aseotiton "wee, Ieaeguznted anghai Metal Importers' ea Wednesday inthe presence of 30 presentatives of Shanghai's leading import firms. Mr. R. C. Philippe presided over the gathering, sup-Ported by Messrs. J. Schurer, K. P. Bowden, H. Tischenbuer, R. Watrin, C. B. Weiss, L. Levy, S. de Sulerzyski and Wong Kok-shan (Geeretary), These gentlemen, along with Mr. T, B, Voe, who has since resigned, drew up the objects of incorporation. It is interesting to note that the new organization is international in its scope, being composed of firms of all nationalities, including British, American, German, French, Chinese and Japanese.
'Mr, Wong Kok-shan read the recommendations of the committee and there being no further discus sion, Mr. Philippe proposed and. 'Mr. Tieschenbauer seconded, that the Shanghai Metal Importers' Association be formed on the lines suggested in the report of the Investigating Committee, as elreularized—Carried unanimously.
Tt was further resolved that a committee of nine members of the Association be elected. The following were chosen:—Messrs. R. C. Fhilippo, J. Schurer, K. P. Bowden, Wong Kok-shan, H. Tischenbauer, Watrin, E.' Foullard, 8, de srayaki and C. Keh.
Schurer brought before the the advisability of forming an all-China association for the purpose of tackling common pro-Dlems and setting standards or in-yiting the collaboration of outport associations, The matter was left tea sub-committee.
The Chairman suggested that Messrs, Beck & Swann be chosen
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