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HONGKONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING.

CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW OF THE YEAR'S WORK.

1924 THE MOST DISAPPOINTING TRADE YEAR IN LIVING MEMORY.

TRIBUTE TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH

The CHAIRMAT said: Gentlemen, -The

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY MARCH 24TH, 1925

It is a matter fer congratulation. that The precise method of disposal of the practically call 'fras importing piece! Boxer Indemnity Funds remitted by the goods have reafirmed the agreemrat Imperial Government for use in direc-under which this business is done on tions mutually beneficial to China and terms securing cash ngainst delivery. Great Britain will shortly come up for Recent correspondence in the newspapers decision. As you will have gathered from will not, I hope, be the means of re-open- the Preis, there have been suggestions ing a discussion which led to a decision. recently that, instead of being devoted to unanimously regarded as in the best in educational purposes, this money might terests of the business. It may be there be used loe railway development, rivers misconception in the minds of sond conservancy. and similar works in China In the opinion of your Committee there conditions under which it is carried on. not familiar, with the trade and with the are objections to this course. In the dis- It is, of course, well known to many here turbed state of the country it seems untbat the cash system does not menn likely that the best use would be made cash on arrival of the goods

" but of funds so allocated, nor would the sim available for any substantial contribuivered."

umerely cash when the goods are de "The annual meeting of the Hongkong

tion towards the cost of the huge schemes latitude, amounting in some cases to over In practice, very large Chamber of Commerce took place yester You will note that the question of wire which international capital will be quite a year, is given to native dealers, as day afternoon at the City Hall, under less communication has been very much ready to finance when more settled condi- regards time given for delivery, subject t chairmanship of Mr. J. Owen Hughes.to the fore this year. The progress made tions give promise of security for invest-

to the payment of interest at a much more towards equipping Hongkong with wire- The Secretary having read the noticeless, facilities worthy of its importance tional work more urgently needed al

On the other hand, never has educaonable rate than they pay to the

native banks. convening the meeting.

amongst the world's great ports is de- the support that can be given. Revolu- the thanks of the general body of mem

In conclusion, I would like to say, that scribed in some detail in the record which tionary propagandists concentrate on thebers are due to the Chairman and Com- report which has been in your hands for is in your hands. With land lines into subversion of the youth' of the country (mittees for the work done during the same days gives auch a clear, concise and tinn. Aqlar, for the greater part of and all possible support should be given year. From experience I know that it

China subjected to continual interrup interesting account of the Chamber's"

the year has been the only means of tically the sole counteracting agencies.

to educational institutions which are pravis considerable, and occupies a great deal work during the fast year that 1

communication with Canton and Swatow Your Committee bas reafirmed its

of time. I am sure we all endorse the will have received your special atten- in that respect alone has been isopinion that the Indemnity Funds should opinion expressed from the Chair that. tion, so that it will not be necessary for unble, apart from the ever-increasing be allocated to educational work in the anaual report in its new form is a

n to detain you this afternoon with Rayship-to-shore truffle, though there is still widest aspect. long and detailed review, although it is

very great improvement. Not only is it an doubt expected that some comment

a convenicat and useful book of refer- hould be made from this chair upon

I regret

ence to ourselves, but it forms a valuable to say that after the comple some of the more important matters which eased from or 11 thousand to 23,000. tion of the Committee's Report news wapicer of propaganda work for the Colony have come before the Committee. King, the Government Electrical Engi- regard to the Chinese Trade Murk ques friends abroad. I understand that many

The Chunher owes its thanks to Mr..

which no doubt members will take the received of very serious developments in sure that members and all those who neer, for the energy and zeal he bustion Assurances were given in an off-

opportunity of distributing to business in different parts of the world, receive, bown in this and other franches of tis the report of the Chamber will fully ap-work, and I bere he will receive the full cal despatch that British rights in trade Members, I think, will endorse the po-

have

lready done so. cociale the improved method of its

measure of support his reaits justify and warning given of any infringement upon the Government to continue participation marks would be protected and ample licy of the Chamber En recommending arerentation, for which we are much in the Colony's needs demand. (Applause. them, or of diplomatic agreeratnt to any in the British Empire Exhibition this debted to the Secretary. By means of this summary the general convenience is from the Indo-China Steam Navigation surances were received very late in the be visible, the Hongkong Section has Only this month a letter was received alteration of the status quo. These as- setvrd, and the cost of printing is sul Company recording with satisfaction good day after a considerable number of foreign brought before people in the Homeland Although a direct return may not atantially reduced, while at the same time the report contains Buch additional work on the part of Cape D'Aguilar registrations at the Trademark Bureau and in the world at large the importance material of value both here and overseas, receiving and the distance at which comthe promises of protection will not be

Station, both as regards promptitude in bad taken place. Now it I would emphasize the fact that any manication was offected, namely, about fulfilled, the fact that there have been

appears that of the Colony.. sember who desires to consult the whole of the correspondence on any subject is 1000 miles away, between here and Sings foreign registrations being urged as one always at liberty to do so at the office and her messages were acknowledged by is again taking up the question with the pore. The vessel was the .. Kutang of the reasons. The Shanghai Chamber except, of course, in the case of cor- D'Aguilar in some cases in from one to British authorities in China. respondence of a confidential nature to three minutes of the which free access is not always possible.

time they were In the report will be found a finavia! Satisfactory progress

handed in. ataterent which, with your permission, le recorded in regard to

has also to

At the end of last year letter was we will take as read. It shows the Cham

the storm received from Mr. Blair that the state ber in ho in a satisfactory faancial posi-wei Warnings

warning service. Manila and Zika-

of his health compelled him to resign the tion with an increasing membership. custed"

arc now bein broad. Appointment of Secretary to the Cham amounting at the 31st December to 164 that mariners in these waters have the very great regret and I am sure you will

juniediately

receipt ber. This intimation was accepted with Grms and 15. individual members, only adverse circumstance is the continued ditions over a wide area when typhoons which to purchase a suitable souvenir of

The tenet of information as to weather convoting a sum

endorse the action of the Committee in deficit as the Chinese Language School,

of money to Mr. Blair with due to the regrettable lack of supportare forming. You will note also that the whi

# received from the majority of local firms. Project for the establishment of a meteo is long association with the Chamber few years ago, there was keen realisa-rological station on the Pratas Shoal, and of the valued services he has render tion of the need for acquaintance with to be on the eve of accomplishment, and

so long arged by this Chamber, appeared to its members during many years.

Mr. Key, who has been with the Cham the Chinese language, but I am afraid we may hope in the not very distant ber since 1922, has been appointed Secre- there is a tendency nowadays to neglect faturn to have the benefit of weather tary. You have evidence of his quality this important study.

reports from a position right in the track in the Report just published, and I per. of most of the typhoons which approachability and versatility, and to thank him sonally wish to testify to Mr. Key's Reference will be found in the report the Colony. Then, provided mariners for the invaluable assistance he has given to the lumented deaths of two perman- continue earnestly to co-operate with the eat members of the Chamber, Mr. A. R.

Observatory by sending weather observa-me Lowe and Mr. A. G.. Stephen. I shall tions from whatever part of the China in the the period that I have been Beuter, Brockelmann & Co., A.. & s..

chair. It has been arranged for be expressing the feelings of all mem- Sets they may happen to be in, Hong- the future to employ the secretarial staff -in giving public expression to our senses humanly possible is done to minimise the readiness with which they have fallen bors-and indeed of the whole community kong will be able to claim that all that direct and the Committee desires to thank Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews for of less in their untimely demise. They the risk to life and ships by the destruc-in with this arrangement. They will con- public spirit...

Live violence of typhoon visitations.

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The report was unanimously adopted. THE NEW COMMITTEE.

Committee be elected: Mr. I. Owen Mr. J. H. ELLIOT proposed and Mr. E. F. AvCOTT seconded, that the following

Hughes, Mr. G. M. Young, the Hon. Mr. P. H, Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. A. B. Barlow, Mr. B. D. F. Beith, Mr. W. H. Bell, Mr. Pan! Lauder, Mr J. A. Plummer and Mr. T. G. Weall..

The motion was unanimously carried Comdr. C. St. C. Ingham, RN, were Capt. R. D. Bennett, M.C., and Lt.-

co-opted.

NEW MEMBERS. The CHAIRMAN proposed and Mr. G.| MISKIN seconded the confirmation of the election of the following members elected during 103:-Messrs. Dickson, Parker Sons, Ltd., Jebsen & Co.. Wm. Meyerink Co., Ltd, Edward Wheen & & Co., Melchers & Co., Carlowitz & Co., The Central Agency, Ltd., The Taishing mann & Co.. Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Barne- Siemssen & Co., P. M. Piguet & Co.,

The Compagnie Optorg,

Henry & Co., Ltd., The Canton Trading Association, N. V. Carl Boediker & Co.'s

Wieler & Co., Bir W. G. Armstrong Händelmaatschappij Ltd., Mr. G. E. Huygen, Lepack & Co., Ltd., Sander, Whitworth & Co., Ltd, The Marconi

were both men of wise counsel and great Buring the year the Chamber issued an ane to act as treasurers of the Chamber International Marine Communication Co.,

CONDITION OF TRADE

HARBOUR DEVELOPMENT.

appeal to mariners which, with the kind thus leaving the Secretary free to cope Ltd. co-operation of Harbour Mastersund with the ever-increasing work which falls It is expected that at this meeting some Chambers of Commerce, was distributed to the Chamber with the rapid growth of

The motion was unanimously carried. thing should be said as to the state of in all the perts from Tientsin in the the Colony.

Those present at the meeting were: trade during the rear under review. It North to Singapore in the South, urging.

The Committee, Mr. M. F. Key (Secre- may fairly be stated that 1994 has been that weather reports be inade regularly

DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR.

tary) and the following: Messes. J. M. motorious as the most disappointing year to the Observatory by ships fitted with fact just made public that HE the & Co, Ltd. (Mr. R. E. Ost); Asiatic In conclusion, I desire to refer to the Alves & Co. (Mr. J. M. Alves); Arnhold within living memory. The hopes ex-wireless, and I take this opportunity of Governor is leaving the Colony and that Petroleum Co. (S.C.). Ltd. (Mr. W. H. pressed by my immediate tredecessors emphasizing the importance of this mat it is unlikely his term of ofice will be Bell and Mr. H. F. Banje); W. & Bailey have unfortunately not been realised and ter. It often happens that only ships extended. There are many and weighty & Co, Ltd. (Mr. W. S. Bailey) The conditions in Sheth China have gone from at sex are in a position to give reliable reasons why Sir Edward Stubbs scould Bank Line, Itd. (fr. A Th Gerin); bad to worse, with inevitable reactions data from which the probable track of remain. (Applause.) The Colony is now Botelho Bros. (Mr. P. B. Botelho); upon the prosperity of Hongkong. You a typhoon may be deduced. will note from the summary of the trade

engaged upon schemes of development in Bradley & Co., Ltd. (Mr. J. A. Plummer statistics given on page 70 of the report

measurably greater than anything pre- and. Mr. K. S. Morrison); British-Ameri that the total trade of the Colony has The important and comprehensive re we should have, as the Head of the A. Perry); Butterfield & Swire (Mr. G. viously undertaken and it is essential that can Tobacco Co. (China), Ltd. (Mr. F. actually shown an increase, in spite of port by Mr. John Duncan, the Port Government, pac who is familiar with the M. Young and Mr. N. S. Brown); Central the fact which I think no one will deny Engineer, on the commercial development details of their inception, so that con Agency, Ltd. (Mr. C. Wallace); China that the experience of firms has been of the Port is at present being carefully tinuity of policy may be secured. There& Japan Telephone & Electric Co., Ltd. most disappointing Bat I would draw considered by the Shipping Committee is abaridaat evidence of the interest, taken (Mr. H S. Bennett): Chun On Fire Is your attention to the fact that the in. who have been requested to co-opt mem-by His Excellency in Harbour Develop surance Co., Ltd. (T. N. Chau); Com- ereast of trade has been mainly in re.bers of the commercial and shipping comment, and even at the eleventh hour it inercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. spect of imports which are nearly cenunity likely to be able to render special is to be hoped that the wishes of the G. H. Elliott); Connel Bros. & Co. (Mr. millions sterling in excess of exports, assistaner in advising as to the order Colony-expressed in the repeated and A. Morley Horder); Deacons (Mr. W.. This I think you will agree indicates that in which the various schemes detailed unanimous representations of both Conn-L. Shenton); Dickson, Parker & Co woods are lying in public and private in the report should be undertaken. eilmay prevail Hodorns they are still held in bulk, and, Your Commities agrees with the Governanimous desire of members of this Co., Ltd. (Mr. T. G. Weall and Mr. I am sure it is the Ltd. (Mr. J. Norman Parker); Dodwell wing to the disturbed state of the in ment that the most urgent of all the pro- Chamber that the Colony may retain the W. Taylor); W. R. Flatow (Mr. E. H. terior, have not gone into consumption. posed works is a vehicular and passenger services of Sir Edward Stubbs, whose Wilson); Fung Tang (Mr. Wang Tak It is useless to expect any improvement ferry service between until the political situation approaches Hongkong. and Jordan Road, Kowloon, ment during a difficult period has given S. Rosselet) Gibb, Livingston & Co. Jubilee Street, sound administration and wise govern- Kwong); Gerin Drevard & Co. (Mr. C. more nearly to the normal, and existing and I am glad to be able to amounce satisfaction to the whole community. Ltd. (Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang) Gilman & conditions point to the need for continued that the necessary reclamation work is to (Applause.) sautious trading in the immediate future. be proceeded with and that almost im

Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. Miskin); T.

M. Gregory Nevertheless, one may hope that the het mediately this additional means of com- Accounts, as presented be adopted, and Ltd. (Mr. P. A. Dixon);

I now beg to move that the Report and & Co. (Mr. H. Gregory); T. E Griffits, tec conditions in the North of China since munication will facilitate the rapid and after this motion has been seconded I chappy

Handelmanats the turn of the year may soon be reflected officicat transport of goods and contribute shall be glad to answer to the best of my Co. (Mr. AW. Van Andel); Holyoak, Traasmariaa (Mr. J. P. towards the amélioration of housing ability any question which any member Massey & Co., Ltd. (Hon. Mr. P. H. Haverkamp); Holland China Trading difficulties. (Applause.) Mr. Duncan from remaining in the Colony We all regret that health reasons prevent

may wish to ask.

Holyoak) Hong (Mr. J. Arnold)

Canton & Macao Steamboat Co.,

there.

.. PIRACY PREVENTION.

The alarming recrudescence of piracy

in Bouth China has been the theme of apcerkes from this chair for the last two

to superintend the carrying into effect

CANTON BARBOUR.

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SECONDER'S SPEECH,

Mr. A. S. D. CopsLAND, in seconding, Hongkong & China Gas Co., Ltd. (Mr.

r three years, and I ara glad to be able of works he has outlined. Anticipating beg to second the adoption of the report Ltd. (Mr. F. R. Marsh) Hongkong & of wome, at least, of the great programme said: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,-I S. Blackburn) Hongkong Electric Co., to state that there is at last some prospect what I have no doubt will be your wishes, and accounts, and in doing so would like to Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. (Mr. J. Bartholo of the provision of the increased naval the Committee has addressed a letter to endorse the remarks from the chair as to mew); Hongkong Shanghai Banking patron for which the Chamber has con- Mr. Duncan expressing, cordial apprecia- the regret which will be felt throughout Corporation (Mr. A. H. Bario); Hong sistently pressed for years past. plause

Members of the Chamber are with the Harbour and regret at bia de Edward Stubbe H.E. the Governor has Bellamy and Mr. AK Henderson); (Ap- tion of his excellent work is connection the Colony at the departure of Sir kong Tramways, Ltd. (Mr. L. C. F. greatly indebted to the Shipping Sub-parture and the reason for it. (Applause) shown great interest in the Housing ques W. G. Humphreys & Co. (Mr. A. D. Hum Committee for math time given towards unravelling this

tion and in the Harbour Scheme and phreys); Indo-China Steam Navigation Ay difficult problem. It will be within

You will note from the report that pro-the point of view of contintage, from Co., Ltd. (Mr. E. F. Aucott); Kailan your recollection that the Senior Naval gress. has been made with a scheme for his services might be retained.

it would be & very great

of policy, Mining Administration (Mr. C. A. Fe}); Cicer, West River Patrols, reporting as to the improvement of the approaches to

Keller, Kern & Co., Ltd. (Mr. E. Kern); river apart from the coastal problem, Canton Harbour which, in their present reference to the military lands question, Co., Ltd. (Mr. W. 8. Dixon);" W. B I notice in the report only a passing Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance has advised that "if another Eve armed condition, are serious handicap to the and very little has been heard on this Loxley & Co. (Mr. W. L. Fallenden): faunches were provided the carrying of trade and shipping of both Hongkong subject from the Government for large armed guards and sailing in convoys and Canton. I sincerely trust that no considerable time. I trget the Committee A. O. Lang); J. Manners & Co., Ltd. some Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co. (Hon. Ma could be abolished, and the system of liiculty will arise to prevent a beginning will keep the transfer of the military (Mr. S. L. Hidden); Marconi Interna grilles reduced practically to protection with this most urgent work.

extablishments well in the foreground, tional Marine Communication Co., Ltd. ":,,4 I nader

and that a definite beginning may be (Mr. A. Chesterton); Maxim & Co. (Mr. stand that the Government have forward. Opportunity was taken during the year it is to be hoped that the present genera(Mr. Wong Of Kui) Nam Hing Yuen ed these representations to the authori- to obtain the reafirmation by firms intion may enjoy some part, at least, of

made before many months have: passed. Ribeiro); A. B. Moulder & Co., Ltd. ties at Home arging that the Lords Com-terested in piece goods, of their continued the benefits which will accrue. missionera of the Admiralty should, in adherence to undertakings to trade only the interests of British trado and. so sitengthen the naval for and prestige on a strict cash basis, and, in regard to are well advanced for the rangements New Zealand Insurance Co., Lt

It is satisfactory that fancy piece goods, to observe loyally the

undertaking to a local com C. P. Marcel): P. M. Pinguet & Co. (Mr. E. C. Duncan) Pentreath & Co. (Mr.

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agree am glad to As practically all the firms in the Colony adopted by the Committee of supporting (Mr. G. W. Sewell); J. M da Rocha & Lid (Mr. T N. Chow); II. Skott & Co. He ble to add that we are assured of the interested in picce goods signed the agree the terras of transfer, subject to satisfac Co. (Mr. J. M. da Rocha); Alex. Ross (Mr. G. E. Wetton); Union Tasuratice Fallest sympathy and support of the ment I trust that strict observancy will tory reports on the condition of the un- & Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. S. D. Cousland); Society of Canton, Ltd. (Mr. Paul Naval Authorities here, and to them and be the rule. None of us, I am rure, with derground system and the insertion in Rudolf, Wolff & Kow, Ltd. (Mr. O. E. Lander); Harry Wicking & Co. (Mr. J to see a reversion to the unsatisfactory the new company's franchise of clauses to W. Kew); David Bassoon & Co., Ltd. Owen Hughes) and Wilkinson & Grist conditions existing some year ago.

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THE NEW CHAIRMAN,

followed the annual meeting; the Hoo At a meeting of the Committee which

for the dining year and the Hon. Mr. Mr. P. H Holyoak was elected Chairman

A. O. Long was elected, Vice-Chairman