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INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG DAILY PEESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6cm 1015,

VICTOR VICTROLA

THE IDEAL ENTERTAINER.

BANKING PROGRESS IN CHINA.

BRITAIN'S DESTINY.

WAR'S IMPERIAL INFLUENCE.

GERMAN MISCA LOULATIONS.

of the New Armies Its Influenco on

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The degree of banking progress made by a country is a certain barometer of that country's prosperity. The science A a meeting of the Royal Colonial of modern banking methods has become Instituto, Earl Grey presiding, the Earl' closely interwoven with the economic life of Moath read a paper on "The Training of the world and has now been reduced British Thought and Imperial Destiny. almost to a fine art.

In the past, the science of banking has not been identified Germany Cenid his Lordship) made war, with the life of the people in this country her opportunity had arrived and because amongst other reasons, because she thought to any extent; but ciforts have of late years been made to bring this country in she exaggerated the symptoms of decad- line with foreign countries in this ence, which she, as well as the founders f respect. We have been going through the Duty and Discipline Movement, facts and figures bearing on the progress observed amongst cortain classes in the made by the Bank of China in the brief British Isles. Happily, the German period during which it has been in statesmen and diplomatists were grossly existence, and we must confess to a feelin error in their calculation, respecting ing of satisfactio at the progress the progress of national decadence in This low conception of the through in spite of the stressful times Britain.

which the world has passed and | motives which aro supposed to actuate the

By appointment to the Imperial Household is pussing. An excellent showing 1 British people is very prevalent on the of Japan, Oficially Recommended by the indicated and considering its recent Continent. Never again must the.

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a Presidential Mandate as lately as the 15th April of the year before last-the results must be regarded as distinctly encouraging Although the first period of the life of the Bank had in it clements of uncertainty, by reason of the vastaess of an undertaking entirely new to the country, it appears to be now. established on firm foundatious, giving every promiss of being able to weather storms and stand the test of time Indications have been forthcoming whore in the weak spots have lain; and, three are being mastered with an cyo to cons stant improvement and increasing efficiency. The good results obtained are

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so fatal to the peace of the world. The British world has been thrilled, and will of Tokyo and Kyoto. continue to be thrilled, by reading of the gallant deeds performed by Englishmen. Scotsmen, Welshmen, Irishmen Cann- dians, Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans, Newfoundlanders, Indians and other races, all fighting shoulder to shoulder in defence of justice, Feelings of freedom and progress. respect for each other must inevitably be aroused which will go far to strengthen the bonds of love which unite all portions of the British Empire. When war is over, if we lose not sight of spiritual influences,

in no small measure due to the initiative these men, trained under the same system,

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THEATRE

Before and

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of Mr. Sub Fu-nino, the Governor of the imbued by a like patriotisin, owing allegi MACGREGOR&C. Rank, who has directed the affairs of thanc to the same sovereign, fighting Bank with no little care. In a way, the shoulder to shoulder in Europe, Africa, qualifications necessary for a post of this China and the Pacific Islands, will Thuturo have the nature of greater intricacy than similar offices in the return home impressed by the unaniinity In of Imperial feeling existing amongst their financial contres of the world. Europe, America and chewhere, banking fellow subjects of all races and colours, methods have run along a certain groove by their loyalty to the common sovereign, for years and have thereby been compara and by the magnificent qualities of brain- tively simplified; but in China, the head and heart which they have all displayed of the Govarnment Bank of the nation in defending the common cause, and in must be familar with Chinese methods addition they will have acquired a far and customs while at the same time possos greater knowledge of each other than they. sing a more or less correct conception of ever enjoyed before the war, The Britis foreign methods so as to blend these two Empire will emerge from this war far distinct branches of knowledge and experi-stronger than it ever was before, and the ence in the measure most suitable to a world will be the happier for the mad but purely Chinese institution. The ability to futile efforts of the Kaiser to substitute

idras appreciate and assimilate foreign

a universal,; mediaeval, autocratic. is the most important consideration and China's premier banking institution tyranny based on force, for the lifegiving has had the good fortune of having its principles which have made the British destinies guided by me who does not Empire the envy of the world. appear to be without these qualifications. Under the auspices of the Bank, the two most vital questions of provincial bank netes and reform of currency have been carefully studied and received a strong impetus, furnishing a happy augury for SOUND BUSINESS CONDITIONS. the future. The Bank has also been iden- tified in no uncertain manner with the

MONTESAL December 14th. Mr. White, Minister of Finance, success of the last Internal Loan, while the

at the Canadian Club elimination which it is effecting of selfish addressed

afternoon a largo and restrictive methods of businces is this

gathering undoubtedly a step in the right direction.of prominent representatives

A few statistical quotations by means commerce and fuance.

CANADA'S FINANCIAL

POSITION.

He referred to

of comparative figures will serve to the situation as one of confidence. Indus demonstrate the rapid delopment of try was quickening, stock exchanges were business activity recorded by the Bank. opening and money was becoming easy. In 1913, the year of the Bank's inception, These conditions were largely due to the Banks had the amount of money deposited with the supremacy of the Navy. Bank was 817,000,000, while in the follow-emerged stronger than they were at the

A. 8 WATSON & Co., LTD, Hongkong and Kowloon. ing year, the second working year or outbreak of war. They had provided the LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.: VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

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the Bank, the total amount of depois legitimate requirements of the community reached the figure of $37,000,000-an and made advances to Governments and increase of $40,000,000; for the same municipalitice enabling them to complete period, the following comparative figures works under contract and meet short date will give further idea of the rapid escurities maturing abroad, and had To GD- strides made by the Bank Cash Recorre financed the movement of crops. against notes-1013, 85,000,000, 1914, uble them to do this the Government had 320,000,000; cash on hand, exclusive dfbecome a Bank of England, & bank of re- cash reservo against notes-1913, $3,500,000, discount, but such were the resources of

Canadian banks that pott profit-1913, the

they $15,500,000; 1914,

From this did

find it necessary to $290,000, 1914, $1,100,000.

themselves of this assistance comparison, it will be seen that the avail. amounts deposited with the Bank to any considerable extent under the There increased 3 times in one, year; that the legislation of the last session. notes issued and the cash reserve were. was no reason why there should be an four times bigger in 1914; that the cash acute money panic in Canada. At the AND in hand, exclusive of the cash reserve, was outbreak of the war Canada was borrow

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4 times bigger and that the proft ing about one million dollars daily earned in 1914 was exactly five times through British investments in railway bigger than the proft for the preceding industrial and Government securities. year. We are informed that the outturn This was suddenly cut off, but the read- of the business done by the Bank of China justament had been so favourable that the was well over 2 milliards of dollars, the president of a leading bank was able to CONCERNING ANOTHER ENAMEL number of branches opened to the end announce a few days ago that business of 1914 was over 70 and the staff em-conditions were sound ployed by the Bank is now about 1,000 Canada Factors of importance wore employees. These are eloquent facts and the overcoming of adverse trade balance, figures. : In these days of financial borrowings in London for the war, and stringcacy, it is encouraging to observe the large expenditure in Canada for war that the premier Bank of the Republic material by the British, French and is not only in a very healthy state, but Russian Governments.

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JAPANESE TRADE IN TOYS.

The Yokohann Chamber of Commerce Journal states that remarkable prograss, has in recent years been made in Japan in the manufacture of toys for export and home consumption. In view of the fact that the war has practically, cut off the German supply and that the demand for imported toys is keen in the British and American market, the Japancae Consuls stationed in various foreign trade centres ate unanimous in reporting that now is the time for Japanese toy-makers to push their trade. A Government expert stated recently of "all the manufacturing centres, Osaka stands foremost in making toys, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Kanagawa Pre- fecture coming next in the urder given. No accurate statistics could be gathered as to the total value of toys produced, but it is roughly estimated to be about 10,000,000 yen a year, of which Osaka takes over 30 per cent. Of the total amount produced over 40 per cent is for export to European countries, the United States, China, India and South Sea lelands.

The toys exported to the United States and India are mostly those made of paper, cotton; and antimony. Toys for China are similar to those intended for boine consumption.

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When H.MS. fnuincible arrived at Monte Video after the naval battle off the Falkland Isles, the British and Frencht communities gave a brilliant reception in honour of Admiral Sir Doveton Sterdes. The visit of the British Admiral entirely dissipated the false reports circulated in South America by the Germans that the British paid a big price for the conquest. of Admiral von Spco's squadron, and lost Them state- heavily in ships and man. ments were circulated broadcast, and were believed by many until the very hour- of the British Admiral's welcome arrival.

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