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HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMS

BER OF COMMERCE.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual general meeting of the members

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27,

that this improvement should be effected with:sults of the war, (Applause). Before I take. the least possible delay. (Applause.) Pro gress with the new Commercial Treaties with China has been slow and the present political situation in the Far East is not calculated to facilitate matters in this respect. The text of the New American and also

tions are necessary for dealing with vessels bringing explosives into the harbour, the Com mitler cannot but consider that the manner of enforcing the regulations constitute an un- reasonable and vexatious restriction on the trade of the port, and that the regulations might of the Hongkong General Chamber of Com-with perfect safety be modified. After con- merce was held at the Chamber Room, Citysiderable correspondence some slight conces Hall, at 3.30 p.m., to-day for the purpose of ion was obtained from the Government and receiving the Committee's reports and accounts it now remains to be seen whether that result for the year ended 31st December last, electing will prove satisfactory. The question of medi- the Committee for the ensuing year and trans-cal inspection of vessels is an old one, having acting general business.

The annual report was printed in our issue again in 1931. After giving the new scheme a been dealt with by the Committee in 187 and last evening.

fair trial, the Committee are unanimously of There were present Mr. E. A. Hewett, (chair-opinion that the time has now arrived when man), Mr. I). R. Law, (vice-chairman), Messrs. the posts of li.alth Officer of the Port and his A. Haupt, N. A. Siebs, J. R. M. Smith, II. E. Tomkins, R. C. Wilcex, A. G. Wood, (com their entire time to the work, to the exclusion assistants should be held by officials devoting mittee), A. R. Lawe (secretary), G. C. Moxon, of priva e practice; a fact, that the system H. P. White, D. E. Brown, Andrew Forbes, should be here adopted which now obtains in T. Lochrane, W. B. Dixon, G. W. F. Playfair, many British Ports where the number of en- J. R. Michael, E. 5. Whealler, W. D. Graham, trances and clearances is let sunaller that in A. Marty, M. Stewart, (). I. Ellis, E. Ormiston, Hongkong, which now ranks as one at the G. Currie, C. H. Tinmpson, C. A. Tomes, largest shipping ports in the world. The Com W. T. Harrison, T. Hodsumi, A. S. Mihara,

iilee intend to again a dress the Government -W. Darby, H. Wicken, J. J. Leiria, W. S.

on this subject, and trust that on further con Harrison, H. Skott, G. de Lhampeaux and sideration the reasonableness of their request will be admitted. They feel convinced that in

others.

On the proposition of the chairman, seconded hy the vice-chairman, the minutes of the last asnual meeting, held on the 19 May, 1993, and of the special meeting, held on the 12th August, 1903, with regard to the election of a representative for the Chamber on the Legis lative Council, were passed.

The notice convening the meeting having

been read,

Administrator so experienced and able an official as the Colonial Secretary (applause). with the Government of Hongkong has been Still another official who, while not connected

closely linked with the trade of the Colony has recently left us. Scott, B.B.M. Consul General at Canton. 1 refer to Mr. James

It was with sincere regret we bade Mr. Scoll farewell, particularly in view of his health having so seriously suffered during the discharge of

my seat I feel should like to refer to matters of more direct personal interest. Our late Governor, Sir Henry Blake, after many years sphere of activity. (A voice: "Thank goodness"). spent here, has now been transferred to another

A somewhat usually long interregnum bas oc. and while some objections have been made his successor, but we were glad to find that the Japanese Treaties has been publishedcurred between his departure and the arrival of to certain omissions in the former, they are bath in some respects improvements on the

H. M. Secretary of State has appointed for British treaty. It is satisfactory to find that the terms of these Treaties. We understand the payment of duties in silver is ensued under

that the German Treaty will also shortly be ready for signature, but so far as I am aware the text has not yet been published. The agita. tion now being carried on at home with regard to the fiscal policy of the Empire has naturally attracted much attention in this Colony, and while the time has not yet arrived to deal seriously with the question we have good ground for stating that the majority of the Briti-h business community here is agreed that a change should be macie so as to place British trade on an equally with its rivals in the world's markets. 1 need only cite as an example one section of our business v.z: Shipping. It is against foreign competitors equal facities obvious that if we are to hold our position should not be granted them with ar slupping in Brish parts unless we in turn receive in their ports the same favourable treaturent ac

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and Antipodeans had the street to themselves. have come between them, and the Europeans

What exactly followed when the Germans retreated in the direction of the street it is; difficus to say, but it is alleged that the Ger- man, Warzburgh, raised his stick and aimed a violent blow'at Somers.

But while

of pulling the trigger, that he merely wishen to cow the threatening Germans pointed at Warzburgh the tagger was snapped and the unfortunate man was shot on the right. side of the body.

TH

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HOUSEHOLRNITURE. Particolars as per Catalogues. IERMSAs usual.

his onerous duties. I believe I am right in saying that there is good reason to fear r scott may not return to China, and I take this opportunity, therefore, of placing on record our high appreciation of the energy and ability always displayed by him in the execution of his work, I feel confident that all those members of the Chamber who have had this matter they can rely on the support of all

dorse what I say. (Loud applause). While dealings with Mr. Scott will readily those members of the chamber who are direct

it is the object of the Chamber of Com that Smers pulled out a revolver which he the

On the impulse of the moment it is alleged ly interested in shipping. (Applause). We

merce to deal with all questions relating to our was carrying in his pocket at the time and are glad to be able to record that the Government has,

trade as they arise and so far as may be pro-German, it is said that he had no intention pointed in the direction of the crowd of aller considerable cor- respondence, agreed tu

corded to their own shipping. (Applause). vided for future contingencies, it is well occa- eflect certain im-

This in the majority of cases is denied to

Slobally to give a glance backward, and to provements the signalling of Storm warnings, and trust that the practical experience

The whole question of fiscal reform recall those who have worked in the past and which will be obtained during the approaching nevertheless very nearly concerns

is as yet very much in the clouds, but by whose labours we now benefit. During The Chairman said:Gentlemen-The re-typhoon season may show that the change lony, and the Commates

the past year a very notable figure has dis. part and accounts of the Chamber for last effected will result in all that has been hoped continue to follow closely the movement perhaps somewhat invidious to make special will therefore appeared from the scene, and while it is year have been in your hands for some days for and we will, therefore with your permission, take requires to be dealt with. 1 cter to the Im:cided to seriously deal with the whole question still the unique position he occupied must be expired within twenty minutes.

One other point affecting the shipping at home, and should it ultimately be de-reference to one when so many did good work,

Keppel, as we all know, specially distinguished my excuse for mentioning the nante of Admirat

humself in the earlier days of the Colony by his of the Fleet, Sur nenty Keppel. Admiral

brilliant services under fire, and also against the piratical craft, which then swarmted in these

passed to his rest, full of years and hon- ed with the history of Hengkung. He has now

nur, leaving behind him a reputation which all must regard as a high example of good the Empire. We have recently had brought service, fearlessly rendered in the interests of

before is, in a forcible manner, the advantage

the sea and it is good on occasion to recall the debt we owe to His Majesty's senior service

them as read. I will offer a few remarks on

becne Immigrants Ordinance. This will as

the more important questions which have en-originally put before the Legislative Council gaged the attention of your Committee during was at such a nature as to give rise to the 1903, and will then ask those members who may wish to de su to address the meeting. For business it is to protect interests of ship. kreatest uneasiness on the pat of those whose sake of convenience, I will take the various owners trading with the Colony. A protest chiefly a port of call for shipping. Its local waters, while fater he was very clusely connect.

muters dealt with in the report in due order The question of the Brussels sugar convention has recently engaged the earnest attention of the Commnnice. In order that full protection under this convention be secured for our im-.

against this Ordinance was unanimously signed by the shipping companies here repre- sented, and while the Bill was not abandoned, as we had hoped might be the case, stil very Important modifications were obtained in cum-

give our views on any matter which is cal- no doubt full opportunity will be offered us to

culated to effect the prosperity of Hongkong. Hongkong, while a British Crown Colony, is it must of course always be borne in mind that

productions are practically mi and its manu factures laited.

An enormous volume of trade, a large percentage of which is non- British, centres here for distribution to Chua the Philippines and other non-British terri

Warzbargh cried out that he was killed and, the others terror-stricken at what had happen-

ed stood by in amazement at there own fully. They land Warzburgi on the ground, where he

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Realising the terrible position in winch they

and Assistant Superintendent Whitehead and stond, the others seem to have made an effort to THE Undersigned have received instructions

Sergeant Taylor were quickly on the scene. escape justice. But the police had been called

Warburgh was dead and there was no trace of his assailants. However after making inquiries. a clue was found and the call was given to ; search all the hotels with the object of bringing every one of the suspected persons under arrest. The Waverly, Criterion and Adelphi Hotels were searched and every individual who was and taken to the Central Police Station where connected with the two gangs was captured

portant local sugar industries, certain sugges mittee, and we can only regret that the efforts tories, and consequently we must strain every which lies with those who hold the command of they were placed under lock and key, pending

nerve to attract this foreign trade to our part, and we canuot in our own focal interests there-

tions have been made to the Government here with a view to the possibilities of the future rather than to the actual needs of the present. specially direct attention to this Bill as the fore regard this question of tiscal reform from and to remember that their presence here:

At our last annual meeting we had to express regret that the Hongkong Government declin ed to accede to our request that all those em

of our representative in this direction were not mute successiul. I consider it necessary to whole prospery of longsong se largely de- pends upon the facilities and encouragements given to shipping to visit the port. I fear that

the strictly Imperial point of view, which may be possible or desirable in other outlying por tons of our Empire. I have reserved to the

scans security to our trade in these tur distant dwell ander the shadow of our wide-flung Bag waters and ensures the safety of all those who

(Applause). With these remarks, gentlemen, I

further investigations.

COMMERCIAL.

ployed as pilots in the waters of the Colony this fact is sometimes lost sight of, and that last what I think you will agree is to Hong- beg to propose the passing of the report and Benjamin, Kelly & Polls' share quotations no-

From time to time attempts at legislation are

kong the most important question as far as

accounts,

The Chairman assured the meeting that, as

2 p.m. Following are further alterations in Messrs.

tified to us after the list had been primed:-

China Sugars... Whampoa Docks Ices ... Langkats...

138 b.

ziz b.

210 b,

Tls. 293 b.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

London-Bank T.T.

Selling.

Do. demami. Do. 4 months' sight.. France-Bank T.T. America-Bank T.T. Germany-Bank T.T. India T.J.

Do. demand... Shanghai-Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. it was the wish of the members, that the Cham-Singapore-Bank T.T... ber should deal with the question of the line, ava-Bank T.T.. the Committee woaid take the matter in hand. and would also continue taking action regard- ing the currency question.

NEW MEMBERS.

since the last meeting were confirmed, with the The names of those admitted to membership addition of Messrs. 13. Macdonald & Co's name.

COMMITEE

The committee was re elected, with the ex. ception of the Hon. C. W. Dickson, who is shortly leaving the colony. Mr. J. Gresson was appointed to the vacancy.

report of the proceedings will appear in our The proceedings then terminated. A full

Issue 10-morrow.

should be licensed. As you are aware the Chamber has again urged this, and a bill has suggested, and not infrequently carried out, this Colony is concerned that has arisen

Mr. Whealler, in seconding, referred to the recently been before the Legislative Council

question of explosives on board steamers, the dealing with this important question. The aulated to impose undue restrictions and during the past few years, although it has medical officers of the port, the currency pro ordinnoce appears to fully meet the require expenditure ou the shipping, which in the

not as yet been formally dealt with by this posals, and the vital importance of steps being ments of the case and we trust it will not be aggregate from such a tax, either by loss of

Chamber. I refer to the proposed Canton-

taken connection with the Kowloon-Cantun lang before the pilots service is placed on a satis discourage shippin, from visiting the colony, whole of China we see new railways being observing that he hoped they would soo time or by actual expenditure, as to tend to Kowloon Railway. (Applause). Throughout the

cailway.

Mr. Michael dealt with the currency question, factory footing. In August last, His Excellency the British Minister to China white on his re

It must be remembered that the position of projected and in some cases actually complet-arrive in sight of some settlement of this great Hongkong as a distributing centre is not imed, mainly I regret to say by the enterprise of hindrance to the development of legitimate toro to Peking, was good enough to agree to meet pregnable. This is a point which cannot be the Committee of the Chamber, and in the report

those other than British. The race is to the trade. In alluding to the railway, he said it will be found the address presented to him which

100 strongly urged. Turning to questions of a swift, and we cannot grudge the well earned the Chamber would use its influence with the was high time it was completed, and trusted dealt with a number of important questions. welfare of our Colony, I would refer to the

wider interest which still closely concern the success of our commercial rivals, who, under Goverment to induce them to assist with that Sir Ernest Satow fully discussed these various

uther flags, press forward where our British in-

section of the line which had to pass through matters and expressed his desire to do all pes establishment of a number of ports of call on investor, i am informed on high authority, dnes opening of Kongiuon as a treaty port, and the

British territory. vestors apparently fear to tread. The British sible to further the interest of our trade with China and his readiness to give full considera.

the West River to the benefit of the large and not care to put his money into railways in tion to such representations as the Chamber increasing native passenger traffic. It is but China, and in view of the aid which other might make to him. Last summer the Viceroy right that acknowledgment should be made of Governments render their nationals while our of Canton, being anxious to increase the revenue

the manner in which the officials of the Im Foreign Office refuses to give us equal suppo t of the Province, endeavoured to revive the perial Maritime Customs have endeavoured to it is not perhaps surprising that British conces

sions for railways in China languish, while we illegal taxation on foreign opium attempted prevent difficulties, arising in connection with the previous year by his predecessor. The the work of opening this pont, and also of the see foreign capital freely spent in developing excuse for this impost being one very generally able assistance rendered by Mr. Fox, H.B.M.'s foreign concessions. The Under-Secretary of put forward by the native officials when addi-

Consul (Applause). While on the question of State for Foreign Affairs, speaking on behall tional funds are required viz:- the payment

new treaties, would also mention that the of the Foreign Office, is reponed at a recent of the War indemnity. A telegram was at

Committee of the Chamber has addressed the gathering in London to have made a statement once despatched H. B. M. Chargé d'Affaires at

British Minister at Peking with regard to to the following effect" We are alive to the Peking, protesting against this proposed viola- the advantage which would accrue to the importance of railway development in civilising tion of treaty and, thanks to the prompt action Colony through the opening of Wai-chow

a country and in promoting its commercial de of Mr. Townley and the British Consul General to foreign trade. You will recollect that Article velopment.........but in Chink we had not our at Canton, the tax has been "suspended," but it VIII of the Shanghai Treaty of 15az, provided selves administ ative responsibility and the is very evident that it will be necessary for the for the opening of this city, but as it will pro- work must be done by the foresight, motives Chamber to continue to keep a careful watch bably be some time before this section of that and self-interest of private capitalists." This, i upon our tradal relations with China in order to Treaty becomes operative, the Committee con- think, fully explains, and in a manner justifies, prevent the officials from levying illegal taxes

sider efforts should be made to have Waichaw the attitude of the British investor. Whether when pressed for funds. (Applause). As men- opened without further delay. I would add ur not the Under-Secretary of State has been tioned at our last annual meeting, the question that, in our opinion, the Treaty port area should correctly reported, I am not in a position to say, of the compulsory adoption of an official code also include the sister city of Kwai-shin. The but even though he may not have made use of vocabulary drawn up by the Telegraph Com question of piracy on the West River continues the words above quoted the policy of the Foreign panies has been again before us, and a telegram to be one requiring constant attention, though Office as understoot by us, is here clearly defined. was therefore sent to the London Chamber of I am glad to be able to add that during the Commerce protesting on behalf of this Colony past year complaints of this nature have not against this proposal. The objections raised been so frequent as in the past. During the have been so universal among business com.list few weeks, however, there have been some munities that it is to be hoped this vexed ques tion has been finally disposed of. With regard to the currency question, since our last meeting the decision of the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been given, which is to the effect that, "It was out of the question to enter tain the idea of adopting a gold standard for Hongkong while China retained her silver Standard." As a first step therefore towards a reform of the currency in China a joint memorial from the Chambers of Commerce of Ti-msin, Shanghai and Hongkong has Leen forwarded to the Diplomatic Hody at Peking urging that no further time be lost in providing

its

SHUCKING TRAGEDY

AT SINGAPORE.

A shocking tragdy occurred in the early hours of this morning, reports the Straits Times of 20th inst, when a German named Warzburgh, the second engineer

on board the steamship Kudat, was shot dead in the miadle of Hyiau Street, Singapore, and

On

Joseph Somers, the Musical Director of the Stanley Opera Company, was arrested death. Only the most meagre particulars the grave charge of having caused his have as yet heen allowed to transpire, but the inain tacts are quae clear.

The ume has now arrived however when an exception should be made to this policy. As have alcady stated, the prosperity of this Colony depends upon its maintaining posi ion as a distributing centre for the trade

Last evening a party of Germans came into collision with a number of men believed of South China. This being the case, it is to be Americans, or Australians, with whom imperative that the first railway line connecting were ode or two Englishmen. The old Canton with the sea should be the Canton subject of pride in nationality is said to have Kowloon Railway. If funds for this line, eshigh words passed between the rivals but at been the cause of the quarrel. In any event timated at a million and a half sterling, cannot

this stage nothing followed.

cases of piracy, and it is evident that the local Chinese officials have never attempted 10 seriously deal with this evil. The only means of finally disposing of this question is to break up the piratical villages, the positions of which are perfectly well known to the Chinese authorities. Although considerable time has elapsed since the question of the removal of and Colonial Offices should join hands. This the barriers in the Canton River was dealt with Colony should be allowed to guarantee for a officially by this Chamber, we understood pri-term of years the interest on the capital re- vately that matters were progressing favour- quired for the section of the line across the New ably, and that before long the barriers would be Territory, or, if necessary, should construct and removed. We regret to find that in this, as in own the line, while the Home Government other matters of hope for improvement, da ad- should, for once, in the interests of British trade a uniform currency for China, and the placing officials. While most scrupulously exacting guarantee the interest on the cost of that section vance has been made by the focal Chinese in China, break through its traditions and of the provincial mints under the control of the Central Government, but it is with regret

due observance of the terms of the Treaties outside the Colony, (Applause). The distance is that we find up to the present nothing further limiting our relations,with China, the native somewhere about 123 miles, of which one-fifth house in question. has been done in this direction. From time to officials consistently evade their own obliga. would be in Hongkong territory, and the cost time attention has been directed to the Crown tions whenever possible. The delay in of this section of the line would be about one- Agent system, and some correspredence has removing the barriers is yet one more third of the whole. The importance of this passed on this subject between this Chamber instance of their bad faith, and it is to be question, both from a local and Imperial point end that of Ceylon. In order to more clearly hoped that the necessary steps will be taken to of view, is so great that 1 make an apology for form an opinion on the maiter a series of compel the Chinese to remove these barriers dealing at such length with the matter. Since questions was drawn op and presented by our within the time stipulated by Treaty. Tour last meeting the war cload which has been representative at the Legislative Council, improvement in the lighting of the Ce hanging over our heads for so long his burst, While the Committee are not prepared to say | River is another question which requires dan

and we grieve to see two brave nations involv that it would not be possible to effect improve. tion, and we have reason to believe that the ed in a contest which, whatever the result may ments in the working of the system, they are importance if this has not been lost sight of, and be, must mean heavy loss in life und treasure. of opinion that it is decidedly to the advantage that steps are being taken both by the Colonial to bolb. Already the results of this conflict Government and the Chinese Imperial Mari, bas been severely felt by the business should be continued. During the year

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be raised by other means, then our Fereige Shortly after midnight the belligerents met again to Malay Street, whither they had ap parently adjourned. The Germans, it is said, had sticks in their hands and began to threaten the Americas group. Whether theyTHE Steamship were the worse for liquor or not has not yet been explained, but the fact remains that the first quarrel was renewed and blows were im for a house in Hylam Street, which bas any minent when the Americans made a bee-line

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undelivered after the 3rd May, will be subject Meanwhile the Germans were making to rent matters lively at the foot of the staircase. All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are Perfect, pandemonium prevailed, both sides to be left in the Godowns, where they will be shouting challenges to each other and defying examined on TUESDAY, the 3rd May, al all comers. At least such is the story that has 9.30 AM. come to the ear of the police,

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of the Colony that the Crown Agent time Customs to deal with it. The great in-section of this community, and we hopes of men and the ways of rolsterers. Con- review seversi questions relating to the ship-crease which has, of recent years, taken place not entirely on selfish grounds, that the strug- ging interests of the Colony have engaged our in the steamer traffic between Hongkong and gle may be brief, tending to shorten the period

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