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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY. APRIL 7. 1921.

ECONOMIC RESOURCES

OF HONGKONG.

Some Interesting Reports.

From the Hon. Colonial Secre- tary we have received copies of the reports of the various sub- committees of the Commission appointed to enquire into and; report upon the Economic Res- ources of the Colony. Below we give some of the conclusions) reched

By far the longest, report is that of the Factory and Home and Cot. tege Industries Sub-Committer presided over by Sir Robert Hol Tung. The documenta include re- pert with minutes of proceedings, appendices and lustrated memo. rande on Sericulture, Pig-breeding. Tuberco, Cotton, Fruit and Veget. Able Growing.

The report of the Tourist Sub- Cominittee is next in size. Then there are those of the Suh.Com. [mittees on Mining and Minerals, Shipping and Shipbuilding, Fisheries, a memorandum by Sic Paul Chater on Land Development in the Colony, and one by Sir Robert Ho Tang on the Salt lodustry as carried on in the New Territory. The full list of members of the Commission is not) given. The personnel has been altered considerably by departures Bud deaths since the Commission este into being. Led by Sir Robert Ha Tung. Sir Paul Chater, Hon. Mr Juhu Johnston, Hon. Mr E. V. D. Parr, the late Mr D. K Moss and others, the Commissioners have enquired eonscientiously Ed | publie-spiritedly and deserve the thanks of a whme interests are

{ bound up in the Colony. Whether! they have achieved much and what i (results may be expected to follow we must leave until we have bud n hetter opportunity of studying their conclusions,

FACTOCARS AND HOME AND

COTTAGE INDUSTRIES,

This report gives lists of indus- tries end much information con cerning them. It has been respon sible for much of the delay in recommendations presenting the

due to the breaking up of the sub-committee by departures, dis inclination of factory managements nud Chinese generally to give in. formation and indisposition of the Chairman. Alsa the blocks for the lustrations luvi to be made outsole The Gelony.

in all, the sub-commiter found a industries under European con roland 143 under Chner anstrol Only about half of both classes (17 nd 92 repled to inquiries. The report estimates that $36cHUDOR

not including reserve petal is invested in European connen- and (souro $17,500),189) an Claines Thu figures, however, are very imm plete. The Chinese shipyards an ¡not included, and it is regretted that so many Europear owners would not afford the information webed for.

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vided for live stock at those stations receiving such for carriage to Yaumati and Hongkong; and

Cotton-Nothing can be lost by the removal of the Farm to larger, (e) That pens. and sheds be pro- Smaller Chinose industries out trade formerly conducted in Hong- experiments being conducted with and for their purpose, better tracts plan of high rent, higher post of keng.

፡፡ view to demonstrating the of land in the New Territory. | living mod of raw materal. Lapan-1 Garages. For the trade of feasibility of successful cotton These, Gentlemen, are a few ese competition is said to be motor-car assembling and repair-cultivation on the mainland. The suggestions I wish to put forward factor against the development ofine to be conducted remunerative-hosiery trade is increasing by dealing with the subject of the (f) That freightage on rice-bran loend knitting factores. Also it isyaniderate house-rent is a first leaps and bounds, and it behoves development of the Colony's complained that delivers ut inwensential. At presen: accommoda-the Government to foster this in-, resources, and Lfeul confident that Imati cinis from foreign firms is ination for garages within the City dustry by affording the means for were building sites prepared at I to get when the innket rises, while limits is prohibitive. It has been supplying the raw material re

seope of

the Sub-Committee PAWTH

We are obliged to skip imela other information gleaned.

Recutitaendations...

dat

of

be reduced to the minimum possible.

When the time arrives for the

the places 1 have indicated, and Government to appoint a Cattle or

purchasers.

Silk.

the authorities in Hongkong to ves and a complete course, including there exists a very large areal to the New Territories to carry ment a special European Official

$250.

the

I wish it falls goals are formed on pointed out to us that chauffeurs'quired by the trade. The star-more particularly in the Kennedy Farm Inspector, the suggestion bayers, las is a question wages in Hongkong are maintaining of condurreiai morally outside the

a new Cotton MIH with Town and Yaumati districts, they might be considered for the award 2 rate disproportionate to Chinese capital is mooted. All would find ready purchasers at of small money. prizes to be that ruling in Shanghai. Whether that its promoters desire is the good prices: whereas they will offered for the best sow or hog or local conditions will warrant ability to obtain cheap colton, in- remain practically unsaleable if a whole family of pigs in every substantial reduction in these dependent of cotton supplies by the preparation of the sites de district, or a group of villages. t the Sub-Committee's wares, the Traffic Sub-Department foreign interests inimical to local volve upon any prospective The Inspector should act as the

a the Police Department will be industry development.

adjudicator. This may act as an Brietly, they are:

more competent to express ર Some less interesting items are

incentive to improve the breed of [omitted. Labour--Growing cost of labour (definite opinion. Juust be recognised.

At the same time the training

The memorandum an sericulture pigs in the New Territories, Land Development.

tells us something of Lady Ho

This report is also finely Rent. High rent is a serious of Chinese chauffeurs, as suggest- Sir Paul Chater outlines Tung's efforts in that connection

illustrated. obstacle. Canton bus a decideded, under Police direction is well schemes for big reclamations at near Sheung Shui, Tha pamphlet

Fruit and Vegetable Growing. advantage, which will ingrense with worthy consideration. A Kennedy Town and North Point, is excellently illustrated. stable Governmerit,

In this connection the Govern- I behovescourse of instruction for chauf-He adds.---

It is recommended that the natives of ment is asked to attack to the feurs in driving alone costs $160,| On the other side of the island Shun Tak be encouraged to come Botanical and Forestry Depart- carefully watch the situation.

Buildings-Restrictions should, mechanical instruction, cannot be immediately heyond Yaumati and on af possible, be relaxed to attract in. obtained unless on

their industries, that capital with necessary technical payment of stretching on both sides of the be advanced to small families to knowledge to give free advice. dustries to the Colony.

main road up to the village of make Shibuilding, Small Chinese Salt-It has been demonstrated Mong-kok-taui, capable of being adviser be engaged to assist in department can render invaluable a start, that an expert Sir Robert Ho Tung says: This yards should be afforded facilities that the Salt Industry has ceased easily filled in by the cutting down technical matters and in soil im-services in assisting vegetable in continue their trade if diepus to be a at all hours.

profitable trade in the of the surrounding hills, sessed of their present foreshore districts of the New Territory.

and provement. Also that Hongkong's growers. In view of the high Clean, Delicious & Appelising. rights by reason of any reclamation

which, when done, would add to human manure, now sold to Can-world prices for cane sugar and Onco Tried Always Asked For.

Matches. We strongly urge the this neighbourhood several acres ton might be used in the New especially in the districts border. European Menus a far corfe at Offensive Trades.-Government effort at re-establishing the match

desirability of stimulating the of useful land.

Territories, and that Crown Renting on the British frontier in the All Hours. Teas, Ice Croam,

should define its policy with re-industry in the Colony, and to this south side of our Island has, upon improved lots.

For residential purposes the might be made less burdensome New Territory, sugar-cane grow Cold Drinks, Cakes, etc.. gard to the location of so-called and would point out the necessity to

ing has been greatly stimulated. Special Dining Room for dinner offensive trades.

now, remained practieally a

There can be no doubt that were. Frequent re-for a sympathetic consideration of dead letter; but in these days of parties, accommodating 40 per-movals have a detrimental effect any application for leases of motor-care, omnibuses and poten-

Pig Breeding.

the farmers in the New Territory sons,

with Drawing Room at- and may lead to driving out of Crown lands as well as building tial tramways, giving rapid and cludes:

The Pig Breeding report con- to be urged to grow the more re- tached.

business of persons presently convenants and restrictions.. In easy access to and from the busi- (a) That profitable pig-breeding sweet potatoes and pea-nute, they munerative crop in addition to connection with the match industryness centres, the day is not far Cleansing It will be an advan-we suggest that the Botanical and distant when the many excellent

is practicable within the New will eventually reap the benefit of Territories. of all kinds, especially for ship-C. E. WARREN & COtage if, when the Sanitary Depart Forestry Department might con-building sites to be obtained on (b) That a

their labour and enterprise. Their ment carries out its periodicalsider the expediency of planting this side of the island will be

cross of an English enterprise must, however, be house-cleansing and lime-wash suitable timber for match wood taken up, and homes where one

white boar and a Chinese stimulated by Government action |ing, regard is had to

black sow is the most desir and that action might take the the con- and boxos in connection with its may enjoy the benefit of the south-

able breed. venience of factories so as to re-afforestation plans in the

form of material assistance. duce to a minimum the disturb-future.

near ern breezes during the hot sum-(e) That ample grazing field pro- In the opinion of the Chinese

mer months will there be estab

motes strength and vigour in is believed that material Kesista ance of the ordinary working of) the same.

Silk.--The value of soriculture liehed. At present much of this,

the pigs.

ance might be given to the fruit, cannot be ever-estimated, and we land that I have in mind is oc- That adequate railway trans- and vegetable gardenerk. If the Canton's Competition-Because endorse the Chairman's recom-cupied by our Dairy Farm, but it Canton can build cheaper, it has mondations set out in detail.

port facilities should "be railway, and ferry charges for may be made easily available by

provided.

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