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KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
ROLLING STOCK."
The following letters were read at the Com mittee Mesting of the Chamber of Commerce on 16th inst
Colonial Secretary's Office,
22nd April, 1908.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MAY 201, 1908)
STAR, FERRY COMPANY,
**LIMITED
ANNUAL MEETING.
A NEW INDUSTRI
TRADE IN TINKED·LARD;
The following memomadam on the' exporta The tenth annual ordinary messing" of the lion of tinned tard under Government guaran
teo"was "considered" ne2 (tha”, lastỹ: Committés” "Star Ferry Co., Ld, was held at the offices of the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.Glu the fore meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
My Colonial Secretary's Office, noon last Wedoesday, forthe purpose ofréceiving
13-May, 1908. Sir-1 am directed to invite an expressionment of account to goh April, 1908, Sir Paulien of your Chamber the cacias-copy ofta
the report of the directors, together with a state-
Sir,-1'am directed to tranşınit for considere- of opinion by the Chamber of Commerce an
Chater was in the chair. There were also pre-memorandum by His Excellency the Governor the question as to whether bogie trucks or short trucks would be best adapted for, use' on
sent:-Messrs. G. Friesland (director), R. G.
nod to inquire whether any merchant in the Macgowan (acting secretary), Ho Fook, Wang Colony is prepared to attempt the export under the Hongkong Canton Railway,
A. W. Lampenki, D. Dorabjee, Government guarantee of tinned lard.--I am. TY. Hough,
&c... The Secretary, read tho, notice calling the meeting.
I am to point out that the former have great Kam Foo S. Gubbiy and W. II. Potte
advantages for single consiguments of large bulk as go tons can be loaded on one truck.. But if single consigoments are small and the sender of goods desires a separate 'truck for his own use, the smaller trucks would obviously -be-more economical in freight..
As at present advised, the Government pro- poses to adopt sbort tracks as being probably best suited, at the commencement, to local trade, but the advice of the Chamber will be uf value in the matter.—1 am, &c.,. <
(Sgd), F. H, May,
Calonial Secretary.
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The Secretary,
Chamber of Commerce.
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, 18th April, 1908. Sir-lam directed to acknowledge your letter of 22nd, instant (No. 4964/1907) inviting Eb expression of opinion from this Chamber on the question as to whether bogie trucks or short trucks would be best adapted for use op the Hongkong-Canton Railway.
In reply I am to state that it would appear that short trucks have been found wanting in utility on the Northern Railways and large bogid trucks are in general use on the Shang- bai-Nanking Railway and the Hankow Peking Ligo: lo Japan also short trucks are being discarded in favour of boglë trucks.
to enclose for I am
information your extracts
of the Di from the reports rectors of the Imperial Railways in North. Chinas for the years 30th September, 1904, 1906 and 1907. From these it will be seen that the tendency has been" to convert the smaller trucks of earlier usage to cars of in- creased capacity.
It will be seen also that cars, constructed for other Railways ja 1936 and 1907 were invari- ably of 30 tons capacity.
My Committee are of opinion that large. bogie trucks are best adapted for' uie op the Hongkong Canton Railway,
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My Committen desire me to request you to be good enough to Lonvey to the Government thoit thanks for the opportunity accorded them of giving at opinion on this matter. I have
(Sgd.) E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary.
ofc.
Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G.,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
8th May, 1908. Sir-1 am directed to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your latter of the 28th ult, _or the question, as to whether bogie truck, or short trucks would be best adapted for use on the Kowloon-Canton Railway,
z. The Chief Resident Engineer anticipates that as a rule the Hongkong consignments would be smail and that consignee would
not be able to fill a bogië truck, in which case. he might have to pay the same freight for a 30% ton as for a 30-ton consignment. Moreover, if abort trucks are used they can be turned off a siding, on a turn-table into a shed at right an. glow to the siding, and this would be „a'verý great convenience to firms which possess go
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3. His Excellency the Governor has there fore decided to order, both bogie trucks and short trucks for use o the railway: I. have &c.
(Spd.) FH, MAY,
Colonial Secretary
The Secretary,
Chamber of Gommerce.
ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITION.---
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At a meeting of the Committee of (bé Cham ber of Commerce on 16th lost the following" lalter was read:-
Colonial Secretary's Office, 13th May, 1908.
• Bir,-1 am diiccted to transmit for the con- -gideration of your Chamber the enclosed copy of a circular despatch, dated the 7th último, from Lord Elgin and to inquire whether in the opioion of the Chamber of Commerce this Colony should participate in the International Exhibi. tion which it is proposed to hold in Italy in 1913 in connection with the soth aqniversary of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy.-1 am; &c.i
(Sgd.,) C. CLEMENTI
for Cal. Secretary. Downing Street,
7th April, 1903, Sin-1 have the honour to inform you that the Italian Government have invited His Majesty's Government to participate in an International Exhibition which it is proposed
to hold in Italy in 191t in connection with the festivitles in preparation for celebrating in that year the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy, and that this invita. tion is intended to include the British Colonies. 2. The Italian Ambassador has intimated that the Exhibition will have its seat at Rome as regards, the artistic historical and archeold- gical sections, and at Turin as regards the products of industry and labour in their various
manifestations.
3. I request that you will consider and report whether the Colony under your Government 'should take part in the Exhibition.—I have, &c.
ELOIN, The Officer Administering the Government
of Hongkong.
FATALITY AT HUNGROM.
COUPLING COOL DIES OF INJURIES,
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(Sgd.), F. H. MAY,
Colonial Secretary.
· MEMO;
The Chairman aid-Gentlemen,--With and accounts as read, The nett earnings for your permission, I propose to take the report
In the course of conversation with Dr. Mure the period under review show a considerable decline, notwithstanding a large reduction in Krave (who bad been deputed by the Philippine
Government to visit Hongkong early in Decem the coal bill, due to the high exchange, the re- cent fall in which is again adversely affecting berlast in order to inquire into the question of our business. Some economies were effected epizootic diseases among cattle exported from in the worklak, but the loss on subsidiary colon this Colony to Manila) allusion was made to the was again over $9,000. No extraordinary ex-large market for this product both there and in the U.S A., but that by a recent:"Pura Fond penditure baving been incurred (such as was necessitated in 1906 by the typhoon) your Act it was compulsory that the tinned lard Directers are able to recommend the payment should have a Government guarantee. This of the same dividend as last year, vix 10%, he said was supplied with the lardim. but the amount to be written off the boats. parted from Australia, and though the Hong- kong lard was boll batter and cheaper, it will be only $8,700 against $11,000. With the reconstruction of the Wharf and Godown
was probable that it would be entirely ousted Company's piers, steamers which have been Australian because of this guarantee, compelled since the typhoon of Septem. and that the latter would also capture the ber, 1906, to discharge in the stream are American market. Dr. Musgrave. I think, sgain berthing at Kowloon, and, as stated added that lard from Hoihow and Australia is the result, ain pleased to add that this in the report, a marked increase in our earnings would be superseded by Hongkong lard if the latter have a Government guarantee. This improvement is maintained in the current appeared to open a prospect of a new and very mouth's earnings. The new ferry wharf at primising industry, which would consist of Kowloon was opened on 28th October; it ap buying up the fat of pigs locally, slaughtered pears to give general satisfaction, and the ex-
and also purchasing in China and preparing penses of repanting, gangways is considerably and so exporting it under Government guar in accordance with Government requirements seduced by the new method of having them amidships. I shall be pleased to answer any questions that shareholders may wish to ask.
No questions were asked, The Chairman moved. the adoption of the report and accounts.
Mr. Gubbay feconded.
Carried unanimously, Paul Chater as a director of the Company.
Mr.Lamperski moved the re-election of Sir Mr Hough seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr W, H. Patts moved that Messrs H. Keswick and. G., Friesland be confirmed in their appointments as directors.
antee.
A letter was in consequence addressed to the Australian Government inquiring what were the demands of the Government before a guarantee was issued. The Comptroller Gen- eral's reply is attached.
Before pursuing this subject further) should like to know whether any merchant here is will ing in embark, in this trade. If so, will write to the Government of the Philippines and point out that according to the letter from the Comptroller General no guarantee' is issued by the Australian Government, and request in formation as to what was meant by Dr 'Musgrave in his allusion to a guarantee. Trit is adopted:
Mr. Ho Fook seconded and the motion was meant (as I apppose) that the manufacture of On the motion of Mr. Wong Kam Fook,lard is subject to the regulations referred to in seconded.by Mr, Lamperski, Mr. W.-H. Potts
the Comptroller General's letter, I will enquire whether, if these regulations are adopted by an was re-appointed auditor.
The Chairman: Dividend warrants are ready exporter here, there is a prospect that long. kany lard would fed a large market in the on application. Thank you for your attendance Philippines. Although the Government issued ao Certificate of Purity it would be feasible for the Government to see that the regulations wore observed by inspections from time time, and by orcasional sualysis of samples, and this would probably be all that the Philippine Government require.
(lotd.) F. D. L. 29/4/08.
"SUPREME, CÓURÍ VACATION.
"STUDIED DISCOURTESY OF THE CORRESPONDENCE."
At the meeting of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce on the 15th inst., the following correspondence was read:-
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Chambers, Supreme Court, Hongkong, 77th April, 1998, 'Sir-In consequence of the publication of je the further enticspondence on the subject of the Supreme Court vacations, I have the hon. bor to point out that the memorial, to the Chamber was not signed by eight fignis of soli. citors. Certainly half, if not more, of the signaletics were gontienen practising as individual solicitors, who are no more firms" than individuals who rarty, on business by themselves. The statement that eight firms signed the memorial was therefore, np. unfor gunstely inaccurate as the statement in the minufes that the view of the Chamber was sup, ported by the majority of the solicitors, of the Colony. This statement was, AB possibly you may not be aware, hurriedly corrected after I had pointed but is inaccuracy to the then Chairne, before copies of the proceed. ings were sent to the fress. 1 hava &c. -
(*y (5ġď.), F. T. PIGGOTT, The Chairman,
Chamber of Commerce.
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, 13th April, 1908, Sir, have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 11th April on the subject of the Supreme Court vacations and in reply I am directed 10 state that my Committee do not see that any useful purpois can be served by costinuing this correspondence,-I have &c.,
(Sġd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary,
His Honour Sir Francis Piggott,
Chief Justice.
Chambers, Suprenis Court,
Hongkong, 14th April, 1908. Sir-1. find myself on this point at least in agreement with the Committee of the Chamber, that no useful purpose can be served by con. tiguing this correspondence, and I can only wish that the wisdom of that idea had prevent ed the issue to the Press of the further cortes. pondence with the Government on the subject of the Supreme Count vacations, thereby pro vaking further and unjustifiable attacks on the correspondence induced me to point out the Chief Justice. The studied discourtesy of that futility of the mystery with which the memorial of the 8 Grms" to the Chamber has been shrouded, for the names of the signatories have long been known to me and also compelled me to press home the inaccuracy of the state- signalories.~) have &c., ment made with regard to the status of those
(Sed.), F. T. PIGGOTT," Chief Justice.
The Chairman,
Chamber of Commerce:“
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THE FARN LOTTERY,"
OFFICIAL WARNING,
Included in the minutes of proceedings of the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Com merce in the following letter
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It was decided that the Secretary should call en firms likely to be interested and obtain their views for the consideration of the Committee.
TYPHOON 'REFUGE,.
INCREASE IN LIGHT DUES: The following letters were rend at the last Committee meeting of the. Chamber of „Com- "merce on the 16th inst. - ** 14,
Hongkong, 23rd April 1908.
To the Chairmino,
Hongkong General Chamber of Commerca Br-We, the undersigned, agents and re- presentatives, of British Lines and owners of vessels visiting this port, beg to bring to your hotice that we consider the scheme as set forth in the Colonial Secretary's letter of the rith „Much, addressed to the Chamber of Commerce, which has recently been published, distinctly prejudicial to the interests of shipping, which 'is the mainstay and livelihood of the whóle. Colony. So much has been said in past years by your Chamber on this particular point that we think that it is hardly necessary for us to particularise once more the many arguments against the taxation of shipping.
is to be erected to protect lighters and native In view of the fact that the proposed refuge
cargo boals in case of a typhoon, it appears to us that there are many concerns closely allled to shipping on which we think some part of the proposed woik might fall. As an instance, we consider that underwriters are as much concemed as shipowners, insimuch as it is of great value for them to know that craft will have a place of refuge in the event of a severe storm. We therefore consider that, the can. tribution towards the expenses should be made more general and that the onus should not fall too much on the shoulders of the shipping trade.
As, however, the shelter is in the interests of the welfare of the Colony, and the shipping generally bas a cermio interest at stake, we think that a temporary increase in the light dues would be agreed to by ship-owners with out opposition, provided it were based on a somewhat modified arrangement as regards payment.
your Chamber by the Colonial Secretary ----Wo
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General Agents, American Asia-
thetic S.S. Co. Agents, Shire Line ol Steamers. (Sgd), BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agente, Ocean 8.S, Co, Ltd. Agents, China Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd, Agents, Chion Navigation Co., Ltd (Bgd.), JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Ltd.
General Managers, Indo-China.
PS. N. Ca." Agents, Indra Lint. (Sgd.), DonWELL & CO, LTD. |(Sgd.)," W. E, CLARKE,
Secretary, Hongkong, Canton &
Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd." (Sgd.), J. W. CRADDOCK;
General Iraffic Agent, Canadian Pacific Railway Cɔ, (Sgd.), DOUGLAS Lapraik & Co.,
General Managers, Douglas
Steamship Co., Ltd, jag (Sgd.), GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents, E. & A. 5.5. Co., Ltd. Agents, "Boo" Line of Steamers, (SRd.), MCGREGOR BROS, & Gow,
General Managers, Glen Line of
Steamari; mai Hongkong Chamber of Commerce," 1st May, 1938. „Sir—I am directed to forward you a copy of a folat letter from agents and representatives of British Lines and owners of vessels visiting this port, addressed to this Chamber and having reference to the proposals of His Excellency the Governor regarding the Typhoon Refuge to be constructed at Mongkokisui.
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GOODS IN
HONGKONG.:
CUSTOM IN, VOGUE.
PRACTICE OF LANDING GOODS INTO GODOWNS HOMETOWN DY SHIP-OWNERS. VO
The following correspondence was read at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on 16th is
Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.
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This would have nothing to do with the question the question is: Whether such a usage or rule exists in Hongkong, which would compel anyone, who has not arranged in another way to land the goods in a godown.”
I also beg to ask you whether the custom of the portis printed, and if so, where I may obtain a copy of it.
Thanking you in anticipation,—I have etc.
{'gd}, E. A Voretzsch,⠀⠀⠀
Imperial German Consul The Chairman,
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
*Present,
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It is the date, fixed ? for the opening of the standard gauge as far as Mukden, and the following c days are to now the new trains running the whole distance, to Kwangchenue. Many hard things have bean said of the management; "of this railway, and an attempt has been made jo refute them by pleading military scigencies. Perhaps the most charitable verdict to be passed. now on a closed chapter is to say that, as soon:
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complaints from foreigners became “loud enough, the greater evils of the system re removed. It required only a simple order from Sir, I have been asked by a firm at Ham headquarters to put a stop to offensive besi burg to ascertain, whether there exists in Hong-haviour on the part of the railway military kong any local usage or rules according to guards, to check the idla curiosity of officiald, which a steamer of a steamship Line is bound regarding the movement and identity of pass to land and deliver the goods on the ship's ex-sengers. For many wenks; now it has been penses at Hongkong in a godown instead of possible to travel on the South Mancharia Rail delivering such goods alongside the ship.
without molestation, and, if the instruc The firm goes on to say Undoubtedly some Hogs that have brought about this change had steamship lines do as aforementioned, but they been given before they were wrung«from al may be obliged to do so by a clause in the bill reluctant management by foreign criticism of lading or they say de so to picas There would have remained, it is true, the draw the" | "much, bitterness would have been avoided. receiver of goods.
backs to travel in the shortcomings of the rolling stock, and even here the excuses put forward are not altogether convincing. The comforts of a first-class lice were not to be expected but it must not be overlooked that it wouldę have required only four Chinese carpenters, working, possibly, balf a day, to convert any one of the coaches, that were allowed to rur unaltered for more than a year, into a convey lance which would bare indicated that someon
attention had been paid to the rudiments of civilization, Military exigencias cover-a; multi titude of sins; but this time an attempt bas ie been made to stretch the cloak bayond tha limit of its capacities,
palj Fortunately, as has been ludicated already dzi these incidents can be, treated in a closed:fc chapter, and there is reason to believe that the railway authorities are conscious of past missi takes. Both in railway matters and in other departments a marked improvement has set in, as though it were at last realized that it is more... profitable to work with general goodwill than la the face of universal antipathy.
com lavelled, plaints can still be
inust be remGM- bered that difficulty is being experienced in making suddenly a complate break with tha past. Certainly the treatment of foreign con- sigears now gives little cause for criticism; and it is possible that falling receipts may yet lead. to deliberate coquatting for freight, engleskih
On the subject of rebates the South Man" churia Railway has openly declared its position. i The official notification states
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
1th May, igos, Sir, bave 10, acknowledge your letter dated the 29th April, 1998, addressed to the Chairman of thle Chamber, and' in answer thereto 'I am to sale that shipowners are under no obligation to land and deliver goods unless specifically required to do so under the terms of the bill of lading:
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1 am to state that my Committer endorse the opinion of the signstories that the proposal of His Excellency to increase the light dues. ou ocean-going vessels by 14 cents per ton, and on river steamers by cent per too, should
In the absence of any such clause consignees be, in equity,modifed, and the number of years ingat take delivery ex steamer, but it is often over which it may become necessary to spread
to the advantage of owners to discharge into godowns at steamer's expense. thereby secure this taxation thereby increased,
My Committee consider that the cent pering quick despatch.--I have &c. tap increase on-ocean-going vessels suggested
(Sgd.), E.-A,_M.WILLIAMS,
Secretary, by the agents and representatives is a more equitable arrangement than that proposed by
Dr. E. A. Voretzech, His Excellency. By this means the burden is
Imperial German Consul,- lightened to shipowners, and it may reasonably
Present. be assumed that the payment for the refuge, which will be equally in the interesin of those 10 come, thereby rendered more general,
It would also appear, that the proposed in- crease of cent per ton for river steamers is likely to prove a heavy tax in view of the aumerous entries of these boats.
My Committee Concur in the views expressed by the signatories to the caclosed letter as to the apparently excessive, cost of the pro posed refuge, and i am to state that my Committer would greatly appreciate an opport ucity of viewing the plans and estimates for the schone. They, would then be in a better position to give an intelligent opinion on the subject,
Reference is made in the enclosed letter 16 an amendment to Merchant Shipping. Con- solidation. Ordinance 1899 under Notification No. 160 whereby licence fees for cargo junks and lighters were increased 100 per cent.
My Committee would beg you to supply them with the information necessary for the reply to the query... $
Jam' to request you to be good enough to thank His Excellency for the opportunity ac this subject. I am &c, corded to my Committee for commenting on
(Sgd.), E. A. M. Williams, Secretary. Hon. Mr. F. H. MAY; C.M.G., Colonial Secretary,
'FRIPATE`MOORING BUOYS.
DISAGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS.
The following reply to the Government was read at the meeting of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce on 16th lost, i** _
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
12th May, 1908, Six-1-am directed to acknowledge the re ceipt of your letter of the 3rd eltimo on the subject of the proposal of the Government, to make leased moorings in the harbour available to vessels other than those of the lesiens. »
2. My Committee note that section 38 (4) of the Merchant Shipplag Consolidation Ordin anco 1899 gives power to the Harbour Master to allot leased' moorings to vessels other than those of the leasees,
I am to state, however, that my Committee are unaware of any occasion upon which the power has been exercised except under very special circumstances, and for reasons convey. nd in paragraph 3 of this later they view with alarm any change in the procedure that has beeo followed for so many years,
3. My Committee note that the Government are prepared to guarantee that a buoy shall be. available for the lessees' vessel upon giving the Harbour Master 48 hours' notice. It is, how- ever, just this particular portion of the scheme, and the resultant inconvenience to all which my Committee anticipate by its adoption, that compels them to disagres with the proposals of the Government.
MANCHURIA.
FRESENT TENDENCIES,
41 is a long lans that has no turning, add,
fortunately, the circumstances which have tend ed to prolong the period of depression in Mani. churia are, one and all, susceptible of, correc- tion. Experience teaches that reaction must sooner or later follow an artificial boom; but in the Threz Eastern Provinces the flow of unearned money, first in the interests of Ran sia's forward policy, then as the concomitani of war, had been so persistent that it had come to be regarded as the normal condition of things in the country. Subsequent events have proved 'the fallacy of such a theory, and Manchuris has had to undergo the inevitable ordeal of finding its own level. This process has been unduly protracted, as much from laberent causes as on account of extraneous agencies, "The reor. ganization of the provinces was a move in an entirely new direction on the part of the Go vernment, and no little uncertainty prevailed in the minds of the Chinese regarding its 1800. Judged by local standards, the administration of the Tarter General Chao Erb-sen had proved far from unsatisfactory, and it was open to doubt whether the change would work all the. improvements claimed for it. The new scheme) has now had time to be tested, and it has won the confidence of the people. There is more show of systematic government, and its effects are appreciated; but it would be unfair to the memory of the last Tartar General not to men. tion that is some departments of his administra. tion he introduced a standard that has not yet been surpassed by his succesFOTS? To quote but one instance, the old sanitary boards of Mukden have been superseded, andthe Health Office is now placed under the Police Depart ment; the latter, however, has not yet proved equal to its additional task, and the new régime falls short of the old, e
„Hand in hand with the accession of con-
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The South Manchuria Railway Company ai will allow rebates at the following rates, to, large shippers;-
Under V150,000 over
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Y100,000 32
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Y250,000
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Y350,000 51%
Y400 000 $450,000
Y450,000 Y500,000 Over Y500,000 from October, 1, and end on September 30, of 2.-The computation of freight shall dute the following year.
The rebates will be paid on elapse of alx months after the cad of the term.
The effect of this 'schedule, which at first"⠀ sight would seem to be scrupulously impartial, is to benefit: Japanese firms only, for the rainimumì ̧is fixed at too bigba figure to allow - any foreign, importer to qualify. Hitherto all way to extend the system of rebates to foreign attempts to induce the mapagement of the Rail.... Arms have failed, but it is not possible to say whether smaller importers of Japanese nation ality are allowed to form a combination in order to obtain the benefits- offered, to big shippent?S
· H. E. Tang has sent in a memorial in favour of the abolition of the Governorship of Fengs ties at Mukden on the same grounds as the Governorships at Canton, Wachang and - Yane.. nan, as the office intersefer"with 'ths' power of the Viceroy of Manchuria, who resides in the same city as the Governor and is therefore a junior colleague, of the Viceroy instead ofte subordinate. This is why H. E. Tang felt uncomfortable when he was at the Man churiad Capital, Viceroy Hu Shih-chang will probably come up to Peking shortly to discuss this and other important matters with the Chinese Government. Ia bis absence his duties at Mukden will beŋj”, undertaken by H.E. Chlen Leng-brus, junior and cting Senior Counsellor to the Man churian Viceroyalty at Mukden, because H.E. Chow Chit-mos, senior Counseller, bar been appointed acting Governor of Heilongkiang upon the resignation of H.E. Choog Teh chuan,
HONGKONG-SINGAPORE QUARANTINE.
fidence in the stability of the new régime goes a sturdier belief among the Chinese in them selves, in regard to the part they are destined To play in this ponion of the Empire. On what this belief is based or how far it is justified is' bayond the province of our con sideration for the moment; but it should be, C.D, Now, placed an record as an important factor in the commercial future of the country. The net result is that trade can be said to be "looking up" slowly and tentatively at first, as is only antural; but with sufficient steadiness to. warrant the hope that the improvement bas come to last. It may indeed ba mainly, a transference of Chinese custom from one set of dealers to another. During the past year it is known that a Japanese firm effected practically acorner of the Manchurian market. After a long campaign of underselling, it was thought that sufficient headway had been made
The following letter from the Government wat rend at the last monthly meeting of the Chimber of Commerce On
Coloqlal Secretary's Office 7th May, 1958, Siri am directed to transmit for the con sideration of the Commitles of the General to justify the raising of prices to Chamber of Commerce the enclosed copies of correspondence between this Government and the Government of the Straits Settlements on
the subject of possible reduction in the re striction imposed by the quarantine regulations of the sister colony upon the shipping of the port,
You will observe that if vessels arriving, from-rev Hongkong are able to satisfy the port authorities at Singapore that all Asistic passengers and natives belonging to the crew have been vaccinated, the health officer would be willleg to allow landing and give the vessel pratique.
am to put forward, for example, a state of | normal level. The result has fallen During 1907 the registered tonnage of ship affairs that my Commitee consider likely to short of the expectation. It would ping visiting this port is put down at roughly occur
Branded seam that the Chinese were glad enough to 10,300,000 tons; we therefore think that if the steamer consigned to agents, who do not benefit, when times were bad, by low prices; tonnage dues are increased by cent per own a buoy, arrives in the Harbour and applies but a year's experience of the Japanese articles tein and the cost of the work spread for for and takes up her position at a leased moorthea thrust upon them has shown up many of longer term of years (than that suggested) it ing. She has a cargo that will take her three their defects,, and now with more money in would be more equitable, and the distribution days to discharge. The owners of the busy circolation thers is a desire for better goods, of the payment would be much better divided, potify the Harbour Master on the day this which are to be obtained from other marketa We would point out that of late-years the vessel takes up her bent that they will require at a price not much removed from the enhanced tonnage of steamers bas materially increased; their busy in 48 hours. What is the result. cont of Japanese imitations. Already a move it however does not follow that more cargo'ls (1) The steamer has to clear away, ie, either ment of piece-goods from Newchwang is being brought in or taken away from the Co. et op steam or be towed to a new berth, quoted, and provided efforts are made to take soon the necessary examination and lony. On the other hand, the dues, owing to (2) The Chinese consignees are greatly the tide at the flood, the record of depression disinfection of passengers and their luggage the size of the vessels, are considerably in inconvenienced and less time and money in Manchuria should gradually be relegated to were completed, provided no. infections or
K through the vessel having to mova,
the forgotten put pas en M
'tagious, disease was found to havë manifested Creased.
itself on board and that no death had occorred We have made no mention regarding the
́since the vessel left Hongkonganj Din Cahy proposed site of the shelter, as we consider that
It is of interest to find that in spite of adverse1 am to inquire whether the shipping firms, "This is best left to practical experts with whom
circumstances one firm has been able not only interested, or any of them, are willing to unders you are no doubt consulting. We however
to hold, ijs ground, but to be satisfied with| take such vaccination and I am to urge Iba venture to think that the cost of the work as
the progress it has made. The organise desirability of taking such precaution,whichs mentioned in the Colonial Secretary's letter is
tion of the British and American Tobacco appears to be the only mess of escaping from somewhat extravagant' and trust that before. My Committee therefore consider the pro Company now covers the greater part of Man- the onerous restriction at present placed upon the scheme is finally sanctioned a more econo posal both inconvenient and expensive, “s mical and at the same time an equally efficient As regards the undertaking by the Govern- chuna, Its agents are ubiquitous, and with shipping from Hongkong in the Straits Sett refuge can be evolved. You are so fully cogniz- ment to inspect the bueys for damage after raccordo is tave revolutionized the old ant of the depressed state that shipping is in their use by vessels other than those belonging business methods of dealing with the people of
Chinese babits bavé at the present time that it is hardly necessary to the owner of the mooring, my Committed this country, Certainly, the results are suff for us to draw your attention to this fact, but consider that any examination short of actually ciently encouraging to warrant inquiry whether not be spent unnecessarily, as the times seem damage under water where it is most to call for as such is the case, we trust that money will bolsting up the buoy for the discovery of the same system could not be extended with to advantage to other businesses. The Betleh Company, acts on the
We would also draw your
(3) Cargo boat owners suffer to the same. extent and the same way, and lose additional time and money through having to search for the vessel at her new berth, man
(4) Owners lose time, and apsoy and run unnecessary risks and p
DUSINESS METHODS.
LED Colonia The SecretaryP
General Chamber off
Enclosures were laid on the The Fecretary Wa
Ma
As the result of an accident which occurred at Hunghoni last Monday afternoon a coupling. coolls named Lau Yew succumbed on (nesday from his injuries Lau Yew, it appears, was, p-about half-pust four o'clock that afternoon,
Colonial Secretary's Office, engaged in coupling together some trucks be-
18th May, 19:8. longing to the Rowloon Canton Railway, at
Sir-With reference to the circular recently Honghom. When he had concluded this work issued by the Japanese Yare, Spinners' As he was scea to give the signal, and the engine ociation regarding the issue of foflary tickets Palrectionem de expenditură, în every occur, would be pinsatiifactory 1o owners.47 and American shot ahead. He then attempted to board obe of the tracks, but he slipped and fell. In in Bales of yarn, I am directed to inform you falling both his feet got caught under a that the Consul for lapka was informed on the trucks and were cut off. Several Europeans 21st claim that such issue would constitute a Here on the scene in minute and infrlogement of the Gambling Ordinance and Ald all they possibly could to alleviate the as requested to ward to Mitsui Boss " man's saferinge:: The Hooghom, police were Kaisha and other Japanese Grans accordingly soon acquainted with the affair, and Police The Police have not succeeded in discover Sergeant Watt had the unfortunate man sent to ing cases of such lesen of lottery tickets as buspital, where he died yesterday any clfandy, Jalam, elcykel stated; from the effects of his lojaslange Zarur, NEAR PAPRONS FAH,MAY,
aw was about thirty-six yasisi
Colonial Secretary.
DALUZI: My Committed regretă: that notwithstandoforinciple of seeking stem or at least interested in the question's
if the
fact that under Notification No. 169. Schedule your letter of the 3rd April, they are unable to obstacles have locluded ibe competition of in
Tng the Government's assurances contained in of meeting, if ballway In Manchuria its approval. to Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance, withdraw their objection to the scheme. I'am 1899, passed da: the 4th February last, the to reiibrate the Committee's belief that any trade-market hat organisation and energy have S
japanese hawkers and of" [apanese codeterfall WAT PO licence fees for cargo jaoks and lighters has iteration in the present procedure is usecas galued the day over both the complaints of been increased 100 per cent. We should feel far and would be quemily we much obliged if you would kindly enlightec un Commited fail to man that
The Tairen tobacco marchasis and their de Kensedy as to why this tax bas, beep, increased rod to carrind, Inta, efect will make
mand for the
ampunta pravionly what purpose the Government intend to devote papeli the revenue derived therefrom)
shall be obligid if your Comm