WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1928.
COMMERCIAL.
HONGKONG NOTES AND COMMENT.
FLOUR PRICES UP.
In sympathy with higher re- placing costs, focal flour prices have gone up, with the exception of the Big Gun" brand. Business was done this morning in the following brands at the prices stated:
"Sperry's XXX"... $3.61 "Big Gun"..ex 2.98
"White Green"...... 2.95
"Dayton"
2.92
"Birds"
2.92
“C. & C.”...................................... 2,90
"Tai Kut"
"White Rose'
2.87 2.85
SIMPLY CARELESS,
LOCAL FIRMS FINED $50
APIECE.
Messrs, Thoresen & Co. were the defendants in a summons taken out by Mr. C. J. Roe, of the Imports and Exports Department, heard at the Magistracy this morning. The charge was one of falling to render a complet manifest of the goods imported by the " Tane" which arrived in June, it being stated that 50 cases of aniline colours and 30 cases of
glass had been ommitted.
WAS
Mr. D. V. Steavenson, defending, pleaded guilty, explaining that the omission was made inadvertent- ly. A fine of $50 was imposed.
Another summons taken out by [Per "quarter" sack of 50 lbs., the Imports and Exports Depart spot goods, delivery in one month,
against Wong Lau-mun, for cash, with usual trade dis-anager of the Meng Tak Thye counts and additions, ex-godown. firm of 30, Bonham Strand. This was in connection with not obtaining дл export permit for god bags of flour which were shipped to Bangkok by the s.s." Childar" on Júnë 16.
JAVA SUGAR.
No improvement has been re- corded in the local sugar market. Rather, one of two grades, are distinctly down, with hardly any business booked.
No. 24 Rough White.-There are considerable stocks of this grade in the Colony and "New crop" has already arrived. For the best quality of "new crop" importers are asking. $13.00 per picul, spot goods, delivery in one month into lighter, but it is felt that business. can be done at | about $12.80. Nominal quotations for "new crop" average round $12.50 and "old crop" at about $11.90, although there are isolated lots in speculators' hands which could be bought cheaper."
No. 24 Soft White,--Stocks are small and business could be done at about $13.15 for spot goods.
No. 18 Rough.-Prices firm as there is little stock. Buyers offer $12.30 for spot goods but no sales luave been recorded.
Mr. Roe, who also had charge of this case, said that a permit was not taken out till June 20. This défendant admitted.
After Mr. Roc had described the error as one of carelessness, a fine of $50 was imposed,
GOING HOME.
Among the passengers who left Malwa" at for Home by the s.s. noon to-day were Captain and Mr. Spinks, Mr. and Mrs. Carpmaet and Captain Collins. R. N. Mr. Carpmael is retiring from the Civil Service after many years useful service in this Colony and at Wei- hai-wei, Mr. Carpmael was head of the Sanitary Board before he left for war service. Both Mr. Carpmael and Capt. Collins have been recently employed on the Java Brown. This is down to Commission to arrange about the $10.65 per picul. Holders are look-rendition of Wei-hai-wei to China, ing forward to higher prices as but neither was prepared to express buying for the mid autumn festival his views for publication, when should, commence soon.
approached by a China Mail re- presentative this morning, Captain Spinks O.BE., RA.O.Č. is transferred for Home service previous to retirement. He will be greatly missed in local sporting circles.
RICE DOWN.
The "Drufar," "Bintang, and "Fook Lee "all brought in cargoes of Siam rice. Buyers are fewer, this being due to the report con- cerning transport difficulties on the West River and the harvesting of crops in Kwangtung. With more stocks arriving, there is a slight congestion and prices are, accord. ingly_down, with prospects consi- dered poor to medium.
Against quotations which reach- ed $7.70 per picu! (gross weight for net) a week ago, Siam No. I long is now offered at $7.35 to $7.38 for spot cargoes, ex ship. Saigon rice is down about 20 cents, No. 1 long white being sold at $6.40.
HERE NOW?
NEW CHAN KWING-MING RUMOUR.
A rumour in Chinese'circles this
morning stated that General Chan Kwing-ming arrived in the Colony last night with a retinue of about eight officials.
one of the smaller steamers trading He is stated to have comte in by
between Hongkong and Swatow.
However, all efforts to trace him
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI | have been of no avail.
BANK.
INTERIM DIVIDEND.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has declared an interim dividend of £3 per share, subject to the deduétion of Income Tax, for the half-year ending June 30.
It will be payable on and after August 7 at 2/3 per dollar.
The Register of shares will closed from July 28 to August 21.
BEAUTY SHOW.
KOWLOON OUTDOES
SHANGHAI.
be
· PASSENGERS.
ARRIVALS.
Por N. Y. K. 8.8. Katori Maru " en July 10-Mise O. Boer, Mrs J. W. Shannon. Mir and are 8. Yamamoto, Mr Ching Chie. Miss Ching Tan Li, Mr H. Atima, Mr T. ito. Mr M, Mimura, Mis C. Mimura, Mrs K. Watanabe, Air and Mrs Y. Yamamoto, Mr S. Mitanoke, Br K. Takaochi, Miss Blanche M Evans. Mr Paul Chalos, je Mr D. Bazuki, Mr and Mr Y. Bakuesi, Moara K. Nakahama, G. Uchida, A. Sugiyau a, K. Hayashi, T. Nawa, K. Mine, E Numada, Shirakoma, T. Kamilsuka M. Ushats, 8 Yamanaka, M. Kogimota 8. Metro, R. Nomura, T. Hattori, J. Delújima, Y Amano, R. Maeda, T. Toramote, Y. Kato, K. Sonobe, O Yasui, K. Okapaks, K In some respects Hongkong, Ratsuta. Miss F. Ka'cora, N. Itob,
Isbibera, 8. Kawagoe, K. Kawana, 3. especially the auburb of Kowloon, ie Oide, Y Kimbra, J. Bhinchera, much more favoured than "Shanghai Noguchi, T. Ramang, Y. Hars, Me and at a great deal more enterprising, Ms H. Ono, M-este K. Hirata, K. Ssku says the N. C. Daily News: For, & Takita N. Nacamiya. B. Toki, HL Ishigure, T. Matsushita, M. Amontateu, insauce they have just had a beauty T, Sakurai. M. Kira, B. Mil. M. Kaji show there and wo read that ayamn, S. Yasumi, 1. Nakazawa, Mirand spirited English lady" won the Ushida, afonara E, Yamamoto, A verdiet of Beauty Queen, being fles A Wilknis; Me 1. Bowski, Mrs Ca Tablhara, M Karayanagi, K. Takahashi, apparently a popular choice. The Kenderdine Messrs N. Yoko, &. Noma, way the show was run ought to be Kata, N. Adachi. Mr and Mrs Cart recorded for Shanghai's benefit. wright, Hr R Irons. Mra M. Yoshids, There was a circus in Kowloon, and Mesars S. Hanady, A Hidoshima, J.
with a merry-go-round
Wathrich, M. Iida, K. Ishida. I. Nalin, horses.
Ts chiya, C. Ushio, T. Maroka, K. tigers, lions and other steeds for the Kawate, K. Kinoshita, R. Ramel, 8, fair to be moanted upon. Off went Nishikawa, B. Inous, A. Tada, C. the steeds, and youth, greatly darkens, Mr and Mrs 8. Morean, isa ing. showered confetti upon the Moreau, blessa Chang Fo Ching, P. Li, Chuo Chuen, H. Miyamoto and T. fair ones (so the local report telle chiguro. us). Some of the contestants were powdered and some perfumed, and all serenely conscious of their attrac tions. Finally (wé continue quot
When, the Admiral liner' s.8.
ing the roport of the proceedings) President Madison" arrived in three serious-looking gentlemen: port this morning, the first and ang of ample proportions proceeded second class passengers were asked to judge, and the aforesaid "spirited to, remain in the saloon until the English lady" won, Immediately police had instituted the "yqual her rivals disttiounted and vanished | search.”
into the crowd, while the Queen of the Fair, was borne away in The China Mail has received! triumph by her admirers. That is from the Osaka, Shosen Kaisha a tlie wort of thing we need in Shang copy of their booklet Past and hi to liven us up, for frankly we Present" whicgives the history of are getting sorious enough to take the company (established in 1884. in eugenica, NE HAVE PASTY TR with a Capital of Yes. 1,200,000.. limuted in out ioidal and serious men and a total tonnage of 17,000), and of ample proportions to judge it the present position of the Com (this seems to be a sine quá nón),pany. Much useful information is and yet we let a place te Kowloond given and the booklet is lustrale t get ahead of ns. What is the Muni with photographs of several of the cipal Council thinking about?
Company's steam
SOVIET AND JAPAN..
MORE PROPAGANDA IN PRESS.
TOYKO, July 10
THE CHINA MAIL.
FINED $500.
PANTRY BOY TRADING ARMS.
The Kawakami-Joffe preliminary While going on board the river Tai Lee" at the Hau "conversations" continue to involve steamer announcements of approaches and Tak wluar yesterday, a pantry-boy retreats, with ballons d'essai being named Sze-To Choy was arrested floated through the native and with a Mauser pistol and 200 rounds foreign Press by both sides, which of ammunition in his possession. produce floods of speculation.
Before Mr. C, D. Melbourne this Officially, only the barest state-morning; a previous conviction for ments from the headquarters of M. larceny was proved against him Joffe and the Foreign Office are and he was fined $500 or six given out, but the spokesmen to the months' hard labour, Detective Press make statements conveying Sergeant Fallon had chargo. of the alleged personal views of the case. principals.
On the surface, the negotiations include questions of reponsibility for Nikolaievsk and claims for material compensation as well as
saving face.".
These, however, are regarded by well-informed abservers as cover-
ing the vital points, which are re cognition of the Soviet and the cession or lease of Northern Saghalien to Japan,
STEAMER SOLD,
“HAI MÚN UNDER FOREIGN FLAG.
The s.5. Hai Mun," which has sailed out of Hongkong under the British Flag for many years, has been sold by her Chinese.owners and is to be registered under a foreign fag, probably Chilean. By the transfer five British officers have been thrown out of employ ment.
DERELICT.
According to Reuter's informant, nothing else matters much at pres ent. Recognition of the old debts and treaties by Russia and com- pensation for Nikolaicvsk and Russia's claim for damages by the Japanese in Siberia may all be merged into a proposal on which, if Mr. Kawakamiand M. Joffe ágree, a third conference may be called. The master of the motor ship Meanwhile, trade relations have "Formosa," in a wireless messige opened temporarily.
to the Harbour Office, reports that The present preliminary "con-his vessel passed a junk, bottom up, versations, may be broken off surrounded by, timber-stocks in without prejudice at any moment Lat. 20.45 N., Long 116.20 E. The if found advisable to postpone message is dated July 10, and adds the derelict is a danger to naviga- them until the time is more propi- tious-Courtesy of Daily Bulletin. tion."
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
M-I-D-N-I-G-H-T!
The Witching Hour. At ten minutes, to twelve, Edna Morris was supremely happy. Then-
MIDNIGHT!
In that brief passage of time a tragedy had enveloped her.
Tense, convincing drama. Realistically portrayed by the adorable
Now Showing
at the
CONSTANCE BINNEY
in
Now Showing
at the
World Theatre MIDNIGHTWorld Theatre
ANOTHER BIG
ATTRACTION FOR THE STAR
Commencing Saturday July 14th
THE GREAT
NIKOLA
The famous Magician and his own original Company of sensational
mystifiersTM
Tickets $8, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrio's,
HUNTING BIG GAME IN AFRICA
wing Gun » Camera
SUN CRUSH
THE JUICE OF
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
IT 151⁄2 HEREBY, NOTIFIED that
an interim dividend of £3 per
share, subject to deduction of Income Tax has been declared for the HALF YEAR ending 30th June, 1923, at rate of 2/34, per dollar.
The dividend will be payable on and after TUESDAY the 7th August, 1923, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Corporation will be closed from MONDAY the 23rd July to SATUR. DAY the 4th August, 1923, (both daya Inclusive) daring which period no transfer of shares can be re- gistered:..
*By Order of the Court of Directora,
A. G. STEPHEN,
--Chief Mapagar. Hongkong, July 10, 1923.-
NOTICE,
se selling a small stock of below-mentioned goods in whole er hálf plece lots (50 yards per piece) -
Finest quality WHITE COTTON
DRILL 27/8′′ @ 62 cm. per yd. Finest quality COLOURED ALPACA
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS and Conditions of
the letting by Public Auction Salo, to be held on MONDAY, the 18th day at the of July, 1991, at 3 pm, Olocs of the Public Works Departament, by Order of His Excellency the Governor al One Lot of CROWN LAND at Tai Kok Teui in the Colony of Hongkong, for of a term of 5 years, with the option renewal at a Crown Ront to be fixed by the Burveyor of His Majesty the
King, for one farther terts of 75 years.
-PARTICULARS OF T. LOT.
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Nz dl Sale.
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PUBLIC AUCTION
8,800
Undensated have received in etractions from the Registrerof the Sppreme Court to all by Public Avation.
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MONDAY, July 18, 1933, commencing at 11 am.
it their Salos Hooms, Duddell Street,
A Large Quantity of
Winer, Spirits and Malt Liquors' of well-known Brands. Į
Comprising:-
Champagne (Mumm,
Pommery
and Grenc, Moot and Chandon, Heidsiek, Louis Roederer, Duc de Monaos, Monopole, Clicquot, etc.).
Sparkling Burgundy, Sparkling Moselle, Sauterne, Claret, Port, Sherry, White Winer
Gia (Gordon, Old Tom, Holland, 'do).
Whiskey (John Dewar, King George, Black and White, Napier-Jobastone, Haig and Haig Canadian Club, American, ota.
Brandy (Bonney, Martell, etc.). French and Italian Vermouth, Crema de Menthe Cacao, Bonediolins, Char- trouas, Apricot Brandy, Curnoso, Absinthe, Dabonet, Blackberry Brandy, Kummel, Amor Picon, ote,
Bitters (Angostura, Orange Koosh, Laab, etc.).
San Miguel Beer, American. Bour, Bare Als and Stout, etc, ata
On view from SATURDAY, the 14th July, 1923
Terms: Cash on delivery..
EAMMERT BROS,,"
·Auztionöers. Hongkong, July 11, 1923,
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER, INSTITUTIONS.
LL preliminary notices of, forth
ng meeting, Tectured and Went for Insertion in
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