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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1928.

CHINESE AND BRITISH FRIENDSHIP.

TWO SUCCESSFUL GATHERINGS IN CANTON.

SIR MILES LAMPSON ENTERTAINED ON SHAMEEN AND BY CANTON'S MAYOR.

GENERAL LI TSAI ĦSIN'S EXPRESSION OF FRIENDSHIP,

MUTUAL BENEFIT OF GOOD RELATIONS EMPHASISED.

[FROM E CHINESE CORRESPONDENT, }

Sir Miles W. Lampson, British Minister at Peking, had a very busy time in Canton last Saturday and Sunday. As the Brition Consulate-General on Shameea, on Saturday morning, he had another conversation with General Li Tani "Hein, the Commis sioner for Foreign Affairs, sir. Chu Chao Hain, and other lead- ing Chineed otherals. Sir alles, Mr. J. F. Brennan, acting British Consul-General, and General Li Taar Hsin, spoke at the tin subsequently given by Mr. Brennan,

Mi. Brensa was also host at a reception given at the Canton Club and attended by members of H.B.3. Consular Service, the British Naval and Military oficers in Cantch, a number of British residents and other foreign friends, including members of the Consular Body.

The Mayor of Canton and leaders of the business community, were borts at a tilin to Sir Miles on Sunday afternoon. The Kuo Mid Garden, a popular resort, was the scene of this guthoring. The Mayor, Mr. Lin Yun Kai, provided, and he was supported by members of the Municipal Commission.

Following the tin. Sir Miles and his party, accompanied by a number of Chinese and British officials, was given a dowery-hoa trip to Whampoa, the early scene of Canton-foreign shipping and trade, which is now well-known as the seat of the Military Academy which has trained many of the officers of the present Nationalist Army.

THE LUNCHEON ON SHAMEEN.

CONSUL-GENERAL'S WELCOME TO HIS GUESTS.

with you, I am sure that any prob lems which may confront us have the best possible chance of mutual ly satisfactory solution.

And at this point I should like to associate myself particularly with one point in Mr. Brennan'e speech his reference to Mr. Chu. I think

At the uncheon given on Sharboth countries are fortunate in meen by the British Consul Genas having their relations in this part Mr. J. F. Brennan, on Saturday last of China at the present time in the on the occasion of the visit of capable hands of men of the calibre

tiles W. Lampson (British Minis

of Mr. Chu and Afr. Brennan. That ter at Peking) to Canton the fol- is a happy augury for the solution lowing distinguished Chinese guests of which I have just spoken. were present:-

Your Excellency and Gentlemen, the toast which I give you is: "The prosperity of the Republic of China and Anglo-Chinese friend ship." (Applause.)

His Excellency General Li Tasi Hain, General Oben Ming Shu, Mr. Chu Chao Hein, General Feas Hsiung Wan, General Hsu Ching Tang, Mr. Lin Yun Kai, General Wu To Chen, and Mr. C. Leung.

Dr. Brennan in welcoming his guests said. This is an importans and even an historic occasion for nore reasons than one. 1 regard myself as fortunate that it has -occurred during the time when I

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GENERAL LI TSAI HSIN.

NO REASON WHY OUR TWO COUNTRIES · CANNOT· CO-OPERATE.

Our

THE CITY'S

COME.

SPEECH BY THE MAYOR.

WELdestruction and evastation beset the creation of these conditions that by the Reds. Through that terrife | I am devoting my energies and is outrage of wilful, massacre and in- is in pursuance of this task that cendiariam, the real character of I have come to the various ports the Communists has been mands of South China and finally to this clean to the world and their great and historic city of Canton malicious intent has been exposed in order to establish personal con- to all countries. Henceforward, we tact both with the governing must unite all our efforts to stamp | authorities and the commercial out these cruel and peruricious be communities, ings and give them to breathing I am only sorry that I have been chance for revival. By so doing, unable to visit Canton earlier. I it is not merely a blessing to the certainly should have done so bad. Chinese people who can then "lve circumstances permitted for, be peacefully and pursue their occupa-sides its historie interest as the tions cheerfully but the municipal port with which British trade in government will also be able to China began, it is one of the At the luncheon given to Sir carry out smoothly its functions biggest and most important porta

(Applause.)

TRIBUTE TO BRITISH CONSUL GENERAL

NEED FOR CO-OPERATION 'BETWEEN HONG KONG

AND CANTON,

Miles Lampeon by the Mayor of Canton, Mi Lin"Tun Kai, yester- day afternoon high tributes were paid to the services rendered by Mr. Chu Cha Hein, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs and Mr. J. F. Breunan, the British Consul General in Canton

not only in China bus the world, and its closeness to Hong Kong. Sister Trading Porta

makes it specially desirable that "Canton is the capital of Kwang, there should be good understanding tung and also one of the most in-between' its people and the British portant commercial ports of this people. province. It plays an enormous Great kindness has been shown role in the commercial world, to me since I landed here and I particularly with Great Britain am much improved with what I The Canton Chamber of Com-bar as foreign trade is concerned, have seen. You, Mr. Mayor, in meres were associated with the It is the plan of the Government your speech rightly attached great Mayor in organising the luncheon. to actuate the good road movement importance to good communien. which was attended by most of the throughout the length and breadth tips. May I say that your wide icading merchants. The function of this province with Canton as streets were the feature which on was a particularly happy one and the starting point in the nor ny arrival struck me most on the was regarded as the City's welcome future, it is hoped, this city will tour round the city and environs to the British Minister.

be able to link itself up with the which I bad the privilege of making highways of all districts and the the day after my arrival. I was abroads of the neighbouring pro-¦ shocked to see the extent of the vinces, thus making ample room damage caused by the recent dia turbances, but I, note with intarest for

the efforts which are being made to repair it. I feel sure the whole civilised world was aghast at that outbreak. No one could now help being impressed at the spirit of fortitude with which the people of Canton and the Provincial Govern ment are tackling the work of re-. construction You have my sit- cerest good wishes for the UCDERS of your efforts in this great task. There is in fact an air of progress in Canton and I wish you well in your further efforts.

rapid communication und facilitate transportation. So when the time cones, the produce of very district will be concentrated at Canton, and from Canton it will be shipped to Western countries In turn, foreign commodities will be imported into Cantons whereby they will be distributed to the vari- ous districts. Canton will, there- lore, sorve as a clearing house for both native as well as foreign goods.

The expansion of commerce in this city can thus be anticipated

THE MAYOR OF CANTON.

The Mayor of Canton, in welcom. ing Sir Miles Lampson, said it was great pleasure to them all that the British Minister was bonouring them with a visit. As Craton is not the capital of the Republic of China," he continued, so she a not usually entitled to the visits of foreign diplomatists. The British Minister's visit here today is in- deed an extraordinary honour to this community. On behalf of the people of the City of Canton, I bid Municipal Government and the His Excellency a very warm wel come. (Applause)

And we believe that meanwhile, In thanking you, Mr. Mayor, fer your most cordial welcome. I drink avait myself of this opportunity to tom will be improved by leaps and "As the Mayor of this city, Imunicipal administration in Can-

to the prosperity of the City and bring to your attention a few facts bounds. At that time, the import- people of Canton under your en about the administrative work of

arce of Canton as a great commer-lightened guidance. (Applause.) this municipality. Canton, as you sink city in Bouth. China will be krow, is an old city. It has enter farther enhanced. The growing ed a new epoch of municipal life prosperity of Canton will have very only recently. During the years much to do with the promotion of 1018 and 1919, the city walls began the commerce of Hong Kong. to be demolished and at that time Canton and Hong Kong are two emphasis was laid mialy on ster trading ports and there is the development of communication every need for mutual assistance with the Municipal Association or

And

co-operation The friendly the chief administrative function contact of the Han. J. F. Brennan, ary. It was not until the year 1990 British Consul Geral with the tant, the present Municipal Govern businessmen and the offends of ment was established, comprising this city is certainly a great asset to at that time the following depart cordia) Anglo-Chinese trade re menta, namely, the Department of Laticas. (Applatis) Finance, the Departament ot, Publie Fealth, the Department

the Department of Public

of

THE BRITISH CONSUL.

The British Consil; Mr. J. F. Brennan, said: Mr. Mayor and Gentleman, The Iriendly reception which has been accorded to my chief, Sur Miles Lampson, by the oficial and business representatives of this great city will, I am sure. give the greatest pleasure to all my countrymen in South China. May I say that to me personally it is also a cause for the liveliest satisfaction that the British Minis- In conclusion, are the benou ter should come and see for himself to extend once more our hearty the nature of the difficulties and welcome to His Excellency, the problems with which both Chinese British mister. Our happy gather and foreigners have to contend in bag here today," I

this part of the world And with knowledge of these difficulties will and the increasingly cordial and problem, be will I think, take relations existing between China away with him a vivid impression of this city, one of the greatest in and Great Britain. I ask you, gentlemen, to drink to the henith China, with its wido streets, its. of His Excellency and the British modern buildings and its many guests and to toast the close re-aivic amaties, which are unique lations between Great Britain and in this country.

(Load the Republic of China. Applause.)

am sure,

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am in charge of this Consulate- Replying to this toast His Excel- General, and that I am thereby en-ency General Li said:-I am very Public of abled to act as host to the distin-delighted to be present at this Public Utilities, and the Depart guished company who are now luncheon, which gives me an op- ment of Public Safety. With the another indication of the good honouring my residence...

portunity to meet His Excellency establishment of these bodies, the Sir Miles, Lampson once, again. It is many years, I venture' to

municipal administration has been think too many yeare, since According to our classical teach-placed on a better basis. However, British Minister has visited thining, a nation should be frieadly during this short span of time, not important city and it is also a long with its neighbours, and such inter very much can be accomplished while since the Consul General at national friendliness is as valuable and the Municipal Government is Canton has had the pleasure of precious stone. Though the still in the stage of infancy.

The spirit of progress which has entertaining the Governor of Minister is a new friend of mine, Furthermore, political commotions

enabled the Cantonese to bring Kwangtung and the other members the friendship between his country of the last few years brought many

about these improvements in their of the Provincial Government.

and mine is very old. To cultivats disruptions to the work of the

capital iri spite of the ravages of Now that these two happy and private friendship is a proper step Government. There are many o

civil war and the political turmoil wished for events, have come to towards public friendship for the stacles and difficulties in the way

of the past few years, is of the pass, I can in a sense give a sigh nations concerned. We have made a municipal administration by of relief, for I feel that the goal the acquaintance of each other reason of which the city could not

The President of the Canton greatest promise for the future.

With a period of peace and towards which I have been striving during these two days, and I have be, developed to its fullest extent.

Chamber of Commerce supported stability for which we hope from has at last been reached. Our found the Minister is a gentleman ́Communist · Disturbances. the toast. He said Great Britain

the present administration there is relations in Canton are now où a

who always talks sincerely and "The Communist disturbances of end China, as every one realized, no limit to the wealth and pros firm and friendly footing and my frankly and we both are very agree last December had added another have long been closely related to pericy to which this province and own work, thanks to the appoint able to each other.

factor, demoralizing the city. A each other as a result of inter- this city can attain. (Applause,) ment of Mr. Chu-as Commissioner According to traditional good part of the metropolia has national trade by which the Chi- This wealth and this prosperity for Foreign Affairs, has become a teaching, friends should be morally been plunged into deplorablese industries have greatly pro- will come from tride and it is in pleasure.

responsible to each other. That is conditions and

filed. The volume of exports of those trading relations that we L great EUR- is not fitting that I should to say, one should supply what the ber of magnificent buildings have this province alone to Great Bri- British and Chinese can be of the speak at too great a length in the other wanta in urgency, and one been reduced to ashes. At pre-aia ameuats to millions of dollars greatest assistance to each other presence of my auperior officer, so also should eave the other when cut Canton atill feela the annually. The city of Canton, be Therefore, Mr. Mayon, may I say. I will conclude my welcome to His he is in danger. This principle disastrous consequences of the ing the trade centre of the province on behalf of my countrymen that. Excellency General La and the should also apply to friendship Red régime. The work of the and being as near to Hong Kong, while we wish you all success in honourable members of the Provia between nations..

Municipal Government has been bears even a closer relation ship to your plans for city improvement we cial Government by asking you to

Great Britain. I entirely agree with the Minis vitally affected and iá

would remind you that the funds many in. drink to their health. (Applause.) ter as he stated in his speech yes stances brought to a standst

purposes are drawn from commer for municipal and administrative terday, namely, one should under Constructive work of various kinds SIR MILES LAMPSON. stand the other's points of view, has been under way but it will of

cial sources. If you and the other and both should mutually respect course take some time before the After the health of His Excel- each other. It this policy is adopt city can be restored to its normal

ein government will protect and honourable members of the provin lance General Li and members of ed, I am sure there will be abeo conditions. Subsequent to such an

facilitate trade, I think you will the Provincial Government had lutely no misunderstanding, and unprecedentet calamity, I regret to

find that the gentlemen of the been enthusiastically drunk, Sir consequently the relations between say that it is almost inevitable to to the lack of scientific method of Chamber of Commerce, with the Miles Lampson spoke as follows: the two nations are bound to be find some inconveniences and dis production on the part of Chinese help of their foreign friends, will

I do not proposa make a long cordial and strengthened.

comforts of one sort or another industries. We are, therefore, tris provide all the mendy that is neces- apeech, but I should like to sa60- There is no reason why our two especially to visitors at the presenting to introduce modern methodsary for your needs. ciate myself with what Mr. Breanna countries cannot co-operate. (Ap time. Yet, I hope, it will cause for the improvement of our pro- On behalf of myself and the other

ducts. has just said.

Shameen representatives bere pre- I have long wanted to visit Can- plause.) Our co-operation is mutual so disappointment to His Excel

Great Britain is bencficial

Jency in his honourable visit to Day of the causes for the stay sent, may I conclude by thanking ton and am extremely glad to have manufacturing country which re- this city. The Communist uprising in Chinese industrial development you for the lavish and enjoyable been able to do so at a moment quires large quantities of raw

of December 11th last year has lack of tariff autonomy in China, entertainment which is being shews when the city is under Your Excel material and agricultural products; taught us a great lesson. Canton and I hope the Minister will call us today (Applause.) lency's able administration

China can meet the British demand. has suffered wough through the the atention of the British authori

In my speech yesterday I endes On the other hand, the British (Continued on next Column,) voured to explain that the attitude Minister said: What Britain wants

of Great Britain towards China is is commercial intercourse. In view

On The Basis Of Equality,

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the last decade or two, while the "I am sorry to say that since volume of international trade of

European and e

American

nations has increased by leaps and bounds, that of China lags dar be hind. This lamentable fact is due

ties to this,

I hope the British Consul Gen-

cral will from time to time give GENERAL CHEN MING SHU... us proper guidence and necessary

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one of sympathy and friendship, of having cleared up all misunder South to visit ur. Now he is leav-assistance for the improvement of We look forward to a time when standings and restored cordial rela ing us very soon, and I wish to our industries and commerce ... General Chen Ming Shu, com- will be on's permanent and friendly making no discrimination against my duty as a host of Kwangtung our relations with China as a whole tions, we Chinese are not only so him off at Hong Kong, to fulfil that the international trade bemanding officer of the 11th Ars baris satisfactory to both countries British goods but warmly welcome

tween Great Britain and China Corps, now in Canton, made an In the meantime, so long as your them in our market, which is thrown the Minister. The British Consul (Applause:)

One more thing I wish to tell may prosper in the near future important announcement the other

day on the reform of the civil ad country remains unhappily die open to international trade.

"General, Mr. Brennan, is a man of

ministration of the Province. This united, we will deal with whatever authorities may be established in China Must Be Treated As A Friend politeness, he has obtained & rest

SIR MILES LAMPSON. is being interpreted that he may knowledge of the city and the

after all agree to relieve General the manner in which they are pro- pared to deal with us. Wherever It is very essential on your part people here. I understand he is an H.E. The British Minister said. Li Tasi Hsin of the additional we meet with friendship,-I assure that China must be treated as intimate friend of Mr. Chu, our Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen,-I am burden of the Chairman of the Ad Your Excellency and your col friend on the basis of equality and Commissioner of Foreign Affairs deeply grateful for the reception ministrative Council General Liit leagues that we shall not be slow reciprocity. We Chinese attach They are dealing with each other you have given me. I particularly now head of both the civil and the to reciprocate, and we hope in particular importance to sincere very agreeably and always on good appreciate this opportunity of milltary affairs of the Province.

It is understood that General this steady and gradual way to friendship, and you will find that terma. The result will be mutually meeting the members of the Chinese work up to an ultimate general we Chinese are the best friends of beneficial to both countrica

Chamber of Commerce, the britsiness Chen will not consent to asme eettlement of our difficulties. the British people. I am sure the I wish to thank you, Mr. Consul representatives of this great city full responsibility for the civil ad We already now from past ex relations between the two astions General, for inviting us to attend because it is trade and trade alone ministration till he has met General perience that from Your Excellenes will be brought to a still closer this luncheon I ask all my col that the country which I represent Wong Shin Hung the strongest we can expect fair dealing and, basis;

leagues.to drink to the prosperity desires. in China... 2 militarist in South China as regards now that to this is added the par We are much obliged to the of Great Britain and also drink to In order that trade may prosper actual forces under is command. soual dequaintance which my visit Minister who came down to the the health of the Minister and the there must first be good will and General Wong is expected at Cau- here has enabled me to establish(Continued on next Column) Consul General (Loud applause) friendly relations. It is to help.in ton any time.

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