HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
|BANKING CORPORATIONİ
Authorized Capital
Issued: and Fully Paid-up...$20,000,000 Reserve Funds:-
Sterling
Hong Kong Currency Ro-
ACTVO
CENTRAL Reserve Liability of Pro-
LARGE NUMBERS OF JAPAN- ESE TROOPS IN CHINA HAVE BEEN TRANS- FERRED TO MANCHURIA RE- CENTLY AND PUPPET TROOPS HAVE BEEN DISPATCHED TO TAKE UP GARRISON DUTIES IN
PLACES WHERE THE
JAPANESE HAVE EVACUATED, ACCORDING TO A SHANGHAI | DISPATCH.
Organisation and training more puppet troops has intensified.
prietors
-$50,000,000
6,500,0
$10,000,000
.$20,000,000
HEAD OFFICE; HONG KONG,
BOARD OF DIRECTORSI Bon, Mr. J. J. Paterson, Chairman.
W. H. Lock, Esq., Deputy Chairman,
of J. E. Bousfold, Eng., been A. H. Compton, Bug..
on
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Recently while embarking Japanese ships for Tsingtao for training, many of the 2,000 puppet troops under the command of Too Shih-sheng tried to escape. Several deserters were shot dead by Japanese troops on guard. Central News.
FAKIR OF IPI LOSING FACE
THE FAKIR OF IPI, NOTORI-
G. Miskin, Esq.,_ K. 8. Morrison, Esqu Hoo. Mr. T. E. Pear
J. Davies, Eng.. Hon. Mr. 8. H. Dodwell, Hon. Mr. A. L. Bbdals
Hon. Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn, Chief Manager,
BRANCHES:~
moy mangkok BETATIO Bombay Calcutta QaDlou
Ipob
Jobore
Бове
Kowloon
Cheloo
Colombo Dairen
Foonbow Haiphong Bankow Haria Dolo
Rangoon Baigon.
San Francisco Shanghai
Hual Lumpm Slugapore
Londou Lione
Gourabaya
Sungei Patand
Maloons Swator
Manila
Tientsin
Must (Johore) Tokyo
Makdon
New York
Paiping
Panang
Taingian
Yokobama
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened Local Currency and FIXED DEPO SITS received for One Year or shorter
on terms which will be quoted application.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES of various
coming steadily worse, according to well-inform-occasion in the House of Com- ed foreign circles in Jeru-mons
The Nazi the expressed by
peace offen- OUS TROUBLE-MAKER ON periods in Local and Other Currencies salem who state that even Select Committee on National Ex-sive due to start in Ameri- THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER the regular civil rationsnditure that the charges should
OF INDIA. IS BELIEVED ΤΟ now be further invest galed,” Mr.|ca to-day is doomed HAVE
LEFT KHARRE, NEAR sizes To Let. are frequently unobtain-Justice Simonds states, "appears before it is born, said THE DURAND LINE, AND TO TRUSTEE and EXECUTOR business able.
to suggest that the department has
HAVE MOVED SOUTHWARDS undertaken. proper investigations. failed to make the necessary and Quentin Reynolds, the ABOUT 20 MILES NORTH- American newspaperman, ers which could be relevant broadcasting from to the charges under review, don last night.
In Bratislava the position is se bad that angry housewives daly cause disturbances in front of the supply office. Over 800 people have been imprisoned in Slovakia in the last four weeks on the charge of being Communis's but actually only a few are Com- munists, the majority being faith- ful supporters of the slovak Republic.
Czecho-
Goods traffic decreased by over three-quarters during June owing to sabotage.
"I have obtained all the pap-
and numerous and lengthy state- ments from the persons from whom the charges first emanat. cd,
Misplaced Allegations
Orders had been given to con- tinental newspapers to publish speeches by American "isola- tionists."
as "Mr. Schicklegruber-a name
Hong Kong, 28th February, 1941.
HONG KONG SAVINGS|
BANK.
V. M. GRAYBURN,
Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 1st March, 1837.
WEST OF RAZMAK,
Discontent among his followers Lon-is said
be 10
increasing. His inability to provide supplies and ammunition is apparently having a bad effect on his prestige.
The Business of the above Bank The failure of the Germans to conducted by the HONG KONG AND carry out their forecasts of an SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. early and decisive victory against Rules may be obtained on application. Addressing Hitler throughout Russia is being realised among FOR THE HONG KONG AND the tribes, according to reports SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. "Some imes I found charges of which was yours until you chang-reaching Simla, and Germany's corruption and dishonesty baseded it before the last war" Mr. claims to invincibility are being on allegations of fact which, even Reynolds said Britain knew all ridiculed by them. A degree has been published in if the facts alleged were proved about the new peace offensive. Belgrade introducing compulsory up to the hill, would not be in-It had died before it was born. labour for all between the ages consistent with the
honesty and "Publicity by Goebbels' agents of 17 and 45, because German integrity of the persons charged. was arranged to begin on Mon- altemp's to persuade Serbian
"It is not always easy to disen-day. They will say now the peasant workers to go to work in tangle charges of extravagance, new order has been Germany on the promise that, inefficiency or incompetence from there is pence In continental charges on which, if well founded, 'Europe and American interfer- some criminal proceedings might ence or aid would result in civil
be based."
war in countries which are now happy under German protection.
they will be well fed and well
with no success.
paid Reuter.
זיין
CHINESE IN PERU
Overseas Chinese in Peru who have left the country are allowed to return there provided that they are armed with a "Ficha de Rein- greso," Tre-entry permD), accord- Consulate- ing to the Peruvian
General in Hong Kong.
however, not enter Peru.
The judge adds that his first conclusion is that proper inquiries | were promptly made and appar- ently satisfactory explanations were obtained. His second is that
the department was well justified in determining not to take fur- the action.
ACTION BY CUBA
IS
established
Reuter.
LOCAL SHARES
H.K. GOVT. LOANS 4% Loan 95% b. 32% Loan (1934) 94% b. 3% Loan (1940) 941⁄2 b.
BANKS
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
Incorporated by Royal Charter, 185%Į
Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund
Hong Kong Bank X.D. $1330 b., Reserve Liability of Pro-
"if America peralsta in help-$1345 sa. ing Britain it will mean chaos on the Continent,
"In countries in which you
INSURANCES Canton Ins. $225 b. H.K. Fire Ins. $185 b.
hold temporary sway there 15 DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS. not peace but paralysis." Mr Reynolds declared.-Reuter.
STOLE TARGETS
The "Ficha de Reingreso" is usually for one year but the local (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Peruvian Constil-General is e- LEGISLATION PROVIDING For the theft of four tarzels from powered to extend it by a year. FOR THE IMMEDIATE the
Taikoo Range, target hui, Those without these papers are, CLOSURE OF GERMAN, ITAL-Lau Cheun, 28, unemployed boiler
permitted to re- IAN AND
CONSU- SPANISH
maker, was sentenced to SİX LATES IN CUBA, AND EXPUL maths' hard labour by Mr. H. G. An agreement in this regard, it❘SION OF THE OFFICIALS,
Sheldon, K.C.. at the Centrul is learned, was reached between | TO BE INTRODUCED IN THE
Magistracy this morning. the Chinese Minister to Peru and HAVANA SENATE. the Peruvian Minister for Foreign. Senators Cruz and Affairs on April 8, 1940. No new
stated that the authorities charged Chinese emigrants are now allow- the Consulates with using their ed to enter that country. Cen- diplomatic immunity to carry on tral News.
propaganda, and Spain is specially charged with seeking to interfere in Cuba and sabotage Pan Ameri- canism.International News Ser-
ECONOMIC ADVISER FOR H.K.
MR. C. ROGERS HAS BEEN APPOINTED ECONOMIC AD- VISER TO THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG IN CONNEC-
vice.
Fernandez
FIREWOOD PROFITEER
FINED
the
Sergeant Kin'ock said the tar- gets belonged to Roval Naval Dockyard and the Police Depart-
ment.
Accused had two previous con- victions for larceny."
U.S. TO RATION
STEEL
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") United States steel will be placed under full rationing, effec- tive from September 1, in all
forms.
The Director of the Office of Production Management has estimated a shortage of 10 million tons if all needs are to be met by the end of 1941. - International
ETC.
H.K. Docks $15.55 b. Providents $5.80 b.
LANDS, HOTEL & BLDGS. H.K. and S. Hotels $3.20 b.; Chinese Estates $101 b.
PUBLIC UTILITIES H.K. Tramways X.D. $16.00 b.,
$16.90 sa.
China Lights (Old) $5.95 sa. H.K. Electrics (New) $21 b. H.K. Electrics Rights $10.90 sa, Macao Electrics $18 b., $18.80
S.
INDUSTRIALS Cements $14% b.
LAST DAY'S BALES
10 H.K. Banks @ $1345 500 Lights (Old) @ $5.95 1,502 Electrics Rts. @ $10.00
prietors
£3.000.000 £3,000,000
£3,000,000
HEAD OFFICE: LONDON; 88, Bishopsgate, E.C.2. 117/122, Leadenhall Street, E.C. West End Branch: 14/16, Cockspur Street, S.W.1. Manchester Branch:
52, Mosley Street, Manchester, #
AGENCIES AND BRANCHES:
Faaker Hang Bang
Alor Star
T
Ans-tr BangTok Eur
Bombay
Penang
Rangoon
Tolo
Balgow
1pon
Karachi
Seremban Shanghai
Kiang
+ Bingapore
Agencies i
Habe
Bitlowaa
Olive Brest Kuala Lumpur Rourabaya
Frlie Place Kuching
Talplug
Mudraa
Tientsin
Manila
Tongkah
Medan
(Phuket)
Now York
Tulogtao
Poipin
Yokohama
Haiphong
(Peking)
Canton
Cawnpore Gebu Colombo Delhi
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General 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 be quoted an application.
A British Empire cricket team beat London Counties by 67 runs in a one- day match between pioneer clubs of British wartime cricket on Saturday.
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened in Empire rcored 187, and London Coun- [Local Currency and Sterling with in- ties 120.-leuter.
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.
terest allowed at rates obtainable on application.
The Bank's Head Office in London undertakes Executor and Trustee busi- ness, and claims recovery of Britain Income Tax overpaid, on terms which
be ascertained at any of
the $10,000,000.00 may
5,598,600.00 | Agencies and Branches,
W. H. EVANS THOMAS, 2,003,201,50
Manager.
HEAD OFFICE:--HONG KONG,
10. Des Voeux Road, Centra
Authorised Capital Paid-up Capital Reserve and Undivided
Profits
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:-. Hon. Str Shou-son Chow, Chairman; Li Koon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwok, Esq., Wong Yun Tong, Esq., Li Lan Sang, Esq.. Wong Chu Son, Esq. and Fung Ping Wali, Esq.f
TION WITH THE PROBLEMS For selling firewood at a price
by IMMEDIATELY ARISING FROM higher than that fixed THE FREEZING OF JAPANESE Controller of Trade, Yung. Lan, News Service.
· AND CHINESE ASSETS. AND 46, widow, firewood dealer, was THE INCLUSION OF HONG fined $200, or one month's hard
MORE LINDBERGH: KONG IN THE STERLING labour, by Mr. H. C. Macnamara AREA.
at Kowloon this morning.
ISOLATIONISM Mr. Hall-Patch, British Finan- It was stated that accused was cial Commissioner in the Far stopped by a Chinese constable (SPECIAL TO CHINA_MAIL") East; has proceeded to Chungking in Hai Tan Street yesterday, when
· Col. Lindbergh, speaking in to act as temporary British mem delivering the firewood. She sold Cleveland yesterday, warned the ber of the Chinese Currency 60 cattles for $2 instead of 45 United States that she was being ris Stabilisation Fund.
cattles for $1-the fixed rate.
The China
DEALS
Dail
CONCISELY AND ACCURATELY
WITH THE NEWS
"EARLIEST WITH THE LATEST"
Kan Tong Po, Esq., Chief Manager; Hon. Mr. Li Tee Fong, Manager
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:-
Manila Melbourne Nagasaki
Calculia
Amoy carried to the verge of war in Bombay spite of the opposition of the
Haiphong majority of the people."-Interna Hankow
Honolulu tional News Service. **
RUSSIAN WOMAN
FINED
New York
Paris Feiping
Penang
Seattle Samarang
Bhangla Singapore Sourabaya Owałów Bydney Fontela
Kobe Kowloon London
Rangoon Balgor
Vancouver
Ban Francisco
Every description of Banking, and Exchange business transacted. Loans. Russian woman, Nalda granted on approved securities. Aksenova Gracle, 34, who was Current Accounts, opened in : Local charged with keeping a brothel Currency and Fixed Deposits received on. the ground floor of No. 23, one year or shorter periods in Local Lock. Road, was fined $150 or and Foreign Currencies on
which will be "quated on application, two months hard labour by Mr. Safe Deposit Boxes To Letr D. J. N. Anderson at.. Kowloon
terms
POWERKANUTONG PO,
Hotel Chief Manager.
THE WING ON BANK, LIMITED.
Head Office: Hong Kong. 26, Des Voeux Road, Central: Authorised Capital: 270 $10,000,000 LONDON BANKERS— Westminster Bank, Ltd. Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business transacted.
Current Accounts and Savings Accounts opened. Fixed Deposits received at rates which will be quoted on application.
Safe. Decosit Boxes for hire. PHILIP GOCKCHIN,
Chief, Manager.
The China Mail
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