(ii.)-Under Chinese Management.
Tin. This trade showed a decrease as compared with that in 1918. Imports from Yunnan during the year amounted to about 6,800 tons and from Kwangsi to about 200 tons as against 12,500 tons and 200 tons respectively in 1918. From Java 320 tons were imported and from the Straits 2,000 tons.
During the year about 250 tons were exported to Japan, 4,200 tons to Shanghai and other China Coast Ports, and 900 tons to Europe, Canada, and the United States of America.
Rattan and Fibre Furniture.-During 1919 the value of rattan and fibre furniture exported from this port increased from $10,000 to $380,000. The value of Rattan Canes exported was about $200,000 and that of Rattan Core and Seagrass was $400,000 and $80,000 respectively.
1918.
Native Tobacco. This trade was a little better than that in 1918.
Tinned Goods.-The volume of business done during the year showed a slight increase over that done in 1918.
Samshu. The volume of business was about the same as that in 1918.
Vinegar.
Knitted Vests and Socks.-The volume of business increased by 10%, and prices went up about 5%.
Leather and Hides.-The trade in these articles showed a slight increase.
Ginger and Preserves.-There was a falling off of about 40% in this trade.
Soy. During 1919 this trade showed a marked improvement, the total exports having increased to 4,400 casks from 400 casks. This was due to the improvement of shipping conditions.
Paper.-Owing to large imports from America, prices in 1919 went down about 10%. Imports from Japan declined about 20%, and the total imports into this port by about 60%.
Vermilion. This trade was about the same as that in 1918.
Lard.-This trade showed a great increase in 1919 as the result of great demand from Europe and South America.
(c.)-FISHERIES.
A considerable proportion of the boat population of Hongkong supports itself by deep-sea fishing, in which pursuit a large number of junks are engaged. The villages of Aberdeen, Stanley, Shaukiwan, and also many in the New Territories, are largely dependent upon this industry for their prosperity. Fresh water fish is im-
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(ii.)-Under Chinese Management.
Tin. This trade showed a decrease as compared with that in 1918. Imports from Yunnan during the year amounted to about 6,800 tons and from Kwangsi to about 200 tons as against 12,500 tons and 200 tons respectively in 1918. From Java 320 tons were imported and from the Straits 2,000 tons.
During the year about 250 tons were exported to Japan, 4,200 tons to Shanghai and other China Coast Ports, and 900 tons to Europe, Canada, and the United States of America.
Rattan and Fibre Furniture.-During 1919 the value of rattan and fibre furniture exported from this port increased from $10,000 to $380,000. The value of Rattan Canes exported was about $200,000 and that of Rattan Core and Seagrass was $400,000 and $80,000 respectively.
1918.
Native Tobacco. This trade was a little better than that in
Tinned Goods.-The volume of business done during the year showed a slight increase over that done in 1918.
Samshu.
} The volume of business was about the same as that
·Vinegar. J
in 1918.
Knitted Vests and Socks.-The volume of business increased by 10%, and prices went up about 5%.
Leather and Hides.-The trade in these articles showed a slight increase.
Ginger and Preserves.-There was a falling off of about 40% in this trade.
Soy. During 1919 this trade showed a marked improvement, the total exports having increased to 4,400 casks from 400 casks. This was due to the improvement of shipping conditions.
Paper.-Owing to large imports from America, prices in 1919 went down about 10%. Imports from Japan declined about 20%, and the total imports into this port by about 60%.
Vermilion. This trade was about the same as that in 1918.
Lard.--This trade showed a great increase in 1919 as the result of great demand from Europe and South America.
(c.)-FISHERIES.
A considerable proportion of the boat population of Hongkong supports itself by deep-sea fishing, in which pursuit a large number of junks are engaged. The villages of Aberdeen, Stanley, Shauki- wan, and also many in the New Territories, are largely dependent upon this industry for their prosperity. Fresh water fish is im-
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