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HONGKONG CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE.

TEMPORARY NOMINATION TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

CHAMBERS WORK. DURING THE QUARTER.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER STE. 1991.

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MACKENZIE.

TRIBUTE, BY LICENSING BOARD,

Mr. A. O. Lango, in expressing, thanks Siamese Radio Telegraph Amendment THE LATE MR. ALEXANDER to the Chamber and to the Hon. Mr. Act-The Chamber has had brought to Holyoak for his very kind remarks, said its notice the text of a new Radio- it was not an easy matter to deputise telegraph Amendment Act which gives for Mr. Holyoak who had proved him the Minister of Communications for Siam self a most able and energétic representa power to issue permission for merchant five on the Legislative "Council but he ships anchored in Siamese Waters to “A "meeting of the Hongkong General could assure members that he would make send and receive messages.

every endeavour to fill the position with Amalgamation of the two Branches of Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday benefit to the Chamber(Hear, bear.)-the. Legal Profession-Government märning, the Chairman (the Hon. Mr. It only remained for him to express re-formed the Chamber that consideration: PIL Holyoak) presiding The firmaeret at Mr. Holyoak's early departure of this subject was postponed until the for Home and he was sure they would return of Sir Williant Rees Davies who agree with him" that it was a fitting has now arrived back in the Colony, opportunity to wish him bon voyage, The Chamber has two nominees on the complete restoration to health

and an Committee appointed to consider the Loarly-return-to-the Colony to resume his proposed amalgamation:-

work amongst them.-(Applause).

represented and individuals present were

as follows:

Messrs.

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THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE.

Inferior: Gunny Bags.-The Chamber hus received a suggestion that, in order to obviate the risk of inferior gunny bags being used in shipments of rice, the Chamber should have a bag on file which should be a standard for all gunny bags shipped. This suggestion has been re- ferred to the Association of Exporters. and Dealers of Hongkong.

ment."

The Consul General for the Netherlands has informed the Chamber that the Third Netherlands Indian Yearly Fair to be held at. Bandoeng in the second half of 1922 will be fully international and no restrictive stipulations will be micas machinery or commodities to be exhibit to the nature, kind or origin of the ed.

Netherlands Indian Annual Fair

importance. The Chamber was also in- formed that there are no spinning mills, and that what little raw Colton is im parted is used principally for Quiltings and Packing.

Before the Licensing. Board began, its business. yesterday, the Chairman (the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn) referred to the death-n few days ago of Mr. Alexander Mackenzie, one of the original members of the Licensing Board when it was first formed. He said that Mr. Mackenzie had remained a member almost continuously until last year when he left the Colony on leave owing to illness. We heard) of his death with very great regret," said" Mr. Severn. "Not only as a member, of this Board but in other ways he was a most useful member of the community." The members standing, the Board then passed the following resolution moved by

the Chairman

The members of the Licensing Board desire to convey to the widow and family of the late Mr. Alexander Mac- kenzie their sincere sympathy with them in their bereavement and to record their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by their deceased colleague na a member of the Board.

The Secretary was instructed to convey the resolution to the widow.

HONGKONG LICENSING

BOARD.

DRINK LICENSE REFUSED TO PICTURE THEATRE.

the only new application was made on Ac" the Licensing Sessions, yesterday, behalf of the World Theatre for, & drink license.

and there were present Messrs. lowbray The Hon. Mr. Chaud. Severu, presisie,

bourne and C. G. Alabaster, also Major

Northcote. A. Dennison, C. T. Me C. Wilson, Secretary to the Beard.

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My G. R. maywood, who appeared for the manager of the World Theatre, Mr. Drake, said that the uncate tencies Picshe journey from the Annouga 1our per- kong fount formance were given daily drink

licence was sought for the 5.10 p.m. show only The moment the theatre was closed the bar also would be closed. The other theatres were all within a couple of minutes of a hotel and people would insist on going to places where they could get Theatre was a modern kinedia house built adriak during the evening The World at great expense-about 380,000-and the company paid the Government a very heavy ground rent-83,500 a month.

Messrs. Anderson, Meyer & Co., Ltd. (Mr. H. Dreyer), Mesra, Arcull Bros. (Mr. V. Curreem), Messrs. Arnhold Bros. &Co., Ltd. (Mr. B. Monteith Webb). Messrs Asiatic Petroleum Co. (South

The CILVERMAN said he would like to China), Ltd. (Mr: N. L Watson). explain why the Hongkong Chamber of Messrs. Bradley & Co., Ltd. (Mr. John Commerce was not represented at the A Plummer), Messrs. British American Chambers of Commerce Conference now taking place at Shanghai. It was cer Tobacco Co. (China Ltd.), (Brig. Gen.tainly not from any want of interest on Rich Contruct and the Words New E. Maenaghton), Mesars Butterfield the part of the Chamber. The Chamber Corp.” The Chamber has made repre & Swire (Mr. G. T. Edkins). Mr. was consulted by the Shanghai Chamber sentations to the Rice Association of of Commerce as to whether the date suit- California regarding the insertion of the G. W. C. Burnett, Messrs. Caldbecked them and they replied that the China words New Crop in almost all con Macgregor & Co. (Mr. C. Lafrentz), New Year would be preferable. It turn tracts from San Francisco and New Carters (Mr. B. D. Crawfed out that the Shangai Chamber of York. Your Committee agree that the ford Morgan), Messrs, China Light and found the original date was more suitable guard at the early part of a new seaaun Commerce, with the other Chambers,words New Crop" are a good, safe- Power Company (1918), Limited (Mr. and they therefore proceeded with the but the insertion becomes quite unneces- Hawker), Messrs. Provident Loan original date, November 3rd. Unforsary after June. The position becomes and Mortgage Co., Ltd. (Mr. W. Jutely it was found quite impossible embarrassing when buyers, in establish

to send a representative of Hongkong ing Confirmed Bankers' Credit, instruct Hawker), Messrs. China Provident Loan although the local Chamber set a very their Bankers to insert the words "new and Mortgage Co., Ltd. (Mr. T. Nigh value on the Conferences. He crop irrespective of the time of, ship- Chau), Messrs. Commercial Union Assur- hoped that in the futurs it would be possible to find one date universally cor. Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. H. Elliott),venient which would more likely be China Mesar, S. J. David & Co. (Mr. O. L. New Year than early in November, when Ellis), Messrs. Deacon, Looker, Deacon & were many engagements in Hong kong including consideration of the Harston (Mr. W. E. L. Shenton), Messrs. Budget. He made that explanation lest Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. M. Dodit should appear that the Committee or well), Messrs. Eastern Extension, Aus the Chamber lacked the interest they had tralasia and Chine Telegraph Co., Ltd. shown since the inception of the Cham (Mr. M. E. F. Airey) Messre. Gande, ber of Commerce Conference in Shang- Price & Co., Ltd. (Mr. C. Bond), Messrs. hai. Next year they hoped to be repro- Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. Osented fally—(Applause).

Cotton Statistics for South China.-The Chamber received an enquiry for statis Lang), Messrs. Green Island Cement Co., LM Hawker), Messrs REPORT OF THE QUARTER'S WORK ties which was referral to the Pic

T. E. Griffith. & Co., Ltd. (Mr. P. A.

The Sub-Com- The CHAIRMAN said that at the meeting Goods Sub-Committee. Dison). Alessrs.

Transmarina" (Mr. D. U. te Wechel), that there should be quarterly meetings but stated that there are Chinese Knit Handelmaatschappy held on August 30th, it was suggested mittee were unable to supply any statis tics regarding, the consumption of cotton Messrs, Holland China Trading Co. of the Chamber to discuss the work (Mr. Alex. "Var Andel), Messrs. Hong-done during the quarter, and receiveting Factories in South China, but so kong Electric Co., Ltd. (Mr. F suggestions from members. To avoid far as could be ascertained, na mille of Marsh), Messrs. Hongkong Rope Manu-enting another meeting it was thought facturing Co., Ltd. (Mr. W. J. Hawker).

more convenient to give the quarterly Messrs. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank report now.

VI-CHAIRMAN (Mr. A. 6. Lo) ing Corporation (Hon. Mr. A. "G. Stephen), Messre. Hongkong Tramway read the following report of the quarter's Co. Ltd. (Mr. W. E. Roberts), Hon. Mr. work of the Chamber:

Shipments to Panama-The Inter Ho Fouk), Messrs. Jardine, Matheson &

Some of the matters dealt with" in this national Banking Corporation forward Co., Ltd. (Mr. D. G. M. Bernard),

resume have already appeared, or willed to the Chamber particulars of the Messrs. Jaya Chinu Japan Line (Mr. U

appear, in the Daily Bulletin, a method local laws and customs regarding ship- Quarles van Ufford), Messrs. Liverpool of publication which we trust will appeal ping documents and the manner in which and London and Globe Insurance Co., to members.

they should be made out. This has been Lad (Mr. W. E. Hale), Messrs. W. R.

British Nationality and Statue of forwarded to the Association of Export Loxley & Co. (Mr. W. L. Fattenden), Mr. Aliens (1914) Act-The Chamber received, ers and Dealers of Hongkong and circu Lo Cheung Shiu, Messrs. Mackinnon, through the Association of British Chacalated amongst members of that Associn-hanghai. It seems reasonable they Mackenzie & Co. (Mr. P. L. Kaight), bers of Commerce, London, copy of the tion and all Banks. Messrs. Bloxon and Taylor (Mr. E proceedings at a Deputation which await- Raymond), Messrs. Nestle Anglo Swiss cd upon the Parliamentary Under Seere Carerament, Your Committee have re- Imposition of Taxes by the Canton Condensed Milk Co. (Mr. W. A. Stetary, Home Office, which reference to the ceived several letters of protest against phons), Messrs. Netherlands Trading necessity for the amendment of the above the action of the present authorities at Society (Mr. W. H. Groskamp). Hon. Act, also a copy of the Report of the Cunton imposing taxes which are believed Mr. H. E. Pollack, K.C, Messrs Reiss Executive Council of the British Cham to be wholly against Treaty commit & Co. (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak), Messrs. bers of Commerce, London.

ments. The matter is receiving atten J. M. da Rocha & Co. (Mr. A. D. Pilferage of Caryo-Correspondence tion. Barretto), Messrs. Alex. Ross & Co. with Government resulted in the General (Mr. AS. D. Coustand), Messrs. David Committee and Shipping Sub-Committee to Firme -The Superintendent of the Imports and Exports Returns supplied Sassoon & Co., Ltd., (Mr. A. M. Bowes meeting the Hon. Captain Superintend-Imports and Exports Office proposes to Smith), Messrs. ED. Sassoon & Co., ent of Police on the 22nd September, 1921, charge a small fee to firms applying for Ltd. (Mr. A. S. Bubbay and Mr. S. at which meeting the subject was ex

returns from time to time and has writ Dutton), Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co.

haustively discussed and the Hon. Mr. ten the Chamber for its opinion. The (Mr. W. J. Hawker), Messrs. Shiu On E, D. C. Wolfe outlined the steps Police matter has been referred to the various S:S. Co., Ltd. (Mr. Chau Sic Ki), Messrs.

were taking and proposed to take to sub-committees -interested. H. Skott & Co. (Mr. G. E. Wetton), combat pilierage.

Shanghai Chamber's Standard form of Messrs, de Sousa & Co. (Mr. E. V. M. E.

Cable Communication at Swatou-Piece Goods Contract with Manchester de Souza), Messrs. Stewart Bros. (Mr. Despite all the efforts put forward to Your Committee have recently received H. B. L. Dowbiggin), Messrs. Toyo Kisen accomplish an improvement in the Cable from the Shanghai British Chamber of Kaisha (MC. Y. Tsutsumi), Messrs. Service at Swatov, the Swator Chamber Commerce, copies of telegrams outlining Union Insurance Society of Canton, has lately written to Hongkong report alterations suggested by Manchester and Ltd. (Mr. C. Montague Ede), Messraing that the service is as indifferent as supported by the Bradford Chamber of United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd. ever, and no improvement appears to be (Mr. W. C. Shiner),

in sight in the near future." It has been decided that this very important and tions have been put forward by the met by the fact that this theatre is some. Surveys of Rice.Several recommenda

Mr. Haywood: The first objection is NOMINATION TO LEGISLATIVE vital matter cannot be allowed to rest Association of Exporters and Dealers of distance from a hotel. The second is á

QOUNCIL

where it now is, and the matter has been Hongkong regarding surveys of rice by personal matter. The CHAIRMAN announced that a letter again brought to the attention of the the Chamber's Surveyors and these wil! licence is required for a very short time As for the third, the had been received from the Government Annual Conference now sitting at. Shang. be considered by your Committee at their only for people patronising the theatre

hai-in-the-form of-a-resolution-which next monthly meeting. inviting the Chamber to nominate

Consequently very little police supervi representative on the Legislative Council Hongkong ia seconding.

Public Works Department Tendersion 15ary and that we are willing i during Mr. Holyoak's absence on leave Course Fand. This fund has now reach sought in representing to Government

Hongkong University Commercial The assistance of the Chamber has been to pay and expressing the hope that the electioned the sum of 221,800 subscribed by certain methods adopted by the Public would be made at an early date in order British members and the first year's con- Works Department in calling for tenders that the representative might sit at the tributions to

for stores which methods, it is alleged. next meeting of the Council when the

operate unfairly against local tenderera Budget would be discussed. The Chair

The matter is being taken up with man said the only nomination before the

Government. members was that of Mr. A, O."Lang pro- posed by himself and seconded by the. Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock. There being no other nomination, under rule 3 he pro- posed to take a vote by a show of hands Instead of by ballot.

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"The CHAIRMAN then put the motion to the meeting and declared Mr. Lang up. animously elected.—(Applause).

Proceeding, the Chairman said that the work Mr. Lang did during the time he served during his (the Chairman's) illness in the spring was so excellent that he had no hesitation whatever in pro- posing him as

the candidate to serve during his absence. The Chairman, took the opportunity to thank members for re-electing him for a further period on the Legislative Council. He esteemed the privilege so highly of serving them dur, ing the past six years that he had vec tured to allow his name to stand before them for re-election if they so desired The fact that his name was not only pro- posed and seconded by members of the Committee but from the floor of the Chamber was a privilege and honour he esteemed more highly that he could tell them. Any man who was appointed to do public work of any nature must cate

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(a) The HongKong University $12,000 for the maintenance of a whole time lecturer in the Department of Commerce," (b).Church Missionary Society 38,000 for the maintenance of qualified teachers for the Primary and Secondary Schools of the Church "Missionary Society at Canton, have been remitted.

Conimerce.

Mr. Northcote: Surely people can sit out & performance of that short dura

on without a drink,

Mr. Haywood: Licences have been grated to various kinema theatres at should be granted here.

The Chairman: Supposing this licence from all the other theatres. was granted, applications would come

hotels.

Mr. Haywood: They would not have the same strong grounds as this one They are all within a minute of the city The Chairman: Your only reason is the distance.

Mr. Haywood: Yes. It is ten minutes.

are based on three grounds. away.

The Chairman: The police objections First, it would create a precedent for the managers of all auch establishments, Next, it is no great hardship to anybody to forego duration of the performance. alcoholic refreshment during the brief Last, extra police supervision would be requir kinema houses at present comes from ed. The only police supervision for police inspectors and sergeants who make visits while on patrol. require the attendance of & uniformed police officer.

A bar would

Chairman announced that the application After a few minutes' adjournment, the and reasons advanced in support had been considered and the Board was un able to grant the licence..

The seventeen other licences were renew ed as advertised, with the exception of: Hotel which was transfered to Mr. F the publican's licence for the Hongkong

Aldersen, the sub-manager. "

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The Chamber has received a cabled pro- Delay in Forwarding Philippine Mai, test from the Glasgow Chamber of Comp merce regarding the delay in forwarding the Philippine Mail to Europe and stat ing that only Mail Steamers should be

WARWICK COMEDY COMPANY. Howett Hemorial Scholarships. These engaging, the attention of your Com

used in this Service. The matter is Scholarships have expired and

With reference to this company's visit Committee decided to perpetuate the.

your mittce,

to the Theatre "Royal, where they start Supply of Admiralty Chart. As mema nine nights' season next Wednesday, we name of our late Chairman by support bers may be aware. Admiralty his disare naked to state that for the conveni- ing one scholarship for a further perica continued the supply of charts to Ship ence of residents in the Peak District a of three years.

ping Companies, who are now dependent special late car will be run each night on ordinary charts purchased from an iteen minutes after the close of the per- optician, who cannot guarantee them to formance. be up to date. Your Committee have taken the matter up with the Naval a strong one and the majority of the The repertoire of the company is quite authorities and have suggested that if pieces to be presented are new to Hong- that course of action has been taken by kong On the Saturday night will be.. Admiralty for purposes of economy, performed Shipping Companies in the Far East Comedy" The Double Event" by Sydney a very amusing sporting would be quite prepared to contribute Blow and Douglas Hoare. The situations toward any extra expense Admiralty this piece appear to have a very might be put to in continuing the system character is that of a "lady bookie" and of supply no commenced and carried on

humorous trend, for the principal female during the War

one of her principal clients is her father. Wireless Telegraphy British Ships of 1,600 Tone or Over It flutters with bis daughter and the fun a reverend gentleman. Naturally he does on Seagoing

not know that he is placing " his little

Daily Feather Map-The Chamber has been in correspondence with the Director, Royal Observatory, in regard to the publishing of Daily Weather Maps in the Daily Bulletin, and the question of utility and cost are now being consider ed.

Native Labour The Secretary for Chinese Affairs has kept the Chamber informed of disputes arising between employers of native labour and guilds, and, where called for the Chamber has brought same to the notice of companies employing native labour.

Passport Regulations. Following a petition of the leading Shipping Com panics,, the Chamber succeeded jo obtain.

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is proposed by Government to re-enact is piled up very thickly. The part of it a high honour when the seal of his sering a relaxation of regulations governing (Wireless Telegraphy) Act, 1919, and Joan Mayne who has made a big laugh- the provisions of the Merchant Shipping the lady bookie will be played by Miss vice was laid upon him by such a re-cles the examination of passports Govern your Committes have put forward-certaining success of this character, wherever she On his return it would be his ment has sanctioned the abandonment of viowa where local conditions might has performed it. Mr. Tom Fenwick n

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