1920-1930
97
1928.
487
Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G., administered from
9.5.1928 to 9.1.1929.
Principal Events.-Mr. Kwok Siu Lau's gift of $50,000 to the Hong Kong University (11/2). Official visit of Sir Miles Lampson, His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking (20/2). Official visit of Philippines' Governor-General (27/2). Official visit of Marshal Li Tsai Sum to the Colony (2/5). Official opening of King's College by H.E. the Governor (5/3). Piracy of Junk Hon Cheung (9/3). Official visit of H.E. the Governor to Canton (10/3). Piracy of s.s. Hsin Wah (14/4). Presentation of C.M.G. to Hon. Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe by H.E. the Governor (17/4). Agricultural Show, New Territories (1/5). Piracy of A.P.C. Motor Boat (1/5). Laying Foundation Stone of Eastern Extension of Tung Wah Hospital by H.E. the Governor (4/5). Unveiling of the Chinese War Memorial by H.E. the Governor (6/5). Piracy of s.s. Tean (6/5). Presentation of Colours to H.K. V.D.C. by H.E. the Governor (6/5). Departure of H.E. the Governor on Home leave (9/5). The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn sworn in as O.A.G. (9/5). Indian War Memorial unveiled by H.E. the O.A.G. (25/5). Mr. Tang Chi Ngong's gift of $60,000 for Hong Kong University School of Chinese (26/7). Mr. Woo Hay Tong's Scholarships to Hong Kong Schools $100,000 (19/9). Piracy of s.s. Anking (26/9). The Grand Tattoo (4/10-6/10). Opening of Peninsula Hotel (11/12).
Trade & Industry.-Exchange varied very slightly. In January it stood at 2/3. In September it fell to 1/11-15/16 and from October to December it remained steady at about 2/-5/16. The volume of trade during the year was disappointing. In piece goods there was a good demand for Spring Fancies from Swatow, Canton and adjoining districts. Owing to the rise in Cotton prices at Home repeats were placed