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PAIDAY, APAIL 21, 1949.

-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

YEAR'S ACTIVITIES REVIEWED.

ANNU'IL MEITING OF MEMBERS WHAT THE CHAMBER HAS DONE,

Yesterday after ca the anual

D. K. Wait.

Tic following Arms represented h

THE CHINA MAÍL.

involved.

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PASSPORTS.

WHY G.B.S. NOT SEEK ELECT.ON.

9.

DOCK THIEVES.

LONDON'S GANG OF INGENIOUS PILFERERS.

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of Hongkong, it has been decided to that further supervision was mainly was not a strike, self-contained adopt a standard form which will caled for. I am glad to be able to in Tangkong. Strikers left in bear only the signature of the report a distinct dimination of the large bodies for Canton where Secretary of this Chamber. This new evil in recent months which I think I believe various influences exercised

DROWNING PLEASANTER » form of certificate on which the testifies to the efficiency of the steps direct and indirect measures hamper Sarveyors name does not appear, taken by the Police Authorities inga settlement, in the interests of

by Steamship "Owners," by Wharf both parties, and it was only by co- In a characteristic epistle Mr. become effective on July las next.

Some entertaining details of the other interests operation on the part of the Hong- George Bernard Shaw bas replied te manner in which thieves govt work PROCEEDS OF THE SHIPPING CONTROL Companies and

Long Government with Dr. Jamieson, the invitation of the West Edinburgh in London Docks are given by Mr. With regard to the monies held by'

and Mr. Lak Kirg Fol a deputy Labour party to erme forward as a 2. O. Stuart Baker, head of the Port the Hongkong Government as the

from the Canton Foreign. Office, that candidate at the general election of Lo don Folce, in an interview result of the Shipping Control schema' The Chamber supported the leading

a settlement was ultimately arrived He writes -

pablished by the Daily Tegraph. inaugurated in March 1918, and Steamship

"The falling off in pilfering is Companies in their at, and an agreement reached on the Why should I plead with the against the retention of which, a peti- representations to the Government main question while a general strike citizens of West Edinburgh to allow mainly accounted for by two circum- tion was presented to 3lis Excelleasy for a modification of the passport was operating. The thanks of this me to waste my time at Westminster stances, the institution of special the Governor by certain Shipping examination regulations, and it is Chamber are due to Dr. Jamieson and on a salary on which I could not live stipping police, and the abeeste of Companies concerned. I under- satisfactory that the Government fr. Luk King Foh for the very valu when I can command a far more congestion at the ecks" said Mr. stand that the proposed Orresponded lavourably with the result At the last Angcal General Meeting dinacce dealing wi h this question is that the examination of passports on fable assistance they rendered in this eligible position and mach larger Baker, who paid a high tribute to the

This makes held in abeyance pending the result board steamers leaving the port is of certain local enquiries instituted by now dispersed with.

much saving of time and the Government. It is hoped that for

the general comfort of

The examination of something definite will be decided in for coarction with this matter in the concerned. near future.

passports of passengers entering the Colony continues but

I shall now, as briefly as possible, make reference to such subjects as at to call for would appear to special attention.

TELEPHONE SIKVICE.

CABLE SERVICE.

, FIRE BRIGADE SERVICs.

CROWN AGENTS..

the Government purchase of British

THE OBSERVATORY.

MATIS.

WIRELESS.

sli

with the

his recent visit-wiz-

your zes in the promotion of the wished to win it.

SECRETARY.

ACCOUNTS...

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MR. OWEN BUGHES.

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CRIME IN HONGKONG.

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"Once outside the deck, two bargees will often work in cuilasion. The two barges leave the dock together, both intact. One will transfer a part of his cargo to the other barge, and hasten away straight to his destination. Wher, the tally is found short he is able to produce

kim to the Marais of irgenaity of some of the pilferers is Anglessa and from him to one of often worthy of a better cause. Quite the Rossion - Grand Dukes. She recently we caught a man who bad a was lying to an English harbor muter of specially constructed when the Russia revolution broke pockets inside his trousers, packed out and her crew terced Bolshevist with tea.

main di meniters of the Hengk us General (tamber of Commerce was beld in thell Chamber of Commerce, Reem, City Hall. Tre Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lise presidel, and was supported

'cmoluments as a leading member of assistance the police had received by the folowing members of the

Four Chairman, in reply to the

The strike experiences have set my profession? It the labour party from the trade naions. " Committreon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, ob ervatiers of one of the members,

many of us thinking and all of us or any other party will guarantee me The special shipping rolice is Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. CUT. stated that the long expected in

are concerned with what may best an unopposed election and a salary of body I have been advocating ever Edkins, Mr. G. M. Dadwal, Hon. Mr.onnection with the Telephcze S-rvice

to be done to minimise the effects £1,000 a year with a handsomeinse I urdertook the neorganisation E. V. 1 Parr and the Secretary, Mr. had just come to hand, and it may

should a similar experience arise, in pession, I may at least consider the of the PL.A. police. Their fanction interest roa to know that as the

the future. A god text for Chinese proposition that I should narrow my is to be actually on duty in the holde were result thereof the Hongkong Govern-|

and ourselves alike is famished in the audience from civilised mankind to a at the time of loading and unloading. marat lost no time in appointing a

I understand that the Captain Su- methods now in operation it is not remarks made by H.R.II. the Prince of handful of bewildered commercial In spite of this supervision in the Messrse J. M. Alves & Go Mustee, three members of which

was Wales in the Prince's Pavilion during gentlemen at Westminster who are holds of ships, Lowever, bold thieves J. Alres); Arcull: Bros. (Mr. V.

were nominated be this Chamber, perintendent of Police has made nearly so irksome a basin-se se

to the previously the case.

dow earnestly raining Europe as the still manage to make considerable Cu): the Asiatic Petroleum Co

"The life of this Colony and its stupidest way of run`ng their own baule. On one occasiga, for example. Let. Or. X I... Wason); Arnhol go into the position folly. Certain several recommendations

recommendations were. I understand, Government in his recent report on the

prosperity is inter-dependent on the country, but my answer world Bros. Ltd. (Mr. B. Monteat Webbi;

Correspondence has also taken Bitish and Chinese dwellers on the probably be the same. It would be the men were slinging goods from the quay to the ship. There were police Aader-on Merer & Co. Ltd. (Mr. Put forward he that Committee for Fire Brigade, several of which have tle entsideration of the Government, already been brought into esot, and

doubt result in place with the Director of the

to drown men in the hold in which work was Steenby); the Banque de l'ado and during the past few days a pre-which will no

going on. Presently, altra large Chine M. Marso:): Botelho Bros.

experience, Hongkong forms a meet- At the earce time I am very packing case had been deposited in the (M. PV. Bstelbo): Bradley &inet other of the Telephone Com greater efficiency in this Department. Observatory and with the Goremment, sind Bordering on ancient Chins, eager and pleasanter Co. Ltd. (Mr. T. W. Hai): Butterfeld: Pr bus arrived from London with a Ita densely populated place like which is still continuing, with the ob with its centuries of history and of myself."

view to concluding some arrangement. Hongkong it is absolutely essential ject of obtaining greater eficiency in ing place that should be of matzal sensible of and greateful for the held, the winshman put his head'avez

of weather reports

esteem which has prompted your the side, and said the case was re- " It advantage to both civilisations." and Swire (M. G. T. Edkins) whereby an improved service will be that safety should be the first co-repect

warrings. typhoca expense should and

"Great Britain has always display invitation. I am well aware that I the Brusper Mosh & Co. (Mr. R. C. B. made available to the general public. sideration, and no

therefore be spared in bringing all fire is heled, in response to likey): Caldbeck Macangor & Co.

ed a lively and unflagging interest in have a few finds in Edinburgh-it aired on deck for purposes of Eghting appliances up to date, both representations of this Chamber, that the development of China, and in all may be even a few thousanebat exsistion as the case came up (Mr. C. Lairental: Canadian Pacific Oevar. Services Ltd. Mr. P. A. Cox':

I am glad to report that delays in ashore and afloat. With regard to the Government will increase its that appertains to its prosperity: and not enough to win the scat, even if I: En it was slang over the side to a waiting barge and spirited away, te- ing found by accident the same even- Chin Japan Telephone and Electric, transmission of telegrams between the personnel of the Fire Brigade 1 annual vote to the Observatory and

Colony's welfare, combined with the I shall not stand for Parliament ing. On a cther occasion a huge bale C. Lid (Mt. W. Bennetti; China this port and Great Britain, and Cebam of opinion that the duties of the thereby enable the Director to issue Ligh: and Power Co., Ltd. (Mr. W.tinental countries have been rubs Captain Superintendent of Police daily weather map showingstorm ca cerdial friendship that has always but for telling Parliament what I of goods was brought apagail ou a apart from the Supervision of the tres and barometrical read there existed between the races in" Hong- thick of it. and, incidentally, of the similar pretence and deposited on the Adam op): Chips Mutual Life In-tantially reduced, owing to the com- Are Co., Ltd. (Mr. B. W. Tape): pletion of the new cable from London Fire Brigade, are in themselves more is a strong feeling at the Hongkongkong. sagars well for its future political intelligence of the people deck. Members of the crew, who

Singapore. As A matter than sufficient to occupy his full time ping community that the Hongkong advancement."

who elect it. That is a cseful and were waiting around for the purpose, Ca Provident Loar and Mortgage to

necessary occupation, but not one watched their opportunity and carried Co. Ltd. (Mr. W Adamson); Chica of fact Ordinary telegrams are and that under the circumstances & Observatory needs expansion, and in

it away to their own quarters, where Sugar Refaing Co. Ltd. (Mr. G. H. now getting through to London special executive officer with fire fight view of the importance of Hongkong!

I would rke to place oa record my that wins votes.

it was afterwards discovered. Shax Commercial Union Assurance in about nine hours while "Deferred":

ing and engineering experience should as one of the leading ports of Co. Ltd (Mr. G. H. Elliott); Com essages are received at destination be obtained from Home without the world no expense should be great appreciation of the services

H.M.S. ALACRITY.” parte des Messagerie Maritimes (Mr. in approximately two days after delay. There is no doubt the engage spared in providing such equipment rendered by our Secretary-Mr. D. K. ie" usually associated with Blair-since his return from Home, A. Jard;: Deacon. Looker. Descon despatch from Honghoaz. Telegrams ment of such an officer would meet &

and without his valuable assistance

Dis: assing the departure of H.MS audi Harton (Mr. W. E. L. Stenton): seat of on a Friday or Saturday with general approval, and would re-modern observatories.

during the period of the Strike it Dowell & Co., Ltd. Mr. G. M. appear to be subject to more delay sult in our Fire Bricade being brought

would have berz impossible for me to "Alacrity" from Hongkong North Drdwell;: Eastern Estersion Austra thau those despatched earlier in the to a bigher state of efficiency than is During the year there was consider have attended to my own business China Daily News BBY- lasin and China Telegraph Co., Ltd. we, but now that the Great at present possible. In the meantime able improvement in the mail service sad at the asme time have carried out She together with HSS (31. i. N. F. Airer): General Electric Northern Company has re-established the proposed change in the staff of between Great Britain and the Far the duties attaching to the Chairman- prise." the yacht of the Commander

the Brigade in which the part-time East, and as far as Hongkong is con- ship of this Chamber.

in-Chief of the Mediterranean, go out evidence that he came straight away Cai China lid. (M. A. W communication with Europe we can

under the Geddes Economy Com and arrived at this destination Raworth), Gill Livingston and Co.. look for a still further improvement. Errorean Firemen are to be replaced cerned there have been several oc-

mittee's report. They were the only in the abortest time possible and L: the Hon. Mr. A. O Lang and and perhaps a return to pre-war by whole time Chinese, officered by casious recently of mails from Homa

The accounts as presented will no two yacht left with the excep- had no opportunity or time to Sir. L. J. Davies): Giman & Co., conditions. Those who have bad as three trained European Firemen, will being delivered in 39 days from date

of the Admiralty yacht shed any of his cargo. The Ltd Mr. G. Mishman); Green Island opportunity of percsing the report be watched with interest.

of posting in London. I understand doubt be considered satisfactory, and on and Associated

that the mail contract with the P&I do not think there is anything in "Enchantress and the Royal yachts. other bargee will stop on the way and Cem at Co. Lid."(Messrs W. Adam-f the Eastern

Presumably the "Alacrity" will be hand over bie superfinous cases, or son and Allan Keira); T. E. Grifith Telegraph Companies would gather

Correspondence has been exchanged Company, which had been sus them requiring special comment. since the

wonders what whatever they may be, to a cen- IFBI, was I now beg to propose the adoption hold and one Ltd. (Mr. P. A. Dixon) Sir Robert Ho from the speech of the Chairman Torg: W. A. Hatzibal & Co. (Mr. Sir John Dennison Perder that the between this Chamber and the Gov. pended Jed Robertson): Hausman Ken & laring of yet another cable between ernment with regard to purchase renewed on 20th December last, and of the Report and Accounts as pre- alventure may befall her. She federate, but since on his messa under the circumstances there is every sented, and after this has been was built for the American million his destination, his own load is foun China is in con made by the Public Works Depart-reason to expect that the circulation seconded I shall be pleased to aasaer aire Mr. Anthony Dreal. passed correct, no questions are asked. The C. tr. E. Kern): Handelmasts. England and

these ment through the Crown Agents cla Trasmarinar. D. H. templation showing that

United Kingdom will be satisfactorily desire to put. to Wickel); Holland (lina Trading Co. Companies are making every #fort for the Colonies. Your Committee of mails between Hoogheng and any questions which members may from

to recover the leeway occasioned by contends that

maintained. -(35. A. F. van Andei); Hongkong!

Electric Co., Ltd. (Mr. F. R. Marsh) war conditions. Errors in transmis should, as far as possible, Hoogkong Rope Manufactoring Co., sion to and from Europe have been locally all supplies

I hope that the Government will Ltd. (Mr. W. Ad.ro); Hongkong reduced considerably of late, and manufactured goods, and in this we and Shanghai Banking Corporation recent telegrams are particularly free have the support of the Chambers take in hand at once the construction (Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephea); Honghong from mutilations. Conditions in re of Commerce at Colombo, Penang and of a commercial wireless statica, Transway Co., La. (Mr. W. Espect of cables to and from the United Singapore. The present policy of the It is understood that Hongkong Robarts: Honakoaz, & Whampoa States, however, do not show a cor- Government is, as you are aware, to is to be one of the terminals Dock Co, Ltd. (Mr. R. 31. Dyer) Ip responding improvement, but the purchase bulk supplies through the of the 2,00 mile chain of stations Tax & Co. (Mr Tat. Wing-kwong); repetition of suspected errors to the Crown Agenus, and to bay locally which will link op British posses the home country Indo China Steam Navigion Co., station of origin, which was not be only such casual requirements as may sions with Ltd. (Mr. R. Sutherland): Jardine fore available, has somewhat eased be urgently needed. It seems and with each other. This station the adoption of the Report snd rease ble euggestion that Firms should be put in hand at once forevep Our Chairman has referred in a Matheson & Co., Ltd. (Mr. "D. G. the situation.

which have spent time and capital in if other stations in the chain were clear and precise manner, to the Bears Java China Japan Lin (MzQ. v» Ufford): Kailan Mining The year 1921 has been on the establishing branches out bere should completed after Hongkong station, i Administration" (Lo Checchio): whole an unsatisfacto: one for the be given preference over competitors such a station would at night enable Frincipal matters dealt with by our

little zere can profitably beaded by given in every endeavour made by the Committee to continue ia their Leigh & Orange (M. W. L. Leask) Rice trade of this port. The Cuban who are content to sit on the docr Hongkong to be in wireless touch with Committee during the past year, and hunting ground. Support will be Mitsai Bussan Kaisha Ltd. (31

mrket, which is one of our main step of the Crowe Agents in London, all big stations and during the day me, Eave to say that I feel sare my Mizanu): Mackinnon Mackenzie Co outlets, was alseed to us until the end and who in no way contribute communication could be kept up be- fellow members very fully appreciste protists against the Crown Agents (Hon. Mr. E. 1. D. Parr); of June, when the embargo on the the Colony's welfare either tweea Hongkong and Shanghai, Japan the vast amount of work-and very system which you have rightly des In conclusion, members are behind Mercantile Bank of India Limportation of Rice into Cubs was by service or with money. The joint and Cavite and doubtless many other hard, difficult, and laborious work, cribed as antiquated.

done by you, Sir, and our Committee' (M. N. C. Wilson): Re'ss & Co. raised. The removal of the embargo memorial to the Secretary of State for stations.

during what has been probably the me, in supporting what you have (Mr. W. Sinclair): Robertson, Wilson in question brought temporary relief, the Colonies in this connection from & Co. (Mr. S. W. Sewell); Alex Rossas owing to the demand from that the Chambers of Commerce at

During 1921 strikes occurred in most momentous year in the history stated regarding the valuable services &C. (r. A. S. D. Cousland); J. Island, as well as from New York, for Colombo, Pensag, Singapore and Hongkong affecting the wages of of the Charaber, if not of the Colony. rendered by Dr. Jamieson and Mr. M. de Rechs & Co. (Mr. A. D. Bar transhipment to other West Indian Hongkong has so far, I regret to say, mechanics and skilled labour and 41, for one, am pleased to think that Lak King Fob during the recent retto); Rudolf, Wolf and Kew Ltd. destinations, the market

bere had zo efect, bat there is no intention resulting in advances of wages up to we may hope in the near future to strike negotiations; as also to your' (Mr. C. II. W. Kew): David Sassoon strengthened considerably but the to let the matter drop, and perhaps 30%. At the same time strikes rere ree a better Telephone Service; and I reference to the splendid work of our & Co, Ltd. (Mr. A. M. Bowes Smith); improvement

in time by dint of perseverance it may was short-lived in

ELECTION OF COMOLITTEE," E. D. Sassoon & Co., Ltd. (Mr. S. H. consequence of competition frem be possible to induce the Powers that Proceeding in the zeighbouring feel sure the Telephone Co, bas dune energetic Secretary, Mr. Blair.

After the report and accounts had

Giving evidence before the Com Dutton); Shewan Tomes & Co. (3ir. quite en

unexpected quarter: bé in London to depart from the pre- province, leading up to the acriods its utmost to keep up with the in-

difficult times, and, as for the Cable been unanimously adopted the mittee on the Administration of W. Adamson); Stewart Bros. (Mr. H. namely Germany. Germany had sent unsatisfactory and antiquated situation which we have recently creased demands during trying and

experienced in Hongkong. B. L. DowbiggiL); Sandoz Chemical imported considerable quantities of Crown Agent System.

There has indeed been a very re Service, there has been such an election of a committee.. for the Public Mental Hospitals, a witness I who said he had been a police inspec Works, Basle (Mr. W. Sinclair); Rice, and an account of the great PILFERAGE OF CARGO IN TRANSIT. markable movement in the labour improvement of late, that at present, ensuing year was proceeded with,

Mr. M.E. F. Airey proposed that the tor and was sent as a private patient Union Trading Co., (Mr. S. M. Churn); depreciation of the mark, holders of.

As you are all aware this mutter market, both skilled and unskilled, we have not very much to complain United Asbestos Oriental Agency Ltd. stocks in Hamburg were in a position has been argaging the earnest atten- These difficult, labour conditions about. It is interesting to learn that following, whose names appeared on to the Long Grove Asylum at Epsom to re export their cargo, at prices. tion of the Chamber for over a year contione apparently without any there is a possibility of another calle the ballot form, should be elected for fire months; stated that in the much below those ruling in the past. The serious and extensive regard to the inevitable increase in being laid between England and Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak Hon. Mr. A. recriving ward he observed many Orient. Tempted by these low rature of the pilferage epidemic was living costs which the enhancement China, which shows what confidence 0. Lang. Hon Mr. A. G. Stepben, sets of cruelty on the part of sone. offers from Germany Cuban operators such as to cause the greatest concern of wages must bring about, to say euch men as Sir J. Dennison Pender Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr, MD; G.M. attendants to patients." bought largely from Hamburg, with to every class of the Commercial nothing of its efiect on the prosperity and his associates of the B. T. Com-Bernard, Mr. G. M. Dod C. The attendants, he added, took Reviewing the Chamber's activities the result that their market was Community in all Ports of the of South Chips generally, in which pany, have in the future of this great Montague Ede, Mr. G. T: Edkins, Mr. care that everything was in order 3. Owen Hughes and Mr. AD. when the doctor arrived in the ward. overstocked, and deng the past year, the Chairman zoon

this world. It formed the subject matter Chinese and Europeans are equally country at the back of us.

The Chairman's remarks on the Cousland.

He had seen patients knocked about fact coupled with the uncertainty of of a resolution proposed by Hongkong concerned. said:

Hice trade of the Colony are interest Mr. Joha Robertson seconded and and compelled to walk when quite Gentlemen.—As you are aware the the financial position at present raling at the annual conference of Chambers

ing, and the allusion to German com- Mr. N. L. Watson then moved that unft to do so. During the time one Honourable Mr. P. II. Holyoak was in Cabs, will no doubt act as a deter of Commerce at Shanghai towards the Although it does not strictly come petition in this important trade, is a the name of Mr. Perry Cox be includ- patient was dying he was given the compelled to leave the Calony towards rent to exporters at Hongkong enter end of 1920. In the the su- under the period now under review further reminder of what we may ex ed. Mr. Hockey seconded and Messrs ordinary diet of other patients. The

Committee of 1921, your last year, owing to ing into further contracts with their me. continued ill health, and since his Cuban friends for some time to come. approached the Hongkong Gorem you will no doubt expect me to com pect not only in Rice, but in all com- R. Sutherland and W. Adamaca were attendant concerned was treated as a view to obtaining ment on the resent serious strike and modities, both inte, and out of, this appoint d to act as scrutineers in con-defaulter and transferred to another "departure the duties of chairman of The outlook for the coming season ment with a

nection with the ballot which this hospital. this chamber have devolved nou mein so far as supplies are concerned is their assetance to combat the eru resulting conditions.

Members will, I feel sure, fully sup-made necessary,

Another vaness who in 1919. spent So soon as the situation reached

As a result of the ballot, the mem three weeks at Long Grove Asylum, You will be pleased to learn, however, very fair. Both Siams and Saigon have as far as it existed in the Harbour of that later advices: bring good news had good crops, while that of Burmah Hongkong. Thie the Government the critical stage your Committee port the Committee in every endes regarding Mr. Holyost's welfare, and is reported to have been a bumper were quite prepared to do if it could be appointed a general strike committee our to see the Fire Brigade brought to bers proposed by Mr. Airey were said that both food and clothing stere declared elected. Later, at a meeting insufficient, but there was no fault to I understand his present intention one; there being no less than two and shown what practical steps would best who kept themselves as closely as the highest state of efficiency.

We are glad to have you reports of the newly elected committee the find with the attendants, who never is to return to Hongkong early in three quarter million tons available tend to put a check on the practice, possible in touch with the whole October..

for export this year which quantity and I would record here our indebted situation, co operating as far as they reduction in cases of pilferage of Hon Mr. A. O. Lang was elected use force with patients unless it was represents almost as much as the es-aras to the Captain Superintendent could with those directly concerned, cargo, and that this is due to the Chairman and Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, necessary. been in your Lands for some days I timated total of the combined export- of Police and other Police officers for with a view to assist amicable efficiency of the Police, the 8.8. Vice-Chairman.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF... shall, with your permission, follow the able surplus from Biam and Saigon, their readiness to do all in their power settlement, and making represen- Companies and Whart Companies. usual procedare and take them as read. With regard to the export of Pice to to provide increased patrol servicestation, and working with the Govern- The continual reports of serius crime On the Chairman's motion, second- To ill notice that the Correspond the Preife Coast under the Rules of wherever they were shown to be ment where it seemed necessary, within the Colony (though perhaps noted by the Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr the TF you want a clear hrad and good ence dealt with continues to grow in this Chamber governing the sale of nectstary Investigation has shewn or advantage could be gained in surprising in view of the unsettled election of the following new members, digestion Fon must not let your volume, and although by reason of Rice to membra of the Rice Associa- that little, if any, pilferage tak a place the interests of this Chamber, and its state of the country behind us) is, to was confirmed: Messrs. Andersen bowels b come clogged with poisonous esse when you become constipated their confidential nature many tion of Californa, I may mention that after cargo has once been removed to members, as well as in the general say the least very disconcerting to the Meyer & Co., T. E. Griffith, Ltd, Ipste from the body, as issirera tha

community, and it is to be hoped the Tak & Co., the Indo-CLise SN. Co., Proper Fod, an abundance of water an questions which have arisen do Lot on account of certain discrepancies Godown, the various Wharf Com-interests of the community.

you should take Chamberlain's talles appear in the report under review I and differences in the working of Sur-panies maintaining an efficient control-Like all consumed, your General hands of our capable C.S.P. will be Ltd, the Hongkong Hotel Co. Ltd., pests of outdoor exercise shen'd kee can assure you that the year jast veyor's certicate, which have been over goods stored on their premise take Committee were very soonal strengthened, in order to cops more the Pacific Mail Steamship Cp, Mr. Four bowelsgular. When that. fa

bowels and ure en -5 and piles concluded has been an exceptionally brought to the zutics of your Com It was found that it was during the bandicapped, in dealing with the effectively with three gebly who G. W: C. Burnett and. Mr. # Albey Lane agile vect of the basy one for your Committee. mitise by the Exporters Association process of loading and discharging situation owing to the fact that it seem to make our Colony their happy Farves

T.

(Mr. W. C. Shiner); Henry Wicking

&Co. (3r. J. Owen Hughes);

THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.

the ead of

The Beport and Accounts hivi.g

THE RICE TRADE OF THE COLONY,

NATIVE LABOUR.

SEAMIN'S STBIKE

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The revolution was seconded by Mr. J. Owen Hughes, who said:

It gives me much pleasure to second

Accounts as presented.

Port.

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and had to be shipped back to Russia "Liquor thieves largely make use after which she was acquired by the of the ordinary rubber hot-water bot Admiralty. Among the possessions uncles, which they secrete around their board which passed with the yacht bodice. The resiliency of these con- is a remarkable dessert service of tainers is such that only experienced. Napoleon I's time, with his monogram mea can detect them in spite of strong

Court beauty of the time. on each plate and a portrait of some suspicions. Not long ago a man as caught having the docks with no fewer than five of these, filled with rum. scientifically arranged about his ing six complete sets of ladies' under- clothing, whilst a man whom the prson. Another was stopped, wear

police thought had increased Lis balk few hours. was found to be wearing rather remarkably in the course of a twelve shirts.**

NEW MEMBERS.

ASYLUM ALLEGATION. EX-POLICE INSPECTOR'S STORY

OF ACTS OF CRUELTY.

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