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AFTER THE WAR TRADE. PENANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMENTS
THE BRITISH BLOCKADE. THE SETTLEMENT OF CHINA.
ITS EFFECTS ON NEUTRALS,
MR. LIANG SHI-Y'S VIEWS, Mr. Liang Shib-yi, in an interview It may well be matter of satisfaction to the British Navy that in enforcing with Router's Correspondent, said:-- its blockade against Germany-the de« It is my earnest desire to lessen the clured outlaw among nations-it is bring trouble besetting China. As far as I can ing on no neutrals-Americans or others
somy cases (as in Tientsin) impose an ob ligation upon British Merchants to sell:
An expression of a on a cash basis. Banker's view on this vexed question of orodit would be of the gentest value.
Answer.-Most: of. The commercial As Brietly announced in our columns houses trading in this Colony are work- a few days ago, the Committee of thing upon financial facilities settled at Penang Chamber of Commerce recently Honic The British Banks established had under their consideration letter in the Settlement largely confine them-
ce, there is trouble ahend for the next from the Board of Trade to the Hongselves to exchange operations. Undorch sufferings as the Civil War in
That is why I and my kong and Shanghai Banking Corporate circumstances we are of the opinion ficted for many weary months on Lau- few months. tion. The following questions were ask ed and the replica of the Chamber there that a better expression of opinion could cashire men, women, and children, writes party have entirely retired from the be obtained from the Home merchants Mr. Archibald Hurd in the Telegraph. to are appended viz:...
The Bankers observe on this question: Lancashire was the poorer by millions Political arena, so that the party now in GERMAN COMPETITION.
We are of opinion that restriction sterling a year while the struggle lasted,power may devote their whole attention Question 1.-The main reasons for the great increase of German trade through of credit by the Banks concerns busi and yet it not only smiled, but sent its and energy to the pursuit of a construe. ness in China and Japan more than it good wishes to the man responsible for tive policy. What that policy be I am out the Far East during the past decade, does business in the Straits Settlements, shutting down the industry by which it not in a position to say, because feelings and for the fact that German merchants where merchants appear to be in a posi lived. Now that Germany has replied of artisanship still run high, and what were distributing a constantly increas tion to work largely on their own funds.
to the United States and the latter GovI held forth as my personal view of what ing proportion of British-manufactured The question of credit allowed by merernment has made its response, we may nay be good for China may be attacked goods (notably cotton textiles) also enchants in the Native Bazaar is, therefore, hear something more about our blockade by the other party. I may add that the
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same political views as my own. I an a strong supporter of President Li
of British Eastern merchants are likely hands, Even in the cases of China and this connection it may he recalled that majority of the rival party hold the to be successful in securing, after the Japan the question of Bazaar Credit in the latest Noir on the subject Sir Edward Grey referred incidentally to war, this trade formerly enjoyed by their would appear to be largely in, the hands that page in history, of, which the people/ Fann-hung and sincerely wish that he rivals. Suggestions as to any further of the merchants assisted by Home of the county Palatine and all English may remain President for the rest of his steps which might be taken by British financiers who send out documents cover- merehunts in order to attain this rosting goods for remittance of the proceeds then may be proud. It takes us back torm, until 1918, in accordance with
desirable end, and maintain and con solidate their position, would be of great interest.
on realisation."
An opinion in which the Chamber
concurs.
CONTRACTS,
half a century, or so
Clause 1-Section 5, of the Provisional Constitution of 1913, so that China may have time to put her house in order."
OUR COTTON CUT OFF. During the Civil Wars we were neu-
Asked briefly to outline what he con trai; some people sympathised with the Auswer. (a.) The enterprise of Continental intrebant bath at Hun mid Chestion 5. Large engineering con North and saw with The South, but by sidered a constructive policy, Mr. Liang, in the East is more, pronounced, than that tracts are frequently lost to British in- et did this country interfere, though said his desired to rumin silent on the of the British merchant in so far as dustrialists owing to the disinclination the war hit our trade, and particularly point. "I wish to express my views," lu internal trouble will bring outside inter pushing his trode by means of Coumerof our Ganncial institutions to advance the staple industry of Lanenshire, very said, "on two questions. Firstly, that cial travellers. furnished with complete upon contracts involving deferred pay-bailly.
The Civil War, in short, effecinally ference. Hence, it is my earnest desire lines of attractive samples, etc.
ent, unless collateral security is offered,
to minimise China's difficulties with a cut off the cotton supply of this country. (b.) In addition this sampling is walla facility which appienes to have be
We were exporting annually cotton view to the restoration of peace and maintaified by continues supplies sent accorded to our (irman rivals by their of a value of £52,000,000, apart urder in de country. To advance an out to Eastern houses.
home Banks: - I should appreciate your (c) Further the Continental Manu-views as to whether you consider a from the supplying of our home market. policy at the present moment when one Eli. Whitney in 17998 had invented a rawis not in power only tends to aggravate facturer has generally laid himself and modification of our existing system ing by which cottonwood was separated dissuasion. Secondly, peace will make his factories out to provide the type of this respect is desirable in the interests from the pod and cleaned repidly and possible the introduction of foreign article required by the Native consumer, of British Industry; and if so, what cheaply. This device enemuraged whereas the British merchant has been form such modification might take (e growing of cotton in the Southern States,
a large credit bank for foreign trade where slave labour in abundance more conservative in this regard.
(d.)-Again it is assumed that it was supported by the State, or a combination available, enabling the product to be put on the market on terms which left a owing to the assistance of their coramer of British Banks for financing industrial
Thus Lancashire became cial bank that the German traders interprises, or private financial trusis). large profit. particular were able to give extrú Answer. This question is a very large more and more dependent on American
ne and to a great extent is outside the cotton. ordinarily extended credits in the native Bazaars a method of trading which is scope of this Chamber to deal with, as not only ansound but detrimental to the there is no authentic information avail- able to them on this subject of State-aul best interests of the trade of the Fort.
(c.) One proof of the hold that the cd financial houses.
This Chamber is therefore of the upin Germans Ind on Brit'sh trade in this Colony is to be found in the large uni-ion that the views of the large mercantile ber of British manufacturers represent and Gnancial houses at home will be of
more value than any they can submit. ed by thera.
ENEMY FIC RESTRICTION,
*
war.
the
Was
since that
capital for the country's development There must not be a material peace only, but also a political peace. Any polemi cal discussion of politics is calculated to defeat that object. All my party have retired from the field so that the pre- sert party will be able to pursue the. policy that they consider best with the A PAPER BLOCKADE.
greatest energy." When the war broke out, the North-
Reuters Correspondent then asked Mr.. declared a blockade. It was really only Liang if he had anything to say on the a paper blockade at first, for there financial question, were not sufficient ships to make it offer-within his special province. Mr. Liang.
3105 impartial
nnnecessary for five Admiral Mahan, writer, has admitted as inuch. But the replied that it was reasure was sufficient, owing to the din China to take steps to introduce addi- penalties necompanying it, to shut off tjonal taxation, and it was not necessary practically all the raw material that the for China to borrow from foreign coun mills of Lancashire and Cheshire needed. trics. The contributions from the Pro- By Christmas, 1862, almost all the viness in normal times were sufficient spindles were idle, and the operatives for administrative requirements. More- were brought face to face with starva-over, China could cut down her expendi
in 1815. Lion. Nearly half a million persons and-ture and abolish the sundry taxes levied denly found themselves destitute of all means of existence, and the indirect
So that Peking telegram" id published in consequences were serious. In the his
Reuter's Crrespondent, try of warfare there is no more tragic the vernacular Press two days ago, illustration of the injury which neutrals may suffer owing to the incidence of stating that you had advised the raising. Government at first suggested, it is true,
What happened? The British of a loan of several million dollars is un- true. Mr. Liang replied, "That is so. that the blockade was not effective: it I was hardly satisfied with China's bud did so very mildly, and did not persist get for the current year because of the Hum of 390,000,000 the major portion trulli roster i viku maar Hodhesh was molded by salaripe of civil and Lincoln, like a wise man, took steps as military officials and a very minute por (3.) They shall not be 'allowed to be.
soun as he could to meet that criticism, tion was allocated to education and the come representative Agents of British in the meantime insisting on the full promotion of the country's industries, ́ I Manufacturers, or other British Com-measure of the belligerent rights which took no part in the passing of the Budget mercial undertakings.
ho claimed.
by the Legislative Council, because I did (4)-They shall not be allowed to own
unt approve of it. All the trouble in land or house property.
China in recent years has been largely due to the fact that there is a superabun- dance of officials, the positions of many of whom are sinecures and whese ambi dom and slavery. That was their con- tinn lies in the direction of higher ception of the cause of the struggle | salaries, but who do nothing but talk which was inflicting such suffering upon empty politics. I may say that many them. Did they rise in their thousands of the past, troubles originated with and demand that the British Govern
these officials. I would rather say no ment should pick a quarrel with the
more, but 1 will wait and see develop North and go to war because their work ments of the next month or sea. was stopped On the contrary, during organise in the distressed districts a that terrible period it was impossible to meeting in support of the South. The men set their teeth, and though they and theirs were in danger of being with- complaint; the case of the North apTurnley, July Siti Hand---- out food they determined to make tin pealed to their highest instincts, and Thursday, July 27th, Orchestra. they drew in their belts,"
Monday, July 1st-Bund,
(f.)--It is a recognised fact that fit big German shipping lines are subsidized Question --In the case of the Crown by Government and it will possibly be Colonies of the Straits Settlements and remembered by one, if not all, that in Hongkong, your view with regard to the the early days of the bid for Eastern desirability or otherwise of any Govern trade those German lines indulged in the ment action with a view to restricting 30ost frantic freight wars, so much so the commercial activities of remy firms, that eventually working arrangements would be of value.
Answer--If bar present enemies are were practically forced with British
trade again in the lines, and they were admitted into vari-to be allowed: to ons Conferences. Having achieved the Colony and the F.M.S they should purpose of being admitted into British only be permitted to do so under the fol combines, it was simplicity itself to de-lowing restriction
(1)-Under special license of the velop their share of the trade. By plac ing high-class strainers on the various Local Government and be at all times routes and giving the usual careful at subject to an adaptation of the laws con- tention to detalls if general require
verived consideriile support from to be subjected to a Tax. the travelling British public both Gov crnment, drivate and Commercial, thus facilitating the commercial interesurse which becaine se, protiounced.
(2.)--We are of opinion that if one present emmies could re-establish them selves in the Colony pou thu isti, basta of freedom of action the British mer clan would have to simre the indo which he has now owing to war' conditions, but we greatly doubt if the egonomic, condi- |tions after the war will admit of their
enjoying the same inancial facilities ob sain before or war.
De
{ of the British Manufacturer can Jeed to confine his agencies to Relja - kouses, and ship, his goods. in Brit steamers the dinculties of enemy Competitors
THEY UNDERSTOOD.
But the working men of Lancashire, (5.) In the event of the above sugges-with their families threatened with ster tions not being acceptable we would pro-vation-what of the They understood pose that the imposition of a poll tax be roughly that the fight was between free- considered.
GENERAL
We would again emphasis the fact that a considerable proportion of the German and other enemy trade in this Colony was due to the many British representations held by them and if our recommendation to confine British manu- factures to British Agents is given effect to it will be the means of dealing a very restablishing themselves in the Colony will la increased still fur-severe blow to enemy trade. ther. It is also suggested that the The Committee also submits the un- British travelling public should be urged Entisfactory state of the law in this. to contine their support to British and Colony in regard to the Protection of Allud Thea and that no Government offt Trade Marks and strongly recura cial should be allowed to travel in any mends that effective measures be insti other than suci vessels.
tuted at once in order to register Trade Marks us is now done in England.
STATE ALD
Question 2.--Any authentic informatión with regard to the extent of State aid zerordne to our competitors, together with any suggestions as to how far, if a all, similar governmental nexistance would be desirable in the case of Britisa interests.
As one historian of the time has re- corded, the behaviour of the Lancashire We desire further to place on record operatives under the pressure of a terri the dificulties experienced by Morchants|ble and unexpected calamity was the in this Colony owing to the lack of pro-admiration of the world. The distress tection from the copying of Trade Marks of that great manufacturing county. by certain other countries and recom mend that immediate steps be taken to remedy this handicap to British trade. AnswerTh Committe lave
no That the Country of origin be shown in authente information on the subject of a prominent position on all goods im State-aided Banking institutions and ported from Enemy countries. consider that information of this nature can be best obtained at Home.
It is strongly recommended that no State-sided enemy franciel Louses be permitted to operate or have, branches in the Colong...
JAPAN-AMERICÀ.
Question Information with regard to efforts which are being made by our competitors (notably Japan and the United States) during the war, taking advantage of our print disabilities, to strungthen their hold on the markets under revies.
are
Answer. Jayce merchants rapidly establishing a Trade in the Colony and the F.M.S. in lines which formerly, to a great extent, were in the hands of our enemies.
The principal articles in which the Japane opriate ayd ===
(a,)-Matches,
(b)-Enamelled ware. (c.)-Glassware and porcelainware. (d) Cotton goods, especially towels, and singlets, buttons.
(c) Toy
(£) Chemicals, drogs, heer. (g.) Cement. America is carrying on an advertising campaign and has supplied comprehen- sive ages of its muufactures to the various: Consuls with a view to pushing
trade... ported from enemy countries..
CREDIT.
Question 4.-Merchants complain that trade is lost through extensive credit being granted by their competitors, while British Banks encourage, and in
SHORT STRIKE AT A SHANGHAI
COTTON MILL
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MOTOR PATROLS.
dire as it was, produced no crime; no professional pauperism, no importunate complaints. There was not even a feel- ing of resentment against the Federal authorities who maintained the blockade. . Only lesa adrairable than the patience and fortitude of the sufferers P. 786 Randall, Motor Patrols, resigns were the generosity and public spirit of ns from July 31st, on leaving the the employers." Lord Derby-father of
Colony. the present peer-with a dovotion and
TRANSFER. enthusiasm beyond a praise, placed himself at the head of the relief move-
P.. 30 O. Chan is transferred to the
Band. Three hundred wonien employed by the suffer and to wait. Denied the oppor ment, and Lancashire settled down to
F. O. JENKINS, Shanghai Cotton Mill, went un strike
D.S.P. (R.). the other morning, and the police had unity of working owing to a struggle maintain order. The strike was of short of self abnegation which has probably no to he summoned to clear the road and to which was none of their business, the people of Lancashire reached a height duration, the women returning to work parallel in history. The workingmen of who had become his unwilling victime. when they saw the police. Their grievanchester even sent to President Lin- Northerners were moved to send aid to ence was that the weather is hot and the coin, the head of the Government which Lancashire. Japanese in charge of the mill would not incidentally had brought distress to
In their terrible plight. allow windows to be opened.
those workers without work discovered them, a message of sympathy and en- that because they had nobly taken their couragement. They regarded the North stand in suppert of a high principle they as fighting for freedom, and even their had many friends. The year 1869 passed sufferings did not lead them to conceal away, a pall hanging over the whole their real feelings. This demonstration County Palatine; 1863 dawned, and touched the heart of the President as there seemed no hope of relief Still the perhaps few things in his life affected men remained firm in their heroic at him. He declared it to be an instanco titude, and it was not until the end of of sublime Christian heroism, which has the summer that at last the epso not been surpassed in any age or in any which they suffered, triumphed. country."
GERMANS IN DUTCH ARMY.
SUBLIME-HEROISM ---
character both of the war and of the men
HOW LANCASHIRE HELPED.
1/
-ULSB-GBRMANS-WILU WIN:2-
Professor Van Hamel writes in the Arasterdammer: Is due consideration paid to the fact that there are thousands of German youths serving in our army They are genuine Germans, born and bred there; they do not speak any Dutch; But the heroism of the workoople of their wives and children, helped to win Thoso Lancashire operatives, with their parents or wives and children are Lancashire not only won the admization the victory: Bat for the blockade, as living in Germany. These men enter of Lincoln, it aroused the generous en American historians have admitted, the our barracks singing German national thusiasm of the civilised world. As soon cause for which the North stood might songs. They are, moreover, quite-surons the attitude of these working-men and never have triumphed, and the Union result of a Treaty entered into between from all parts of Europe and the outer had risen in protest against naval mea we, Germans, shall win" This is their wives and families was realised, might have been smashed. If Lancashire the Netherlands and Germany in 1904. world gifts in money and kind were for sures which were, for a time at least, of Their parents settled in the German warded to help support the sufferers doubtful legality, the British Govern- industrial centres at an early age and during the unknown period of scarcity. ment might have been forced to inter- never thought of getting naturalised in Germany.
The conscience of the world was very vene, British neutrality was maintain- As a result their children though thoroughly German, remained tender in those days; it realised the ed in large mensure because Lancashire Dutch subjects.
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