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-THE-FUTURE-OF-SILK CULTURE IN JAPAN.
The last copy of the Bulletin of the Silk Association of Japan contains an article by M. Satoni on futute of silk in Japan, in the course of which he says
The statistics published by the Government show that silk culture has made rapid progress during late years. The total amount of silk production has risen from 1,177;005. kohu to 2,512,000 kožu, and the land under cultivation of the mulberry has likewise risen. The favour able conditions which have been the cause of this progress have been on the one hand the increasing demand for silk from abroad, and an the uther that the agricultural population finds it can scarcely gain a living agriculture alone, and consequently has silk as a supplementary product. For a country like Japan with a population on a limited space it is not wise- I will not say it is impossible--to count on agricultu e as the principal cause of national revenue. The rise in the price of agricultural products, particularly rice, is favourable to a few of the rich farmers who own considerable land, but not for the great majority who only cultivate in small quantities. Under such conditions our agriculturalists could only do one thing-find an industry more advanta- genus is a supplementary occupa ion, or eplace agriculture itself. Happily the climate of our country is temperate and admirably suited to silk culture. This industry is no longer a speciality of certain districts, but is now more or less all over the Empire. It is to be hored that the foreign demand for silk willincrease year by year, and that we shall not have to fear the danger of a disaster, such as, for example, the failure of the rice. Whilst, however, the future
is full of promise for the sale of silk, it must not be forgotten that Japan has powerful competitors. Italy and France have increased with remarkable rapidity their powers of pro- ducing silk, and it is certain that our silk is of no better quality than theirs. The Japanese silk is simply used to replace Italian or French silks on the markets at Europe and America. Statistics show us that when the crop in Europe is bad, foreign consumption turns towards Japanese silk and then only buys considerable quantities. The export of Japanese silk is, there fore, regulated by the state of the silk crop in Europe If the crops in Italy and France are sufficiently abundant for the demand, Japanese silk le not wanted. Under such conditions all our efforts should be directed to render the produce perfect, because excellence of quality is the first condition of their development hbroad. At the present day ore of the most important things to perfect the quality of our silk is to expand and perfect the textile in. "dustry. If that industry is developed under good conditions we shall be in a much helter position than we are at present, as we could. export tissues instead of raw silk, by which also we should gain the profit of the producer and the manufacturer. Besides, in moments of commercial crisis, particularly in the silk trade, it is much preferable to hold silks as tissues than as raw material. Whatever it is, the textile industry of our country is still in a
period of infancy in its development. It is to be warmly hoped that prompt measu es will be taken as well by the government as by the silk growers so as to n'd the advance of this branch of industry.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MAY 4, 1903.
Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.'
"GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS. THE
THE Steamship
"GLENARTNEY"
having arrived from the above Pots, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by markt, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 4th May, will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised.
MCGREGOR BROS, & GOW. Hongkong, 28th April, 1903.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, HAMBURG, LONDON AND STRAITS. THE Steamship THE
"DENBIGHSHIRE," Captain W. A. Evans, having arrived from the above ports, Consignces of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowinon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited at Kowloon, and stered at Consignees' risk and expense.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after the 4th May will be subject have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining
to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 4th May, a 2.30 PM.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMËS & Co. Agents.
Hongkong, 28th April, 1901,
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship THE
"ARRATOON APCAR," having arrived from the above Perts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
at once, at Consignees' risk and expense.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed
Cargo remaining on board after the 3rd instant, at 4 Fit, will be landed: Consignees' Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown risk and expense into the Godowns of the
Co., Limited.
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside; such Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,
Agents. Hongkong, 1st May, 1903.
Notice of Firm.
NOTICE.
HE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing THE
between KENNETH WILLIAM MOUNSEY and GEORGE KINGSTON HALL BRETTON carrying on business together as SOLICITORS in Partnership under the Style or Firm Name of MOUNSEY & BRUTTON is dissolved as from the 1st April, 1903, by mutual consent. KINGSTON HALL BRUTTON alone under the The business will be carried on by GEORGE Style of CEO. K. HALL BRUTTON.
K. W. MOUNSEY,
by his Attorney
H. J. GEDGE. GEO. K. HALL BRUTTON. Hongkong, 1st May, 1903.
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Commenting on the above, M. Oclave May, writing in the Bulletin des Soles, says that in Japan at the present time a phenomenon is passing, in all ways comparable to that which was produced in France under the Restoration, when the Departments of the north. Jealous of the riches of the silk culture produced in the southern departments in the Valley of the Rhone, attempted to rival, under the emulation have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- of Bergens de Senar, the plantation of muling, andelivered after the 9th instant will be
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berries We also know what was the result of this attempt. Will it be the same in Japan? What is certain is that it is not exact to say they did at the commencement of last century. not only in France, but in Italy, Belgium,
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th instant, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.
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you plant the mulberry, The culture demande special atmospheric conditions. Up to the present, in fact, Japanese manufacturers, notwithstanding their mar vellous aptitude at assimilation of European methods, have scarcely mastered the Industry of mechanical weaving. They have remained attached to the old native method less by spirit of tradition or of routine than by well under stood interest, because on the one part the low price of labour renders fexi necessary the result ing economies of mechanical proceries. Above all this weaving demands silk of a superior quality. The Japanese have up to the present found more advantage in selling their product in a raw state, than in manufactured tissues, which would only find buyers in Europe and America as a certain price. It is a question which merits' special and deep study which M. May recommends to the Japanese Silk Association
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Steamers.
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3,753 Geo. Wright... May
5
Shawmut
9,606 W. M. Smith... May 350z J. Panton May
11
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For further Information as to Freight or: Passage, apply to
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General Agents. Hongkong, 1st May, 1993.
(8748
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STEAK
COMPY
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
A. 8. MIHARA, Manager.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGĦRIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY,CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SKA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX ; PORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE,
ALSO
TOMORROW, the 3th May, 1903, at I AM, the Company's Steamship "YARRA," Captain Negre, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon. don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe:
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For further Particulars, apply at the Com pany's Office,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, 4th May, 1903.
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COMPANY, LIMITED.
司公限有船輪華中
FOR MOI, KOBF, MANZANILLO,
MEXICO & SAN FRANCISCO.
HE Steamship
THE
"LOTHIAN,"
Captain Williamson, will be despatched for the above, Ports on THURSDAY, the mist May, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply at the Com pany's Office, 31, Queen's Road Central, and Floor,
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T
"COROMANDEL,"
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Hongkong, 30th April, 1903.
To be Let,
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Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France. and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London, other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed via Bombay with Transhipment.
Parcels will be received at this Ofice until P.: the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required,
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company' Bills of Lading.
For further Particolars, apply to
EA HEWETT,
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Hongkong, 25th April, 10.
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Hongkong, 2nd February, 1903.
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Hongkong, 20th October, roo
10
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