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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1928.

HONGKONG TRADE tor understanding and closer co-

CHAMBER'S ANNUAL

MELTING.

GOVERNOR ON COMMUNIST

MENACE.

|OUTLOOK FOR FUTURE.

operation between Canton and Hongkong(Applause.)

Improved Relations -In Hongkong we are naturally concerned chiefly with the situa Ition.in South China, but it is de- sirable, in an, annual review, to note the progress of peaceful set- tlement and the general advance ment of China as a whole. A year ago it seemed that the forces of disruption might bring a great country to utter ruin, but we now have ranson to believe that affairs have taken a definite turn for the

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Vehicular Ferry,

With the growlog neods of modern,travel, the growth. and development of Kowloon and the New Territories, and the cortainty of road development in Chinkin the not distant future, the need for a vehicular ferry across the Harbour is becoming increasingly apparent, both for transport of cargo and of private motor cars.

The troubles. In recent years have acted as a stimulus to cultiva ton of foodstuffs in the New Tor ritories, and while thla tends to Illustrations of the improved

make, Hongkong leas dopendant upon the Canbou Delta, the coat of condition of trade in the Colony better. were forthcoming at the annual Improved relationships have transporting from the New Tor- meeting of the Hongkong General (made it possible for trade to be re- ritories to the Island of Hong- Chamber of Commerce, held at the opened in Hankow and a large por- kong is nearly if not quite as high City Hall yesterday afternoon. tion of the Defence Force to be as from West River Ports, while The situation was reviewed by the withdrawn from Shanghai. Much the delay and many handlings are The importance to Vice-Chairman, Mr. T. G. Wanli more, however, remains to bo done undesirable in respect of perish

before we can safely look forward able goods. who presided.

to a period of peaceful and pro- the port of keeping handling sperous trading. It is not my in-charges as low as possible in ro- The Chairman said: Your Extention to dwell at length on this spect of cargo generally is self- celleney and Gentlemen, On be matter which will be the subject of evident.

of an address by: His Excellency. half

Committee -of the

British Polley. the Hongkong 'General Chamber of Commerce, I have much pleasure

faira.

Chairman's Speech.

Shipping Figures, During the past year improved The British policy, as outlined cross-harbour communication has in thanking you, Sir, fer honouring in the atatement included in the been under consideration by the us with your presence here this Inst annual report, remains un-Government, and while a vehicu afternoon. It shows us in a con- changed, and I venture to expresslar ferry cannot be expected to be crete manner the interest taken by the opinion that the friendly and self-supporting at the outset, it is The Hongkong Government in eom-sympathetic attitude of Great Bri- apparent that modern facilities of. mercial affairs and the Chamber tain, which appeared at one time transport are necessary if we are will be gratified if it becomes a to be looked upon as a sign of to maintain our position as the practice for you and your auc-weakness, is now being fully ap. gateway to South Chinn.

The tonnage of foreign-going cessors to address this annual preciated both by the Chinese au-

thorities, merchants and people shipping using the port, which meeting-(Applause).

dropped from 38,000,000 in 1924 We are also glad to have with us generally.

I cannot pass without reference to 28,000,000 in 1926, rose to near- 10-day Lt.-Colonel. Hayley Bell, the Kowloon Commissioner of Cus- the recent oféial visit to Hong-ly $7,000,000 in 1927, indicating a toms, whose office brings him into kong of the First Squadron of the steady return of trade to Hong The number of vessels kong. close touch with commercial af-Imperial. Japanese Navy. The ex-

change of courtesies after a, lapse showed a 'proportionate increase, Gentlemen. It is my privilege to of nearly 15 years has helped to It is fitting to take this opportun- proside at this meeting to-day in cement the long-standing friend.ity of congratulating the Harbour place of your Chairman, Mr. ship between the Japanese and Office on its promptness in issuing

Government Departments D.G.M. Bernard, who has recently British nations, which it is of its annual report. Reports from retired from the Far East to take mutual importance to maintain in much of their value and interest

Our trade with up important datles in the inter-connexion with ests of his firm in London. Mr. China, Hongkong's trading inter. if they are not available until a Bernard has been a Member of esta in relation to China are so considerable time after the period. this Committee since 1921 and has similar to those of Japan that the covered. occupied the chair for three years, promotion of friendly intercourse Since the death of the late Mr.is meat opportune and welcome. Holyoak, he has guided the polley (Applause.).

tain confidence in the future of of this Chamber and borne the bur

Piracy Suppression.

Hongkong, shipping statistics, re- Co-operation during recent den of the very troublous time dur- ing the past two years. It needs months between the authorities in barns of public utility Companies, no words from me to assure you of Canton and the Hongkong Govern and the expanding Government re- his untiring energy and devotionment has resulted in the partial venues, all point to an era of re- newed prosperity, and we can look to the work of the Chamber. In suppression of Piracy In the forward with hopefulness to the ac-watera adjacent to the Colony, al-future. I cannot do better than spite of his numerous other tivities, Mr. Bernard always made though the affair of last week re recommend a careful study of the time for matters requiring his ad-minds us that further stern ax review given by Hin Excellency in vice and direction, and his re-amples will be necessary before Council when introducing the aignation leaves

that piracy finally disappears from this Colonial Budget for 1928, This a vacancy

Burvey, covering thirty years, helpa will indeed be hard to fill. I ean- region,

As a result of recommendations one to take "the long view," for it not do better than fully endorse the recent reference made by Ifla made by the Sunning Piracy Com-shows, that Hongkong has more Excellency in Council with regard mission, the Piracy Prevention Or than once safely weathered a time to Mr. Bernard's hard work, clear dinance of 1914 has been repealed of stress. The Review has been vision and sound judgment.(Ap-anti-pirney measures being left reprinted in full in the report as more largely to the discretion of we considered members woud ap- plause.)

those concerned with shipping. Ipreciate having this valuable document made readily accessible.

thereon.

Chinese Language.

**

Brighter Outlook. Although in the dark days of

1925/26, it was difficult to main-

Trado Statistics.

In consequence of a vacancy on is gratifying to record that the the Legislative Council caused by good work of the Officers who re- resignation of Mr. H. W. Bird, Mr. captured the Sunging has been D. G. M. Bernard, at that time the fully recoghised, and that they re

The absence of trade statistica Chamber's representative, was celved decorations with which they since September 1925 has been felt nominated to a seat by His Ex-were recently invested by Your by merchants and others to be a cellency. At & General Meeting of Excellency. (Applause).

a handicap and a retrogradd step Members on May 10 Inst the Kan.

in this, one of the world's great Mr. J. Owen Hughes was elected

The Chamber's Language School porta. The decision to close the to represent the Chamber of Com merce. In his hands our interests met with more success. That year department was made at a time are safely protected.-(Applause.) than in recent years and for al when economies had to be effected most the first time since its incep-even at a sacrifice, and the opinion Relations With China. tion, covered expenses. The bone-was expressed that the cost of Relations with our neighbours fits of a knowledge of the Chinese compiling these statistics was ex- in China have undergone a com- language have ao frequently been cessive. During the coming year plete and agreeable change since stressed by my predecessors that the new Committee may once more the Government, and if this is done last we met, showing that the ef-there can be no need to enlarge decide to re-open the subject with we shall no doubt receive 4 forts of miguant agitators have! been unavailing to disturb per Buffice it to say that the modern sympathetic hearing. ·. manently the traditional friend- tendancy of the Chinese marchant Owing to the fact that the ahip between China and Great Bri- to speak English in no way lessens Daily Bulletin has ceased publica. tain. There can be little doubt the advantage of a knowledge of tion several members have asked that general business conditions the language of the country by whether commercial telegrams have shown a marked improvement foreign merchants. Even a super could not be obtained and circulat- during the past year. in spite official acquaintance must assured-ed by the Chamber. This matter MKNY vicissitudes which merly assist us to appreciate more is now being investigated and it chants have had to face.

fully the Chiness viewpoint, thus is hoped to circularise all members Following the violont outbreak facilitating business, smoothing in a few days with a definite pro- in December, more peaceful condi- over difficulties, and leading to a position. The cost will not be tions obtained, and since the New more sympathetic understanding great if adequate support is re- Year there has been à marked (n- The possibility of. transferring ceived. crease of conádence. Thanks the Chamber's School to the Hong- largely to the untiring efforts of keng University was fully con

The natural harbour of Hong- His Excellency, aided by H.B.M.sidered, but it was found impos Consul General in Canton, the faible for the average business man. kong is our principal asset and On' that Chinese Members of the Legisla-to attend classes at the University treasured possession: tive Council, Mr. W.EL. Shenton, during, forenoon office hours. It account we must see to it that and others, an exchange of offi- was therefore decided that the everything pertaining to the con- cial visits with Marshal Li Chi-Chamber should continue to control of the harbour is managed in sum-took place last month. These duct the Chinese Language School keeping with modern requirements Interchanges of courtesies, alded on the lines followed heretofore, and to the credit of Hongkong. by the visit of Sir Miles Lampson, The University have kindly pro Your Committee therefore wel- the British Minister, will, we hope, mised to assist us in the matter of comed a letter from the Colonial (Continued on Page 10 and 12.) eventually pave the way to a bet-inspection and, examination.

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