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To Bombay Colombo Singapore
FARES FROM HONG KONG
1st.
340
Fed
11J
.*. 2nd.
£29
£13
2nd. Econ. class
£21
£10
£11
NEXT SAILING 5.8. "CONTE ROSSO" 17th January, 1985,
... Sama reduced RETURN TICKETS to SHANGHAI
1st. d £12, 2nd. ¿l.. £9, 2nd. Econ. el. £6.
NEXT SAILING 8.8. CONTE VERDE " 20,700 T. 3rd February, 1935-
For full particulars apply to:
MAER
LLOYD TRIESTINO Queen's Building, Ground Floor.
Tel. Add: LLOYDIANO"
Telephone 82391.
Agents in CANTON:—
P.O. Bör 163.
DODWELL & CO., LTD., SHAMEEN.
MAERSK LINE
Fust regular FREIGHT and PASSENGER SERVICE
vis
Shanghai, and Japan
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1935,
THE EXCHANGE
MARKET
MESSRS. ROZA BROS.
Silver prices were unchanged yesterday, the quotations remain- ing at 24 9/16. for Ready and 24 11/18 for Forward Advices Te cefred reported speculators as hay- ing operated both ways. The tone was steady. America was indicat ed as being a buyer at the quoted rates America Sliver was un- changed at 541.
"
New York/London cross-rate opened at 4.871 and closed at the same rate. V
Market
Firm but quiet.
Sterling
|
LONDON EXCHANGE RATES
On Amsterdam Athana Belgrade Berlin Bombay Brian Bucharest
176.318 Dinars 215
90,40 Marka
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE Sterling Parity Jan.
Jan, 18:
12:10 Florin
7.30
... 375 Drach,nna
615
512-8.
216
12.264.
13.20
Is 6d. per Rupee
35 Belga 813,500. Le
21.10
20.97
485
485
47.Böd. per Fenc
18.130 Kroner
5.22 Francs 183.99 Marks
15.25
15.131
1/94
Paris wi... Prague
Rio de Janeiro
......................... 110-Escudos 25.29 Pesataa ..................... 99.48. Lira 50.88d. por Peno 4.867 Dollars 4.867 Dollars 18.130 Kröner 124.21 Franca 164.25 Kronen 26.93d. per Gold Millrein
381 573-
4 &0.
4.843
19.901
· 1990
74. 27/32
118
Shanghaj
1/81
1/5 1/16
Buenos Aires
Genera .......... Copenhagen Helsingfon Hongkong Lisbon.... Madrid Milan..... Montevideo ........... MontrealTM New York
Oslo
There were sellers after the opening at 1/99, buyers bidding 1/9 7/18 at which rate some bust- nees was done for near delivery Stockholm ........... 18.159 Kronor followed by transactions at the Vienna 34.58) Schillings same rate for the second half of Yokohama ...... 24.388. per Yen February and March. Later 1/91 | Silver (spot). was also reported for near de Silver (forward). livery. The market closed at 1| War Loan p.m. with sellers at 1/9 January/ February/March, buyers at 1/16 higher.
U.S. Dollarn
Business was done early in the morning at 431 for near, delivery. Subsequently 438 was arranged for ensh. Later offers at 434 were again astepted for near delivery
LOS ANGELES, PANAMA, NEW YORK, BOSTON, and also for February and 431
PHILADELPHIA & BALTIMORE.
If sufficient indacement offers also other ports of call."
Arrivals from U.S.A.
M.V. "NIEL MAERSK"
7th Feb. ... M.V. “ANNA MAERSK "
Bailings to U.S.A.
26th Jan.
1st Mar.
(All dates are subject to alteration without notice.) EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR PASSENGERS
AT MODERATE" RATES.
For Freight and Passage please apply:
JEBSEN & CO.
Canton, Sharmeen, B.C. Agents.
Tel '10916.
U.S. AIR FORCE
Forming Mobile Striking Unit
Washington.
The United States Air Force is to be entirely reorganised with a view. to increasing its flexibility in both defence and attack. This decision. |- of the War Department was mada known recently.
In announcing the creation-of a general headquarters for the Air Force, under the command of Lt.- Col. Frank Andrews, an experienced pilot of 50 years of age, the Secre- tary for War, Mr. Dern, asserts that the step is regarded by mill- tary authorities as being "Of tremendous importance." 0
Supplanting, to all intents and purposes, Major-Gen. Foulois, the chief of the Air Corps, Col An- drews, who is to have the rank of brigadier-general, will be given control of all military aviation, with the exception of a few ob- servation and other non-fighting 'planes. He will exercise authority now scattered. In the bands q generals in nine corps areas
The new head will be directly
Hong Kong, Fedder Bailding
Tel. 28363.
H. K. SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION
BUYERS
Bank of East Asia, $90. Underwriters, $1.25. Douglas, $39. Antamoks, 94 cta. Gold Rivers, 23 cts. Salacots, 15 acts,
United Paracales, 36 cts. Lands, $51. Wharves, $111. Providents (new), 10 cts. Lights, $10.15.
Electrics, $704. Dairy Farms, $24.
Nanyangs. $4.55. Watsons, $4.20
14
Govt, Loan 31% 4% Prem.
SELLERS
Gold Rivers, 24 cta.. Lights, $10.25,
Electrics, $?ił.
Cements, $2. Dairy Farms, $244.
SALES
Banks, $1670, Antamuks. 04. Cra. Gold Rivers, 234 cts. Lights, $10,20. Electrics, "$71,40,-
responsible to the Chief of Staff SINGAPORE RAW RUBBER
and the new Air Force is to be
grouped in three wings, or sub-
was done for, March. The market closed with sellers at 431 January! February and 43) March, buyers at 1/8 higher respectively.
Shangbal Dollars
Sellers were quoted at 124 for near delivery, buyers probably at 1/8 higher.
Shanghai Market
Sellers were reported at 1/5 3/16
4.85
24 8/16- 24 11/16 21% 31% 1091
Closing Quotations
January 17, 19
UN LÖNDÖR:—
Telegraphic Transfer... Bank Bills, on dusband (179 Bank Bill, 4 months'
sight
"Credus, four months'
sight
UN SHANGHAI : --- On Demand ON SINGAPORE:—
On demand
ON JAPAN:
On dimand
On Impia:-
Telegraphie Transfer.
Bank; on demazed to
ON NEW YORK :-
57 5/16 35 13/16
4.871 4.88
74.9/32 117
24 8/18 24 11/16" *31% 1091
Bank Bille, co depind 424 Credits, 80 daya sight.. 4. ON BATAVIA
... 03
Do demand
Ox Panie
Bank Bris, on demand. 650 Oredita, 4 months' right 680 Chỉ: Bargoni
129
On demand, -65
On Maria
749
On demand
ON BANEROK
1501
* Chu dansand
Rate
BAR SIL, per on
for cash and 1/4 13/16 forward. TRANSATLANTIC
buyers 1/16 higher. US-Dollars, Early advices indicated sellers at 343 for near and 34 3/16 for for- ward but later 34 15/18 was ob tainable for near and 341 "for for-
AIRLINES
ward, buyers bidding 35 for cash Bigger Zeppelin For
and 34 5/16 for forward,
· market was Arm
IN THE AFTERNOON
The
The market, was quiet in the afternoon but towards the close eased on following Shanghal,
Sterling
5/16 January/February and 1/91
spectively.
U.S. Dollars
11
for
Northern Route
(Special Air Mall Service)
London, Dec. 26. The third year of regular operation by the Graf Zeppelin
routé between
SOVERZIONE, Bank Buying
108
1/01 249/10
SMUGGLERS USE ELEPHANTS
Contraband Trade Abnormal
Bangkok.
PRESIDENT LINER TRAVEL SERVICE
is Available Throughout the World
You will find Dollar Steamship Lines and American Mal Line offices and agents wherever your travels may take you and in every one of these you will find the same Intendly service that characterizes travel on the famous Fresident Liners. We urge you to use it, to make your travels, trouble-and-care free, on land as well as sea.
To SAN FRANCISCO 18 Days To VICTORIA, SEATTLE 17 Days | via Shanghai, Kobe, via Shanghai, Kobe. Yokohama, Honolulu
Yokohama
Fortnightly sailings
Pres. Hoover......Jan. 26, am. Pres. Pierce Feb 13, 8 8.1. Prea. Coolidge Feb 23, Noon Pres Wilson Mar. 13, 6a.m. Pres. Hoover Mar. 3, Noo
EUROPE, NEW YORK
Inquire for round-trip ticket to Xurone in connection with Magd. Triestina. Via Manila, Singapore, Penang, Colombo Bomber, Suez Canal Alexandria. Naples, Ganos,
Marssilter.
Pres. Hayes Jan. 19, 8 a.m. Pres. Johnson Feb. 1, an. Pres: Monroe...Fer. 16, 8 s... Pres. Van Buren Mar. 29, 8 a.m. Pres: Garfield Jas. 16,8 am
Fortnightly calling
Pres. McKinley Jan. 19,6. Prea, Grant Feb. 2, Bam. From Jefferson. Feb. 16,6 am. Pros, Jackson..... Mar. 2; 6 a.. Prea, McKinley, Mar, 16, 6
MANILA
~~THE MOST FREQUENT
SERVICE
Next Bailings Pra, Hayes Jan. 19, 8 a.m. Pres Grant Jan. 26, € p.m. Pres. Johnson........ Feb. 4, 8 m. Pres Pierce Feb. 6, 6 p.m. Pres, Jefferson Feb. 9,6 pm.
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PADDER, BUILDING, HONG KONG.
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NOTICE TO, CONSIGNEES.
DOBAN STEAMSHIP CO, LTE
JÄINA MUTUAL STEAM -NAVIGATION CO., LTD,
MANDA
UNSIGNEES per Co. Vesel
MENESTHEUSTA From UNITED KINGDOM
VIA SINGAPORE
CONSIGNEE NOTICES.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
CONSIGNER NOTICE.
Fert
wgned before Wednesday, 23rd January All Claims must be sent to the Under- 1935, or they will not be recognised.
M.S. "JEAN LABORDER" It has been left to the Financial Adviser to point out to the public
ARRIVED BONG KONG OF that the smuggling of opium has
SUNDAY, THE 18TH JANUARY, 1985. reached a very abnormal figure in No business was reported. The appears to have established the this country, the seizures for the are hereby notified that their cargo
From MARSEILLES, &. market closed with sellers at 1/9 airship service securely on the last period for which figures are will be discharged into Holt's Wharf hore-nared Steamer are heraby NUNSIGNEES of Cargo by the Germany and public, amounting to 11 per cent. Kowloon, where it will lie at Consig informed that that Goods, with the March, buyers at 1/16 higher re. South America. This year should of the quantity of oplum sola by nem risk, and subject to terms andrasption of Opium, Treasure and Vain- bring the first experiments of a the State Most of that opium conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. alles, are being landed and placed at similar type on the North Atlan- comes from the north east of the The Cargo will be ready for delivery their risk in the Godowns of the Houg "tic route with the bigger airship kingdom, where the Siamete and
from Godown on and after 17th Jan; Business was done at 431 12 14 which is now approach British Shan States mest here, unless notice has been given. TAL. Kowloon Theses Deliver
Optional cargo will not be landed
whanes cas Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Glodows near delivery. The market closing completion. If the trial trips some time age cigarettes, mat- prior to steamer's arrival but carried foods not cleared within 7 days, in- ed with sellers at 43 January are successful the airship may ches etc. were smuggled across the on from port to port to the final port audig date of arrival, will be subject to February and probably 431 March, lead the seroplane in passenger gamese-Burma border. That was of call to which the option extenda buyers at 1/8 higher respectively. services across the North Atlan checked in due season, and now goods are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chated, and damaged Shanghai Dollars
tic, as it has done on the more an extensive scheme of smuggling where they will be examined on any Business was done at 1241 for
southerly ocean route
has been brought to Ight on the Tuesdays and Fridays between : the The Graf Zeppelin took its first eastern frontier between Slam and hours of 10.45 and Noox within the Gedown for camminator by the Damaged package must be left to cash.
Sellers at 124 for near paying passengers across the A- French territory a few months the free storage period. Congress and the Company Baz buyers probably at 1/8 higher... lantie in 1928 at a fare of ago two elephants carrying contre- the Goods have left the steamer's 10 on Friday, the 18th January,
No claims will be admitted after
veyors, Maners." Goddard & Dongin, at Rm 8,400. The fare has now been band goods were arrested. A similar Godown, and all Goods remaining 1985, reduced to Rm. 1,500. During the capture, but even more important, undelivered after the 24th Jan, Will years of regular operation the was effected a few days ago in the be subject to meat. average number of passengers his neighbourhood of Pallin. Pailin is grown. In 1982 the average on in Cambodia near the frontier of every trip was only four, the fol- the province of Chandabuti lowing year it rose to nine, this Nine Elephants Engaged year all twenty berths have been occupied on most trips. The dime it was a case of nine Journeys between Friedrichsttiden elephants in the contraband trade. 17th and Pernambuco bave been made They were transporting nine bun- with regularity and with a high dred pairs of Boots or shoes and degree of punctuality in all sorts several hundred kilos of cotton There was some pront taking in of weather. The alanly has had goods Eight of the Blamese smug mining shares, which caused a teto mishap in the course of these glers who were escorting the ele-
phants were arrested, but 2° M back in some issues, particularly Antamoks, but at the close this
hree of The operation of the Graf Zep-ther large number fed
H. K. STOCK EXCHANGE
YESTERDAY'S OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS
services.
with bases in Virginia, received the following Straits Cut market showed signs of returning Pelin has provided a mass of the individuals arrester were carry-
California and Louisiana.
commands, covering the Atlantic
Messrs. H. B. Joseph & Cá..
and Pacific coasts and the Middle West,
Messrs. H. B. Joseph & Co. have
rency quotations from Singapore for Raw Rubber...
Spot
211 up [232" up 3}} 24% up 1
Big Orders Placed
It is significant that this plan follows on the lines of suggestions. made by the board which last win ter investigated the operation of:{ the air mail routes by the army air corps. The board also urged that the air force should have 1,320 BOT- viceable nghting planes at its die
This recommendation was ac- cepted, and, in accordance with its proposal, 312 fast machines of a new type are already under con- struction. Bizhundred more are expected to be ordered during: the current year.
This force, declares Mr. Dern "will be highly mobile, and. will have a great striking power"
April/June July/Sept. Mafrettir.
--- Messra, Benjamín & Potis
Messrs Benjamin & Potts Have received the following Straits gur rency quotations (buyera) from Singapore to-day for Raw Rubber
21f up et
April/Juna July/Sept. Oct:/Dec. Marketteady
231 up ₺ ct.
241-up
ct.
251 up | et.
CORRECTED · RATES (Received 2.45 p.m.)
Parable of the
Fishes
July!
Coming "home, one-
noon with
Oct./Dec. Market
Fup fict 241 up ct. 26 up fct.
The
dubles
ohhit" of the Customs the State would deprived of came sarida
firmness. In the rest of the mar valuable experience on which the ng arms, while the others had ket whilst there is no real pres- Fore dith calent
theniyes North Atlantlë may be based, sure of selling orders some shares The LZ 129 is likely to make a have again given way this being most noticeable in Electrics.
the late sumitér, Foss the Atlantic on a 21 days schedule- be carried #fares
BUYZES
1570
Lands 4% Debts, 100. Trans, $20.40:
Telephones (old),' *25 Goyt
810 Prem Gort 35% Loan, 1 Prem
BELLERS
HK Bank Unto Antama)
Indurances $495.
'series o working
each
The
probal the South: March.
be presented to the undersigned on All Claims against the teamer must or before the 7th Feb, 1935, or they will not be recognised
No Fire Insurance will be effected
BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE BU
Agenta January, 1935.
**Consignees must have a Revenue Company's Surveyor Juliable goods are examined by the Offer in attendance when any damaged
No gising will be admitted after the Goods have off the Godowns,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by HEAD ANY ORIS whatever.
R. OHL
Hong Kong, 13th Jan, 1955
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3,100-YEAR-OLD SEEDS
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Recent Deeds
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