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I note that the important ques- tion of high coat of living bas
the scheme. pepite of artifdialys dealt within the Report
syllabus including barriers of enmit
„párty the closing phryle of the ddresses by professional lecturere Bolshevist manipulation graph reads, and there.
on all subjects of common interest,
ne'er-do-w whose tor rests at present Su
This has been found to be a moet
distasteful to Canton seam to have been made,
neffective and pleasant means of tyranny is quiries from European assistants bringing home, where it is wanted, as it la to us. (Load epplause): For the first time in the history of the Colony, the annual of commercial arms should be in information with regard to the Hopeful Outlook. La moeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, held tituted in order to accertain the nations and peoples of the World The present political situation yesterday, was attended by His Excellency the Governor, who extent of present ha ips There are few towns or even vil in Canton la somewhat obseura but was present at the invitation of the Committee!
Whilst sympathising with the unlages which have hot got an organ-I'am glad to tell you that on Tues His Excellency took occasion, to make an important-annonaco-doubted anxiety of that particularisation such as mention, and in day 1 received a letter from Mr. ment, stating that ho had received a letter from the Chairman of branch of the Colony's workers to the case of large industrial cen- Wang Ching wel, the chairman of the Canton Government expressing willingness to appoint thrpe make ends meet submit tres the preparations for the wh the Canton Council of Government, members of the Government to negotiate with three Hongkong with all respect that the ter months are made on a very informing me that he is now pre officiale in regard to the settlement of the strike and boycott. This question does not seem to have elaborate scale pared to appoint three members Deen approached from quite the I had occasion when at Home, at of his Government to negotiate a proposal, said the Governor, had been agreed to, and it was hoped right angle, and I doubt even if very short notice to preside at settlement with three officials of that negotiations would soon begini?
the statistics were obtained from small and unimpurtant, meating the Hongkong Government to be the sources indicated whether they such as have described, and appointed by me I have repiled" The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak was | dwell upon the trade position or to would be of any real commercial curiously enough the subject of the agreeing to that proposition and 1: In the chair and members of Com-prophesy of the future. The value. It seems to me that what lecturer wag China. His dis hope that negotiations will amou well we must aim at is to reduce the course was assisted by magic lan begin and will lead to an honour- mittee supporting him were the reigning conditions Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. D. G. M. known to all but I am thankful to cost of living to the majority, as term slides of a somewhat antediable and lasting settlement. (Loud-
Applause) Bernard, Mr. A. H. Barlow, Mr. | say that I feel able to close with wall as to the minority. By this fluvian order., He, however, made am glad also to inform you
Imann a reduction in the cost of most efficient use of the material Paul Lauder. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, more optimistic note than seem- Mr. G. M. Young, Mr. W. H. Bell, ad possible oven a short time ago living to Chinese labour, which at his disposal to see that there and distinct signs In Mr. T. G. Well and Mr. M. F. Key and I think there is ground for turdened by the ever enhanced In conversation with him IsabCantos of a coming movement (secretary), His Excellency the hope, if not belief, that the unfor- cost of necessities, must in turn sequently ascertained he had only hostile to the Bolshevists and the Governor occupied a seat on the tunate state of affairs between demand a proportionate increase been In China for three months, imperium in imperio of Canton right of the chairman.. Hongkong and Canton which has in wages," which in time cannot but he certainly, in that time seem which is the Strike Committee. Chairman's Speech. prevalled for some months past, but react more upon employers ed to have covered a great deal of seems indeed that the same com
monsense of the Cantonese to The chairman said. "In moving will shortly be cleared up and the and their business. We have.com ground. This leads up to my su which, I have referred is ut, last? the adoption of the Report and Acold friendly relationship between Faratively few industrial congestion beating down Communism and is
Granted that you agree it is about to re-establish law and order. have are very important employera desirable for all classes in the and the outlook is therefore more counts I desire in the first place the two Forts which has existed cerna in Hongkong, but what we coexpress, to you Sir, our keen harmoniously for so many years of labour; they are moreover oper Home Countries to really gran the hopeful than at any time since last pleasure at your presence, this will again prevail,
ating in direct competition with possibilities in China, particularly Janes (Appla afternoon providing as it does, an-
the producing marketa of the from a commercial standpoint, it other Indication of the keen in-
In conclusion he suld it was At World, and, the local price of Insects to me that it would be positons and Chinese, terest you take in every part of ting that he should refer to the bour must obviously play a vers sibie, with the help of other Cham There is one matter on which I the Colony's life. I have already death of members which had ac important part in the success or bers of Commerce, and of the very will presume to offer you a word. paid willing and just tribute, incurred during the year. By the otherwise or securing business, influential Eastern Committee just of advice, althoug am told that the early part of this Report to death of Mr. Montague Ede they This, I submit is a most Impor-appointed at Home, to prepare data business men should know their the assistance rendered the Com had lost a distinguished citizen tant matter, and I trast the Cham-for a series of lectures dealing cwn business best. My acquain- mercial Community during the who rendered valuable service tober will when the time is oppor-1 with China, ita industries, its peo-tance with Hongkong and things times of crisis which came upon it the Colony and to the Chamber. tune, renew its interest and as ple, and ita potential development Chinese now extends over a quar- during the latter half of 1925, by Then there was the loss of Mr. sociate, themselves, with the Gov-auch lectures to be supported by
Sir His Excellency, Edward Chau Siu-ki in tragic circum:rnment in terminating the pre, photographs and possibly motion ter of a century and during the Stubbs, and since your arrival,stances at Po Hing Fong who as sent state of affairs when higher pictures!It could then be arrang whole of that period nothing has by you, Sir.
a merchant and banker was well wages do not benefit the renied with certain associations, which given me more concern then the "For many years past the rela-known to all. The final loss of worker but native middlemen and I understand are in tough with pro- fact that the European and Chin- tionship between the Government which he had to speak was that of others who never themselves fessional lecturers, to include our ese communities of Hongkong of this Colony and the General the late secretary of the Chamber, "bearing the heat and burden of China papers in their repertoire. although in daily contest, never- Chamber of Commerce has been Mr. Blair, whose death was re- the day" batten on him to the de- It might, of course, be possible totheless move in wholly different peculiarly close and intimate and ported lant month. Last year his triment of the Colony's well being serture the voluntary services of worlds, not really comprehending constantly, questions concern predecessor had mentioned that and expansion, and all that that re- those who have actually been out ing not only mercantile and ship- Mr. Blair had to go home on leave presents.
here, and who could speak with the ways of thought and manner of ping problems but also those af- because of his health. The old Propaganda Wanted, personal knowledge of their sub- the life of the other. This is a fecting the general life and wel-trouble, heart disease, intervened In conclusion, Gentlemen, there Jeet.
most unfortunate circumstance fare of the Colony have been re- and he passed away as stated. He is one matter which I would like to. This, and various other im and from it arise many regret ferred to this Chamber for con- was a man who rendered valuable mention. My reason for doing soportant points of detail would have table misurdoratandings which re 50. Des Voeux Rit, TEL. C. 234 sultation. The period under ra- service to the Chamber and enter is that, if approved, it will call for to be due to herein at the tard the social, moral, Intellectual view has been one of almost un-ed the social and other lives of the the co-operation of the Members new merely throwing out the and commercial welfare of the Co- precedented anxiety for the Cp Colony and he was much loved by of the Chamber as a whole. It skeleton suggestion, but would fur-lony. I beg you all to find ways. lony provoking problems arising all."
relates to the very important ther add, that in my opinion the from a grave situation which had
Mr. Key's Services. to be dealt with under emergency He wished to say a word about conditions and which called for the assistance rendered to him as quick action; throughout the per-chairman through the year by od right up to the present day, the their present secretary Mr. Key
whose lives are going to be spent Government and the Chamber of He did not hesitate to say that the
mainly in Hongkong should ac Commerce Committee have been in work of chairman of the Chamber
THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. quire a competent knowledge or constant and often daily con was extremely heavy, fast year
the Chinese language. Many sultation. I desire here to acknow- particularly so, and it would not I could-rot but be particularly Canton-Hongkong Negotiations. Chinese learn English in Hong- ledge the sincere thanks of this be possible for any business man struck by the lack of appreciation Chamber and of the Commercial to carry it on if he had not got an of the general public in connection members, His Excellency said: Ish in Hongkong who learn Chi- Addressing the chairman and kong, but there are very few Eng- Community of Hengkeng which it adequate accretary. He could tell with China affairs. It was ex-I have listened with great representa, to the Government and them that the services of Mr. Kestraordinary that even well in-interest to the speeches which nese, and unless an Englishman can its Officials for the courtesy and were those which the Chamber formed people had such meagre have been
made by your speak Chinese he is unlikely to assistance which it has rendered could not do without. (Applause) knowledge of conditions existing self and Mr. Sutherland and acquire an insight into the manners under moet difficult conditions.
He would pass him on to his out here, both political and com- I shall give careful thought to what and customs of the Chinese, per- The report before you is so successor with the greatest con-merefal..
I have heard. I thank you very haps hot, even such as will enable voluminous, and I venture to say fidence. but he must issue a note And throughout the entire cordially for inviting me to come him to meet his English speaking deals so fully with the various sub- of warning. Mr. Key had served country it would seem that, that here, for I value very highly on Chinese acquaintances on equal jects which have arisen during the for several years and he would very important section of the opportunity of exchanging views terms. past year that it would be super- have to g Home on leave and the public known as the man in the with the chief representatives of In this matter I have as practical fluous for me to enlarge upon them Chamber would have to provide an street"-cared very little about the mercantile
community of to carry on a country, the success and indus-Hongkong.
suggestion to make. The Hong- nor do they need argument to com assistant secretary mend themselves to your attention during his absence. They knew a
Fire Fighting Apparatus. the serious accident which Mr. I propose however, to deal brief- Key had in the middle of 1925, ly with one or two items. Re-when he carried on his work even ferring to the question of re-in hospital. (Applause). opening the "Imports and Exports Statistical Department." that will Mr. R. Sutherland in seconding ceptions those who were more or of business men. There should be be dealt with at a later stage Insaid, I have much pleasure in se-less directly interested in the no barrier between the Govern in Chinese shall be given by the this meeting. The necessity for conding the adoption of the Re-country, and in the large majority ment of Hongkong and the me proves a success. I hope business Hongkong University. If that considerable improvement in the port and Accounts as presented. of cases, men who had actually Wants of Hongkong... (Applause). fire fighting appliances of the Co- From our Chairman's Speech been out here. I have previously On the contrary there should be arma engaging young men from
will require lony, of increased pressure in the and from the Chamber's Annual said that politics and commerce full confidence and complete Home mains and the possible use of sea- Report just issued, the latter are inseparable in this country, mutual understanding between us. to :go through a like water Instead of fresh water in may say being most excellently and I do not, doubt but that very it might not always be advisable course of training at the connection with them is engaging complied, it is manifest that, our considerable energy has already to meet in public for heart to Hongkong University such as will the earnest attention of the Gov- General Committee and Sub-Com- been displayed by various bodies heart taka but we can always meet be pursued by our cadets, The ernment. The necessity for such mittee have had a diffleult and anx-at Home and in the Far East to private for that purpose. I shall improvement was emphasized by ious term of office. Their en- bring the mind of the British place myself freely at your dis- Hongkong Government is a busi
ness concern. and it pays us and the disastrous Hotel fire on New deavours to foster and protect the public. in line with the true state sal at all times. (Applause),
a day. One naturally feels trade of the Colony, and to bring of affairs which has existed dur. Hongkong is a place of world it is essential for us that these tempted to discuss such contro- a broad angle of vision on the ing recent troubles.
wide, importance because of its men whom we propose to train for versial subjects as the "Tariff Con-ranny difficult probleme confront- The suggestion, however, which ocean-borne commerce and we may responsible offices in the Govern Cerence" and "Extra Territorial-ing them, will stand as a lasting I have to make is in no way con well be thankful that the comment service should learn Chinese ty Commission? both now sitting monument to the usefulness and nected with politics; this is a mercial greatness of Hongkong Therefore I put it to you that the in Peking, the measure of progress would say essentiality of this Chamber of Commerce, and I think fests on safe and durable founda made and what they hope to Chamber. Their task has been a you will agree with me Gentlemen tions Nature has placed at our me reasons apply to all business achieve, but refrain from doing difficult, one because it would that the less we are drawn into disposal an asset of priceless value, firms in Hongkong. (Applause). so and our views upon both these seem, in the light of past expert-political issues the better..
the wonderful Hongkong harbour. Lastly I venture to think that questions have already been ably ence oyer a long period of years.
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matter of propaganda, a word expense would not be great, and and means of breaking down this may say which is a misnomer the benefits, both direct and in-partition between one community. when used in connection with direct considerablo, both in the and another. As a first step many subjects it covers. Possibly near future and in the years to it is really essential that Britons
might substitute the word "publi- come. (Applause). elty" to better define what I
ROW wish to put forward.
During my recent stay at Höme!
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rial development of which, was in I shall always be glad to come kong Government is this year en- no small measure associated with when commercial matters of vital gaging some new cadet officers his own well being,
importance to the life of the and they will probably arrive in While it is true many people Colony are under discussion, in Hongkong about November next, followed the China position fairly order that I may have first hand and when they do arrive. I hope closely, they were with few ex-information concerning the views to arrange that their Instruction
them
It is, of course, understood that tish enterprise developed the poten- in Hongkong which would be open NOWELL B. WHITE, and vigorously represented in Pe- that there few countries in the most common form of public-tialities latent in this generous hot to Europeans and Chinese Is
king by Mr. Brooke-Smith, the which political and commercial ty is that through the medium of gift of nature to mankind with special delegate from Shanghai. issues are so inseparably bound to the public press. I venture the the result that Hongkongle one long overdue. Nothing would give Telephone-C. 2336
The Boxer Indemnity Commis gether as in China.
opinion, however, that this to-day of the largest shipping centres in me greater pleasure than that, the slon, headed by Lord Willingdon, From the Report, Sir, we learn is not sufficiently far-reaching at the whole world with every modern leaders of the European and Chin referred to at the close of our Re- with great satisfaction the pro-Home. port has as you are aware arrived greas which has been made in
facility for the wharfage, dock-ese communities should combine to in China and has already begun wireless telegraphy in the Colony directly interested in China will as well as for the loading, ware success. We have both Eura
While it is true that those ing, building and repairing of ships found such a club and make it a prosecuting te enquiries. generally. The establishment of scan an article in a newspaper housing and discharging of cargo, pean clubs and Chinese cluba
University Claims,
recording station on the Pratas under the heading of China Af It is hoped, that at no very dis- Shoal, the improved conditions at faire" or some such headline, it harbour at the mouth of the West see come to pass would be Moreover, nature has placed this but what I should like to tant date it will visit Hongkong in D'Aguilar and at the Observatory, is doubtful whether the large ma- River which, with its tributaries, another Club-if the name pleasur order to investigate the strong cannot but be a source of satis. jority of the commercial and forms the main highway for the claim put forward for a grant to faction to all associated with ships working clasa take much notice of two Chinese, provinces of Kwang You The Concord Clas" embody the Hongkong University, and and shipping,
it. your Committee has consistently. Marchants must also realize that I would like therefore to submit abited by teeming millions of name
tung and Kwangal, which are In-ing something of the spirit of that advocated throughout and in a let the more up-to-date we can bring a suggestion for the consideration most industrious, capable and ter to the Associated Chambers in cur aids to navigation, so will ex of the Committe
peace loving people, shrewe and Shanghai on March 30th last year panaive demurrage of ships and
An Innevallen.
uprizat in their, commercia] trans- again confirmed its conviction that lighters be degreased, and possible I am fully conscious of the fact actions. (Applause)
the purposes to which (our por lower Insurance premia on hulls that it may be regarded ga spme Canton, the onlet elty of these Bailey tion of) these funds can most and cargo cannot but generally what of an innovation, and at first provinces, is within a 100 mfle credit: usefully be applied are the Edu-benfit ths trade of the Colony and sight may not be casoeptable. 7 of us and Hongkong is its deen sesible for the Holyoak Massey, & CO., Lidation of Chinese on British liner South China.
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Open Discussion.
The meeting was then
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duo.