November 18, 1899.]
_____ CRICKET.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB V. LADIES' KECREATION CLUB,
This match was played on Saturday, with twelve a side. The following are the scores:-- Hongkong Cricket Club. First Innings.
Burgeon Showard, R.N., b Vallings H. B. Green, o Tuak, b Haucook
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
"0" MACHINE GUN CO. The first monthly competition for "Capt. Potts" Cup" and "The Gubbay Cup" took place on Sunday, and resulted in a somewhat easy win by Gunner Baldwin with the creditable total of 100 (net 95). Following were the best
scores::
31 33 31 6 100 25 31 28 12 96 28 34 Sl So 93
A. G. Ward (capt.), o Vallings, b Hancock..
80
T. J. Wilde, b Hancock
Mjr, Clark, R.A.M.C., o Hancock, b Langhorne 1
Gunner Baldwin Sergt. Rodger
J. A. Roʻs, a Johnson, b Hancock
4
Corpl. Toller
Rev. F. T. Johnson, e Higgon, b Langhorne 10
Corpl. Bevan *.
25 27 20 21
K. W. Mounsey, b Hancock
A, R. Isat, R.A, o Atkinson, b Hancock
Gunner Milla
8
C. Hammond, R.N,, 0. Vallings, b Hancook... 12
Corpl. Sherwin
W. H. Howard, b Langhorne..
0
Corpt. Smillie
R. J. Hall, R.N„, not out
Bombdr. Baillie
24 20 26 21 22 27 16 28 32 11 22 28 19 18 * Winners of Spoons.
93 91
22 18
89
87 87
84
Extras
Total
LADIES RECreation Club. First Innings.
18
Capt. Langhorne, 1 b.w. Ross Lieut. Mulliken, R.A., at Sheward, b Howard 22 Dr. Tuck, R.N., st Sheward, b Wilde Lieut. Johnson, R.W.F., 1.b.w. Ross........
H. G. R. Hancock, a Sheward, b Ross
37 18
Q
Viscount Suirdale, o Clark, b Ross
18
Lieut. Hill, R.W.F., b Wilde
11
Lieut. Higgon, R.W.F., b Ross...
8
Dr. Atkinson, e Ward, b Ross
2
Rev. G. R. Vallings (capt.), a Showard, b Ross 3
R. 8. Gerrard, b Howard
1
11
4
..............140
Lieut. Rotherham, R.W.F., not out
Extras
Total
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Second innings.
H. B. Green, o Hancock, b Muliiken
C. Hammond, R.N., o Mulliken, b Vallings
R. J. Hall, R.N., et Langhorne, b Hancock 0
T. J. Wilde, 1.b.w. Vallings
THE HONGKONG BOAT CLUB.
At a meeting of the Hongkong Boat Club held at the Cricket Paviliou on 9th November the following officers were elected for the ensu- ing season:-President, Hou, J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G.; Hon. Sc. and Treasurer, Mr. C. H. Gale; General Committee, Messrs. G. M. Young, J. Danby, A. E. Ellis, and F. Browne; Ballotting Committee, Sur.-Major Watson, Rev. R. F. Cobbold, Capt, Warren, R, A., Messrs. A. G. Ward, G. H. Potts, and F. Lieb.
It was decided to hold a scratch race on Saturday, 25th November, at 3.30 p.m., and the following crews were chosen :-
No. 1 Boat.
0
2
A. E. Ellis (Capt.)
R. F. Johnston
19
G. R. Stevens
Burg. Sheward, R.N., o Johnston, b Mulliken 14
A. E. Katsob
A. G. Ward, not out
89
J. Ross, not ont
1.
Rev. Johnson
Lieut. Irat, RA.
K. Monnsey
Major Clark, R.A.M.C.
W. Howard
Extras
Total
did not bat
-
1
76
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Overa. Maid. Runs. Wides. N.B. Wickets.
Firt Innings.
1
7
8
LADIES RECREATION CLUB.
Overs, Maid. Bans. Wides. N.B. Wiokete.
Vallings
5
1
20
Hancock
12.2
43
Langhorne...... 8
3 17
First Innings.
Boes...
15.2 3
48
Howard........ 14
2
34
11
4
1
10
Johnson......... -3 1
Green......... 2 1 10
Clark....
Wilde
**
7
www
No. 2 Boat. J. Danby (Capt) R. de Calo
C. T. Butsoh
L. Barrett, H.K.R, No. 3 Boat.
G. M. Young Capt.)
C. II. Gale
Capt. Warren, R.A.
J. W. Cumming
A launch will leave Pedder's Wharf at 3 p.m.
ison between the trade operations of the Eng. lish, Germans, and Americans, I would say that the Americans are less daring and less counident than the other two. The idea of even our largest manufacturers seems to be that they oan commence on this coast in a small way and build up with the expoctation that their veD: tures ought to pay from the start. There is only one way for American manufacturers to win their way here, and that is to thoroughly study the market, decide whether their goods are suitable, and then establish a house -or agency large enough to command the respect of the great Chinese honge and the consideration of the English and German firms that have boon established here for years.
While I am not a merchant, I have been student of trade conditions here for nearly nine years, and if I were asked to outline a plan of campaign for an American firm or an associa. tion of firms who are willing to spend a little money to test this market, it would be as follows: The firm should send a thoroughly competent business man, & gentleman who could meet gentlemen on an equal footing at clubs and at dinners. He should bring letters that would be received with respect by the heads of the big banks and the firms. A. salaried commercial man or an employee would be of little value, as of men that it would be in his interest to he would not be kindly received by the class meet. There are certain requirements of the trade that are peculiar to this coast and to this climate, that would require his serious study and attention. I dwelt upon this fact at some length in my annual trade report to the Department, dated October 20, 1898, which should be read in connection with these remarks. In addition, I will bere call attention to a phase of the Chinese trade that does not seem to be thoroughly understood or appreciated. For example, we will admit that the American manu- facturer has a class of goods that would be ac ceptable to the consumer on this coast-possibly it may be piece goods. He persists in shipping it here in lengths and with chops, or or trade. marks, that are suitable to American markets. The Chinese merchant refuses to accept
and the Police Wharf, Kowloon. immediately such parcels, as they would "cnt to waste" in
before the race for the use of members and their friends.
AMERICAN TRADE INTERESTS IN HONGKONG,
The following report by Consul-General Wildman is published in the American Con. sular Reports
Since the opening of Manila to the markets of the world, the competition for the control of its prospective trade has been growing keener from month to month. As a result of the war, the eyes of the world have been turned towards the Philippine Islandsand Chins. The British chambers of commerce in England early realized that their trade supremacy in the Far East was Orers. Maid. Buns. Wides. N.B. Wickets. They sent to China Lord Charles Beresford as soon to be contested by the United States.
8. 1 23 1
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Second Innings..
Malliken .................
23
5
34
1
Hanbock...... 4 Vallings......... 4 Langhorne...... 5 2 13
2
2
1
22
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
MACHINE GUN COMPANIES COMPETITION
The following are the marks obtained at the Machine Gun Competition on 28th October for the trophy presented by H.E. the General Officer Commanding :-
No. 1 TARGET, “A” COMPANY. Targets Hit
Hits
24
162
Fire Discipline.. 40
120 162
40
Total...
822
No. 3 TARGET, “B” COMPANY."
"Hits.
.115
.145
25
285
COMPANY.
145
Targets. Hit 23
Fire Discipline... 25
No. 2 Tapatal
Targets Hit Hits
128
Fire Discipline... 25
Total
$75
128
25
the manufacture of Chinese clothes. The wide. awake American, who should be sent out to study the trade conditions, can adopt a trade- mark, or chop, which would be satisfactory, and further meet local views as to sizes and quan- tities, I do not mean that the Chinese are al- ways fair in their objections. These are some- times simply tricks to depress the market; still they must be met,
After the American Arms have decided to them to establish a big wholesale and retail em- enter this market, I would earnestly advise
plete the better. It would have to be on porium in Hongkong, the larger and more com
large establishments in the United States. If modern lines, modeled to some extent upon our the store were made attractive, Chinese from all over the coast would flook in; and, as they their representative, who appeared before all advantage of such an arrangement would be never buy without first seeing the article, the the chambers of commerce on this coast and immediate. Of course, this would require very told them plainly that if England wished large stocks to begin with, as selling to to maintain her commercial prestige in the Far East, her resident merchants instance of the classes of goods that would Chinamon by samples is impossible. As an must cooperate actively with the Eng be salable in such an emporium, I might men- lish] manufactories at home, and the Eng- tion all kinds of cotton goods that are suitable lish steamship companies must be prepared to to this olimate; canned meats, fruits and vege. make some little sacrifices for a time, in order tables, bottled beer, gunpowder, cheap lamps, to meet the changed conditions brought about bicycles, sewing machines, flour, keroseno, jewel- by the new competitors in the field. During ry, engines and boilers for small steamboats. the tour of this celebrated Englishman, there electric fans (direct current), wire rope, baled was a great deal said on political topics, and the
'open door," and "sphere of influence" were abestus, and all kinds of ship chandlery. In cotton (short staple), ship and roofing paint, exhaustively discussed; but I believe that the addition to these and many other articles, this great benent to be derived from Lord Chales oity would support, in connection with such an Beresford's visit will be commercial, rather than establishment, a first-class, retail store for the political, and that the energetic stirring he gave benefit of Europeans, which should embrace dry to the lethargic waters of British trade will have goods, furnishing goods, stationery, music, fish. a lasting effect. America has also had a coming tackle, sporting arms, racing outfits, and mission on this coast, sent out by the Ph ladel- phia Museums, which, while it worked in a quieter way, will be of immense advantage to our exporters, Its representatives made them selves as well acquainted as possible with the complex conditions of Asiatic trade, and returned to America with their minds filled with the needs of this coast, and with the gea- eral principles “which govern_trade relations here. *~ If I may be permitted to make a compar-
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all kinds of provisions, including fresh butter. that such an establishment would be a success A leading capitalist told me, a few days ago, from the start, and would be the means of ins troducing American goods to the Chinese market more rapidly than any number of let- ters or small consignments.. It must be a dis- tinctly “American store," run by intelligent men, who would be satisfied only withen
arge volume of business
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