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BUNAPLER. JALU SINGAPORE, JAVK. PORTS and MACASSAR "TJSTJALENGKA" "VAN HEU¥8=** ** "TJISADANE"
• Only to Bing@port, Panang & Bolswan Dell.
MANILA, EAST &
SOUTH AFRICA &
SOUTH AMERICA
"BOIBBEVAIN"
JAPAN
"TSIPONDOK".
"DERLAGE"
"BOISSEVAIN”
ARRIVALS SAILINGS
Oth.Mar...
180 MA
20th Mar.
DIN MUN 21st Mar, 20th Mar,
17th Mar.
3rd Apr.
5th Mar,
11th Mar
12th Mar, 19th Mar,
Jet Apr.
Agents: HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
EUROPÉ vio MANILA
and MALAYA
"HEOMSKEAK"
. "HOOGKERK"
Through B/L feed ta
Mediterrándan and Northern
European porta.
JAPAN
"HEEMSKERK"
"HOOGKERK"
KINGS HUEMISG
8th Mar,
ARRIVALS SAILÍNGS,
27th Fab. early Apr.
26th Feb.
early Apr.
18th Mar.
TELLPHONES: 28815440 Zio17
ESTENENT, AGENTS 62 LAPONARGRETHİYE, ALLEN
U. S. ORIENT MERCHANT LINE.
SHIP
ARRIVALS
FROM
}
DUE
3. "DINGWALL
NEW YORK.
fr Port
B. "AGÁTHI"
EAST COAST/U.S.A.
in Port
... "ANDREAS"
GALVESTON,
Abt.
27th Feb.
** "NORLAGO"
GALVESTON,
14th Mar,
W. R. LOXLEY & CO., (CHINA) LTD.
York Duliding
AGENTS.
Tel. 34145
OCEAN AGENCIES, LTD,
:
U.S.A. West Coast/North China Dirder Service
First Ship on above service leaving Lós Angolos, San Francisco, etc, and February, and
Calling direct at Tsingtao, Tientsin, etc.
For Fraight Space and other particulars plédée apply to THE HONG KONG EASTERN SHIPPING CO., LTD.
Room 28, French Hank Building, 2nd Floor, Telephéüdk: 32300 & 28801
Australia West Pacific Line
EXPRESS SERVICE.
"CITOS”
Cătrying general, ventilated and refrigerated cargo,
Loading 2nd March
Manila, Rabuul, Brisbane, Sydney,
enë, Adéfàide.
accepted tõi
salánd
General Agent:
BODWILL
CO. LTD.
FINANCE AND
COMMERCE
SHIPPING INSURANCE
ON INCREASE
RATES
N.Y. Stock Exchange
[Insurance rátes for blockade-running, ships, have încreased more than 100 pát cârf in the past four months for South Ching ports and Shang- hai,
However, blockade runners trading with ports North of Tientsin are being charged 300 per cent less for full wdr risk insurance than they were two months ago.
H.K. Stock
PRESIDENT LINES
The Global 77001
Exchange S.S. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
Since theresumption of business after the Chinese New Year holl- days, the Miarket has bélávelt Ferratically. At one tline thort did not lack signs of an Improvement dixt an absence of sellers. Thes signs were followed by on air of uncertainty, not knowing in which direction, the est would jump. Dividends, which must be con- sidered antisfactory, are being declared, bút, they havé lodi no effect, and quotations for the Closing most part are wobby. toné, úngertain.
H.K. GOVT. LOANS
New York, February 23. Specialised buying supported A Hong Kong shipping off-1 and such prohibitive, insurance the stock market today. The cial said yesterday that six rates as nine and 10 per cent are general run of prices showed only months ago, a charterer could being quoted. minor changes, many of them get full war risk coverage for
"But, if one or
fwo ships de 1% Loan 03b. conwing through the session, Shanghal-bound cargo for less break into Canton, then it is car-34% Loan (1934 & 1940) Ósb. while a hand-picked group of than three per cent of the tain timt the rates would drop." stocks finished with gains rang-cargo's total value.
He said: "Nothing has done so 317 Loun(1948) 996. Ing 10 more than a point..
incl to discourage local char- lererá frám sénding materials to
A steady flow of demand was linked to hopes that a break in 'the coal deadlock was shaping up. Transfers totalled 1,310,000
shares.
Among gainers were Wheeling Steel, Granite City, Steel, Eastern Airlines, Admiral Corporation, Budd Company, Niagara Mohawk Power. Stumblers included Ameri- zan Locomotive.
15
Dow Jones. Averages:. Slocks 13.08; 20 Industrials 209.32; Rails 55.24: 10 Utilities 42.73.
Closing quotations:
Alaska Juneau 3
"
110%
American Smelting 544
Telephone 1497% Tobreco 73 Waterworks 10
H
Anaconda Copper 29% Aviation Corp. 74 Baldwin Locomotive 12% Barnsdall 473%
Bendix Aviation 40%
Bethlehem Steel 334 дене
Boeing Alteraft 27%
Borden Co. 51%
Canadian Pacific 15 Canadia
1. Case 44
Chrysler
ercial Solvents 104
Commerciai
Corn Products 70 Du Pont 83%
Eastman Kolak 47% General Electric 40% Motors 70%
Goodrich 02
Goodyear, 48% Homestoke Mining 45% International Harvester 2018
Paper 36%
•
Tel & Tel 124 Johns Manvine 40%. Kennecott Copper 541 Montgamery Ward 56 National Distillers 22%
Lead 374
"
New York Central 12% Packard Motors 411⁄2 Pan American Airways 10 Pennsylvania RR 17 Radio Corp. 15%
Steel 20%... Tobaccó 38%
Schenley 32% Sears Roebuckc 42 15 Shell Oll 35% Secony Vacuum 10% Southern Pacific $2% Standard Brands 23
Oil of Calit. 62 "Oll of N. J. 00% Studebaker 28
Union Carbide 435
43%
US Rubber
**Steel 30%
" Lines 17
Westinghouse 344
Youngstown Sheet & Tube 78% Gen. Pub, Utilities 18
Shippers are now paying per cent.
To Manchurian ports, war tlak cargo Insurance has jumped from 13 per cent of value to an in- trease of more than 300 per ecrit. Principal. reason for sudden fluctuations has been the netivity or inactivity, of the Nationalist navy
avy blockading Chinese
North of Tientsin, not one has been reported to have been interfered
ufered with in any way during the fast, three months.
However, two days after Na- tionalist warships seriously dam-) aged the American merchant ship, ss. Flying Arrow, while that ship was attempfing to break the Shanghál blockade, war risk in- suránce an enrgo therensed from three to five per cent for Shang- hal,
Canton most difficult
The amolai eafd that in, ad- dition,, since the Intense bomb- Inge of Ghanghat have increased] the danger to ships, daigo rates] were expected to jump again. He added: "At the present time, Canton. is the most difficult port to get into through the blockade,
**
Expansion of Japan's trade
with Asia
Tokyo, February 24. Trade between Japan and the rest of Asia must be in- creased in order to help solve the problems of all Asia, Gerl- eral MacArthur's diplomatie adviser, Mt. William J. Sebald, told the United Press today
Communist ports as the current trance rates being quoted in Hong Kong today,"
HK dollar exchange
London, February 25, The exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar was after- ed today to 1/2, 13/10d 1/2- 29/320. Previously vas 1/2 27/328-1/2- 18/19.
The Singapore rate chang ea ia 2/4 1/768-2/4: 3/160. Previously it was 2/4- 17824 ---2/4. 57328.
Other rates remained un cKangad,United Prése.
DÁNKS
H.K. & S. Bank X.D. 14709. Chartered Bank 10 3/16 Mercantile Bk. 4. & D. £220.
(Lon. Reg) £36.
Bank of East Asia, 100b..
INBURANCES
Canton Ins..315n, Union Ins., 820s. China, Underwriters Sn. 11.K. Firé Ins. 210b.
SHIPPING
Douglases 200n..
H.K. & M. Steamboats 11n. Indo Chinas (Pret) 69ån.
(Def.) 2001.
Shells (Begrer) 11/3n. U. Waterboats 25b. Ayla Nuv. POH.
Docks, Wharved, Godowns, Etc. H.K. & K. Wharves 108г. North Point Wharves on... Sh. Hongkew Wharves 16. H.K. Docks 18.600, 1015. 10. China Providents 12b. Shanghai-Dockyards 6s, 5.6530. Whellocks 2716, 274ch.
MINING
Seized ships on
returned to Chinese
Raub Mines bin, H.K. Mines 074n."
Lande, Hôtéľá á Sidge. H. & S. Hotels (10.806, 11.204.
11/10.80.655:
50%
H.K. Lenas AD, Shanghai Lands 25. Humphreys 102b, jisa. H.K. Realties 2n Chinese Estates 180n.
PUBLIC UTILITIES Tramways lib, 15, 15.40xå.
(Old) 18. ak, (New) 9in. Star Ferries. C. Lights (Old) 115b, 125, 11.50sá.
92 n.
Tokyo, February 24.. General Douglas MacArthur has ordered nine Liberty ships to be returned to their Chin-1 ede operators after their sel- Peak zure In Japanese ports early in February for non-payment of mortgages, according to a
8.40, 0.80. metal announcement today. H.K. Eléctrica 30b, 30an.
The mortgage defaults were Macao Electrics 20n. created at Washington, it was sald. Sandakan Lights fin.
Eight ships were ordered to
Telephones 181b. to the Chinn released
Stear Shanghai Gas 11⁄4f., Navigation Company The amih
INDUSTRIALS ordered to be returned
the Nanking Victory, waz Cald. Marg. (Ord.) 24n.
to the Canton Ices din. China Union line.
Cements 266, 27s, 201an. Meanwhen asked for a coun
in Singapore, the H.K. Ropes 15lb.
STORES &0. injunction today against the off-Dalry Farms 4010, 428, 418m. eers of the Ahihsuars to prevent Watsons 495, t0ls,. 191/7sa. them from sailing the ship out of L. Crawfords 20n. Singapore Harbour, adds Asso- Sinceres 3.80... ciated Press.
China Emporium 10b. The former Chinese Nationalin Sun Co., Ltd. 3in. vessel recently went over to the Kwong Song Hong X.U. 986. Communists.
Wing On (HK) 516. Wim. Potrell, Ltd. Dis. Langdon said it was one of 41
MISCELLANEOUS ships sold to the Nationalists in China Entertainmente 1016.
hereby de United Stat 1947 under an arrangement H.K. Constructions (0) 2.40n.
(N) 1.300. Vibro Plling 1936. gepossess in default, of pegmentim Reuter and Asiated Press,
Marsman, Investments-0/-ns Marshmi, (H.K) 75m.
Yangišzés 4th.
Ewos 3.806.
Mr. Sebold returned to Tokyo Inst night from Bangkok where he attended a conference of U.Sts. diplomatic chiefs in the Far East, This morning he made a
personal report to General MacArthur on the findings of conference
the "As a result of
of my trip" Mr. Subald sold, "I am more than ¿ver convinced that the volume of commerce between Japan and the rest of Asia should be thereased. Japan can, and wants to supply goods to other Asiatic countries hicle wheter such trade might inclusie Componist China, Mr. Sebald replied: "I could, but at practical matter it is alhost Impossible to deal with China.” United Press,
re
need?!
need
NY RUBBER
New York February 23, Crudo rubber No. 1 futures closed five higher with sales of 20 contracts.
Bonds were narrow, Amongį curts gainera were American May 18:20: July 18.76. Potashi, Bunker Hill-Mining, Solår! Spot Na í ribbed smoked sheets Aircraft, Raytheon, - Associatėd] 19 5/8 nominal. -- Associated
Press,
Pres
DE LA RAMA LINES
„Sailing Vĩa Japart pante to. U.S. PACIFIC & ATLANTIC COAST PORTY M.V.""AJAX"
19th Mar,
Arriving via Manila frăm) U.S. ATLANTIC & PACIFIC COAST PORTS S, “DONA AURORA”
dus 16th Mat. M.S. “DONA NATI”
due 28th Mar,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Aģents
1. Connaught Road, C.
Tet: 50331/8
Consul Generat
WOR
LONDON STOCKS Shaughal Loan L.30n..
WE
COTTONS
London, February 23. The stock market marked time today-cléstión day It gitetty firm. Most of the small adding was for South, Antican Kafir gold shares. Cement and sugar shares, regarded us political at HK$0.60% me closed at $0.56. US dollars opened yesterday
will sail for
SAN FRANCISCO
via
KOBE, YOKOHAMA, and. HONOLULU
on
* Sunday, February 26, at midnight
Passengers are requested to board the vessel Sunday, Fel. 26 butween 8.00 PM, and 10.00 P.M.
Baggage room and hold baggage will be received In Kawloon Godowit No. 50, (No. 2 Gate, Canton Road) an February 25 from 0.00 AM to Noën and 2.00 PM. to 5.00 P.M.
BEN
SHIP "VENMHOR" "BENAVONS, +++ *"BENALBANACH"
"BENVENUE"
*BENLEOP
"BENNATOW" "DENNEVIS". "BENCRUACHAN
"BENNATÓW" *AEŃVENUE"
BENVANNOCH"
"BENNIVIO”
{"BÉNAVON"
("BENLAWERS"...:
"BENCRUACHAN"
FREM TUR
LINE
FAR EAST
ARRIVALS
FROM
.U.K. via Singapore.
SAILINGS
DUR IN PORT
25th Feb.
'5th Mar,
on or abt. 14th Mar.
London, Antwerp, Hotterdam, Hamburg & Hall,
Gencar Avonmouth, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg & Hull,
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Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin, * Havre and- Antwerp.
24th Mar.
2nd Apr.
7th Apr.
17th Apr.
24th: Apr,
30th Apr.
Loading on or abt.
21st Apr. 18th Mat
24th M 26th. Apr. 28th Feb.
-6th Apr.,
3rd May
Via Malaya, Colombo, Aden, and Suez Canal.
accepta Garce for Kestung and Japan.
* Accepts Cargo for Japan; san
† Accents Cargo for Port Sudan,
I Accepts, Cargo for Hull, vag
(Adopts Cargo for Rotfärdam
For Further Partinstars, Apply To-
W: R. LOXLEY
York......Bullding.
&
CO. (CHINA) LTD. Agents
„Telephonet:: 146
Money Market THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
stocks because of the announced Labour Government intention to Highest and lowest rates were nationalise them, remained Orm. $6.50 and $0.49. International states were keri-
with from through pút wag erally dull. Oils moved up where HK60.63 to .76.5314 there was any dange.
Sterling dropped to HE$16,1b. Financial Times' Index: 10.8-in Australian pounds also dropped. Associated Press.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
ISBRANDTSEN LINES is. "FLYING INDEPENDENT" Cargo damaged by fire and water ex this vessel will Be surveyed by Messrs. Andersou & Ashe at Hongkong & Kow- loon Wharf & Godown. Có, Lfd. and Standard Vacuum Co. Open Yard, Laichikok, at 10.00 laun, on Monday, February 27,
1930)
Consigneta
Opening DE HK$13.40, the closing
rate was five conts down.
Plastres were marked up to HK$15 a 100 nominal.
Tiens at HK428.30 a 100 ware Unchangott.
NEI GÜLTE HIC$24.50 a 100.
WoreTM higher at
NOTICE TO CONSIGNÉES
FUNDTHIER "Sa pɔ
RARITIERS
· Cliffmodi fer: Compadre- MY. "LA MARSEILLAIST”
new hershy' astrid Üty dai dirfa representatives 1,wing, discharged into the Hong Sle are requested to be present fodasin Wharf. A. Överde with all necessary documents. | Vodoing whose 10 ARE W LE Chikage:
P. PATTISON K
COMPANY,
General Agents.
Paciffie Far East Live, live
The
SAN FRANCISCO, LOS
Fast Regular Tr
AND
HERICA
and coating at mange mang viêm
"Evods^d?V=Jandal,**
-Damaged packagua ues to be. Ježi
Mosers, Goddard, & Dizala at.
M.S. “MORELIA”
LOADING ABOUT 8th- MARCH
for
ADEN, PORT SAID, GENOA,
ANTWERF, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, OSLO, GOTHENBURG & COPENHAGEN
Tanks available for the carriage of off in halk.
THE EAST ASIATIC CÔ., LTD. Queens hug, má hobr.
Tel. 54113 & 34112.
KLAVENESS LINE
Direct to Los
Frdriciado,
SAILINGS
M.S. "TRANCIŠVILLE“ M:S. "CASTLEVILLE”
ARRIVALS FROM PACIFIC COASTAL.
30th Mar
M.S. M.S.
24th Mar. 21st Apr
Sailing to
Pórt Swettenham,
Batavia
BOUGAINY
LINE
King # Bulld