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TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1925.

TRADE SLUMP.

"MOST DISAPPOINTING YEAR."

HONGKONG OUTLOOK.

Annual Chamber of Commerce Meeting.

"Most disappointing" was the term used at yesterday afternoon's ammial meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce to describe the year's trade.

ence was made to the piece goods portant matters which have come controversy recently appearing in before the Committee. I am sure the local Press.

Obituary.

Storm Warnings, `_

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MADELINE ROSSITER, REVUE COMPANY.

To Play Star Theatre One Week.

MISS MADELINE ROSSITER- Miss Madeline Rossiter, as she appears in her rondition of the song "Runnin' Wild." Miss Rossiter and her company will open a week's season, at the Star Theatre to-morrow, Wednesday, 25th; at;

The company 9.30 p.m. with an entirely new show called "Swish." guarantee, an entire change of programme nightly.

Booking is at Moutrie's und the Star Theatre,

CAPTAIN'S ILLNESS.

and engine room. I understand.

Canton Harbour,

as trensurers of the Chamber thus that the Government have for- We all regret that health rea- leaving the Secretary free to cope warded these representations to sons prevent Mr Duncan from with the ever-increasing work the authorities at home urging remaining in the Colony to super- which falle to the Chamber with that the Lords Commissioners of intend the carrying into effect of the rapid growth of the Colony. the Admiralty should. In the some, at least, of the great pro Departure of H.E. the Governor. interests of British trade and gramme of works he has outlined. In conclusion, I desire to refer prestige, so strengthen the naval Anticipating what I have no doubt to the fact just made public that forces here as to provide for the will be your wishes, the Com H.E. the Governor is leaving the establishment of a system of mittee has addressed a letter to Colony and that it is unlikely his patrois adequate to safeguard Mr Duncan expressing cordial term of office will be extended. ships from external attack. I am appreciation of his excellent work There are many and weighty glad to be able to add that we are in connection with the Harbour reasons why, Sir Edward Stubbe assured of the fullest sympathy and regret at his departure and should remain. The Colony is now Other matters referred to were you this afternoon with any long and support of the Naval Authori. the reason for it.

engaged upon schemes of develop the inception of services such as and detailed review, although it, is ties here, and to them and to the

Canton Harbour.

ment immeasurably greater than increased naval patrols and the no doubt expected that some com-Government I tender the Cham- You will note from the report anything, previously undertaken meteorological observations from ment should be made from this ber's thanks.

that progress has been made with and it is essential that we should the Pratas Shoal. Passing refer-chair upon some of the more im- Wireless Communication.

A scheme for the improvement of have, as the Head of the Govern- the approaches to Canton Harbour ment, one who is familiar with the You will note that the question which, in their present condition, details of their inception, so that that members and all those who, of wireless communication has are a serious handicap to the continuity of policy may be At a meeting of the new com-in different parts of the world, been very much to the fore this trade and shipping of both Hong secured. There is abundant mities which followed, the Hon. receive the report of the Chamber year. The progress made towards kong and Canton. I sincerely evidence of the interest taken by Mr. P. H: Holyoak was elected will fully appreciate the improved equipping Hongkong with wire trust that no difficulty will arise His Excellency in Harbour Chairman for the coming year and method of its presentation, for less facilities worthy of its im to prevent a beginning with this Development, and even at the the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Vice-which we are much indebted to portance amongst the

most urgent work.

eleventh hour it is to be hoped Chairman.

the Secretary By means of this great ports" is described in some

The Piece Goods. Trade. that the wishes of the Colony Mr. J. Owen Hughes presided summary the general convenience detail in the record which is in

Opportunity was taken during expressed in the repeated and the oven un fellow is served, and the cost of printing your hands. With land lines into the year to obtain the reaffirma- unanimous representations

is substantially reduced, while at China subjected to continual tion by firms interested in piece both Councils may prevail. I am ing members of the committee the same time the report contains interruption. D'Aguilar, for the goods of their continued adher sure it is the unanimous desire. supported him. Mr. GM. Young (Vice-Chairman), Hur, Mr. P. Hmuch additional material of value greater part of the year has been ence to undertakings to trade of members of this Chamber that the only means of communication Holyoak. Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang. Mr. both here and overseas.

I would emphasize the fact that with Canton and Swatow and in only on a strict cash basis, and, in the Colony may retain the services A. H. Barlow, Mr. B. D. F. Beith,

regard to "fancy piece goods, to of Sir Edward Stubbs, whose Mr. W. H. Ball, Mr. Paul Lauder any member who desires to con- that respect alone has been in observe loyally the Standard sound administration. and wise suit the whole of the correspon-valuable, apart from the ever- Form of Contract agreed with the government during * difficult Br. J. A. Plummer. Mr. T. Gdence on any subject is always at increasing ship-to-shore traffic. Chinese Piece Goods Guild in 1922. period has given satisfaction to Weall, Capt. R. C. Bennett M. Cliberty to do so at the office-though there is still room for As practically all the firms in the the whole community. "and" L&-Comm. C. St, C. Ingham (co-opted), and Mr. M. F. Key except, of course, in the case of marked improvement: You will Colony interested in piece goods I now beg to move that the correspondence of a renfidential note that the messages handled signed the agreement I trust that report and accounts as presented (secretary.) The following mem-nature to which free access is not have increased from 10 or 11 strict observancy will be the rule. be, adopted, and after this motion bers of the Chamber were also

always possible.

thousand to -23,000. The Cham None of us, I am sure, wish to see has been seconded I shall be glad present:-

In the report will be found aber owes its thanks to Mr. King, a reversion to the unsatisfactory to answer to the best of my ability Messrs. J. M. Alves & Co. (Mr.

Government Electrical financial statement: which, with the

"conditions existing some years any question which any member J. M. Alves), Arnhold & Go, Ltd.

ago.

may wish to ask: (Mr. E. Ost), Asiatic Petroleum your permission, we will take Engineer, for the energy and zeal

Boxer Indemnity," Co. (S.C.), Ltd. (Mr. W. H. Bell read It shows the Chamber to he has shown in this and other

The precise method of disposal

SECONDER'S· SPEECH. and Mr. H. F. Bunje). Messrse in a satisfactory financial posi- branches of his work, and I hope

tion with an increasing member he will receive the full measure of the Boxer Indemnity Funds Bailey & Co. (Mr. W. S.

Military Lands Problem. Railey). The Bank Line. Ltd. Ship amounting at the 31st of support which his results remitted by the Imperial Govern- (Mr. A. Gerin). Botciho Bros. December to 161 firms and 15 justify and the Colony's needs.

Individual members. The only demand.

Mr. A. S. D. Cousland said;~ (Air. P. V. Botelho). Messrs. adverse circumstance in the con-

Only this month a letter was Great Britain will shortly come up the report and accounts, and in I beg to second the adoption of Bradley. & Co. Ltd. (Mr. J. ́A.

tinued deficit on the Chinese received from the Indo-China for decision. As you will have Plummer and Mr. K. S. Morrison), Language School, due to the re- Steam Navigation Company re- gathered from the Press, there loing so would like to endorse the British-American Tobacco Co. (China) Ltd. (Mr. F. A. Perry) from the majority of local firms. work on

grettable lack of support received cording with satisfaction good have been suggestions recently remarks from the chair as to the

SICILIAN VENDETTA. the part of Cape that, instead of being devoted to regret which will be felt through- Butterfield & Swire (Mr. G. MA few years ago there was keen D'Aguilar Station, both as re- educational purposes, this money of Sir Edward Stubbs: H.E. the out the Colony at the departure Young and Mr. N. S. Brown), realisation об the need for gards promptitude in receiving might be used for railway develop-

EXCITING PICTURE AT Carlowitz & Co.. Centrul Agency, acquaintance with the Chinese and the distance at which com- ment, river conservancy, Governor has shown great inter-

Many friends will regret to STÁR.

learn that Captain W. Cooper 1.td. (Mr. C. Walisice), China & Language, but I am afraid there munication was effected, namely, similar works in China. In the est in the Housing question and

Passmore of the Douglas steamer Japan Telephone and Electric Co. is a tendency nowadays to neglect about 1,000 miles away, between opinion of your Committee there in the Harbour Scherme and it Ltd. (Mr. H. S. Bennett), Messrs.

Almost everybody likes melo. Haining, is ill. He is now and this important study.

here and Singapore. The vessel ure objections to this course. In would be a very great advantage, drama when it is good; conse. inmate of the French Convent Chuń, On Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

was the s.s. "Kutsang" and her the disturbed state of the country from the point of view of cor (Mr. T. N. Chau), Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. Reference will be found in the messages were acknowledged by it seems unlikely that the best tinuity of policy, if his services quently almost everybody is sure Hospital, and all will wish him

might be retained.

to like "Fair Lady," this evening's speedy recovery. On the arrival G. S. Elliott), Connell Bros. & Co. report to the lamented deaths of D'Aguilar in some cases in from use would be made of funds so

two prominent members of the one to three minutes of the time allocated, nor would the sum I notice in the report only a big Star Theatre picture. "Fair here of the ship en Sunday, (Mr. A. M. Horder). Deacons, Chamber, Mr. A. R. Lowe and Mr. they were handed in.

available form any substantial passing reference to the military Lady" is founded on Rex Beach's Captain Passmore was taken to (Mr. W. E. L. Shenton), Dickson, A. G. Stephen. I shall be express-

hospital.

As the senior, captain of the Parker & Co. Ltd. Mr. J. Ning the feelings of all members-

contribution towards the cost oflends question, and very little has popular hovel, "The Net," and it is the very best melodrama. The Parker). Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (Mr. und indeed of the whole com- Satisfactory progress has also national capital will be quite ready the Government for some con- the workings of a secret society, tinuous service with the company the huge schemes which inter- been heard on this subject from story deals with a vendetta and Douglas S.S. Co., Captain Pass- 'more has had over 37 years con- T. G. Well and Mr. D. Taylor), munitsin giving public expres- to be recorded in regard to the to finance when more settled considerable time. I trust the Come showing how, with the aid of a His command, the Haining, is the W. R. Flatow, (Mr. E. H. Wilson),sion to our sense of loss in their storm warning service. Manila ditions give irromise of security mittee will keep the transfer of dashing young American lover, a Fung Tang (Mr. Wong Tak- untimely demise. They were both and Zikawei warnings are now for investments.

the military establishments well

company's senior ship. beautiful Italian countess tracka kwong), Gerin Drevard & Co. men of wise counsel and great being broadcasted immediately on On the other hand, never has in the foreground and that a down the bandit leader whose life Passmore in the course of his Of genial personality, Captain receipt so that mariners in these educational work more urgently definite, beginning may be made she has sworn to take to satisfy numberless trips along the South waters have the benefit of in reeded all the support that can before many months have passed." a blood feud. With this thrilling China Coast has made himself one It is expected that at this meet-formation as to weather condi- be given Revolutionary pro-It is to be hoped that the present theme to develop, the producer of best known and most popular & Co. (Mr. H. Gregory), T. Eing something should be said as

subversion of the youth of the at least, of the benefits which will phere that raises the picture Griffith, Ltd (Mr. P. A. Dixon); to the state of, trade during the typhoons are forming. You will. Pagandista concentrate on the generation may enjoy some part, has been able to create an atmos-skippers calling at Hongkong,

year under review. It may fairly note also that the project for the country and all possible support accrue..

above the average melodrama and Handelmaatschappy Trans-be stated that 1924 has been establishment of a meteorological should be given to educational It is satisfactory that arrange- gives it a sense of realism which marina" (Mr. J. P. Haverkamp),

station on the Pratas Shoal, so institutions which are practically ments are well advanced for the is very marked. Throughout the Holland-China Trading Co. (notorious as the most disappoint- A. W. van Andel), Holyoak, ing year within living memory. long urged by this Chamber, the sole counteracting agencies transfer of the telephone under whole piece the filming is excel- The hopes expressed by appears to be on the eve of accom- Your Committes has re-affirmed taking to a local company. I have lent, while the staging is at all Mussey & Co., Ltd. (Hon. Mr immediate predecessors have un- plishment, and we may hope in its opinion that the Indemnity no doubt that members generally times good, especially where the P. H. Holyoak). Hongkong, Can- fortunately not been realised and the not very distant future to- Funds should be allocated to will agree with the policy adopted action is laid in the beautiful tor. & Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd. conditions in South China have have the benefit of weather re- educational work in its widest by the Committee of supporting island of Sicily. (Mr. J. Arnold), Hongkong &

the terma of transfer, subject to China Gas Co., Ltd. (Mr. S. Black gone from bad to worse, with ports from a position right in the track of most of the typhoons

satisfactory reports on the con- burn). Hongkong Electric Co, inevitable reactions upon the pros- which

You will

approach the Colony. I regret to say that after the dition of the underground system

Messrs. KOMOR & KOMOR Ltd. (Mr.-F. L. Marsh), Hongkong perity of Hongkong. and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. (Mr. I. note from the summary of the Then, provided mariners continue completion of the Committee's and the insertion in the New Com- British Empire Exhibition this

Open from 10 am to 6 pm. . Bartholomew), Hongkong und trade statistics given on page 70 earnestly to co-operate with the

of the report that the total trade Observatory by sending weather report news was received of very pany's franchise of clauses to year. Although a direct return may not be visible, the Hongkong: Shanghai Banking Corporation

serious developments in regard to safeguard subscribers,

Mr. K. Hayashi has arrived with a Piece Goods Agreement. Section has brought before people | (Mr. A. H. Burlow), Hongkong of the Colony has actually shown observations from whatever part the Chinese Trade Mark question. Tramways, Ltd. (Mr. L. C. Fan increase, in spite of the fact of the China Seas they may hap. Assurances were given inan]

Itas a matter for congratulation in the Homeland and in the world very fins Collection of old Japan Printe by Kyomanu Hiroshige, pen to be in. Hongkong that practically all firms importing at large the importance of the Toyokum sige son), W. G. Humphreys Co-that the experience of firms has able to claim, that all that is rights in trade marks would be piece goods have reaffirmed the Colony.

The report and accounts were to $2,000, also a very fine Collection of of Japan. Prices ranging from 50 cente and ample warning agreement under which this busi- been most disappointing. But I humanly possibly is done to (Mr. A. D. Humphreys). Indo would draw your attention to the minimise the risk to life and ships given of any infringement upon ness is done on terms securing unanimously adopted.

Ivory and Wood Carvings, Gold China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. fact that the increase of trade has by the destructive violence of them, or of diplomatic agreement cash against delivery. Recent

The New Committee. lagnered boxes, lero's and a few (Mr. E. F. Aucott), Kailan Miningbeen mainly in respect of imports typhoon visitations. During the to any alteration of the status correspondence in the newspapers Administration (Mr. C. A. Peel), which are nearly ten millions year the Chamber issued an appeal quo. These assurances were will not, I hope, be the means of and Mr. E. F. Aucott Reconded

Mr..G.. H. Elliott then proposed ceremonial Coate (Hsori),

A coidial invitation is extended to all,.. Keller, Kern & Co., Ltd. (Mr. Ė. sterling in excess of exports:1 to mariners which, with the kind Kern) Liverpool and London and This I think you will agree co-operation of Harbour Masters received very late in the day after re-opening a discussion which led that the following be appointed lovers of Art to visit this interesting Globe Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. indicates that goods are lying in

a considerable number of foreign to a decision unanimously regard to the committee for the ensuing Exhibition. and Chambers of Commerce, was“ registrations at the Trademarked as in the best interests of the year. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. W. S. Dixon), W. R. Loxley & Co. public and private godowns: they distributed in all the ports from Bureau had taken place. Now it business. It may be there is mis- G. M. Young. Hon. Mr. P. H (Mr. W. Pattenden), Mackinnon, are still held in bulk, and, owing: Tientsin in the North to Singapore Mackenzie & Co. (Hon. Mr. Ato the disturbed state of the in the South, urging-that weather appears that the promises of pro- conception in the minds of some Holyoak, Hon. Mr.. A. 0, Lang, (Mr. S. L. Hiddden), Marconi interior, have not gone into con reports be made regularly to the tection will not be fulfilled, the not familiar with the trade. and Mr. A. H. Barlow, Mr. B. D. E. Hongkong, 23rd March, 1925.

registrations being urged as one it is carried on. If is of course Lauder, Mr. J. A. Plammer, Mr. tion, Co. Ltd. (Mr. A. Chesterton any improvement until the politi- wireless, and I take this oppor of the reasons. The Shanghai well known to many here that the TG. Wealt International Marine Communica-sumption. It is useless to expect. Observatory by ships fitted with registrationer have been foreign with the conditions under which Beith, Mr. W. f. Bell, Mr. Paull Maxim & Co. (Mr. J. Ribeiro). Cal situation approaches more, A. B. Moulder & Co., Ltd. (Mr. conditions point to the need for happens that only ships at sea question with the British author on arrival of the goods" but Lt. Comm. C. St. C. Ingham, R.NWANTED. Board and Residences nearly to the normal, and existing ance of this matter. It often Chamber is. again taking up the cash system does not mean cash Capt. R.. D. Benriett, M.C. and

merely cash when the goods are (Co-opted).

Board Optional, Mid-level Wong Oi-kut), Nam Hing Yuen Hong (Mr. H. T. Woo), Nether-continued cautious trading in the data from which the probable. At the end of last year a letter large latitude, amounting in some animously.

are in a position to give reliable ties in China.

Secretaryship,

delivered." In practice, a very The motion was carried un-European Bachelor. Apply Box 850-

c/o “China Mall." Jands Trading Society (Mr. W. H.immediate future. Nevertheless, Groakamp), New Zealand Insur/One may hope that the better con, track of a typhoon may be was received from Mr. Blair that cases to over a year, is given to New Members, bet j ance Co., Ltd. (Mr. E. C. Duncan), the turn of the year may soon be

the state of his health compelled native dealers, as regards time The Chairman then proposed ditions in the North of China since, deduced.

Harbour Development." him to resign the appointment of given for delivery, aubject to the and Mr. G. Miskin seconded the Pentreath & Co. (Mr. C. Preflected here.

The important and comprehen, Secretary to the Chamber. This payment of interest at a much confirmation of the election of Marcel), P. M. Pinguet & Co. (Mr.

sive report by Mr. John Duncan, intimation was accepted with very more reasonable rate than they members elected to the Chamber TO LET NEWLY BUILT Euro the Port Engineer, on the com- great regret and I am sure you pay to the native banks.

during 1924 Messrs. Dickson, pean HOUSES and FLATS, next & Co. (Mr. G. W. Sewell), J. M. The alarming recrudescence of mercial development of the port will endorse the action of the Well Earned Tributes, Parker & Co., Ltd., Messrs. to 11, Babington Path. Each fat da Rocha & Co. (Mr. M. da piracy in South China has been is at present being carefully con- Committee in voting a sum ofIn conclusion, I would like to Edward Wheen & Sons, Ltd., contains from 2 to 4 rooms, besides Rocha), Alex. Rosa & Co., Ltd. the theme of speeches from this aidered by the Shipping Com- £100 to Mr. Blair with which to say that the thanks of the general Messrs Jebsen & Co. Mears, bathroom, kitchen and servants (Mr. A. S D. Cousland), Rudolf chair for the last two or three mittee who have been requested to purchase a suitable souvenir of his body of members are due to the Wm Meyerink & Co Mesura quarters. Verandahs overlook ba Wolff & Kow, Ltd. (Mr. C. H. W. years, and I am glad to be able co-opt members of the commercial, long association with the Chamber Chairman and Committees for the Melchers & Co., Messrs. Carlowitz bour." - Ready about next montik Kew), David Sassoon & Co., Ltd. to state that there is at last some and shipping community. Rikely to and of the valued services he has work done during the year From Co. The Central Agency, Ltd. Moderate rental. Apply Box No. 365 (Mr. E. Ezra), Chiu On Steam prospect of the provision of the be able to render special assist-rendered to its members during experience I know that it is con The Taishing Paper Mfg. Co. Care of China Mall shipa Co., Ltd. (Mr. T. N. Chau), increased naval patrols for which ance in advising as to the order many years siderable and occupies a great deal Ltd., Mesara, Bordemann & Co., H. Skott & Co. (Mr. G. G. the Chamber has consistently in which the various schemes Mr. Key, who has been with the of time. I am sure we all endorse The Compagnia Optors Messrs. Werton); Union Insurance Society pressed for years past. Membera detailed in the report should be Chamber since 1922, has been the opinion expressed from the Siemssen & Co, Measrale M. of Canton, Ltd. (ME Paul of the Chamber are greatly in undertaken. Your Committee appointed, Secretary. You have chair that the annual report in pinguete & Comb Lauder), Harry Wicking & Co. debted to the Shipping Sub-Com- agrees with the Government that, evidence of his quality in the re. Its new (Mr. J. Owen Hughes) and mittee for much time unselfishly the most urgent of all the proport just published, and I person, impr Wilkinson and Grist (Mr. D. H. given towards unravelling - this posed-works-la a véhiculer.

between

(Mr. C. S. Rosselet), Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd. (Hon. Mr.

public spirit.

Condition of Trade.

A. O. Lang),. Gilman & Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. Miskin). T. M. Gregory,

Lang), J. Manners & Co., Ltd.

P. M. Pinguet), Robertson Wilson

Piracy Prevention.

Blake).

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