1949-03-22 — Page 9

THE CHUNA MAIL, TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1949.

FULL TEXT OF MR. P.S. CASSID'YS SPEECH

(Continued from Page 2) "The man of wreckage which was the legacy of Gerupsilon times has been cleaned up and more and

lika

service ren-

small craft are now available for harbour work. As the Cham- Port ber's representative on the Executive Opmanttee for the past

should two-and-a-half years, I

great to the to testify dered is the ammerein? community by the staff of the Marine Depart ment, the Director of which, Mr. J. Jilly, line proved himself on alte mieninistrator who in not only etent in the highest sure of The word it is always ready to be

16 merchants and ship of service Ping interests and to help solve the problems,

We are fortunate, in being ex- Dremely, well served by whart aful stodown organisations, and there sors to be no doubt that long Kung has no vivat for as piek Wen-found or

for

Pleasing fros the shunts point of view that goods are hought from overseas or despatch-

to world markets by

ependy cargo vraneis

which many enses a credit to the Beat-1 shipbuilder. Our own ship-building. industry has been handicapped by shortage of steel and other supply difficulties, Ist there has been con- Adorable nefielly in repair work and the reputation of the real yards for first-class reliable work stands as high as over it did

You will not in the report a

Wel section on Tremuratier gulces

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Keem

to have

whole, been remarkably free from fires of a serious nature, although in the past there have been some dreadful disasters at intervals.

Fire Epidemic "Recently fres reached epidemie incidence, and It is extremely important that all taken to precations should prevent outbreaks ovcaring. There in so doubt that the simormal des and for storage space has led to risks being taken with dangerous gonds, but I feel sure that the re- commendations of the Caminitter of Enquiry Into the Wing On Godown deaster will be put into effect.

"I think thal recent experience has shown how important it is that angulations designed to provide safeguarda ngainat fire should be scrupulously observed.

In

"The part played by aviation business life grows in im

The portance every day. Rgures of passengers and carga handled by the Airport at Kal Tak are most impressive and, despite the physical drawbacks, together with the uncertainty About the future, the organien. tion of the airport has reached A relatively high standard Efficiency,

of

"It is worthy of gule that a new industry has appeared in conection with the maintenance jeg aircraft, and we hope that this with grow in importance in much the our shipbuilding

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goes to make the ideal Secretary, and I am very grateful to him for the assistance he has given

me.

international air- erolly-compare most favourably Already some

theso larger with those elsewhere. When we lines, employing limit this comparison to the Far types are by-passing Ilong Kong, East, we cannot but conclude It Hong Kong desires to main that Hong Kong on the whole tain and develop her almost na- д Lural position in relation to inter- Course

standards in order to prevent amongst em- undus competition players and consequent amongst workers.

disquiet

of positively shines out in rather notional air frame in the Far East, this connection in the shortage

unique position:

"This Chamber is a Member of the Federation of Chamber Commerce of the British Empire, the 18th Congress of which was held in Johannesburg in Septem- recently 10- ber last, We have ceived a copy of the Report which Is available to members on ap- plication to the Secretary,

OUR

This of

is primarily due to the peaceful conditions prevalling here, to the blessing of having a stable Gov- ernment maintaining law and or- der, to the absence of any seri-

also labour trouble, but thanks to Hong Kong having a "Under the heading of Inter-

sound and Axed currency and to section of national Payments one the Report deals with a proposal trading in general being reinlive- of ly free from too stringent con- Chamber the London of

that

trols. of system Commerce Multi-lateral Contra-account bo considered between all Common- wealth Governments in the first place with a view to its adoption throughout the trading world.

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"There factors, coupled with Hong Kong's natural possibilities as a key port to this part of the world, have enabled an energetic and efficient business community to rehabilitate, re-establish and Briefly, the system aims at finding solution to the pro-develop Hong Kong to what it ta again today, a most important blem of how countries with an

commercial centre. adverse balance of trade are to achieve equilibrium, and its essential feature is that natinus should recognise that exports car only be paid for by Imports.

China Situation "Ilefors I wind up, feel 1

word about the ought to say a situation i China, Not inn- hurully, most of our Overscus felends have been apprehensive ns to the elect of the political changes which have taken place during the past few months, und more particularly In regard to the spread of hostilities 好好 Southward direction,

to

"I feel it is a mistake to as- "S, far we do to know what

sume that the basic character of progrese fits been runde towards

the Chinese merchant will be It of building a new airport,

changed by any political erced vabal importate that the Colony

| adopted in his country. By nature should keep abreast of the thus he is an individualist, and it is for we cannot afford to find our-

belief that his our hope selves by-pasteril berse win-

inclination to trade will not allow adequate ground.

his country to be fenced in and mastery air-line,

domination by any subject to foreign influence.

"Some of our recent <iistio- gulshes! visitors have expressed

appeared surprise of what them to be unjustilled com- placency on our part, and

Wr crused have bern

at wishful thinking, but I think the

answer is that we prefer to direct our energy to trade rather than to use jt up by ramming round in cic- eles wondering what to do next.

"We have the

of His Majesty's Government that It has not in mind any change In the status of Hong Kong. We may, of course, suffer in

prosperous

to be any difficulty about arrang ing the necessary finance,

Probably

few elisputes have been reported to the Chamber, but as competition intensifies, is Jikely that mirsubers, will be more inclined fa asist upon a strict observance of contractual obligations, Wa have, Posefire, revived the Arbitra- Gon Sub-Committer under the Chinmanship

C. of Mr.

W Sewell who serves in pre-war days.

"As quoted in a recent Quar- terly Bulletin, we have the au- thority of the Lord Chief Justice as to the value of award mude In commercial cases by skilled pers tons deliberately chosen by the parties themselves or come

on their he presentative budy half,

re-

We

Members wishing to resort th arbitration may, therefore, make use of the Chamber for that pur- pose, For some the pust have had a roster

of technical experts and during the course of the year more thin 30 surveys were carried out under the aus- ples of the Chamber.

Membership Up

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ternal diorders, but we have every hope that the good sense of the inhabitants of this Colony will effectively scotch any underground efforts the part of agitators. "The Colony now possesses à police force which has reached

of * high

efficiency standard

and we never before achieved, fect confident that the Commis- sloner of Police and his capable stufl have the internal situation well in hand.

"But the Police muy very well of military require the support force and I hope that members who are eligible for active par- ticipation in the Hong Kong Do shows a **Membership. ngam

fence Force will enrol and will graffying increase, the number at December 1 1948, being 504,

encourage the members of their those so, and that staff to do os compared with 432

Year Stil

their who feel that

soldiering previously. In extending a hearty

over will register for days are welcome to nur new members Ï

the essential services. would point

out that our or

"I have been here at the out- ganization is always at their ser-

break of two world wars and vice, and I feel sure that they and I have seen the rush to join will get the assistance they re-

up which on both occasions put quire.

severe strain on the existing "The Accounts show a sub.

is in the interests stantial increase in income, but of all concerned that enrolment

organisation. I this has been offset by much

in an should proceed

orderly heavier expenditure. We do.

although some elded that as our Secretary and muliner and

us may have grounds for criticism

of

hle family had been living la

LA I think we must accept the fact

one room in a hotel for some mantha, we ought to make pro. per provision for his accom. modation. We therefore bought

Peak, No. 173, The

which I will

consider a good hope you investment. "Our mul source of income Is, of cours

course, membership fees, but you will notice that fees for certificates amounted to $37,500. We have used a good portion of our Income to write down pro- perty and furniture and we carry forward $0,804 to the now account.

"Our staff has had a very busy year, and has had to deal with a multitude of problems and in- quiries. Since I succeeded to the Chair I have realised more than

that the Force is now established and should have our full support. "Provided law and order can |

as it has be maintained here

the bren 50 effectively since the liberation, ther

then we need have nu fear that our trade will collapse. The Chinese farmer will go on will his produce working and find its way down to the const; the Chinese trader will not be put off getting goods into the

finally, wo country; and, feel confident that the high sens will be safe for our ocean ship. ping."

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Seconding Mr. Cassidy's speech, Mr. J. H. Warning said:

Uniquo Position

"When we compare Hong Kong

wyer how well served the Cham- with almost any other place in

loyal any country which has suffered Kite 19 rapidly directly from the last war, we which find that conditions here--gen-

Der is by a willing and staff, Mr. acquiring the experience

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"We all know that we can look bark at very satisfactory year.

"A certain, and not un- important, part of the credit for this achievement is due to the functions performed by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

the

of the

It

an airport not only of consider ably larger dimensions but also better situated, than the present one, Is positively essential.

"The urgency of this need can- not be sufficiently stressed.

"Ships and planes provide ex- The cellent postal facilities for Colony. Telegraph communica- tions are adequate; international radio-telephone however, is still in its infancy and here is much scope for development.

"The port facilities are very satisfactory but also here is room for further improvement and It is gratifying to learn of the plans

wharf of the principul

and godown companies in this con- nection,

"Since a considerable" percent- at tonnage calling age of the Hong Kong moors at the huoys in the harbour, may I suggest as an iden for further improvement and as one of the means to ac- celerate the despatch of the ves- sels calling here, the possibility of establishing radio-telephone connections to the ships moored at the buoys in the harbour.

"This Chamber has not only proved again during the pare ed year its great usefulness to commerce In this Colony, but should like to go further and Bay that it has played sential part in the Interests of "The dockyards have so far Hong Kong as a trading centre. been able to compete with Unse "Taking into consideration the elsewhere. This has been prin- extensive ant varled activities, cipally the to

the work belng and standing

considerable

carried out quicker here. practical experience of the mem- "in other words, money Bved bers

general and sub- by quicker completion of the jobs, committees combined with a enp-h in many cases been the do- able staff a very high standard of cisive factor for owners to have work performed is ensured. is therefore understandable that pairs carried out in linng Kong. it must have been a great dis-

Reducing Costs appointment

the Chamber when Government unfolded preliminary

future plan in maintain contact with the com- mercial community through Board known as Advisory Board of Trade.

"Far be it from me as a for- eigner, enjoying hospitality in this Colony, to offer criticism to I would Government. However, 1 venture to ask when necking ad- vice with regard to any matter or problem affecting commerce

of this tand industry

Colony where could Government be bet-

be bet ter served than by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commercol

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"This being the case it stands to reason that it will prove to he in the interests of the dockyards

to concentrate on ways and means of reducing their repair cast. This does not necessarily mean a re- duction in actual labour wages but this could already to quite an extent be accomplished by more and stricter

supervision

which would result in an increase in outpu output der man heur.

should like to re- passing mark here that the Year Report of the Chamber for 1948 is not quite correct where it anys work on reconversion of ships from war to peactime functions Anish- of B8 years, during which it has ed during 1947. constantly and steadfastly lived

To "I may say that I have I on up to the primary object: Watch Over and Protec! The reasonably reliable authority that General Interests of Commerce. one shipping firm alone niready "The Chamber can call at any spent more than HK$7,800,000 ex- time

of theclusively on reconversion work of on those membera

performed during considered this nature business

community to be most qualified and exper! 1948. to handle any particular problem "It is most satisfactory to note affecting commerce. The know- the considerable and constant in- crease and expansion of the in- ledge and extensive practical ex-

undertakings in the perience, especially also local dustrial experience. of those called upon Colony. No doubt the local power to render advice, form a guaran- concerns will take adequate steps to cope with. the increased de- tee that the problem placed be- fore them will be most effectively mands for Industrial current. and expertly dealt with.

"With considerable interest mpet "I therefore

sincerely have read the Chamber's report hope that Government may see on the subject of clerical workers

prewar Its way to resume the

wages and cost of living allow- referring to the ances. of practico Chamber all matters of a corn-

"A smooth functioning of all mercial nature.

working classes in this Colony is ćom.

than vital im- "Hong Kong has excellent

matter of #1 munications

with the outside portance to everyone. world. This does not apply

"It is therefore gratifying to shipping alone, on the contrary. Tearn that also this subject has

ong Kong has rapidly develop the constant

and undivided at. tention of the Chamber. Also here the closest co-operation between Government and private enter- prise is essential to prevent dis-

and

possibly content troubles of a more serious nature. "When reasonable and satis- factory standard wage scales and have been set in allowances mutual consultation it is hoped that all concerned will adhero as $1.5 possible to thesc closely

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ed into a key point in interna- tional aviation.

Airport Not Adequato

however,

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its

"Contrary

the splendid natural harbour. airport cannot be considered ade- quite for present day demands of modern air trame.

is for from it is morcover

The aerodrome ideally situated,

too small safely to accommodat the larger types of land aircraft.

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"A matter of grave concern in and resultant high cost of rensnu. ably adequate living quarters alan for this category. This situation. being for a good deal due to the excessive increase in population of this Colony, requires in my opinion preferred and special at- tention.

"I should like to conclude these, remarks by expressing great up- preciation for the work accom- plished by the Chamber and its competent staff and i take plea- sure in seconding the adoption of the Report and Accounts for tho year 1948."

A General Review

A comprehensive review of the business, industrial shipping and civil aviation activities in Hong

Kong during the whole of last year is made in the Chamber's annual report.

The most important matter affecting commnerelat interests which the Chamber has examin- ed during the year under review was, undoubtedly, the memoran- dum on the proposed re-organi- sation of the Imports and Ex- ports

which Department

Honourable forwarded by the Colonia! Secretary for the com- ments of the Committee on May

1048.

was

It was In the memorandun explained that the object of the proposals was to institute a Gov- ernment agency

in the which.

out Arst Instance, would

carry such functions as the Imports and Exports Department is per- forming at the present time and absorb auch dulles of the Sup→ pies, Trade and Industry

Den partment as are worthy of re- tention. It

proposed was also that the new Department should undertake certain new functions the purpose of which would be to give the Colony an up-to-date

emcleat ane

in organisation touch with all commercial acij vitles in the Colony, and able to advise enquirers and the Goy- emment on any aspect of econo- mie petivity in Hong Kong and 10 give information on commer- cial activities overseas..

Board Of Trade

It was proposed that contact withi tho commercial world would be maintained through an advisory Board known as ho

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