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“...may
be of interest.
Coal.1,115,120 tons were imported during the year. This
quantity, compared with the imports for 1909, shows a decrease of
11 ,716 tons, or 1*04 per cent. This decrease is so small as to be
negligible, but is explained by the dull tone of the market in the
Colony throughout the year 1910, and the necessity of adjusting
stocks after the somewhat largely increased imports of 1909. Of the
various varieties of coal imported, Japanese heads the list. Next
comes that .from North China and Manchuria, which holds its own....”
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“...total amount of coal imported, little more than half is shipped as
bunker coal, the remainder being re-exported.
Kerosene Oil.Here, enormous increases are reported : in Bulk
Oil of 20,559 tons or 57'7 per cent., and in Case Oil of 13,989 tons
or 38'6 per cent., while Liquid Fuel has increased by 5,089 tons or
117'2 per cent. These increases appear to be due to competition
between the Asiatic Petroleum Company and the Standard Oil Com-
pany, whose business is largely increasing in the interior of China
in consequence of their activity in opening up new distributing
centres.
As last year, I add a few remarks about certain other items of
import of which I have been able to collect information.
Opium.The imports of Raw Opium show a decrease of 3,990J-
c.hests, or 11T per cent., while 1909 shewed a decrease of 0,087
chests or 14'5 pyr cent. The exports declined by 7,641| chests, or
212 per cent., in 1909 the cbcre:v^ was 3,020 cheats, or 9'7 percent.
During tho last thrse years the raw opium trado...”
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Sugar Refining.The year 1910 was not a favourable one for the
Sugar Refining Industry of the Colony as there was not a good demand
in the China markets while the growers in Java have lately made
arrangements for shipping their produce direct to the markets
without transhipment in.Hongkong.
As was the case in 1908 and 1909 Beetroot sugar did not find its
way into the China market in any appreciable quantity.
Cotton Spinning.This industry has been satisfactory throughout
the year. The supply of raw material was good.
Rope Manufacturing.Business steady and prices have remained
the same.
Cement.There has been a good demand throughout the year.
Brewing.The Oriental Brewery continued working through-
out the year and there seems every prospect of their getting a firm
hold on the Eastern markets. Over 100,000 gallons of beer and
stout were brewed during the year.
(ii.).Under Chinese Management.
Rattan and Fibre Furniture.Business remained about the
same. There are forty-one firms...”
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“...The Colon}' commenced to forward Parcels via Shanghai, Dalny
and the Trans-Siberian railway on 1st September. The following
Agreements were entered into and came into operation during the
year, viz. :
Direct Exchange of Money Orders with Indo-China on 1st
October ; Direct Exchange of Parcels with New Zealand on 1st
August; Parcel Post Agreements with the Straits Settlements on 1st
August, and with the Philippine Islands (revised) on 7th October.
As from the last day of 1910 the Hongkong Government was
relieved by the Imperial Authorities of the charge of the Postal
Agencies in China,
XLMILITARY EXPENDITURE.
(a.) Colonial Contribution.
The Colony contributed $1,372,486 (being the statutory contri-
bution of 20% of the Revenue) towards the cost of the maintenance
of the Regular Forces in the Colony including Barrack Services and
Defence Works.
(b.) Volunteer Corps.
The expenditure on the Volunteers, which is entirelv borne by
the Colony, was $34,744 compared with $38,393 in 1909."
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“...Ordinance was
described in Sir F. II. May's report on the Blue Book for 1909 and
I need only add here that during last year two further Ordinances
(No. 11 and No. 33) were passed-with a view to making its pro-
visions more effective, while the Pharmacy Amendment Ordinance
(No. 9 of 1910) increased the powers possessed by this Government
in controlling poisons including morphine and cocaine.
The export of morphine and compounds of opium from Hong-
kong to Siam, the Netherlands-India, French Indo-China, Japan, the
United States of America, and the Philippine Islands is not permitted
except on production of an official certificate from the country con-
cerned that such morphine or compounds of opium are required
for medical purposes or by the Government of the country. These
measures took effect on the 1st April, 1910.
H.M.'s Government made the Colony a grant of £9,000 for the
year 1910 on account of a loss of $225,860 incurred during that year
in respect of opium revenue.
I proceeded to England...”
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“...02-
The total number of persons reported missing, including reports
from China and Macao, was 395. Of these, 75 were reported to have
been found. The corresponding figures for 1909 were 390 and 50.
(For 1908, 181 and 48.)
The timidity and docility of Chinese girls make them an easy
prey to procuresses. In one case a respectable little girl of 15 was
taken (it is needless to give the details of the conspiracy) to Sandakau,
and thence to Singapore, and put into a brothel. She was recognised
on the voyage from Sandakan to Singapore, and word sent home to
her father in Macao. A report of the case was sent by me to the
Chinese Protectorate at Singapore, but the girl when questioned ad-
hered to some frabricated story taught her by the procuress, and
denied all knowledge of her father; he then went to Singapore him-
self, and on his appearance, the girl admitted everything, and re-
turned with him to China. I saw her on her return and was satisfied
of the bond fides of the case.
The Po Leung...”
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The registration and photographing of assisted emigrants have
been proved a practical success in one respect. When a charge of
kidnapping was laid against a recruiter in China, 110 difficulty was
found in tracing the four men alleged to have been kidnapped, and
having them questioned by Government officers. With more exper-
ience it is probable that fewer cases of fraud escape the examining staff,
and it must be therefore the knowledge of the precautions taken in
Hongkong that encourages the making of so many enquiries for
missing relatives. In 1909, 15 applications were made for assist-
ance in getting back relatives who had emigrated; in 1.910, 52
applications were made. Of the emigrants, 49 had gone to Singapore,
2 to British North Borneo and 1 to Muntok. Forty-six returned, 2
had died, 2 refused to return, and the remaining 2 are expected
shortly. In many other cases, relatives were satisfied with identify-
ing the coolie's photograph and learning where he had gone to ;
sometimes...”
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“...system is in force
to a limited extent in emigration from China, and it will be fostered
in every way, but precautions have to be taken to prevent recruiters
who are working according to the ordinary assisted emigration system
from trying to get their assisted emigrants through Hongkong under
the guise of Kangany emigrants. A number of coolies posing
as free passengers, have been refused permission to-embark, and
the action of this Office has been much criticized in consequence, but
every endeavour is made not to discourage emigration in attempting
to protect the emigrant,
To encourage the "Kangany" system of recruiting labour, the
Chinese Protectorates in Singapore and the Federated Malay States
will issue certificates (with photographs attached) to approved re-
cruiters, so as to prevent any misconception in Hongkong regarding
their status or that of the men they take with them.
The position of the ordinary recruiter in China is not at all
secure : there has been more than one instance...”
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“...No. 20 of 1910.The Marriage Amendment Ordinance. By
this Ordinance a much needed change is made in the Marriage Law.
To prevent fraud, the facilities hitherto given to Chinese even though
not resident in Hongkong, to contract a civil marriage in the Colony,
have been withdrawn; and except under a Governor's licence, only
Chinese who have been born in the Colony or are permanently
resident here, and who have contracted or are about to contract, a
marriage according to the rites and customs of China, can contract
a civil marriage before the Registrar General,...”
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“...and vigorous measures have been taken
to free the Colony of undesirable people. In dealing with premises
occupied by suspicious characters, frequent use has been made of
Ordinance No. 3 of 1888, and 76 enquiries were held. 15 prosecutions
were instituted and 13 convictions were obtained. (Table XXII.)
Nine appeals against the execution of banishment warrants have
been received and investigated.
There have been several cases of children being carried off
irom their homes by armed robbers in China, and held to ransom in
Hongkong....”
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“...left their homes voluntarily. A safer indication
will be the number of boys reported missing and not found again
in Hongkong. For 1910, this number was 49 compared with 77 in
1909 and 33 in 1908. There is no doubt the crime is still prevalent.
Two cases were detected through the agency of the District Watch-
men Force and the kidnappers sentenced to 5 years imprisonment..
In the one case, a bov aged six years was taken from Hongkong to
Yaumati, in the other, two boys aged .16 were brought from China
to Hongkong.
In this connection it may be noted that 16 stray children were
taken to the Po Leung Kuk.
The kidnapping of children for sale must continue so long as
the children can be disposed of for money in respectable families.
The Chinese local Benevolent Societies often prove of great assist-
ance in getting redress for the parents before a Chinese Court. In
one case, however, the local Society though ready to negotiate for the
father with the purchaser, would not assist him to prosecute...”
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“...warned
not to return.
The Rhenish Leper Asylum at Tung Kun kindly received one
leper who had been admitted into the Tung Wa, but the asylum is
now full and unable to entertain any more applications for admission.
The Government of Macao also kindly consented to receive one leper
maidservant into the asylum at Coloane.
Under the arrangements made with the Secretary for Chinese
Affairs at Singapore, 62 Chinese who were repatriated from the
Straits Settlements, were sent off to their destination in China and
given travelling expenses.
Similar arrangements to those entered into last year with the
Secretary for Chinese Affairs regarding the repatriation of sick and
decrepit Chinese, have now been made with the Protector of Chinese
for British North Borneo.
The Registrar General's Office continues to co-operate in the pre-
vention of grass fires. All permits issued to persons to proceed in
procession to worship at the tombs are endorsed with a warning that
no permit will be issued in future if...”
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“............! 2,88.5.96
Gift to boatman Cherg Hi, ..
Cheung Hi,
Balance,..........................
Total,
54,112.84
Disponai of Balance.
Sui Kat Bank,....................
Hung Tak Bank, ............
Yat On ...........
Ming Sail ............
Cash in hand of the Manager,
Total, ............
Total,
.$40,000.00
. 10,000.00
. 3,000.00
400.00
12.84
.$53,412.84
$
200.00
500.00
53,412.84
54,112.84
Note:This Fund was formed out of the gift of 30,000 Taels made by 11.M. the Emperor of
China towards the relief of the sufferers in die 1906 Typhoon. (See 7522/06 C.S.O.)...”
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“...o 43 _
The number in the Po Leung Kuk on the 1st January was 69 ;
504, of whom 91 were children, were admitted during the year. The
circumstances of their admission and the action taken regarding
them, are detailed in Table A. 157 were admitted with their own
consent, 9 were lost children, 5 accompanied their parents and 9
were runaway maidservants. On leaving the Po Leung Kuk, 162
were placed in charge of their husband, parents or other relative,
49 were sent to charitable institutions in China, 25 were married, 3
adopted and 18 released under bond. The Italian Convent, the Eyre
Diocesan Refuge and the Victoria Home are all ready to receive
suitable cases and 29 women and children were sent to these institu-
tions. The average number of inmates at the close of each month
was 63, the number in the Po Leung Kuk on the 31st December
was 46.
The usual tables shewing the income and expenditure during
the year and the assets and liabilities of the Society are attached.
The accounts of the...”
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“...Pending the opening of the 1 Registrar General's Office. j Sent with their own consent by Registrar General. Sent with their own con- sent from Singapore, Manila and Swatow. j Sent with their own con- 03 1 sent by the Police. Lost Children. o DO bo P co ~ % CJ -£ Runaway maid-servants. Total. Released after enquiry. j Released under bond. Placed in charge of hus- band. Placed in charge of parents and relatives. Placed in chai'ge of Consul for France. Ran away. Sent to Charitable Institu- tion in China. Sent to School, Convent or Refuge. j Adopted. Married. Case under consideration. ~o H 69 504 573
In the Po Leung j Kuk on 1st U G9 January, 1910. ) | 38 20 7 1 ... 5 9 G 9 69 9 | 6 1 17 9 ! i 5 8 2 19 25 44 10
Admitted during | the year,......... \ 504 199 103 22 94 28 35 9 504 573 176 isr> i IS 24 145 i 5 49 29 3 5 36 46
Total,......... 573 46 237 26 123 _______ 10 22 101 3 28 38 9 18 i 154 j 1 j : 5 1 54 37
Remaining in the j Po Leung Kuk on the 31st De- 1 cember, 1910...”
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“...Cargoes of vessels entered at
each Port.
IV.Number, Tonnage, Crews and Cargoes of vessels cleared at
each Port.
V.Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels of each Nation
entered.
VI.Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels of each Nation
cleared.
VII.Junks entered from China and Macao.
VIII.Junks cleared for China and Macao.
IX.Summary of arrivals and departures of all vessels.
X.Licensed Steam-launches entered.
XI.Licensed Steam-launches cleared.
XII.Number of Boat Licences issued.
XIII.Statement of Revenue.
XIV.Chinese Passenger Ships cleared by the Emigration Officer
. (Summary).
XV.Return of Emigration.
XVI.Return of Male and Female Emigrants.
XVII.Vessels bringing Chinese Passengers to Hongkong from
places out of China (Summary).
XVIII.Return of Immigration.
XIX.Return of Male and Female Emigrants returned.
XX.Vessels registered.
XXLVessels struck off the Register.
XXII.Comparison in Number and Tonnage of vessels in Foreign
Trade entered and cleared since 1901.
XXIII.Revenue and...”
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“...remarks may be of interest.
Coal.1,115,120 tons were imported during the year. This
quantity, compared with the imports for 1909, shows a decrease of
11,716 tons, or 1'0£%. This decrease is so small as to be negligible,
but is explained by the dull tone of the market in the Colony through-
out the year 1910, and the necessity of adjusting stocks after the some-
what largely increased imports of 1909. Of the various varieties of
coal imported, Japanese heads the list. Next comes that from North
China and Manchuria, which holds its own, if not actually increasing.
Cardiff, though only used by Men-of-War, and imported almost sole-
ly by the Admiralty, comes third. There have been increased ship-
ments from Hongay; but from Australia and India large decreases
appear ; while no Labuan coal was imported during the year.
I remarked last year upon the fact that, in spite of the large
increase in coal imported, the shipments of bunker coal in the Colony
had fallen off considerably. This year, the...”
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“...16,COO '51,000
21
40,217
1,297
54,000
16,000
20
27,138
1,191
46,000
6,< 00
20
27,138
1,191
46,000
6,000
41
101,307
5,079
26,000
51,000
67.:
27
101,307
5,171 j 2,438; 5,079
40,000; 0:111126,000
43,000 22,000
k<[ $ 1 Tons, ...
o I
H L Crews,..
jcls,.
Tons,.
h { Crews,.............
o v
, ( Discharged,
^ ( Transit, .....
60
127,513
5,171
40,000
43,000
41
67,355
2,488
100,000
22,000
51,000
27
101,307
5,079
26,000
51,000
Coast of China. Ships. £ .5 f? n 2f| c fi^ -u. rt China, Junks. Cochin China. | Continent of | Europe. Formosa. Great Britain. 1 India and Straits Settlements o
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“...Vessels, ........
T^ns, ..........
h { Crews, .........
I Shipped, I Bunker .
L L 1 Coal,... J
( ( VossetB,-7:.7...
I o J Tons, ...............
| < 1 Crews...............
I Cargoes,.
| Shipped, < Bunker
L I Coal,..
. f Vessels,.........
M I
^ | Tons, ............
5 {
g | Crews,...........
1-1 (^Bunker Coal, .
Vessels, ........
Tons............
Crews............
Shipped, < Bunker
( Coal,..,
Australia and | New Zealand, j Zi | Canada. 1 Ccast of China Ships. = CO c 2.5-2 -So lit 111 W s Coast of China, Junks. 1 | Cochin China. c ~ SE t* \ Formosa. Grent Britain. ; 1 2 § JSii t; ,r T a o m Japanese Forts. 1 = g. s o -5" rt 1-1 1 5 n 14 1 Si "E* rtK) S "ov S o-E s 111 Macao, Junks. North America.,
| 20 10 24 3,144 ... 77 i 28 j 3 S9 132 203 1 22 ... 1.035 8
53,38$) 1(5,4 40 83,441 2,691,667 100,463 100,461 j 12,573' 334,635 363,.SS0 528,207 32,431 669,105 11,290
i 2,157 923 4,731 150,576 4,223 2,241 1941 8,170 17,382 i i 15,902 1,263 ... 38,302 374
19,000 3,(00 40,000...”
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“...Table VII.
Total Number, Tonnage, Crews, Passengers and Cargoes of Junks ENTERED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong,
from Ports on the Coast of China and Macao, in the Year 1910.
Cargo. Ballast. i Total.
Vessels. Tons. Crew. Passen- gers. Cargo, Tons. Ves- sels. j Tons. | Crew, j Passen- gers. Ves- sels. Tons. : Crew. Passen- gers. Cargo, Tons.
Canton,............ 1,121 1,799 157,422 19,408 1 313 : 77,816 991 ! 137,289 35,079 16,249 3,601 117 2,112 294,711 35,657 430 77,810 89,750
East Coast, , 132,734 17,431 376 1 89,750 | 1 i 279 ; 37 2,078 167,813 21,032 413
West River,...... 3,277 307,480 47,951 7,951 ; 115,270 1,716 180,817 27,220 24,517 4,993 488,297 76,171 32,468 115,270
West Coast, , 886 59,045 10,725 123 ! 25,018 204 13,251 3,157 23 1,089, 72,296 13,882 146 25,018
Macao,............ 179 17,327 2,807 1 9,262 285 27,733 5,224 464 | 45,060 ! 8,031 i 9,262
Total, 1910, 7,261 1 674,008 98,322 8,764 317,116 3,475 394,169 55,451 24,694 10,736 |l,068...”
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