JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LUN N.V.
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King's Building, Connaught Road,"
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Tel: Shipping Dept. 28016. Passage Dept. 28017. Chinen Agenta, Connaught Road, No. 82, Tol, 25183. -
**BLIP
1. "TJISADANE"
- Macauar/Bourabaya/
Femarang/Balavis,
on ur about 21st May.
E.. "TJIBADAK"
Kobe/Manlin/
Amy, an or about 24th May.
Belling" fr
Amoy & Bhanchal
on or about 13 May.
Batavia, Beniarana, Bourabaya. Macassar, or about 15th May.
ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
Hip
(ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE),
JO.. "TEKELBERO"
m.s. "TEGELBERG"
doe from
In port
Shanghai 24th May.
Balling for
Bhanchal 17th May.
Loading for Bouth Afrin, and Gerald
America 24th May.
(DELI-STRAITS-CHINA LINE)
Bhip
"VAN BEUTSZ
Bhip
Due from Amy & Beatow,
17th May
Balling fer
Singapore, Penang Belawan Dell, 19th May.
A
SILVER LINE LTD.
m.s. "SILVERWALNUT”
m.s. "HOPERIDGE"
Ahip
de from
In port
New York, S. Francisco & Vancouver, an or about 3rd June,
Ballber fer
Beuille on or about 16th May-no euren,
Penang, Bing@ss>re. U.S, Atlantic porta via Burt,
HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
..THORRECKE"
dus from
10 port
*.. "LORENTZ”
Shanghel
end May
1
ак
Leading for Hingapore/Caluniboj Port Ball/Antwerp/
Genon/Marvelifes
Rotterdam/Amsterdam/ Hamburg/Copenhagen/ Cothenburg/Usko.
May 14
$1
- Manila/Bingapore/
Colombo/Bus/Port Bald Genon, Mare-litre/ Antweṛn/letterdamag Amsterdam/Hamburg/ Copenhagen/ Gothen burg/Uslu, second half burg/Dile, Hard May.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
of Copenhagen
M.S. "KINA"
Loading for
ADEN, PORT SAID, CADIZ,
TANGIER, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, GOTHENBURG & OSLO, also accepting cargo for Singapore, and Colombo 14th-15th May
Tanks available suitable for the carriage of all in bulk
M.S. "MANCHURIA"
loading for
ADEN, PORT SAID, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, GOTHENBURG & OSLO About 20th May
Tanks available suitable for the carriage of oil in bulk.
For further particulars apply to: THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD, Queen's Bldg., 2nd floor.
Tel. 34111 & 34112.
PRINCE LINE
U.S.A. PACIFIC COAST-
FAR EAST-HALIFAX -BOSTON-NEW YORK
M.V. "SCOTTISH PRINCE”
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1947.
LOOMS
TIGHT MONEY CRISIS LOOMS
Sterling Likely To
Become "Hard"
(By Sydney Gampell, Reuters Financial Editor)
London, May 12,
By July 15, the world seems bound to have one of the greatest tightenings of money in its his- tory, perhaps the greatest in history. Sterling, which for most countries has been a very easy currency must by then become as hard as the dollar-which for most countries is a very hard currency,
H.K. Stock Exchange
with light evrensina in some of the Clear enten & fum.! lowes priemļ'storka,
The reason is that for all cur. rent purposes, sterling must then Inter-change- become virtually able with dollars. By July 15, any sterling which la spendable any where must be made sperianUTS" everywhere in the dollar
arca
There was ly moderate (urnover equally with the sterling area.
A
Britain is quite certainly going to do it, she has done a lot of it 11. finxt, Leone: 492 Loan 19194831n advance. The only way of do. ing it is to make spendable steri. ing as senree as dollars,
3% Loun 103145.
Manker H.K. 8. Bank 2160, 2090an. Chartered Bank ikom. Bez 129 ma 12-11/140; Mercnalle Bank A, & B, 29; Jank of East Auto 117h. 120.
Insuranenz Canton is 4800
f
Almost the whole of accumu lated sterling balances, more than £3,000,000,000 of
money which Union Ina, 835), 640×; China Underwriters
has been freely spendable on any- 145 HER. Fire Iun. 2011, 136.
Shipping: thouglases 274; .K. A M.thing whatever that could be Frio China (Pref. bought anywhere in the sterling
In:
the
Atembe 1968, (Web.) 1601; Shefte #Beater) 106/8n1
area, which is about half imbon Waterbosta C. Site, 51, ex. 155* trading world, will then cease to 20, N. 18.
Borka, Whorses, disdawna, vie.' H.K.be spendable, on anything any. K. Wisem 2020: 11.C. Bocks 12h where, (except as may he agreed
Tria, K
Lands, Hintele & fides H. & B. Hotels 25*1, 26m. 25/255/25.88; H.K. Land 35. Hàn, pha, Methan; Shengchal Lands Gh: 2014, 244/Namas 1inter H.K Beatles 22%, DRX
1.nn. Estate 190; 11 S
the world.
31 China Pravidente 24%, 2% on repatriating British-owned as 25 %/20/25 *; on: Shanghal Dockyards 201
Minlog: Baul Me Th: 1.K. Mussets in creditor countries,)
This epoch-making change may reasonably be expected to affect, every market and every buyer ini
Conflict Welther Britain nor sterling is Pablle Benz 2 K. Trawenys tab. | likely to break but there is n 104% 73 %; Pak Team 4010) 11 growing opinion that some mar (New) 49gn, Bur Ferries 19 Yuukots may.
M
VIAN
Chin tw. MDA.
(Now) 11, 1, 13en; 11. Ele
which
Ferries 35n; this Bosch! (0795 10.207 What happens between INDU teins high, 125, Mark Eli and July 157 It looks like a con- 241, 23/24: Sandakan ch 14, Biet of opposing forces 13: Telephone caldy 56, 56an, (New)
may canse erratic markets,
On one hand, since it is known 30+
that spendable sterling must be- come hard currency by July 15,
Industria Canton [res 74b; Cement® 25; H.K. Hopem 15m.
Stores &r Unley Farms 68, 67
Wstrona 45%*; Lhur, Crawfords 104: Stureres Chlas Emporium. Da: Bun C. Ted. Thin; Kwon Sang Hony 2995; Wing; o R.; 130: Wm. Prowell, Ltd.
some
people will anticipatory treat it as hard currency.
Briton has already mede great change for all sterling which is spendable by anybody in North Amerlea, central America, Argen-
Mijellaneous: Chinn Entertainment ant; 11.8. Constructions 102) 8%%%, #14. IN 916: Vibes Viling Kab. Martina, Helgium, Holland, Portugal Investments 13/30: Marsman (B,K.) 1/tn.
Caltons: Ewon 118.
and Italy.
The people in thoso etuntries cannot necessarily spend all their
London Stock sterling but arty which they can
Exchange
London, May 12.
spend anywhere they can spend everywhere.
A Possibility
NO NEW LOAN
London, May 13.
An authoritative British source said on Monday that the Government believed it would be forced out of office if it asked the United Statee for a new dollar loan.
The minds of the British
cot, Cabinet at present, are. hard against asking for an- other loanAssociated Press,
Germans Caught In Cairo
Economic Negotiations
In Batavia
London, May 12. Britain's hope for an early suc cess cf the economic negotiations taking place in Batavia between representatives of The Nether- Jonds
Republic and Indonesian has been mentioned informally to both parties by the British Consul General, the Foreign Office spokesman in London disclosed tonight.
This month
Cairo, May 12. Three escaped German war
He denied that any approach prisoners were reported today to have been arrested during had been made to the Dutch For- eign Ofiled by the British Em Into the thio investigations
bassy In The Hague, similar to bomb outrage in the Metro Usat made verbally last week by Cinema in Cairo on May 6, the United States Embassy.
killad when five people ware
the stated that during
the and 40 injured. According to
since signature by press reports, the German pri Dutch and Indonesian authorities Aoners manufactured a special, of the agreement which now re- type of bomb for a group of gulates the constitutional position were between them, the United States Byptian students who
other Government has hoped for an planning to carry out bomb attacks.
announcement on the restitution Unprecedented security mea-of United States property in the suren have been taken by the territory of Indonesian Repubil. the investiga-can Government.
Under Article XIV authorities an tions continue in strict secrecy, Wooden barricades, guarded by Agreement: the steci helmeted police with fixed rights and property of
Commis- bayonets, has been set up at donesians is in the hands of the the approaches to the offices of Joint Dutch-Indonesian the Public Prosecutor-General sin, which has been negotiating who le personally conducting in Java. So far, this commission has not reached an agreemak the enquiries-Reuter,
and since the British and Ameri can approaches in The Hague masi Batavia most of the recent Dutan propecals for a settlement have been rejected from the indonslun
FILM ALLIANCE
New York, May 13. An alliance of British films with American filma under a re-side-Reuter. ciprocal agreement is announced by Arthur Rank. British pro- ducer, and Universal Interna- tional Pictures of Hollywood.
Rank said the British flim industry will purchase or build theatres in 50 major American cities as "show, window
British Press.
AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES.
REFRIGERATION-SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKS-
CARGOCAIRE SPECIE
SAILINGS
SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES VIA SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & HONOLULU
95 "Marine Lynx" 93 "General Meiga" 89 "General Gordon"
PACIFIC COAST VIA MANILA
SS "President Grant"
May
17.
Jans
14
Juno -
22
May
15
NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES SS "Vanderbilt Victory" SS "Skidmore Victory" SS "Lane Victory"
May
10
May
10
Jung
July
August
NEW YORK AND HAVANA VIA MANILA. SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, COCHIN, BOMBAY,
SUEZ AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS
SS "President Monroe"
May
15
SS "President Polk"
May
28
SS "Wills Vickery"
'Juno
MANILA
the of restctation of not-In-
DOCK STRIKE
Batavin, May 12. Five thousand dock workers at Trandjeng Prick harbour resum ford work today after a strike on Saturday, caused when two per- films. - Associated
sors were injured by a sentry's varning to shoot.
CREDIT TO FINNS Washington, May 12. United States Liquidation Commission granted Finland a new
now
The
On the other hand, will coun.
On the whole, It was a rather tries notably did and the disappointing day as far as Middle East, to whom sterling is trading: was concerned, al- still scit but to whom it will as- though generally prices were suredly become hard, by July 15, well maintained. The notable try to beat the gun by spending balances in the exception to this was the mar- their sterling
the few weeks ket for British Government sterling area In
while they still can? Accuriiles where there was un
The possibility that they may 1/8th decline in small turnover, has aroused agitation in one sec. Industrials were somewhat tlan of the British press that Bri irregular, Newspaper and paper tain should block their sterling manufacturing Issues
now instead were balances right fifm but motors and breweries wulting for July 18-Beuter.
Miscellaneous little
changed gain; Molasses from United
were undecided. isauca were apart
15-
In foreign rails, the
of
chlef
Foreign
The sentry fired after the sus next, tried to pass bim without a proper permit.-Reuter.
purchase
anit Was An-
000,000 credit, for the of United States supplies has property overseas, it US$10,- nounced today--Reuter,
Russia's Demand
SS "Rutland Victory"
55 Willamette Victory".
SS "Genera! Melgą"
June
AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD.
St. George's Bldg.
Tel. Nos. 28172/28175
Pacific Far East Line, Jus.
*s.s. "DREW
TRANS PACIFIC SAILINGS To San Francisco & Los Angeles
-SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKS-
Die
Sails
VICTORY"
May 17
May 18
31
31
Jane
June 4
13
June 14
Direct
Rs, "CONTEST" A.. "MIDNIGHT" 3.8. "FLYING
DRAGON"
*Accepts cargo for Saigon.
vin Saigon & Yokohama direct
Via Yokohama
American Pioneer Line
Arrivals from New York, Boston, Other Atlantic Ports via Panama
1. "RESOLUTE” S.. "COURSER"
8.5. "AMERICAN FLYER"
Duo
Sallings to New York, Boston,
May 20th
20th
June 9th
Other Atlantic Ports via Panama Canal
-SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKS-
2
וי
6.8. "RESOLUTE"
Sally
8. "COURSEL
May 23rd -May 27th
3. "AMERICAN FLYER
June 11th
For Full Particulars, Call
For Better Terms UNITED STATES LINES CO.
London, May 12.
Mr. Harold Wilson, British Secretary for Overseas Trade, told the House of Commons today that Russia had tried for "further adjustment" of the $10,000,000 credit, advanced by Britain to the Soviet in 1941, before reaching any agree- ment about developing trade between their countries.
which lost a shilling in spite of interest was directed to Central Mr.
with lasues
the a Яve per cent increase in an Uruguay nual distribution.
Uruguayan mission coming to to discuss. sterling South African geld shares London
were well held recovered carlier losses but balences, Ols
Anglo- coppers were dull. Braziliana with the exception of made good showing in foreign Egyptian "B" shares, which fell
on nervous selling in bonds and Italian 7 were. also 3/9d prominent with a three point restricted market.—Router.
Loading New York and U.S.A. ports for Manila, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Due Hong Kong late May.
12
Loads for Halifax and U.S.A. via Singapore and Port Said.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
Tel. 80311
[
Chinese Freight Agents:-CHEONG FAT CO›
54, Bonham Strand.
Telephone 20087
BEN EINE STEAMERS LTD.-
SHOP
8.8. "SAMAFFRIC
8.5. 9AMDAUNTLESS"
9.3, "SAMAFFRIO"
8.8. "SAMDAUNTLESS”
ARRIVALS
FROM
· For Further.
W. R. LOXLEY
York Baldine
U.K.
SAILINGS
LOANS FOR
London: Antwerp, Rafterdam, viR KATD. London, Antwerp, "Rotter ddarl
DUL
26th May 10th Juno
READY
29th May
Mid, Juns.
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(CHINA) LTD.
24185
A BRITISH CROSS WORD PUZZLE
2
13
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23
25
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B.. Test.
than one,
20. Giose.
22. Repast
9. Flowering 23. Measuring
shrub.
Mundovico,
10. Holmaman. 95. Muscle
* 11. Cófy.
12. Engravo.
13. Teath part. 10. Discount. 19. More.
Yesterday
Bdap
20. Fikides. 27. Nomlikica, 28. Exabiing
cipsely. 20. Stafiding.
Crossword
Clues DowIL
1 Ugoald
pisyors, Baring. View.
4. Check. 4. Instructor.
Or fplendid.. U Bring to
17, Lilienos.
1494 krthights
house, «16. Strives - to
equal. 18. Renegada. 17. Pleoss of
Jowellery 19, Mythical tale,
21. LACE. 24Orlant.
"Aps: 81. Bally'. Shells 88.
Down 1. Found 2.- Imbibes; Roomy;|| Dild; D. Para Un Flen: 5 Fil
11. 115 Tudost 38. Nóón) 14, Pith; 10.
Wilson did not elaborate on this point in his statement to the Commons on current trade negotiations with Russia.
General Agents
314, Queen's Building.
Tel. 51251 (8 lines)
The SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC Cò., Ltd.
OUTWARDS TO SHANGHAI
.V. MANGALORE
The Russian Government," he next few years. He said they also sald, "expressed the view that plannd for a "very considerable healthy development of Anglo- disposal of surplus foodstuffs."M.V. Soviet trade would not be possible-United Press. unless some further adjustment
of the terms of credit advanced under the civil supplies agree. ment, cf 1041 were made and that any general agreement about the development of trade between [the two countries inculd be link. ed with agreement on the credit Question.
In August 1941 Britain and
··
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
CONSIGNEES PER S.S. "IVY G”
Russia made an agreement where are hereby notified that their by. Britain, pranted. Russia credit carga is being discharged into Hongkong & Kowkcon of $10,000,000, at three per cent the
interest for five years, agreeing Wharf & Godown Co's godown, to negotiate for a further advanco Where it will be at Consigners' when that was exhausted. Mr. risk and subject to the Wharf's Wilson did not say whether Rus. terms and conditions of storage, sia was seeking additional credits. and, where delivery may be ob
Cordial Talks
tained.
He said the recent talks in Moscow, from which he returned, were extremely cordial and was agreed to continue them in amination by consignees and the Company's' surveyors, London.
Damaged packages are to Be it left in the Godowns for CX-
On the credit question, however, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas, at ho said that since this was but,10 a.m. on 18th May, 1947. alde the range. of matters they
Had agreed to discuss. In Mcscow. To comply with the General we informed, them that it should, Bonded Warehouse Regulations It they desired, be taken up consignees must have a Revenue through diplomatic channels and Officer In attendance when
TRAVANCORE
...... discharging H.K. about 18th May HOMEWARDS TO EUROPE
loading H.K. early June
Tanke avaliable suitable for the carriage of oil in bulk
LOADING FOR
PORT SAID, GENOA, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP URG ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, OSLO AND GOTHENBURG.
For further particulars apply to:---
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
Agents, Telephone 31140.
KLAVENESS LINE
Direct to LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, PORTLAND, VANCOUVER & SEATTLE.·
SAILINGS
ARRIVALS
mo. CASTLEVILLE m.s, GRANVILLE
1% 50 m.s. GRANVILLE
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION.
Chinese Freight Agento,
HOO FOOK PING
to this procedure they agreed damaged dutable goods are ex- THE BANK LINE (China) Ltd,
The Secretory sold the Russi
told him that; subject machinamined
and transport being
SAILING Brd, JUNE, SAILING 6th, JULY
DUE 1st. JUNE BULK OIL TANKS.,
Appli THE BANK LINE (CHINA) LTD.”“
King's Building. Tel. 27702
timber exports Broms Rasale could so claims will be admitted, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
ba: expected to increase in the after the goods have left the
Notice to, Consignees
S.S. “YUNNANL
otcamper's godowns, and all goods rumaloing.. undelivered after the 17th May, 1947 wit be subject to rent..
All claims against the steamer Damaged, cargo ex the shove must be presented to the un vessel will be surveyed by dersigned on or before the Mesars Goddard & Douglas at 24th May, 1947 or they will Holt's Whart from 10 mm. on not be recognised. 10th May 1947 and consignee representatives are requested to be present during the
the survey BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
19: Dunks 1940 Wall; 18 Busty 10 Hong Kong, 14th May, 1947
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
·Agents.
Hongkong, 10th May, 1947:
S.S. "HAIYANG“
Sails for Swatow
on or about 15th May
Subject to alteration without Notice.
For Particulars of Freight & Passage, Please
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO,
Gangrak Managers, P.&O. Building, 6th floor. Tel. No. 31281 or
CHINESE SHIPPING DEPT. 20: Connaught Rond, Cuatral. Tel. No.: 24619