has the higher wet upon its feet by the assistance of the
year, and I am glad to say that Sir John regards the administration of the of the lower civiliation. She hases the League of Nations, but these results basefardan has agreed to act as President Customs Berenue is the deisina to apply present project on the appreciation of the heen altained by the acceptance of the advice given in the spirit in which it was knowledge of China, and the interest he domestic dalits without regard to thong-standing Chinese civilization, and it for another year. (Applause) His great the surplus to China's internal and offered. It is to be hoped that the Great takes in all matters that come before the claims of foreign creditors.
in her intention to help the Chinowe Powers concerned will before long turn Committee are of great value to the Asso- their attention to China, for I know of eiation, and I am quite sure that you will confusion and insecurity of foreign life culture so far faintained by them. Japan Extraterritoriality-The greater the people consolidate and further elevate the no larger or more promising seld in which unanimously elect him again. (Applause.) and property in Chisa, the more usist- to find employment for the many factories
Mr. F. ANDERSON: It is merely a form out brenines the demand of a section of has an intention whatsoever „to, conduct of this country. But in advocating media ality, but I have great pleasure in second. foreign education Cainese to obtaif some the proposed Laboratories and Musenins tion on the part of the Powers in ordering this.
modification of the exterritorin régime
with
over
;
NAVAL NOTES.
of
Lieut. R. R. Lyle has bon appoinud
to hasten the establishment of a Central The resolution was carried unanimously. and secure jurisdiction over all "forig. independently of China, but is determi Government in China it necessary to The CHAIRMAN: The next business is Pers sound a
Amid the hopeless confusion the 10 build and maunge them in consulta- nute of warning think that the time has come for any man, and Hon. Treasurer.
ede at the election of a Chairman, Vice-Chair- Peking Government is engaged in draw- tion with, ar with the co-operation of
China' modification of the Treaties under which Mr. F. ANDERSON: I have very much up elaborate codes and regulations
view to convincing Foreign **The proposal that a Council of Dele foreigners reside in China and under pleasure in proposing the election of the Powers that China is how in a position gates or au Advisory Councis to be forme which foreign trade is carried on in that following members as Chairnun, Vice-to assume" jurisdiction
theired by Chinese and Japanese scholars anch .country.
Chairman, and Hon. Treasurer for the nationals and, that they may safely experts be established in Chiun, in order Our views upon extra-territoriality are
scar-that Mr. L. N. Leefe be elected as abandon, or materially modify, the to assist the anthorities concerned by a clearly set out in the report, and I can not too strongly emphasise the concludsuing year.
Chairman of the Association for the Tranty rights on which their trading ope- presentation of views or suiviera as po
(Applause.) I am glad to rations have been conducted for so many gards the conduct of business is being ing paragraph, which renda, bina see from the reception you have given to years, and on which the security of their fayaarably considered. What ought to wishes to modify her present interna- his name that you are of the same opinion immense vested interests entirely depends, be taken into necount is that the under tional status, her first duty is to put her that I am-that a more desimble man The issue of portentous volumes of legal taking are still at the threshold, and the house in grder, and then, following the could not be appointed. I have niso plea-enactments will carry little weight with Tokyo Government has not as yet formed example of the neighbouring Empire of sure in moving that Sir Gershon Stewart any one acquainted with the situation in any definite plan. The necessity Jajan, to undergo a long course of pre K.BE, be appointed Vice-Chairman. China. If China wishes to modify her Cline's co-operation is fully realized, and paration, not merely in remodelling ber(Applause.) The same, remark appli to present international status, her first in order to achieve this end the Tokyn" legislation, but in training officials who the acceptance of his naine. i also pro-duty is to put her house in order and Government will in time exchange views, can he trusted to Have it honestly en- forced."
pose that Mr. R. Chatterton Wilcox he then, following the example of the neigh. with the Chinese people, so that the un- elected Hon. Treasurer. (Applause.) bouring "Empire of Japan, to undergo a dertakings in question will be conducted CROWN LEASES.
Mr. H. D. C. JONES seconded the resolu-long course of preparation, act merely in such a matter as to bur satisfactory in As you will rather from the report, an tion, and it was carried unanimously. remodelling her legislation, but in train both. unfurtunate position has been reached in Mr. W. Adams ORAM: 1 bave wouching officials who can be trusted to hivo the negotiations for the renewal of Crown pleasure in proposing that the following it honestly enforced leases in contain Treaty Ports. We were gentlemen form the General Committee Opium, The negotiations for the led to believe that the officials at the for the year 1924-1925: Viscount Inchcape, euforcement of the 1912 Convention con Foreign Offee recognised that H. 3. Gov- Rt. Hon. Sir John Jordan, P.C., tinue to make slow progress at Geneva.
to the fagship farkins for duty with ernment, in acquiring the original lease G.C.M.G., etc., Lieut. General Sir George The question is greatly complicated by of the land from the Chinese Government, Macdonogh, K.C.B, KC. M. G., Sir Wal- the widespread recrudescence of opium China Squadron for Fleet physical were merely acting in a fiduciary capacity ter C. Hillier, K.C.M. G., C.B., Sir Alfred cultivation in China. This present a pro recrrational duties from the date of joining. Lieut. Lyle was appointed a in the interests of those who wished to Dent, K.C.M.C., Sir Gershom Stewart, blem with which no outside influence can require land for the purposes of the con- K.B.E., Sir J. Stewart
Lockhart, hope to cope, and unless some reform av cadet in 1907, and reached his pre- duct of tacir business. Since the acces K.C.M.G.. Sir Frederick Bourne, C.LG, movement comes from within, of which sat rank in September, 1916. He eye- sion of Mr. MacDonald's Government to Major W. S. Nathan, C.M., Mr. F. there is little indication at present, it is cialised in physical training some years power, however, a decision has been ar- Anderson, Mr. Byron Brenan, M.G., to be feared that all the suppression work, und saw much services with destroyers rived at that full advantage should be Mr. J. S. Bruce, Mr. George R. Dodwell, of previous years will have been done during the late war.. taken of the wording of the present Mr. W. Fisher, Mr. J. S. Haskell," Mr. in vain, and that China's last condition Linal-Condr. C. R. Thompson, who Crown leases, and as large a sum Roht. H. Hill, Mr. "W. B. Kennett, Mr. will be no better than the first.
will join the Titualu ut, Hongkong, will possible be extracted from the lot holders H. D. C. Jones," Mr. H. H. Joseph. Mr.. Hailways.-The earnings of the Chinese be plated on duty with the sabmarines in for renewal of their leases, and whereas David Landale, Mr. L. N. Leefe, Mr. H. Government Bailways in 1923 were better the China Station, and of which he will the British Government originally assist A. J. Macray, Mr. C. H. Penraa, Mr. II. than in the previous year Military inter have command. This appointment will nd traders to establish, themselves at the W. Robertson, Mr. D. C. Rutherford, Mr.ference with the railways continued have effect from September 1st next. Treaty Ports in order to facilitate their Charles V. Sale. Mr. F. Salinger. Mr. throughout the year to hinder their oper- Limut. Lomdr Thompson was employed in business, a considerable portion of which G. Simms, Mr. H. A. Stewart, Mr. A. Mation. The only new construction which submarine working during the late war, was the marketing of British goods, the Townsend, Mr. A. G. Morey Weale, Mr. has been undertaken has been the con- Government of to day is by this recent T. H. Whitehead, Mr. R. C. Wilcox, Mr.tinuation by Belgian interests of the and commanded the 1 on the China Station in 1920, so that he no stranger decision greatly hampering the expansion FA, G. Wood.
Jung Hai Hailway. of sucb-business. In the House of Com- Major R. B. DENNY scended the resolu Trade Mark Law. The only satisfacto. hie coming duties. mons, on July 16th, Mr. Jowett, the First tion, and it was carried unanimously. " tory solution of the problem would ob- Commissioner of Works, in replying to The CHAIRMAN: That concludes theriously be the promulgation of a Träde Mr. Foot Mitchell, stated that & per cent. business of the meeting, and I thank you Mark Law previously agreed upon be Crown Lenses.--It is greatly to be of the leaseholders had expressed their for your attendance.
tween China and the Powers, which deplored that a satisfactory outcome of "willingness to accept the new term that Mr. D. C. RUTHERFORD: Before we would be made applicable to the Chinese this matter has not been achieved. The per cent. had said nothing, and that separate I should like to move a resolu- by the Chinese Government and to for Cominitten. is led to believe that H.M. only 3 per cent. were opposed. Latinot tion that this Court records its beartyeigners resident in China by their respec- Government is determined on adhering aware, from what source Mr. Jowett ph(appreciation of the services of Mr. Lantive Ciovernments, by means of Orders-in to the scheme involving large payments tained this information, hut we telegraph- dale as Chairman of the Association for Council or other appropriate methods. by existing lessors before renewals can. ed Lo. Tientsin to inquire how the matter the last three years. (Applause) Under The whole situation at present is ex-be granted. stood, because at the instance chiefly of the rules of the Association, this office tremely unsatisfactory. Your Committee Obituary.in the death of Mr. Gundry, the Tientsin Committee we have been can only be held for three years, and Mr. feels that if at the time the law was early in the present year, the Association actively negotiating with the Foreign Landale has filled that position with confirst promulgated it had been possible for sustained a severe hlow, and the General Offee in this matter. The reply that has aiderable satisfaction to the Committee, all the principal foreign Powers to unite Committee wish to record their deep sor- been received this morning from Tientsin and with very great advantage to the in insisting upon proper safeguards for row at the loss of a colleague, so closely reads as follows; Referring to your Association. I am sure that this resol- the protection of foreign interests, their identified with them in the work of the telegram of 17th estimate that Tientsin tion when it in duly secondled-will be masonable requirements might have been Association, since its foundation To Sir.. alone represents fully 30 per cent, total passed unanimously.
conceled by the Chinese Government. Alfred Dent and Mr. Gundry tho Associa value involved; as far as we can asecé- Mr. W. FISHER seconded the resolution, Now that the law lus been in force, so tion owes its inception in 1880. Of a tain only one application for renewal
far as the Chinese are concerned, for large knowledge of the, Chinese, always and the vote was unanimously recorded. made from here, remainder opposed to. The CHAIRMAN: Gentlemen, I thank nearly a year, the position must necesa friend of China, laut by no ficans blind With regard to Hankow, their interests you very much for the kind vote which arily by more difficult to deal with, but to her faulte, Mr. Cuadry was accustomed equally large; they have informed us you have passed and I can assure you it may still be by British and other for to voice his opinions with frankness and nohody has accepted, therefore we esti- that the work. I have done for the Asso-eign merchants are in no way derogatory sovjetion, and having formed his opinion ante Tientsin and Hankow alone. repre- | ciation has been a great pleasure to me. to Chincen interests.
firmly adhered to it." He was a vigorous, sents 60 per cent. dissentients,”
The proceedings then terminated.
terse and trenchant writer.
(Coutiqued on nézt column.)