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CHINA ASSOCIATION,

ANNUAL MEETING.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY FEBRUARY

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CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

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NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, ANTWERP, LONDON, COLOMBO AND

SINGAPORE....

THE Company's Steamship

Mr. Hough, in seconding, wald that he had soon as the delivery can be obtained as

and that was the Fol.

speaker's remarks, explained that the reason The Chairman, in reply to the last why the Commitles bad sot actively in. rested themselves in the trouble which cause, it was the work of professional agitators. srosa out of the Patskan incident was be

to whom publicity was their stock-in-trade He thought that they lived upon the manay

lent from San Francisco, the Straits Settle meats and Australia and public discussion

would have afforded them the material ikoy

desired. That leading idea induced the Com. mitte to maintain silence...

The motion was then put to the meeting and carried unquimously.

The following gentlemen were re-elected this Committee for the seruing year, on the motion of Mr. W. H. Wickham seconded by Mr. 6. Forbes:-The Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson,

agreement to that effect hid been made between bound," China hard" The burdan of writing the Wachang Viceroy and the Consul-General becomes intolerable when the chances are at Hankow. We took it on trust that the terms ten to ons that your views will be stalo,' Wero Batisfaciory. The document was jealous Evin shorter odds would be a strong induce: The annoul meeting of the Hongkongly guarded. We assumed that it was worthment to write only on affairs "down South.' bunch of the Chies Association was held is something. It was reasonable to assume this

Moroyar, we have some delicacy in appearing the City Hall this alletuoon. The Hon. Mr even if the precise terms were unsatisfactory to poach upon the "spheres of influence of the Moray Stewart (chairman of the Committes) It was natural to expect that the British Gov-northers Branches, who no doubt keep the presided and there were present;-The Hopetounest would bold Chins' to the spirit of that London Commities well supplied with news Mr. W. J. Grensoo, Messrs. D. R. Law, H. E agreement. The discovery that they bad failed and views obtained on the spot. Tenth instant, Temkins, E. G. Barrett,.J, W. C. Bonnar, W. to do this was, to say the least of it, highly dis- | Lain is advantageously situated for observing G, Humphreys, N. J. Stabb, A. S. D. Causland concerting. A tardy protest was, we know,en the cross currents which make 'chow-chow' (hop, secretary), T. F. Hough, W. H. Wickbam,tered by the Legation. Meantime the British water on the surface of Chique politice; facts, And to the situation, as I see it, is thin- A. Forbes and D. K. Moss,

capitalists concerned bad accommodated them-

and Shanghai, as the financial and commercial } political unrest and commercial prosperity. The Chairman said :-The notice convening | selves to the changed conditions. For that they centre of China, is obviously the place from May it not be that the former is largely due to this meeting may, I presume, be taken an read; have been blamed, mistakenly I think. As the which to remark tendencies 'affecting the the latter? Bad times engender piracy and pelly and all the repon which, it is our first British Authorities did not protest instantly, couise of the main stream of her foreign trade. disturbances, as the last paragraph in the repart business to consider. No doubt you have what reason was there to suppose that they Yes, you may say, that is all very well, but how suggests, but big political movements, due to perused it. Possibly the idea hai' occurred to ever would?, If a man delivers you a blow about many matter that affect British interests the rise in the position and influence of the some that your commitee seem to have been in the face and you walk away pensively in Chian all ever," and which could have been commercial and middle class, reflect pational strangely complaisant, during the year, about to wonder what you are going to do, be will commented upon from herewith juttasmuch (or well-being. It is prosperity that makes mor the course of events in China. Membership not imagine that you are in a 'fighting mood. as little) effect as from anywhere rise? What ambitions for rights, and privileges. At the of ibis Association implies an interest to any case it was an unfortunate fiasco, and as about the opium question, for fastanca? Was new middle class in China attain greater in these, and anyone thus interested lock- far as this Colony was concerned it rendered not the Shanghai Commission, our of the "im-wealth, so will the powers of the old type of Ing back over the period which the report ridiculous our original jubilations over what partant events of the year? Anyone might Mandarin decline. I don't think the prospect covers, must sockil,moay events of importance seemed at the time to be an astute diplomatic have thought so from the preliminary air that need dismay us. I now move the adoption of in Chinese affairs, both internal and external, stroke; and once more we had to mourn it made. But what has been the practical of the report and accounts. (Applanus.) | to which, it might have been expected that the unwisdom of trusting to the problematic. results? Had not England, decided upon reference would be made. As far as the in-gratitude of high Chiness officials. If Chang her present policy long before the Commission gone' very carefully through the report and torsal offairs of Chita are concerned the mat | Chib-tung was merely carrying out the settled met? Has any other Govarameet Actually what had not been touched upon there the important event was, of course, the opening of policy of Chian, which originated when she done anything since, and in consequence of, Chairman bad

Rona into vary lucidly, the Provincial Assemblies-the first step in a was a small and struggling Kingdom' on that make believe inquiry? Nothing was said There was one subject, however, be with promised series of reforms, which, if carried out, he banks of the Yellow River, 3.000 old about it in the report because the net result did ed" to refer to will have the effect of revolutionising govern years ago-the policy of playing off one not seems worth mentioning. As regards the sham affair as a result of which one great ment in China, in eight year-the pre- barbarian against another-be succeeded ad opium question itself the crux remains. The firm was made the subject of a boycott by sent paleroal plan being replaced by a mirably, as the present deadlock shows. In crux of the question is Szichuas, If the the Chinese He had au doubt that that firm parliamentary iégime, derived from Germany the report the hope is expressed that may poppy were eradicated, in every other province, could look älter its own intarosts, but it was a vis Japan. This is the first pracies) result of 1000 be removed. We can't help hoping, would that matter very much if Szechuan were subject that the Association should have taken the numerous Commissions which have been being human, but the spirit of resistance dis free to grow it? Evidence from there is up and pursued vigorously, since the next time sent abroad, of late years, to study methods of played by the resolutions of the Provincial conflicting. You have read diplomatic and the Chinese thought fit of lastituting a boycott government in couulties which rejoice in calling Assemblies, already referred to, affords small consular - reports. Sidelights are sometimes the firm might not be a command of the themselves free. We are all, I am sure, sym- grounds for that bope at present. But if any interesting. In May at a trained observer-same sources as

on the present occasion, pathetic observers of the efforts being made by new railway loans are contracted ouder the

botanist who had been for three years The inaction of the Association, the speaker enlightened and puriolic Chinese to rid the present scheme of international co-opaation moving about in the province collecting remarked, might redound upon them later on. country of an antiquated system which Western Better terms should be insisted upon those of specimens told me that, judging by what Regarding the Kowloon-Canton Railway, he opinion has long beco food in condemning the last. The last loan for the Tientsin-Pukou he saw last winter, poppy cultivation had, if bad road Mr. Grove's.report.very carefully-and- and some word to that effect, it may be way was granted upon terms which took anything, increased. It is said to bave in hoped that the through connection might be thought, should have signalised our reatisar granted that the Chinese officials would created also in Shens, though we hear more established by the time indicated. Mr. Hough tion of the importance of this first step administer the funds dishonestly. What has about ita eradication in Shansi and io Yuosad. concluded by seconding the adoption of the taken Butmany scale oblervers have their been the result? Two Chinese manageri bave in The Times of the rat January, the report and accounts. (Applause.)' doubts about the wisdom at the present time of bean dismissed for administering the lunds Peking correspondent states that there has the schame outlined in the Imperial Edict of dishonestly and a letter from a friend in the been a noteworthy increase of prosperity in October 13th. Willing upon the subject, North informs me "that revised estimates have these two Provinces, the inference being three weeks ago, the Peking correspond.been submitted to the hose which bring the that the eradication of poppy cultivation eut of The Time endorsed the opinion cost of this line up to nine millions sterling, enriches the cultivators. Of course if that is of Piace Ito-wanse tragic death we rus: allur twice the initial cost of the parallel so, the solution of the whole question is easy. have deplored that "China's scheme of Con-Luban Railway." The necessity for a return We ball see. The Indian Government should Bitalon Government was premature, and, to something like "Kowloon-Canton" terms employ someone like my botanist friend to under existing conditions, dangerous," and is apparent. While on the subject of honest check information received hom alber Impressed upon his readers the serious administration of railway funds it is imposible sources. (Hear, bear) lo coquection with a mess of the problems which await in the to forget the melancholy incident which miner detail of the opiums question we invited Dear future a nation uzfitted by ins inct or eccurred recently when the integrity of a man the London Committee to assist in ascertaining education for so vast a change, led by a gov. at least bearing an English came-aud in any on behalf of this Colony the measing of the erenant which, while professing liberal prin case a compatriot-tailed under the temptations term "substantini contribution." Mention of cipta, gives no sign of any sincere intention of bis position-a man who, breaking his trust, that might have been made in the report, but or genuine ability to introduce the fiscal and has shamed us all. This more recent blow" we as still awaiting information upon the point: administrative reforms upon which the peaceful makes it unfortunately necessary not daly Turning 10 a more cheerial topic, why is accomplishment of that change depends." You to insist ON effective checks upon the

there no reference in the report to the Hoog will have noticed that many of the new Assem peculating proclivities of under-paid Chinese kong University? Was nothing said about blietal once took up an attitude of opposition officials, but also upon the proper payment and that from here? Nothing, His Excellency towards various proposals put forward by the careful selection of used to fill positions of the Governor dealt with the President of the D. R. Law. Mr. H. E. Tomicias, Mr. & Central Government, and passed resolutions trust under wealthy British syndicates bicked Association direct. The resulting appeal for, Barrelt, Mr. J. W. C. Boboar, Mr. W. G denouncing the stampinx, the opiammonopoly, by the British Government, (Applause.) Such subscriptions fell rather fat.. The Association Humphreys, Mr. N., J. Stabb, Mr. A. S. P. and foreign loans for tailway construction-the men should be sahibs. The British Government cannot claim any share in the kudos attach-Causland, hon, secretary, and M. Stewart Hupib Assembly resisting vigorously, the idea should see to it. The Foreign Office, shoulding to the successful initiation of the scheme chairman.. of any such loan being granted for the pur- make it a condition of support. Minfonuses Most of us, we imagine, were a littis lukewarm The Chairman thanked Mr. Wickham for pate of building the northern section of the such as these create unfortunate impressions. because we couldn't see how the requisite

the compliment in re-electing them on the Honkow-Canton line. Itis questionable whether & brilliant and usually well-informed commen.

Committee. fundi ware to be raised. We did not make the popular feeling thus energetically expressed | tator writes in the December Fortnightly; "It enough allowance for the tenacity of purpose will consent for long to remain powerless, in isagreed that the relative influence and prestige which some few years ago forced Mr. Glad- terms of the Ediet, referred to, which stated of this country never were lower in the Middle stone to annex Uganda. ́And we reckoned in that "the functions el government rest entirely Kingdom that they are to-day." That's ignorance of the large and munificent ideas with the officials ""ard that the Assemblies another somewhat arresting announcement,

INVESTITURE AT GOVERNMENT, HOUSE. stirring in the capacious mind of Mi, J. H. were, called mainly for "consultative pur. Non, inasmuch as it is obe of the functions of Scott Now, we can at least congratulate Sir As we go to press, the ceremony of the in- poser." According to The Thurs, cor this Association to express the views of the Frederick Lugard and express also our ad- vestiture of the Honourable Sir Henry May respondeat the

ruling classes have Do British mercantile commanity on all matters miration for the spirit which has animated the with the Knight Commandership of the Most intention of giving up their lucrative powers. affecting its interests, it may seem to you that Chinese in responding to the splendid lead Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint He foretells a violet collision between the if statements like thers, pat prominently given by Mr. Mody andour esteemed President. George, in taking place at Government Heuse. forces of conservatism and the forces of forward, are, in our opinion untrue, After dwelling at such length on demage done The insignia of the Order is being presented progress and predicis as "pproaching storm" is equally, our duly to employ the to British prestige, it is pleasant lo refer to by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Frederick He had previously commented upon the machinery of the Association in cop something that has increased it at loist "down | Lugard, with the furmality and ceremony be- unwisdom of meislaining the disparitytroverting them, We have done sither South I think there can be little doubt that filting the dignity of the high Order. Needless between Manchus and Chinese, in official And the fact has been commented on. The the University propaganda, bas cicated good to add, one Colonial Secretary is the recipient appaistments, and prophesied trouble more active-minded of those members who feeling in Canton and South Chios generally of many congratulations from officers in the from this cause alone if the old time policy take the pessimistić view of China's prospects, towards Hongkong. You will have noticed Service and citizens anconsected with the Gov is patsued. The new Empress Dowager is and of British prestige, accuse those who that in England they are already proposing to emment who have been lo a position to sealize said to use her influèare in support of it, conduct the affairs of the Association of joining raise funds to establish yet another University how richly merited is the distinction conferred upon, which the opinion was gives that in a conspiracy of silence. They say that the at Hankow. Presumably, this project has upon Hongkong's new knight.

repeated interference in State affairs of the order of the day is not to embarrass the arises, Phoenix-like, nut of the ashes of Lord Court, wholly ignorant and wholly unfitted to Government, the idea being-it is' mot å new William Cecil's Chéngin scheme It al. guide wisely, is one of abe chief difficulties one-that mota is to be got of the Foreign ways struck me that Cheagiu was rather which.confronts China in ber efforts toward Office by maintaining friendly relations. far away. That struck me when I went reformation," The lower from which that quot hope it is not the case that the Home Branch there once. However, wo have as yet no ation is made—you will find it in The Times of in reverting to tactics the efficacy of which details. You will have noticed a short para- October 11th-contined also this somewhat ar- has been proved by past experience. Certainly graph in our report about Trado Marks: treeing announcement. "Never has the Central it is not the case that the comparative inactivity bave a word to add, Members should know Government been se badly in need of streng of this Committee has been due to any desire that the credit for whatever advice was given thaging. Never has the Central Government to placate anybody: The explanation is not bres to pusillanimousin dealing with provincial so far to seek. The first paragraph of the Association belongs entirely to our Honorary to the Colonial Government in the name of the insubordination." Iqaddition to these pessimis report suggests the reason why so little bas Secretary, Mr. Cousland, (applaase) who suppli tic afterances a number of articles have ap been done during the past year. It i-ed the leading, ideas not only to this Committee peared in The Times-written by ita Shang-dicates that your Committee has proceeded but I think the Sub-Committee of the Chamber bat correspondent-representing China's fio upon the principle that it is proper for this of Commerce appointed to report upon the pro ancos as being in an unsatisfactory state. This Branch to confne its representations, in posed logislation are also much indebted to is probably the first time that reflection has the main, to matters originating in South him. (Applause.) The subject of Trade Marks bees cast upon China's credit. And not China, that only have the internal affairs of China bees by those who started this Branch of the of the paried under consideration. If China's view held suggests a final word on the commercial aspect thus depicted as unsatisfactory, but a good Association. It was not the view held by this internal political affilm have botp precations Stadium, 1.45 pm. deal has been said as to the decline of Committee when I joined it ten years ago from the pro-Chinese polat of view, and if her British prostiga, Pessimism on this point Then we not only regarded China as our external political affaire bave been unsatisfac

Saturday, 12th February. found vent over the treatment by the Chinese province, but Japan also. We were prepared tory from the pro-British point of view, her Annual Mesting at the Company's Office, St, Hongkong Rope Manofacturing Co., Ltd, authorities of the agreement on the strength to make representations about anything oc economic position seems to have bien steadily of which this Colony cheerfully acquiesced (curring anywhere in the whole wide -Far East, improving. The evidence of the Custome re- in the loan to the Wachang Viceroy, Since then though we hava never voluntarily turas epitomised în The Timer of January the to enable him to buy out the original American and deliberately adopted any self-imposed zat would appear to indicate this plainly, concessionaire of the Canion-Hackow Railway, } restrictions upon our activities, thero bat beau Thors seems no réxion to doubt, indeed, there The Colony's unofficial representatives bad .Do a gradual setting' down into the view indicated. is every reason to believe, that there has been an voice in the business. It was all arranged Several circumstances have conspired to bring all-round increase in the inland tudo, and in officially. The Hongkong public trusted that this about, notably the development of the the material prosperity of the peopls generally. it had bean arranged satisfactorily. We know Trans-Siberian Railway, and the consequent We know that exports bays been increasing that the nomial security was a opium revenus change in the positions of Poking and Hong- by leaps and bounds. Manchurian beans have of the thros Provinces concerned. We did kong relatively to London. Hongkong attained a notoriety second only to 8traits not then see the humour of that. We had not for purposes of travel and correspondence Robber. The cry is all for tonnage home. beis called upon, almost on pain of outlawry, {'used to be the nearest place to Londos ca the wards Mark that tonnige homewards is scares to believe in China's ability and determination China coat Now it is the farthest away and because of the dificulty of filling up in Europe te promptly destroy the particular source of Paking in' the nearest, Correspondence re-with cargo for China. When England kicked revenue. However, there was up ned-nor garding events happening to the north of open China's door, ike lden was that she would Is there-ta worry about the security. We this is naturally discouraged by the rediction bei splendid curomer. The whole of all approved We, thought the loan secar that the Information contained in a palafully Europe thought so, too, and buried to get ed for British enterprise the reversion of the pounnd letter may bays been reconated tem, in, Savanty pants is 'a short time to work Harican cisim," We understood that ở days before ka arrival, by some homeward i no great a change și le indicated by -

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