1920-1930
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passengers rescued (31/3). Rival factions met at Hoi Chu, Canton, to discuss ways and means of preserving peace in Kwangtung Province. The Conference ended in bloodshed (12/4). New Pavilion on Hong Kong University Athletic Ground declared open by His Excellency the Governor (3/5). China Coast Officers' strike ended, the guild being recognised and extra pay and bonus granted (14/5). Death of President Yuan Shih-kai (6/6). Memorial Services in the Union Church and St. John's Cathedral for Lord Kitchener and for those who were killed in the naval battle off Jutland (11th and 14th June). Canton-Kowloon train attacked by robbers in Chinese Territory. Casualties were numerous (15/6). Chinese Parliament re-opened by President Li Yuan-hung (1/8). Political unrest for a considerable period in Kwangtung culminated in attacks on the City of Canton from the North and West which continued for some weeks. All business in Canton almost entirely suspended. Hundreds killed and the hospitals crowded with wounded (5/8). Hong Kong Police Reserve Club opened by His Excellency the Governor (9/5). Opening of the Helena May Institute (12/9). Opening of Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians (15/10). "Our Day"—on behalf of the Red Cross Funds—total drawings of $41,000 effected (19/10). "Heather Day" in Hong Kong, proceeds of £1,582 effected (1/12). Opening of National Mission (2/12).
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Trade & Industries.—Exchange 1/11 and reached 2/43 in May; it then dropped to 2/11 (30th June), but again advanced until it reached 2/43 on the 31st December. Business transactions in Indian yarn amounted to 141,800 bales during the year, an increase of 33,000 bales over the previous year. The piece goods market was somewhat restricted owing to delay in supplies from Home. Towards the end of the year a large number of orders were booked as a result of the rising exchange. Business in white shirtings still remained dull owing to the scarcity of dyes. Supplies of woollen goods were short as the Home mills were occupied in making Army cloth; prices