Report on Trade Conditions in China by Harry R. Burrill Raymond F. Crist

Author:Harry R. Burrill, Raymond F. Crist [Harry R. Burrill, Raymond F. Crist]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781138617803
Goodreads: 42922648
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-11-05T00:00:00+00:00

CARRIAGES AND BICYCLES.

Carriages are used extensively in Shanghai by both foreigners and natives. Victorias and broughams are the most popular, both heavy vehicles, but apparently easily drawn by the hardy little Chinese ponies, which greatly outnumber the Australian horses imported for the purpose. Dealers express the belief that there is room on the Chinese market for what is known as the 2-horse trap, built with a high seat in front, accommodating two persons, and with the customary seat behind. As this would be an expensive equipage and within the financial reach of comparatively few, it is doubtful that even under the most favorable conditions more than two hundred or three hundred could be sold, and this is a liberal estimate. Dealers generally agree that a light runabout similar to those manufactured and used so extensively in the United States would command a ready sale. A vehicle of this type, according to their idea, should be lightly but substantially constructed, having the customary and necessary cut under. The wheels should be low, of uniform size, and fitted with either iron or rubber tires. The latter, although more expensive, would doubtless be preferred. It should contain one comfortable seat, covered with corduroy or some other durable and attractive material, and the lamps, which are required on all vehicles in China, should be of the smaller-sized American type.

Bicycles command a ready sale and the demand is steadily increasing. While machines manufactured in the United States are well represented and popular, the fact that English bicycles are more extensively used indicates that a more careful study of conditions should result in a far more satisfactory business for the American manufacturers. Among the Chinese, both at the treaty ports and in the interior, there is a steadily growing demand for bicycles. Their preference is for straight handle bars and spring brakes, similar to those of the Humber, manufactured in England, and for a free wheel. The Chinese are becoming more and more appreciative of the utility of the bicycle for business purposes as well as for pleasure, and if the American manufacturer would ascertain, through his representative in China, just what changes in construction would appeal most strongly to the natives it is believed that a marked increase in the demand would result.

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