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PHILIPPINE MINING
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NEWS
announces
the signing of a six-months can- tract with Layog Gold Mines, Inc. to Inspect and explore the pro- perties on the Islands. of Cahu and Leyte. George Dillingham has been on the properties for the past few weeks and returned to Manila leaving Frank Berkenkotter in charge.
Northern Agusan Mining Deve- lopment Company, Inc., reports that exploration work has estab- lished the presence of commercial fold quantities on its Cabadbaran, Agusan, placer property, and of iron ore in Montalban, Riza:
stated that a contract has already been.closed with a Japanese firm to buy
in Montalban, iron ore Rizal. In view of the contract, the company expects to extend the Ma- nila Railroad line from the town of Montalban into the mine.site. a distance of about a kilometer and a half. The plan is to reduce the transportation cost of the iron ore to Manila.
RAILWAY AGAIN BOMBED
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Canton, Nov. 27. Thirty-eight Japanese planes systematically bombed the Kow- loon-Canton Canton-Hankow, Rail- ways this morning, demolishing considerable lengths of track and thereby holding up traffic.
Te is understood that 24 bombs were dropped at Cheungmuktau. one of which hit the railway work- ers' quarters.
Although the quarters was com- casualties pletely demolished, no were reported,
the bridge at Kilometre 113 from
Canton
The president stated in nis letterew on to Tongtaana, destroying
A number of the raiders then- that machinery for the Cabadba- ran placer property has already been shipped to separate-the-gold- from the sand, thereby reducing the cost of production to the mini- mum. Application for listing by the securities and exchange com- mision has been approved, the
In a letter sent to the stockhold- ers of the company, Assemblyman Quillermo Z. Villanueva, president; i president reported.
P.O. SORTER'S DEALS ON STOCK EXCHANGE-
The Stock Exchange dealings of a Post Office sorter earning £4 162 9d a week were described at the Old Batley recently, when Edwin
EARLY REVISION OF TAXES
President Roosevelt's Desiré Made Cleur
Washington, Nov. 28. President F. D. Roosevelt stated
Other planes attacked the line between Tintangwal and Pingwu, doing considerable damage to the
tracks.
On the Canton-Hankow itne. fourteen planes are reported to have damaged the tracks at vari- ous points-Reuter.
JAPAN AND HER·
MANDATED ISLANDS
Tokyo. Nov. 27.
The Ministry of Overseas Affairs Starmer Shaw, 56, was
to-day issued a statement that it sentenced to 12 months' imprison-
is the fixed policy of the Japanese ment for forging withdrawal forms to-day's press conference that Government to retain the man- he wanted a tax revision as soon "and obtaining money.
dated Islands in the South Pacific as Congress was ready to go ahead with it. At the same time he re-ternational situation. as
irrespective of changes in the in- has re- vealed that he had sent a letter peatedly been declared since Ja- to all
government departments pan's withdrawal from the League and agencies asking them to an-of Nations. ticipate requirements of supplies The statement declares that for the rest of the fiscal year.
there is no foundation in fact, in various rumours and speculation as regards future status of the mandated islands.--Renter.
It was stated that he intercepted bank books and obtained £280,
Detective-Bergeant Arscott said that Shaw, a sorter for 37 years, had an excellent character until these offences. The war seemed to destroy his caution in financial affairs. He speculated and lost and
The President added that this when he committed these offences should help to stimulate industry. he was perturbed about repaying although he explained that it would money he had borrowed from a not be possible to do all the gov- colleague and elderly woman heernment buying during the next had known for many years. The month or two. money represented their life J savings.
on
Shaw said that in 1926 he was worth between £2,000 and £3,000. Then he became 'restless and de- cided
to Invest the Stock Exchange.
"I did very well for the first few years," he added. "and "then I got hold of a lot of wild cat stuff."
IMPORTANT PARLEYS
PENDING
French Leaders To Visit Premier And Foreign Secretary
President Roosevelt, emphasised that he did not want to fly in the face or critical "editorial articles warning against undigested legisla- tion and congressional rubber- stamping.— Iruter.
JAPAN FORMS
NEW REGIME
Tokyo, Nov. 27. Japan's preparations for the springing of another puppet gov- ernment upon the world, with the idea ultimately of recognising it as the
"Central Government of Chiria," was naively announced by Prince Konoye, the Japanese Pre- mier yesterday.
London, Nov.” 26. M. Camille Chautemps and M. Yvon Delbos will arrive. in Lon- don at 9.30 p.m. on Sunday, and
To press representatives, Prince conversations between them, the Konoye stated: "I have received a Prime Minister and Mr. Anthony report that the new regime is Eden, will open at 10 Dowing being formed in January.
Street on Monday.
2 "We have received a request to is understood It
that Lord send advisers on political and Halifax will participate in some of the talks.
Mr. Neville Chamberlain will have lunch with the visitors at No. 11 Downing Street on Monday, and Mr. Eden will entertain them to dinner in the evening.
There will be a lunch party at the French Embassy on Tuesday to enable the visitors to meet other members of the Cabinet, after which M Chautemps and M. Delbos will leave for Paris.- Renter.
Japanese Intend To Occupy Settlement.
Shanghal, Nov. 27. The Japanese army authorities continue to press for recognition of the right to enter the Interna- tional Settlement to the south of Soochow Creek, ostensibly in order to have a short cut for their troops and supplies destined for Nantao.
There is increased apprehension over the Japanese intentions in ylew of the widely circulated, though at present unconfirmed rumours, that the Japanese army intends to occupy the whole of the Settlement as from December 1. Rrater.
WAR REFUGEES LEAVE FOR CHINGĦAJ Slan, Nov. 27: A batch of 250 refugees from the war areas in
economie. problems," and the Gov- ernment is now choosing the pro- per personnel
"At present we have decided not to declare war: though if a change occurs in the situation, necessity for such a declaration may arise.
"As the Nine-Power Pact is a pretext for the powers to interfere in Far Eastern affairs. Japan will propose either revision "or" denun- ciation at the proper opportunity.
"As W23 made clear several years ago, Japan does not admit European or American Interven-
and tion in the Far East, should have resorted to this step long before."-Beuter.
"NEW DEFENCE SCHEME FOR
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SHANSI FORMULATED Linfen, Nov. 27: As a result, or repeated conferences of high mili- tary commanders in Shansi sum- moned by General Yen Hsl-ahan,
a new defence scheme for south shansi has been formulated, it is learned from mlitary circles.
In accordance with this new the Chinese troops in scheme Shansi are being. re-disposition- ed,
Central News,
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"MANCHUKUU” IRREGULARS IN SHANGHAI DEFECT Nanking, Nov. 27; Part of the "Manchukuo" irregulars" who have been sent by the Japanese" to guard the rear de- Shanghai to fected and killed several Japanese officers and soldiers on November 23. according to information from usually reliable sources.
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BRINGING CARGO FROM MARSEILLES, via SAIGON etc.
ARRIVED HONG KONG or FRI- DAY, THE 2678 ̧ NOV„, 1937,
The Japanese military command, these sources state, is keeping the strictest silence on this incident for fear that other disgruntled "Manchukuo" units may followONSIGNEES are hereby informed their example.-
that their goods with the arception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are Central New..
being larded & stored into the Godowns of Ce Hong Kong Kowloon Whaif & Gorlown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
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SITUATION PREDICTED Nanchang. Nov. 27: It China continued to resist Japan, there would soon be a favourable turn
in
All clima must be sent in 10 ns on
or before the Tuesday, 7th December, 1937, or they will not be recogi ized.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
· PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s STEAMER "SOUDAN,"
ARRIVED HONG KONG ON
26TH NOV., 1937.
FROM
ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBHAL. TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the
above-named Vessel are hereby in- formed that their Goode are being landed and placed AT THEIR RISK in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godówn Company's Godowns at Kowloon where each Connigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Delivery can be obtained am, the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary Six Hours before arrival of the steamer.
Goods not cleared within 8 days in- cluding date of arrival will be subject to
No Fire. Insurance will be effected by us in any cute whatever."·
the international
Damaged Packages will be examined | rent, situation. This prediction was made by Dr.
by the Company's Surveyor, Mens*, Goddard & Douglas in the presence of Wang Shih-chieh. Minister of
the Consigneer at 10.00 sm, on Thura Education, in an interview with
day, the 2nd Dec., 1937. the Central News Agency upon his arrival here from Nanking on his way to Changsha.
Dr. Wang felt conadent. that China would win the final victory.--
Central News.
TO CANCEL NEW YEAR
GREETING CARDS-
Nanchang, Nov. 27: An appeal to the Klangsi populace has been made by the Provincial Kuomi- tang Headquarters to cancel the exchange of greeting cards on New Year and save the money for sub-
scribing to the National Salvation
Bonds-Central News
PUBLIC FUNCTIONARIES TO HAVE NO HOLIDAY
Hankow Nov. 27: During the emergency period all public func tionaries are to work on Sundays and other holidays as usual, - ac- cording to a circular order banded down by the Generalissimo's Pro- visional Headquarters at Wuc- hang. Central News.
JAPANESE TROOPS BURN
DWELLING HOUSES Tainan, Nov. 27: The Japanese troops at Lokow and Tsiho on the north bank of the Yellow River burnt down many houses in vill- ages in the vicinity on November 25-Central News.
Consignees must have Revenue Officer in attendance when any dutiable goods are examined by the Company's Surveyors.
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No Fire insurance will be effected by
any see whatever. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES CO. Hong Kong, 26th Nov, 1837.
MAERSK LINK
NOTICE TO CONSIGNELS
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“NIEL 'MAERSK " having arrived from New York and Ports of call. Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that their goods azo being landed and placed at their risk into the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company's godowns at Kow loom, where delivery may be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
Optional cargo will not be landed bere, unless notice has been given 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call 10 which the option exterds.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goode have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd Nov., 1937, will be subject to Rent
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on 29th Nov., 1937, at 10 am, by our Surveyors Capt Walter C. Weston.
To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attend- ance when damaged dotiable goods are examined.
JAPANESE RUSHING SUPPLIES " TO SHANGHAI Nanking, Nov. 27: With the hostilities being extended inland, the Japanese are rushing large quantities of supplies to Shanghai 23rd Dec., 1937, or they will not be All claims must reach us before the
to be distributed to
the forces
recognised. bank of No lamarance will be effected.
Hills of Lading will be countersigned by
JERSEN & CO,
Agents. Hong Koox, 23rd Nov,, 1937. [6704
operating on the south Talhu Lake and along the Yang- tze River, according to reports re- ceived here.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's surveyors, | Meners. Gorpard & Douglas, at 10 mm. on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.
Consignees are specially notified that it is necessary for a Revenue Officer to be present at the examination of damaged dutiable cargo.
All Claims against the Steamer must be prémented to the Undersigned on or before 10th Des., 1937, or they will not be recognized.
No Cisins will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co,
Agenor. Hong Kong, 26th Nov., 1937.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
PENINSULAB AND ORIENTAL-
STEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s STEANER "RANPURA.“
ARVED HONG KONG ox 28TH NOV., 1937.
FBON ANTWERP,LONDON,GIBRAL- TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA. PORTSAID DEN, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
named Vessel are hereby mformed that their Goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR KIEK in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Gadowa Cou pany's Godawna at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Delivery can be obtained a the Goods are landed.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
Optional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions have been given to the contrary Six Hours before arrival of the Steamer.
including date of arrival will be subject to Gooda not cleared within 8 days
Bent
No Fire Insurance will be effected by
in any case whatever.. Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowis for examination by the Can. signees, and the Company's Burveyor. Messrs. GODDARD & Douglas, mt 10 am, on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.
Talan, Nov. 27: Linocheng and Tangyi in west Shantung about 80 and 100 kilometres from Tainan, Hopel province left here yesterday were recovered by Chinese forces.
on November 25 and 28 respec- by foot on a long trek to China's little-known hinterland province tively, according to
Yesterday six transports arrived report received here. of Chinghai where they will be
in Shanghal with another "neet engaged in pioneering work.
After lull of many days, of motor launches and huge quan- They were each given a sum of hostilities resumed south-west of tities of munitions and supplies,
Consignees are specially notiffed that money and winter clothing by Llaocheng in the afternoon
of supplies.
It is estimated that
it is necessary for n Herence Officer to the Shensi Provincial Government November 25. Toward evening the there are at least 600 Japanese
be present at the emmination of and also a police escort. If the Japanese were routed by the motor launches operating on the Lanten, Nov. 27: With the re-damaged dutiable cargo.
All Claims Szafart the Steamer mat party meets no obstacles en route Chinese forces which, pressing for
Whangpoo, and Yangtze rivers and capture of Talku, Chinsten. Ping- Le presented to the Undersigned on or they will reach Sining, the Ching ward, recaptured Diaocheng. Soochow Creek sending supplies yao and Chichhalu preparations before 16th Dec, 1937, they wil hai provincial capital, about Christ- Pushing further northwestward, I inland to the Japanese "forces." are being pushed for the resump--not be recognized. mas and from there they will go the victorious Chinese forces re- The transports also brought tion of traffic on the Tungpu Ball- No Olaims will be admitted after the
way between Chiehhalu and Ling Goods have left the Godown
MACKINNON. MACKENZIE & 0. shih north of Linfen-
"Agenta. Central News.
Hong Kong, 20th Nov., 1987.
to Tulan and Kangho where they | captured Tangyi on November 1,000 new troops who will be sent will be given land to farm-- Central News,
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Central Newn
inland shortly. — Gentral News.
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