HONGKONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
(Continued from page 5)
« The membership of the Cham- bir klawan considerabļo nuniber, "oferings, the total, however,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 191912
the forces under them, wo should seo an enormous increase in the foreign trade of the Empire which would so greatly benefit all concerned and more parti cularly the industrious, sober minded people of that groat |country.
We can only trust that the work of settling the country and of bringing in a reformed govern- balog 145 as agains 143 lastmont will be promptly and ofliciently carried out and that yoar.
I hivo now dealt with all tho under the now regime we will no mors, important questions sot longer to have to complain of tho forth-in-our report. There are a constant-breaulies of treaty and faw mo matters which I should facts of bad faith towards the like tu, touch on.
Tronty Powers of which the You will no doubt remember Chinese Government have for so something appeared in the local sny years boon guilty. press recently as to the necessity for dredging in the harbour."
POST, OFFICE.
Only fally prepaid letters and post- cards ace tranamissible by the Siberian Baate to Europe.
The Parcel Pust system to the following places in China is for the prosent suspended-Hepel, Szechnen, Hunan, Kueichow and Tengyush.
MAILS VIA SIBERIA.
Lonjun
February 10th, February 14t
→ Due
Sha-ghai February 27th March 1st.
MAILS DUB. Canadian, Monteaglo, 2nd insi. Gorman, Prinz Bigismund, 4th inst, German, Prinzess Alico, 7th inst. Ametjoan, Persia, 12th inst.
French
Mail.
EUROPE, & INDIA VIANO TUTIOQRIN— (Late Letters 11.00 am; to Noon. Extra Postage 10 cepta), (Letters posted in all
SHIPPING NEWS.
The C. P. R. Co's as. Empress of Japan arrived at Nagasaki at 7.30 a m., the Pillar Boxes in time for yesterday, and luft ngain st 2.80 p.m., the first clearance will be in-same day for Kobe, where she is duo ta cluded in this contmat mail.) arrive at 5 to-day.
--Per Dumbaa, 1946 Mar.,. 11 AM.
Singapore, Penang and Colombo-Per -Aki-main, 12th Mar. 6-ɛ.m. Naqasski, Koba and Yokohama Fer Kumann-matu, 18th Mar., 11
Australian
Mail.
ARRIVALS. Tamaro, Br. .. 3,818, N. Mo
donaid, 29th
Fob-Jan
Mail Steamers.
PENINSULAR
& ORIEN.
TAL S. N. CO.
Francisco, Balk oil.-9.0 WILL darpatch VESSELS to Undimentioned PORTS on or about
Ambris,
Co. Ger. ss., 8,950, Eenst, 29th Fab-Bhangbai 26th Feb., Gen.-H. A. L.
the DATES named-
TOR
LONDON, VIA
Assaye ......................
Manil‹, Cebu, Iloilo, Tunriday Teland, Cooktown. Cuirne, Carl Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney,
Hobart, Launceston. Now Zealand, Danedin, Melbiurne, Adriside. Perth and Fremsa. tle-Par Nikko Mara, 15th Mnr. 11 A
VESSELS IN PORT.
MAILS CLOSE, Manila, Cobu, Hoils Timo, Por Darwin, Thursday Island, Cooktown, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Catherine
BTEAMIRE.
Continuing Mr. llewettsaid:- Although mary changes havd taken place, and are taking place, In the opinion of the Commit- I am afraid my address to you tee there is at the moment no has been rather fragmentary. I sual necessity particularly bear-have only another word to say. ing in mind the heavy cost which Several changes have taken place oven partial dredging would in- on our committee during the past vulve...
year. Amongst others, we have With the oponing of the Pana-lost the services of our woll ms Canal wà will no doubt sed known vice-chairman, the Hon. very great clunges in the ship-Mr. Keswick, of a very old firm ping frade to the East, but it does in the colony and I am auro we all hot follow that the draught of deeply regret his permanent de- Vossols calling at Hongkong willparture from the Far East and be very materially incre180 1. wish he were with us. However, The matter will require walch-he is doing good, if not botter ing, and should it be seen that work at home. The only other Tientsin-Per Oboragshing, 2nd Mar., Dan of Glamin. Bras. 3.918. A. vassels aro doterrad from calling change which is contemplated in'
Australian
Mail.
Hobart, Launceston; New Zealand, Dunedin, Melbourus.. Adelaide, Perth and Fro- mantle-Por Eastern, 2ad Daijin
Mar., ..
5.x.
10 AM.
at Hongkong through wont of the future in the departure of our Shanghai-Per Chopsang, 2nd Mar, sufficient depth of water in the prosent vice-chairman. He has anchorage à now survey will been a member of our committee
for several years, and as wo have to by mide ami a compra- Lonsivo scheme for dredging know, has taken a very promi- drawn up. This need hardly nent part, in the business life of ald would ban most costly enter the colony, I am sure you will |ull simoroly regrat, as I do, his prise, but if found Biry will have to be under departure from the Far East. taken rather than Hongkong With those words I beg to pro- should risk a loss of that trado pose the passing of the report by which alono she can exist. and accounts.
neces-
English
Mail.
Mr. Dickson seconded, and Although nothing appears ind:-Goutlomen, I rise with our export on the important sub-l pleasure to second the jost of the erection of a wireless adoption of the report and ae- Station it must not be supposed counts just submitted by our the question has been neglected chairman. In doing so I am
We understand that while the thankful to my is deo not de- Manila, Naval Authorities contempinte valve upon me to pass in review erecting their own station, steps ordor the many and varied | M ara also being liken to set up homes dealt with by the Com-
་
INDIA
EUROPE, &c., VIA TUTICORIN--(Late Letters 11 am, to noon. Extra Postage 10 cents.) (Svpple- mentary mall on board up to the time fixed for departara; of the mail Extra Postage
Apcar, Br... 1.780, 1. C. Townsend, 27th Feb.--Sings- pore 22nd Feb., Gen.-D. S. & Co.
Die ledichsen, Goi. .,, 774, Ch. Jurgensen, 29th Mar, Haiphong and Hoihow 27th Feb, Gen.-J. & U Br. .., 2,251, H. 8. Mal- kin, 29th Fab-Bangkok and Kouichang 23rd Feb, Rice J., M. & Co.
Frugang,
Vaguy, Nor. s..., 888, P. Solreder, 20th Fab.-Wakamateq 22nd Feb., Conl—A. T. & Co.
STRAMELE
TO BAIL ON
RIKARKO.
Noon
Sex Special
Usmal Posts or | Capt. .W.Cockman,n.2.x. } 2ed March} Advertisement
UALL
MEDULLAMKUT
LONDON& ANT-] WERPY.S'ron, Prano, C'mno, PORT SAID AND MARSEILLES ...............
Nile ....
About Freight and [Capt. E.-F. Daldy, 1 x.m. } Gili March Į Passage.
For are particulas, apply to
E. A GEWETT,
Superintendent.
Eastern, Br. a4 2,272, E. P. Balki, P. & O. 8. Y. Co.'s ofte
Mary, Jap. x4, 908, J. Yama-Ortorio,
noh. 29th F&Bwaw 27th Feb., Gen.—0. 8. K...
59th Feb-Kobe 24th Eol Gen.-G. L. & Co
Ur. * 5,104. J. Findlay, 29th Feb.-UnitedStator and Brit. Col. Flour.-Bank Line.
Low; 28th Feb -London | Monmouth, Br. cruiser, 9,800, L. E.
19th Jan., and Singa ore 23rd Feb., Gan—J., M. C^. Fon Shing. Br. s. 1,429, W. D. Wel«b,21>t Feb.-ITsi kong 16th Feb., Gen. -J. M. & Co. Glenfallooie, Br. us., 1,484, V. Ven Exdom, £ath F-b-Singn-
Amaya,
Pomo", M.v.o., 1st Mar Shangimi 28th Feb.
Br. ss., 4,869, 0. W. Cock-
1, ..., Jet Mar Shanghai 27th Feb., Mail and Gen.-P. & O.. 8. N. Oo.
Hongkong, 23th February, 1912,
NORDDEUTSCHER
LLOYD.
BREMEN.
pore 22nd Feb., Gon.Too Hniyang, Ur. .. 1,362, J. W. Eran IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES. Tak Song"
Hongkong. Be. xx, 730. Cornelissen.
10 cent) (Irtiers portid in all the Piller Boxes in time for the Emtolearance Hunan,
will be included in this con
tret misil.) The Parcel Mail will be closed on Frid
"
1BL Bar-Batow' 29th Feb., Gen.-D., L., & Co.
27th Feb-Haiphong 27th Aubni, Br. B.B., 1,860, J. B. Harris, Feb., Gen.-A. R. Marly. ^,, Br... 1,193, Brood. 18th Fob.--Hangay 16th Feb. Coal.-B. & 8.
1st Mar, at 5 p. Koig' Companion, Br. e.... 4,175. J. Kind, 21st Feb.-Phil's- Ansayo 2nd Mar. 11 4k.
Colphin 24th "Dro.. Cara oil. -S. O. Ch.
Cebu, and Per Long-
sang, 2nd Bl. 1 P.M. Per Bui Tai, 2nd Mar., 1.15
P.M.
Hulchow, 2nd Mar., 6 r.x.
a lower power station for committee during the year: that our W ihaiwei, Chofon 'and Tient-in-Por msicial purposeR,
interests are in reliable, and cap- This may not be quite sofable nude is obvious anil any Shanghai-Per Anhui, 2nd Mar., 5 powerful as the station asked for, enlargement upon the, vory
wolvo ra khoi and Haiphong Fer Hanoi, V
to
P.M,
2nd Mar., b. p..
P.M.
Soang heon, 2nd Man, 5 rix,
but it is possible it will prove interesting speech suficient for our neads. The just lieloned would bo matter is now under considera-manifcatly out of placo. I Saigon-PerWoogkol, 2 Mar; 5 tion, on l' at the moment I am need hardly remind you of the unable to say anything further, trying and critical times our anci-Apoy, Straits and Rangoon -Ter but the Government will be cut noighbour has passed through Bakol to give publicity to the in the last for months. There propose i scheme at the earliest are still many rapids to be negotiated and matters of vital possible dato.
importanco to this Colony aro bound to arise but as our Chair- min has remarked we look hope-
You will recollect that last year reference was made to the
Siberian
Mali-
publienion of a business direcfully to the future: One thing tory, Hongkong, the material has
is obvious, that our Committee Sexus, now beene dleeted, and we under-
has the interests of the Chamber
stand has been parsed en to the Bard of Trade by the ilongkong Government.
Shanghai. Nagarali,' Rule, Yokohama, Honoka' and
Kwai'in, Br. Mik.. 1,096. C. W. Pukett,
"
1st Mar Shanghai 25th Feb., Gen-B. & B. Song Choon, Br. s.s., 9,000, Larkina, 1st Mar.-Singapore 14th Feb., Gon-Soang Line. Kinkiang. Dr. ... 1,228, Robertson, 1st Mar-Canton 29th Feb., Gen.-B. & B."
+-
28 b Fob.—Wakamsien 22nd Teap, Br. s.a., 1,346, X. W. Önter- Feb.. Col-, & A.
Iridge, 1st Mar.-Manila 27th Feb., Gen13. & 6. Later, Br. ** 1,859. Clin, E.
Page, 2nd Feb-Axigon Chow Tal, Ger. m., 1,115, W. Reher, 19th Fab, Roo-Wo Fat
1st Mar.-Bangkok 21nd Fing.
Feb., Nica-, & 9.
Long Fang. Br. xx., 1,048, Lensk.
27th Feb-Manila 24th Dorre, Nor. *, 989, F. Sigreland, Feb., Gen-J., M. & Co. Mar Jhp. **, 8,759, N
Kobayashi, 2011: Fal... Troms via Japan 20. Jan. Jan-0. S. K.
Mexico
| Mongolia, Am.. r.x, 8,780, Henry E. Morton, 2014: Teb.--Ran Francisco 23rd Jan.......... Mail and Gen.-P. M. Co. Wippan Malu, Jep, sah., 8,452, A. Alerens, 27.1
Feb 9 Francine 30th J., Gen.
T. K. K.
Frinin (Silurian) Mail to Enmp)- Per Mongolia, 2nd Mar.. 0 r.x.
Fa chor-Per! Amoy sud Ha van. 3ul Marx
Phranang, Dor. *.*.. 1,021, N. C. Rober, 23rd Feb. Bangkak 14 b An Lad. *—Pr
Fab, Rice-R, & 8. Daijin-marc. 124 Mar. 9 Rigel Ain. n.k, 1 215, J. Siera 1, 25th Fab-Manila 22nd F... Sugin.-B. & 9.
and through it the Cony at Sigon-Per Marie, 2014: Fub.; i PM. heart; that a watchful eye is being maintained and that our intereste
A,N.
P.V
Tho committee of the Chamber may with perfect confidence bo Mow-Par Sai Tai, Sul M 5., 1 18||- has recently been approached by entrusted to its vigilance, the special commissioner of "The Before aiting down I would-Per i Tal, de M., 1.15 Bulsanz. Financial Nawa," who is now in venture to remind you that
P.H.
for Pakhir Gingan, Taiwan,
5th Dan..9 a M.
5th Mar., 9 a..
the Far East, as to the publication the position of Chair is now and High ng (king M of a special section dealing with aincent and that wonre fortunate the financial, commercial and induin the possession of one who is strial development of Hongkong-Jallo and willing to place his ser- He bow and Haiphous (takinz M « This well known paper has alreadyvices and wide experience so freely
for faklui) Si gun. issue: similar editions dealing at our disposal and I am quite sure-Per Hamon, bth Mar, 10 with India, Australia, Canada and it is the wish of every member other places and as the committee that our deep sense of obligation baliero the publication of the to the Chairman, Committee and proposed edition cannot but prove Secretary aliould be placed on of great benefit to the Colony they record.
would ask the members to be goo.l Gentlemon, lave much plon- enough to consider the proposals sure in secowling the adoption of of Mr. Maitland, the specis! com-tho report and nocounto as pro- missioner, should that gentleman sented, oill on them.
The proposition was carried Since our last meeting very unanimously. great and starting cbsoges have
On the motion of Mr. T, F taken place in the Empire of Hough, seconded by Mr. Rolles China, resulting in a row form of the following committeo wer government, and we trust what reelected:
will shortly prove to be a more Hon. Mr. E. A. Howoli, O.M.G.. enlightened progressive and civil- Mr. G. II. Medhurst, Mr. F. HI ized form of government than Armstrong, Mr. J. W, C. Bongar, the old order which has to sad-Mr. G. T. Elkine, Mr, G. Fries.. denly Loon swept away.
land, Hon Mr. O. H. Ross, Mr.
It is so recently when most if II. A. Biobs, Mr. E. Shollim and not all of us were listening to an Mr, N. J. Stabb. able address from our frien1 the
Germant
Mall.
AN,
Manila, Cebu, 11,Ÿà, ET ̃ROPE,
ke..
Chante lizcore 1400 m m.
Br. a... 1.726. M. Picknell.
For
MANILA, NAPLES,Y GENOA, ALGIERS, GI-İ
ŠTRAMIDE.
BRALTAR, SOUTH-P. P. Friedrich...16,000 AMPTON, ANTWERP Capt. E. Malchow..... ........ and HAMBURG `..................)
SHANGHAI, TSINGTAU, KORE and YOKO. HAMA
Prinzess Alice... 20,300
Ospi. P. Grosch ..................
TO SAIL OR
TUESDAY,
Bil March, 41. Noon.
About THURSDAY,
7th March,
MANILA, ANGAUR,
YAP, NEWGUINEA, Coblenz.......... DRISDANE. SYDNEY Capt. L. Klugkist & MELBOURNE
6,750
Not fixal Jet
1st Mar.-Macao bt Mar., KOBE & YOKOHAMA... Gen. Wo Yick 8. 8. 06.
Patroclus, Br. n..., 8,818, W. B: Bailey, 16 Mar Shanghai 27th *Tab., Gen.—B. & §,
CLEARANCES AT THE HAT-
· BOUR OFFICE. Childir, for Bangkok. Anthol, for Canton
Clara Jaimen, for Hongy. Patroclus, for Liverpol. Kiukiang, for Bainan. Tonin-maru, for Calcutta. Ambria, for Hamburg. Rabi, for Iloilo, Friching, for Shanghai.
`DEPARTED,
Mar. ".
24th Feb.--Bourabaya 14th | Austrin, for Yokohama. Feb, FagarJ, M. Co. Rain us, for datow. r, *.. Mokecknia, 21nt Initag, for Fanshow, Fab.-Salvan 14th Fb. Yoan-mari, foi Takno,
Nubia, for Yokoliams. Rice-Order
| Pukura-maru, før Wakamaten.
Taiyuan. Br. ... 1,469, T. Dawson. Un Sang, for Newe'swang
28th Feb-Sydney 1st Feb,
D:| King. Ping, for Ohiokianz. Gon.-B. & 8,
Babl. far ('ebut. Tiamphh. Gar. 5, 709, Tanzerhus- Bapat, for Shanghai
27th Fol-Sohalik Feicking, for Shanghai. 214 Feb. Col-I. & On, |Childır ̧f Bangkok. Kira-waru, bar Kobe, Ciana Jelen, tar Hongar.
C'T,
VIA TUTICORIN Ta'an, (1 1. wx., 1,002. F. Boecking,
251 Fal-Fangkok 18th Feb, Ries and Mos'—B. & 8.
Exta "Posing» Emuls.)
Lettenrosted in sliche Pillar;
Boxes in thas for the Art Wong Koi, en, no, 1,UK, IT, DIE-
eleance will be included in
Bisie
contract manit.)—I'ng|
1. 1".. Frio riol. 4th Mar, 11. C
E' *u*. Pen our and C'n'cuffs -] 6`}
C. Apear, 6th Man, None,
The chairman proposed, and the vice chairman scended the Su election of the following firme
Siberian
Mall
mans, 27th Feb —Ta otok 16th Pelf. Nine.-R. &S,
SHIPS PASSED THE CANAL.
2nd Feb,--Cvaloje, Nelere Gil Feb, -Talmowali, Kogɔ Main, ('enterret
PASSENGERS ARRIVED,
Polen Aamise, amiral Tái M«r, * Bugbai :- Chaney, G, A,
Oilter V.A.
Crean, II. T. J. • Quraly, Mr;'und Moulder, A, B.
Mr. Morison, Argus | Sekm2ds, C. Monteith, Alisa
Sangha Moji: 35atus | 94% Feb-dl n-te, Aldinni, Polgmving PASSENGERS DEPARTED. Yokolina, Victore Aud
Sumantın, Syrín, Indos·lella. 18th Feb. Tacoma (Elbet 'an Mill do
Torsa, Kaga Mara, silled on 20th Enroof-Par Mexico-ruaru, |→Bindom-nd, Armind. Be“ 15, Brasilia. Fab., for dejen :— Bli Mar., WOON,
Deshigh-hire Monine, SL Patriok. | Arikawa, J. Klen, Mm, G, L. 16th Feb —Balow, Durtmazd, Diere Akimoto Doe, Nai Afa aile, Cebu and Thollo-Per Tew Castle, Prinzais Alea 20th Feb→→→
5th Man, Sr.N.
Faku, M. ghai'er Kaching, 6th Mar; at Maru, Bentomand, Mashaon. Gifford, 8.
Ceylon, Chin, Pak Ling. Bohuylkill, Bijikat, 8.
21r3-Feb-Achilles, Hirore Inouye Manoater Chile, Polen, Tonkin, Kam Chun-nam Arabien, G'enforg 27th Febut Kilon, Mr. F. now, Athall, l'enavón, Matoppa, Namur. Ativol at Home 6th Feb.—— Fhaugliai. „Nagasaki, Koše, Yokotams, Hon duluans Enn | Cafela", Denastion, Sithonia.... 9th Feb. Francisen (Biodan Stok 10|—Intramyys, Kitang Mart, Prior Bump Per Nippon-as ro,
Ludwig, Priam. 18th Feb-Sontag, Promethen 16th: Feb,--Oslédoulen,
Vice Chairman dealing with the prosent situation in Chins and giveng so far as it was possible as members:-Mosara, Arculli See tow. Amoy and Foochow-Por | Nare," Tesn't i some forecast of what theso von Bros., Messrs. Car Bediker end
**miching, 7th Mar., 10 xix. ges may bring forth that I feel in Ca, Megara. Garner Quelch and Shan bai, Jobe and Moji-fer Book~ would be a work of supereroga-Co, The Nestle'Ang'o Swiss
king, Yus Mar., 11 am, tion, even if I could find it, ossible Milk Co., London, Moser, Moxon
to attempt any suelt for, cast or tonn Taylor, and Mosere, Thomss
add to what ho has already said. Cook nud Son.
"We are I think all ng. ‚eed that That caneluded the business we have an yot hardly done more of the nesting, the chairman than seraloh the trado of thanking those present on behalf Ching; with a rebumed, and of the committes for the honour lightcue Governmentable done them, in re-electing them to control and Attigly direct for the ensuing your..
1
Siberlan
Mali.
15 h Mar., Ik4,M.
pose Fening and Cakuttu-Par Persen, Bütli Fob:--Kelipse. 23rd
Kutaing, 9th bear, 11 ani Iyo Mem,
KUDAT & BANDAKAN
Abont TUESDAY,
5th March..
Prinz Sigismund...6,150
Capt. D. Less i
Bornes0,760 ('ddle!
Fireli
1. All the stauze s of the j zatopena Liza wa fitted with Wireless Telɛgmphyi
Taw Bysta a of Telefantes. "
For further Panloulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER, LLOYD
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, EONGKONG and CHINA.
Hongkong, 27th February, 1912.
\DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LD.
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
Highest Cass, Fastest and Mod Luxurious Stanmera 03 the Cant, having : sp'erdid Accommodation for First-Class Passengers. Electria Light. Exoillaná. Calsize.
FOL SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Ocenpying 9 tv 30 d ya)
(YHANAH'TI.
...
CAPTANC
LE V:KG.
Halyang | I. W. Erans ................. Į SUNDAY, R1d Mani, xl 10 4,x, Matching... W. G. ParamŠTE | THURSDAY, 7th March, at 11 40.
FOR SWATOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 8 Days). |Halmun... | A. H. Stewart ....................... | PUESDAY, 50, Merob, at 11 a.m.
Steuners will arriva at, and depart I om, Və Cụ 's/Whorf near Blake Pier.
For Freight and Passsee, apply to
291
Douglas, Laprafik & Co.,
General Minngera,
THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED.
Mail Service to Australia.
MAIL (CHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION).,
·Kato,, II, .......
Lam Chi-obam Lamb, A. F. Lit-rim Maradon, M.
Siaperi
Морая Motoomal Okuda Tauom, Nai
Eastern .......................................
February 29th at 10a.m. 4 p.. Barometr, 80.01 29.90 Temperatnes Humidity · 81
Arrive Hongk
Love Hingio
from Australia
:"for" A satınˇis..
Saturday, Mar.
Aldenham.......................................................
Thesis Starmars are fitted with Bo'rigoat'nt Mach'nery, ensuring |plealifeImosp3y of Tor, Fresh Provision" "sto "čnin e lighted thizonghost with
Electricity. All Btate-Rosms bave E'estria Fra A daly qualißad re and Flower?aw ays esrdad...~
For further particl^zı, spaly !ajili
Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Trante i and Published by the Fropeitor, Dr. T.
Voux, Bond Central, in the City of
¿A vente,