HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
U.S. POLITICAL ADVISER FOR GENERALISSIMO?
Aid For China Is Beginning To Take Substantial Shape
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuter)-American aid for China is beginning to take fairly substantial shape and it was learn-
reliably here yesterday that one
measure in connexion of an with this will be the appointment
American polHlcal adviser to General Chiang Kai-shek.
His name has not yet been announced but it is reported confidently that he is Mr. Owen Lattimore, the noted authority on Far Eastern affairs, particularly China and her border pro- blems, and present head of the Walter Hines Page School.
An official
to sibly hold what she has got in this effect is expected in a few China now. days.
announcement
of ton
TOKYO WARNING
China's New Financial Principles
A lengthy manifesto issued by the Third National Finance Con- ference emphasised the equal im- portance of the military and eco- nonic phases of the war.
To strengthen China's economic and financial position four gen- eral principles, the manifesto re- vealed, were laid
down by the Conference:
FINANCE & GENERAL
HOSPITAL
CHARGES
The sonic of charges for Gov-
SUBSCRIPTIONS
TO WAR-TIME BONDS OBTAINED
$120.655,414.20
[ernment hospitals, other than A Lotal sum of
Hospital und Tsan Yuk Hospital, Lai Chi Kok has been obtained as a result of the Sai Ying Pun the campaign soliciting subscrip- Relief Hospital, for medical treat- tions to wartime bonds launched ment as from July 1 will be:
recently in Chungking, it was an- Private patients, daily rates $12 nounced at a meeting of the War- 1st class; $6 2nd class: $3 3rd time Bonds Committee this after- clags.
noon reporting on the results of Private patients (Astatic not on the campaign. European diet), daily rate $-50
Of the total subscriptions, $76.- 3rd clusa.
Children under 12 years of age 153,945.10 was raised by the Cur- 1 Establishment of a national
will be charged at half the fore rency Regiment. $25,428,406.06 by financial system which alms at
the Financial Regiment, the unification of national finance going rates in each class.
Proprietary medicines and drugs $5.933,553.32 by the Economic Re- Bs the foundation for a modern
Voluntary subscriptions contained in the British-giment. ,not state:
amount to $89,320, be charged Pharmacopoel will
The total sum exceeded the for supplied by the Government
original expectation of $80,000,000 Medical Department.
Naval, Military and Air
and Government patients
2. Establishment uf ✡ self- government financial system which the enforcement of the new hsten system as a foundation
aims at
for self-government'
in Washing Informer quarters Precisely what
duties the
Japan today as rather ste
over the switchies Hier the political adviser will be. is nol glddy known but it 15 believed inhas made in his relations with Washington that the appoint Russia, and puzzled as to what it ment will not be by the State all means. Department but by the White House and will be connected with: the organisation set up for assis tance to Cising after Mr. Laugh- In Currie returned from his in vestigation rip to Chungking.
being read with interest and its tion: the Mr. Currie, one uf dent's White House aldes, at pre-purpose examined
sent
ald for China.
The statement Tokyo
3. Improvement of the taxtion administration and taxation sys item which aims at the readjust- the ment of
abolition land tax.
of
|
Force by 100 per cent.
pen.
and
The meeting was presided over stoners will be charged in accord-by Dr. H. H. Kung in his capacity ance with the above scale.
PRIVATE PATIENTS
as Vice-Chairman of the Wartime Bonds Committee and was attend- published
ed by Mr. Huang Yen-pel, Secre- warning on Friday.
and other officials Private patients charged ist or tary-General. United States against sending aid miscellaneous exorbitant levies 2nd Class daily rates for
main-of the Committee. to Russia through Vladivostok. 18 and
Lax colleo-
tenance, other than the above, At the meeting a speech of ad- Generatissimo from will be
following monition subject to the
Chiang Kai-shek was read by Dr. additional charges:
F*, * Medical attendance,
The Generalissimo H. Kung.
enthusiasm of the charge at the rate of one third of praised the
bonds the rate for maintenance.
people in purchasing the
For
efforts of the Wartime (6) and the surgical operations:
Committee in solleting Major operations-Muximum $1,000 Bonds per operation, (b) Minor npeta subscriptions--(Central News). tions—maximum $100 per opera-
unification
of
Iresi
Ls chiefly
concerned
This
星 Enforcement of the foud and It is seen by some Far Eastern
which aims at ¡land policies with
experta as less a threat than an suffelency of army and civilian continued in-, appeal to the United States not
of food and equalisation plus the
land-
ownership in realisation of the creasing shipment of planes and to face Japan with another com
ulicating problem requiring decl-
principle ot the people's livell- sion. which lately Japan Las
hood. found dimeult to make,
the
volunteer pilots and Instructors to China, teruds to contradict the recent report Chal a change in American pulley East is contemplated.
the Far
PEACE DISCOURAGED
II Russia is able u offer col-
In addition, important resolu-
charge for medien FIRE IN HUNGARIAN
OIL REFINERY
siderable resistance to Germany. s elative to China's currency, ton This charge will be in addi- American aid through Vladivostok trade and monopoly policies were tion to the might force Berlin to turn on the passed at the Conference.
attendance. The manifesto called upon the ÜLT commentator Hi the heat to Tokyo, which would pre
For normal maternity Cases. nation alternative whole Lie
tu Co-operate in Washington Post says that a sent Japan with
charges of $300 and $100 respec- executing these principles and re- tively. 15 fieu of the above charge huge fire of going into the vival of suggestions that the Ume, either has arrived we reach peaceful which would bring her into ron solutions so as to bring resistance for medical attendance, settlement with Japan 14 being let with Russia certanly. and and reconstruction to a successful generally discouraged.
Britain and the United States conclusion Central News). is stated probably-or refusing to assist
her Axis allies
11.
Unquestionably. Japan would have sharply to re vise her policy before the United, Stales could possibly revise hers. and there is no sign of the newes sary "hange in Tokyo,
JAPAN'S POSITION
WAT-
The lalter alternative. JĮ considered by some informed peo ple lo Washington.
Aid to China will certainly be un an expanding scale during the Japan completely friendless
next few months, according to well-informed circles and the ple ture of the war in China is ex
RATES ON
announced
For
at
VICHY Junc 20 (Heuter)--A
Friday! broke out 01: morning in an oil refinery belong-
tu Analytics. Bacteriological, ing the Societe Vacum and Pathological Examination at Almasfuzito, 40 miles from Budapest rates laid down H! Government says a despatch from the Hung- Notification No. 791 of June 27. artan capital. 1041
WKS
Another despatch said une re- American-owned. Pive finery 1s were injured in the fire
The despatch adds the fire ap- have been started by For Radiological Examinations, pears to 1 TENEMENTS
It to machinery. Kadlu. damage Therapeutic X-Ray and would leave With reference to the payment Irradiation and Massage and Elec- brought under control after threa
and of tenement rals for the Thirdtrical treatment at rates laid down hours, Isolated politically and military Quarter 1841, it is
in in Government Notification No. while she is still mired down by the Government Gazette for the 1376 of December 20, 1940. the war in China. which time hus
Dental Examinations Information of owners
and and on- For is incapable of proved that she
piers of tenements that, under the Treatment at rates laid down in finishing.
provisun of the Rating Ordinance Government Notification No. 929 of By tus time, 1 is confidently The Japanese position as seen Na 6 of 1901. rates for the Third August 18, 1940. expected. China will have an air from Washington deteriorates Quarter are payable in advance n force of American aircraft supe steadily, and it is not expected or before July 31, 1941. rior to the planes Japan is now she will make any aggressive move
If any person shall fall to pay using in China. The situation
pected to change considerably within the next six months,
to be
For the services of a "Special" nurse at the rate of $14 day.
For consultations concerning
SIBERIAN MAIL
HSINKING, June 29 (Reuter) As the result of the Russo-German hostilities, the Manchukno Postal
for a considerable time to Conte such rates, on or before the August private in or out patient with Authorities announce that the
this during
.31. 1941, proceedings will be taken either a Government Consultant despatch of ma!! for Estonia. and des-
the Supreme Court for their o a Government Medical Officer Latvia, Lithuania Rusela and Tur- |
-talking then expected'
time not whether Japan is like marking
quietly
period
ly to move northward to Siberia perately hoping for a turn in in recovery without further notice. jat a Government institution the key is still possible via Siberia, but.
or southward to the Dutch East ternational events
Indies but whether she can pos- able to her.
U.S. MERCHANT MARINE
more favour
For
electrocardiographical
No refund of rates in respect of amount of the fee will be a sum that mall for Greece and Yugosla- vacant tenements will be granted not exceeding $50.
via will no longer be accepted. unless such rates have been pald
Mall ex-
for Western European countries will be sent via America during and within the month of lamination-$10. July, 1941, nor unless application For professional care concern-and Portugal, the announcement its made for such refund within ng private patients by a Govern- adds.
fifteen days from the expiration ment Consultant at a Government
of the Quarter.
N.E.I. BUILDING TORPEDO BOATS
SINGAPORE. June 20 Reuter
institution a fee of not less than
-Four hundred motor torpedo
correct ser- $5 per day and not exceeding $25 boats, powe ca with American air-
and occuper day. This charge will be in craft engines and capable of more plers of tenements are requested leg of the charge for medical at- IN GOVERNMENT than 50 knots. are being con- kindly to fill in particulars of their tendance (see paragraph (1).)
CONTROL VESTED
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Ren-
structed Netherlands
In order to ensure vice in future, owners
shipyards ir the permanent addresses on the space East Indies. accura- provided for that purpose on the ter Legislation granting Presi- dent Roosevelt's Government vir- ing to a recent arrival from the reverse side of the Notices for the
Third Quarter. 1941.
tual control over the American N.E.I.
He
declared
Merchant Marine for national de- fence purposes, was approved un- activity in animously by the Senate Com. where a
The
there was great
mer-
CHINESE CHAMBER
the N.E.I. shipyards large number of chant ships are being reconstruct- merce Committee.
committee added several ed and reconditioned to provide amendments to the Bill, which had additional shipping to export large Of raw materials ac- been rushed through the House of supplies
the effort to cumulated throughout
East for chairman of the Representatives in an give the Maritime Commission Indtes territory control of ships needed to deal
TSAN YUK HOSPITAL The sole of charges for main- Lenance and medical treatment In the Tsan Yuk Government Hos- pital will be:
First class $4.50 per diem; second: class $3 per diem. third class $-.50 per diem.
OF COMMERCE Mr Tung Chung wai, Chairman
Proprietary medicines or drugs of the Chinese Money Changers
not contained In the British Guild, has accepted candidateship Pharmacopoeis will be charged for If supplied by the Government Medical Department.
Chinese
Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Tung, who was last year's
Private patients, other thsu patients, charged banking circles, being the proprie. Government
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1941. -PAGE
If you Value your Health-
25
Insist upon
Gordon's GIN
NO Colouring Matter No Injurious Ingredients
H.K. Stock Exchange
BUYERS
Saturday June 28.
HK, Banks, $1,325. Bank of East Asia, $72.23. Canton Ins., $220.
HK. Fire Ins, $182.50 H.K. Steamboats, $8.50. Indio-Chinas (Pref), $81. Indo-Chinas (Def.). $65. Wharves, $88.CO. Providents. $6.05
HK Mnes, in th
Hotels, $3.
Lands, $33.90.
Humphreys, $6.40. Realties, $3
Chinese Estates. $69. Trams. $18,75.
Star Ferries, $53. Yaumati Ferries, $21.75. Lights Old, $6. Lights New, $1.30. Electrics Old, $22. Bertries New, $21. Electrics Rta.. $11. Telephones Old, $22.59. Telephones New, $9.10. Cements, $34.40, Ropes, $8.
Dairy Farms, $17.50. Watsons, $10.35. Entertainments, $9.50.
SELLERS Douglases, $128. Providenta, $5.76.
DRY GIN
INSTELLENY
LONEMOR
HONGKONG
SHAREBROKERS
ASSOCIATION
Volume of Business Transacted on Saturday, June 28, 1941 SALES China Lights Old H.K. Lands
200 200
$ 0.05 34.00
400
The total value le $8,010.00.
S'HAI'S FAVOURABLE
TRADE BALANCE According to Customs statistics, Shanghai's total unport from January to
amounted to May $328,410,015 and its total export fav- $782,384,565, resulting in a ourable balance of $459,984,550,- (Central News),
Macao Electrics, $18.60.
Cements, $14.70.
Watsons, $10,60.,
SALES
HK. Govt. 34% Loan 1934, P4). HK Banks, $1,325. Docks, $15.95. Providents, $5.87 Landa, $34/344.
Trams, $16.90.
Macao Electrics, $18.50. Cements, $14.50.
Watsons, $10.50.
PRE-PAID ADVERTISEMENTS.
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HOUSES AND APARTMENTS TO BE LET. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
Announcements not exceeding 25 Words are inserted under this heading at a Pre-paid
Rate of $1.50 for THREE INSERTIONS.
WANTED TO BUY
WE PAY HIGH PRICES for at gold and silver articles. Jade, diamonds, jewels, watches,
with the shortage of shipping UNITED STATES TAX treasurer, is well-known in local
ON MOTOR-CARS tor of a long-established Chinese first or second class daily rates fountain pens. Apply Far East
facilities.
The B empowers the Maritime
Commission to issue warrants to
cluded.
Holidays
for maintenance, will be subject Diamond and Gold Refining Co., WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuter) bank in the Colony.
It was also learned that Mr. to the following additional Room 621, China Building, 6th all ships documented In the US.
Members of the US. House of owned by its citizens or foreign | Representatives Ways and Means Kwok Tan, Compradore of the charges.
floor. Sundays and first class $50 ships whose owners wish to be in-Committee said that the Treasury French-Indo-China Bank, has ac for delivery (a)
cepted candidateship for vice maximum; (b) second
class $25 open. had recommended a 16 per cent. Under the Bill only "warrant Tax on
chairman.
maximum motor-eare In order to
The Director of Medical Servicos ships" can obtain priority in porta raise revenue and curtail produc- for loading. docking, repair and tion. other facilities, and the Maritime They said the proposal created a Commission could control cargo heated debate in the committee, destinations and operations. in- which is considering a wide variety Tregunter Mansions, reported a The Director of Medical Ber-tee students to keep whole set of of exelse taxes as well as new burglars at his residence early on vices has discretionary power, to books after completion of a course Saturday morning when money waive any or all of the additional of 6 months, For Term and Far- and property to a value of $105 charges on the recommendation of ticulara. Please Apply to:-Box
cluding rates.
Five thousand dollars and Im-levies. prisonment up to two years can be imposed under the B for failure to abide by the orders of the Maritime Commission.
DEFENCE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
NEW DELHI, June 20 (Reuter)--
Days of
Week
Height
Kong
Standard
HONG KONG TIDE TABLE From 30 June to 8 July 1941.
HIGH WATEL,
Low WATEK
Hong
Hong
Kong
Standard
Time
Timo
The first meeting of the Defence
1. 14
Advisory Committee of the Indian
Central Legislature, the nonality-
Mon. 20
tion of which was recently an-Tuos. 1 nounced by the Commander-in- Chief, is expected to be help in the Wed.. riddle of July.
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An earlier meeting was not ar- ranged because Mr. Jinnah, Icader Fri. of the Muslim League Party, de-
Thu.
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clined to nominate members to the Bat.
committee from his party, and the
task of ning these places develop- Bun. ed on the Government of India
BURGLARY REPORTS has discretionary power to waive
Mr. H. W. Forsyth, of No. 10,
was str'en
A similar burglary report, was made by Mrs Jensen. of No. 4, Tregunter Munalons, who lost $25 in money.
the additional charges.
DISCRETIONARY POWERS
the Almoner
Certificates^-^ -{{})
of A charge $10 will be made for all certiti- cates m vonnexion with the t- ness or unfitness of patients or others to perform the duty, for
SOVIET AIRCRAFT invaliding certificates, for corti RAID TAMMISAARI
fleates required by. insurance companies and for post-mortem
LONDON, June 29 (Reuter reports required. by the public inż
|| ! | Eight mines were dropped from cluding the naval and military
06 58 la two Boviet bombers that attacked authorities; (b), Except where ber-
08 27 34 the Finnish
91 2090 Tammisaart
consin town of tificates are issued free under the (Ekonnes)
Hangoe, on Friday.
near provision of the Vaccination Or- dinance and except in the case of
A postman was killed and three Government servants, a charge of nouses set on fire.
10 will be made for bertificate
Tammissari had 16 air raldur vascination; (0) A charge of Barmis on Friday. Up to 8 pm. 0.50 will be made for a certificate [noraida had been reported from of inocillation, exclyst in the case:
anywhere-dag in Xinland-
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