THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LTD.
Tal: Contrai 236.
·SOLE AGENTS FOR
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, MAY 210,
2, Queen's Buildings,
BELL'S UNITED ASBESTOS CO, LTD..
MANUFACTURERS OF
"Viotor Metallic," "“Dagger," "Quadruple "- and
"Reefer" Packings,
Ball's Asbestos Compositions.
'Salamander" Engine & Cylinder Ollg.
"Salamanderite Jointing."
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
TO-DAY, at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m.
THOMAS H. INCE
Presents
DOUGLAS MACLEAN
in
LA Merry..... Mixup of Love and
Laughter.
TO-DAY, at 2.30 p.m. & 7.15 p.m. THE FUNERAL OF Dr. SUN YAT SEN'
IN 7 PARTS
An entirely different picture to one already shown in the Colony which was in 2 parte.
WORLD THEATRE.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE VICTOR HUGO HALPERIN'S LATEST 1924'S SCREEN MASTERPIECE
"WHEN A GIRL LOVES
"1
A MODERN-DAY DEAMA OF SHACKLED LIVES THE FAITHFUL AND THE UNTRUE WITH A POWERFUL THEME AND A GREAT CAST.
FINAL SHOW TO-DAY, at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m.
STARTING TO-MORROW. WILLIAM CHRISTY CABANNE
PRESENTS
"THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT"
IT8 PEPPERED WITH THRILLS ABSORBING ROMANCE-
IT ETRIKES BOME BRISTLING ACTION.
USUAL PRICES.
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW, at 230 p.m. & 7.15 p.m. THE BEST AND, LATEST CHINESE PRODUCTION
MEET AGAIN".
IN EIGHT REELS).
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HONGKONG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
CONTRACTORS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
Specialists, in Reinforced Concrete Foundations and Structures for Factories, Godowns, Wharves, Bridges, Piers, &c
Bole Licensees for Hongkong and China of the. Franki" Patent Compressed Concrete Piling System.
Enquiries to HEAD OFFICE :
ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING CHATER ROAD. Telephone. Central 4581 (Two Line),
PIANOS FOR SALE OR HIRE.
TSANG FOOK PIANO CO.,
49
Tr 4648
Not 8; De Yav ROAD CENTRAL(Entrance Ice House Street)
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HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
Messrs. Benjamin and Potts in their weekly share report, dated May 2nd, zlato:
The local market has again shown very little activity, but rates on the whole keep fairly steady.
During the recent riss in Rubber, shares were hard to obtain. but owing to the reaction in the price of the raw material, the market is inclined to be a little casier.
Shanghai
Banks-Hongkong and Banks show a further rise and are in strong demand at 81,995, and a sale at $1,3000 has been reported. The London price is also higher at 8141 (middle),
Marine & Fire Insurances.-Union In! Buranees continue in request at 8300 and business has been done a little above this price. Cantons are also firm at 8750, China Yangtszes have advanced to 350. Underwriters are enquired for buyers are now offering at $3.60. China Fires and Hongkong Fires are wanted at present quotations.
and Both
Shipping Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboats, weakened to 838, and are now offering at $39. Douglas Steam- ships remain neglected at 3540. Indo China "Deferred owing to the poor re- port have dropped to a slitg rate of $100 and might be had even lower. They
"'Star were wall to London at £9. -Earring have been dealt in at $82/83.
Refineries.China. Sugars have cased off and have been sold down to 800, Malabons have rased off to a selling rate of $51.
Oils and 31ining-Langkats "Com bined" hare further improved and have buyers at 38/92
TRADE UNION FINANCE. HEAVY MANAGEMENT, AND. POLITICAL COSTS, STARTLING CHANG
1925
Promoting Happiness
*
I'm always happy, sir, and when you're happy yourself you promote the happiness of others. I'm happy because I bring happiness-in the form of Kensitas-into the lives of all smokers of discrimination and taste, like yourself, sir. You know--as I always say-"There's only one thing as good as a Kensitas, and that is another Kenntas,"
Kensitas
the preferred cigarette
Manufacturers Coffee T
J. WIX & SONS LTD SPICCADILLY - LONDON -W.1 - ENG. "Whalenie ouls: DONNELLY & WHYTE, Distributers for Hongkong and
There has been a remarkable and start- ling change in Trade Union finaner since. the years 1912-the beginning of the new" or Socialist Politienl Unionisa- and 1013, the year in which the Act was passed which throw open arade Union Docks, Wharves & Godowns.-Tongfunds for exploitation for political ön kong and Whampoa Docks have receded jects. to 8115, at whiết shares have change hands. Kowloon good
demand arid
the tru years 1902-1911 the average, ex- penditure of Trade Unions under the following heads was:-
Dispute benefit Unemployed benefit Other benefits
10.7 P-S
26.5 p.c
ILE TC-
20.0 prc.
According to the Board of Trade Wharves been in Labour Gazett (Dedember, 1912), during
rigen to $195. Shanghai Docks are wanted as Tls. 19 and New Engineerings at Tla. 8.
Lands. Hotels and Buildings. Hong- kong Lauds have weakened a little with sales made at 891/03. Humphreys Estates can probably be placed at 820), but there are no sellers in evidence. Hong- kong Realties are oaked for at $1.85. There are buyers of Territorials at 92.50. with no shares obtainable under $3. Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels were sold at sis and close with buyer at $14.73.
Working expenses
100.0 p..
The sime journal (April, 1914) states:~. "An analysis of the statistics for the last years (1892-1912) shows that more then 60 per cent. of the total ex penditum is accounted for by various Electric Companies.-Hongkong Elec-
forms of friendly society benefits and trics bave been the medium of a fair
only 16 per cent, in dispute benefit." Thi business between, 883 and 885.
This means that working expenses could la market closer weak at 884 China Lights "Combined" frmed up to 834, but are not have exceeded 23 per cent. ngait easier with probable sellers at other words, before Socialist domination in addition to efficient industrial protec.. 3391. Hongkong Tramways after being tion, the members got back in benefits sold at 340 have recovered a little, with business done ap to $49, Singapore over Bd. out of every shilling spent. Trams have been dealt in to a large ex-
POLICY REVERSED.
Under the New Unionism" the posi
Lent and the price has advanced from tion has been entirely changed. Figures,
to £49.
$1.73 to $9.25. The £100 Debentures which were purchased from Lordon a calculated from information contained. few days ago at £7 have since risen in a Statistical summary showing the operations of registered trade unions for the year 1812-1925, show that expendi- ture was as follows:-
16.50 p.. Dispute benefit Unemployed benefit. 18.90 p.c. Other benefits...
2.45 p.c. Politics and working ex's... 41.83 p.c.
this section Cotton MillsAll stocks remain dull with scarcely any business doing.
Miserilaneous.-Green Island Cements) continus to rule weak and are offering ut $28. Chins Providents Combinea are unchanged at 846. The "Old" shares are offering at 815 and the New are steady at $14. Dairy Farms are slight ly better with buyers at 92. Hong kong Hopes are weaker, the "Combined shares being on offer at 851. There are Taxi cabs buyers of Powells at 814- have used bf to a siling rate of $0.50. Constructions have some buyers at $4.50 und Canton Ices are wanted at $7.50.
Forward Settlement Days.-26th May, (Tuesday) Brd Junc (Tuesday), th July (Tuesday) and 25th August (Tues- day).
hschaug, The T.T. rate on London to-day is 2/2 on Shanghai 735/2.
SINGAPORE RUBBER NÄRKET.
100.00 PC.
For the year 199 no less than 51 per, cent. of the total expenditure was in- curred under the last beading.
Costs for management and for political purposes are the main reason for de- mands on trade unionists fer increased contributions. In his annual return for 1919 the Chief Registrar states:-
The remarks made in the report for 1918 on the inadequacy of trade union contributions to meet the increased ex- penses of management and organisa tion and, balaner a normal expenditure on benefits still hold good.
In 1917 4,286,000 union members paid into their unions the sum of £5,160,000.: In 1925 4,388,000 members bad to pay £7,585,000. an intrense of direct taxa-
of tion au workers' way's
nearly £3,000,000.
Management and politics in 1923 ab- Missis Lyall & Eratt's weekly share sorbed no less than £3,895,901-a sum list, dated May 13th states in part:greater than the total income of the
Great activity has been displayed throughout the week in the Rubber share market to the practical exclusion of other sections. With the commodity quoted steadily better, closing 3d. up over the week, and stocks 1,830 tons lower, shares have responded, and with unsatisfed enquiries, all issues have been
movement in 1912, £3,843,748.
Here is another interesting calcala- tion: The Chief Registrar has estimat
d that 41 per cent. of management ex- penses goes in salaries and 18 per cent. in delegates' fees and expenses.
South China, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS. Talephone: Central 436.
From the return quoted it can be shown that during the years 1919-1923 the in demand at anuch improved quotations.total amount paid under these two heads The cheaper dollar..counters have provide was no less than £16,419,049. During ed the main speculative business, while the same period members received in all the higher priced shares have changed friendly society benefits (excluding un hands in fair numbers. Sterlings have employment and dispute pay, c., sick been quiet. At close, however, owing to and accident, funeral, other benefite,
and -grants), only! Bluctuatious in the local rubber market, superannuation- the tendency is easier, and lack of con- £10,100,000. fidence added to profit taking shows sel-
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Comparing total friendly society bene- lers in a decided majority. Quotations Eits paid (including unemployment, but have all pased slightly, and excepting a excluding dispute beneft) over the same received just over few of the better class issues, buyers are period members
£35,000,000, whilst management and poli- difficult to locate."
less than purposes absorbed
PHILIPPINES BUBBER, Ayer Panas changed hands up to 87.25. tieni Haytors made 80,00, offering further at £29,806,000. 30.26. Transactions, have, to be recorded There has been no increase in indus Justice E Finley Johnson, who has been in Indragiris at 8.75 best, Kedabs at trial efficiency to justify this vast ex-associated nearly 25 years with the Courts All trade of the Philippine Lalands, arrived in 3265, Kempas at 86.50, Malakoffs at penditure on management. 300, Kluangs at 84.60, Lunas at 88 50, unionists admit that their movement is Seattle recently on the Admiral Orientai "Now rendals at 83.75, Pajams at weaker in every respect, and cannot DOW liner President Madison, for 36.25, Radellas at $6.00, Teluk Anson at even furnish them with a proper measure months' holiday.
Rubber production is one of the mont 87.20 and Tapahs at 813.50. All offer of protection.-A Correspondent in the
Ruccessfat industries in the Philippines, Jerams have Daily Chronicle, slightly easier at clown
Justice Finley asserted. The island been in large demand up to 65 cts, but
of Mindanao, with its adjacent islands has close offering, & cts under. New Scadaix
20,000,000 acres of rubber lands and a ware active with enquiries up to $2.00, Craigiclees changed hands in quantity Messrs. Carroll Bros, bave received a large proportion of the rubber consump up to 90 cts as also Malaka Pindas and cable from Singapore advising them that, tion of the United States could be Jimahs at 82.05 and 81.60 respectively, the price of Rubber is now 95 cents per produced there The islands are corres- Ulu Benats had large business up to th, but the price of shares have not in pondingly rich in other products of the Iamoil, among which is sugar, Justice Finley c15. Tambalaks made 92 ota., consequence dropped very much. Mandai Tekonga eta, Mentakabe fact or several stock rates have advanced, said. In 1924, 300,000,000 kilos of sugar ets., Bukit K. B'u 60 ct., and Punggora a little. The arm are also advised that was shipped to the U.B. Coconut oil, at 80 cts. All offer a few cls. under Lunas have declared an interim Dividend, oopts, hemp and tobacco are other island
products that are extenzively grown. at closs."
of 5 per cent.
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RUBBER PRICES,
104/
Dyspeptics Can Eat What They Like
if they take half a teaspoonful of Bisuratd Magnesia in a little water immediately after eating. No matter how bully you may suffer from indigestion, dyspepsia, gas; flatulence, or acidity-no matter how maay, medicines you may have tried without more--don't give up hope. Thousands who once suffered as you now suffer-who had tried everything without obtaining. relic-now enjoy perfect health, and can cat almost anything without the slightest pain or discomfort. You can do the same if you will go to-day to any good chemist and get a package of Bisurated Magnesia. Take as directed above and you'll soon forget you ever had a stomach... you'll find your vital organs strengthened, while content and enjoyment will (61l your life.. But be quite sure you yet the right thing for your protection the oral "BISMAG” trada mark is prominently displayed on the wrapper, and you should look for it when buying.
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