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WOMAN'S FREEDOM.

A CHINESE MANDARIN'S VIEW.

SPORT.

LAWN TENNIS:

LEAGUE. MATUR DIVISION

K.0.0.A. CRC. *

K.C

Boes public welfare require that! women should be secluded or free in. civilised nations?" This is the question which is discussed in a curious book published by M. de Nascimento, the S. E. Green und acting Portuguese Consul-General at O. R. Chanyut Canton, through Messrs. Kolly & Walsh. ‡. How far M. de Nascimento is responsible for the opinions, expressed we cannot say. He purports to be giving us the English version of an old Chinese manu-8. E. Green and seript which has been previously tran- slated into Russian and French.

S. E. Green and ... B. Chunyit

O. R. Chunyut v.

According to the story related in she E. Abraham and preface to the French edition, the Chinese

manuscript embodies the conclusions arrived at by a learned Chinese Man E.

darin during a "six years', sojourn in Europe, whither he had been sent to study

J. Stalker

o.n.c.

. Ng Sa Kwong and Wong Fo Keung

. Wong Po Kie.

and Lo Man Pin

Yew Man Tenn and Mok Hing Kin

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 21ST, 1917.

games.

39

Abraham and··

J. Stalker v.

Ng Sze Kwong and Wong Po Keung

Wong. Po. Kie and Le Man Pin

6-

SHANGHAI TRADE REPORT. STEADILY GROWING PROSPERITY

OF THE PORT.

Mr. F. 8. Unwin, the Commissioner of Customs in his report on the trade of Shanghai in 1916, says:

At first glance the Shanghai statistics for the year 1910 would appear to indicato considerable expansion of trade under all headings, produce shipped abroad particularly showing a gain of over 20 3 million taels in value as compared with the figures, for 1015 and far surpassing those of any previous year. This advance in the total value of the port's exports represents, of course, a solid and satis factory gain, although it will be found to be due to the greatly enhanced values of commodities rather than to any increase in the volume of the trade done in them. Similarly, the increased value of imports from foreign and Chinese ports, which J. Stalker . Yew Man Tsar shows an advance on last year's figures

and Mok

of some 9 millioraust be ascribed main- Hing Kingly to the higher cost of imported goods but is none the less a sure indication of the steadily growing prosperity of the port, maintained in the face of severe difficulties, including extraordinary tight noss of money, irregular exchange and lack of tonnage and its.. corollary, ex orbitant freights. Once more we find the valuo of produce shipped abroad well in excess of that of imported goods, in spite of the abnormally high exchange rates Bfor silver that prevailed during the great- er purt of 1916, rising, with fluctuations, from 38 21 in May to 35. 6ld; for the tael in December.

the conditions of life with particular, E. Abroliam and reference to the state of freedom enjoyed

by women of the. Western nations.

and R. An-

derson.

L., J. Blackburn and R An-

Ng Sze Kwong and Wong Po Koung 3-- 8

derson . Wong Po Kio and Lo Man Fin

It was in the time of the Emperor L. J. Blackburn Ch'ien Lung, who, we are told, was not, only a distinguished writer, but a roal philosopher, a seer, interested in every- thing that was great, good and beautiful, He was kind and accessible to foreigners, and in his conversations with thuni Euro- pean ladies were

not forgotten. The Sovereign was surprised to hear that they enjoyed anlimited liberty and, after he had spoken about these things in his family circle, his Empress, his Queens, and all the Indies of the Court thought, and dared to say, that the women of the West were happier than those of the East. They implored their august hus band to command the Jesuits to write

L. J. Blackburn and R. Ap-

derson . Yew Man Tsan

and Mok Hing Kin 47

50-19

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

Nesars. Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report duted the 20th July, 1917, stalo:--

Alor Gajabs Ayer Lanas Genesiye

Kedahy

Kempins

Mulaka Pindas Malakoffs

Now Serendahs Sandycrofts Tapahs

4.40.

11.20

9.50

4:50

8.10

2.70

4:40 4.30

4.75

21.25

Plantation Rubber in London is quoted at 8/6. Bar Silver is quoted 40 Sterl At the ing T. T. is 2/73. Singapore T. T. is buying rate for 3d. bills are both nominal 1101

Shanghai T. and the Banks BANKS-Hongkong and Shanghais are still offering at 8670, but no business is reported.

·PORZION IMPORTH.

crease of more than Ik. Tis. 7,000,000 Hk Tis 213,000,000, representing an in

The gross value of imports for 1916 was

over the total value of goods inported during the preceding year. Examination of the figures for individual articles im

JAPAN'S FOREIGN TRADE EXPORTS INCREASED BY ar PER CENT. DURING FIRST SIX MONTHS.

According to the Osaka Mainichi, the

first half of the present year showed an value of exports from Japun during the increase of 51 per cent, over the corre Spending period of last year, while im ports increased by 17 per cent.

The following table shows the value of the principal exports during the årst half of the earrent year, ne against that for the corresponding period of last year-

Rico Coal Timber

Row, Silk g

Cotton Yarn

Copper Zine ........ Matches

Habutae

·3917..

Yen.

1910. You

9,825,000 5,949,000

12, 132,000⠀⠀ 10,909,000

0,694,000

$2,000

141,218,900 106;210,000

50,199,000

38,081,000

53,742,000 £6,249,000

14,006,000 7,245,000

10,449,000

8,001,000 17,609,000

$2,236,000 Cotton Cloth $3,892,000 24,414,000 The following table gives the principal exports, which show a decrease during the first half of the present year, com pared with the corresponding period of Just year:--

Tea

Sugar

Sulphur

Hemp Braid

Woollen Cloth

Hosiery

1, 1917. 1016.

Yen 3,174,000

Yen. 8,849,000 2,368,000 6,102,000 3,204,000 3,372,000 5,805,000 5,040,000 3,313,000 5,961,000 7,715,000 14,206,000|

JAPAN'S TRADE WITH CHINA The value of exports from Japan to China during the Grst half of this year

cunted to Y.180,596,000, the figures showing an increase of Y.63,305,000 over over those for the corresponding period of last year. Imports to Japan from China during the six months under review amounted to Y 41,329,000, showing & de crease of Y.56,000 over the corresponding period of last year.

and imports during the first half of the The following table shows the exports

present year together with those, during the corresponding period of last year:- Cuporta

Manchuria North China Central China South China

From Manchuria North China.

1917. Yen.

1916, Yen.

20,893,000 7,429,000 43,203,000 97,553,000 65,820,000 42,024,000 674,000 285,000

Importa

Central China South China

1917.

1916. Yea

Yen. 0,388,000 4,543,000 13,020,000 14,580,000 21,036,000 21,186,000) 2,785,000 4,076,000

THE IDENTITY OF A SHAREHOLDER.

In the Suramary Court, yesterday, be fore Mr. Justice Gompertz, Alr. W. B. L. Shenton, applied, on behalf of the Hong- Rong, Canton and Macao Stramboat Company Ltd., for a date to be fixed for of the case in which Yong the hearing of

Shenton said that his clients id on shares held in the Company. Mr. Yat claimed an amount of 200, dividands

dispute the liability, but they were not sure that the claimant was actually the Yong Yat to whom the share certificates

“MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS, Among the municipal improvements effected in Shanghai during the year may by mentioned the removal of all bridges over the Yangkingpang, including the Bund bridge, where the roadway on either side had to be graded to the lower level of the new road. An improvement in the lighting of the Bund has also been effected. Despite the increased price of a faithful description of the life of women

materials, building operations have con- in Europe. The missionaries flattered

tinued to some extent, and two large new the picture. Their book was read with

stores the result, it is said, of Chinese Our last report was dated 13th July enterprise are now nearing completion, avidity in the Barem, and the wish was and, in the interval, our market has re- one on either side of the Narking Road, expressed to ste such a delightful state of business passing has proved no larger magnificent structure in front of the mained extremely quiet and the volume The new Russian Consulate General, a of things established in the Empire. The than that of the previous few weeks. In Astor House Hotel, was finished during good Ch'ie Lung could not resist the difficult to move, the position being un Municipal Buildings has been consider vestiment stocks continus very dull and the year. Work on the now Shangbai pressing demande of his dear wives, but, favourably affected by the high rate of ably retarded, but is now proceeding. the liberty of the sex being an idea un-exchange. Shanghai market has been apace, and it is expected that the end of

dull and somewhat featureless.

1818 will see the completion of these much- "Singa 1918 heard of in the whole of Asin, he called pore aurket for Rubber shares shows some needed offices. It has been proposed that a meeting of his wisest councillors and higher. A fair business has been done repair of the river embankment between improvement and prices are mostly advantage should be taken of the necessary. asked for their views. The Mandarins by buyers taking advantage of present Shanghai and Woosong to construct a could not agree; the young ones were rates of exchange. Our to-day's prices rondway aleng its top. The benefit of inclined to favour freedom, but the Straits dollars:--

for Rubber shares are wired as under, in such a road to all concerned is so evident that it is to be hoped the necessary funds elders, more numerous, emphatically de-

will be provided by the Go

Government for clared themselves for the old traditional

the work customs. The sublime wives of the

STEADY INCREASE IN JAPANESE COMMERCIAL Father and Mother of the Empire" were

MÄENTERPRISE. The steady increase in Japanese com- not satisfied; and, finally, in response to

marcial enterprise is evinced by the open- their importunings, the Emperor decided

ing during 1918 of another Jap

Japanese bank, the Sumitomo Yoko. The Nagal Corten that he would send six emissaries to

Manufacturing Company has established Kurope and would decide his action

a new mill in the Gordon Road, while the according to the report which they were

on a suitable site for Toyo Spinning Company has also acquir

cotton mill.. to furnish upon their return. head of the mission was Dr. Chen-Oweu. thirty-six years of age, very learned in Chinese sciences, virtuous and talented He also understood French to perfection. de left Canton with his colleagues and, tinued very gaich. Unions are offering at ported, however, shows that there is but once in Paris, họ disguised himself us. $840. Cantons could probably be got at trade, some items having even declined as increase in the total volume of European and visited all the provinces 140, and Yaugtszes are wanted at 8192)

8335. North Chinas are nominal at Tie,much as 50 per cent. of France and all the Christing States. with es..

In the category of piece goods the prin- I returned to China after six years of Hongkong Fires have taken place at and printed cottons, while a marked dater.

FILE INSURANCES,-Small

cipal articles which show increase are sales

Japanese grey shirtings, sheetings, jeans, experience, and an assembly of nobirs $355. China Fires could be placed and wise men was called to hear his report

eline may be noted in the importation of $143, and to devide definitely, with the greatest been done. Douglases are unaltered at English and Japanese. A decrease of was the dearness of Chinese cotton, which SHIPPING.-A very small business has origin and in drills and cloths, both cottons. A further unsatisfactory feature grey shirting and sheetings of European nuity, the subject of the sex.

885 nominal. Indo-China Deferred are The book

per cent is also shown in Jannarse cot quoted at $101 nominal after sales at us the speech which he slightly lower rate. Steamboats have beeportations from Japan to the belligerent with much healthier outlook, there being gives

ton yarn, due probably to increased ox-

was due to the poor putturn generally of delivered nost" imposing and done at $18, which remains the nominal countries and a resulting decrease in the

the 1913 erop. The year closed, however, solemn tone " on this great occasion. At Star Ferries are $29 nominal.

giantis aupplied to neatrals. Japanese a brisk demand for both cloth and yarn, Its purport may be gathered from the after sales at Tls. 153 Shells are wanted and their popularity is demonstrated by profit, owing to good crops of cotten hay Cits-Langkats are wanted at Tle. 16 ans, con pue to hold the market, well, and during the last three months roll fact that the Empresa-Mother,

owners were able to work at a satisfactory the at 120/- cum rights and dividend. Ural the fact that there is an increase of more reigning Empress, and the ladies in

Cosplans remain at 327- nominat.

ng been gathered in the immediate neigh cent over the figures for 1915. REFINERIES.There is no change to re- The gradual relaxation of the stringent bourhood of Shanghai, wasting, had lost all hope after the Best port in this market. Chins Sugars are regulations regarding the export of coften part of the address. Long before the nominal at 96 and Malabons have buyers goods from Russia has resulted in a largs that the quality and staple of the local

THE COTTON INDUSTRY. Messrs Spant & Co. state, however, perorution was

at an end they left

at $20... Popunerease in the impertation of Russian urradiy that they might not hear the are wanted at 34/6. Haubs could prob valued at Hk. Tla, 480,000; or roughly though the 1916 crop was a gun one MINKS-Nothing is reported. Kailang prints, which totals over 120,000 pieces, cotton is showing signs of deterioration, decision of the Assctably, which, it was ably be placed at 82.35, and Tronohs at four times as much both in Vahie and and tribute this to the graduat de easy to foresee, would curse the

25/6. A quantity as the importation in 1915 generation of the seed which was original of Europe, who, not knowing how to use kong and Whampoa Docks continue have reversed the situation of the previous ing evil is reported to be again rife, in DOCKS, WHAEVES AND GODOWNA-Hong, Velveta, velveteens, and Japanese blankets introduced from America. The water. their freedom, were the cause of prevent nominal at 8114, with buyers at a little year and have been imported largely spite of the efforts of the Cotton Anti- ing the Chinese women from obtaining it. been done at 863 and close with this a 10 per cent

under this rate. Kowloon Wharves have declined by over Hk. Tis, 11,000,000, or conducted during the year some interesti The total value of cotton goods imported this practice. The Cotton Testing House Adulteration Association to discourage In these days when women are rapidly the nominal quotation. Shanghai Docks Woollen goods, on the other hand, showing experiments on the two experimental taking the places of men an almost every are somewhat weaker and there are prob an increase of 95 per cent. Gunny cloth cotton farms started in 1915 and now sphors of activity an

And are proving the LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS-Hong- have been imported in fairly large quanti of all the best grades of American, Egyp: hessian cloth, and imitation far cloth regularly supported by its funds; samples justice of their claim to be treated on kong Lands are in request at $83. Hotels ties, the laat-named variety apparently tian, and Sea Island seed were obtained

erins of absolute aquality,

are wanted at $98, Centrals are on offer becoming exceedingly popular among stock, and the results showed that, duabt- is amusing read the views of this “wisset?" of at 861, which remains the nominal price. tendency shown during the last five $4.38 thrived infinitely better than the imported

at $95. Sales of Humphreys are reported well-to-do

and planted together with seed of native Chinese The downward less owing to dimatic reasons, the latter West Points are nominal at 972 and in wool and oction unions has

continued.

in

ሲ

the women

MARINE INSURANCES,Market has con-

able sellers at The 22 Pa

than 50

per

referred, and they merely wanted a pin

tective judgment.

Mr. Hind, for the plaintiff, said he would have no difficulty in proving the identity of his client.

His Lordship Exext day next week for the hearing, the date to be decided

Chinese Mandarins. He deals harshly Kowloon Lands at $33, and importations of woollen yarn and Varieties. But until the Chinese cultiva

with a Europe, governed by intrigues, aglave to the caprices of women, devoured quieter. Shanghai Cottons have been done per cent, while silk and silk mixture

COTTON MILLS-Market has been rather Berlin wool have decreased by over 30tor can be induced to adopt moders and by fashions, full of frivolities," where Et Tla. 123 and 124, and at the latter piece goods show a slight increase over the that the cotton industry in China will more scientific methods there is lifts hope noble feelings, great ideals; patriotiam rate there are still buyers. Evos have a figures for 1916. high principles and glory, are sacrificed nominal quotation of Tls, 155 Yang CHINESE EXPORTS. to the vain fancies of ons sex which is tarpoos have been done to the North at

The total value of Chinese good, ex-

take the place that it deserves. The principal faults that appear to charac terise the methods of Chinese growers at

nothing that it should be," but he only Tis. 6.30 and more shares could be placed ported abroad and coastwise during 1916 present are: (1) Ineffectual werding. Bages to see one side of the picture. Kung Yiks have come to business at Tla.. jaunted to Hk. Tis. 396,700,000 in (2) injudicious interplanting of other La bis opinion "the sight most welcome 14 and they close with buyers at the provement of 6 per cent, on the returns (3) lack of proper fertilisation, and

to the gods, who made virtue for the happiness of the world, is to observe this rate,

are

un:

delicate and sensitive creature (women)

w of the preceding year. From the point (1) defective drainage MISCELLANEOUs.--Cements. this noble and charming half of ourselves, of $7.30.

view of Shanghai cotton-mill owners,

BILK MARKET changed, with a

representing

The condition of the silk market during perhaps the most important abnegate herself to

nominal quotation of local industries, the year was accord the year has been disappointing. The the velfare of humanity. It is interesting to know at $6.30 China Lights at it and any Limited, the most unsatisfactory of war material and the increased con Trams have been done ing to the Ewo Cotton and Weaving Cousteady demand for silk in the manufacture that such dreamers and philosophers Dairy Farms at $23. Ropes are used to exist and to picture: the short rather better, with buyers at 3273 Elee worked to the detriment of this industry fed a market for their sill, notwithstand one for over a decade, a factor that sumption in America at first, led locul shrift which both they and their theories trics are wanted at $18 and Steam was the abnormal and constant

dealers to believe that they would always would receive from some of our modern Laundries at $3.40. Watsons could be tion of silver, which enabled Indien and ing its high price; but the great rise in placed at 18 Other Companies are all Japanese competitors to keep prices at a exchange, as well as a very active native nominal at prices mentioned in list. comparatively low level in spite of the consumption, discouraged foreign huyers MERO Next Settlement Day, 27th unusual advance in American and Indians great extent, and a general and July..

marked decline is shown in the expert and (Continued at foot of next column.)

re-export figures.

Amazons:

"Cues and Crinolines” Chinese manuscript.-M. de Navimento.

From an old

apprecia

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