July 14, connexion with the boycott Inegotiations, which take place—on the 15th inst., there are very con-fioting reports regarding the [demands put forth by the Canton! delegates, It seems almost certain that some financial terms will be discussed. As stated from time to time in these columns, many of the Jobs left vacant by the strikers} fare now filled by substitutes, Even if the boycott were to be ended, the strikers could not find employment in Hongkong. Some merchants and others propose that Hongkong should raise $20,000,000] to build factories and other enterprises in Canton so that the idle workmen may secure work therein. This seems to be a practical plan which could be put into operation without loss of "face" on either The presence of these men in this Colony, according to the British int of view, is not desirable, for they may start trouble again in the future.
The majority of the thinking Chinese in Hongkong. believe they should have a Consul-General here to look after their interests. Chinese Consuls are sent to Manila and Singapore to protect the welfare of their countrymen, but not in Hongkong. Some such official would] eem desirable in view of the fact] that the Chinese in Hongkong form jabour 80 per cent. of the total] population. At present, all Chinese matters and private disputes between Chinese are dealt with by the [Secretary for Chinese Affairs, a British official who exercises qu judicial and administrative functions and acts in accordance with the policy of the local government, The Wuchow Affair Some apprehension is entertatfied that the Canton side will include the Wuchow Incident in the negotiation settlement. The boycott conference will, it in feared, be complicated if this issue is placed] jon the agenda.
Appointments The Governor has, under instructions from the Secretary for the Colonies, provisionally appointed the] Hon, Sir Shouson Chow (Chow) Shou-son) to be an unofficial member of the Executive Council,—to place the late Sir Paul Chater} th effect from the 9th inst. Mr.
1m George Gerrard is appointed to, be Assitant Superintendent of Sir Shouson has the honour of, lueing the first Chinese appointed ito serve on the Executive Council.
been acting as senior Chinese since 1921 and received his knighthood early in the y He jalsy a member of the Court the University of Hongkong, and in addition serves on the Sanitary Board.
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