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FRANCO-GERMAN TRADE
NEGOTIATIONS
Paris, Dec. 1.
Cable Addres
"Swenonis"
SOVIET PRICES TO BE RAISED
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Moscow, Dec. 1. Following the abolition of the
The Franco-German trade nego-j "tlations which" begun, two months rationing system for bread and ago, were concluded here on Fri-other foodstuffs; the Soviet Gov-
day, the most important result
HONG KONG DAILY
THE EXCHANGE
MARKET
MESSRS, ROZA BROS,
Saturday, Dec. 1. Silver prices. receded 1/16 in London on Friday, Ready to 241 and Forward to 25. The market was quiet. Bupport was given by India and China operated 00 both sides of the market. The price in New York was 55).
Sterling opened in New York yesterday at 4.971 and closed slightly higher at 4.98.
Market
Steady but, very duli.
"Sterlink
The market opened with sellers at 1/8i, buyers bidding 1/8 3/16 lead- ing to business subsequently at 1/8 3/18 for Jan, Later 1/8 5/32 was arranged for near delivery, finish- ing with sellers at 1/8 5/32 De cember/January, buyers at 1/8 3/16 for December and probably January.
U.S. Dollars Were offered at 413 for near, bidding 41 13/16. Business at 411 was rumoured for December. For February business was done at 41 15/16. The market closed with sellers at 413, buyers at 41} Decem- bez.
Shangha! Dollars Business was done around 123. At the closing time 122) was the best rate obtainable for cash, sell- ers probably at 1/8 lower. Shangbal Market Uncertain tone but
4
conditions
were very quiet. Sterling opened át 1/4 for near and 1/4 för
forward. The near rate improved to 1/4 5/16 but forward was low- er at 1/4 1/16. Dollars, 334 for near and 331 for forward. As in the case of Sterling the near rate improved to 331 but forward cased 1/16 to 33 5/16.
H. K. STOCK EXCHANGE
W
SATURDAY'S OFFICIAL
QUOTATIONS
The market continued steady resulting in a fair turnover for both cash and forward deliveries at well-maintained prices.
Sales
Providents (old), $1.45. Realties, $4.95.
H. K. Trams, $19.80.
China Lights (old), $960, Cements, $2.30.
Buyers
Hongkong Banks, $1600, Underwriters, $1.15. " Benguet Explorations, 20 cts. Gold Creek, 21 cts.
Gold River, 21 ctsa
Wharves, $106. Providents (old), $1.40, Hotels, $5.
H. K. Lands, $52.
H. K. Trams, $197.
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PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1934.
LONDON EXCHANGE RATES
„01 Amsterdam Athena...... Belgrade Berlin Bombay.....
(BRITISH WIRELESS SKLY!
Sterling Parity Nov, 2
18.10 Florian 7.37
Dec 1 7.352
375 Drachm
278,316 Dinars
20.43 Marks
12.40
12.38
Brusel Bucharest Buenos Aires Copenhagen Geneva Helsingfors Hongkong Lisbon
1s sd. per Rupee 35 Belgas 813,588 Lez
21.38
21.30
47.684. per Peso
18.159 Kroner
25.23) Franes 193.23 Marka
15.364
15.31
1/81
Madrid
110 Escudos 25.99] Pesata
Milan
New York ... Oslo
Rio de Jaurire
99.48 Lira 50:88d. per Peso 4.867 Dollars 4.967 Dollars 18.139 Kroner 194.91 Franci 164. Kronen 28.god. per Gold
36 15/32 583
30
4.86
4.98 5/32
I
1+
75 19/32 119 3/16
Montevideo Montreal
Paris Pragus
Shanghai Stockholm Vienna Yokobama.... Silver (spot) Silver (forward) War Load
Kilreis
18.130 Eraor 34.56) Schillingi 24.58d. per Yen
53 9/30
4.851
497/17
75 15/30 1181
24 11/16
24 13/16
24F 241.
34% 1071
Closing Quotations
December 1, 13
UN 'LONDON
Telegraphic Transfer... Bank Bills, oa demend Bank Bille, 4 months'
might
Credits, four months'
sight
ON SHANGHAI:-
On Demand
ON SINGAPORE:-
Н
[ON NEW YORK;-
Bank Bills, on demand 41) Credits, 80 days' sight.. 42. ON BATAVIA
Do demand
601
1,8
ON PARIS--
Bank Bills, en demand 6 5
Credits, 4 months' agh: 655
UN SAIGON:-
121
On demand
02)
ON MANILA
20
On demand
84
bON Baxorok :-
1
On demand ON INDIA
Telegraphic Transfer... Bank, on demand
1412
On demand........
11
110
1/8 BAR SILVER, per os....... 218.
On demand
ON JAPAN:-
THE SHARE MARKET
Harriman's Weekly Report
1st December, Hongkong Mr. G. A. Harriman's weekly share report and market review issued at noon states:-
SOVLEZIONE, Bank Baying
Rate
BERLIN BOURSE
[Special to the “Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright).]
Berlin, Dec. 1.
The sharemarket continued to be exceedingly buoyant, all lines showing a more optimistic outlook than for some time .past.
Few buying orders were placed for fixed interest securities, but stock was offered the prices con- thued firm. especially in the case of provincial loans. Gold and
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littleONDAREUS"
A much better feeling pervaded | Mortgage bonds also gained slight- the market during the past week, ly. Call Money 31 to 41." and far more interest was taken Though the opening of
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the
ot.
in everything causing a · general | sharemarket at the beginning impetus to prices and trading | the week showed listlessness on which was far more brisk than the part of investors and the con- has been the case for sometime sequent crumbling prices, the sec- 'past. Investment counters dis- ond half week displayed great played most strength with Hong buoyancy. This began on Wednes- Kong Electrics bid up to 3701 and day when an official dental was Hong Kong Lands to $523. issued about the persistent rum- Telephones (old) were in demand
ours that the Government intend- at $23.35 with business done at ed to confiscate all foreign stocks this rate. Hong Kong Trams had held by Germans. Confidence was enquiries at $19.80, and Wharves returned and prices started to Im- at $107. Dairy Farms came to prove. On Thursday the upward business at $22.45 closing in de-
trand received a smart impetus mand at $221. With the exception which continued right to the close of Lane Crawfords, which took of the week because the Commis- Singapore Tractions (Pref, 17/9 showed up better, China Lights months planning to reform
slide to $34, minor issues generally sien sitting in the inst Afteen Cements, $24.
the German banking system issued a comprehensive report which was immediately acclaimed by the business world as a great step for- ward towards putting the German economic life on a thoroughly sound footing.-- Transocean Kuo Min.
China Lights (old), $9.55. China Lights (new). $9.30, Electrics. $692. Telephones (old), $23.35. Telephones (new), $9.70. Singapore Tractions, 4/3.
Dairy Farms, $22.80.
Lane, Crawfords. $34. Constructions (new), 5 cts. Govt. 4% Loan, 8% prem.
Sellers
Raubs, $11. Sandakan Lights, $3′
RAW RUBBER
Benjamin & Potts' Quotations Messrs. Benjamin & Potts have received the following Straits cur- réDCy quotations (buyers) from Singapore for Raw Rubber-
Spot, 211, down i et." January-March, 224, down † c April-June, 24, down at. July-September, 25, down iet. Market Quiet.
H.B. Joseph & Co.'s Quotations ernment has now promulgated a
Messrs. E.B. Joseph & Company being that the agreement of last decree providing that prices for received the following Straits eur- July which also provides for the cotton and other agricultural pro-rency quotations from Singapore
German ducts sold by peasants directly to for Raw Rubber. payments of interest on loans will be prolonged for three the State be raised by ten to ff- months till March 31, 1935. The teen per cent." question of the liquidation of out- standing trade debts was also dis- cussed and it is intended to faci- litate the gradual liquidation of these debts by the clearing me- thod Transocean, Fuo Min.
AGREEMENT MERELY PROLONGED
Paris, Dec. 1.
on
The decree declares that since wages have been raised, the new prices will afford fair compensa- tion for the peasants It is under- stood that the pay of soldiers and officers of the Red Army will like- wise be increased in proportion, to the higher food prices..
Transocean Kuo. Min.
January-March, 221, down i April-June, 241, down i. Market---Quiet,
TERMS OF AUSTRIAN LOAN CONVERSIÓN
Paris, Dec. 1 The chief provision of the Aus- trian loan...conversion agreement reached on, Friday between the Austrian Finance Minister, Buresch
in view of the forthcoming Baar.) and the French Finance Minister. The fact that the new Franco- | plebiscite. It being understood that |. Germain-Martin is that the inter- German trade agreement which the commercial delegates of both est rate on. the loan will be was signed here
Saturday countries will meet again with the lowered from 51 to 5 and the afternoon' merely prolongs the old object of reaching a settlement amortisation payments suspended agreement of last July by three on a broader basis as soon as the months, is interpreted in official deinite regulation of the Saar elfcles as meaning that both sides question permits this being done. desired a short-term agreement Transer Kub Jan.
(old) were again a very popular counter, large parcels of shares having changed hands at riding rates from $9.20 to $9.65 and corresponding rates for forward deliveries. Hotels remained very
steady at around $4.95 cash and
REICHSMARK QUOTA-
„TIONS
$5.05 January. Cements also - proved with Bales effected, at $2.20/35, closing in demand at #230 each and DecemberRealties provided a notable feature of the week having recovered from $4.15 to $4,85. Providents (old) were dealt in at $1.45 and more shares could be placed at this- rate. (Special to the "Hong Kong Daily There was not much change in the Sterling section, Hong Kong Banks remained in demand at $1,600 and Unions at $510. The tone of the market at the close is more encouraging to traders and we look for more activity in the future.
been..
Business' during the week has
done at the
following prices:-
Canton Insurances, $260,- China Underwriters, $1.15 Wharves, $107,-/108,- Providents (old), $1,45 Hong Kong Lands, $52.10 Hong Kong. Hotels, $4.85/5,00 China Lights (old), $9.20/9:85 Hong Kong Electrica. $68.-/70.00 Telephones (old), $23.35 Cements, $2.10/2.35 Dairy Farms, $22.45 Lane Crawfords. $3,50 Realtys, $4.15
Antamoks, 73 cts./80 cts. Gold Rivers, 211 cts./22 cts. Benguet Explorations, 20 cts.
for
for three years so as to allow the embody the extension period Austrian Government to cope with repayment til 1959 instead of as the State budget dimeulties, while heretofore in 1943- the amortization plan itself willistean Bus Min.
Press" (Copyright.)1
Berlin, Dec. 1. Reichsmark quotations (without guarantee) —
New York. Paris
Amsterdam Päris Sterling Dollars Transocean Kuo Min.
40.13
609.25
... 59.4 75.5 15.1875-
Fox BEATTLE, VANCOUVER
AND VICTORIA YỪA JAPAN
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS. LIMITED.
Faux LEITH, MIDDLESBRO", ANTWERP, LONDON & STRAITS.
The Starship BENCBUACHAN."
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
informed that all Goods are being landed at their nak into the hardens and/or extra bazardous Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and the wharves Delivery may be stained. Bodown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from
No Clams was admittest witer the
are requested to Lake Delivery of Flour and Lumber Shipments as soon as the Vessel is ready to discharge and are kereby notified that if their Lighters are" not placed alongside the Vessel Goods have left the Godowns, and all required, their Shipments will be dis.
Goods remaining undelivered after the charged into Hoit's Wharf, Kowloon, at 8th Dec., 1934, will de subject to Bent their expense, where the Carge will. lis alto at their risk and expense and subject to the Terms and Conditions of Storage at Holt's Wharf. Steamer will commence Discharge on the 20th Nov. General Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie 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 30th Nov.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Taesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 AM. and Noos within the Free Storage period. No Olaims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Yangol's Godown, and all General Cargo remaining undelivered after 6th Doc., will be subject to Bent.
All Claims against the Vessel mat be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 20th Dec, 1934, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be râfooted.
BUTTERFIELD^& BWIEK
30th November, 1934,
Agenta.
fa040
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
CONSIGNEE NOTICE
88** ARAMIS.”
ARRIVED HONG KONG OF FRIDAY, TE 20тx NOV., 1984.
From MARSEILLES, ko JONSIGNTES of Cargo by the above-narrod Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opfam, Treasura and Valu- ables, are being landed and placed their risk in the Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, Kowloon, whenes Delivery can GERMAN LOAN PAYMENT be obtained as the Goods are landed,
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fra (Copyright).]
Berlin, Nov. 30. Although the German Govern- ment suspended in June last the transfer of interest payments on long-term foreign loans, the Reich Government has, according to a semi-oncial statement" Issued' on Friday, paid to the Bank of In- ternatimal Settlements, as trustes for the Young Loan, a sum equal- fing one month's interest so that 1/6 of the nominal value will be paid on all coupone falling due on | December 1
Transonean Zum Min.
All Claims agaшst the termer must before the 22nd Dec., 1934, or they will be presented to the Undoraigned on or not be reougnized.
To
Warehouse Begalations, consignees must comply with the General "Bonded have a Revonne Officer in attendance damaged dutiable goods we
when examined.
All broken, chafed and damaged Gooda are w be left in the Godowna, where they will be examined on the 7th Dec, 1934, at 10, by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersignad by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., LTD., Gong Kong 80th November., 1534,
Agenta.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION Cali STRAMIR "CORFU.”
AUTO HONG KONG u 19TH NOVEMBER 1934,
FROMANTWERP,LONDON.GIBRAL TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN. COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the shove
are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed ir Tax in the Hong Kong And Kowloon Wharf and Godown Cous pany's Godoras at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Delivery can be obtained as the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary Six Eons before arrival of the Steamer
Goods not cleared within 8 days including fate of arrival will be subject
ON
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to
GODDARD & Douglas, at 10.
and Thursdays, within the
Goods not cleared within 7 days, i cluding date of arrival, will be subject to
No Fire Insurance will be effected by Bent
Bus in my case whatever, All Ulima mast be sent to the Under gned before Monday, 10th December, Godowns for examination by the Con
Damaged Packages must be left in the 1934, or they will not be recognized..
spa and the Company's burveyors." Damaged" package, must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees and the Company Bar veyors, Mesurs, "Goddard & Douglas, at 10
.. on Thursday, the 6th Dec, 1986 Consignees mast have a Revonte Officer
in attendance when damaged datiable goods are examined by the Company's Borregon.
No Oisima, will be admitted after the
Goods have left the Godowns,
No Fire Jannase will be effected by KS IN ANY CANO whatever.."
£ OHL
Agent Hey Kong, 30th Nov., 1974
(304)
Free Storage period.
Consignees are specially notified that it is necessary for Hevenue Officer to be present at the examination of damaged dutiable cargo.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before 19th December, 1934, or they will not be recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co. Hong Kong, 29th Nov., 1934.
ety agents.