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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. - THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1923.

CHINESE BUSINESS.

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Yearly Report.

Chinese trade in Hongkong last year was anything but good, e- cording to the annual report com.. piled by Mr, Ip Lan chuen, Secretary of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, just pre- sented for the information of

the marcantile community. The report is in Chinese and deals briefly with the most important branches of business in the Colony, The introductory remarks men. tiun the disastrous effects to Chi- nese trade, particularly of Hwang sung province, from the frequent political sterms in Chins in recent years. By reason of the fact that Hongkong is the leading commer- cial port in South China and has important trade connections with: Kwangtung, local trade has suffer- ed considerably since the establish- ment of the Eepublican Govern-i ment in Chiza. I has been in-! volved in every one of the constant political upheavals which have marked the existence of the com paratively young Republic.

The beginning of the year under review saw the big strike, which lasted several months, affecting al- all kinds of trade in

most

SUMMER DRESS GOODS breath of trade. Matters did not

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improve at the end of the strike in fact they were aggravated by the political narest which broke! out twice at Canton. In Cap. top last year, it need hardly be said that ant one single branch of business prospered, and Hongkong was not much better off.

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Of local business houses, about seventy per cent lost money, twenty per cent bad fair returns, and about ten per cent actually reaped good profits. The preamble concludes by exhorting business mes to do their level best this rear to secure the maintenance of trade. Principal Trades. We publish below report of the principal trades:

Rice-Dealers with Annam måde good profits: merchants with con- nections with Tonkin had fair re- turns, while local retailers Lüfter ly badly. The export business in grave danger of collapse. owing to the fact that places which have hitherto obtained sup- plies through Hongkong have bezuo to deal direct with "the producing centres.

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In the eleventh and twelfth moons things brightened up a little. when the quotations increased: but what little profits were made as a result were not sufficient to cover the losses in the slack mooths. The majority of beal dealers suffer ed losses,

Banking. This was the only bright spot is the year's trade. Three of four banks registered about

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE MAY DAY DEMONSTRATION,

London, May 2

A procession of May Day demonstrators visited the Japanese, Embassy, where a deputation presented a copy of the resolution adopted in Hyde Park. Subsequently the men's leader announced that the Ambassador was not present, but the Embassy promised a reply, which would be submitted to the workers ca Sunday.

Another member of the deputation declared that the Embassy. intimated that the matter could not be discussed on the ground calculated to disturb harmonious that such procedure was relations. The speaker said that harmonious relations between organised labour of Britain and the Japanese Government were impossible until the latter withdrew troops from Russian territory.

The proceeding were orderly throughout;

The Morning Post, deriding the demonstration outside the Japanese Embassy with regard to Saghalien, declares that the name of British Labour was taken in vain by a gang of aliens who agents in Britain. it hopes the are. Bolshevik Government Japanese Government will understand that the demonstration is an organised lie and fraudulent representation, and that the Bri- tish working man knows and cares nothing for the question at issue.

FRANCE AND TURKEY.

London. May 2. Frane-Turkish relations are becoming distinctly unfriendly. reuter's correspondent at Constantinople says that the French Charge d'Affairs, in a communication to Adnan Bey, the Civil Governor, warna him of the possible grave consequences of the concentration of troops on the Syrian frontier and points out that France will be compelled to take precautionary military measures."

Paris, May 2

In a bitter outburst, Raouf Bey. President of the Council of Commissaries, who, in discussing the Franco-Turkish agreement negotiated with Mr. Franklin Bouillea, denied that Turkish policy has changed, and charged France with not exhibiting the goodwill which Turkey expected from the agreement.

Constantinople. Mar 2.

The French Charge d'Affaires has handed a note to the Tur- kish Government declaring that unless concentrations of Turkish troops on the Syrian frontier are immediately withdrawn France will abandon the Laussane Conference.

THE ARREST OF VON BOEHLEN.

Berlin. Mar 2.

Herr Krupp von Boehlen has been lodged in Werden military shooting incident at Essen on Easter Saturday, wherein his respon prison. It is stated that he has insufficiently explained the serious

thirteen other Krupp directors, who are sibility is involved. He will probably be tried on 4th May with indicted on charges of endangering the safety of the occupation troops, which offence is punishable by death, and of inciting to commit public acts of violence. Six of the indicted directors have departed from the Rahr to avoid arrest.

SINGAPORE AS A NAVAL BASE

London, May 2

IF

At the conclusion of the debate on the Naval vote for Singa pore, Mr. Lambert mored his amendment for reduction of the vote as a protest against the expenditure on Singapore. The long de- bate was then wound up.

Mr. Amery said we were at present helpless in Far Eastern waters and dependent upon the goodwill of a friendly Power. He denied that the scheme infringed the spirit of the Washington Treaty.

The amendment was rejected by 253 votes to 94 and the vote carried.

THE PROHIBITION LAW.

Washington, May 2. "Every agency at my command will be used to enforce the law without favour, partiality or distinction." With this firm declaration Mr. Dougherty announces the Government intention. after thirty days, to begin vigorously to enforce the Prohibition law against American and foreign ships carrying liquor within United States territorial limits.

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE.

Washington, May 2.

It is learned that President Harding does not intend to carry notes, and partly to the o a campaign in favour of American participation in the Court

opinion assert itself ca the issue." of International Justice, but is willing to let "deliberate public

turbulent state

of affairs 10

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the interior, which caused the people in Canton and other places to deposit their money with local banks, the year was a highly successful une. Indeed there was only coosolation for the twelve Shipping:-Business was very on stringency in the money mar-months was that there had been few bad owing to the increasing cost of ket at any time.

bad debts.

labour and for other reasons. Piecugoods.-Largely due to the Sugar. The prices were very

Live stock:-The strike at the interruption of import and export stable until the eleventh and beginning of the year stopped the caused by the resmen's strike, not twelfth moons, when there was an supply. The year was not satis. ane firen escaped lows up to the increase of 34 to $5 per picul.factory. tenth mocn. However, with the|Not one firm failed to make Import and Export firms.-As at eleventh moon prices in England money.

many other ports business was bad, uddenly increased and many Groundnuts: A fall of one Owing to the fact that not many firms were able to recoup them-thousand changs (10,000 Chinese firms had agents abroad ad- selves by disposing of accumulated fees)" was the description of the vices were generally unreliable. stocks at good prices.

extent of the decrease in business. The resuscitation of German firms Gold leaf: Comparatively speak-Foreigners lost all confidence in in Hongkong and neighbouring ing last year was not one third as the integrity of Chinese exporters places has been followed by keen: good as the preceding twelvejas a result of shipments being competition, which is Aure to months. The Straits Settlements, found in a mouldy and rotting state undercut trade. Many firms are Bangkuk, Anasm and India were on arrival at foreign ports.

in danger of closing down. formerly the chief consuming Nam Pak and Kau Pak Hongs. Countries. As a result of the low-With the exception of those price of the curamadity, the high carrying on rice and sugar busi cost of living and the increased ness, all firms suffered greatly, import duty at the above places. due to the unsettled conditions at Hongkong business suffered ex-Canton, the high rents and coat of tensively.

living and the general increase in expenditure.

Coal-There was keen competi. tion throughout the year. Business

Mostly Losses. Flour: There were more losers than profit makers. The import statistics showed that the supply was but fair. from America amounted to

Leather-The popularity of foot- 4,000,000 bags, and from Shanghai wear with rubber soles was chiefly and Australis 1,000,000 bags each. (responsible for unsatisfactory re- Gunny bage. So so was the turns. Not a few firms lost money. general report. After the tenth The Marriage Boom.

moon the price rose considerably,

Restaurants. To the marriage

YOKOHAMA DRÝ DOCKS. Receiving Ships Up to 20,000

Tons.

The Asano ary docks, which have been under construction at Hashimoto-cho, Kanagawa, Yoko, hams, have been completed and were formally opened recently. Mr. 8. Aasno, President of the Toya Kisen Ksiebs, was the chief speaker. A large number of shipping men in Yokohama at- tended the event..

The T.K.K freight ship Peayo thus helping dealers to tide overboom was attributed a successful / Maru entered one of the docks the difficulties of the preceding year. Cupid was particularly busy The docks are divided into two and will undergo repairs there. months.

Matal ware:-In striking con- in the last two or three months, a compartmente, each of which is mot surpassed. Have the doctor'trast with the beginning of the for nuptial ceremonies. All rea- feet deep. They are capable of this is said to be an unlucky year 672 feet long, 120 fest wide and 43 year, dealers enjoyed unusual-

taurants catering for marriage dia. ly good business during the last few months. Most firms nere made huge profits."

Boarding houses. The occa- showed creditable balance sheets.

Poultry:-Business

sional influx of refugees from Can bad. Two new lans, or wholesale ton and other places due to poli- depots, were. opened and keer tical turmoil resulted in good competition was experienced. The takings.

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