AnnualReport-1914 — Page 19

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Unless shipments of metal and other building materials are interfered with by the war, 1915 should be a good year for Far Eastern cement concerns as supplies of Belgian and other continental cement will probably be unobtainable.

(ii.)-Under Chinese Management.

Tin. The tin business in Hongkong is annually worth some 12 millions. All tin comes from Yunnan. There are no smelters in the Colony but there are six refineries, where the Yunnan pig tin is refined and loses some 2 to 3 per cent. in the process.

1913, 1914, ...

Imports. 6,153 Tons 6,741 Tons Exports. 5,734 Tons 5,267 Tons

The imports are all in Yunnan unrefined tin and the exports in refined tin.

Generally speaking about 334 tons are exported to Japan yearly, and 1,336 tons to Shanghai. The balance goes to Europe and America. The war affected the trade last year as little tin went to Europe.

Rattan and Fibre Furniture.-The chair export business amounted only to about half of that done last year. Sea grass export was about $1,000,000 less, while hemp export showed a decided improvement.

Native Tobacco. The output of last year has been well maintained and its use for the manufacture of cigarettes has increased 20 to 30 per cent.

Tinned Goods.-The market has been very poor and business has fallen off 25 per cent.

Samshu.-The Superintendent of Imports and Exports reports that the trade remained steady during the first half of the year but during the second half there was a large falling off in the amount of spirit both imported and locally distilled.

Vinegar. Merchants report that the business has remained much the same as last year.

Knitted Vests and Socks.--The market has been poor and business has gone down about one third. Japanese competition continues very keen.

Leather and Hides.-The price has advanced considerably, and good business has been done but the supply is short.

Ginger and Preserves.-Owing to the European war this business on which the Germans had a strong hold has gone off 30 per cent.

Soy. -Exporters again report a poor market. Business has been reduced by 40 per cent.

Paper.-Business shows a further decrease of 20 per cent.

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17 Unless shipments of metal and other building materials are interfered with by the war, 1915 should be a good year for Far Eastern cement concerns as supplies of Belgian and other continental cement will probably be unobtainable. (ii.)-Under Chinese Management. Tin. The tin business in Hongkong is annually worth some 12 millions. All tin comes from Yunnan. There are no smelters in the Colony but there are six refineries, where the Yunnan pig tin is refined and loses some 2 to 3 per cent. in the process. 1913, 1914, ... Imports. 6,153 Tons 6,741 Tons Exports. 5,734 Tons 5,267 Tons The imports are all in Yunnan unrefined tin and the exports in refined tin. Generally speaking about 334 tons are exported to Japan yearly, and 1,336 tons to Shanghai. The balance goes to Europe and America. The war affected the trade last year as little tin went to Europe. Rattan and Fibre Furniture.-The chair export business amounted only to about half of that done last year. Sea grass export was about $1,000,000 less, while hemp export showed a decided improvement. Native Tobacco. The output of last year has been well maintained and its use for the manufacture of cigarettes has increased 20 to 30 per cent. Tinned Goods.-The market has been very poor and business has fallen off 25 per cent. Samshu.-The Superintendent of Imports and Exports reports that the trade remained steady during the first half of the year but during the second half there was a large falling off in the amount of spirit both imported and locally distilled. Vinegar. Merchants report that the business has remained much the same as last year. Knitted Vests and Socks.--The market has been poor and business has gone down about one third. Japanese competition continues very keen. Leather and Hides.-The price has advanced considerably, and good business has been done but the supply is short. Ginger and Preserves.-Owing to the European war this business on which the Germans had a strong hold has gone off 30 per cent. Soy. -Exporters again report a poor market. Business has been reduced by 40 per cent. Paper.-Business shows a further decrease of 20 per cent.

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17 Unless shipinents of inetal and other building materials are interfered with by the war, 1915 should be a good year for Far Eastern cement concerns as supplies of Belgian and other con- tinental cement will probably be unobtainable. (ii.)-Under Chinese Management. Tin. The tin business in Hongkong is annually worth some 12 millions. All tin comes from Yunnan. There are no smelteries in the Colony but there are six refineries, where the Yunnan pig tin is refined and loses some 2 to 3 per cent. in the process. 1913, 1914, ... Imports. 6,153 Tons 6,741 Tons Exports. 5,734 Tons 5,267 Tons The imports are all in Yunnan unrefined tin and the exports in refined tin. Generally speaking about 334 tons are exported to Japan yearly, and 1,336 tons to Shanghai. The balance goes to Europe and America. The war affected the trade last year as little tin went to Europe. Rattan and Fibre Furniture.-The chair export business amounted only to about half of that done last year. Sea grass export was about $1,000,000 less, while hemp export showed a decided improvement. Native Tobacco. The output of last year has been well main- tained and its use for the manufacture of cigarettes has increased 20 to 30 per cent. Tinned Goods.-The market has been very poor and business has fallen off 25 per cent. Samshu.-The Superintendent of Imports and Exports reports that the trade remained steady during the first half of the year but during the second half there was a large falling off in the amount of spirit both imported and locally distilled. Vinegar. Merchants report that the business has remained much the same as last year. Knitted Vests and Socks.--The market has been poor and business has gone down about one third. Japanese competition continues very keen. Leather and Hides.-The price has advanced considerably, and good business has been done but the supply is short. Ginger and Preserves.-Owing to the European war this business on which the Germans had a strong hold has gone off 30 per cent. Soy. -Exporters again report a poor market. Business has heen reduced by 40 per cent. Paper.-Business shews a further decrease of 20 per cent.

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Unless shipinents of inetal and other building materials are interfered with by the war, 1915 should be a good year for Far Eastern cement concerns as supplies of Belgian and other con- tinental cement will probably be unobtainable.

(ii.)-Under Chinese Management.

Tin. The tin business in Hongkong is annually worth some 12 millions. All tin comes from Yunnan. There are no smelteries in the Colony but there are six refineries, where the Yunnan pig tin is refined and loses some 2 to 3 per cent. in the process.

1913, 1914, ...

Imports. 6,153 Tons 6,741 Tons

Exports. 5,734 Tons 5,267 Tons