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ANNUAL MEETING

At the annual meeting of the Shanghai Gebral Chamber of Commerce last week Mr. E. F Mackay, the Chairman, in reviewing the work of the year, said :----

WHANGPU CONSERVANCY.

there is every rosson to contime to be THE JAPANESE DEMANDS. hopeful. Thousands of miles of railway- have heen and are now being laid, the

VIEWS OF THE ECONOMIST." mineral resources of the country axo likely to be gradually tapped under The Economut in a leading article extend- desirable restrictions, many provinces are ing over one and a half columns, strongly yielding useful contributions to the criticises the Under-Seerotary's statement. that Britain does not object to the expan- Treasury in Peking, a domestic loan has sion of Japan's interests provided that. theg:

been successfully floated, an unexpected source of revenue for in excess of estire et injurious to British intereste

characterising it remarkable shrinkage inates has resulted from Sir Richard of the provisions of the Anglo-Japanese Dane's reorganization of the salt gabelle, Treaty of 1903" The Economist plainly demands to know whether the British and that considerable revenue will be

organisations Government has entered into

accret obtainable from similar under European sporvision in other dicctions is more than a probability. A distinct advance can therefore fairly be recorded. working towards the establish- ment of increased confidence in the Government, improved trading condi- tions and neidentally towards the steady improvement of China's credit,

trenty with Japan behind the back of Puttia- ment. The journal concludes by expressing its conviction that Japan's demands are the most serious attack that has been made on the independence and integrity of China. Japan, it says, can ill afford the cost of her expedition or the discredit which it will bring down upon fer head in creating fresh. chaos in Ching by military aggression.

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QUISTANDING QUESTIONS RETILED. Reference is made in the Report to a discussion which your Committes had with the Inspector General of Customs during his visit to the port. Several out standing questions were dealt with, and while Mr. Aglen was necessarily careful and we could not see eye to eye, it was evident that he was at least willing to look et mutters from the judicial point of view so far as he could while safeguard

JATAN'S CLAIMS ON CHINA. ing Customs control. Several questions

Certain claims now being made op Inquiries in the proper Chinese quarters- of minor importance were courteously and promptly disposed of by Mr. Aglenina by Japan, it is state may says thus Peking Gazette have elicited an of Japan, Osiaty Becommended by the and Mr. Unwin, who was also present at derogatory to the dignity of this country saphatic denial of the following message

if conceded. I can only here say that cabled from Peking to the Japanese organ, the meeting.

so far as there is any truth in these ocht. There is absolutely not a word of Medical Colleges of The Imperial Universities rumours, the choice of such a time, when truth in it The Chinese Governsens of Tokyo and Kyels. It is a matter of great satisfaction to other countries interested in the welfare recently distributed photographic capics of your Committee that the work of Con- and development of China are absorbed the contents of Japan's demands to the servancy of the Whangpu for which they in the agonies of a death struggle el British, the French and the Russian Ministers and their predecessors worked so long and where, is not a happy e, and must sure in Peking. The Foreign Office explains that arduously, continues to be carried only lead to a policy of recrimination when they were distributed by request. But it is effectively, and with most valuable aid to opportunity avails at a later date. cartain the Government lins done it of its have, however, little doubt that the own accord to win the sympathies of the the shipping and trade of the port.

rumours are feare more than certainties Powers," LISIN QUESTION.

and that the questions at issue are being. THE LIBIN

settled under joint diplomatic arrange Qucetious arising from the impositionment in Peking. In any event, until it of taxation under the various heads of is known what Japan's intentions are, I in are constantly arising, and they sure it would be better, safer and bristle with difficulties. It would there wiser if our native friends would refrain fore be a matter for congratulation, if, in from attempts at boycott, indignation the interests of this country and the many meetings, and indiscriminate circulation racions trading with it, the question of pamphlets, because they should realise could be firmly taken in hand by the Au that by using propaganda of this nature thorities in Peking and settled definitely they only handicap their own officials in and finally, to that imports and exports Peking, who are in the best position to could be handled without marchants sarry out negotiations for the benefit of beving constantly to face expenses unfore their country. scen and unprovided for in their calcula tions.

CHEFOO HARBOUR, IMPROVEMENT.

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The Japanee Consul General, Mr Ariyoshi, has issued the following tot fications to the Japanese in Shanghai :-- Recently in connection with the Sino- Japanese Negotiations a certain portion of the Chinese people, having misunder stood affairs, has incited ignorant Chinese, as the result of which we deeply FRENCH LESSONS regret to learn that some Japanecó rai. dents in Shanghai have been subjected to violence. Therefore, the Consul-General has frequently interviewed the authori ties of the foreign settlements and frankly exchanged views about the men- anres to be taken under the circumstances, and now we are taking steps au table Thus the Japanese to the conditions. residents in Shanghai should not have abyanderessary apprehensions and specially should be careful in their words and conduct and if there is any case of 66 being threatened the matter should be reported to the police authorities with out delay to ask for protection and they should not cause any disturbance by appealing to any personal

violencs They should avoid going near any das gerous area of Shanghai amil they should THE question of wall decoration is The report and accounts having bebo careful about their appearance su as

one which should secure first consideration duly passed, the following members were

Dated, Shanghai, 26th March, the thin the decoration of the Home.

"SYNOLEO≫ is the Distemper

Being an international body it would not be politic for me to make reference to the one question which overshadows all others at the moment the war in Europe further than to say that in the general strongly through the Consular Body interests of trade, I am only express a against the Chinese Covornmont's ex- wish that when a settlement is reached it plainable delay in. passing the plans for will be one which will guarantee peace the Cheloo Breakwater Scheme, for which amongst the great European Powers for the lovy of a tax on vessels visiting the many years to coms. It will be generally Ports was approved in July, 1913, and known that on account of the war and its under which the Loint collected to dite consequent limitations of our functions suivants to over two lies of tools. Sintes also of those of the bodies through whom we appeal for add in Paking, your these protesta were lodged it has been an

Committee has met but seldom sitios hos nounced that the plans for the schon tilities commenced, but we will elect a have been passed and we trust that work Committee to day as usual to carry on the will soon be commenced on this important work of the Chamber and to function

89 occasion permits. project

THE OPEN DOOD" IN MANCHURIA. With refer to preferentins railway

ELECTION OF COMMITTIL,

rates in Manchuria ve continue to preas elected on the committee, on the proposinot to be dighted by others.

for

Open Door" treatment, but so far the Japanese Authorities have met us with what can only be described as state ments of a most evasive naturo.

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Currency reform may be classed wild Likin as one of those reforms which it is hoped the Chinese Government will take thoroughly in hand at an early dats and that it will cover all necessary measures for the prevention of the exective sue of subsidiary coins, an abuse which the Government in its own interest; should permanently and effectively remove. The manipulation of nativo exchange rates between ports is also a matter for gerjous concern which a stabl currency would do much to restrain: USEFUL LIETS..

Your Conuico his now in the prin Ero,ter's hands a list of the Native Banks, members of the Bankers' Guild, who issus bank orders, and this will be circulated to you as soon as posible, We have also applied to the Piece Goods Guild for a

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"SYNOLEO"

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tion of Mr. E. I. Ezra, seconded by Mr.

(Signed) AKIRA ARIYOSHI, Mordhurst: Mr. L Bridou (Messageries Year of Taisho 1916). Maritimes Cio), Mr. H. E Campbell:

Consul-General. (lbert & Co Ltd Mr. R Me Dad Yang Cheng, the Intendant and Com supplied in a beautiful range of artistic glish (Wm Little & Co.), H H. Girar

missioner of Foreign Affairs of tinta, suitable for inside or outside nes, dat (Reiss & Co), J. Johnstone (Jardin Shanghai, issued a proclamation on the which produces that soft velvet finish so Matheson & Co., Ltd.). MeMichael

E. F. Mackay 25th Lards warning the people against

of the looked for in modern House decoration. (Butterfold & Swire), Fraser & Co.), C. Michelau (Melchers Promoting any disturbances

character indicated and threatening & Co.), C. C. Mackie (Gibb, Livingston offenders with severe punishment. & Co.), E. C. Richards (P. & 0. S. N. Co.), E Siebert (Siemssen & Co), and A. Stephen Hongkong and Shanghai Bank)

WAR BREVITIES.

Gormans in America are said to have devised a scheme for getting supplies through to Germany by means of the parcels post service.

BRITISH VOLUNTEERS FROM JAPAN.

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The following is the roll, completed up The pro-German Romanian Minister of to a recent date by the Military Attache to H.B.M Enibassy, of British residenta Finance has resigned.

in Japan who have gone home to join His Majesty's Foreca in the present crisis H. Bailey, O. Benbow-Bows, Richard Bent, Cyril F, Bird, W Blundell, V. G. Bowden, F. Bruhl, Basil W. Cahucie, W. Clarks, Geo W Coulter, De Ti says that the severe treatment. Cox, H. Esdale, K. R. Forde, list of their members, and if it is received,neted out to the Bishop of Tournay by the William Galloway A. Graham, which we have no doubt will be the Germans has resulted in that dignitary's Herace G, Green, G. W. Guttridge, Alan ease, it likewise will be circulated to death.

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The German

Fallaceitung states that Greece will remain neutral since the Allies will not make her any definite promises of territorial

The Germans have attempted to demolish the dam near Polenbrugge in order to drain off the hood water from the Ys tales. Germany has abolished the import duties on sugar and molasses,

Both England and France have displayed special consideration for Duch shipping lerests in connection with their new men sures of reprisal directed against German commerce All Dutch goods, which do not belong to the list of contraband artielen anul are authenticated by the Netherlands Over Spas Trast as originating from bona fide Dutch firms are passed without any trouble,

The war in Europe has had a material effect on both the import and the export trade of this country, but particularly

tions which have been placed on mer chants of belligerent nationalitics, who have in consequence been unable to operate freely. On account of certain Governments requirements of merchant Tesis services and of the laying Germany has arranged to send Bavaring up of Austrian ships, tonnage has troops to stranghen the garrison of Trente, been scarce and freights high, and Von Bulow's mission to Italy has falled. He that unsatisfactory feature from the offered Italy Triesteand Trente, utstipulated merchant's point of view is likely to bens a condition of the transfer of territory that accentuated as time goes on. Regarding Italy should lend her full support to German imports, there were heavy outstandings claims when peace terms came to be this from 1913, while merchants in the early cussed. months of the year did not care to move merchandise over trade routes where dis affection existed. This insecurity algo affected native banking and the acute financial stringency limited dealings to a large sxxtent to merchants able to buy for hard cash. Large stocks of silver are still being hoarded by the Native Banks in the safe custody of Foreign Barks here, which should be employed in asist ing trade up country, and the native In the Spectator of the 27th ult, a cor bankers ultra-conservative policy in respondent forwards the following beautiful this respect is not only hampering trade, epitaph transcribed from a monument in the but it is indirectly a source of consider garden at the opal Naval Barracks, Chat- able less to the bankers themselves it ham, where are laid to rest many prisofiers is not, however, a matter upon which of war of a hundred years ago, Its charity, your Committee feet they can, or are dignity and humanity speak for themselves. It strikes is noble note, he suggests, between entitled to make any representation the extravagant sentiment of the present With all these hand caps Customs re-day which would treat living prisoners as venue shows a remarkably healthy return, martyrs and dead ones us saints, and the and peace reigns practically throughout allaus cruelty which, forget to grant the the whole country, Szechuza would honoursof war to those who deserve them appear to be the only Province where a strong hand is needed, and it is gratify- ing to record that the Government, alive to the necessity of dealing at once with brigandago, have despatched a General from Peking with troops to deal with the situation.

PROGRESS IN CHINA.

From this chair about two years ago I expressed an option that it appeared to be China's honest desire to adopt friendly relations with foreign countries and that construction of railways and the establishment of industriel under- takings would inevitably follow leading to permanent prosperity. I think to day

Here are gathered together The remains of many brave soldiers and

sailors as

Who, having once been the foes, after wards the captives, of England, Now find rest in her soil, Remembering no more the animosities of war.

Or the sorrow of imprisonment. They were cleprived of theconsolation of elosing their eyes Amongst the countrymen they loved. But they have been laid in an honour.

By a nation which knows how to respect valour

And to sympathize with misfortune.

Walker, F. E. Wood, and Arthur C.. Young.

THE GERMAN IDEA OF

TRADE WAR.

The managing director of Meccani (Limited), a British company, the headquao- fers of which are in Liverpool, sends to the Times a copy of a circular just issued in the name of its Berlin branch, which deserves the attention of the War Trading Committee. "State This circular, signed by a German as adaninistrator, and addressed to the company's Continental customneis, blandly in- forms then tlpit, by decision of the Minister of Commerce, the Berlin business has been

deprived of its character of foreign firm, and must be considered hereafter as being purely German enterprise. It seems that the English manager has been interned at Span- dau sinos October. The managing director of Meccano (Limited) comments on this pro- ceeding is followsOur German business has been built up by us at greit expense, and would appear that the whole of our assets, goodwill, trade name, etc, have been appropriated. To the best of our knowledge no such step has been taken in regard to Genian or Austrian houses established in this country The line, indeed, seems to have arrived for reprisals" in this sphere also, remarks the Times

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The German newspaper Hamburger Nachrichten recently gated-Our high military commanders have repeatedly declared the English long service soldier is an adversary to be fakem very seriously and the result of naval engagements has proved that the English navy fully OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE, reatises the extent of its duties and responsibilities; therefore, the conflict. with England will demand fresh exer- tions and sacrifices. There could be no greater error than to underestimate the importanes of the war with Eugland, which only enters now. upor the first serious stagedy

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