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which, after two seasons of trial, have been found to be satisfactory in working and capable of fostering the trade. especially towards the close of the 1905-06 Besson, when it assumed considerable propor tions, large quantities of Nankeens, Silk Piece Goods, Cigarettes, and other goods having passed through with north-eastern destinations. It now remains for those who control the wharves and railways concerned to do their part in encouraging these very important developments. It may be finally remarked that the China Navigation Company has in an enterprising manner decided to be on the field for any development at hand, and has at the time of writing this already secured a fair portion of import freight at Chinwangtas,
IN 1905.
The value of Foreign goods imported from abroad. was Hk. Tis. 9,900,000, nearly double the value of direct Import trade in any year before. The value of Cotton Goods was Bk. Tis. 1,700,000 larger than in 1904, made up mainly as follows: American Piece Goods, HE. Tls, 24,000; Japanese Piece Goods, Hand- kerchiefs, and Towels, Hk. Tis. :60,000; Cotton Blankets, Hk. Tls. 70,000; Indian Cotton Yarn, Hk. Tls. 695,000; Japanese Cotton Yarn, Hk. Tis. 635,000; Flour, Hk. Tls. 500,000; Kerosone Oil, Hk. Tls. 225,000. Of the Sundries show ing increases of at least Hk. Tls. 100,000, Cigarettes, Matches, Medicines, Paper, Sugars, and Timber may be noted.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
FOREIGN TRADE COMPETITION AT SHANGHAI.
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sular Service, makes the following observations Special Agent Burrill, of the American Con- on the commercial importance of Shanghai and the growth of foreign trade rivalry at that port in the course of a report to the Washington
authorities:-
Shanghai is the distriba ing centre for Central and Northern China and the obief oily in com- mercial importance north of Canton, Populous and rich cities, with their varied industries, are tributary to this port, and the thousand or more timated population of 150,000,000, draw directly miles of the fertile Yangtase valley, with an es- or indirectly on this market for needed supplies of imported goods. Through Shanghai are FOREIGN TRADE OF NEWCB WANG shipped to America, Great Britain, Europe and other parts of the world, the valuable products of this great region and here, too, is the point addition to the products of the Yangtze delta of trans-shipment to other Chinese ports. In country and the valley of the great river, which seaboard, is the handiwork of the millions who that magnificent waterway transports to the reside in Chinkiang, Ningpo and cities of smaller size, all Hangohow, Wahu, Nanking, of which Ånd an outlet through this city in con- stantly increasing volume. To the west, north- West and southwest are provinces in which the attracted the attention of the world, and which, andeveloped resources are so rich as to have when opened up, as they inevitably will be with the advent of the railroad, will result in a substantial and wholesome increase of the pur chasing power of this part of the empire. Trade and commerce follow olessly in the wake of Wealth-producing home industries, and Shang- hai's position, as the chief destribating centre in this development, she must of necessity. of China, becomes all the more assured because,
cities now draw on Shanghai for their supplies, participate. Manchuria Cores and the coast and these demands, it is safe to assume, will expand materially with the development of the empire. Shangbai holds the key to the situa ion, and with the dredging of the Yangtsze bar and the Whangpoo river, ensuring sufficient the commerce of Shanghai it is conceded will water for the largest vessels to enter the port,
grow to immense proportions.
The value of the Exports to Foreign coun- tries was Hk. Tls. 6,700,000. The great difference between that and the less than Hk. Tis. 1,600,000 of the year before is due solely to the removal of the restrictions on shipments abroad imposed while the war lasted. The direct export of Beans went up to 870,000 picals, as against 330,000 piculs the year before; of Beancake, to 1,500,000 piculs, as against 260,000 piculs; double the quantity of Beau Oil and four times as much Raw Silk were exported. These four articles made up 97 per cent of the direct Exports. Even so, the total fell considerably short of that of ordinary years, simply because inland products could not get to the port for shipment.
Re-exports to Foreign countries were insig, unificant, amounting to less than Hk. Tls. 25,000 in value.
The variations in the Foreign population of the port are of interest. In 1895 the number of Foreigners was 222, of whom the Japanese were 11, with no Russians; in 1900 the number was 1,954, of whom 35 were Japanese and 1,760 Russians; in 1905 the number was 7,699, of whom 7,408 were Japanese and 1 was Russian.
EARTHQUAKES IN FUKIEN.
(May 14, 1906, AN
HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUBI
able weather conditions on May 12th. The turf The second meeting of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club was held under most favour.
satisfactory, a large attendances witnessed it. : was fast, the racing good, and what was more
H. E. the Governor, with a party, from first race, and witnessed the events from Government House, arrived shortly before the
West Kent Regiment was in attendance, his private box. The band of the Royal. and provided music daring the afternoon. The clerks of the Pari-Mutuel were busy as usual, dividends, the highest paid being #26.70, 'the but were not called upon to disburse any large- amount the backers of Blue Nile, the winner of in the polo pony race, and in the bran pie the Challenge Cup, were returned. The entries race, ladies' nomination, were as large as in any of the others, but from a spectator's point in the latter a little dissatisfaction was caused of view these events were not interesting, and through a scarcity of rosettes, only nine being. and three of these had to withdraw. available, whereas there were twelve entrants,
Nathan, K.C.M.G. His Excellency Vice-Admiral Patrons: His Excellency Sir Matthew Sir Arthur W. Moore, K.C.B., KC.V.O., C.M.G.; His Excellency Maj-Genl. Villiers · Hatton, C.B.; Commodore H. Pigot Williams, R.N. Jockey Club, (ex-officio); Lieut. Col. Aitken ; Committee: The Stewards of the Hongkong Major Parker; Messrs, G. K. Hall Bratton, C. H. Ross, J. A. Jupp, H. P. White; Mr. C. H. Ross, Judge; Mesars. H. P. White and J. A. Jupp, handicappers; Mr. J. A. Jusp, Clerk of the Sonles; Mr. H. P. White, Starter; Mr. W. W. G. Ross 2nd Starter; Mr. T. 8. Forrest, time-keeper, Mr. C. G. Msokie, hon. Five FURLONGS FLAT RACE.-For Hongkong secretary and treasurer.
subscription griffins of any season. Weight for iuches as per cale. Winners of an open race and winners at last Gymkhana barred. Winners of an official race to carry 7lb extra; of two or more official races Ï0lb. extra. "Off day
winners to carry 3lb. extra. Ua. placed ponies in an official races allowed ·5lb. Non-winning Jockeys allowed · 5lb. Entranos foo $5. First prize, a cup prevented by J. R. M. Smith, Esq.; second prise, $25 (Entrance fees to go to winner).
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Mr. W. G. Clarke's Pathan, 10st 10lbs, ölba
allowance (Owner) 1 Mr. Ottery's Red Herring, 10st 10lbs, bibe
Mr. A. C. Hynes' Ingot, 11st5lbs (Mr. Hall
allowance (Mr. Gresson) 2
Brutton) 0
Mr. Hickolff's Roscommon, 11st 5lbs, allowed
(Mr. Hickman) 0
Dr. J. W. Noble's Frechdache, 11st 2lbe
(Mr. Msokie)
At the start Pathan took the load; Red Hor. ring second place, while Ingot, Frechdache and Roscommon raced three deep behind. The same
England, Germany, France and Japan are the principai competitors of the United States in the Shanghai market. Great Britain has a commanding lead on paper, but this is party shipped at Hongkong, whatever may have attributable to the fact that all goods trans-
been the country of origin, under the system credited to Great Britain. The importations governing the Customs service of China, are from Great Britain for 1904, including Hong- kong, amounted to $85,583,691 gold; from the continent of Europs, including Russia in Asia, 813,225,859 gold; from Japan and Formoss, 820,310,821 gold, and from the United States, the Philippines and Hawaiian islands, is published at Amoy, give accounts of earthquake shocks which have been felt in Fukien. On the United States are far below the Rotnal value of 28th of March, and a few days after, there were
American importation into Shanghai for the repeated shocks experienced at the large pre-credited to Great Britain, fully 25 per cent. reasons indicated above. Of the 895,583,691 fectural city north of Amoy called Chuanchou. Ata village called Eastern Prison, & hill, on
came from Hongkong, and of this 25 per cent. which there were many graves, split in several it is impossible to arrive at even an approximate places and left the graves open with the coffins estimate of the amount to which she is really broken in fragments. The people were ter. rified on seeing the dead thrust, as it were, from the tombs. · Ún the 30th of March at 530 a.m. a large region west of Yengpingfu (140 miles west of Foochow) was visited by a violent shook lasting about 1 min. Many buildings were in- jured, though none fell. The shock was accom- panied by a noise like thunder. The people were panic-sticken. A few days previously the same region and Sahsien further to the south. west had been visited by a very unusual hail storm. Suddenly in the afternoon a violent wind swept over the country causing considerable damage to fields and houses. The wind was Tollowed by a perfect torrent of rain during which the mercury in a few minutes dropped several degrees. An ominous noise, as of heavy swells on the ocean, was next heard and almost | immediately hailstones "from the size of a pea to a rice bowl" began to fall. Some roofs were badly battered. The populace is greatly alarm- ed because of these unusual phenomens,"
Recent issues of the Fukien Daily News, which | $19,032,216 gold. The figures given for the position was maintained until the straight was
entitled.
During the same period China exported to Great Britain $18,217,414 gold; the United Stiles $18,889,361 gold; Japan and Formosa, 820,310,881 gold, and to the Continent of Europe, $31,326,14′ gold. A comparison of the foregoing figures, both import values, will show that notwithstanding the quantity of goods shipped from American ports to Hong- kong, where they lost their identity and become to all intents and purposes English exports, the balance of trade for 1904 was slightly in our favour. As a matter of fact the American exports to China for the period largely exceeded the Chinese exports to the United States, and the return for 1905 when compiled will un- questionably show a far greater excess.-Kobe Herald-
A number of censors are being sent to Japan. These should have been the first officials to have their minds broadened.
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entered, when Red Herring's rider failed in his attempt to overtake Pathan, who passed the winning post three lengths ahead. Ingot managed to draw ahead of the last thres, sud took third place by a length.
Time-1 min. 18 3-5 s608. The Pari:
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Mutuel paid a dividend of 89.10 on Pathan. POL PONY RACE. Open to all bons fide polo ponies to be passed as such by the Committee of the Club. Catch weights. Competitors to start mounted and gallop 100* yards to a post, dismount, run 50 yards loading mount to another post, mount and gallop in. Entrance fee $3. First prize, a cup presented' by Dr. J. W. Noble ; second prise, $25. Mr. W. A. Cruickshank Mr. C. G. Mackie Captain Casserly
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There were six entries for this event, which
GYMKHANA ¦ was won easily by Mr. Cruickshank.
CLUB CHALLENGE CUP.— Distance | One Mile. For `all Chlás ponies. Catch weights at 10uk: 6[b.' 'Win... ners of an open race or open griffá raða 31b. extra. Non-winning: Jockeys allówed 5lb. To be won by the pony scoring most marki in the races for the Cup counting 4 points' for a first : 2 for a second; and 1 for a third^ The benefit of marks already scored" to 'pass' with the pony on a mle. Any winner of the
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