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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 27, 1940.
RESTRICTIONS ON H.K.. RUBBER SHOE EXPORTS
Reports circulated among local Chinese manufac- turers last night that imports of locally manu- factured rubber footwear have been completely banned by the Board of Trade in London, were denied by Mr. M. F. Key, Secretary of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, in an in- terview with the "China Mail" this morning.
some
It was disclosed that certain restric- "The .ade is not averse to tions have been proposed, and that measure of restriction but negotiations adjustment of the difculties which are proceeding in order to protect ex- will result from the restrictions, now being sought by the Chamber of Commerce.
Isisting commitments to suppliers of ma- terials and purchasers of the finished goods; also, with a view to smoothing
the difficulties of transition limited output."
A full statement will be issued on out the subject shortly.
of
Mr. Key stated this morning: "Rubber footwear manufacturers in Hong Kong are concerned at news that the Board of Trade in London has under consideration the limitation of imports into the United Kingdom Hong Kong-manufactured footwear.
"A proposal on these lines was urg- ed by United Kingdom manufacturers ja year ago, but was dropped when the European war broke out. Since then Hong Kong exports of footwear have Increased considerably because of war demand.
VALUE OR QUANTITY QUOTA? "The object of the Board of Trade
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SAMUEL GOLDWYN
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David NIVEN "Andrea LEEDS Reginald OWEN
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THE LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER"
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DEATH OF PRIVATE IN
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A British soldier, Ple. Cruickshanks, súddenly of the Royal Scots, died whilst being transferred from Kow- loon Hospital to the Military Hospital last night.
At about 8.45 p.m. yesterday, does not make serious inroads into the Cruickshank was found by a Chinese the detriment of United constable lying on the ground in Salis- market to
He was taken to Kow- Kingdom and Canadian manufactur-bury Road.
loon Hospital and was later called for "The extent of limitation proposed by the military authorities who is 100 per cent. by value of imports moved him with the intention of tak- during the twelve months ending Au-ing him to the Military Hospital in gust 31, 1939. Because of increased Hong Kong.
re-
cost of materials and rising prices a On leaving the ambulance outside Wharf, Cruickshanks quota based on pre-war' value will not the Star Ferry amount to anything like 100 per cent. suddenly collapsed and died.
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KANE RICHMOND • AMANDA DUFF JUNE GALE EDWARD NORRIS HENRY ARMETTA • FRANK REICHER Executive Producer Sel. M. Wurtzal Directed by Ricardo Cortez • Original Screen Play by Robert Elle and Helen Lagan
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