HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
FUND, 1940 BANKING CORPORATION.
Authorised Capital
Sterling
serve
$50,000,000 .820.000.000
6,500.003
......$10,000,000
$20,000,000
HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS...
H. V. Wilkinson, Esq., Chairman. Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Deputy Chairinan,"
Previously acknowledged $3777.- Issued and Fully Paid-up 00; Mr. and Mrs. J. Ormiston $25.-Reserve Funds: 00; Anonymous (H. C. M.) $10.00;.
Hong Kong Currency Re- J. M. M. Mackinhan $25.00; H. R. Sturt $50.00; H. M. $10.00; R. H. Reserve, Liability of Pro- wild $25.00; A. Landau $50.00; prietors Sir Vandeleur Grayburn $500.00; John Manners and Co., Ltd, $200.- writes a Diplomatic Correspondent; Frenchmen . in Chinn and in Egypt are being streng-00; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hansen describing in full the uniform of to make all necessary
$50.00; L. Reynand $50.00; Sir their parachute troops and claim-ments with the Military Attache
arrange thened by Junkers 87B Shouson Chow $10.00; First ing that these troops, when cap- and the Press Attache of HM single-engined dive-bom-Dr. T. D. R. Black $25.00; Mr. and Church of Christ, Scientist $40.00: bers Mr. Blau is happy to say that machines achieved great $25.00; E. F. Gingle $15.00; Lt. Col. (Stukas). Similar Mrs. A. A. Bremner $10.00; D. V. everything was done to help him.
Steavenson. $25.00; Prof., W. Faid By a revealing accident, one of From now on, the Committee successes in Poland and and Mrs. E. J. R. Mitchell $30.00; the German broadcasts during a France Libre will receive all or-France. recent news talk cut much of the ders and communication
A. B. Moir $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. H. ground from under the German the Central Committee in Shang- recently in action against Britain. gratefully received by the Secre- W. Fraser $10.00; and Total $4,967. Government's claim. The announ- hai which is in contact with the It was suggested that they might tary, Earl Haig's Fund, Hong Kong Amor
Further contributions will be cer referred to the recent drop- French National Committee in ping of parachutes in different London through H.B.M. Embassy be rented and reformed for the and Shanghai Bank Building. Che- Bangkok parts of Great Britain. The Bri- in Shanghai.
invasion of Britain, but now they ques should be made payable to tish authorities had quickly found All Free French
have reappeared with the Italian Thomson and Committees that they had been dropped empty, throughout the world are
forces in the Middle East.
Co., and crossed "and even the German High Com- practically united and all.
"Poppy Day Fund," mand declared that, in fact, no working for the success of our parachutists had been dropped. valiant allies and the 'freedom Undeterred by this denial, the, of France.
German announcer declared: "A sinister example of British men- dacity was the British official denial that any parachutists had landed. In fact they did land. They are now being sheltered by the Fifth Column and are probably receiving code signals from Ger- many."
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The German Government can not have it both ways. Either the parachutists are dropped as uniformed soldiers or they are dropped as spies. At the moment German spokesmen claim both.
BRIGHTER TONE ON STOCK MARKET
were
Conditions on the London Stock Exchange yesterday were bright and business active, especially in gilt-edged, where prices higher on sustained investment; demand. Rails were well- bought while among industrials. tobaccos and breweries were supported. Kafirs were firm. Wall Street was firm. Reuter.
BAGGAGE
Telephone
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to Engage our Service
from
now
are
AID FOR GREEK RED CROSS Telegrams have been sent by the British Red Cross to the Bri- tish Minister in Athens and the Middle East stating that all re- Red Cross Commissioner in the
sources are being placed at the disposal of the Greek Red Cross.
British Wireless.
WEATHER REPORT
The Royal Observatory reports that the anticyclone has increased in intensity; pressure is probably highest over the Pacific to the eastward of Japan.
The typhoon is situated about west-north-west. 850 miles east of Manila' moving
These aircraft
have not been
The chief function of these dive- bombers has already been grimly and spectacularly it is to wipe out completely the resistance of
enemy front-line troops.
established LONG CHASE AFTER
SNATCHER
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handbag
J. E. Deuslaid, Esq., K. S. Morrison, Ex. A. H. Compton, Esq., Hon. Mr. T. E. Pero, Hon. Mr. B. H.
C. C. Roberts, Esq., Dodwell, Hon. Mr. A. L. O. Michin, Esq..
Bhield Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn, Chief Manager.
Rangoon Salgon
Ban Francis
Stanghal
Kuala Lumpur Singapore Loudon
Bourabaya
BRANCHES:-
Ipoh Johore
Batavia Bombay Calcutta Canton
Kobe
Huwloon
Chefoo
Columbo
Malacc
Dairen
Manlis
FoodLow
Muar (Johora) Tokyo
Haiphong Honkow
Mukden
Taingtso
New York
Yokohama
Harbin
Peping
Penang
Ilatio
Lyon.
Bungol Paland
Swaton
Tientela
HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK.
The reason why the 'planes are no longer being used in the Bat- Attracted by shouts, when
Current Accounts opened in Loca} tle for Britain is that they have to patrolling
in Currency and Fixed Deposits received. on a motor-cycle work with fighter escorts, without Nathan Road yesterday after-
for one year or shorter periods in Loos which they are easy victims for noon,
and other currencies on terms which Traffic Sergeant the British fighters, and the mass chased
Brown will be quoted on application, daylight raids
snatcher ALSO up to date SAFE DEPOSIT proved too costly.
on Britain have through two streets on the cycle | BOXES in various sizes TO LET.
and on foot through three alley- Hong Kong. 28th February, 1940, This German move is regard- ways and eventually arrested ed аб Important, and
may him, presage a big attack on Egypt... As result, Yip Shing, 17, was The Aeronautical Correspon- sentenced to six weeks' hard la- dent of the "Sunday Times," who bour by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen believes that the presence of at Kowloon this morning for bombers in the Italian forces, sug- snatching a purse from a girl at gests that Italy and Germany are the junction of Nathan Road and planning a large land and air of- Dundas Street.. fensive against Egypt, comments: "Now that our Air Force in the Middle East has been reinforced with the latest equipment, the success of these bombers may be no greater than that achieved against Britain.
war over
"Nevertheless," the correspon- dent adds, "a major battle may be joined at any moment in Egypt, as the Italian forces press forward. Intensification of the England has rather overshadowed Middle East, which may be lead- reported in the public mind events in the
mand in Britain and Egypt have 5385, ing to a climax. Those in com-
not been blind to the likely trend of operations.”
Kong
Professor G. King, of the Hong
University, has that articles valued at $60, were stolen from his car No. which was parked in Lyttelton Road yesterday afternoon,
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Minor Injuries.
Italy, it is believed, has 230 bombers and 120 fighters in Libya. Italian reinforcements can be Accidents occur, almost daily flown safely from Sicily only at with children, resulting in cuts, night, whereas Britain's undisput-scratches, burns scalds, bruises. led command of the Mediterranean For the curative treatment of all makes the reinforcement of Royal such minor injuries there is Air Force units relatively easy. nothing better than Britain is able to draw on reserves in Palestime. Iraq, and Aden, and, as long as Italy fails to obtain a footing in Syria, the reinforce- ment route from India through Iraq will be undisturbed.
The British Air Force can operate against the Italian Fleet from Malta, Egypt, and Pales tine, thus forcing it to run the gauntlet of air action on what ever route It takes. On the other hand. however. Italy's main air strength is based in the Dodecanese Islands and Libya. Italy's great difficulty in trying to strengthen her air force in Eastern Africa is the problem of supplying it with essential re- placements. This will also be Germany's difficulty.
LOCAL SHARES
BANKS
Hong Kong Bank $1215 sa
INSURANCES
Union Ins. $3871⁄2 b.
SHIPPING
Douglases $135 b.
DÓCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS,
'ETC.
Providents $4.45 b.
LANDS, HOTELS & BLDGS.. H.K. Lands $30 b.
· PUBLIC 'UTILITIES Yaumati Ferries $221⁄4 b, $224
5,
H.K. Electrics (Old) $363⁄41⁄2 b. H.K. Electrics (New) $381⁄2 b. Telephones (Old) $23 b. Telephones (New) $9.55 b.
· INDUSTRIALS
H.K. Rones $6.10 b... $0.35
STORES, &c.
Watsons $8.90 b.
LAST DAY'S SALES
10 HK, Banks @ $1215
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA
AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853.
Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Llability of Pro-··
prietors...
£3,000,000, £9,000,000.
£3.000.000
HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, Bishopsgate, E.C.2. Sub-Agencies in London: 117/122. Leadenhall Street, E.C.a. West End Branch:
14/10, Cockspur. Street, S.W.1. Manchester Branchi.
52, Mosley Street, Manchester, 2.
AGENCIES AND BRANCHES:
Alor Star
Amritsar
Hankow Harbla
Penang
RanGOOD
Bangkok
Hong Hong Saigon
Batavia
Iloilo
Bombay
Ipol
Berba Bhangbai
Ca1multe
Karachi
'Blog pore
Agencies: Klang
Fitlawan
Clive Strois Robes
de Bourabaya:
Faltlic Place Kuala Lchipile Tiples Cantón
Cawnpore ---Madesa”
Kuching
Tientela
Tongkah
'Cebu".
Manila
***(Bhukai)
Colorado Delhi'
Medan
Tilagter
New York
Yokobsms
Haiphong Hamburg
Palping
Peking!
The Business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONG KONG AND Rules may be obtained on application. SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
AND
FOR THE HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,"
V. M. GRAYBURN,
Chief. Manager,
Hong Kong. 1st March, 1937,
THE BANK OF EAST
ASIA, LTD.
Authorised Capital
Paid-up Capital
Reserve
Profts
and
Undivided
-$10,000.000.00
6,596,600.00
2.083.251.50
HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG 10, Des Voeux Road, Central
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:- Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Chairman; Li Koon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwok, Baq Wong Yun Tong, Esq., Chan Ching Shek, Esq., Li Lan Sang, Esq. Wong: Chu Son, Esq., Kan Ying Fo, Esq. and Fung Ping Wah, Esq.
Kan Tong Po, Esq., Chief Manager. Ii Tre Fong, Esq.. Manager.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:-
Amoy
Shangha Eingapore Bourabays
Bataria
Manila Melbourne
Benttia
Samaraan
Bombay
Nagasaki
Caloutta
New York
Haiphong
Paris
Hankow
Felping
Swatow
Kobe Bonolulu
Penang
Bangooo
Bydney Tientela
Kowloon Loudon
Saigon
Vancouver
San Francisco
Exchange business transacted.
Every description of Banking and Loans granted on approved securities,
Current Accounts, opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local and Foreign Currencies on terma which will be quoted: application.
Safe Deposit Boxes To Let
KAN TONG PO,
Chief Manager.
THE WING ON BANK, LIMITED:
Head Office: Hong Kong. 26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorised Capital $10,000,000 LONDON BANKERS:→ Westminster Bank, Ltd, Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business transacted.
Current Accounts and Savings Accounts, opened. Fixed Deposita received af rates which will be quoted on application,
Safe Deposit Boxes for hire,
PHILIP GOCKCHIN,
Chief Manager.
YOU
ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR
STOCK OF
ASIATIC, FOREIGN AND
COLONIAL.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General POSTAGE STAMPS
Banking Business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for. One Year, or shorter periods -in-Local or Other Currencies at rates which, will bo quoted en application.
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened Local Currency and Sterling with YB*] forest allowed at rates obtainable, on application..
The Bunk's Head Office in London undertakes Executor and Trustee busi Mr. F. D. Hunter; of Butter-Income Tax overpaid, on terms which ness, and "efalima recovery ́of British
field and Swire, has reported that may be ascertained at any of the between October 26 and 28, an Agencies and Branchos. electric fan, valued at $35 was stolen from the office.
[`R.~A," CAMIDGE,-
Manager.
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IN SETS, SINGLE, PACKETS. *BAGS AND IN APPROVAL
SHEETS.
GRACA & CO.
Dealers in Postage Stamps, Philatelle Goods, Pictures, Postcards, Religious Goods," Garder Beeds, & otc,
No. 10; WYNDHAM STREET,
P. O, Box No. 620, HONG KONG,