THORNYCROFT
AND CO. LTD.
SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEERS
London, Southas.pton and Basingstoko.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 1938
PASSENGER AND CARGO VESSELS OF ALL TYPES UP TO 6,000 TONS. OCEAN-GOING "Tras. MOTOR ROATS (SEA OR RIVER) UP TO 50 KNOTS. TURBINES AND KECIPROCATING MACHINERY AND PROPELLERS, MARINE AND STATIONARY OIL ENGINES 8 TO 90 B.H.P. MOTOR VEHICLES 2 TO 6 TONS.
WATER-TUBE BOILERS.
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10. KIUKIANG ROAD.
SHANGHAI.
Do you realize
That we are selling HANAN BOOTS
: $15.00 per pair which is less than half linary elling price and far below replacing cost to-day.
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& CO., LTD.
MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS.
Alexandra Building.
Special
Display BATHING DRESSES
OF
Distinct
Quality and Design.
PRICED AT LOWEST
FIGURES.
Des Voeux Road
THE SINCERE CO., LTD.
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THE POPULAR BRITISH SHOE.
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LAIDLAW & CO., LTD. SPECIAL AGENTS FOR SAXONE;
HONGKONG.,
AUSTRALIAN TRADE WITH
THE EAST
FAILURE OF COMMISSIONERS."
At the top of the market reports for July, issued by the leading exporting Arus says the Melbourne, Age, appears the definite announcement that the Trade- Commissioner service is no longer recog. nised. Several of the firms have gone to the extent of withdrawing samples of their goods from the Trade Commissiorers' offices, and announce that such samples may now be seen only at their own Agencies. Thus the service is fast bern- ing the laughing stock of the commercial community. Created ostensibly to sting late träde and, as a natural "sequence, to directly benefit exporters, it is contemp. tuously ignored by those people. It is an institution scorned and even boycotted by the expectant beneficiaries. What can e the opinion of the general public, who pay heavily for the maintenance of the service without even the shadowy hopes for recompense retained by the most optimistic of the exporters!
At present trade with the East' is bad, It has declined since the trade commis
But sioner service was inaugurated. those who are interested expect a revival in the near future, and in preparing their plans for the development of the trade they are paying no attention whatever to the trade commissioner. Sensibly, they are attending to "the realisation of their Dwu commercial ambitions. They are setting about the task of selling their wares outside Australia as they do within -through agencies and organisations created to fit their special necessities, and equipped with the "essential technical knowledge of the goods offered and the needs of the markets to be exploited, These exporters declare that it would not make the slightest difference if the Tende Commissioner service were disbanded in mediately, and the whole organisation scrapped Li, after the present depression has passed, there is an increase in the volume of trade to China, Hongkong," the Straits Settlements and the Dutch East Indies, it will not be due to the activities of the Government Trade Commissioners. Rather will progress be made in spite of them.
WHAT THE IMPORTERS WANT.
HONGKONG TRADE. IMPROVEMENT IN PIECE GOODS.
and The fortnightly price market report, published by the Hong- kang General Chamber of Commerce,
states:-
current
Cotton Piece Goods and Fancy Cotton Goods-During the interval there has been a good demand for blacks, and con- siderable sales have been effected of sat- Small scales of teens and venetians. 10 lbs. at 8 lbs shirtings are reported, but there is no general enquiry, Clear- anges are satisfactory.
Cotton Yarn.-Market continues dull and sagging and the small business that has ben put through was effectel`at a decline of about $2 per bale, Quotations No. 12% re- No. 108. $150 to $173.
No. 08. IDO to #213. 100 to $212
Shipments wit Arrivals 1,000,"
Sales Unsold stock 15.000 bales: 2,000 bales. Bargains 5,000, bales,
Woollens,The market is very dàil. The undertone, is healthier, and next Month should see an improvement in clear- ances.
"Raw Cottons--No business has been re- ported and quotations are purely nominal. Indian descriptions at 831 to $37. Chinese Staple at 891 to $10 per picul.
Mixtals-Now business is reported in M.S. Bars at 84.60. Wies Nails 14-3 at $8 to 98.20. Generally business continues quiet. Local prices inclined to sag.
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Ficur Market-Report.-Stock About 500,000 sacks Quotations:-American" Patent, 83.73 per sack; American Strnight. 82.63 per sock; American Cut-off. $2.75 per sack; Shanghai Flour, $295 per suck; Australian No. 1, $2.85 per sack.
Window Glass-A small sale has been reported at $0.80 for September shipment. The market is otherwise very inactive due! to the overstocked position and absence of consumptive denund. Market weakish.
Sugar-Marken steady. Saltpetre-Demand sickening after last report,
SURPLUS ARMY OFFICERS IN
#INDIA
With the publication of the names of the third hundred" of the officers This does not imply that the men filling whose retirement, under the retrench- the position are lacking in eaegset scheur, fins been approved by Royal Warrant, the following communique was Doubtless they are inspired by an carnest
published: Bat desire to reader effective service.
The attention of Government-bas they are Government functionaries, en trusted with duties that are vague. Their been drawn to certain statements, which business is not to sell, because the Govern have appeared in the Press, to the effect that the number of junior officers of the ment has nothing to sell. Buyers do not Indian Army, who desire to be released want to bear sermons about Australia's under the scheme for the disposal, of magnificent resources. They want to meot the man who has butter or flour, or jam surplus officers, is so large that Govern or leather, or any other commodity to sell, ent may be compelled to exercise the power of retaining compulsorily in the the man who will tell them how much can service officers who wish to retire. These be shipped, when, where and at what statements are not in accordance with the price. And the man who can do this will facts." The number of officers from whom not be a Government oficial. He willlection has to be made ander the "sur the representative of the firra which deals plus scheme is approximately 3,200. in the goods in question, the plain, busi Forms declaring the wishes of the officers ness-writing, commission-carning commer-have bara received so far from 1,857 cial traveller. Because he represents a officers of whom 3,205 wish to remain in private "firm, or group of firms, he has the service and the rest 662 wish to trade competitors, and consequently träde retire. The results are regarded by the secrets. These will never be given to an military authorities na satisfactory in as impartial Government oficer, to be trans much as it is now practically certain that mitted to a rival. Therefore the Govern-it will be possible to retain without con- meat cfficial, conscientious and earnest as he may be, is of do practical use. He enn high standard of eficiency. In fact a go on collecting statistics and swamping head quarters with bulletins. The public cang on paying him and his staff. But he will never bring business.
pulsion a sufficient number of officers of
number of efficient officers whose retention in the service would in other circum- stance's have affected the interests of the Indian Army as a whole, will have to be compulsorily retained.
SPORT.
GOLF
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the Slogan of the Motorist.
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AILSA CRAIG
MARINE MOTORS
A first-class British-made Motor at a reasonable price.
1 Cylinder to 6 Cylinders.
B.H.P. to 50 B.HP.
Prices and particulars from
SOLE AGENTS:
DODWELL & CO, LTD.,
Telephone 1030.-
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
"GLEN" LINF, LIMITED, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
KINGDOM, GENOA, FROM UNITED
PORT SAID, COLOMBO & STRAITS
THE Motor Versel
THE
"GLENARIFFE"
Mr. W.-J. R. Davis Jat, au American having arrived from the above ports, Con visitor who on his home course has a signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed handicap of 12, playing in a four ball that all Goods are being landed at their risk match at Fanling yesterday, went over into the hazardous and/or extra bazardown the tanin course in 72, which is a record. Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, The previous record for this course is 54 whence, and/or from the wharves, delivery by Mr. Buckland,
may be obtained.
The recent history of our trade with the East is depresing. Figures so far avail able show conclusively that while the busi nes community was relying on a Clovern- neut Trade Commissioner service, the auvement Was markedly retrogressive. Should the exporters forget the lessons of the past few months, and be tempted to renew their confidence in Government activity as a builder of business, the posi tion will unquestionably remain the same The fact that these business people have recently completely rejected the scheme inspires hope for the future. Those quali- fied to speak say that optimism is just Bed, provided freights can be reduced The appointment of the Trade Commis sioner in China failed to check the down- ward tendency in our trade with that country. On the contrary, a notable' de crease was recorded for the year ended Dist June, 1921, and forecasts of the figures for the year just closed predict that the up-to a "sharp focus in"the eye, these position will be much; the same The muscles exert themselves unduly, and extent to which exports to the Best fell enable us to bee clearly in spite of the in the year of the establishment of the defect. These muscles tire and relax service, is indicated in the felllowing figures te
causing the objects looked at to become bluused and indistinct. Upon closing the eyes for a few seconds the muscles be come more or less rested and objects are clear again for a brief period. Properly fitted glasses correct eye-strain, whether caused, by astigmatism or age The Hongkong Optical Co., successors to Clark & Co., Manufacturing and Refract ing Opticians, 53, Queen's Road, Central, have the equipment to fit you glasses
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EXPORTS TO LASTERN COUNTRIES.
1019-20. - 1020-21.
· S Straits Settlements 3,151,478 2,057,031, Hongkong 2,471,372 670,608 China
$34,240 916,821 Dutch East Indies 3,007,100 2,529,310 EXPORTS TO `CHINA.
1919-20, 1020-21,
Goods not cleared by the 5th Sept., 1922, at & pim, will be subject to rent. WHAT IS EYESTRAIN? All broken, chafed and damaged packages The eye has certain tiny muscles are to be left in the Godowns where they will when objects we look at do not come Goddard & Donglas on 6th Sept, be examined in the presence of Consignees by 1922, at 10 AM. Claims against the steamer including those for cargo short delivered und must also be submitted within 20 days must be presented on the special form provided, of arrival: otherwise they will not be recognized.
Butter
89,217
Flour
20,153,
91,208 1,440
Jamas
12,311-
28,300
Lead
31,037
+377
Leather
29,040
27,200
EXPORTS TO HONGKONE.
Hongkong
Straits Settlements
Butter
Chíng
1010-20 1920-21.
£ 66,107 02,127 Milk and cream... 01,300 20,451 Flour
501,734 0,364 Leed .................." 290,427. 347 55,023 50 258 The figure for 1921-22 have not yet been compiled. Those relating to flour and butter two of the principal items for the cleven months ended 31st May, 1922,
Leather...................
FLOUR ELEVEN MONTHS.
Hongkong
123,700, * 272,493 83,289 Dutch East Indies nigham. 525,058 Lontinued at foos of next column.)
Straits Settlements.. China
BUTTER-ELEVEN, MONTHS.
37,720 73,300 24,846 Dutch East Indies
425,398 Eficient privately employed commercial representatives alone will open the door which bas been banged in Australia's face. They will make no pretence of performing a public duty. They will be hot in pur suit of commission, and candidly admit it. If the Government plays its legiti mate part in prescribing and enforcing regulations which will prevent unscrupu lous exporters from sending abroad goods eo inferior that Australia's reputation in these markets will suffer damage it need dabble no further. Bell-interest will de the rest to the ultimate public good...
No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD, Agenta Hongkong, 29th August, 1922.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
HE Steamahip
THE
“KUMBANG "!
having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of cargo by her are hereby informed that all goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Lamited, whence, and/or from the
harres, delivery may be obtained Goods not cleared by the 7th September, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined, Claims against the Steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognised
No Fire Insurazos will be effsoted by as ín
will be countersigned by CD whatever. Bila of Lading
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ind.
4. Agente. V Hongkong, 81st August, 1922.
Machinery Dept.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
SS. ANGKOR"
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES- MARITIMES.
NOTION
ONSIGNEES of Cargo from Marseilles...
in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the boing landed and stored at their exception of Opium, Treasure-and Valuables risks into the Godowns of the Hongkong- Kowloon Whart and Godown Co., Ltd, at: Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained. immediately after landing
Bre
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless- intimation is received from the Consignee before Noon to day requesting it to be landed here
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining unclaimed after the 7th inst., at Noon, will be subject. to rent and landing charges,
All elsime must be sent in to me OT before the 10th instant, or they will not recognized
Messrs. Goddard & Douglas, on Thursday, the All damaged packages will be examined by 7th inst., at 10 s.in. -No Fire Insurance has been affected. A. JOBARD,..
Actg, Agent Hongkong, 1st September, 1929.
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Letters are lying at this Oflice for Boxes QV, BF, RC, RW, TE, TU.
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O LET NEW EUROPEAN FLATS
Nos, 11, 13 and 14 on Orient Brilling. Coronation Road, Mongkoktai. Apply to Mr. TEANG KWAL BAD of No. 53, Come Hos d Plone. No. 17.
•FOR BALE.
AND, approximately 7,000 squire foer on waterfront a Swatow with modern wtoried brick and sonarete building xitable for ofice and godown)
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