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POSITION IN CHINA.

The following report from the Bird of Truie Jemtual is by 11. M. Consui-General at

Tientsin.

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY. - PRIL 2 1920

THE "DILWARA.”

IN COLLISION AT WOOSUNG.

On April 13 the a. Dilwara collided with the Japanese Fukaichi Marn when' clearing Woosung break water. It was

foggy at the time of the collision and apparently, the Japanese vessel had just hova up anchor preparatory to entering the Whangpoo

The Dilwara

Was outward bound for London via Mediter ranean porta and sustained slight) damage to her port side nearly amidships. She was immediately brought back to Shanghai after the collision and came alongside the Associated wharf, Posting. and the cargo WAN shifted in order to give the vessel a list in order to allow repairs to ba male to the damaged plates. The Japanese vessel was only slightly damaged, a small hole being made at the point where her anchors were driven in by the force of impact with the 'Dilwara.

and distribentes the gods more directly to the ultimate consumer under constant supervision in the interests of the producer. It is thus a compromise between the old method of simply appointing a Shanghai firm as agent and the short-circuiting" method that is much discussed at present, i.2. eliminating all foreign middle MERCHANT MARINE. }men and dealing with the native

merchant.

CHINESE MERCHANTS AND PIRELT DEALINU

CHINÁ COAST CHANGES.

The expression of the views of local British merchants regarding the trading methods of Home firms has not only attracted the

Captain F. Newcomb, from attention of the Association of

leave, has gone master. Woosung. Electric and Allied Manu- There is no doubt that the faptain J. Meathrel, of the Woo facturers, who have asked for a Chinese are taking an increasing sung, has gone master, Ngankin special report on their parli-interest in direct business with Captain J, Ondney, of the cular line of business, bet foreign countries, and that the Sankin, is on reserve. there are other indications of a days are over when a foreign Mr. T. A. Nicholas, second growing interest in the China merchant could realize a lane officer in Peking, is on reserve. Market, such as the proposed cam-profit an every deal without effort, M. F. W. Potter. from reserve. missions to investigate the pizce- and puickly amass a large for has gone second officer, Hsin goods and mator-car trade pro tune out of all proportion to his Peking. spects. It is only by a personal contribution towards the develop- rivit of a competent representativement of trade.

Mr. E. Digenunese, supernum- erary second officer. L'hungking. has resigned.

that such organisations as that The number of Chinese who mentioned above can get a real have received a foreign edura- Mr. G. V. Yastrebon has been idea of the existing conditions in either in China or abroad, appointed supernumerary second which they told found a plan of is already considerable, and is officer. Chungking campaign and enter on the bust-bound to increase very much Mr. E. V. Bishop, from reserve. 'ness adequately.

during the next few years; and has gone acting chief offcer, while current ideas of what such | Esang. Mr. K. Fox. chief education can accomplish are officer Esang. has gone chief| rather unduly optimistic, it is officer, Wingsang.

REPRESENTATION Fir MANU

FACTURERS. The question of the British manufacturers in China has been alsa mach discussed for one time past. The old theory that the existing British firms already carry so many agencies that they cannot adequately represent any more, is, to iS certain extent, fe of present conditions. One large Brities firm, for instance, has a piece goods

men are

Pre-

only natural that thinking Mr. G. H. Mayne, from reserve, Chinese >hould demand alhas gone chief officer, Kiangya

Mr. A: P. Goldawyk, second larger share of control over their own trade. For instance, it Officer, Hsinchi, bas gone second has been reported that a number officer, Haean. of young

Mr. A. Tollefsen, second officer. sent studying foreign banking.Haean, has gone acting chief methods (apparently with an

officer, same ship. American professor of one of the local colleges) with a view to (continuing their studies abroari

and ultimately opening branche-| for its import manager, who obviously has neither the Chinese banks in foreign en time or qualifications for dealing adequately with the hundred and one other agencies held by the firm.

expert

Mr. C Wand. from leave, has one chief officer. Kwangchi.

Captain G. H. Wilkins. of the Nancy Moller, has gone master. Ralph Moller.

tries. Another indication of the Mr. G. Nesbitt has signed enj

the same tendenry is com-chief officer. Ralph Moller. Mr. pradores' scheme For trading. Freiman has signed on super with Germany, referred to beloz numerars. Ralphs Moller. Mr. A. II. Green has signed on chief Summing up. however. This state of affairs is due to

engineer, Ralph Moller.. Mr. J.kr | ta said that while Griffin has signed on third eng two long-existing causes, viz.. the must

the tendence towards direct inver. Ralph, Maller-Shipping policy of offering a general azerice

is increasing to a large firm in Shanghai, and trading

ant Engineering, assuming that it can then te bit must be watched and taken intel to look after itself; and, secondly, consideration, the time is not get the

unaccommodating ripe for it as usual

policy adopted on such qu ciple.

tions 23 stocks and credits.

II more liberal view were taken

by the manufacturer or exporter

a general prin-

OVERCOMING INFLUENZA.

GERMAN EFFORTS.

Signe are not wanting of at

it would be ea- for the firm totempts on the part of Germans to increase their staff sufficiently to develop the full potentialities of resuscitate their trade in this the business. If, on the other distric: by various means and under different disguises. More hand, it were not adequately developed, it is the obrious dutyan na British firm has received

of the manufacturer interested to have a travelling inspector who could, if satisfied of the negligence or incompetence of one agent, transfer the agency to another.

NECESSITY FOR DECENTRALIZATION."

During the September quarter representatives of two combina-

HOW AFTER-EFFECTS ARE DISPELLED

The most serious difficulty that confronts all who fall victims of influenza is the problem of rid proposals from pre-wat CUTTER diag their systems of the after. pondents in Germany to re- jeffects of the diacase. Even in

His

nie brsiness relations on the those cases where the attack is me footing as before: and an light, the aftereffects are obstinate application was even received by and severe. Normally bright and Majesty's Consul-General | cheerful people become depressed from a German prisoner-of-war and melanéboly, their hair falls in Japan for a recommendation out, food causes distress and sleep to a British firm in Tientsin who is broken and unrestful. They might require his services as an develop "nerves" and pudden

noises startle them. expert in local produce.

American

The blood is the body's most Another form assumed by the tions of British manufacturers same movement is the open against disease, and, when the dependable weapon in the fight bave visited this port, and while ing of a branch they differed in regard to their firm with Teutonic

enemy is as violent as influenza name the blood generally becomes spent views as to the best method, they and

local representative of 2 were in agreement as to the doubtful nationality. This firm and impure.

No time should be lost in necessity for decentralization has recently made an application from Shanghai. of these. for appointment as the local substrengthening the system, and at one-inferested in steel and agent af a British insurance com-

this times reliable bloodbuilder other metals and alloys, wire pany to deal with Chinese bus such as Dr. Williams' pink pills rope. beltings, and packings-hasiness.

ppointed different local firms

is the best remedy for regaining health Dr. Williams' pink pills But the most interesting decontain the necessary elements: as agents for each of these com-velopment is the formation of a that go towards increasing and modities, and white he bimself proposes to spend six months of organization of ex-compradores of enriching the blood supply, and ex-enemy firms to deal directly while they are doing this the each year in the Far East, two of with Germany. It is reported that starved nerves are fed and toned which will be in China, he has a there is plenty of capital behind up by the new blood. At the

· permanent representative in this movement, and that the in-same time the tonic properties of Shanghai to make arrangements tention is to export egg products, these pills strengthen the stom-

beans, and other foodstuffs ach, and make digestion easy. to Germany in return for needles!

for applying the requirements

of autport agents, and also to pay periodical visits

*** inspection.

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BASKET BALL.

AMERICAN TEAM WINS LEAGUE.

The final of the series of games

scored 49 points for his team. while Mr. Sling, captain of the University team, scored all the points to the credit of his team. The game was played in the Chinese Y.M.C.A. gymnasium

The final standing of the

ners of the Shield)... 16 points.

If you are suffering from the in the Hongkong Basket Ball League is as follows:-- and dyes. Owing to difficulties of after-effects-of-invents, or are Longue was played last evening American &C. (win exchange it is intended to transact in weak health owing to any by the American A. abd For the present this would business on a harter basis and other cause traceable to impure Univerity B. the University's South f bins &.C. appear to be the best possible through the medium of a firm in watery blood or disordered nerves first team, resulting in a win for U.S.S. Heleas system. It utilizes the existing Holland. The difficulties in the NOW is time to begin Dr. Wil-, the former by the score of 65 to University "B" facilities for trade possessed by way of carrying out this idea are liams pink pills for pale people. 12. At half-time it was only 29 Coinese Y.M.C.A. fürms long established in a par-vary considerable and do not They are obtainable from drug, to 12.

Hoular locality, and all their appear to have been folly realized, gists everywhere, or post free.vidently became played out LR.C...

The Varsity players Queen's Red knowledge of local conditions though it is said that one large one bottle for $1.50, six for $8, during the last half, with die University "A" and goodwill, and at the same consignment has already gone from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.

astrous results. Mr. Routh, Queen's White the eliminates one middleman forward.

96 Szechuen Road, Shanghai. captain of the American teanf,}

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