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REASONS FOR THE VISIT TO

EUROPE.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 182, 1931.

CHINA.

PROGRESS IN INDUSTRIAL "AND" - COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Mr. J. W. H. Fergusun; the Statistical Secrotary of the Chineso Maritime Cus-

PRELUDE TO A" MORE, DEMOCRATIC | tonus in the Report on the Foreign Trade of China in long, makes these, obser vations:-

REGIME

as tu the reason. (two ren SODA,

this view,

rlaken,

At the close of the year a "general deadlock ensued, leaving trade, practi owing, as the year's financial results, cally at a standstill in most centres and only and gains for a few and substan tial losses for the majority, Chinese and foreign merchants alike.

[BY A CORRESPONDENT IN THE "OBAVE." "A matter of enger. restenineil, specula tion in the Japanese Press and in the Dict is the reason for the Crown Prince's visit. This was very hurriedly arranged,

Nevertheless, viewed from a wider out- though Japanes officiels had been in look, there are many bright spots dis- London on this mission for some weekscernible. The present is a trummition previsouly. But it had not beeh detually period unavoidable after the economic settled, and, according to advice from must end sooner or later, when condi

upheaval caused by the Great War, anti- lapan, was only decided irpour very sad, tiona nguin approach their normal level. denly Speculation in that country is Furthermore, the potentialities of the industrial and commercial development There appear to be of China, with its vast resources as yet scarerly touched," and with its teeming The first is that the Emperor and Em- population, hardworking and industrious press feel very strongly that tho frown as nowhere else in the world, are such Prine shoull see the world, and it is that confidence in the country's tuture A matter of some importance that he would appear to be fully justified. should see it very soon. The Emperor's Already foreign goods are being absorb telegrain to President Harding confrinsed by the people in steadily increasing Once HH. has assumed quantities. Factories modelled and man- greater responsibilities, which, it is to aged on foreign lines are springing op be hoped will not be for many years, he în every suitable locality, At the end Vil be unable to travel abroad. The of 1920 there were more than 400 of health of the Emperor, therefors, is one there inctor producing articles of The second is the reeguition by the top treatment. 19 of these manufacture foreign type and enjoying special Cus throne of the ucessity of introducing

developing andre democratic candles, cotton yara, 49 four, monarch than his ever ruled in Japan. 125 cotton socks, 1 cotton piece goods, During the tarly years of his reign the miscellaneous cotton gonds, 17 paper, present Emperor caused the greatest n. 15 cigarettes and vouacco, 10 state pen- anities's in "bureaucratic circles by the cila, 7 biscuits, and so on down a long maner in which he drove out amongst list containing a most varied assortment the pop, actier unfortunately car of household and other articles in daily tailed of recent years by the state of his use. alany other signs of progress are health

The Princess Nagako no Kuni noticeable. The University of Nanking, to whom the Crown Prince has been through its department of Sericulture, f betrothed, is the daughter of the Prince is endeavouring by scientific study to and Princess Kani. & branch of the improve the silk industry of China, while Fushimi family, colateral of the Im the Government authorised the formation perial House. The Prince and Princess at Chefou of an international committee are the most democratic members of the for the improvement of Shantung silk. Japanese Imperial Family. They have The International Committee for the in twice visited America, or the first occa sion in 1909, and again on the occasion situated at Shanghai, is doing good provement of Sericulture in China, of the Hudson Tercentenary. In that country, the most democratic in the work and a similar committee, having world, they created the most favourable the same purpose in view, was recently impression, so much so that I was said.

established at Canton. As the staple that if the Prince had represented Japan articles of export from China are of a et fashington there would have been no bulky nature and have often to be con Californian question

veyed over distance from inter- Those acquainted with Japan, and the for, it is gratifying to notice that the conditions which have arisen during the improvement of transportation and the war, recognize that a situation is being construction of roads is increasingly create which will eventually come to a engaging the attenten of the provincial straight struggle between the democracy authorities. Motor-boats are also coming and the clans. The democracy will turn into favour on inland waterways, and to the Throne, and, if our surmise is motor-curs are now encountered wher- right, will not turn in vain. The record ever the roads lend themselves to this of the Present Emperor and his Consort trafic Shipbuilding in China is becom- gives every indication that the tour of ing a fourishing industry, with a pro- the Heir Apparent is deliberately fatundmising future, and likely before long ed as the prelitde to democratic freedom and of greater to be counted among the great assess af

I will be noted that

anying the country along with its coal, iron; and 1.1.H. is Count Chinda, the former Im has not advanced much in recent years, steel industries. Railway construction perial Japanese Ambassador in London. It will also be noted that the new Minis no doubt owing difficulties caused by ter of the Household is Baron Making, the war and the high silver exchange It is not a wild guess that awhilst the but as the need for railway communi tour is intended to be "educative," there cation throughout the country is obvious, is also a diplomatic end to it. Count it is expected that extension of the exist- Chinda is a member, I believe vice-pre-ing lines and construction of new ones sident of the Japanese Diplomatic will be resumed without delay Harbour Council. The Ji Shimpo described him, and river conservancy is not neglected, without much Diplomatie Councilation, as the and there are works in progress for im

Viscount Makino proving conditions in this connexion. The has held various noibassadorial posts lighting of the coast of China and the abroad, has been Foreign Minister, and establishment and maintenance of the, Was a member of the Japanese Mission necessary aids to navigation is constant- at Versailles. Prince Saionji was the ly being improved and added to: head of the Mission. hut Viscount cation on foreign lines is proceeding Makino was its pivot, He is regarded apace, and the number of Chinese stud- as the leading stateman of Satsume and ents leaving for America and Europe, is one of the two coming men of Japan. increasing year by year. In passing. I may remark that he is a instances of growth and advancement son of the great Okubo, one of the ear- could be cited. Unfortunately, the pre siest and the greatest of the statesmen sent political state of the country is not of the Meiji era, and was adopted into the Makino family.) These two appoint conducive to peaceful development. It ments of Count Chinda and Viscount will only be when China has settled her Makino are worthy of notice because they united in the desire to realise and ex- internal grievances, and has once more alindst undoubtedly mean that Foreign Affairs are not disassociated from the tend her natural assets, that general Crown Prince's tour and from the recent development of the country's illimitable. friction in Tokyo,

resources will be possible."

de If further evidence were wanted it would be in the names of the opponents of the tour in the Dict and the petition- ors at the Meir shrine. Dr. Terad and his associates have been too prominently associated with the disorders and revolu tions in China during the past ten years to welcome any, settlement of the Far. East with an open heart."

HONGKONG YARN MARKET

Edu-

Many other

SAIGON BIOE MARKET.

The Compagnie de Commerce et de Navigation d'Extreme Oritnt, in their report drted Saigon, May 18th state:

The demand having been rather active during the last fortnight, prices are. firmer.

Java for June/July/August shipment. Somo business has been done with

ouing to the art of freight, ship-owners The demand can hardly be satisfed being not interested in Saigon/Java. Soine important business has been done for Europe and Japan, for: June/July shipment,

Messrs. Polishwalla Kotwall, cotio and af brokers, of Hongkong, in their repoft on the yarn market state that during the earlier part of the month the market continued very active, and bar ers were freely making purchases at January 1st up to May 8th, 1921, is 457,736 The total amount of rice exported from advance of 23 to 86 per bale which tons against 424,310 tons in 1920. resulted in the sales of about 7,000 bales both for spot and forward, and No. 9. ifted, Japan quality, Hongkong We quote to-day-White Saigon rice, stock being small in foreign hands, there 84.88 per pical, fo.b. Saigon, for June- was overy indication of brighter pros July shipment.. pecta in near future, but the recent in auguration of Sun Yat-sen as President has created a grave and acute political situation, which has adversely affected the market further inquiry has greatly abated; prices and comfortable for the eyes as the light though Out of doors there is nothing so restful. have remained comparatively firm and

and

FIEUZAL GLASSES.

at the close, the tendency is quiet but reflected from green fields and trees, the steady. Total sales 7,000 bales. Unsold absorption of the ultra-violet and orange stock 1,500 bales. Bargains in Chinese rage by the chlorophyll of the leaves; hands spot and to arrive 10,000 bales.bence the introduction of Fieuzal Glass,

Arrivals. From Bombay 13,000 bales,

Shanghai market has shown much im yellowish green in colour, which is pro provement with large business passing, duced in several shades, and lenses made but his slightly ensed.

Jopandie Yarn Owing

bf this may be worn as a protection by to present ruling rater being unfavourable as com-

over-sensitive eyes where it is desirable pared with those in Japan, very small, to tone down excessive light and glare. business has been transacted during the Fieuzal lenses of any prescription in intorval

Raw Cotton -No salts, in Bengal or either regular or Toric forms are manu: Chinese, Stock Bengal 150 bales, Chinese factured by the Hongkong Optical Co., 100 bales (loose) Quotations, Bengal at successor to Clark & Co., Manufacturing. 82% to 25. Chinese at $25 to 80 for and Refracting Opticians, 33, Queen's picul

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