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HONGKONG TRADE.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MEETING.

CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW 01924.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1925.

The notes convening the meet.

ditions in the North

soon be reflected here.

Piracy Prevention.

the

Now

may hope in the not very distant futuro to have the benefit of wen-

with the Government that the most urgent of all the proposed works

service between Jubilee Street, a vehicular and passenger ferry

Hongkong, and Jordan Road, Kow-

Mr. O. H. W. Kow), David your attention to the fact that the by D'Agullar in some cases in from who have been requested to co-opt Bassoon and Co., Ltd.,

(Mr. increase of trade has been mainly one to three minutes of the time members of the commercial and C. Ezru), Shiu on Steamships Co., in respect of imports which are they were handed in, (Applause). shipping community likely to be Ltd., (Mr. T. N. Chun) nearly ten millions sterling in ex-

Storm Warnings.

able to render special assistance H. Skott and Co. (Mr. G. G cess of exports. This I think you

the order in Satisfactory progress has also in advising as to Worton). Union Insurance Socioty will agree indientes that goods are

which the various schemes detailed of Canton, Ltd. (Mr. Paying in public and private go-to be recorded in regard to

in the Report should be under- Lauder, Harry Wicking and Co. downs; they are still held in bulk, storm warning service. Manila

taken. Your Committee agreog Mr. J. Owen Hughes) and Wilkin and, owing to the disturbed stated Sikawel warnings are The annual general meeting of son and Grist. Air. D. H. Blaa) of the interior, have not gone into being broadensted immediately on the Hongkong General Chamber of Caminaree AS JAP held yesterdaying having been read the chairman consumption. It is useless to ex-receipt so that mariners in those formation as to weather conditions afternet in the old Chamber of proposed the adoption of the report pect any improvement until the waters have the benefits of in

political altuation approaches more Commerce route at the City Hall, and seconats. In so doing ho sa nearly to the normal, and existing over a wide area when typhoonsoon, and I am glad to be able to

The Secretary read the notice

You will note also It was largely attended. The chair

conditions point to the need for are forming. was ovenpied by Mr. Jf Owen convening the meeting.

continued cautious trading in the that the project for the catablish-announce that the necessary rot clamation work is to be proceeded The Chairman said: Gentlemen,

ment of a meteorological station Hugh the following: members

Nevertheless, immediate future.

with and that almost immediately of the enmmittee supported him.-the Report which has been in your

of China by this Chamber, appears to be nation will facilitate the rapid and

this acklitional means of communi Mr. G. M. Young (Vice Chigung), hands for some days gives such a one may hope that the better con- on the Pratas Shoal, so long urged Hon. Mr. P. II. Holyoak, Hon. clear, concise and interesting ac-.

may the eve of accomplishment, and we

melent transport of goods and Mr. A. O, ang, Mr. A. I. Harlow, count of the Chamber's work dur-since the turn of the year

contribute toward the amelioration Mr. B. 1. F. Beith, Mr. W. II.

ing the past year that I am sure Bell, Mr. Paul Lauder, Mr. J. A.

of housing diffulties. (Applause).

We all regret that health ren-. Plutiner, Mr. P. G. Well, Unpt. will have received your special!

sons prevent Mr. Duncan from .. Bennett M. C. and attention, so that it will not be Comm.

three years, continue earnestly to co-operate intend the carrying into effect of tary.j

The following members of detailed review, althe igh it is no for the last twe or the Chamber were also present. I doubt expected that some comment and I am glad to be able to state with the Observatory by sending Some at least, of the great pro- chair that there is at last some prospect weather observations from what gramme of works he has outlined. Messrs. . M. Alves and Co. should be made from this Mr. 3. M. Alers), Araboid and Co. upon some of the more important of the provision of the increased ever part of the Ching Seas they Anticipating what I

doubt will be your wishes, the at ber has consi-tently pressed for will be able to claim that all that Petroh-um Co. (S. C. L. (Mr.the Committee. I am

Memis humanly possible is done to to Mr. Duncan expressing cordial W. II. He and Mr. H. F. Bunje), members and all those who, in years past. (Applause). Mrs. Bailes, W. S. and Co.,different parts of the world.bers of the Chamber are greatly minimise the risk to life and ships appreciation of his excellent work

the Shipping Sabby the destructive

in connection with the Harbour tad. (Mr. W. S. Boules), The Bank erive the Report of the Chamber indebted to

typhoon visitations. During the and regret at his departure and Line. Ltd. (Mr. .\. Gerial, will fully appreciate the improved! Committee for much time unself- Botelho Bros. Mr. P. V. Botelho, method of is presentation, for ishly given towards unravellin year the Chamber issued an appeal the reason for it. (Applause).

Canton Harbour. Moss. Bradley and Ch. Jasvistel we ter much indebted to th..this admittedly difficult problem to mariners which, with the kind!

It will be within your recollection) (Mr. 4. A. Plommer and Mr. K. S:Secretary. By means of this sum-

that the Senior Naval Officer, Westcuperation of Harbour Masters You will note from the Report British American

and Chamber of Commerce, was that progress has been made with marg the general convenience Tobares Co. Chiun, Ltd. (Mr.served, and the ent of printing is River Patrols, reporting na to the distributed in all the ports from scheme for the improvement of F. A. Perry, Batterfield substantially reduced, while at the river apart from the coastal pro Tientsin in the North to Sing the approaches to Canton Har- Swire, Mr. G. M. Young and Mr. S. S. Brown.). Carlowitz same time the Resort containstem, has advised that "if another

ther reports be made regularly to dition, are. a serious handicap to Cu.. Central Agency, Ltd. r. ueb additional material of value five armed launches were provided pore in the South, urging that wea.bour which, in their present con As the carrying of large armed guards the Observatory by ships fitted with the trade and shipping of both bath here and overseas.

and sailing in conveys could be wireless, and I take this

Hongkong and Canton. C. Walineri, China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co, Luplause). (Mr. H. 5. Bennett), Messrs. Chun

ther reports from a position right The alarming recruilescence of in the track of most of the C. St. C. Ingham (co-Decessary for me to detain you piracy in South China has been the typhoons which japted) and Mr. M. F. Key (dvere, this afternoon with any long and theme of speeches from this chair Colony. Then, provided marinera remaining fi the Colony to super

approach

the

have πα

Call and inspect those at the Ltd. Mr. It. P. Dati, Axintie Datters which have come before naval patrols for which the Channay happen to be in, Hongkong,Committee has addressed a lotter.

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of the bridge and engine room." happens that only ships at sen are most urgent work. IT. N. Chau: Commercial Unionault the whole of the correspon-understand that the Government in a position to give reliable

The Piece Goods Trade, At the Office have forwarded these represent data from which the probable traek Assurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. S.dence on any subject is always at

Opportunity was taken during Fits, Connell Bros, and Co. liberty to do so

Deacups, wxcept, of course, in the case of tiens to the authorities at home of a typhoon may

be deduced.the year to obtain the reaffirmation (Mr. A. M. Horder).

urging that the Lords Com-

by firms interested in pieco goods confidential

Harbour Development. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton), Dickson, correspondenes of a

of their continued adherence to Parker and Co., Ltd. (Mr. J. N. nature to which free access is not missioners of the Admiralty should,

in the interests of British trade The important and comprehen- undertakings trade only on a Parker) Dodwell and Co., Ltd. (Mr. always possible.

and prestige so strengthen the sive Report by Mr. John Duncan, strict cash basis, and, in regard T. G. Wenl and Mr. D. Taylor),

aval forces here as to provide for the Port Engineer, on the con- to fancy plece goads, to observe the standard form of the establishment of a systent of mercial development of the Port loyally patrols adequate to safeguard is at prescut being carefully con- contract agreed with the Chinese

I am uidered by the Shipping Committee (Continued on Page 5.) ships from external attack. glad to be able to add that we are assured of the fullest sympathy and support of the Naval Author-

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It shows the Chamber to be in n

Gerin Brevard and Co. (Mr. C. S. Rossclet), Gibb, Livingston and satisfactory Onancial position with Co., Ltd. (Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang), an increasing membership, amount- Gilman and Co., Ltd. (Mr. Ing at the 81st December to 164 Miskin), T. A. Gregory, and arms and 15 individual members.ties here, and to them and to the Mr. H. Gregory), Griffith, T. B.The only adverse circumstance Government I tender the Cham- Ltd. (Mr. P. A. Tison), Handel the continued defielt on the Chi-

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Wireless Communication. You will note that the question

need

has

3. 1, Haverkamp). Holland China regrettable lack of support receiv-| Trading Co. (Mr. A. W. vaned from the majority of local firms. Andel Halyonk, Massey and Co. A few years ago there was keen of wireless communication 1. (Hon. Mr. P. H. Hatsune),realisation of the

been very much to the fore this --- for Hongkong. Canton al Marso

quaintance with the Chinese Lan-year. The progress made towards Steninbant Co., Ltd. (Mr, J. Arnold), Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd. guage, but I am afraid there is equipping Hongkong with wireless tendency nowadays to neglect this facilities worthy of its importance Mr. S. Blackburn). Hongkong important study.

amongst the world's great purt- is described in some detail in the Eletric Co., Ltd. Mr. F. L

Obituary. Marsh, Hongkong and Shanghai)

your hands.! Reference will be found in the record which is in Entels, Ltd. Mr. J. Bartlindorew). Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Report to the lamented deaths of With land lines into China sub- continual interruption, thejected to Gi Corporation (Mr. A. B. Turtoni,two prominent members Hongkong Tramways Ltd. (Mr. Chamber, Mr. A. R. Lowe and Mr. D'Aguilar, for the greater part of

A. K.A. G. Stephen. I shall be PX- C. F. Bellamy and Mr. Henderson, W, 6. Humphreys, pressing the feelings of all mem- te whole and Co. Mr. A. D. Humphr yet, bers-and indeed ol Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., community-in giving public ex- Tal. (E. P. Aurot), Kailan Mining pression to our sets of loss in Administration (Mr. C. A. Peel, their untimely demise. They were Keller, Kern and Co., Ltd. Mr.both men of wise counsel and H. Kern, Liverpool and Lomdan great public spirit. and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd.

Condition of Trade,

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the year has been the only means of communication with Canton and. Swatow and in that respect alone. has been invaluable, apart from the ever-increasing ship-to-shore trattic, though there is still roum for marked improvement. You will note that the messages handled have increased from 10 or 11 thou- sand to 23,000. The Chamberi owes its thanks to Mr. King, tau Government Electrical Engineer,

shown in this and other branches.

ceive the full measure of support which his.results justify and the CAD-

(Mr. W. S. Dison, W. R. Loxley. It is expeeled that at this meet- and Co. ¡Mr. W. L. Pattenden),ing something should be said as Mackinnon, Mackenzie and Co. to the state of trade daring the Hoo. Mr. A. 0, Lang, J. year under review. It may fairly for the energy and zeal he has Manners und Co., Ltd. Mr. S. be stated that 1024 has been | Hidden), Marconi International notorious as the most disappoint of his work, and 1 hope he will re-

Muring Communication Co., Ltd.ing your within living to

Mr. A. Chesterton). Maxim

The hopes expre-sed by my im- and Co. (Mr. J.

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plause). Mr. Wong ikut, Nam Hing conditions in South China bayo Only this mouth à letter was re- Yuen Hong. Mr. II. T. Wons. Netherlands Trading Society. Mr. gone from bad to worse, with in-ceived from the Indo-Ching Steam recording Navigation Company W. H. Groskamp, New Zealand evitable reactions upon the prox- Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. E. C. perity of Hongkong. You will note with sati faction good work on the part of Cape D'Aguilar Station, | Dun), Pentrouth and Co. (Mr. from the summary of the

the distance C. 1. Marcely, P. M. Pinguet, and statistics given on page 70 of the both as regards promptitude in Co, Mr. P. M, Pinguet Robertson. Report that the total trade of the receiving and Wilson and Co. (Mr. G. W. Sewell Colony has actually shown an in which communication was effected, . M. da Rocha, and Co. (Mr. crease, in spite of the fact-which amely, about 1,000 miles away, J. M. da Rocha, Ross, Alex. and I think no one will deny that the between here and Singapore. The Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. 8. D. Couslandi, experience of firms hus, been inost vessel was the 8.5. "Kutsang" and Rudolf, Wolff and Kew, Ltd. disappointing. But I would draw her messages were acknowledged.

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