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This is to inform my many ch that having returned to the Colony. I have this day assumed charge of the firm of LAMMERT BROTHERS Peder Building.
L. E. LAMMERT,
Hong Kong, April 25, 1946,
SERVICE AUCTION ROOMS Auctioneers, Surveyors, etc. Beaument, French Bank Bldg., A.E.B. de Sousa, Auctioneer, Telephone 31867.
KOWLOON AUCTION
HOUSE (Auctioneers, etc.)
No. 504, Nathan Rd. (lat Fl.),
Kowluon.
Tel. 56125.
Forms for the above purpose may be had on application to the Company.
F.E. d'Almuda Remedios Secretary.
THE VIBRO PILING ·
CO., LTD.
York Buliding, Hong Kong.
LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers, Surveyors and Appraisers, Pedder Building, Telephone No. 20224.
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned have received instructions from The Custodian of Property to sell by Public Auction on
Friday, the 26th. April, 1916 commencing at 10.30 a.m.
at the Premises of The Kung On Godown, The Praya, West Point 14 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS,
comprising:
Account Books.
Straw Matting,
Stationery,
Broken Furniture,
Oil Residues,
Cow Hide,
Cotton Rags
and
Old Iron Hoops
Etc.. Etc.
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1946.
Chungking Charges
Of Obstruction IT WAS A
CHUNGKING, APRIL 24.
A CHINESE GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN YESTERDAY CHINESE PLANE
mombor
Pago G
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
SHIPPING DEPARTMENT 16 Pedder Street
Tel. 30311,
General Managers. INDO-CHINA S.N. CO., LTD.
8.8. YUENSANG .... S.S. TAKSANG
SAILINGS
Singapore, Penang, Calcutta 25th April ..to Swatew 25th April
ARRIVALS
IN PORT
3.S. KWAISANG 8.9. YUENSANG
80th April
from Shanghai 2nd May
..Kowloon Dock .Duoy D. 2
Busy B.5
All the above subject to alteration without notice.
CHARGED THE COMMUNISTS WITH OBSTRUCT-
Chungking, April 24, ING EFFORTS TO OPEN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The headquarters of Gen- ON MAY 5 IN Nanking "TO AVOID BEING ASK-cral Goorgo C. Marshall, Tru- ED EMBARRASSING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MAN- man's special envoy to China, CHURIAN SITUATION."
yesterday released a message THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION, K. C. WU, SAID from the American
DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE THAT THE COM-of the field team in Mukden, 9.8. KUTSANG (Operator P. & 0.3 from Bombay (via Singapore) MUNISTS WERE HIDING THEIR REAL REASON FOR |stating that Chinoso air force DELAYING LISTING THE NAMES OF THEIR REPRE- planos were operating over S.S. ESANG SENTATIVES TO THE ASSEMBLY BEHIND SMOKE- Szopingkat on the dates the SCREEN CHARGES OF GOVERNMENT VIOLATIONS | Communists claimed that OF PREVIOUS AGREEMENTS.
United States planes had at- Referring to Monday's com- tacked their positions. munist statement that their The message and that one 3.5. TAKSANG Film Reviews party will not participate in the Chinese P-61 pilot, Llout. Chen, re-organization of the National is missing as a result of the Government or in the National Szepingkai operations. Chen Assembly until the Kuomintang was wearing American flying All intending Passengers are requested to reglater their names sa has settled both the political dis- clothes. putes and halted the fighting in
for as possible in advance of the time at which they wish to leave, and withoul ostentation, in the
The field team officer recom- Manchuria, Wu said, "Every incnded permanent marking of antala of screen history. It brings among us, the audience, thing is related to the Man-Chinese aircraft obtained from of the churian problem. The com-the United States. He said the the personalities and life men on an alrcraft
carrier in munists do not want the Nation- fighters bused on the Mukden the Pacific, and in such A way al Assembly delegates to ask field had the old United States that we really come to know them them why they are violating the insignia covered with az our own friends. Photograph- ed by Navy cameramen whilst the agreement permitting the Gov-paint which was easily removed. to tako over Man- The Communist "New China carrier was actually at war, these crament andly lacking in the majority of
churia." the scenes have
Daily News," meanwhile, report authenticity 8V
Wo Baid the governmented that three divisions of the studio made war fims. In some would do "everything possible" Government now ist Army strange way, by accident so it to open the National Assembly and опе division of the seems, there A good dent of as scheduled.
71st Army had been attacking beauty in this film beside trut
"The Fighting Lady". "The Fighting Lady" is a flim which will take its place, quietly
water
The principal business before Szopingkai since April 18 and drama. the silhouettes of the Task the Assembly is consideration of claimed the Communists wel Force against the actting sun, the the new Chinese constitution-still holding the city on April curious snakelike trails of the wake of the Japanese Navy as it which the Political Consultative 20.--Asauclited Press takes avoiding action. The rather Conference steering committee
of д
horrible beauty surrealist is still preparing in Chungking Lord Killearn
picture by Dali.
Lieut. Robert Taylor's commen
Lary
is admirably restrained, it
Marshall Mediation
General George C. Marshall,
never exceeds the minimum neces-meanwhile, increased the tempo
sary explanation and is apokea of his "peace conferences" yes-
with a
almost emʊtionless
lack of quiet, tankes it ring true. The Fight of spurious excitement, which
ine
Louis de Rocke Lady Dont's first attempt to shape fact into
a story which exterofiction The House on 02nd Street was
was
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek terday, conferring with both and Communist General Chou En-lai.
Visiting Siam
Singapore. Apr. 24.
Agents:
THE GLEN LINE LTD..
M.V. GLENOGLE Dua from United Kingdom 2nd week May M.V, GLEN APP
....about 10th May Loading for UK. & North Continental Porta.
Alsó Agents for PRINCE LINE LTD.
Managing Agents AUSTRALIA CHINA LINE.
BUTTERFIELD &
AGENTS:
SWIRE
CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
The British Special Commis- 9.3. "TSINÄN"
SAILING TO SHANGHAI
SAILING TO BANGKOK
sioner in South-East Asia. Lord SS. "FOOCHOW" (No passengers) Killearn, is leaving Singapore on April 29 for Slam, where he will personally survey the rice situa- 8.9. "NINGHAI" tion, with particular emphasis on from said the transportation of rice "frank ex- that country to other parts of
South-East Asia.
Marshall's headquarters made his second), and it achieves his mention of progress but a abject brilliantly. The colour re-there had been a
Communist spokesman production of this film, in spite
The above Premises will be open to inspection on 24th, and 25th. April, 1946, between 10.00 a.m. and Noon and between hers worked.
KOWLOON OPTICAL CO. 2.00 pm, and 4 pm..
Refracting and Manufacturing
Opticians
P. M. Wright, D.O.S. (U.S.A,} Optometrist-in-Charge
663, Nathan Rd., Kowloon,
ABCs
The Auction is subject to the Conditions of Sale published in the 9th, March, 1946, issue of
the Gazette:
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
S. S. "HAI YANG "
Sailing for SWATOW 4th May.
From Company's Wharf.
Subject to alteration without Notice.
For Particulars of Freight & Passage. Please apply to:-.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. General Managers.
P. & D. Building, 5th floor. Tel. 23755.
or
CHINESE SHIPPING DEPT.
20 Connaught Road, Central. Tel, 24639.
of the appalling difficulties, and change of views" between Mar- treat danger in which the photo-shall and Chou En-lai.
Is excellent, and Fighting Lady" is a lasting tribute, not only to the crews of the ships and the aircraft, but to the unnamed photographers who made the film possible.
Was
L
Following on
en the recent Singa pore food conference. at which It appeared to most observers the importance of Siam rice was that the interpretation of the stated to be the key to the South- original "coase firo" agree East Asia food
The problem, menta are ao tled in the hands
visit considered here as being of the of various political lenders that utmost importance, especially as a new formal agreement is re-negotiations between Siam and quired. Only a written pact Britain have not been completed. with terms completely
The visit is the first that Lord clearly outlined would be satis-arrival in Singapore.-Reuter.
Killearn has mado since hia factory, sources close So both factions declared.
"Over Twenty-One".
Alexander Knox
com- paratively unknown until he was chosen for the part of President Wilson in the film, of that name. 11. "Over Twenty-one." (at the Lee Theatre from today) he proves that his brilliant portrayal in Chungking.
and
short for Money Mart
reaching a complete agreement
Time is growing
¦... Both
Noon 20th April
4 p.m. 30th April
No passengers-thereafter fortnightly sailings
SAILING TO CANTON
8.3. "FATSHAN”
4 p.m. 30th April
8.00 am. 28th-April
Subjcot to alteration without notice.
For Freight and Saloon Passages all lines, pleaso-apply to:-- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Connaught Road, Central, Telephone 30331 (Private exchange).
Chinese, national
cur- For
of Wilson was based on a real It appears certain that the frency and gold were very quiet peting ability. Teamet with Generalissimo, Marshall and on the market yesterday.
C.N. opened at H.K.32.42 to
Irene Dunne and Charles Coburn, other leaders will fly to Nankingc.N.$1,000 for futures and $2.47 !
Knox plays the part of Max before the end of the week.
a newspaper editor who.
Wharton,
joins the army and is posted to an offleets training school. His
Nanking Shift
wife Paula (Irene Dunne) joins Communist headquarters said
gency.
him there, and makes her first that no arrangement had been attempt at running. + house; made to accommodate their comedy highlight is Paula's em hundred officials and employees ployment of Robert Gow Max's in Nanking but a government publisher, as a buller in an emer-spokesman said that orders had Irene Dunne is at her best in a been given to provide space to domestic comedy role such as this, all political parties there. cinema-goers will probably
Chungking-Nanking air travel. member her as Julle in "Penny is somewhat fangled as the Gov Serenade. Charles Coburn char-ernment and the Diplomatic acterises the harassed executive Corps have started simultaneous with a skill born of long practice moves. The United States Em- in parts of this type.
This is an amusing and enjoy-motored transport planes from bassy borrowed a pair of four- able film, neatly directed by
for spot, and closed at $2.39 and $2.47, respectively,
Gold opened at $426 per tact and closed at $425.
Rates for U.S. dollars were maintained at $5 for large notes and $4.95 Sterling and Australian pounds for small. English were unchanged at $17 and $12.50 respectively,
For Passages other than Saloon to Coast Ports and Singapor
please apply to:--
Messrs. NAM TAI
127, Des Voeux Road, Central: Telephone 20116.
Freight and Passages other than Salopa by 8.5. "FATSHAN”
please apply to:-
THE CHINA TRAVEL SERVICE
Telephone 81110
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
Steamer
""KUTSANG”
From
Bombay & Singapore
Buying "FENGTIEN" United Kingdom via Singapore
Shanghai Rates
Shanghal, Apr. 24. Market opening quotations:- Gold per ounce: CN$156,500, Selling CN$157,500.
U.S. Dollar (unofficial): Buying CN$2,200, Selfing_CN$2,220,
Hong Kong Dollar: Buying ciated Press.
· Du
end April Early May
Charles Vidor who was the United States Navy and an- CN$400, Selling CN$410A BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. -
respon other sible for that superb musical
from Lieut-Gon. Alvin "Cover Girl' Which is evidence Gillem to move Its key person- enough of his ability,
nel,
G.W.A.
Among arrivals in the Colony on Tuesday were Dr. G. A. C Herklots, of the Medical Depart- ment, and Dr. (Lt. Col.) Douglas
Laing.
Chicago. Apr. 24.
May rye closed five cents higher Tuesday. Oats were unchanged to higher; "wheat, corn and barley atsiling prices.--- A$50+. ciated Press.
HALF A MILLION MEN'S SECOND-HAND - JACKETS and TROUSERS Suitable for Hongkong trade at FOUR SHILLINGS each.
Thousands shipped to Middle Eust
Quick shipment of pressed bales
BEN LINE STEAMERS LIMITED. of one thousand amorted gar-
S.S. “BENVORLICH" expected to arrive from U.E
via-Straits Mid May.
For particulars apply to:-
(China) Ltd., Agen
Telephone: 34165.
ments.
Establish confirmed credits in Dayacht of any quantity on English Bank
an
Compromiso Hint
N. Y. STOCKS
. SAILINGS FOR STRAITS AND INDIA
Steamer
Steamer
"KAIPAKI"
For
Sydney From Australian.Ports
Ready
early May
Due
3rd May
New York, Apr. 24. A Kuomintang source said Individual stock market favour-
that exists for a compromise settle-leaders generally retreated. Steels, yesterday
possibility tos advanced Tuesday but the EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
and motora suffered from threa- ment of the Manchurian, ques- tion with the Government sur-tened curtailments in production rendering control of "certali
due to the coal strike. Transfors
·word parts" for a Cammuntat agron Jones Averages 77.20; 80 Indus-
around 1,400,000. Dow "EMPIRE JOY" ment to ovьcuate Changchun, trials 207.31; 20 Ralls 04.87; 16 Harbin and other major cities Utilities 43.52. and give government completo frodom over and along the rail-
Closing Prices (Apr American Telephone-104% Ana- way line between Makdon,conda Copper 47%; Bethlehem
Steel 100% Boring Aircraft 29 Changchun and Harbin,
Genoral The source admitted that such General Electric. 47;
Motors 74%; Homestake Mining a compromise had "not yet gone 48% beyond its possibility" but it op International Tel. & Tol. International Harvester was the only way of breaking 25% Pan-American Airways 20; the deadlock and avoiding a full-Reni Silk 29; Shell Ou 30%; So scale civil war,
cony Vacuum 17% Standard Ont The same source said the com- of Calif. 67%; Standard Oll of munist position was that they NJ 70% United States Rubber should control all Manchuria, house Electric 384, Associated 78% U.S. Steel 833; Weeting- government only South Man- Changchun xorthward, giving Press. churia.—Associated Press, “
F. E. TRIBUNAL-
COTTON FUTURES
1-Now York, Apr. 24. Tokyo, Apr, 245 Cotton futures closed 85 conta Indin and the Philippina Com-to $120 higher Tunsday.
Closing Price (Apr. 28) May monwealth, have been: Invited to norminato judges to the Inter-27.88 Ascealed Fross, national Military Tribunal for
CM: Newman, (Contractors), the Far East, VESPREANSr.
** Their participation will bring. nällöstens Tsp to 11 tha mumber of justices who will hear charges against major Japhnoso war erimos suspecte.j →→Associated Press.
Cable-Address). Harbinger.
..
New Oricans. Apr Cotton futuros closed 00 bita to #1.15 higher Tursday.
Closing Price (Apr. 28) May 27.73Adoggiated Prest.
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SAILING TO UK "'LYCAON" sails for Port Snid, Liverpool via
Straits 2nd week of May. Accepts cargo for European Continental porta other than Mediterranean ports.
VESSEL QUES "LYCAON" from U.K. via Stralis at the the week of
For Panart and freight
BUTTERFIELD & SWIBETABENTS.
Telephone: 39338.