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In conclusion the General apolo- gised for not being able to visit per-
nally more Chinese merchants to et their views. He took the oppor- tunity of saying good-bye to the merchants, hoping that one day they could visit him in Canton, where they could have more time to ex- change views. He thanked
the Chamber and all its members for the excellent entertainment.
Aeroplane Donors Thanked
In a speech the Mayor, Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, said that for many years-- he had been away from Canton serv→ ing the Central Government in Nan- king. For this reason he had little * chance of visiting Hongkong, and to meet such a distinguished gathering of the Chinese business leaders was a great pleasure to him.
"As explained by General Huang just now," said the Mayor, “to pay an official call on His Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, is the first reason of the visit of the Canton officials, while secondly the officials also want to meet the over- seas Chinese here.
"On behalf of the National Gov- ernment I wish to thank all Chinese in Hongkong for their generous donation and unselfishness in con- tributing half a million dollars for the aeroplane fund in connection with Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's birthday. Such a good spirit is com- parable to that of even the most patriotic peoples of the European and American countries to-day.
"Although Hongkong and Canton are on a different footing, actually the closest of relations exist be- tween the two cities. It we can bring prosperity to both, the people in the two places will be directly benefited. For this reason there is every necessity for commercial and economic co-operation between Can- ton and Hongkong.
"As most of the Chinese residents in Hongkong are Cantonese, Canton serves as a backbone to them. Con- sequently a bad Government in Can- tan will not only disappoint the Can- tonese in Hongkong but will have other detrimental effects on this Colony as a whole. The present Gov- ernment in Canton is determined to sarry out its readjustment pro- gramme to the fullest extent, so that prosperity will be brought not only to Canton but to both cities. If any future opportunity should arise, the Canton Municipal Government will. be most willing to receive any con- structive advice which may be given Į by the Hongkong Chinese."
Other Chinese Receptions At the Hotel Cecil at nine o'clock yesterday morning representatives of: 280 local Chinese organisations, in- cluding trade and labour associations and schools, gave a reception in hon- our of the visiting Canton officials. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Tang Chi-ching, who delivered the speech of welcome on behalf of the 280 organisations of Hongkong and Kowloon. The Chairman stress- ed the point that in cementing better · relations between Hongkong and Canton they would increase the pros- perity of the two leading cities of South China.
Another speech was made by Mr. Li Sing-kui (Chairman of the Chi-. nese Chamber of Commerce).
The happy function came to a con-. clusion after General Huang Mu-, surg had replied thanking the hosts for their excellent entertainment.
A Cordial Welcome
Later in the morning, at 11 o'clock. another Chinese reception, given by a、 number of local commercial, educational, medical, ́ religious and sports associations, was held in the Kam Ling Restaurant, at West Point. The reception was presided over by Mr. Ip Hau-chuen.
At this reception General Huang Mu-sung said that the Chinese Gov- ernment was determined to push on with the new life movement in Kwangtung, as shown by the rigid suppression of gambling, opium smoking and the miscellaneous and unpopular taxes. This would relieve the financial burden of the people and would permit them to proceed with the rehabilitation work. In short, it was the hope of the Canton Government to push ahead the reorganisation of Kwangtung, making the province a model province of China. He said that there was great hope for
a speedy recovery if the overseas Chinese continued to give support to the Government whenever they could.
The Mayor of Canton, Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, said that he was greatly impressed by the enthusiasm shown in the many entertainments which had been given in their honour.
TRADE DELEGATION
Big Party of Businessmen Arrive from Canton
TO MEET LOCAL TAIPANS
Business men of Hongkong and Canton were enabled to fraternise at length when, in connection with the goodwill visit of His Excellency the Pro- Chairman of the Kwangtung vincial Government, and the Mayor of Canton, a party of Chinese busi- ness and financial representatives arrived from Canton yesterday morning.
The visitors were headed by Mr. Ho Tsap-ping, (Chairman, Kwangtung Provincial Chamber of Commerce), and included: Mr. Chow Dien-pong, (Chairman, Canton Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Chen Yu-chien, (Chairman, Canton Bankers Associa- tion), Mr. Li Lu-chao, (Director, Canton-Kowloon Railway), Dr. Chien Shu-fan (Lawyer), Mr. Kiang Ying- chi, (Manager, Canton Municipal Bank), Mr. Loo Im-min, (Manager, China State Bank, Canton), Mr. Chan Lim-chung, (Chinese Manager, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank, Can- ton), Mr. Tsai Chang, Manager, (Sun Company), Mr. Chung Ping- fung, (Manager, General Bank), Mr. W. J. Wen, (Manager, Bank of Communications), Mr. Yiu Pak- loong, (Director, Department of Navigation), Mr. Tang Ying-wa, (Manager, China Merchants Steam Navigation Co.), Mr. Lo Ting-yu, (Director, Weaving Factory), Mr. Shen Tsiao-chiu, (Secretary General, K.T. Provincial Kwokmantang Head- quarters), Mr. Wilfred Ling, (Muni- cipal Government Planning Com- mittee).
The party was
received in the Jacobean Room of the Hongkong Hotel by members of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, and light refreshments were served while introductions were exchanged.
Among the members of the Hong- kong General Chamber of Commerce present, were the Chairman, the Hon. Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell (Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd.,), the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson (Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.,), the Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson (Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.,), Mr. G. Miskin (Messrs. Gilman & Co., Ltd.,), Mr. P. S. Cassidy (Messrs. J. D. Hutchison & Co.,), Mr. J. R. Masson (Messrs. Butterfield & Swire), Mr. T. A. Mitchell (Messrs. W. R. Loxley & Co., (China) Ltd.,), Mr. K. S. Morrison (Messrs. Reiss, Bradley & Co., Ltd.,), Mr. G. W. Sewell (Federation of British Indus-
I. tries, Ltd.,), Mr. W. Shewan (Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., Ltd.,), Major V. E. Duclos (Canadian Trade Commissioner), Mr. G. C. Pelham (H.M. Trade Commissioner), Mr. A. Brearley (the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China), Mr. J. W. Platt (The Asiatic Petroleum Co., (S.C.) Ltd.,), Mr. J. H. Jessen (Messrs. Jebsen & Co.,), Mr. A. B. Raworth (General Elec- tric Co., Ltd.,), Mr. H. Owen Hughes and Mr. A. K. Mackenzie (Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co., Ltd.,), Mr. R. D. Gillespie (the Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd.,), Mr. F. Stafford Smith
(the British-American To- bacco Co., Ltd.)
From the Jacobean Room, mem- bers of the party went to the St. Francis Hotel where they were received by members of the Chinese business community, while others were shown round the Hongkong! and Shanghai Bank Building by the Chief Manager, Mr. V. M. Grayburn.
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