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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING.

OUTSPOKEN UTTERÄNCES AGAINST RETURN OF GERMANS TO HONGKONG.

HON. MR. HOLYDAK'S PROTEST CONCERNING THE OFFICIAL VETO.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, MARCH 97–1917.

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encouraging naw, industries: and|gress expanding existing industries in students towards proficiency in the capture of Bagdad with when it would

part of the with Germany, There, is also would be dealt with effectively--- the British Empira, and soood- the vernacular. Quarterly tests all its nonsequent pos losger ingly your Commitee intimated have been instituted for the bene-sibilities. This rapid series official

rosmbis -for their apport, and suggested to fit of all concerned, but it is hoped of events favourable to the Allies Colony to Tetu the considered

majority in the Government that British mer- that these tests where they do not inspires confidence in the nearer opinion of a body of men like chants to this Colony should be show high records of marks will approach of victorious pesce, for

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Forthcoming Services at Catholic Cathedral.

The following is the list of

priests. In the evening Bonedio.

and Exports Office may provide a of the firet peri d.

claims immediately at the close curriculum of our Language In closing I would mention at all if he could help it. They by the fall choir. General Cons

Committee to take up the quertion Pearce for the

given an opportunity to tenderfor not discourags beginners. The the welfare of mankind and with that Chamber represented. After those Government requirements times and mirou natanOSE are the promise of opportunities for all on any question of that eart which ordinarily go past the against rapid acquisition of the further prosperous develop they were the experts and the Colony to the Crown Agents at difficult oriental language and ment of the Colony. We are happy people who knew, and when they services authored by His Lord- Home. Such a course would seem literature, difficult enough in to see China taking part with the offered advice to the Government ship Bishop Possoni, at tha to contribute to the encourage themselves under the most favour. United States in the cause of in- on questions they were not going Cathedral of the Immaculate ment of British industries locally, able conditions, and the Commit ternational justice and humanity, to let their considered opinions Comoeption, from Palm Sunday and in any case might in other tee hope that every encourage and it is opportune to express be turned down by an official (April 1) to Eater Day. The annual general meeling tendent of Imports and Ex-ways well prove worth a trial. ment will be given to students to hers our good wishes to the great majority, most of whom did not

A ples for reduction of ocsan continue their studies eren nation of Russia in the develop understand the question at all, of the Hongkong General Chaporta, when the Chamber and

freight rebaten on

Palm Sunday Low - Mannen European when PROCESSS

not soment of the ideals her people have bar of Commerce was held yester others have had occasion to day afternoon in the Chamber seek for mitigation of difficulties freights claimed a good deal of at-rapid as expected at the outset. now before them.

The question of post-war policy 7 and 330 am-Blessing and The Committee wished to in- Boom, New Government Building, Chamber bas always been in Chambers in Chine, and in Hoog-stitute elasses for Mandarin as things has its price, and while m-n, and be was sure, that the Daring the High Maastße Passion -

and delay: the policy of this teation from the Committees of

The achievement of great had been dealt with by the Chair. distribution of palms at 7 30 5pm followed by Procession of Palme. when Mr G T. Ldkins (Mengra. Í favour of restricting as little as freight and time occupied in pay- yet proved practicable. Handarin have gone forth to fight the should give clear voice to it Gospel will be sang by thres

kong the enhanced rates of well as Cantonese but this has not we are all proud of the men who all felt se a Chamber and they Batterfeld and Bwice) presided possible the freedom of movement over a good standarce. Thereof merchandise and shipping tomont of rebate claims being largo-| holds such a prep nderating place country's battle, and of the that so far sether wire concerned liion of the Blussed Sorament. also present were:-Reiss and Co. and from the Colony. Theres the question. Strongly divergent verse with official Chinese, and the upon to render, a great less falls uncl-aa-unclean to the extent ly responsible for the raising of in the dialects of China for con- extreme sacrifice some are called they regarded their enemies a (BOD. Mr P. H. Bolyesk), Hong growing demand among mechviews were held by merchants, peoples of the great and thickly to us, and it is fitting that we that they were unwilling to be ses at 6 and 7.80 m.

Monday and Tameday ----Low kong and Shanghai Bank (Mr N. ants for statistical records of the and the matter was ultim lly ppulated areas of Central and should record our sympathy with J.Cabb), Jardine, Matheson and Colony's trade with particular re- dropped owing to divided opinions. Northern Chian, vast fields for the firms who have lost members cisted with them, either Wednesday: Co. (Bot. Mr. C.L. Anton), Gibh, ference to indication of couaite Amelioration of the position has commercial

Morning 18 Livingstone and Co. (Mr A: O. of origin as regend respond since been provided by shipowners enterprise, that it is to be hoped it field of battle in the great cause great many years to come. Pers of Tenebrae at 5 p.m. Benadistus

engineering of their staffs, stricken on the commerce or socially for a vices se on previous days. Ofi LA Alex. Both sad Co. (Mration of the Government Importa arranging to pay 90% of rebste may soon secure a place in the during the past months.

sonally they would not come back sung by the clergy and Miserere A. 8. D. Coseland), Union Lo earance Co., Ltd. (Mr starting point and nucleus for

echool I desire to acknowledge that during the year Sub-Com- had violated every known law of fession. Montagas Zde), P. and O. Co. Government issue of comprehen-supplies of food commedities, not- has rendered the Committee in the indicated in the report, and the eathless murders on land and Communion from 6 in-8 6.0. A threatened restric ion in the the assistance Sir Charles Eliot mittees have been extended, as warfare, had committed the most Maundy Thursday :---General (Mr E. V. D. Patt), Donnelly and sive trade statistics.

As a result of the population of butter, from Australia to development of the school, and Chamber is indebted to the mem-ses, and had forfeited their right: High Pontifical Hues will be Whyte (Mr LM. Whyta), Cawasjee Palianjee and Oo, this port having been subject from Hongkong and Shanghai led the our appreciation is due to Dr.bers of these Sub-Committees to be regarded as rdinary civilinnį selebrated at 8 a. by the 1. B. Cooper), Arculli time to time to epidemie disesse with the Government and with manner in which, bis dave of this hare Kings coounts do not call their strong opinions that they of the Holy Oil will take place, wholehearted for the time and attention they ein. It was only by voicing Bishop, during which the blessing there apparently exists to Mr J. B. Suttor, the Commercial energies for the well being of work. The ready tendency at other portato Commissioner for New South new branch of the Chamber's for any elaboration. The balance could hope to keep the German followed by the Exposition of declare Hongkong infected, and Wales, with effective results. The work. Beginners classes are is on the right side and the

and if they could

the Bloored Sorament and the Hough (Mr T. F. Bough), F. P. against our trade, but the Gover-portance of maintaining ready starting again in April which it figures speak for themselves. I not prevent him coming back for unclothing of the Altar. The Talati (Mr M. P. Tulati), W. A. ment have succeeded in having supplies of food products from is hoped will be well attend. beg therefore to propons the ever, they would refuse to have: Hannibal and Co. (Mr W. A. such restrictions removed when and I take this opportunity to port largely deals with trade counts (Applause.)

Australia is obviousin these times, As you will have seen, the re-adoption of the report and ao-him back for a certain period of Feet will be performed by the oeremony of the Washing of the Hanzibal), Liverpool, London and there is good ground for so doing acknowledge the valuable assist policy applied to the present

years, and then only under the Globe Insurance Co., Ltd (Mr J. The health reports of Hongkong ance Mr Suttor always places war period and to the post bellum ed the adoption of the report and wanted to be considered before Adoration

Mr. W. M. Humphreys second-terms of a licence. The things Bibop at 11 o'clock. In the GB. Lancaster), J. M. Alves and are improving as the result of at the disposal of the Chamber future. Our letters of 21st March accounts which were adopted the end of the war and their Blessed Sacrement up to 11.30 evening Tenebras and public O. (Mr J. M. Alrea), John D. tended and active remedial mes

in matters connected with of last year to Mr Ross and of without discussion. ས་ Humphreys and Son (Mr B. Gures on the part of the Govern

ment and its Health Officers and Notwithstanding restricted ship- Colonial Secretary indicate the members would doubtless like to tranny but he did not believe

great Southern Colony. January 8th of this year to the

views should be plearly stated. It humphreye), B. A T. (Mr

p.m. The Chairman said that the might be be aid that that was it should receive due consider- Harvey). New Zealand Insurance, ation in this respect from the Ping facilities with high prices policy the Committee have adopt f

Good Friday: -- Officən in the

·Co., Ltd. (Mr J. W. Stackboare),Į Ports with which we trade. It enterprise of merchants and have arisen. Decisions on the Holyoak, who was their, repre- | citizen

and high forwarding charges the ed on the leading questions that

practically

morning at 8 o'clock. Adoration Menageries Maritimes (Mr

A. is a pleasure to renew here the traders has kept the Colony will many important points at issue sentative on

bad Jost children, of the Wood of the Cross; Missa Thomas), W. O, Jack & Co. (Mr tribute and appreciation al

the Legislative brothers had lost brothers, not Propanctifosto. W. C. Jack), Netherlands India ready generally accorded

supplied with staple foods, and it are nearing maturity and will pro- Council, to

under the conditions of ordinary, La the evening Tenebras, Commercial Bank (Mr G. A. the

is satisfactory to know that Flour bably be arrived at thro' the great Colony's Health Officers, and other food necessaries con- Imperial Council which is now sit

Mr. Holyoak's Speech. warfare, but under such as made followed by the devotion of the Dunlop), Commercial Union As- Dr. Woodman and his colleague, tinue in substantial supply in ting in London. It is necessary that he would like to explain a There were even those who had in preached from the pulpit by Mr. Holyoak first of all said them revolt gainst the sola, Way of the Oros. Esch Station sprance Co. (Mr E. L. Arnold), for their work in the

Hongkong: a tribute moreover to therefore that we should be ready Gilman & Co. (Mt W. L. Patten. vaccination campaign: over300,000 the work of the British and Allied with well considered views as to little of the machinery neosssary / had sisters butchered. He saw the Bev. the Reator of the Cathe

vaccinations have been performed Navies. in the past three months, and the small pox epidemic has been wip-

the main requirements in out- to get a question answered in the recently, in a pictorial, that a dral, and concludes with the The Committee bad pleasure in standing questions where this Council so that all would realise station in South Africs had had Stabat Mater. ed out. Apart from the benefit to subscribing on your behalf to the Colony is concerned.

the time it took to get an answer. its named changed to "Cavell". Holy Saturday:-Blessing of C. buman life the improved health tion of newspapers and periodicals | appears to be the recognition of{might very well get an answer forget". It was because of the Candle, followed by the reading London organisation for distribe- The chief factor in our decisions Das notios must be given and one with the words "We shall never, the New Fire and the Pasthal conditions, make addition to the men of H. M. Grand Fleet, Hongkong as a great distributing such as "The answer is in the acts they had committed that he of the Twelve Prophecies sad the prosperity in the Colony's trade

The Committee have been glad whose splendid work guards smart and shipping centrs which begative," which meant that hoped they would never have the Blessing of the Faat.. Litany of

keeps the Seas near home free and export charges other than of from all but spasmodic attacks

Bros. (Mr O. E. Arcalli),

W. G. Humphreys and Co. (Me

W. M. Humphreys), Hughes and

P

den), Yuen Hip Bing (S.. Leang), Robertson, Wilson & C. (Mr G. B. Wilam), The Chins Matnal Life Iasarance (Mr B. W. Tepe), Nestic's and Anglo-Bries Condensed Milk Co. (Mr. G. Coppis), Bank Line,

to impose quarantine restrictions

gestions

for co-operation with

the

few words from Mr.

for 80,

avery

of

the enthroned.

Ltd. (Mr T. M. Loughlin), W. R' to receive and to respond to Bug.here in comparative peace and should not be penalized by import farther notice of a fortnight had fermens back in the Colony for the Saints and High Kasa. At.. Loxley & Co. (Mr A. Beattie); newly formed British Chambers from other than submarine oporbe detrimental to ita volume of Ovanoil did not meet again for a Mr. T. F. Hough moved the elect- will be rang and flowers distribor-

limited nature which would not to be given, and possibly the say years to come. (Applause), the Gloris in Emodris the balls It should be our policy to month. It sometimes happened ion of the following Committee: among the congregation. foster principles which shall that a question was indefinitely Toe Hon. Mr P. H. Holyoak,

Esate. Sunday:-High Pont- ensure the maintenance and hang up in that way. He thought Bod. Mr C. E Anton, Hoa. Me

Stewart Bros. (Mr E. Ormistoa), of Commerce in fields so far apart tions. Here in the Far East we trade, B. Hancock, A. G. Gordon, as Chins and Italy. I am sure the owe a peculiar debt and tribute to Stephane & Co (fr B. Sten-members heartily respond to good the Allied Fleets who keep the

Co. (Mr F. C. Batcher), Asistic

Hongkong Electric Co. (Mr G.

Oo., Ltd. (Mr H. W. B. Keanelt), with Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Searetary).

Associations in Australia elsewhera.

outrages stirs us

Cham

other

and

Holyoak The main aim is the

enemy submarines, but we can tvival and use of enemy part is spared to ensure that

in

Benediation of the Blessed Sacra-

ment.

Rifles. With reference to Orders of March 26/27, uniform is to be worn by all ranks when sttanding

Discipline,

Joined.

bens), Gnade Prics and Co. (Mr} fellowship extended by the Cham-scas open, and to the Office, growth of commercial relations some measure of constitutional & Shellim, Menara A. S. Dical Masa si 8 am, when the (Mr G. Ludin), Union Trading | tein and Italy, as also to the procantile Marine who stedfastly ports as well as Imports are in a question affecting real business/Parr, G. T. Elkins, N. J. Stabb by the Bishop. Is the evening 0. Bond), Swedjeb Trading Co.hers at Canton, Shanghai, Tien- Engineers and Men of the Mer with the great field of China. Ex-raform should be possible to that Conand, & H. Dлdwell, E V. D. spal Blessing will be imparted Co. (Mr S. M. Chars), Chartered posals of co-operation in various carry on their important work in Bank Mr T. 0 Downing). Imperial measures from face of the worst the enem can question and in this connection interests might be answered by and A. O. Lang. Bank of Indo-Chins Mrbers of Commerce and

we should advocate as we are al- do against our overseas traffic.

ready doing, the extension and

responsible official of the Council This was scounded by Mr. Gor- ¡ Beriadosguez, Bradley & Co. (Mr J. 8. Plummer), Eutern AɔbesLOR

The question of extinction of application of scientific and tech- on broad lines, who, if necessary, don, and unanimously agreed to, Enemy Trade marks had consider nical research with Govemment should give an amplified reply at The confirmation of the follow- The matter of enemy submariseable attention during the year, and assistance, as instituted by the the following Council meeting.ing new members was agreed to' Petroleum Co. (Messi N. Langer. Full reparation can never

tion POLICE RESERVE ORDERS, Watson and W. D. Bell), Harry be attained for the personal suf mittes was forcibly represented in Home by H. M. Government, to fact that a large amount of private man, moonded by Mr Dodwell: Wicking & Co. ( A. Forbes), ferings the subjects of Allied and the Legislative Council by Mr lead in our case to further soien- work was done by their re--Chins Ma'ual Life Insurance

neutral countries have undergone such measures shall be taken u tific development of our export presentative which could not Co., Ltd. Dairy Farm Co., Ltd. Orders issued to-day by Mr. M. Lakin), S. C. I. Imail & Co. from the piratical actions of shall irretrievably prevent the re- trade from China,

possibly be fally dealt with or Liverpool and London and Globe F. C. Jenkia, D.B.P. (Reserve), (Mr S. Istnail), China Borneo least see that no effort on our marks at least on British good traffic after the war will set many like to give his testimony to Webb and Co., Patell and Co.,

trade The reorganisation of world explained in public and he would Insurance Co. Ltd., B. Honteith state: material compensation is secured after the war, and that the proper problems to those guiding com- the ready assistance he had re-Fang Tang, O. E Warres, and from tonnage in the enemys of su enemy who implacably mercial centres such as Hong- osived on almost every cousion J. Sente Hersion.

and unscrupulously conducts a kong, and I commend to your The Secretary having read the possesion, and that he shall not policy of destruction of life and notice the resolutions, and the from every single official of the Extraordinary Meeting. notice convening the meeting, profit through his malign and un property of Allies and Neutras spirit thereof, adopted at the Council, including the Governor An extraordinary meeting of

The Chairman said:-Gentle- scrupulous policy by permitted alike on the High Sess, shall not Allies' Conferance at Paris himeell, on questions which the Chamber followed for the at Central Station on Sunday, teation of his vessels at present have his property and trading detailed in the Report, Mr Bonar affected trade interests, (Ap-] purpose of considering the follow- men: The report and accounts

April 1 of the Chamber for the year 1916 sheltering in his home and new means nursed for his benefit after Law in the opening phrases of his planse.) The principal questions ing resolution:That Class 6 have been in your hands for some tal ports. Hence with every as the war. I understand the Imperial letter drawing the Colony's atten- which had been dealt with were of the Bules and Regulations of Until further orders all reports days and with your permission furance of dual victory, your and Colonial Governments are fur- tion to the recommendations of the removal of the therefore, we will take them as Committee were happy to co-ap ther considering this question.

alien the Hongkong General Chamber must be addressed to Stad Inspect- that Conference, turns read. Before formally moving their rate with the British Chambers:

our prisoners of war to a safer of Commerce should be amended or Potter, Victoria Gaol. AII of Commerce

After considerable deliberation thoughts forthwith to measures to place than within the confines of by the insertion of the word report sheets, issued by the Dir adoption, I will review some of the

China" in your Committee have represented be taken to avoid any recurrence outstanding matters which have asking the Imperial Government to Government the need for legit of the dangers to which the Em this Colony, the trad; mark "British" between the word "ten" oipline Department must, how- occupied the Committee during to adopt the "ton for ton" polity tation with the object of securing pire has been exposed by the question, which was a very vital and the word "members" in the ever, be returned to this officer, the past year. While your Com-as one of the conditions of peace. sound conduct of Insurance bust growth of German trade and in-one, the silk prohibition question, first line thereof."

-jajo Ŭrderly Room Bergeɛnt. mities have bad the usual numer. It is now pretty generally recogness in Hongkong as adopted influence within it. Danger in this which was das, apparently, to a The Chairman - -mid':-The ous and widely varied subjects to aised the world over that the Great Britain, Canada, the respect will naturally is in the rather careless blunder by an Committee have been approached deal with, their attention has been place thould be required to Philippines and elsewhere. The return of enemy subjects to our office in London, and high from various sides on the stand- A Barradas,

No. 2 Company-P. C. 477 D. naturally claimed by many ques place with his own tonnage as far security of policy holders will midst, and I know of no other necessarily involved the trade in ing of the Olumber se a British tions directly and indirectly con- practicable the losses of ship thereby be strengthened and the question in the problems of the fu- very considerable loss, and lastly Association. Obviously, establish- nected with the war, and although ping for which he is responsible, growth of mushroom Companies ture which excites higher feeling, the question of war taxation, ed as we are in a British Colony the Committee have been enabled and I notice the Australian Chan- minimised. It la significant in this and the strongest possible views which was not yet fully dealt with. with a preponderance of British asid that for any years their to liberally place before the members of Commerce are now moving respect, as remarked on a former among

occasion, that out of 48 Companies is surely not too much to hope and As regards the enemy trade mark members our practical status

Committee had consisted, much of it exclusively British, Your Chamber is affiliated with registered in Hongkong, 20 have veen to expect that the privilege question it was now being dealt is that of

A British Obama- | British, members only, and tha certain paria are under censorship the British Imperial Council of been wound up or struck off the of return to this Colony should be with before the Council in a ber, and I would sak those mem- amended regulation would as for the present, hence the particommerce, and as you are already Register of Hongkong Companies withheld from the enemy for a Bill which

was shortly to bers owing allegiance to other sure such being the came in ular excisions which you will aware Mr. H. Rss acts as your In the opinion of the Committes substantial period after the de-bare ita second reading. then the British fig bat whom fatars. It would also have the bave noticed in the Report. representative on this Council in a uniform measure should be in claration of peace. The vents That Bill went some way towards we are glad to have with us to good foot of

Thanks to the ready financial London.

Be attends the confer stituted for all Companies opers of the last year have only served granting what they were suking make dus allowance for that point. response from members the Comences and while voicing your ting in Hongkong, and for all Com-to strengthen rather than mitigate for, but it did not go far enough. The proposal which is put before British Chambers to send their mittee have been enabled to bring views as opportunis a coeur or call pantes operating in Chine con- the views on this point expressed 13 provided that all trade marks you appeals to the outgoing Dom-Cosition wh into effect the scholarships insti- for expression, he also keeps us trolled from some part of H.M. by Mr Landale, the Chairman at and the good-will attaching to mittee as an opportune measure they had considered inadviable; communications which hitherto tuted as a memorial in rememb: posted regarding the many import Dominions.

last year's meeting. During the ance of our respected fate Chair-ant questions arising at home man, Mr Beweil, and three which affret the Colony's inter at the last Annual Meeting, have developed which will figure main in the hands of the Enemy If the resolution is carried it tion that difference would be

In response to the request mads past few weeks stirring events them, should for the present re- and they support its introduction. By the amending of the regula scholars from Quest's College are eats in particular, as well as others Chinese Language School has been in future history, and they mark Custodian. It did not provide will be a matter for considera. Zinnsoon ry on that account. new benefitting therefrom at the on Imperial matters generally. I successfully instituted with Dr. decided stages in the progress of that such trade marks should tion for the incoming. Committee Mr. Watson seconded and she University where we hope thes am sure you will support the Paarse as the Director in charge, the Allied Powers towards victory. never be returned to the to decide whether further stepe will have a successful career. pression of appreciation of Hr Considering that the school wa (Applause.)

Boss'a galuable work in this oco-started in the stress of war time ce regard the present Anglo- reason he

We may with every confiden- enemy, if for some unknown are desirable to take to meet the During the year the develop nection which the Committee when business staffs are depleted French advance as affective pro-within the Colony's gates again, the War, in relations betwe

sllowed new circumstances arising out agreed to, ment of mensuras against enemy bave conveyed to him. trade, as well as the levy of duties

and men's time subject also to the gress towards the centre of Bel- He hoped that matter would be Chamber, the British Go The Chamber received a requst claims of military duties, Da giam. In Russia the Revolution for purposes of revenue, led to ex from the Royal Colonial Institute Pearce and the 30 to 40 student has set up a demoorade Provi- deals with in an amendasent which and other Chambers of Co tension by Government of export to co-operate on behalf of legislaars to be congratulated on the pro- sional Government with the de would be proposed at the second With these remarks I would re Holyoak wangirpo and import permit procedure, and lon to confine as far as practie gross of the school. The Brst elaclared intention of mare vigorous reading. He would like to make commend a favourable hearing to Mr. G. Making In this connection, I would so able in the public interest Govern started with Cantonese on the 2nd prosecution of the war, while one comment in passing and that the resolution to be put before you the Chambe knowledge the help accorded by ment orders to British firms. This November last, and Dr. Fear is Chius like the United States has was that he thought the time had. The shove resolution was then Dodwal Me Hulphison, the Superin was put forwards with a view b'aiready able to report steady peg. now navazed diplomatic relation commo

rit proposed by Mr. Goggia, whe Chairman,

Lers the bulk of theabject matter,

in this matter.

your Committee. It

evar

resolution

*sariusing other

New Chairman,

At nagbiequent, meeting,

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