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ABOLITION OF LIKIN.

TEXT OF THE CHINESE MEMORANDUM.

“DELEGATES' VIEWS ON TARIFF AUTONOMY.

PREPARED TO DISCUSS CHINESE PLANS.

THE HONGKONG 'DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 1925

CHINA'S TARIFF PROPOSALS. HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

U.S. DELEGATE ON AMERICA'S PROPOSALS.

PEKING, November. 5th. In an interview with a representative of the Eastern News Agency to-day, Mr. Silas Strawn, the American delegate, spoke to the following effect:

I am optimistic over the, prospect of the Tariff Conference and believe that

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Following is the full text of the Chinese the stipulations of the Washington Cus- proposals in regard to the abolition of toms Trenty in pursuance of which it likin which were presented at a meet- has been called As all other Delegate the Conference will amply accomplish its China Fire Insuranca

Dong 100 ing of the Committed on Tariff Autonomy present I have complete authority to dis-object, Despite the rumour that so great

cuss and decide conditions in which shall a civil war is to break out as may affect HK, C. held in Peking on October 30th:-

of Likin and the Dates,

771.140 Tle, 140 nom. $2353 nom. 335 kuy .....$160 nom.

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1.-Maurea lending to the Abolition be rendered effective the advantages the whole country, we trust the Chinese Todo-Cathon (Prof.),

(Dot.), London...$70 Bom.

Hongk stipulated in favour of China by the Government and we are of the opinion

Transports. that, even if the present Government Shell Treaty of February 6th, 102 Ав вооп Inasmuch as the Special Conference on

were overthrown and another faction Star Ferries Waterbosta as full agreement bas been achieved on

came into power, the clauses decided Oriental Navigations Chinese Customs. being inspired by the

China Sugar sk the several points covered by articles 9

Bagars. spirit of the Washington Conference in

Bang wate its respect for Chica's sovereignty, is and 3 of the Treaty, China shall immed-upon and promised at the prescat Tariff aiming at tarif autonomy, there should iately benefit in ita financial advantages. Conferenco would all be respected and Kailan Mining Ad... be a determination to abolish likin which/ Thus in her own interest that part of put in. force: For Customs autonomy | Langkats (combined).. prejudices the economic growth of the `Chinese people, so that their productive energy may thereby be developed.

On the other hand, likin and cominuta.

our task is the one to be considered in the first instance. I have pleasure in de claring after that statement that I am

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tion tax or duty partaking of the nature, of liki hitherto collected by the pro- vinces, constitute the main source of "revenne for the provinces. Therefore, it

appears impossible to abolish such taxes, alt at once.

It is necessary to divide into different periods withic which to execute the plan of likiz abolition, for| the authorities concerned of the Central Government have to examine carefully all the details relating to likin, such as the various original denominations, rules governing their collection, location of the harriers, forma of certificates and passes, and the receipts, etc. After such exami-lands Government to do our best at this nation, different stops have to be taken.

In behalf of the

as well as increased Customs revenue,

China's financial affairs, are what are tending to strengthen the foundation of

gerly wished for not only by the pre

sent Government, but by all factions in the country. We are all determined to do our best to meet the wishes of the Chinese people as much as possible.

"Although there are some who frar that the additional Customs revenue may possibly fall into the hands of Chinese militarists, it provided

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Prepared to consider in the most friendly and generous spirit and to submit to my reasonable proposal Government any which may be put forward, with a view to meet the aspirations of the Chinese

Nation is regard

Customs to their

Tariff."

THE NETHERLANDS DELEGATION. Mr. Ordendus spoke es follow- Mr. Chairman, I wish to make the fol- in the american proposal, as a measure towing declaration.

to prevent such a contingency, that all the Customs revenue shall be taken Netherlands Delegation I wish to say

charge of by the Customs Aministration that we hold that the right of Tariff Autonomy as an inherent right which and that the use of the said revenue belongs to the right of sovereignty. We shall be in accordance with provisions tó are therefore authorised by the Nether.be agreed upon at the present Confer ence By so doing, bankers concerned will not be able to seek their personal ends even if the Customs revenue were to be placed under their care. By the Customs Administration mentioned in the American proposal, I mean. the Customs Revenue Offer, belonging to the Mr CERECTI spoke as follows:-"I have already expressed the view of us present Chinese Government, and it Government about the work of the Connot meant that another new Ference. My Government follows with the greatest interest all the questiona which have been put before us, and it is disposed to examine with the most amiable spirit all the protestations which will be made by the Chinese Delegation. My Government considers that the aboli tion of likin and the tariff autonomy are connected questions and this thinks that the complete abolition of likin must pre- Arcede the full tariff autonomy but it is in great sympathy with the wishes of China to get this full autonomy."

It is now proposed that, in conformity with the annexed table relating to the procedure for likin abolition, the dif- ferent proving should. beginning from December, 1993, and within a period of six months, prepare reports, and that at the same time commissioners should be sent to the provinces for investigation. The resulta of the investigation should within another period of six months, be conjointly examined by the Ministry of Finance and the Commission for the Re organization of Finance. A fund should be provided enough to compensate likin for one year. At the end of February, 1828, the plan for fikia abolition will be completely executed.

accurate statistics

Conference to arrive at a satisfactory settlement of the questions which the Chinese Delegation in this connection has submitted or may submit to the Confer- once."

ITALIAN DELEGATION.

Mr. BIANCHI said: My Government confidently expects that proposals issuing from the Delegations of this Conference will lead to completo Tariff Autonomy being exercised by the Chinese Govern

ment.

be established.

organ shall

This is exactly the same as announ eed, at the Washington Conference. We American delegates believe that the cxist- 11-Means for the Compensation of

ing Chinese Customs organization is able the abolition of Likin and the fund for

to function to the fullest extent and thera the same purpose. Although no

fore is worthy of confidence. The word- available as to the revenues derivable

ing, uniformly enforced,' mentioned in from likin for the different" provinces,

the American proposal, the appriximate total amount is esti

Article 3 to mated at 70,000.000 silver dollars per

should be interpreted as uniformity of year. It is feared that after the aboli-

the rates on land frontiers and the tion of likin the provincial revenue might suffer a great loss. The Central Govern

maritime frontiers. This is intended for ment should therefore provide in advance

the prevention of smuggling through Russian frontiers. Because of the non- special fund to compensate the losses

NORWEGIAN DELEGATION." after investigation and to remit the

participation of the Bovies Government various quotas to the different provinces

Mr. MICHEL spoke as follows:-"The in the present Tariff Conference, decisions According to their respective annua Norwegian Government is of the opinion of this Conference cannot directly bind defeits resulting from likin abolition that autonomy of Customs Tariff is an the Soviet Government, but we For this purpose two different periods absolute sovereign right of each indepen: in such a position as Are proposed. During the tire period, dent country. I am therefore prepared Chinese Government

to observe the portion of the increased Customs re-

to give my consent to No. 1 of the Chi-aniformly enforced rates of tariff venue derivable from the surtaxes should

maritime frontiers, pro may add that this both land an nese proposal. But be appropriated for compensation. Dur declaration refers to the principle itself.vided they are agreed upon at this ing the second period when tariff

It will be necessary, as already mention

Conference. autonomy is put into force, appropria-ed by several cf my colleagues, to have tion should be made out of the customs

more definite information as to the pro- revenue itself. It is evident that after posis of the Chinese Government before the means for the compensation of likin.I am able to declare that can give up have been divided, a reliable fund will thereby be secured so that the provincial of the stipulations which are included fevenues will not be affected and likin in the Treaty between China, and Nor- way, but I am in the most obliging spirit actually be abolished.

for the taking of the questions."

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DELEGATES' VIEWS. - Prior to the formal presentation of the "Chinese Memorandum, the following

speeches were delivered-

BELGIAN ASSURANCES.

SPANISH DELEGATION.

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NOTICE TO, CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.

FROX NEW YORK.

Steamship

"LUCERIC" ༡༧༥. having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra- hazardous Godowns of the Kengkong & Kow- Godwon Ca Ltd., whenca loon Whard Delivery may bill be admitted after the Goods

be obtained. No Claims have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after 19th November, 1925, will be subject to

to Kent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre-

1 have a belief that there is natted to the Undersigned on or before 26th

Nov. 1925, or they will not

much difference fundamentally between the Japanese and American propositions, Indiced, I think and hope that these two an proposals will eventally come to agreement" It is pointed out that at the present Conference, all the Powers, Mr. GARRIDO suid:..." In response to not to speak of Japan and the United the desires of the Government of the States America, are unanimous in their Republic of China and following the spirit of helpfulness to China by recogniz liberal policy adopted by the Directory, ing her Customs autonomy with a view 7 stable financial: the Government of His Catholic Majesty to placing her on will not make any obstacles to it but will foundation. It is therefore, unthinkable on the contrary support all the resolu- that there can be much difference between tions favourable to China adopted at this the proposals submitted by Japan and the

United States. If I must make any com conference."

rent on Japan's proposal, I can only say that Japan tras failed to show a concrete plan in detail as to methods for the aboli- tion of likin as well as measures to be adopted prior to its abolition. American proposal implies them.

M. DE WAZEE on behalf of the Belgian Delegation said: "Mr. Chairman and Gen- tlemeo, Speaking for the Belgian Delega tion, I am able to declare that Belgium, in principle, is willing to grant Chinu However, in China's

SWEDISH DELEGATION. tarifi autonomy. own interests and in the interests of Its

Jir. Ewento. said:-"Tho Swedish working population, the chairman himself Government has accepted the invitation suggests, in the proposals be put before to this Conference on the basis of the us, a transitory period should precede its stipulations of the Washington Treaty of

af the latter measure

BRITISH DELEGATION.

recognised. All broken, chafed and damaged Goods ars to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Thursday, the 19th November,: 1925, at 10.30 am.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by THE BANK LINE, LTD., General Agenta. Bonghong, 14th November, 1925.

** GLEN LINE LIMITED."

FED UNITED KINGDOM VIA PORTS. TheHE Motor Ship

THE "GLENBEGTM

extra

hazardous

coming into usc. The Chinese Govern- 1922 to which the Swedish Government CHINA'S PLAN CRITICIZED. having arrived from the above Forts, Con- ment should take all effective mensures has adhered. It is certainly willing and to reader this transitory period as short disposed to discuss in the most liberal "The Chinese proposal es presented by dignos of Cargo by her are hereby informed that

the hazardous and/or as possible. We must not lose sight of the fact that the length of this period spirit the proposal of the Chinese Govern- Dr. O. Wang is reasonable on the al Goods are being lazded at their risk inte

ment concerning the question of Tariff whole, but the additional tariff mentioned Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowlo depends solely on China, for tariff Autonomy, but the Swedish Government in its Clauses 3 and 4 is too high and it autonomy is to be simultaneous with the has not had an opportunity hitherto to is impossible to put in, into force. forth. Wharf sad Godown Company Limited, whence,

ad/on from the wharven, Deliver

be may abolition of likin and bringing into effect consider the Chinese proposal and I am with

obtained. is ́s "question of therefore not able withint instructions The question concerning the establish

Goods not cleared by the 20th Nov, 1925, t Chinese interior politics. The Belgian from my Government to state our positionment of the Board of Inquiry on Far Noon, will be subject to Rent. Government will follow with sympathy all regarding that question."

Eastern Afairs is reserved for the pre-

All broken, chafed and damaged packagos sent in compliance with the request of the are to be left in

the

· Godowni where they wil the efforts made in this direction by

Chines delegates, but we, the American

be erined in the presence of. Consignees by Chias During the transitory period

Goddard and Dough the Steamer delegation, are, determined by all means e

on 19th Nov; which separates." China from the day! when it will obtain its tariff autonomy

to bring the subject up for discussion in 1925, at 10 sm. Claims against

short delivered mast Belgium, as she is concerned, will examine

the course of the present Conference including those for the Chinese suggestions in the most

te presented on the Special Form provided, and Aberal and most disinterested spirit."

arrival otherwise they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,

Agenta.. Hongkong, 18th November, 1925, (267)

Sir RONALD MACLEAY stated that his position was the same as that formulated by M. Ewerlof. The British Delegation vas prepared to discuss the principle of JAPAN NOTIFIES DISAGREEMENT. Tariff Autonomy in the widest spirit but

he had to ask instructions from his Mr. Yoshizawa, the Japanese Minister THE FRENCH DELEGATE.

Government before he could make a state- and concurrently Japanese delegate to the The following statement was made by ment. There had been some interesting Tariff Conference, yesterday addressed an Count DE MANTEL on behalf of the French suggestions.made and he would have to official. Note to the Chinese delegation, Delegation:-"On behalf of my Govern- have time to consider them."

notifying them that he was absolutely opposed to the proposal submitted by the American delegate.

ment I desire to state that the aim of Dr. C. T. WANG presented the Chinese this Conference is essentially traced by proposals for the abolition of likin.

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