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the time Muchany of the last

WAPIER

JOHNSTONE'S

SQUARE BOTTLE "

WHISKY.

UNVARIED FOR OVER 150 YEARS,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 13ra, 1918.

TRADE OF WESTERN CHINA,

OPENING FOR BRITISH HOUSES.

[FOS A CORRESPONDENT OF THE TIMES."]

CHENGTU, April 22nd.

Turning now to the foreign trade, we find that although European firms aro now opening up branches in the Treaty

WM. POWELL LTD.

TELEPKONE 346.

SPOTS AND FIGURES.

Port of Chungking for the purpose-of-BOOK-MUSLINS baying native produce and transacting general agency business, the import trade, with the exception of the two virtual monopolies of kerosene and cigarettes, and the rapidly expanding trade in soda ash, -in-almost entirely in the lunda of native merchants who have branch houses in Shanghai, with whom they are in constant

THE SAME TO-DAY AS IN telegraphic communication. This is most

: 1745.

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

SOLE AGENTS IN HONGKONG

LANE CRAWFORD & CO., and from ALL WINE MERCHANTE.

"PLASMON FOODS MAKE BONE, MUSCLE & BRAIN."

AID T

. ALD

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ANALYSIS PROVES that

PLASMON

COCOA

is in itself a Complete Food and Delicious Beverage, ten times more nutritious than ordinary Cocoa.

ti user?

PLASMON ROYAL FAMILY,

MARTIN'S 37 PIOL &STEEL

A Frend Karnedy for alt frregularities The ads of Ladze alwaga konn = 3 Startis Pills in the house, that on the pr

Istogulneity of the b

pigil of Tyniministered. Those who tiny may be i

thecommend theo, benes theitergr d States sell them mouth! Chemists and Eartheal the World, or post free 5. MARTIN, Chemist, Benthampton. Eng.

MARTIN'S

APIOL &STEEL SPILLS

Meltonian

Cream

is alone among polishes for the faultless finish it gives to black footwear, MELTONIAN CREAM feeds

the leather keeps

it supple-adds 10

its length of cays."

There is nothin şebe sptruly economical, Meltonian Fasle (Black or Brown_fany the finest paste you ever tried- the atine it gives, or for the way it makes your footer last. Sold by all-Beomakers, Stoves, t Manufactured by L. Brown & Son, Ld, Garrick Street, Londo

508-8

SAVARESSES

NTAL

Meat Certain Cure. Physicians recommend them.. Of ali Chemists.

"WITH DOG AND GUN IN THE

NEW TERRITORY.”.

EING the Series of Articles dutributed BEING SOON ONE DAY feus, ly Sportsman," reprodued in book form.

PRICE

Hongkong, 29th October, 1910.

81.

noteworthy in the trade in cotton and woollen textiles, which represents 90 per cent of the total foreign imports, the goods being almost entirely of British origin. The merchants are wealthy firms turning over in one or two cases as much annum as eight lakhs of tacks per (£100,000), and their knowledge of cloth is so perfect that they invariably pur- chase on quality and not on "chop" as is the case in other parts of China In fact, provided the article meets with the requirements of the consumers, the fact that it has hitherto never been introduced does not militate in any way against its Hale. Szechuen is the most promising province in China in which to introducc new qualities. There secas even to be a slight preference for new trade-marks and chops.

and carry

At first it appears strange that in a highly specialized and progressive organi- zation, such as the Lancashire cotton trade undoubtedly is, British merchants should not have taken immediate advantage of the opening of Chungking to foreign trade in 1801 to establish branch offices on a direct trade with the native buyers from all the great distri- bating centres such as Suining, Chengtu, and Chiuting, who draw their supplies almost entirely from Chungking, and who visit that city several times during the year. Such a course of action would have relegated the large Hongs, who import direct from Shanghai, to the position of brokers, a position very similar to that of the native dealers in Shanghai.

DIFFICULTIES FOR VORBIGN TRADERS. The reasons why this apparently ideal! trend of events has not taken place are Under present mainly financial ones.. conditions in China, where it is practi- enlly impossible to obtain accurate information as to the financial standing of native Hongs, foreign firms are obliged to insist upon cash being tendered against delivery of the goods. On the other hand, the large native houses, being closely in touch with their clients, allow six months credit, and grant a discount of 1-1-5 per cent, per month if payment is made before the expiring of this term. Furthermore, the tive organization is so specialized and complex, and so many vested interests have been built up around it, that any import of European goods into Chungking by a foreign firm is practically boycotted until the holders are forced to sell at a loss. Banks of sufficient standing to satisfy the requirements of British firms are unfortunately non- existent, and, owing to the arbitrary attitude of the Shensi banks, even the Chines Hongs are now forced to finance

their own cargo.

MADRAS MUSLINS

WITH

WOVEN COLOURED

FIGURES.

PLAIN

BOOK

MUSLINS

WITH

CURTAINS

FRILLINGS

AND

LACE ED INGS

BY THE YARD.

MADRAS

MUSLINS

FRILLED, LACE EDGED, SCOLLOPED,

WHITE AND ECRU.

The future would appear to rest in the hands of powerful firms or groups of manufacturers with a perfected distribut ing organization like that of the British- American Tobacco Company, disposing of their goods in every large consuming centre by means of guaranteed and secured uative agents who would sell on. commission, prices being fixed either in Europe or in the Treaty Ports. Only by such methods can it be assured that the ultimate consumer will derive the benefits of low prime costs and cheap transport, and the elimination of the host of dealers. brokers, and agents in general, who cramp and confine the trade, and hatten on percentages, for which they give no adequate return.

CONFIDENCE GAME IN

YOKOHAMA.

METEORIC, VISIT OF A QUEER

-OFFICER."

"Who

is

ইন

BRITISH

|

At any rate, the friends in Japan are now beroaning the sudden termination of his visit, and the fact that there appears, at present, a very slight chance- of recomping themselves for their mis- placed generosity.

16 is rumoured that some time ago the "Captain

lost his heart to one of the young ladies of the Bandmann Opera Company, and that he so arranged his tour to follow the Company, from port to port,

Perhaps he is graduating for the stage, where he might be able to give a "tura on the "Confidence Trick, and how I Eastern residents and serve as a warning worked it," which might amuse Far to others not to put implicit trust in these **sharpers, who stalk about seeking what they may devour, and who make a speciality of collecting autographs for the Banks and giving their "friends" the pleasure of satisfying the craze in goo-1, furd cash..

Besides the victims in Yokohama, it is rumoured that there are one or two in Kole who are regretting the visit of the "Captain."

and where

Captain Sinclair'i" is a question which is now agitating Club and other circles in Yoku- ARE hama, and probably elsewhere in the Par East, says the Japan Gazette. Our con- temporary goes on to say:--During the last week or so rumours have been affoat of the doings" of this individual, who, after imposing upon the generosity of several local residents, has folded his tout and silently slipped away, leaving not a few endorsed trace behind, except a cheques to the value of over Y.2,000, which his "friends" are now invited to pay.

15.

YOU "LIVERISH " ?

To feel liverish is to feed wretched, but to be really hilious, is indeed agony, Liverisliness often becomes biliousness if you leave your liver to work out its own salvation. A few doses of a time-provel stomach and liver corrective and tonie such

JLS

Mother Seigel's Syrup is generally all that is needed to ensure the regular and even flow of bile so lecrssary to the perfect digestion of food and the regular daily action of the bowels.

1 is a simple matter to take thirty drops of Mother Seigel's Syrup in a little water whenever you feel a tendency to. verishness or have partaken heartily of food that is liable to disagree with you; yet thousands of people avoid the con- squcers of biliusness and indigestion i just this simple way.

They keep a

for ase when needed.

bottle of Mother Seigel's Syrup handy

Tht is what Mrs. Gilmore does now, after proving its worth in her own ease, 1 Just read hur testimony which follows. Writing on December 20th last, from 38, Addison Road, Salt River, Cape, she says:—

The individual in question, who has posed as Captain Sinclair, and re- presented himself as an offer in the Egyptian Army, arrived in Japan about two months ago, travelling fum de These reasons, together with the fact China ports on one of the large European finers. Among the passengers were a that the average British Hong in the Treaty Ports it strongly inclined to let gentleman and his family who were returning to Japan, and the "Captain,' well alone," and usually dissuades the being of a plausible character, son made members of its staff from learning the the acquaintance of the family, and, as Janguage rather than encouraging them the days passed, and the steam neared to cultivate: closer relations with their Japan, the acquaintance ripened. Very found Chinese clients, have so far been strong soon, however, the "Captain enough to prevent foreign firms partici- himself running short of cash," though ipating in the distributing trade of he appears to have had a good reserve of blank cheques, and, realising the truth

I used-Mother Seige's Syrup eleven Szechnen.

a dis There are signs, however, that this of the old proverb that "a friend in aver

years ago, for indigestion and ordered liver. My troubles were not nasatisfactory state of affairs. is likely to is a friend indeed," asked the gentleman. change in the near future. The Hongkong who, be know, was well known in Japan, and Shanghai Banking Corporation is if he would wind doing him the favour relieved in any shape or form by any of establishing an agency in Chungking it of endorsing his cheques, The gentleman the other medicines tried, and they were state of health caused me very much is remoured in Chiness official circles that consented, and appears to have put his many; and my depressed and precarious upon recognition of the now régime in signature to several cheques made out by

Pains and discomfort in the chest China by the Powers, as an act of grace the Captain" both on the voyage and anxiety, all provincial capitals will be declared during his stay in Japan. On arrival in

Yokohama the Captain was in after eating, frequent vomitings, and n open to foreign trade and residence, which touced to a number of friends of the henry drowsy feeling, quite unfitted me will bring Chengta into prominence. Negotiations are being carried on between old resident, by whom he was royally for anything I was practically helpless. the Chengtu Chamber of Commerce and entertained, and everything for the My.sleep became most irregular, because

At a the provincial authorities whereby each Captain-seruned to go as merrily as of the shifting pains, which seemed to

marriage bell,' merchant guild shall commute all likin the proverbial

"After taking four bettles of Mother "proved Captain quently gather, the within the borders of Szechuen for ore certain institution where men do fre- stab me in the back and sides.

expert in attaching his Seigel's Syrup, my ailments disappeared, mal payment, based on the value of himself an its trade, and hence the old vexations

signature to chits, which, it is rumoured, Since then an occasional dose has been and delays at the likin barriers are likely have been left behind as a mements of the sufficient to keep me in the best G t be abolished orice and for all.

Just as soon as your powers of digestion manguration of a regular steamer service visit and to be settled by friends, As health

& companion the "Captain will bring Chungking within 12 days of and easy; indeed, he might be described fail, you are pretty sure to be visited with hail fellow well met " to all the pains of indigestion. Often the first Shanghai, and the journey downstream as being

who had the privilege of his acquaintance. sign is a furred tongue, a nasty taste in should creuny less than a wiek

But what's the use of friends if you the mouth, or lost appetite. Perhaps you don't make use of them?" series to have have pains in the chest, or wind and pain The time is coming when British firns been a ruaxim with the "Captain," who, in the stomach. Then you may have will find it necessary to devote their again finding himself temporarily short attention to this, the largest and of funds, asked another gentieman if he hadaches, bilious attacks, constipatum, Day after day you feel out of sorts." " Not auis- wealthiest province of China, with its 50 would do him the faveur of endorsing lack of vigour, sleeplessness, or “ nerves,

All these millions of people, if they wish to main cheque, just to oblige.

Captain, the gentleman unfit for your work, and, may be, you

"we bit. irritable, in their predominant position in the trusting the trade of the country. The two leading in question readily ensented, and it is are a

A short coryse German houses of Carlowitz & Co., and Low rumoured that his willingness has troubles are sure siges of indigestion. Arnhold, Karberg & Co. are both active added to a local Bank's collection of Your stomach and liver need the aid of There are now in Chengtu two Gerinan autographs and involved the friend to the Mother Seigel's Byrup. representatives, the one an agent for extent of about Y.500. For several others, of this medicine will put your digestive more suspicious than the other victims, will be able to digest and gain nourish- arsenal supplies and the other an electri-it appears, the bait was laid, but, being organs in good working order. Then you Try it for cal agineer anxious to wear the con- they consulted the Array List, where they ment from your food; you will be free: tract for a proposed tramway to

were unable to identify the Captaie." from the miseries of indigestion, and you Kuanhsien. In December las tv Gerau After having enjoyed the beauties of will feel fit and well. technical attache from Shan, hai paid a Japan, and tested the liberality of the yourself

Many people have stated that they Captain evident- flying visit to Chengtu and took the foreign resident, the opportunity to inspect the irrigation ly thought it was time to remove to other would not willingly be without a bottle.

at Kuuuhsien. Meanwhile, quarters.

Without troubling to bid a of Mother Beige's Syrup in the house if works

receive the the cost were six times as great as it is. although the Chinese officials express a formal farewell, and to

Don't accept an inferior substitute. desire to extend the suurees of their valedictory blessings of his many friends, supply of arms and machinery, British he made tracks for Kobe, where he is said Insist and be sure you get the genuine

[106 anufacturers remain unrepresented to have embarked for Tientsin probably Mother Seigel's Syrup, manufactured to do unto others the same as he has done by A. J. White (Colonial), Ltd.. Pt.

Elizabethx. the province.

to his "friends" in Japan.

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