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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1948.
ROYAL INTEROCEAN LINES
· lacorporated in the Hatkallande is. Atual
KONINGLUKE JAVA-CHINA-PAKETWART LIJNEN MUZ'AMSTERDAM |
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN SERVICE * AV
Arrivals
“TJITJALENGKA"
from Amoy 13th August
"TJISADANE"
from MacaÚAT
"TJIBADAK"
& Javaporta 17th August,
from
Macosuar & Javaporis
1st Sept.
Ballings
to Javaports
& Macassar
idth August 8 am,
to Javaporta
& Macassar
1st September,
to Javaports &
Mocassar
15th Sept.
ASIA-AFRICA-SOUTH AMERICA SERVICE
"HUYS"
Arrivals
from Japan
and Shanghai
20th August
"STRAAT MALAKKA" fron
50155EVAIN"
South Africa 26th Aug.
from
South America
& South Africa 13th September
Sailings
to South Africa South America Vin Manila
Straits & Batavia
Z3rd August
to South Africa & South America via Manila Straits & Batavia 1st Oct.
to South Africa
& South America
vla Manila, Straits & Batavia
10th November..
Transhipment cargo on through Bs/L to Dar-Es-Salaam,
Mombasa, Zanzibar accepted on all sailings,
SUMATRA-MALAYA—CHINA SERVICE
Arrivata
Ballings
to Straits &
"HEINRICH JESSEN"
from B. Dell & Stralis. 10th August
to Amoy & Swatow, 11th August
"VAN HEUTSZ”
In part
B. Doll, 18th Aug.
to Amoy & Swatow, 22nd August.
to Straits &
B. Deli, 28th August.
Agents: HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
"MEERKERK”
"ANNENKERK"
"LANGLEE SCOT"
Arrivals
In port
from Europe 23rd August
from Europe End September
Balinga
to Shanghel
& Japan
11th August.
to Europe
via Manila and Strait,
16th September
to Europe via Mandia & Stralis Mid October
Transhipment cargo on through Br/L accepted to
Mediterranean and Noribern European parta.
Agents: SILVER LINE LTD.
Arrivals
"SILVERWALNUT" ·
from U.S. Purifle coast Early Sept.
Office Address: King's Buliding.. Chinese Agents: 82, Connaught Rd.,
Bailing
to Atlantic Ports and U.S. Mid, Sept.
Phones; 28016 & 25017
Tel. 31196 & 21533
DE LA RAMA LINES
WXPRESS CArgo liner SERVICES
TO AND FROM PACIFIC & ATLANTIC COASTA
· LOADING DATES IN USA---
Los Angeles
Lands
Dato
Atlantic Coast
}
via
Early Aug. Early Sept.
ARRIVALS
・my, “MINDORO"
my. "HALLAND"
Date
From
Atlantic Coast
via
Los Angeles
For
Atlantic Coast
via
Los Angeles
Vessel-
19th August m.v. "DONA ANICETA" 3rd Sept. niv. "TONGHAI”
SAILINGS
Date
24th Augast 8th Sept.
Vernal
10.7. "DONA ANICETA” mv, “TONGHAI“
BOOKING AGENTS for P.A.L.
FINANCE
AND
COMMERCE
CANTON LIVING COSTS DOUBLE
IN LESS THAN
NY Market Bogged Down
New York, August 6.
TWO MONTHS
Canton, August 9.. Life is hard for the ordinary people in China, but nowhere is it harder than in Canton, where the cost of living has soared by some 100 per cent, in less than two months; olectricity rater have gone up 250 per cent, and water and telephone charges by some 300 per conf.
The business of making both ends meet is an urgent pro- blem that is relegating to the background of people's minds The stock market bogged down even such important problems last week in a morass of good as the internal war, while re- Flows.
Excapt
for Wednesday ports of currency
and other the market wandered almlessly reforms make
but little - throughout the week. Brokers
unci.pression. said concern over what Congross Canton's citizens have given up might do in the way of credit
hopes of any alleviation of their and price controls was the main hardships through direct memst harrier to
te case their burdens by indirect they are looking to the authorițic measures, such as effective con trot of prices,
active
market.
Money Market
*
Currency for futures
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
B.K, GOVT. LOANĂ:
45% Loan 100b.
* Loan (1936) 100n.
3 Lown (1946) 1558. BANKS:
II.K. & 8. Dank X.D. 20teb, 208000.
(Lon. Reg.) 10%.
With the exception of H.K. Gold was again inactive yester Banks, Unions of Canton and fluctuated within | H.K. Docks, what little business day and rates
has been done today has been very narrow limits.
Opening at $333.00 a tael, li❘ strictly on buyers terms and no
lowest rates were closed at $332.25. The highest and bargaining.
$333.50 and $381.75.
Deliveries totalled 8,180 treis. Trading hit the lowest level in
of which 2,180 were official and five months an almost infallible
0.000 unofficial, sign that the market was entirely
"Plastres spend at $12.23% professional.
100 and closed at $12.2834. This happened des pite Wall Street's
The rationed rice scheme has piło
Chinese National appraisal of proved its value and today en the news, which looks like this: ables the people to buy this staple pened at 3.2 rents
Congress is not seriously con- food at a price much lower than 9.7 cents for spot (fo videring
legislation that the open markei quotation k
CHS10,000) could be considered even mildly CNS10 million for 100 catties (ap. unfavourable to business Inter-proximately 133 pounds). cats. The old bugaboo of Berlin oftlelai announcement that seemed to have taken a decide rationing i to continue has been turn for the better. Business well received. was flushed with success. Em- Particular interest is attached ployment was high, consumer m-to the reported intention come high, spending high. The Governor, Dr. T. V. 15oong, to outlook was good
uny
The this
of the
End elcsed ot 0,4:
cents and 0.3 cents respectively
Ticuls dropped to $24.00 a 100 NEI Guilders improved to $41.0
100.
U.S. dollars continued stead: at $5 4314.
Sterling and Australian pound. were
to excellent. I extend rice rationing to salt, oll, $12,53 changed at $14.33 ani,
Front and scales reports in many, cloth, sugar, fuel and other daily Instances made the 1047 boom, necessities,
look like a poor one. But,
Economic conditions are equally
rural and here is the catch, Wall Street Meult in the
arcas ค prices
where are geared to what the Kwangtung,
the heavy market expects in the future summer rains are adding to the not to what has already happen- many burdens of the farmer. ed. Associated Press.
KAPOK CROP
*
Destructive Floods
respectively.
BOSTON WOOL
...
MARKET
Boston, August 0. Trading on the Boston woul market was almost at a standstill last week. The Commercial Bul- letin said "new wool business in n brend sense seems to hinge on Floods have already destroyed a reception of spring civilian gooʻls
which considerable quantity of the rice on wh openings are due crops and farmers
Atill shortly. In worsteds this will be are Washington, August 8. feverishly
with coping
flood the first season for a long time The U.S. Commerce Depart waters. The position would, have over which any uncertainity has ment says the French. Indo-China een graver still were it not for existed. In woolens, the outlook kapok crop for last year has been the wart of the China Relief Mis- is still dublous, but some wool officially estimated at 3,300,000 sion in repairing, and strengthen-
dealers
lealers report anticipations of pounds, with close to 4,500,000 ing the province's dykes.
improvement, forecast for
Indo- this year.
But there is yet another burden China kapok exports last year that farmers have to bear-tax were only 3,500,000
compared
Dared paying. Farmers pay their taxes with 4,800,000 the preceding year largely in kind, and are finding it and 7,700,000 in 1838, the peak have so little of their crops
difficult to do so because they The Department pre-war year. says in its publication "Foreign pare. Crops and Markets" the quality of the kapok exported through Balgon cannot compele favour ably with that of Jeva kapok and the export market for the form er will probably remain satisfac- tory only unti) Java kapok comes into the market in sufficient quantity to give competition. ➡ Associated Press.
Washington, August 8. The Federal Reserve reported manes
in circulation in the United States-in-the-week ended August. -4, 1948 totaled nearly U.S.$28,000,000,000. It represent
The
Except for Anc woolens, the situation has deteriorated to the point where apparently the only way it can look is upward." The Bulletin said sales cleared by the Cammodity to
Credit Corporation
Chinese authorities are aware of this pressing burden on the farmers. Mr. Auyung Chu, Mayor of Canton, has sought him mediate tax relief measures Kwanglung farmers.
for the week ended July 24 wer reported at 8,000,000 pounds. The available Inventory was reported at 93,500,000 pounds, against 114,- 800,000 on July 17.Associated
for Freas.
Many farmers are now desert- Ing their lands, going to cities and towns as casual workers, but usually join the swelling ranku of unemployed.-Reuter.
WHEAT PRICES
•
Mukden Repatriations
1
Peiping. August 8. Press reports from Mukden sold today that further repatria- tion of Japanese nationals was planned.
They declared that, most Jap anese there are mining technic
ed an increase of U.S.$100,000,000 10 14 higher, September fans and their familles,
Chicago, August 8. Wheat led an improvement' in the grain market. Wheat closed
In a week but nearly U.S.$300,-
2242, December 237, May The reports said the repatriates 000,000 lower than a year ago lower to one higher, September anese women married to Chinese 222%, July 200. Corn one would inclutto a number of Jap- Associated Press.
1054. Oate to higher, who prefer to return to their September 73% soybeans 2% to homeland rather than continue
Mukden-Assiclated Press,
San Francisco, August 8. 3 higher, November 2734-As- suffer the hard life they live in The steamer Thistle, and Rufssociated Press. W. Peckham arrived yesterday from Japan. The Contest anlted for. Yokoham.-Associated Press.
Notice To Consigneos Consignees per
"DENVENUE"
ma..
Portland, Oregon, August 8. The steamer Lake Athabaska arrived yesterday from Yokohn- The Oregon_Mail_arrived from Calcutta. The Repubite sailed for Yokohama and the Canada Mall for Yokohama. The Narranders sailed for Manila.
Portland, Oregon, August 8.
are hereby notifled that their cargo is being discharged into the Hongkong & Kowloon The steamer J. Howland Card-
INVESTIGATING "INVASION"
Manlia, Aug. 8, Immigration Commisioner En- graclo Fabre arrived in Jolo on Sulo archipelago, mouthern Philip- pines, to investigate an "invasion" by 11 mall boats carrying 00 East Indonesians seven Chinoie and 76 tons of copra from the Celebes.
The Commissioner said he was making a personal check needs sary to forestall the same treat-
Whart & Godown Co's godown, ner arrived on Saturday fronment given 90 Moros at Philip where it will be at Consignees Japan. Iran Victory salled for risk and subject to the Wharf's Jopan terms and conditions of storage,
THE DE LA RAMA STEAMSHIP CO., INC. and where delivery may be
(Incorporated in the Philippints)
MARINA HOUSE 'Tala. 2807622676
CHINESE SHIPPING OFFICE Tela. 28788-20150
BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD.
8.8. "BENVENUE"
8.A. "BENVORLICH" 8.8. "HENLAWERS".
SHIP
ARRIVALS
·FROM
DUE
(on Maiden Voyage)
Discharging K/Wharf ·
obtained.
Notice To Consignees
Damaged packages are to be left in the Godowas for
nination by Consignees and 5.3. "MUNCASTER CASTLE" the Company's surveyors, Mesars Carmichael and Clarke,
From New York, Baltimore, Fat 20 a. 14th August, 1948
Philadelphia, Newport News, n To comply with the General Los Angeles, San Francisco Bonded Warehouse Regulations and Manila, arrived 7th Consgréés matist have" a Re-August, 1948.
venue
Officer in attendance Damaged cargo ex this vessel when, damaged duttable goods will be surveyed in the pre ure examined.
mises of the China Provident No claims will be admitted, Loan & Mortgage Co. Ltd, after the goods have left the between the hours of 10.00 sthamer's godowns and all and 11.00 am on Satur goods remaining undelivered day, 14th August, 1048, after the 18th August, 1948, will be subject to rent.
...
pine citizenship by Dutch authori ties in the Celebes several months
>>
Chartered Bank 211-5/165. Mercantile Bank A. & II. cit. Bank of East Asta 1885. INSURANCE
Canton Ins. KAT320.
Union Ink, 767148, 780%, 17016. China Underwriters 7%n. ILK. Fire In, 280b, 1101, SHIPPING:
Dougando 287m.
ILK. M. Steambonta 18%1⁄2h. Indo China (Pref) Bin,
• (Def.) rin.
Bbell eater) 70.
Union Waterboats 17.
DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS, ETC.1
II.K. A K. Wharven (0) 184, (N) 150
North Point Wharva 1945, Das. H.K. Docks 106, 101*L China Providenta 2361. Bhunghat Dockyards: 185.
MINING:
Haub Mines ©1⁄4n. 15. Miner „9156. LANDS, HOTELS & BLDOS.C
H. & A. Rolela 18%d. 10%ća, 18an, H.H. Lands in.
Shanghai Lande 47b, 4%r, 449s«, Humphreys Estates 214. H.K. Ronition jan, Chinese Ectatom 1080,
PUBLIC. UTILITIES,
1.K. Tramways 2148, 22%, 22%. Peak Trame (Old) 22m. .
(New) 12, Star Ferries 187a..
0. Lighta (Old) 22.80b, zavák, 29.4012.
(New) 18.
H.K. Electrics 41, 44, 320M Macao Electrica 246, 256, 24ua. Bandakan Ligbis 16% 11, Telephones 41364, 40% Shanghai' Qui n
INDUSTRIALE:
Cold, Macɛ. (Ord.) Bia, Canton les 7n.
Cementa 42*, <Z«m.
1.K. Ropes 198. –
STORES 44.1
Dairy Farma (Old) (8%, flan.
H (New) 45s.
Watsons (Old) 69 Hb, #la,
(New) 87% Lane Crawforts 88340, 850n. Sincera 8.40x -
China Emporium C.D. 118. Bun Co., Ltd. an
Kwong Bang Houg 135. "Wing:On"(I,K.)”1206.”
Wm. Powell, Lt 1.
MISCELLANEOUS:
China. Endertalizmuşta 144m. ILK. - Constructions (Old) #AN,
[New]``Sa
Vibros (Old) 103b.
(New) Bb,
Narumi Inventmenia 11/35. Marsman (ILK.) 14.
Shanghai Loan ́435 n
COTTONS
Kwon 15% ·
RUBBER, ETC. COMPÂNIKA,
Anglo-Jana-8‡ák,
Cheng Rubbere 700; Consolidated Rubbers Sa. Kota Throe ta
Padang-Robbers 1.10. Rubber. Trustae, Enj Bemagies. Rubbers 1,100. Berambu Rubbers 15%,n. Shanghai Pabang: 30. Tanah Merahu 14.
· Tebong • Nubders „Min.
· Llansabu Mubbutz«Gna
COTTON DEALINGS
New York, August 8. Export and fomosile distribu- The Moros, who returned to the tion of American cotton in the islands in late July, complained season endod July 31 was about they were badly, treated, a 12.200.000 Baler lower than the The Chinese and Indonesians proceding season. The now were fined US8256 each and are work cotton exchange service re Corted by a patrol boat Associat-bales against 8,545,000, the pre- being returned to the Calebes esported exports totalling 2,050,000
ed-Press,
tor
ceding year. · Domestic consump
8,325,000 · compared
With New York, August 0.
Blightly - dvér. 10,000,000,3 % Carryl, A cautious and quiet bond over increased nearly half a-mil market drifted lower lost week. lies to 3,000,000. This would be Strength was shown only in the 8,000,000 more than last year foreign list: Total volume for the Associated Press K 000-Associated Press," week, was less than: US$15,000,-
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES HOLDING
P. & 0, B. L & E
· BILLS OF LADING Consignees are advised to Megsta, Goddard & Douglas have their Representatives pre- will attend' at 10 am on Mon- -All claims
aims against the steamer sent during the Survey. days and Thursdays within the must be presented to the un- Consignees are warned that damaged cargo, and consignées froo" storage” period to survey dersigned on or before the 30th claims for damage or shortage are requested to have thi August 1940, or they will not may not be accepted if the
U.K. SAILINGS
TO
Mid-Sept. Early Oct.
READY
RS"
£Colombo.
Aden, Port Sald (London,
12th Aug.
he recognised.........
Unters
Mid. Sept.
For Further
LOXLEY CO. (CHINA) LTD.
Tork Hallding....
Agents
dumage is not surveyed by representatives present,
No Fire Insurance will be Messt, Goddard & Douglas-in consignees representatives are BRONTEND the presence of Consignees present at the Survey no claltia
tehrosentatives at shitsap-can thereafter be atmiljød. W I LOXLEY & CO. pointed- Ume
!! (CHINA), ISTERIN
MACKINNON, “MACKENZIE
MOLLERS (HONGKONG) WO
Auguale 1946.
AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD."
- Passengers and Freight a
REFRIGERATION—SPECIAL QARGO OIL TANKS---
CARGOCAIRE-SPECIE
TO MANILA
"President Monroe" "General Melza"
August 17 August 21
TO SAN FRANCISCO "General Molga” (vla Manila &Guam). August 2 "President Wilson" (via Bhang hai) "....298299238914129034 "General Gordon" (via Shanghai)
'Hept 4 ***** Sept. -10. TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES "President Madison" (via Japan & Honolulu) ...... August 17 "President Tall"
Bept. 17 To NEW YORK, BALTIMORE and BOSTON ›
via PANAMA
"Farman Victory" (via Pacifio_Coast) "President Tylce" (via Racific Coast)..
ROUND-THE-WORLD
August 18
Sept.
VIA MANILA. SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KARACHI, SUEZ, ALEXANDITA, MARSEILLES, GENOA, NAPLES, - NEW YORK AND BOSTON,
"President Monroe" (ealia' llavana)
...... Avgust "Louis Mcll. Howe" (calls Karachi)
Angurt "President. Folk" (calls Karachi &. Havana) ............ Sept.
General Agents: Northwest Airlines
Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc.
Tel. Nos 28172/28175
8t. George Bldg.
Lime
Americam Pioneer Luno
Arrivals from New York, Boston,
Other Atlantic Ports via Panama
"RATTLEK” "PIONEER WAVE" "PIONEER LAKE"
“RATTLER” "PIONEER WAYE“ "PIONEER LAKE"
Aug.
Bept,
Sept. 13
Sailings to Manila
Aug. 12
Sept. 3
Bopt. 14
Sailings to New York, Boston, Philadelphia
· Baltimore & Other Atlantic Pòrts via Panama Canal
"RESOLUTE" "COURSEN"
"RATTLER"
-Special Cargo On 'Tanks--
Dae Aug. 13
Due Aur, 22 Due Sept. 8.
For Full. Particulars Cali
Balls Ang. 18 Bails Aug. 23
Sails Sept., 0
UNITED STATES LINĖS
General Agents
'Queen's Buliding,
Tel 81351 (3 lines)
KLAVENESS LINE
SAILINGS
Direct to LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO VANCOUVER, SEATTLE & PORTLAND
m.B. "ROSEVILLE"
ms. "CASTLEVILLE".
+
6th Av
8th OCT
ARRIVALS FROM PACIFIC COAST
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