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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
BANKS
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION
Authorised Capital 850,000,000 lasued & Fully Paid-Up $20,000,000 Reserve Funds:
Sterling
.....£8,500,000 H.K. Currency Reserve $10,000,000 Reserve Liability of
Proprietors
THE
CHARTERED
BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853
.$90,000,000
Head Office:--HONG KONG
·Board of Directors. Hou, Mr. A. L. Shields,
HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, Bishopsgate E.C.2. Paid-up Capital .................£3,000,000 Reserve Fund
£3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Pro-
prietors...
£3,000,000
W. II. Lock, Esq.,
Chairman.
Deputy Chairman.
J. K. Bousfeld, Esq.,..
A E Compton, Esq., Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell,
G. Miskin, Est....
K. S. Morrison, Esq.,
Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson,
T. E. Pearce, Esq..
Bir Vandeleur M. Grayburn,
MANCHESTER BRANCH: 71, Mosley Street, Manchester.
AGENCIES. AND BRANCHES: ALOR STAR HONG KONG PESANG AMBITBAR ILOKO
BANGOON IPOR
KUALA
MEBAN NEW YORK
ΡΒΙΡΙΝΟ
BANGIOK
BATAVIA
BOMBAY
"E. V. Wilkinson, Esq...
CALCUTTA
KARACHI KLANG KOR
CANTON CAWNPORE
Chief Manager. Bu
Amoy
Branches:- Ipoh
Penang
Bangkok
Johore
Rangoon
Batavia
Kobe
Saigon
Bumbay
Kowloon San
COLGHRO DELOI HAIPHONG НАМЕСКА HANKOW HARBIN
LUMPUR KUCHING MADRAB
MANILA
Calcutta
Canton
Chefoo
Culembo
Dairen
Haiphong Muar
Hankow
Mukden
Foochow
Knala
Francisco Lurapur Shanghai
London Singapor
Lyons Sourabaya
Sungei Malacca Manila
Patani Swatow
Hamburg (Johore) Tientsin
Tokyo
Yokchama
Harbin New York Tsingtao
Hongkow Peiping Iloilo
Accounts
Current
opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits "received for one year or shorter periods in Local and other Cur rencies on terms which will be quoted on application.
Also up to date Safe Deposit Boxes in various sizes To Let...
Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1938.
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK
The Business of the above Bank
is conducted by the HONG KONG
(Peking)
BAIGON BEREMBAN BHANGHAL BINGAPORE SITIAWAN BOU BABAYA TAIPING TIENTS IN TONGKAR
(Bhuket) RINGTAO
- YOKOHAMA
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking Business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Yess or shorter periods at rates The Bank's Head Ofice i which will be quoted on application.
London undertakes Executor "and Trustee business, and claiman _re covery of British.. Income Tax overpaid, on terms which may be ascertained at any of the Agencies and Branches.
R. A. CAMIDGE,
Manager.
THE CHASE BANK
1, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
& SHANGHAI BANKING COR-An PORATION. Rules may be ob
tained on application.
For the Hong Kong & ShangĦA! BANKING CORPORATION.
-V. M. Grayburn, "Chief Manager.
Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1939.
BANK OF EAST ASIA,
LIMITED
Authorized Capital...$10,000,000.00 Paid-up Capital ........ 5,528,600.00 Reserve and Undivided
2,776,726.76
Proâts ....
Head Office:-HONG KONG No. 10, Des Voeux Road, Central.
Board of Directors:
Bir Shouse Chow," Chairman Li Koon Chun, Esq. Li Lan Sang, Esq. P. K. Kwok, Esq., WorChuSun, Esq. Wong You Tong, Esq. Kas Ying Po, Baq. ChanChingShek, Esq. FungPingWah Esq.
Kan Tong Po, Esq., Chief Maunger. Li Tee Fong, Esq., Manager.
Branches and Agencias 20
ADULT
Estaria
Bataby Quientia
Baiphong Katow Homolala Zobe
Manils
Howloon Pentare Bourabays London Bazaa Swalow Bairon
Bydney Talhoku 900 T
Takyo VIEŠORTHE Shangha Yokohama
Maibourg dan Frin
Nizama
New-York
Osaka Purto
Beattle
Semarang
Peiping Blogsport
Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
HEAD OFFICE:
18. PINE STREET,
NEW YORK,
American Bank offering.com. pista Foreign Banking Service in the principal Markets of the world,
Interest Rates on Application.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
This Bank is entirely owned by THE CHASE NATIONAL BANK, Naw You, with Resources over U.8. $2,500,000,000.
GENERAL
JAPAN'S HUGE NAVAL Man With
EXPENDITURE
Programmes To Compete With Other Powers
TOKYO, [Router By Mail)-The Japanese Navy Minister, Ad-
a recent meeting of miral Miasumasa Yonai, revealed at the Budgetary Sub-Committee of the Japanese House of Repre sentatives that a new naval building programme, intended to ment the building programmes of the United States, Great Britain, Russia and other powers, would shortly be presented to the Diät. For this purpose Admirat Yonai will submit a supplementary budget to the Diet about the end of February.
It is recalled in this readeci that Admiral Yona) declared in the middle of last January that while reports of American navai building were always circulated whenever Congress. Was · con- vened. ""the matter cannot be ignored by responsible authors- ties." He repeated then that' the polley of the Japanese Navy was one of non-menace and non-aggression, but said that "circumstances might arisa re-i quiring a re-examination of the replenishment programme fixed after the termination of the Haval treaties.”
bound by any naval treaty, she 13 not "chliged either to reveal her naval plans or exchange informa- tion with any power, except possi- bly Italy and Germany.
|
£31 Owes £72,909
Liabilities of £72509 and | BD- sets of 31 were filed in a state- ment to which the Oficial "Re- ceiver, Mr, C, Bruce Park, referred at London Bankruptcy Buildings, on February 10. When the first meeting of creditors of Mr. Sithon Soskih,
director, Of company Backville House, London. WELS held.
Mr. Boskin had stated that he was born in Russia, but he had never appiled for naturalisation as a British subject. From 1903 until 1921 he was in partnership with his brothers in Manchuria as grain merchants. “
In 1921, Mr, Park added, & limit- ed company was formed to ac- quire the business, and Mr. Sol-
CERTĂIN PATENTS
Whether the new naval building programme will be an addition to the Third Naval Replenishment kin came to this country to open Programme, now under construc-a branch office. The company tion, or whether it will be called a ¦ traded until 1928 and then coased Fourth Replenishment Programme į business, is not yet known, but the inten- tion is apparently to increase the strength of the third programme.
Japan's naval replenishment pro- grammes date back to 1930 when the First Naval Replenishment Pro gramme was drawn up following DETAILS UNDISCLOSED What sort of programme is con- the ratification of the London templated was not disclosed, nor Naval Treaty. It called for an ex- are the details likely to become penditure of Y.372,000,000 (£22, known when it is presented to the 000,000, over a period of three Diet, since the Japanese Navy has years, but was not actually com- kept, its building plans absolutely pleted until 1935.
It called for: four cruisers of secret since Japan's withdrawal from the last London Naval Con-8,500 tons each; one aircraft car- rier of 7,100 tons; twelve destroyers; no longer Japan is
nine submarines; one submarine tender: thirteen small vessels, such as gunboats, and fourteen aircraft squadrons.
ference.
AS
IMPROVEMENT IN NEW BUICK MODELS
Important
new improve- ments are incorporated in the Buick bodies for 1939. Some of the features of these now bodies, which are exceptionally advanced, include an outstand- Ing amount of vision for the driver as well as passengers, grantly increased roominess in all directions with superiör upholstery, "trim, styling and built-in accessories.
SECOND PROGRAMME
on
his
In 1925 Mr Soskin acquired certain patents in America, which limited he sold for shares in # company. After the closing down Saskin of Soskin Co., Ltd., Mr. was left with about £300.000.
For a time he lived capital, but n 1935 he acquired at Elstrec certain freehold land
taken for £10,000 which was
of over by a limited company,
a director which he shareholder.
The company entered into contract for the erection of im studios at a total cost of £300,000. The building cost much more than the original estimate. and Mr. Boskin advanced money to the company, which he in turn had to borrow. Eventually the builders obtained B foreclosure order.
Was
and
B
over
In January, 1933, a second Nava Replenishment Programme was brought before the Diet. To be completed by the end of 1936).t The case was left in the hands made provision for: one aircraft of the Official Receiver as trustec. carrier of 8,000 tons; one cruiser
of 8,500 tons; seven destroyers; six submarines; one minelayer eight
torpedo boats and submarine CONSIGNEES' NOTICES chasers, and five aircraft squadrons,
Competition on the part of other naval powers compelled Japan fur- ther to expand the second pro- gramme, and in July of the same year, an addition was announced as follows: one aircraft carrier of 10.000 tons; one cruiser of 8,500 tons; seven destroyers and three aircraft squadrons.
PRINCE LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
From NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO.
Motor Vernol
gramme came close to Y.600,000,000 THE SIAMESE PRINCE“
£35,0000,000).
THIRD PROGRAMME
The body lines are deftly blended with the lower chasals to attain that ficetness of Hine which is the objective of every automobile de- The total cost of the second pro- signer. Year by year the conception of streamlining advances, and the bodies for the 1939 Buicks are fully styled to keep pace with this. trenc. On the new bodies, better and wider vision is made possible in all directions by the narrow front Manager door hinge pillar, wider and higher windshield and large. "windows The rear door windows are also flat with no division bars.
D. M. BIGGAR,
BANK OF CHINA
*
Specially Chartered by THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CHINA AS AN. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
BANK
PAID-UP CAPITAL $40,000,000.00 BRANCHES ALL OVER CHINA) Owing to our numerous Branches in China and connections in the principal Commercial Centres of the World, we are able to extend to our Clients special facilities for Domestic and Foreign Banking and Exchange
Head Office: SHANGHAI Hong Kong Branch:
4. QUEEN'S ROAD, C. South China Officer;
Loans granted 'an approved CANTON securities.
SWATOW
Current Accounts opened in Local | SHIUOHOW Currency and Fixed Deposits re
KONGMOON TOISHAN KINGCHOW
baving arrived from the above Ports ereby informed that their Goods are on 27th instant, Coungreen of Cargo are
Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloor being landed at their risk into the Wharf and Godown Company,
Limited
wison, and stored at Conniguses ris and expense.
In 1937, a third Replenishment Programime was initiated and a ew five-year building programme was incorporated in the budget ngures presented to the Diet. This last programme called for in ex- penditure of close to Y1,200,000,000 are to be left in the Godawas, whers All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods (£70,000,000) including over Y.800, they will be mixed on Saturday, BETTER VISIBILITY
|000,000 (£47,000,030) for new naval | 4th Mar., 1939, at 10 A.M. From the standpoint of visibility
qonstruction. Officially, detalis All Claims must be procented within the 1939 Buick is considerably ad-Ive been kept very secret; but it 15 Days of the Yousel's arrival here, vanced. On the new bodies the believed the programme was for after which date they cannot be re areas of the glass openings have the construction of four 40,000 ton cognised been greatly increased. Heretofore. battleships, armed with 16-inch In connection with streamlining gums, two aircraft carriers and a automobile bodies, the result has number of cruisers, destroyers, and been" almost invariably accom→ubmarines, in addition to a fur-
No Fire Insurance bas been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned panied by loss of vision due to the ther important increase adoption of high radiator shells,strength of the Naval Air Force.
FURNESS (FAR EAST), LTD., etc. In the case of the new Buicks. The new programme is to supple-
And Floor, Hongkong & the superior streamlining has not ment this Third Building Program-
Shanghai Bank Building only resulted in better aerodynamic me, which was started with
Dinis 281+5 & 27160. qualities, but in actually improved the nancial
year 1937. Thus Hong Kong, 27th Feb, 1929, Jupin is planning to keep pace in Along with better vision comes the unrestricted naval race increased roominess in practically under way.
vision.
every direction. In the new Series
in the
40 and 60 bodies, the space from CONSIGNEES' NOTICES
the dash to the rear seat, back is
Increased. The rear doors are 3-5/8-
inches wider. The front seats are 2)
We also handle the issue of inches longer and the rear seata
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 6th Mar., will be subject to Bent.
by.
RICKMERS LENES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
THE 86:
ceived for one year or shorter periods in Local and Foreign Cur. Bonds and other Public Funds of afe 1 inch wider: Headroom in the THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, 17DT
rencies
on terms which will be quoted on application.
Safe Deposit Boxes To Let.
KAN TONG PO.
Chief Manager.
the Chinese Government both at Home and Abroad.
SHOU J. CHEN,
Manager.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
S.S. "BENGLOE"
Sailing for LONDON, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and LEITH on or about the 9th March, 1939.
Cargo will also be accepted on through Bill of Lading to the usual transhipment ports.
For Freight and Passage apply
to the Agents:
W. R. LOXLEY & CO., (CHINA) LTD.
34186
Tel.
York Building.
front seat is 1/4 inch higher, while in the rear it, is 1/8 inch higher and the rear seat leg wơm is in- creased 4 inches,
SUNSHINE BOUF Entirely new as a body feature
FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS & MANILA.
Tax 8.8. "BENRINNES
for 1939 and for the first time onformed that all Goods are being MONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby any American production model is!
landed at their risk into the hazardous Buick's new Sunshine Tyre root. It and/or extra hazardous Godowns of provides
and sighteccine the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf advantages for closed cars which and Godawn Co., Ltd, whence and/or have hitherto only been possible in from the wharves Delivery may be
obtained. an open car...
No Claims will be admitted after the Convertible coupes "now have opera seats in place of rumble Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the seats. This is a decided advantage 26th Feb, 1939. will be mbject to in that bad weather conditions will rent
the
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1939-PAGE 13
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• CALLS AT BHANGHAI
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"BOPHIE RICKMERS having arrived from Hamburg and Ports of call, Consignes of Cargo are hereby notified that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the Feng Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company's godownK at Kowloon, where delivery may be landed. obtained as soon as the goods are
Optional cargo will not be landed here, unless notice has been given 18 hours prior to vessel's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after the 2nd Mar, 1639, will be subject to ront
All broken, chafed, and damaged. Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on 1st
used for rumble acata is now recognized.eral Bonded 1224 at 10 gm by que Byr
attendance when the PAPAN
not destroy the four-passenger All Claims against the steamer must advantages of
convertible be presented to the undersigned on or coupe and also the space ordinarily before the 12th Mar, or they will not
To comply with the
wayora Mesars, Goddard and Douglas available for luggage, Another ad-warehouse Regulations, consigneosTo comply with the General Bonded ditional comfort feature of the new must have a Revenue Officer in atten. Warehouse Regulations consignees bodies are the generous arm resta dance when damaged dutiable goods must have Revenue Officer in dufishle which are provided at the outer are examined.
All broken, chaton and damaged goods are examined side of the seats on all models. The cods are to be left in the Godown All claims must reach us before the front seat arm rest. is shaped and where they will be examined on the Fod Apr, 1989, or they will not be located so to provide an exally 14th Fab, 1932 at 9 am. by Meters recognised. Snap PÁN 24)
**: No Inaumace will grasped and owenient handle pi Carmichael & Clarke, the door for closing it from the
No Fire Insurance has been effected Bill of Lading will be count Inside. A new trauming style in an Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
„FERSEN 200. upholstery, imparts a distinctly WR LOXLEY & CO. (China), LTD uniform attractiveness to the in-
Agenta: terior,
Hong Kong, 20th Fahy 1939.
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JEBSEN & CO., Kozzi,
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