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BRITISH POLICY IN CHINA.

THE HONGKONG.. TELEGRAPH,

SPIRITED SPEECH BY H. E. THE GOVERNOR.

BOLSHEVIK BLUDGEON REALLY A BOOMERANG.

FAITH IN THE FUTURE.

At the annual meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, held in the City Hall, last evening, His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) delivered a spirited speech dealing mainly with British policy in China and the Bolshevik menace.

FRIDAY, APRIL. 29, 1927..

Unfortunately, this proved to I cannot leave this subject to an era of development and pros- be incorrect and it wa not without referring again to the aperity such as wo have not yet until October 10th that it was Sunning piracy. A brief account approached. But we are here to Iftad. Even then there was con- is given in the raport of the trade with China and what we siderable misgiving as to what officers' gallant attack on the specially desire and need are tho futuro hnd in store, but busi-pirates after they had obtained stable conditions in South China nens conditions have very

control and which resulted in the where merchants and others can materially improved since that recapture of the ship. This at follow their lawful avocations in time and there is more confidence tack was made against unknown safety and peace, and these we amongst the Chinese mer odds and carried out with splendid trust will be realized at an early chants. But the purely local sit-resource and daring." (Applause), date. uation in South Chinn has been The conduct of the officers and en- overshadowed by the developments gineers was in accordance with the in the Yangtsze Valley following highest traditions of the service on the success of the Nationalist and I wish to place on record the Government's Northern Expedi- Chamber's appreciation of their (Ap- magnificent achievement.

tion.

Their action on this occasion serves to illustrate what the officers and engineers

pre-

are

ut-

It is not my intention to dwellplause). on the political situation and the recent events which are fresh in the minds of us all, but I do wish to say how very much we appre-pared to do and would do in clated the action of His Majesty's defence of their ship when Government in sending out in the tacked by pirates if they were not sick of time a strong force to de- overwhelmed and disarmed before

they were

what aware Di fend the Settlement in Shanghai

taking place. against possible attack from any quarter. (Applause). The occur. renees

the last fow than justi-

of He declared that British policy in China nimed wholly and solely at security, freedom and equal opportunity for British trade and that weeks have more Britain would rejoice at the establishment of a strong, stable enlight-fied their policy and one hest- lates to think what would have ned, patriotic and ellicient Government of a re-unifled Chinn,

He also expressed the determination of the Hongkong Govern happened in. Shanghat if it had ment to have no Bolshevism here and also to protect. British coastwise been left to share the same fate shipping from being preyed upon by the plates of the Bias Bayas Nanking (Applause). district. In this last connexion he censured the authorities of Canton for their failure to take adequate steps.

The Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard resided, and supporting him were His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K. C. M. G.), Hon. Ir. A. C. Hines, Mr. W. 11. Bell,

CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW.

The Effects of the Boycott.

of its attack, but since the agree-

of the Hankow Cuncession the

will be formed,

Was

I have no further remarks to make and now bog to propose the adoption of the

Report and Statement of Accounts, and when this has been seconded I shall be pleased to answer to the best f my ability any question which members may desire to ask. (Ap- plause)..

SECONDER'S SPEECH.

Mr. Pattenden Emphasises Stability of the Colony.

VALUE OF PUBLICITY.

Mr. W. L. Putttonden seconded. Chamber's He said:-Your Excellency, Mr.

of

our oldest individual member, Mr.

H. Holyoak, and Mr. Ho Fook, who ever had the interests of the all men of outstanding ability,

Colony at heart. Their places|

will be hard to fill.

1

The Report. The annual report that has re- ently been circulated 4s, in the work of the Chamber. I opinion, a striking testimony tu

my

am

Chinese School,

With regard to the Chinese Language School, seven-Chairman and Gentlemen, we havej tren students have been in

at followed with close interest the tendance in the Beginner's Classable speech just delivered and, if in the course of the last twelve I may be permitted to do so, should -months. These numbers-here like to endorse the Chairman's

been reduced by the passing. Unity Among the Powers.

of remarks with regard to the honour, Great Britain was singled out students into the advanced class, felt by us all, in the presence of by the Red element as the object also by transfers to other ports, His Excellency at our annual so that the Beginners' Class at meeting this afternoon. His never ment was made for the rendition students. In the advanced Class Hongkong, which, as you, Sir,

the present, time contains Six failing interest in the trade amity has been directed at other the numbers have been as high as

ony exists, is deeply appreciated nationalities as well. The yield-15, but recently several certificates rightly state, is for which the Col- of proficiency were awarded and by all sections of the mercantile in to what were believed to be

the number of students now in nt- the aspirations of the Chinese

community. We feel with you, tendance is four As shan 19 r. L. J. Davies, Mr. Paul Lauder.

SHANGHAI DEFENCE.

people has so far been a complete these students have obtained cer- by the death of Sir Paul Chater,

Sir, the losses we have sustained; Ir. F. A. Perry, Mr. J. A. Plum-

failure. It is now evident to the The Chairman said-Your Ex-world at large that the spirit of

tificates a new Beginners' Class her, Mr. T. G. Weall, Capt. R. II. Campbell, M. C., Lieut.-Comdr. L celleney and Gentlemen. The Re-revelation which in running amok Pitcairn Jones, D. S. C., R.N., port and Statement of Accounts in China cannot be quietened just

As I think members generally are aware, the Chamber has beer nd Mr. M. F. Key (Secretary of have been in your hands for some by surrendering all the privileges le-thank to the invaluable he Chamber).

days and with your permission and rights acquired by Treaty, help of Dr. Pearce (as Director The following" Members were will follow the usual procedure and it is very satisfactory and

of Studies unti} last year) and of Han. Sir H. E. and take them as read. resent: The

encouraging to find the lowers the Hon. Mr. Kotewall (as In- ollock, K, C., Sir Robert Ho Tung,

to you, Sir, united in action in connexion with dependent Examiner)-to maia- wish to express Ir. B. M. Talati, Mr. Frank Austin, the great pleasure it gives to us the Nanking atrocities.

tain the Tanguage School sinee Since the foregoing was drafted, the year individual members) Mestra. J.Lo have you with us at this meet-

1924. A considerable the purpose for however, it has been most disap-number of members of commercial 1. Alves and Co., (Mr. J. M. Alves,ing. Trade is . V. Apgar and Co. Tad., Mr. D. which the Colony exists and it is pointing to hear that the Powers staffs have acquired, since then.

Cooper), Asiatic Petroleum Co. very gratifying to un that the are having difficulty in getting a sufficient knowledge of callad to notice included in the re- South China), (Mr. W. B. Government keeps in close touch their ideas into line but I trust quial Cantonese in enable them portere various memorand oil), W. 5. Bailey and Co. Ltd., with the Committee of this Cham-they will be able to do so without to transact ordinary mercantile dealing with the present situation Mr. W. S. Bailey) Banker andber and is continually consulting delay. (Applause),

business in the language. The in China and His Excellency's o., Ltd., (Mr. F. C. Mow Fung).us in connexion with matter It is earnestly to be "oped that classes are held at times which peech in the Legislative Council The Bank Line Ltd., (Mr. J. R. affecting our trade.

the Moderntes amongst the Na- bave proved convenient to the on October 15th last year. ollis), Banque Franco-Chinoise Your presence bere today, Sir, tionalist party, representing as students, either in the tiffin hour I venture to suggest that mum-j our le Commerce et industrie is further evidence of the keenam sure they do the sound and or after five pm, on three daysers send copies of the report to Mr. A. Rollin), Bradley and Co, interest you take in the trade of progressive views of the balk of

a week. In addition, each student their various friends in other the Chinese people, will soon be td., (Mr. J. A. Plummer, Mr. A. Hongkong and I can assure you

has an hour's individual

parts of the world, drawing Morri- that the Committee of the Cham- able to establish their supremacy Psational practice with

pecial attention to these memor- acgowan and Mrs. K.

a private on), British-American Tobacco ber is at all times ready and glad and restore peace and good order teacher, provided by the school.

anda, which, I think, explain clearly and concisely the attitudel a. (China) Ltd., (Mr. F. A. Perry to afford the Government all the in the country.

Closer Contact,

of the British Government in re- d Mr. A. P. Bungey), Canton assistance which Bus in its power. For purposes of record there surance Office, Lt, Carlowitz must apologise for the late have been included in our_report The trend of events in China gard to recent events in China. hd Co., (Mr. R. Schmidt), Central date at which this meeting is important statements of British recently hag brought honib to gency, Ltd. (Mr. Chas. Wallace), being held. It should have been polley towards China, These everybody the necessity for es hina Sugar Refining Co. Ltd., at the end of March, but our clearly show the friendly and symtablishing closer contact between Mr. E. B. C. Hornell and Mr. G. Secretary, Mr. Key, was absent pathetic attitude of Great Britain Chinese and non-Chinese, and, as Shaw), Chun On Fire Instron Home Leave last year, and it and will be usefa! for reference. a practical means of obtaining hee Co. Ltd., (Mr. T. N. Chau), has taken him some time to pre-We baye also included the speech this, I would earnestly commend onnelley and Whyte (Mr. 1. 3. pare the report. It has involved made by H.E; the Governor of The work of the Language School hyta), Eastern Estension Ans- a great deal of work and the able Hongkong at a meeting of the to the support of firms and indivi- alásia and Ching Telegraph Co. way in which has been compil-Legislative Council in October of duals throughout the H, (Mr. B. A. Leggat), Fung ed reflects great credit upon him. last year.

The sentiments ex Applause). We are ready praz Colony. ang (Mr. Fang Kong Un), Gil, Applause). All matters of in-pressed therein have our hearty tically at any time to start another Ivingston and Co. Ltd., (Mr. L.),terest which have been dealt with support and we look forward to Beginner's Class and will be happy avies), Gilman and Co, Ltd., (Mr. during the year are set out fully the time when we shall be able to do so forthwith on receipt of Miskin), Ty E. Grillith, Ltd., and there are only a few things on to co-operate with our friends in even a smail number of entranta. Mr. P. A. Dixon), A. S. Humy and which I wish to offer any com- Canton in the development of the o. Ltd., (Mr. S. H. Dutton, Hong-ment.

province of Kwangtunk. (Ap- plause). With peaceful conditions in the neighbouring province, and 2 good progressive Government, prosperity will soon descend on what is at present a much harassed

ong and China Gas Co. Ltd., (Mr.

J. Blackburn aid Mr. F. Good-

in), Hongkong Electric Co. Lut..

Ma. G. Murray), Hongkong Fire

Tributes,

The inte Mr. Holyoak presided

Mr. Holyoak had

He was Chairatan

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Piracy.

L

conver-

should like, if I may be allowed to do so, to congratulate the Com mittee on the manner in which this comprehensive report has

een drawn up, and particularly T. Key, our able secretary, o whose shoulders, 1 understand, the work of compilation has large- ly fallen. We are glad to have well earned holiday. Mr. Key with us again after his

Bins Bay Raid.

2018-

and

We have learned with satisfac. tion the stern but necessary mea sures taker. by the Naval 'authori- Motor Ferry,

ties in dealing with the almost With the growth of mota: impossible situation that ha3 vehicles in Hongkong there has arisen owing to the lack of any arisen an increasing demand for real attempt by the Chinese in tien across the Harbour tinual piratical depredation, an adequate service for transports thorities to cope with the con-

Apart altogether from private it is to be hoped that the measures taken will have a salutary effect. ears, the establishment of such servide will lead to the delivery of Our sympathies go out to the goods from godowns in Hongkong men of the Naval force who had- or Kowloon direct to destination, what is not perhaps realised by thus saving time and money. jalla.very unpleasant duty 10 The Government have given the perform, but earried out in during the past year and intend of true chivalry.

considerable altention difficult circumstances in a spirit

to publish a sessional paper at an (Continued on Page 10.) early date giving details of the proposed scheme, and this, is now

The effect of the hayeatt on the trade of Hongkong in 1926 is indicated by the number tonnage of vessels entered und cleareil in that year compared with' 1924, the last complete year before; the boycott was institated. In

asurance Co. Ltd., Gir. F. Cat the Annual Meeting last year all), Hongkong and. Kowloon and it was with great sorrow that

Evo months later we learnt of country. harf and Godown Co. Ltd., (Mr

H. Crapnell), Hongkong, Land his death shortly after arriving vestment and Agency Ca. L., in England.

This leads to the question of Mr. L. S. Greenhill). Hongkong been a member of the Committee

pinney which in one of the wor-i hd Shanghai Banking Corpora for 13 years. on. (Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes), for five years and represented the features arising from the unsettled ongkong Telephone Co. Lt, Chamber on the Legislative Coun-conditions in South China.

You will find in the report a Mr. J. P. Sherry). Houskoneil for over 10 years. He did a list of steamers which have been amways, Ltd., (Mr. L. C. F. prodigious amount of work for the pirated and taken to Bias Bay in

lamy), Hongkong and Whampoa Chamber and this bare record can

the last few years. In addition bek Co. Ltd., (Mr. R. M. Dyer), only give an indication of his un-

to those there is a Hat of 30 Hutchison

Co. remitting and unselfish labourspiracies of small Chinese craft waited. and Ir. P. S. Cassidy), Indo-China or. behalf of the business com- which were reported to the police team Navigation Co. Ltd., (Mr. R.munity.

By the death of Sir Paul Chater in 1926, but they are probably only

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and in the Brst three months of this year three,

matter

and

1994 there were 57,766 vessels representing 98.770.499 tons and in 1926 only 30,231 with a tonnage of 28,371,104.

Bias Bay and given the people ready we to believe that

utherland), Jardine. Matheson &

a small percentage of the actual oldest individualiracies which have occurred. o. Ltd., Hon. Mr. D.G.M. Ber-we lost ard), Keller, Kern & Co. Ltd., Mr. member. Sir Paul was a member

As regards Bias Bay you will . A. Keller), A. & P. Leong Hing-of this Champer for 5 years.

nbserve how the activities of the be & C. (Mr. F. Leong Hingice). He had an unswerving faith in pirates in that district have in owe, Bingham & Matthews, (Mr. the future of Hongkong and was

creased during the past few years. Thn Fleming), W. R: Loxley &sociated with most of its prin- In 1925 two vessels were taken (Mr. W. L. Pattendes and Mr.ipal enterprises. He paid special there and looted, in 1926, eight 0. Russell), Mackinnon,. Ma-attention to properly and it was due to his initiative that the large ezie & Co., (Mr. M. T. Johnson), and important reclamations in ercantile Bank of India, Lad, Hongkong and Kowloon were unmade two or three balf-hearted The authorities in Canton have

Weathering the Storm. Mr. C. L. Sandes,) Mitsui Bussandertaken.

We have indeed been passing aisha, Ltd., (Mr. T. Takahashi,In addition to his many busi- the pirates, but the complete time for nearly two years but we attempts to curb the activities through a very difficult and trying BrMoulder & Co., Ltd., (Mr. M. 1ness activities Sir Paul was an Williams and Mr. Wong Onoficial member of the Esers from the inereasing number of survive the attempt to damage and failure of their efforts is obvious have been able successfully le fut), National City Bank of New Live Council for nearly 30 yearspiracies which have taken place. destroy the trade of Hongkong ork. (Mr. F. McD. Courtney) and rendered invaluable, service it was very satisfactory, therefore, which has been built up over a etherlands Trading Society, Ben-to the Colony during that period. to learn that on March 30th,, with long term of years. (Applause). reath & Co., (Mr. C. P. Marcel),' The late Mr. II Fook had been in 34 hours of the piracy of the Losses have been eiss, Massey & Co., Ltd., (Mr. a member of the

heavy, cer- Chamber for Hopsang, a Naval expedition tainly, but } am Lander Lewis), Robertson, Wil- thirty years. He was Compradore had

optimistic razed three villages at enough on & Co., Ltd., (Mr. G. W. Sewell) to Messrs. Jardine, Matheson &

al- M. da Rocha & Co., (Mr. J. M. Co., Ltd., for a quarter of a cen- lemn warning that in the event storm and are on the way to better have weathered the a Rocha), Alex. Rosa & Co..tury and he devoted a great deal of trere, being further piracies times. The prosperity of Hong- China) Ltd.. (Mr. A.S.D. Cous-of time to matters connected with the action. would be repeated.kong has rested in great measure ad), Royal Insurance Co., Ltd., the welfare of the Chinese com- Great care was baken that no per-upon confidence in the security Mr. W. L. Pattenden), Rüdolf, munity. He was also a Membersonal injury was caused to any that the British Government has Volf & Kow, L., (ME. C. H. W of the Legislative Council for of the inhabitants. It is sincere been able to offer to our citizens, ow and Mr. A. E. Kew), David four years.

ly to be hoped that this will have their trade and investments. It assoon & Co., Ltd., (Mr. E. Ezra), | We have thus lost during the the desired effect of stopping has now been demonstrated that D. Sassoon & Co., Ltd., (Mr. R. past year three of our leading these depredations on shipping we can withstand the severust Ost), Shewan, Tomes & Co., (Mr. citizens whom we can ill afford which have been causing a wollattuck that could be made by

L. Shields), Shiu On Steam to spare in the critical time nigh intolerable situation.

employment of the so-called hip Co., Ltd., (Mr. T. N. Chau), through which we are passing,

"Invincible" economic weapon and outh British Insurance Co., Ltd., and on behalf of the Chamber I

The Sunning Case,

it has proved to be of no avail Mr. F. S. Harrison), Stewart wish to express to their relatives After the piracy of the s.s. Sun-against us. Moreover the British ros., (Mr. II. B. L. Dowhirrin), the deep sympathy of the Cham-ning in November, the Government Government has stated that it has horesen and Co., (Mr. S. Berg), ber in their recent bereavement. appointed a Committee to en- no intention to give back the nion Insurance Society of Can-

The Boycott.

quire into the whole question of Colony to China. on Ld., (Mr. P. Lauder), Union When we last met there was piracy and the existing piracy These two facts will greatly rading Co., (Mr. S. M. Churn), reason to believe that an early regulations. The report of that increase the sense of security arry Wicking and Co., (Mr. J. termination of the boycott, which Committee was published within which Hongkong can give. It is wen Hughes), Wilkinson & Grist had been in force for ninethe past week, but we have not therefore safe to view the future Mr. D. H. Blake,) -

months, might bo expected. yet had time to consider it.

with confidence and look forward

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