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reality. The only way to save Cizina from poverty is economic reconstruction. As regards economic elements, there is nothing beyond capital and labour. The essential quirement is co-operation between the Government and the people. Co-operation progresses by steps. Fst it is necessary to have econo-
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concatenations. By concatena- tion is meant the consentration of resources and useful men and the linking up of economy connections. The vital point lies with the reput- able leaders of the Community and their efforts to start and work, and with the Government in its duty to afford protection. I can say for cer- tain that with mutual assistance and co-operation, there is nothing which cannot be done.
We know very well that the pro- sperity of Hongkong and Canton is really interdependent. You, Gentle- men and Dr. Kotewall are distin- guished men of Hongkong. You have taken keen interest and led others in economic enterprises,. thereby eliciting the admiration of the community and the respect of the Government It gives me great plea- sure to be with all of you here to day. It is my earnest hope that you will with the same spirit as you have done in the past, take a lead in the economic developments of Kwang- tung. It is my hope too that other gentlemen in China will, on hearing of such news, rise and help to carry out the national economic scheme for saving the country from poverty.
Mayor's Reply
During my present visit to Hong- kong with Chairman Huang, I have been given the warmest welcome and finest entertainment by Hongkong Government fellow-countrymen.
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me at lunch party and I fully enjoy your princely hospitality. You have also spoken kindly of me. I am so touched that
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I can find no words to express my thanks. I hope the people of Hong- kong and Canton will remain the friendliest terms and spare no efforts in working for the prosper- ity of the two cities and reviving | the trade of both places, so that i commerce and industry may flourish and the people be enriched. When this is achieved, we should have a grand fete to celebrate our success, and I shall take the opportunity to be your host and invite you all to honour me with your presence.
I believe that my hope will be realiz- ed in the very near future. I now ask you all to drink together with me and I wish you health.
The Hosts
The hosts were.-Mr. R. H. Kote- wall, Dr. S. W. Tso, Messrs. T. N. Chau, M. K. Lo, Sir Shouson Chow, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Dr. S. N. Chau, Messrs. Shou J. Chen, Ho Kom-tong, Kan Tong-po, Dr. Li Shu-fan, Messrs. Li Sing-kui, Li To-nam, Li' Yau-tsun, Lo Wing-kit, W. N. T. Tam, B. Wong Tape. J. M. Wong.
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CHAMBER
Give Tea Party in Honour Of Canton Officials
CORDIALITY PREVAILS
In honour of the visit here of His Excellency the Kwangtung Provin- cial Chairman, General Huang Mu- sung and H. H. the Mayor of Canton, i Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, the members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce gave a tea party reception in the Chamber's hall yesterday afternoon. The Canton Governor and Mayor arrived together with His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton, Mr. H. Phillips, and Chinese Unofficial mem- bers of the Legislative Council.
At the entrance of the Chamber the eminent visitors were welcomed by Mr. Li Sing-kui and other mem- ' bers.
Three bows to the Chinese national flag and the portrait of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen marked the commencement of the proceedings The will of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen was read by the Chamber's Secret- ary, Mr. H. Y. Tso. All the hosts then bowed ceremoniously to the Canton Governor and Mayor who bowed acknowledgment.
The Chinese national anthem was played by the band of the Chung Sing Benevolent Society..
Throughout the reception the most cordial and happy spirit prevailed. The Canton Governor and Mayor, who of course made their speeches in Cantonese, stressed the importance of promoting better relations be-| tween Hongkong and Ganton, which sentiments were loudly applauded.
When General Huang remarked that relations between Great Britain and China were improving every day, and the relations between Hongkong and Canton had been brought much closer through the able services of His Majesty's Consul- General, Mr. Phillips, he received: ap- plause from the gathering.
After the speeches the Canton Governor stayed for some time ex- changing views with the merchants, and conversed freely with Mr. Li Sing-kui, Mr. Wong Tape and others.
The visit attracted great Chinese interest as the national flag was flown everywhere in town. A crowd of many hundreds lined the Praya outside the Chamber to see the ar- rival of the Canton officials.
Those present were: His Ex- cellency General Huang Mu-sung (Chairman of the Kwangtung Pra- vincial Government), H. H. Mr: Tseng Yang-fu (Mayor of Canton), Mr. Herbert Phillips, C.M.G., OBE,. (British Consul-General, Canton). Colonel Li Fong (Secretary of the Municipal Government of Canton),. Mr. Chang Yuen-nan, the Hon. Mr.. R. H. Kotewall, Hon. Mr. S. W. Tso; 'Hon.
Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. Li Sing-kui, Mr. J. M. Wong, Mr. Tai Tak-fu (Chinese In- voice Officer of Hongkong),,, Mr. Li Yau-tsun, C.B.E., Mr. Ho Kom-tong,. Mr. Fung Heung-chuen, Mr. Chan Pak-shuen, Mr. Li Chi-chung, Mr.. Chan Kam-po, Dr. Li Shu-fan, Mr.. Kong Chi-ying, Mr. Ho Chap-ping,. Mr. Chow Din-pong, Mr. Chan Yuk-. chim, Mr. Li Lu-chao, Mr. Chin Shu- fan, Mr. Lau Kok-ho, Mr. Chung Ping-fung, Mr. Wan Man-hing, Mr.. Yao Pek-lung (Director of the Can- ton Navigation Bureau), Mr. Tong Ying-hua (Director of the China. Merchants Steam Navigation Com- pany), Mr. W. J. Wen, Mr. Lo Ying- yu, Mr. Shen Hsiao-chin, Mr. Lam. Fong-pak, Mr. Tsam Shiu-sum,. Mr. Tang Chung-put, General Chen-Kee- yau, Mr. Choi Cheong, Mr. Chan Chung-pik, Mr. Au Yeung-kee, Mr. Chan Kwong-chung, Mr. Lam Po- tin, Mr. Wong Cheuk-nam, Mr. Tse Tsun-on, Mr. Tai An-kay, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, Mr. Philip Gockchin, Mr.. Jackman To, Mr. Kwok Chan, Mr.. Ip Lan-cauen, Mr. W. N. Thontas Tam, M; Lo Wing-kit, Mr, Peter Sin, Mr. Ho Leung, Dr. F, I: Tseung, Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan, Mr. Wong Tape, Ma. Yung Chi-ming, Mr. Yung Koon-man, Mr. Kwan Shu-chung, Mr. Li Po-kwai, Mr. Li Jør-shan, Mr. Lau Yak-wan, Mr. Lau. King-tsing, Mr. Fung Kee-cheuk; Mr. Lam. Chi- fung, Mr. Fung ping-fan, and many others.
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Speaking in Chinese the Chairman of the Chamber, Mr. Li Sing-kui, saidt. "In extending our most sincere welcome to His Excelleney General Huang Mu-sung and Mr. H. Phillips and all the distinguished guests here rday we feel that we have been greatly honoured by the presence of such an eminent assembly. We, as the overseas Chinese merchants in Hongkong, have paid the keenest at- tention to the welfare of China. Therefore, we have been looking for- ward a long time for an opportunity to meet and hear the views of leaders of the Chinese Government. Such an opportunity is rare.
"It is a gratifying factor that rela- tions between Canton and Hongkong have been very close. Many of our guests, to-day are leaders in various businesses in Canton. In the past the Canton merchants have given the Chinese merchants in Hongkong the most helpful co-operation in the international trade. promoting of
Such mutual co-operation we have always greatly appreciated. It is, indeed, unnecessary to say that all the time the Canton merchants have tried their very best, striving for new developments and wider fields for promotion of foreign trade. Therefore, we hope that the happy function to-day will leave a good im- pression on their mind of our desire for friendship.
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"On the other hand we are equally assured that in his political readjust- ment programme for Kwangtung, General Huang Mu-sung will pay full attention to the livelihood and welfare of the overseas Chinese, to
whom it is hoped that he will con- tinue to render his most valuable advice and help from time to time.
"In conclusion, on behalf of all members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, I reiterate
hearty welcome and wish His Excellency General Huang Mu-sung good healti and prosperity."
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The Vice-Chairman of the Cham ber, Mr. J. M. Wong, also made brief speech of welcome.
Address by Canton Governor Speaking from his own experienc as a traveller who has visited a parts of the world with the excer tion of South America and Australi General Huang Mu-sung said that I that ever; was delighted to see where he went there was a Chine Chamber of Commerce. To enter Chinese Chamber of Commer abroad was like returning to one home in China. For the past years he had travelled a good de and visited many Chinese Chambe of Commerce abroad. He hop that the Hongkong Chinese Chamt of Commerce and the Canton Cha: ber of Commerce would co-oper desi to bring about the much trade prosperity for both cities.
As an official of the Governm he also believed that there should permanent co-operation between
in Government and the people matters. The Canton Governm was not only willing to co-oper with its people but would endeav its very best to afford protection help to overseas Chinese.
In his conversations with the F Mr. Kotewall he had been told Kwangtung was like the body man and Hongkong its throat. two organs were so closely conne commercially and economically they could not be separated.
"Relations between Great Br and China are improving day by while Hongkong and Canton been brought much closer by Majesty's Consul-General,, Mr. Phillips, and others." (Applause