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JAPAN'S TRADE WAR
Lancashire Still Attacking
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SHAN
TAO FONG
CHAPEL
(Continued from Page 7.) 'Ching 'Fong Shan' outside the eastern city-wall of Nanking for future work in Central China.. London, May 9. By the providence of God we The imports to East Africa of
were ied to settle down in South Japanese cotton "piece-goods in China. The British authorities In 1932 represented roughly thirtyHongkong most kindly allowed us per cent. of "auch imports into the Colonial Empire. exelding Hong- kong and Aden, said Sir Phip Cunliffe-Lister when questioned in the House of Commons this even- Ing.
It follows. therefore, that unless special measures are taken to deal with Japanese competition in East Africa, the most important area will be left untouched.
The position in East Africa, said Sir Philip, is complicated by the Congo Basin Treaties. but the inatter is still being examilaed.
ACTION POSSIBLE” Major H. A. Proctor (Con. Ac- crington) asked whether there was any possibility of some action' being taken in regard to these treaties, which were crippling the Lancashire trade.
Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister replied that the East Africa Government had always felt that if those most competent to advise considered it in his country's interests to de- termine those treatles, they would readily accept the decision.
TRADE ADVANTAGES Sir Herbert Samuel asked whe- ther British trade had secured any great advantage from these Treatles.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1934.
GOV. ATTITUDE GAOLBIRDS BREAK OUT
ON LIVESTOCK
(Cantiqued from Page 1)
shortage of money and at other times he may strike more rock ihan calculated for as in the case of Repulse Bay. With regard to item185, the, contractor went 'burst' on it and we have had to get a new contractor and thei change over entalled a good deal of delay. The delay in the Sex- ton's quarters was due to the change in the site and we had to
change the plan. With regard to the road from Shek-0 Gap to Gape D'Agullar, considerably more rock was met than was anticipat-
ed.
IF
OF PRISON
SHUENAN TERRORIZED DURING NOONDAY HOUR
Hangehow, May 1 menace of brigandage, by local. There was excitement in the effort. This semi-military training Hweichow Valley, the other day.
is also ment to promote "a state of which made the ears tingle. For readiness, amongst the rank and the spirit of rebellion, has been upon in National emergencies, a long time, dissatisfaction-and file of the nation, to be called manifest within the walls of the Shuenan County goal.
Some of
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CONSIGNEE NOTICES.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
CONSIGNER NOTICE
SS. "ATHOS IL"
ARRIVED HONG KONG UN SUNDAY, Tx. 6TH MAY,
· 1934.
Frore MARSEILLES, UNSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods, with the coeption of Opium, Treasure and Vain ables, are being landed and placed t their risk in the Godowns of the Song Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whanes Delivery can be obtaindil as the Goods are landed,
the desperadoes, it is rumoured, Sir wuiam Shenton: "These
were in secret communication with Items were delayed because you {
the outside, and small knives and were very overworked"?-Not at all their aid, with the result that a files were mysteriously conveyed to dating plot to break for freedom
1934, or they will not be regated. Hon. Mr. Braga: In that
was actually successfully carried out.
Sir.
The
connection. It rather lends colour to the view that the lowest tender is not always the cheapest or the best tender to accept.
<Cheklang's Beauty
Cheklang is rich in natural treasures of hulls and rivers and, In the sweet of the year, it is a everywhere; "Hills green: flowers royal land of flowers.
Almost
burn red." the earth is glad, and the fields and woods rejoice. A trip through the valleys is a The incident happened just after glorious experience. Here, in these the signal for the noonday meal surroundings, one gets a close ac- when most of the prisoners assem.quaintance with the simple heart- bled in groups, and the general ed men and women of the soll Mr. Braga observed that he hap-vigilance was somewhat relaxed, whose deep, destre is in the work pened to know that sometimes ten. It was the work of a moment to
How intent they ders were put in at such a com-
blind the eyes of the keepers with paratively cheap figure that the tobacco dust, mixed with pepper, contractors could not possibly hope and immediately the barriers were to get the work done at the price broken through. quoted. He thought it would be a good suggestion to place the 'opin-in "a panic as fon before the tender board.
ly.
The Colonial Secretary: Certain
The Chairman replied that the tender board did endeavour to and out if the contractor could success-
fully carry out his contract, so far
Occasionally the board did the tender board could foresee. re- commend the higher tender and not the lower.
Mr. Braga asked that it might be worth the consideration of the
Director of Public Works that in certain work the tenderer might be asked to itemise his tender.
The Hon. Director o Public Works said that all tenders were
to secure one of the beautiful mountains near the Shatin valley. This, mountain was called Fong Shan': "The mountain from Taa
which the Logos Wind. the Christ- spirit, is blowing." In this name our motto and aim is given Weitemised, arrived in,, Hongkong oc New Year's Day. 1930, and already on November 1s 1932 we were able to move into the first and most important buildings on the moun- tain, and start the work of the new Institute there...
Since that time many thousands of visitors, belonging to the most different races and religions, and a great number of Buddhist lay- brothers and Buddhist
and fapist monks have found their way to Tao Fong Shan from all parts of the Far East. Some of
our solemn and some to
THE SAAR ·
PLEBISCITE
Report Rests With League
London, May 9. Questioned in the Commons with
in
For a time the whole city was these gaolbirds swarmed through the town every direction in their mad rush for liberty. In desperation, several tried to swim the river but paid' for the effort with their lives Police, and, soldiers were soon in hot pursuit and most of criminals were rounded up, but at least a score made good their escape.
of their craft. are upon "the great little things" which make up their day, and yet how free. from the jolting and bab- bling distractions of the despairing civilization of the West. Some of these farmers are born naturalists, lovers of garden lore, and know all about the mountains from the cedar to the shrub
Bounteous. harvests are the rule in this province, but, notwithstand- ing these years of plenty, the
And the farming class
themselves without any fluid capital For de cades the general complaint has been. "Rice is too dear," and now,
scene; certain gaol officials found As a result of this dramatic
themselves securely seated behind iron bars eating their evening rice in chains.
Li
Military Atmosphere
A is surprising what a multary azmosphere there is in the schools
in these latter years, the producers
cheap." There is no market for mournful wall is, "Rice is too produce, and this peculiar situation has a serious reaction, especially
upon the shopkeeper, who longs for the cloud of depression to Hift.
Bicycles on New Roads
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of
Goods not cleared within 7 days, in- olading date of arrival will be subject to
signed before Thursday, 17th May, Rent
All Claims must be sent to the JJader
Damaged packages must be left in the Godown for examination by the Consignees and the Company's Sur veyora, Meaars. Goddard & Dongi an at a.m. on Friday, the 14th May 19 84:
Consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged ditiable goods are examined by the Company's Surveyor,
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No Claims will be admittal after the Goods have left the Godowns.
No Fire Insuranos will be affected b us in any case whatever.
R. OHL
Forg Kong, 6th May, 1934
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HAMBURG ALIERIKA LINIE. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, DE V
I'
"KULMERLAND"
CONSIGNEE NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LTD.
AND
OHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
CONSIGNE
CONSIGNEES por Co.'s Vasesi
"GLAUCUS"..
FROM NEW YORK PIA MANILA are hereby notified than their Cargo will
be discharged
into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignees risk and rubjout to TermE and Conditions of Storage at Holi's Delivery trom Godown on and after Whart. The Cargo will be ready for 11th May.
Optional Cargo will not be landed here anlaas Notice has been given prior to Steamer's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of csil to which the aption extends
All broken, shaled and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any days 10.45 And Noow within the Free sad Fridays butwoon the hour of Storage period.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godown, after the 17th May, will be subject and all Goods remaining undelivered
to Hout.
All Olaims against the Steamer must before the 31st May, or they will not be presented to the Undersigned on ar be recognised
No Fire Insurance will be affected... BOTTERFIELD & SWIN,
| 25.0
11th May, 1934.
1, ants.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNÉES
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. "CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
having arrived, from Hamburg and 0
I
hereby notified that their Goods are Ports of call, Consignees of Cargo are being landed and placed at their risk into the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's godowns at Kowloon, where delivery may obtained as soon as the Goods are landed Optional Cargo will not be landed bera, unless Notice has been given hours prior to ressol's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.
Goods have left the Golowas, and all No Claims will be admitted after the Goods remaining aalalivered after Wednesday, the 16th May, will be subject te Bent.
The idea of modern modes as cumpared with bygone years communication and rapid transit An entirely new type of leadership is like a lamp that is always burn- is being produced and seldom does ing. For the Arst time in the his- one meet with 2 coarse-fibred
tory of Cheklang the village is be- ofBelai nowadays. The youth of coming part of the country. Local the land lives in a deurlum of governments vie with one another extravagent hope of its capabili in making good roads and the Goods are to be left in the Gudowns, All broken, chafed, and damaged ties, and is impatient with the countryside is being flooded with where they will be examined on The Government for holding back cheap bicycles of native, manu-day, 15th May, at 10 am, by our instead of staging an armed resist-
facture. Miss China is as enthusi- ance against every attempt of astic as the boys in her efforts to
Surveyora, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas. To comply with the General Boaded foreign aggression. At least this learn to ride. them come for a brief visit or for regard to the report of the com- youthful China, aflame with pas chow Valley is nearing completion, examined.
Warehouse Regulations, consigases must reflects the present day temper of
have a Revenue Officer in attendance a quiet time in
The motor road along the Hwel when damaged dutiable goods are picturesque Lotus-crypt.
mittee of three appointed by the slon, patriotism, and sacrifice. take part in retreats and confer-
League of Nations to enquire into
and the branch roads connecting Every county in the province has the county towns of Sulan and caces, others to attend the School
measures for the regulation of the its official" centre for compulsory Shonchang will be ready for use of Religion which is held in the Saar plebiscite next year, Sir John training after the fashion of the in a few months time. This route. Institute for three months during dressed to the League. with whom no difficulty, apparently, in secur-
Simon said the report was ad-Nazi Instruction classes. There is from Tengche and Hwelchow, will spring and autumn.
the question of its publleation ing recruits who are called from ideal, circular trip from Hangchow, Hong Kong, 9th May, 1984
make a lovely motor run and an rested.--British Wireless.
the best of bomes. Some of these travelling via Yuhang and return- groups are composed of fine young ing through Shuenän. Kienteb and men, held under strict supervision Tonglu. But, be it remembered, for sixty odd days physical drill many, a poor peasant has had to and practical education..
suffer tribulation from the fall of one squad has finished the train-the official decree, "which deprived ing, another lot" is called to the him of his land without compen colours. "This local defence corps sation, in order to bring these is under, the command of well highways into being. Long stret-
The one great aim overshadow- png all is: That through the quietness and peace, the study arid the sacred fellowship, the Spirit of
#
The Colonial Secretary said that Christ may came into our hearts U.S. WARSHIPS
among the considerations to be welghed was trade with other ter ritories in the Congo Basin area from the British export trade standpoint.
He added that East Africa en joyed British preferences and would readily grant preferences to Britain if able to do so.Reuter.
U. S. SILVER QUESTION Pittman Now More Satisfied
New York, May 10.
It is understood that President Roosevelt is favourably considering
the proposal to nationalise ..al
as a purifying, illuminating, and renewing dynamic from God, en- abling us to go out into God's world with a holy urge for serving humanity. In love and wisdom.
The Staff.
The staff of the Institute are:- Rev.. Karl Ludvig Relchelt, Superintendent and Rector,
Mrs. Anna Reichelt.
Rev. Notto Norman Thelle, Vice- Superintendent and Treasurer.
Mrs. Rangfrid, Theile. Rev. Stig Hannerz.
Mrs. Signe Hannerz. Mr. Axel Georg Hamnre. Engineer. Mrs. Anne Margrethe Hamre. Friends of Tao Fong Shan. President-The Bishop of Hong
Kong,
Secretary:-Rev. Dr. E. L. Allen, Kowloon Union Church.
Treasurers:-Miss N, E. Elliott,
free silver in the United States, Chinese Y.W.C.A., Rev. F. Short,
büt is withholding final judgment. L.M.S.
on any legislation seeking to give
a mandate for this until it has LEAGUE COUNCIL
been submitted in completed draft.
In regard to the suggestion in- volving the establishment of & twenty-five per gent. silver back- ing for the currency. the Presid- ent is believed to be willing to ac- cept permissive, and directory le- gislation to this end.
MEETING
Capt. Eden Going To Geneva
In other words a declaration by
London, May 9. Congress in favour of such silver Capt. Anthony Eden, Lord Privy backing would be regarded as a Seal, will fly to Paris on Saturday mandatory declaration of policy, afternoon, proceeding to Geneva. but the President feels that the by rail the same night, to attend decision as to the right time for the meeting of the Council of the carrying it out should be left to League of Nations on Monday. him.
It is anticipated, that the For- It is understood that the Pre- eign Secretary, Sir John Smon, will aldent, at the Conference yester- arrive at Geneva towards the end day, also emphasised that the of next week.-British, Wireless. Government would take over only
silver bullion. It woud hot com- "excellent progress" has been made mandeer sliver dollars and other with the framing of silver legis- silver coins as it had done in the lation in consultation with the case of gold.
Treasury Department. -
He indicated that a Bill should Benator Key Pittman, who is be ready for submission to Presid- playing an active part in the ent Roosevelt before the end of silver drive, reported to-day that the week-Reuter.
DE EXCELLENT PROGRESS
COLLIDE
U.S.S. Simpson Damaged
Washington, May 9 Wireless messages intercepted
When
All claims must reach u before Wednesday, the 8th June, 1934, or they will not be recognized.
No Invarande will be effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JEBSEN ÜÇ.,
Agants.
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AND
YONSIGNEES par Co.'s Vessel
AGAMEMNON"
Faox UNITED KINGDOM.
VIA SINGAPORE. will be discharged into Holt's Wharf are hereby notified that their cargo
noes risk and subject to terms and Kowloon, where it will lie at Conaig conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 10 h May.
Optional cargo will not be landed here, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival but carried of call to which the option extends. on from port to port to the finat prot
All broken, chafed, and damaged
Tuesdays and Fridays between the where they will be examined onany goods are to be left in the Godowns,
hours of 10,45 AM and Neos within the free storage period.
the Goods have left the steamer's No daims will be admitted after God-wn, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th May, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 30th May, or they will not be recognised.
N. Fire Insurance will be effected. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. 10th May, 19344
12641
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
SUGAR CONTROL OCEAN STEAM SHIP 00., LTD.
IN AMERICA ·.
equipped officers, and the move- ches of the new road in this valley Slight Reduction In
ment is intended to quell the have been hewn out of the sides
of 1,250 tons, appears to have been badly damaged,
She is now making her way by the Navy Department reveal crippled. but under her own pow- that the U.S.S. Milwaukee, 9,000-¡ er. accompanied by a repair ship ton cruiser of the Omaha class, ready to stand by in case of an has been in collision during the emergency, to the Guantanamo Caribbean. maneouvres, with the naval base in Cuba, U.S.S. Simpson.
The condition of the US.S. MH The U.S.S. Simpson, a destroyer-waukee is not known.
IF
of the rock overhanging the river and the many sharp bends will need skillful negotiation.
Tariff
AND
OHINA MUTUAL STRAM NAVIGATION JO, LTD.
YONSIGNEES per Co's Vessel "TANTALUS"
FOX SEATTLE, VANCOUVER
AND VICTORIA via : JAPAN are requested to take Delivery of Flour and Lumber Shipments as soon as the Vessel in ready to discharge and are Tea picking is in full swing.
Washington, May 9.
bereby notified that if their Lighters are The slopes of the hills resound with the merry laughter of women the Sugar Control "Bill.
President Roosevelt has signed not placed alongside the Vessel m and girls, who are experts in pick-
required; their Ship sents will be dis- ing the soft green leaf now burst-reducing by half a cent per pound lie also at their risk and expense and He also issued a proclamation their expense, where the Cargo will charged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, at ing from the buds. Hangchow the duty" on imported sugar and subject to the Terms and Conditions of merchants have their agents on the declared that the rate of the pro- spot, superintending the tea-farms, cessing tax must not exceed the and a good market is anticipated amount of the reduction in the for the new season's tea.
tariff-Reuter.
AMERICAN ORIENTAL FINANCE
CORPORATION
Balance Sheet As At December 31, 1933
Cash in Banks
Investments and Securities
ASSETS
Market Value CSS$8,017,154,80 Securities held on Behalf of Clients... Notes and Accounts Receivable... Furniture, Fixtures and Motor Car.. Deferred Charges
Chinese Standard Silver
Dollars
685,771.72 8,153,053,53
Capital
Common "A"
Common "B
Preferred
Chinese
·Standard Silver Dollars
LIABILITIES...
Issued and Authorised
Fully. Paid CSS$4,000,000.00. C98$2,435,800.00"
2,000,000.00 2,000,000,00
1,876,340.00 22,000.00
4,334,140.00 1.238,312.04 10,136,003.82 6,388,028,81
6,388,026.81 Reserves and Undivided Profile 8,730,623,37 Loans, Overdrafts and Accounts Payable
67,870.74 Securities held on behalf of Cilents..
9,138.50
· CSS$22,094,482.67
CS8$22,094,482.67
We have examfried the above Balance Sheet with the books of the American Oriental Finance Corporation and have obtained all the information and explanations required
The exchange rate used in converting gold dollar ass 'ts and liabilities into local currey is Chinese Standard Silver $3.00 Gold $1.00.
In our opinion the said Balance Sheet is properly draw i up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state of the Company's affairs as at December 31, 1933, according to the best four information and the explanations given to us and as shown by the books.
9, Avenue Edouard VIL, Shanghai, February 6, 1934,
(8gned) SETH, MANCELL" "&" MCLURE,
Chartered Accountants,
Auditors.
Storage at Holt's Wharf. Steamer will
Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie commence Discharges on the 7th May,
General Cargo will be discharged into at Consignees' risk and subject to the Terms and Conditions of Storage at Holt's Wharf The Cargo will be ready for Delivery from the Godown on and after 7th May.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Clodowns, where they will be anamined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10,15 am, and Nocs within the tree Storage period. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Vessel's Godown, and All General Cargo remaining undelivered after 14th May, will be subject to Rent," All Claims against the Vessel t be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 28th May 1934, or they will not be recognized....
No Fire Insurance will be erected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Ágenta.
7th May, 1984.
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LOCAL MAPS
Peak District,
Kowloon,
Victoria,
New Territories.
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