THE CHINA MAIL, TUES DAY, APRIL 20, 1948.
ROYAL INTEROCEAN LINES
Encorporated in the Netherlands as
KONINKLIJKE VANA-CHINA PAKETVAART_LIJNEN N. V. AMSTERLIAM Á
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN SERVICE
"TJISADANE”
Arrivals IN PORT
"TJIBADAK”
"STRAAT SOENDA”
fon Macassar
* Javaports,
25th April.
from Japan
30th April
Sallings
to Mondla, 20th April. to Javapurts &
Mucouser 28th April
to Javaports
& Macassar,
12th May.
to Menado,
Mnennan & Jova Ports, 2nd May
ASIA-AFRICA—SOUTH AMERICA SERVICE
"BOISSEVAIN”
Arrivals
from
Saltings
to Shanghai & Japan, South America, 21st April South Africa.vin to South Africa, Stralty & Mahila South America, 26th April
vla Munila & Straits 6th May
"STRAAT MALAKKA"
from
South America,
to South Africa,
South Africa,
South America, Early June
Mid Muy
Transhipment cargo on through Bs/L to Dar-Ex-Salaam,
Mombasa, Zanzibar accepted on all sailings,
SUMATRA-MALAYA—-CHINA SERVICE
Arrivals
"HEINRICH JESSEN"
IN PORT
"YAN HEUTSZ"
from Belawan Deli & Straits 23rd April from Amoy & Bwnlow,
1st May.
Sallings
to Straits &
Belawan Dull,
20th April.
Lo Bwatow & Amoy,
25th April:
to Straits & Belawan Dell, 2nd May,
Agents: IIOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
"ALPHACCA"
Tanda Avaliable for
O k
"RIDDERKERK"
"MARIEKERK“
Arrivals from Jupart
& Shonghai
Sailings
to Europe vin Straits
28th April
20th April
from Europe 3rd May
to Europe
vin Straits
from Europe
to Europe
Early Juno
via Straits
Early July
2nd June
Transhipment cargo on through Bs/f, accepted to
**editerranean and Northern European ports.
"SILVEROAK"
Agents: SILVER LINE LTD.
Arrivals
from U.S.
Atlantic Parts,
Early Muy
Office Address: King's Building.
DE LA
"
Sailings
to U.S.
Atlantic Poris, Middle Muy
Phones: 28016 & 25017
RAMA LINES
EXPRESS CARGO LINER SERVICES
TO AND FROM PACIFIC & ATLANTIC COASTS
LOADING DATES IN U.S.A.
Loads
Date
Atlantic Coast
Mid. May
Mid. June
Los Angeles
From
Atlantic Coast
Los Angele
For
Atlantic Coast
vie
Los Angeles
San Francisco }
& Los Angeles >
Late June
ARRIVALS
Vessel
m.y. "DONA NATI" m.v. "DONA ANICETA" m.v. "TONGHAI"
Date
Vessel
20th May And, June
m.v. "BALI"
SAILINGS
Date
24th April Mid. June Bild, Juno
Ald, June
5.5. "DONA AURORA"
Vossel
m.v. "TAMARA”
8.8, "DONA AURORA" m.v. "BENGAL"
3.P. "HALLAND"
BOOKING AGENTS for P.A.L.
THE DE LA Rama steamSHIP GO., INC.
(Incorporated in the Philippines)
CHINESE SHIPPING OFFICE Tels. 28738-20158
MARINA HOUSE Tel. 23676-22875
MOW SANG SHIPPING
COMPANY.
3, Connaught Road, W., 1st Floor. Tel. No. 31505,
HONGKONG & MACAO LINE
S.S. “KWONG SAI”
HONG KONG DEPARTURE:
5.00 P.M. DAILY'
MACAO DEPARTURE;
10.00 AM. DAILY
- SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
For Paisage and Freight Particulars please apply to abova.
CHINA MERCHANTS S.N. CO.
15 Connaught Road Wort.
S.S. HAI HISIA
FINANCE
AND COMMERCE
LOSSES IN COAL STRIKE Railroads And Steel Hardest Hit Hong Kong
Weekly Review Of
U.S. Business
OF REPARATIONS
New York, Apr. 19.
Industry struggled this week to make up the produc-
tion lossas caused by the coal strike. Coal mining operations still were far below normal. But the railroad and steel industries, hardest hit of all by the fuel shortage and still a bit jittery over a sure fire cool supply, jacked up) operations and planned to resume full scale activity as soon as possible.
Normal coal mining was blocked on two fronts:
1-Roughly one-third of the soft coal country's 450,000 miners stayed away from work, apparently to wait n decision
speed. Astute observers, though, were worried: At 116 ather time in yours,
perhaps, have the gauges of business showed such contradictory readings.
If you expected Inflation, there
on John L. Lewis' contempt of were scores of figures to back court trial;
business
you up. If you anticipated re- 2-Floods in many coal min-ression, you had another set of
statistics just as Impressive. ing areas prevented mining,
The automobile
Labour was high on the list of which confronted policy managed to maintain production problems which confro during the week but it appeared-making executives.
Retail sales figures distort the likely that fewer cars would roll
picture.
While dollar April oft assembly lines in late
sales show continued increases, unit volume am May. Steel makers kept
has declined in many cases. shipments of finished prodticis such as plate during the coal the ex- shutdown, but only at inventories.
General pense of Motors lustrated the plight of the Industry with the
nnnounce- ment that it was running out of pig iron and steel and that re- duced operations, affecting about 200,000 people, would be neces
sary,
Observers' Worry Elsewhere business and in dustry functioned at close to top
Notice To Consignaos,
WATERMAN STEAMSHIP
CORPORATION
8.5. "LA SALLE"
FROM JAPAN
Tokyo, Apr. 10.
Reparations shipments from Japan under the 30 per cent advance transfor programme 'reached approximately 6,000 machines, totalling more than 10,000 tone, by the middle of April, It has been officially announced by the SCAPI Reparations Section.
China has taken the largest- amount o far, with
ship. ments of 3,080. pieces of ma. chinery totalling 9,120 tons. This represents 42 per cent of the 7,311 machines which Chine has designated as 10- ceptable.—Reuter.
Money Market
rate was
Gold opened quiet yesterday the tone improved morning but towards the close.
Opening rate was $337.00 $333,25 and $338.25 in the course tuel, and rates varied between
of the
day, Closing $338,25.
Plastres opened at $11.30 and losed at $11.10 a 100.
Chinese National Currency opened at 7.8 cents for futures al
cents for spot (for CN$10,- goods.000) and of
closed at 7.925 conta Businessmen would ilka to and 8.35 cents, respectively.
Ticals were down to $25.50 a 100 in the morning but improved to $25.70 in the afternoon.
European recovery, FBar. mament and larger Incomes via the lower tax method might be the shot in the, arm needed to
the
spur
know,
Loans to
flaw
Loans Drop
commerce, Industry and agriculture dropped for the fourth week running. the 11th decline out of the Brat 15 weeks of the year. The total outstand- ing was the lowest since the first week in December.
That is good or bad, depending on your viewpoint.
BD
Did it mean that high level policy aimed at restricting bank credit because of its large infla- Having arrived Hongkong tionary potential was having an consignees of cargo are hereby effect? Did it mean that banks notified that all
were carefully cutting down the have now of credit in goods been landed and placed at their
order to
to avoid over-extension dangerous risk and expense into the go- Or did it mean business was downs of the Hongkong and stackening, that less money was Kowloon Wharf and Godown being borrowed for productive Co., Ltd, where delivery may purposes, that there was less call be obtained as soon as the for capital for expansion and goods are landed.
venture enterprises? Was it au early sign at approaching econo→ mic stagnation?
Businessmen would liko know. Associated Press.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the godowns.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the godown where they will be examined in the presence of Messrs. Goddard and Douglas on the 22nd April, 1948, at 10 a.m.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES HOLDING
hayo
to
to
NEI Guilders rose from $45,30
$49.00 a 100.
U.S. dollars were qulet with buyers for notes at $5.67 and TT at $5.77%.
Stock Exchange
Quotations were not slabis on a rather | quiet market.
B.K GOVT, LOANS
* Loan 10in.
*1% Loan (1034) 100% 6.
#%% Loan, (1949) 101m. BANKS
H.K. B, Bank 2040,
H.K. 8. Denk (Lon. Reg.) £1201⁄4ận. Chartered Bank 1%.
Mercantile Bank £2, Bank of East Asia 13b, INSURANCES
Canton In, 410m, Union In 2001,
China Underwriters ‹ 74, M.K. Fire Ins. 910, 100am. BUIPPINO
Douglasrs 200.
H.K. & M. Steamboats I Indo China (Pref.) 100n, Indo China (Def.) 3000," Shells (Deurer) 76/2n. U. Waterbonia 199. DOCKS, WHARVER, GODOWNS, ETC.
ILE. 4 K Wharves (0.) X.D. 180b., ILBE
ILK. 100.
4 K. Wanrves (N.) (P, NJ
R.K. Docks X.D. 19*., 291⁄2 **. China Providents 21%, 2 #hanghai Dockyards 255, MINING
Ran Mines 5.70m. HK. Mim Bla
LANDS, HOTELE & BLOGS.
H.K. 8. Hotal 17Kb., 17%/18am. 21.K. Lands X.D. sb., #23⁄41⁄201 Bhonghai Lande Býb, OK.
Bamghkeya Eatniem 25m, Sina.. H.K. Renities 1.
Chinese Estates 100.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
H.K. Tazn 22 % 6, 22, 211⁄4%/3⁄41⁄2sa. Peak Trama. (0.) 22.
Peak Trams (N.) 15n.
Biar Farrics 129%., 180/11AM.
Yaumati Ferries $115.
C. Lights (0.) 284b. 23. C. Lights (N) 18%, 19.
Electrica
H.K. $13.10,
50/$0.
Sterling improved to and Australian pounds to $12.53.
per
Notice To Consignees
Consignees
American Pioneer Line vessel "Ploncer Wave" which arrived on April 15, 1948, are hereby notified that their cargo has been dis- charged into the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.'s godown where it will lie at the risk and expense of the consignces.
Ex ship's tackle survey was held at time of discharge of this vessel but detalled examination could not be held. It is therefore arranged that detalled survey will be held in the presence of consignees by the Company's
surveyors, Messrs. Anderson & Ashe, 'at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, April | 21, 1948, in the premises of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd.
Macs Electrics 19. Bandakan Lights lin. Telephones (0.) 4. Tanphupe thứ như
Shanghal Os INDUSTRIALS
n
Cald. Maes. (Ord.) £1b. Canton few 70.
Cements 48, 10 H.K. Ropes In BTORES.
Daley, Farma (0,) si1⁄2t, id. Dairy Farms (N.) 52at Watsons (X. Ria.) 49. Watson Rights Xib. Lane, Crawforda 578. Sinceres 5.901.
China Emporium 18. Bun Co, Ltd., 5.800. Kwong Bear Hong 20ŝu, Wine Ca (H.E.)' 1424. Wm. Powell, Lid 120. MISCELLANEOUS
China Entertainments 2531⁄2n. JLK. Constructions (0.) ŝa, II.K. Constructions (N.) Bn. Vibro Fling X.D., O.B. 141⁄2u, Maraman ~ investments "11/01. -Mersman, (B.K.) 1.ion. COTTONS
Evos 201⁄4b.
49
P. & O., B. I. & E. & A, BILLS OF LADING
EXPORTS CUT To comply with the General
Messrs. Goddard & Douglas
Washington, Apr. 19. United States exports to the Bonded Warehouse Regulations, will attend at 10 am. on Mon- consignees must have Re days and Thursdays within the No claim will be admitted Soviet bloc are declining sharply venue Officer in attendance free storage period to survey for damaged cargo if damage under the strict licencing polley when examining damaged duti- damaged cargo, and consignees is not surveyed at the above adopted on March 1. Commerce estimated Department officials able goods. All claims against are requested to
their appointed time by Messrs. the vessel must be presented to representatives present, Unless Anderson & Ashe and con- that less than US$240,000 worth of the Undersigned within four-consignees representatives
are signees are hereby cautioned goods has been licenced for ship- ment to Russia since the rule was teen days of the ship's arrival, present at the Survey 'no claims accordingly.
adopted that all exports to Europe or they will not be recognised. can thereafter be admitted.
worth more than US$100, muat have Government clearance-A- No fire insurance will be MACKINNON, MACKENZIE
sociated Press. effected.
& CO. Agents:-
P. & 0. 8. N. Co. B. L S. N. Co., Ltd. E. & A. 9.3. Co., Ltd.
WALLEM & CO., Agents, Telephone 34177-9.
:
SAILING DIRECT FOR BANGKOK
S.S. "PRODUCE”
LOADING 20th APRIL, 1948 SAILING 21st APRIL, 1948
For freight particulars apply to:
JEBSHUN SHIPPING CO.
68 BONHAM STRAND WEST.
TEL. 25936...
UNITED STATES LINES
H. A. AYRES, Acting General Agent. Hong Kong, April 20, 1940.
1
Notice To Consignees. CONSIGNEES PER CANADA ASIATIC LINES LTD.
6.5. "ISLANDSIDE" Notice To Consignees
are hereby notified that their S.S. "GLENOGLE” cargo is being discharged into the Hongkong & Kowloon Whart Damaged cargo ex the above & Godown Co's godown where vessel will be surveyed at it will be at consignees risk Holt's Wharf between the hours and subject to the Whart's of 10 a.m. 12 noon on 22nd | terms and conditions of storage, and 23rd April, 1948, and and where delivery may be.ob consignee's representatives are tained, - requested to be present during the survey.
*
Damaged packages are to be left in the Godownts for examin- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, ation by Consignees and the
Agents.
Company's Surveyors, Mesars Goddard & Douglas at 10 am. Hong Kong, -20th April, 1948. on 22nd April
Pacific Far East Live, Inc.
Fast Regular - Trans-Pacific Service
OVERLAND
NEW YORK CHICAGO-DETROIT-TORONTO; MONTREAL AND ALL'AMERICIAN & CANADIAN ORFIED,
DIRECT
SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES
VESSEL
Telephone 11633.
SAILINGS
ak, “BRITAIN VICTORY"
m.a. "SURPRISE“
Arriba
Apr. 21.
From
Balls
„San Francisco
San
30
Ban Frans.FOO
*May
Singapore April 27
Ban Fran
ENBAUIT”
AT REPUBLIC
Cargo for Taing-Tab, Hankow & Tientsin acceptable,
sum through bills of lading.
FOR FULL PARTICULARS PLEASE APPLY TO THE ABOVE
To comply with the. General Bonded Warehouse Regulations consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance. when damaged dutiable goods are ex- amined,
Nd claims will be admitted after the goods have left the staumer's godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after the 23rd April 1948 will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the under- signed on or before the 4th May §1848 or they will not be recog-
nliod.
Fire Inimirando will bo
ODWELLNA CO., LTD.
3th April 104
PRESIDENT LINER
Sailings
REFRIGERATION—SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKS--
CARGOCAIBE-SPECIM
TO SAN FRANCISCO
8.8. "General Gordon" (vla Shanghai)
... April 24
8.9, "President Cleveland" ́ (via Shangbai) ............... May 1 8.8. "General Meigs“ (vis Manila & Honolula).... 8.8, "President Wilson" (vla Shanghai)
May 15
May 20
TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES (VIA KOBE & YOKOHAMA)
8.8. "President Grant" (vla Shanghai)
April 20 Apr, 30
May
*
May 18
8.3. "President Taft" - (via Shanghai) 8.8, "President Pierce" (direct) ......................................
8.9, "President McKinley"
TO NEW YORK BOSTON AND HAVANA VIA
MANILA, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO,
COCHIN, BOMBAY, SUEZ AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS
8.8. "President Monroe"
8.8. "Spott E. Land"
8.8. "Marine Snapper"
8.6. "President Polk"
Apr. 28
May *
May 7
17
•May
AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD.
St. George's Bldg.
Tel. Nos. 28172/28175
American Promeer Line
Arrivals from New York, Boston,
· Other Atlantic Ports via Panama
B.3. "PIONEER LAKE" '8.8. "PIONEER COVE"
Due Apr. 23
Due May 4
Sailings to Manila
Sails Apr. 24
Sails May 5
8.8. "PIONEER LAKE"
8.8. "PIONEER COVE"
Sailings to New York, Boston, Philadelphia Baltimore & Other Atlantic Ports via
Panama Canal
-Special Cargo Oil Tanka-
8.8. "DURANGO VICTORY"
6.8. "PIONEER WAVE"
Due Apr. 28 Sails Apr. 20
Due Apr. 30 Sails May 1
For Full Particulars Call
UNITED STATES LINES
General Agents
Queen's Building,
Tell 31251 (3 lines)
KLAVENESS LINE
SAILINGS
Direct to LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND, VANCOUVER & SEATTLE.
SAILING 8th MAY m.s. "ROSEVILLE
ARRIVALS FROM PACIFIC COAST m.8. "CASTLEVILLE"
... DUE 23rd APRIL SAILING FOR SINGAPORE PORT SWETTENHAM,
PENANG & BATAVIA.
24th APRIL PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION. - BULK OIL TANKS
Chinese Freight Agents, HOO FOOK PING THE BANK LINE (China) Ltd.
HONG KONG
* Apply:
THE BANK LINE (CHINA) LTD, Klag's. Building. Tel. 27792
MACAU
FASTEST, COMFORTABLE, SAFETY, SERVICE.
S. S. "CHEUNG HING'
Leave From Hong Kong 5 p.m. daily from Tung On Wharf. Leave from Macau
9.30 ..
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE. Particulars for Freight & Passage Please apply to 23921.
CHEONG HING HONG
Agents
51, Des Voeux Rd. W. 1st Fl. Tel:23921.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
OF COPENHAGEN
M.V. "KAMBODIA"
Now in Port accepting cargo for.
ADEN, PORT SAID, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG, OSLO, GOTHENBURG AND COPENHAGEN
EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
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