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QUESTIONS ON FAR EAST SITUATION
British Trade Interests
REPORT ON RICE BUSINESS IN ANNAM
BY MR. TANG HUNG YUE OF THE SOUTH CHINA RICE DEALING COMPANY
The strict management of the business; the fine quality of their
orders accepted; very sound anancial standing; trustworthiness and honesty. They are not only well-known for their long standing
I started from Hong Kong on July 31. and arrived at Anfam six days later." I was entertained by (output; punctual delivery of any Mr. Wu Kah-kin, manager of the London. Dec. 22.
Bank of East Asia, Salgon, upon Mr. Eden, Foreign Secretary, whose Introduction I had the assufed Mr. Graham who put the opportunity to visit the Kwong question on the subject in Com Chung Hing Rice Mills, formerly mons that all possible" protection | "Kwong Chung Hing." These min but they are most modernised, was being and will be afforded have been established by Mr. Chan British trade interests in South Sul-ki who was recently decorated China. He had no information
by His Majesty the Emperor of which he could properly give to
Annam and who is better known the House.
as the inventor of "To Tse" the Chinese shorthand system.
Replying to Mr. A. C. Moreing regarding regulations still remain- ing in force regarding access to British-owned property Mr. Eden said that while the position shows some slight improvement it was still unsatisfactory. The British authorities In Shanghai had spared no efforts to secure, relaxa- tion in the conditions imposed but hitherto were not successful. He had consequently instructed Sir Robert Craigle to make ·repre- sentations to the Japanese Gor- ernment.
These mills besides having a history of more than ten years possess a perfect interior arrange: ment of machinery; they also show a magnificient outer appear- ance representing the finest model- in the Far East.
The following are features these mills:---
'Mr. Chan Sul-ki is a modern business man
and a far-sighted At the time of world economist. world-wide business depression Annam was also in an unfavour- able situation but Mr. Chan sub-
Government to the
of mitted Annam plans for the revival of business which were unanimously adopted.
The Government of Annam has decorated him with an honourable of medal, "The Gold Dragon
Annam."
Of
CUSTOMS CONTROL |CURING TOBACCO
AT SHANGHAI
London, Dec. 22.
Mr. Anthory Eden (Foreign
Further questions were put to Mr. Eden regarding the position of the Chinese Maritime Customs. The Foreign Secretary replied that as the Japanese authorities in Shang-Secretary) was questioned in com- hal had not received instructions mons about Customs control at he had Instructed Sir Robert Craigie to communicate with the Japanese Government and they had promised to expedite its des patch. He was not aware there had been any change in tenancy in posta held by Britons,
Replying to Lt.Cdr. Fletched he understood it was not the case that pending the result of negotiations in Shanghai the Customs would de facto be controlled by Japanese- Reuter.
Shanghai, and replied saying "having received information that the Japanese authorities in Shang- hal had not as yet received their instructions in this matter from their Government. I have instruct- ed His Majesty's Ambassador Tokyo to communicate further with the Japanese Government on this point, and I learn they have promised that despatch of instruc- tions shall be expedited."— British Wireless.
EARNINGS OF THE P. & 0.
If the maintenance of the divi- dend on the Deferred stock of the P. & O. Company at 4 per cent. did not fulfil the highest hopes of all the proprietors, they are un- likely to find full compensation in the cold facts contained in the re- port for the 12 months ended
September 30, although actually
some of these should be encourag- ing to thoughtful stock-holders, says the "Times." The voyage re- ceipts, less disbursements, were £1,115.837, a reduction of £169,- 086.
while an advance in rates has been helpful, although, it applied only to a portion of the year.
SOUND FINANCIAL POLICY On the other hand, the fact is mentioned that since the close of the accounts rates of freight for cargo from certain types of ne Australia have fallen. A very large reduction in the carriage of bullion during the 12 monthis, to
which reference was made here in comment on the dividend, would In any case have been an impor
BLINDNESS
Results Of New Treatment
Medical research. It is stated, has discovered what appears to be a cure" for blindness caused by ex- cessive smoking of strong tobacco,
It is too early yet to say that the method is entirly successful, but it is certain that has greatly in- creased the rate of recovery among patients treated at the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital In High Holborn, London,
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CONSIGNEE NOTICE: CONSIGNEE NOTICES.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO'.
ANTWERP, LONDON
& STRAITS.
Tobacco blindness arises from an THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. excessive use of pipe tobacco by men of middle age and up- wards, From perfect vision a heavy smoker of strong tobacco, such as "shag." may rapidly be- come so blind that he is unable to do useful work, and may have great difficulty in getting about
unaided. If he abstains from
tobacco the condition may clear up; but usually very slowly.
Details of the first case cured by this method at the Royal West- minster Ophthaimie Hospital are given in the latest hospital report. A man aged 48, after being in several hospitals, was accepted as a patient. For three months he made no progress. He was very run down and depressed, and could
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tant infuence on the earnings. read only the largest letters Dividends and interest were
Expenses have risen materially, the test card. He was treated, higher by £27,866 at £786.676
are they
still advancing and within one week an improve- miscellaneous income and
of 1 and £263,182, compared with £96,686 a
seriously. Obviously the participa- ment was noticed. At the end of tion of the company in the better four weeks the man's sight had year ago. The present increased
conditions during the 12 months returned to normal standards. income, however, includes a non-
could only be limited, as will be Some 18 cases in all have been recurring Item of £170,000, and £150,000 of this has been applied plain to all engaged in the ship-treated at the hospital, and in the to a reserve for contingencies In-ping industry. cluding the reconditioning of
transfer
in- Steamship steamers.
from come-tax account of £74,920 com- pares with £7.570. Administra- tion expenses were nearly the same at £464,091.
Depreciation amounting to £385- 000 is again provided, and interest on loans and debentures is less by £48,547 at £394,716. The balance at the credit of pront and loss is £478,901. including £152,093 brought forward; the Preferred dividends absorb the same amounts as a year ago, and £143,200 1s car- ried forward. There are no such marked changes in the balance- sheet as distinguished the ac- counts a year ago.
LIMITED EFFECT OF BETTER RATES Any stockholders who have fol- lowed even generally the course of shipping during the last lew months and who have read the warnings of Lord Craigmyle, the chairman of the P. & O., could not have expected any important Increase in the earnings of the company.
great majority results have been
NEW WATERLOO BRIDGE
The P. & O. controls the Hain very satisfactory.
Company. which, through its large feet of tramp vessels, should now be doing well but as the company's year ends on March 31 the full benent could scarcely be shown in the present accounts of the P. & O. The in- crease in dividends presumably re- flects better earnings of associated enterprises. It would hardly have been prudent to utilize non-recur-nounced. ring receipts for payment of a larger dividend.
Altogether, while the directors, of course, would have liked to able to raise the have been dividend, they have been wise to resist the temptation to depart from the sound policy pursued in
Government Announces Handsome Grant
Tax 8.5. "BENLEDI"
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL-
STHAM NAVIGATION Ca'a !
STEAMKK * CORFU."
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that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Goduwas of° the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves Delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godawns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 30th Des., 1937, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 13th Jan., or they will not be recognized.
To comply with the General Bonder! Warehouse Regulations, consigners must have a Revenue Officer in atten dance when damaged dutiable acods are examined.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined on the 28th Dec, 1937, 'at & am. by Messrs. Carmichael & Clarke.
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No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned,
W. R. LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA), LTD.
Agents
(5849 Hong Kong. 83rd Deo., 1937.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
NONSIGNEES per Co.'s Vessel
SIGNADRASTUS
ARRIVED HONG KONG on
22ND DEC., 1937.
Fox ANTWERP,LONDON,GIBRAL TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID. ADEN. COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed ar TRE X in the Hong Kong And Kowloon Wharf and Godown Cou pany's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark sad Delivery can be obtained sa the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions here been given to the contrary. Six Hours before arrival of the
Steamer.
Goods not cleared within 8 days Including date of arrival will be subject to
Rent,
Na Fire Insurance will be effected by in any case whatever. Damaged Packages must be in the Godowns for examination by the Con siguen, and the Company's Sarveyors.
GODDARD & DOUGLAS, at 10 Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.
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Consigners are specially notified that be present at the examination of it is necessary for a Revenue Offer to damaged dutiable cargo,
All Claims against the Steamer MUST be presented to the Undersigned on or before 11th Jan, 1938, or they will not be recognized.
No Clima will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.
Agente.. Hong Bong, 2nd Dec. 1937.
10639
London, Dec. 22. The Minister of Transport an- at Commons question time that the government had de- cided to make a 60 per cent. grant towards the cost of the new Bridge. The decision Waterloo had been reached in view of the recognition of the fact that the. new bridge is an essential feature
are hereby notified that their Cargo in a number of important improve-will be discharged into Holt's ments in highway facilities of the Whart, Kowloon, where it will be THE RICKMERS * resources of the company.. metropolis, which after review of at Consignoes' risk and subject to barving arrived from Hamburg and It is unquestionably the policy present and future traffic require Terms and Conditions of Storage at Ports of call, Consignees of Cargo are The Cargo will be hereby notified that their goods are which best serves the real inter- ments the government have satis- Holt's Whart
ready for Delivery from Godown on being landed and placed at their risk themselves are" necessary. ests, of all the proprietors, includ-fled
recent years of strengthening the
ing the holders of the Deferred The grant is expected to amount. stock, whose main concern should to a sum approaching £500,000. be that the finances of the com- Dr. Burgin's announcement way pany are put and kept in a first-welcomed by Mr. Herbert Morrison, rate condition.
Missionary Society's Losses
In China
himself a former Minister of Transport, and leader of the majority party on the London County Council.- British Wireless.
CHINA'S EXPORTS Hankow, Dec. 22: China's Import trade through Shanghai during the month of November amounted to while her exports $44,682,123
At the meeting last December he stated that the figures then available for the current year-a period of five months--were not as good as those of the previous year. Market rates of freight, although The London Missionary Society below the levels of a few weeks has received in gifts and promises ago, are still very much better £35.000 towards the extinction of than they were, but liner com- the accumulated deficit of £76,000. pales, such as the P. & O., do not The treasurer, Mr. Austin Pilking- $50,260.744, resulting in a favour- participate in the higher rates as ton, is anxious that £50,000 shouldable balance of $5,587,621, accord- soon as do the tramp ownerships. be reached by the end of 1937, anding to Agures given by the Shang- While the P. & O. report is for Christmas and New Year gifts hai Customs.~~~ the 12 months ended September should be addressed to him at Central News.
House, 30.. it recalls that, for the pupose Livingstone.
Broadway, of the accounts the voyage results Westminster, S.W.I. The society's are computed to June 30, and con- losses in China. have been very sequently the recent unprovement heavy, amounting to over £15,000 in liner freight rates' is not fully in Shanghal alone, and many reflected in the earnings: Some missionaries have lost all their of the liner increases have only personal belongings and furniture. taken effect quite lately. The In-To commemorate the Coronation dian trade is stated to have been the society received £735 in 58. well maintained in both directions, gifts.
BARBIE MSS. AUCTIONED
London, Dec. 22. The manuscripta of the late Bir James Barrie, one of the best loved of modern British writers, were auctioned. In. London yesterday for £2,794, and fàcluded "Leaves from Peter Pan and Wendie."
Reuter
FROM NEW YORK VIA MANILA
BICKMERS LINIK
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
6.6..
and after 20th Dec.
Optional Cargo will not be landed into the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf here, unless Notice has been given prior & Godown Company's godowns at to Vessel's arrival, but carried on from Kowloon, where delivery may be port to port to the final port of call obtained as soon as the goods are
landed. to which the option extends.
Optional cargo will not be landod here, unless notice has been given 48 hours prior to wessel's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option
All broken, obafed and damaged floode are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 A and Nook within the Free Storage period
No Claims will be admitted after the claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Vowel's Godown and all Goods remaining undelivered Goods bave left the Godowas, and all after the 37th Dec., will be subject to goods remaining undelivered after the 17th Dec, 1937, will be subject to rent
Rent
All Claims against the Vessel must be presented to the Undersigned en or before the 10th Jan or they will not be recognised."
No Fire Insurazies will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIER
Aponta
20th December, 1957.
16836
KING EDWARD'S HOSPITAL
FUND BENEFITS ·
London, Dec. 22.
All broken chafed, and damaged : Goods are to be left in the Gedowns, where they will be examined on 24th
by Deo, 1087, at 10 am
and Besars, Goddard
our
***To comply with the General Bonded” Warehouse Regulations consignees must bayo a "Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined.
All claima must reach us before the A retired London solicitor, Mr. | 20th Jan, 1339, or they will not be
John Reid Barber, who died in October leaving estate of just' over £200,000, bequeathed: £120,000 to King Edward's Hospital Fund for London.---
British Wireless.
recognized.
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No Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned
JEBSEN & CO.,
Agenta.
Hong Kong, 20th Dec.. 937.