LIBBY'S
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
POOR MARKINGS,
The Philippine Chamber of] Commerce officials are preparing an investigation of the case in
THE BRAND YOU
YOU CAN TRUST order to determine definitely the
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INSTRUCT YOUR COOK
TO ASK FOR
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to
NOTICE
THE HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA. WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION.
formi for APPLICATION
Mambarship of the ab ve Association may be obtained from all the Banks or from the undersigned.
Treasurera. Enekong. 15th Jannare 1919.
BANKS
ind
THE BANK OF CHINA,
Spacially authorised in China by
Presidential Mandate of
November, 1912) Authorised Capital.....$80,000,000,00 Paid-up Capital #12,272,500,00 Eeserve Funds
8 3,197,400,00 HEAD OFFICE: PEKING,
extent of the losses suffered by local business men, by the poor markings of goods shipped to the Philippines from the United States and about which several local importers have already rofced their complaints. The results of the investigation later to be endorsed
the American manufacturers and shippers for proper tion and consideration. Goods coming from the United States poorly marked have to be retain- ed at the Customs house and in MR. LI HON FAN • Chiese Exluste many cases where the consignees poncii and Marthants. In this Colony for cannot be identified, the un-
He has a good method of training Europesos ta Taonanfu Harbin, Dalny, Antung. delivered goods are sold at publicam in the hinge BIRUinston, and a Tichling, Chinghsien, Sifong, Hulas. as some Romige of Mandia and Bake Sniwafu, Hailaafu, Ningata, Kung sales amounting at times to P100-are need to re CENA Hongtang Techaling Liaoyang Fayu. Tenchi.
ac-
IT COSTS NO MORE AND YOU action, the proceeds from such
WILL GET
FIRST QUALITY
CANNED FOOD'S
CONNELL BROTHERS CO.
Sa'a Agents >
THE
CONNAUGHT
MOTOR CAR
COMPANY,
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA
Studebaker
Tel. No. 1913.
28, Des Voeux Rd,
Central.
G.P.O. Box 444.
A Car which has won for itself a world wide reputation for permanency of Service, Power, Design, Comfort, Workmanship & Economy,
A High Class Latest Modelled Car
At a price within the reach of all.
A Consignment of Sindebakers has just been, landed. Inspection and Enquiries are condially Solicited.
Muudame Lily,
fouring coceived information from. France
that she may,
on getting regular
at present, sely
shipments of matrial from Home, begs
to inform her Clients that she will nomi
Sell Everything Per Yard,
reserving only certain lines for her
Dressmaking Departmenti
JUST ARRIVED.
PONGEE SILK SUITABLE FOR GENT'S AND LABIES'S UMMER
SUITS, DRESSES, SHIRTS, BLOUSES AND UNDERWEAR LACE AND EMBROIDERED LADIES' UNDERGARMENTS. SWATOW DRAWN WORKS, EMBROIDERIES ON SILK AND GRASS LINEN.
LACF COLLARS, AND OTHER ARTICLES, ETC. FILET LACES OF NEW PATTERNS. QUALI') IES, LATEST DESIGNS, MODERATE PRICES
INSI ECTION CORDIALLY INVITED.
SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.
14, DES VOEUX B949, CENTRAL
FZONE NË 2
THE UNION INSURANCE BRANCHES & SUB-BRANCHES :. SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD (Peking): Baiting, Tangchaw, Honorary Secretaries & |(North): Miyan, Chohaien, Pahajan,
Niulansan.
•
Hananha (Chilli): Tientsin. Protinfy, Latai, Tsinhai- Lien, Sangfang, Shuntehfa, Tang- sban, Taming, Chaluhsien Weinzien, (Manchuria): Changchun, Monkden, Kirin. Taitaihar, Newchang, Liso- Juanchow, - Heba Haïomingfu
LESSONS IN CHINESE
1}-
Teched, in kletazore, has been a teacher to Kuz.
Sa thư chim vertíðowse as a hanese tascher. Hə
Those who Inband learning the Chinese haging
100. This happens every time for or direct to No. 15a Welmgon
boat brings
B
quantity of cargo.
バイ
(Hupeb) Hankow, Shasi, lehang. (Hunan): Changsha,
Street, fast foor and to dieser Ribeiro and Kaipingsten large Supreme Court Groudfoot..
that
some merchants suffer financial fosses simply because of the carelessness of American ship- pers. The first step taken by. the Philippine Chamber of Com- merce officials towards the in- vestigation in the preparation of a general circular to be disrri- buted to local importing mer- chants requesting them to note just what complaints they have to make regarding the alleged deficient and careless marking of imported goods and the ex- tent of
their financial losses. Investigation will also be made at a series of conferences to be: held with various customs officials in order to learn definitely their attitude on the matter.
ments
MARTIN÷S
SAPIOL & STEET
FCEPILLS
A Framain Namedy the sil IPACKZATIONA Thousands of Lakin kissan kong a sua Stamen & Piza la sua bona va Shning zan Kri win a way Irregularity of the wyslam a Sky Be me ka nima ataionul. Thumaka
Baronoma kai Word, er_post_test_ben ZAZZLE, Shemsi Bortkassion, Ind
MARTIN'S
SAPIOL &STEEL
HIMROD'S
Dives Instant Rušet
No matter what your raw ory megane may be sugering krom-whatur
ASTHMA, INFLUENZA,{ PONASAL DATARRH, «=="
ORDINARY DOUGH. & -you wül End la třia tumena CUNY restora pony that in sloepėj nequaled
Sort ni het by
of
CURE FOR
HANKOW REPORT Hakow, June 4. There were a fair number of bills offering during the week, and a
small demand for freight, but on the 2 whote there was a slight felling off in business. With settlement day on May 28, and the Dragon Festival
un June 2. there were some heavy di-burse- hy Foreign Banks who were obliged to import considerable amount Sycee from Shanghai. The local T.T. rate fell, with the deruand for money for near, to 96.6 and 96.65, and closed at 95.3. Dollars remained steady at about 712 buyers and 71.4 sellers,, and closed steady. Money being easy in Chinese circles interest closed at 12 per cent. The demand for seeds continhas strong af steadily advancing privés, while the market for heas still remains on the weak side. There is also good demand for Liho cet Lon and some inquiries for China grass have been received. The market for bean oil is still ad- yancing, while wood oil is easier, The market continues strong for whites and greys, with a good demand especially for spot cargo. Prices are advancing is sympathy with Manchester. Yarn prices are still considerably below ar Shanghai. Hankow market Grm. with an upward tendency.
to
IMITATKAL
ASTHMA
EXCHANGE
SELLING.
CT Demand 10 d/s 50-d/B
1 Shanghai 4 m/s
T Singapore.. India... IT Japan
Demand, India FT San Francis-} TT Java.
co & New York) TT Marke Franc. Demand. Faris
4 m/s. L/C 4 m/s. DiP
6 m/s. L/C
BANKS
BANK OF CANTON,
LIMITED,
HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG.
· TORMIGN EXCHANGE and
General' Banking". Businesm
Transacted.
INTEREST ON FIXED
DEPOSITS.
For 3 Months 3% per annum
For 6 Months 4% per annum.
For 12 Months 41% per annumi
LOOK POON SHAN,
بود
• Chief Manager.
(Kiangsu): Shanghai, Nanking, BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE
Scocho
Wasih..
(South)
Yangchow, Chinking. Esuchowfu. Tungchow. Tainkiangpo. (Shantung):
Haiphong Hankow Hanoi
(FRENCH BANK.)
Papeete
Peking
From-Pehn
Pondichery
BANKERS:
Head Office; 13 M Rue Laffito. Faris, Tainan, Tsingtao, Chefoo, Tenghsien, Capital
France 48,000,000 Lintainhsien, (Shansi): Taiyanafa, | EmerVUE
50,000,000. Tansheng, Sinkianhaien. Tatangfa, BRANCHES AND AGENCIES. (Hoon):
Bangkok Kaifunc. Chowkiakow,
Hongkong Saigon Patlambang Montse Hsahsien. (Kwangtung): Hongkong.
Canton
→ Shanghai Noumea Singapore Djibouti Canton, Swatow. Kiungchow. Fu-
Tienesia kiem): Foocbow, Amoy, Hankong.
Tomraze Vinditostock Chaaschowfu, Changchowfa... San tuan, (Chekiang): Hanchow, Shach- sing. Hachowfa, Kashing. Wenchow, Ninpo. Laachi, Fayao, Haimen, (Kiangxi): Nanchang, Kinkiang, Kanchowfu Chintehchen. Chian. (Auwhei): Wuhu, Anking, Pangfow. | IN LONDON: The National Provincia: Lachowiu. Tatung, Tangki, Luac. (Szechuer): (xeichow): Kweiyang- a. (Shansi): Siaata. Hangchungfu. (Saiyuan): Kweihwating. Protow. ehen (Trabar): Kalgan "Fengeber. (Urgs): Urga. Hakistao.
HONGKONG BRANCH.
Interest allowed on current" counts and fired Deposits. Terma on application. Every description of Banking Rosiness transacted. Loans
on
granted
approved securities. Special facilities for home exchange.
TRUYEE PEI,
Manager.
RAMSAY & CO.
WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF TYPEWRITERS ALWAYS IN STOCK AND „SOLICIT YOUR KIND INSPECTION.
WE SPECIALISE IN TYPEWRITER REPAIRS WHICH ARE EXECUTED BY
EXPERT MECHANICS.
WE ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO SUPPLY TYPEWRITER PEQUISITES.
SEND US YOUR OFFERS FOR PEEONS
CARBON PAPER, ETC.
3/632
3/6 15:16
3/7 · 1/16 3/7
3/15
37 5/16
Kom-
152
162
Now Suma.
8216
206.
N m. $ 22 5224
BUYING.
3R
3/81
3/57
3/814
7.00 . 200
837
Nor 5.3912 5.40
30 d/s. Sydney and
Melbourno...... Į
30 da. San Francis-1
co & New York
SHANGHAI SHARE MARKETI Messrs. A L. Anderson, and} Cu in their weekly share cir cular, dated Shanghai, 7th June, state: The week's work has been confined almost entirely
+ male. Marty... speculative purchases for forward
4 m/s. France Amla Franc9 .... delivery, very few shares chang-Demand Germany ing hands for cash. Cottons still form the chief centre of interest. T Rombay
Demand, New York. 825% but there is more life in the Demand. Bombay ---
Nom. Dock market than for some tine Calcutta past.
Nom. We regret that Special Constabulary duties prevent us Demand, Manila
Demand, Calcutta...
170 from giving a more elaborate Demand, Singapore. 152 resume of the market shis week. Or Haiphong To-day's opening rate for TT on On Saigona. London was 53, the Dollar rate being 73.8.
On Bangkok
H***.. 4344 Rovereign... 5.55 Nom. Gold leaf por Tael... 37 20 Bar Silver, per oz. 5476
T. S. CHINESE CUTTON PIECE
H GOODS TRADE.
Consul General Thomas Sam- mods, Shanghai, advises that from time to time parties interested in the manufacture of cotton pièce goods visit Shanghai and make investigations relative to future
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD
TIME TABLE
WEEK DAYS.
00
NIGHT CARS.
very 5 min
15 min
17 tala
min
15 min
15 mis
10 min
8.50 p.m. 9.00 pm. 9.20 p.m., 9.30 p.m. to 11.30 D. Svery 30 minutes 11.45 p.m.
· SATURDAY EXTRA CARS. 12.00 midnight. SUNDAYS...
1.30.00.
10.20
20 10.30 am, ta J318 11.30. to 19.00 20ES
M
12,00 moon to 1
t
Nom.
pc.
1.00 p.m. to 8,30-
5,39
.to 6.00
£4.00
to 53
€24
co 2,00
SUBSIDIARY COINS
representative of an American
trade possibilities. Recently, the 'kong 50 cts sub.
10 5
دید
++
Every 15 mais
NIGHT CARS.
As on Wook Days SPECIAL CARS
BY STADADORCt_of_the_Cosplay's_Offer.,
Ale zazdra Buldings, Due Tower Bood, "JOHN P. HUMPHREYS & FON
die CARPET CLEANING
DISCOUNT PER $100:
$0.30% dis
84% dis. 394% dia.
house weat over the field with, exceptional care and came to the C. crías conclusion there were possibilities for the further sale of American cotton goods in China, provided great care is taken in the matter
18
IN FRANCE: Compair National d'Ex compte de Paris: Credit Lynonnais;
Hanque de Paris et cos PAT BE Credit Industriel et Commercial Saicete Generale.
& Tzion Bank of England Ltd Comptoir National d'Escompte de Pars: Credit Lyonais.
LY NEW YORK: J. P. Morgan & Co.
Interest allowed on current Accomats and Fixed Deposits according to arrangement.
Every descriptim of banking and ex- change business transacted,
SIRE Acting Manage?. Hongkong, October 27 1918. BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE (FRENCH BANK). Sobreribed Capital ... Frs. 75,000,000 37,500,000
Faid on
יי
1 of the Capital ie. F. 25,000,000,- tecribed by the Government of the Chinese Repubbc.)
thairman of the Board of Directon:
Andre Berthelot General Manager: 4. J. Permutte
READ OFFICE 74, Rue Saint-Lazare. PARIS BRANCHES Feting
Shanghai Tientsin
Hongkong
Eroi
Saigon
Harphons
Tentana
Vladivostock
この
Fochow
BLANCERS:
IN FRANCE: Selem
Genel par
Faroeser Te Detalement Ja Commerce et de lidastle a Frano.
IN LONDON The Lunduz County West minister and Parr Bank Led 'ib London Jy Millard Back Ltd.
d
IN NEW YORK: Redmond & Co..
Corespondents in the Chief merci! cams of the Work"
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:
Inter
CHIBANKIND
on (meat Accounts and Fixed Į Degewite is Local (atmocy are in Terme on application.
Every description of Banking and Ex- charge Lesized transacted,
special facilities for French-xchange.
M. ROUET DE JOURNEL Уапорет.
HONGKONG BRANCH,
Queen's Building," |
5. Chaser Brad
Tel. 2440
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LTD. 司公限有行缳亞東 Food Offee
LONGKONG & SHANGHA LES BANKING CORPORA
TION. Paid-up Capital...TEL DE RESERVE FUNDS —
Sterling
£1,500,000 at 9-
....$15,000,000 Silver $31,000,000
Reserve Liability of
Proprietors. $15,000.000 COURT OF DIRECTORS, 3. 4. Plaster, Bag-Chatruouts. How, MY. LY. I Pa-Deputy Courag
Compton, Zag
A. R.
Hox. & A. Dotes, P. EL W. En Pured, Ho
CHTE KAKAČEES
Hampton-* Basha, Be
本
Bbangbel-4. G. Boepben, EME
Bank-Loudon County a true ninsoar zod Parr's Bank Dining
[London
PAT AZBENI can the đưễu halunne"
प्रे
*** Wonetovic-Experte & Time f * Ca Currier Ansonnie si the TRAK DI HÄNET S
ON FALD DEPORTTEL For 5 saotha, 23 per cart, kateges For & marsha 30 DAY OBES, andyan For 19 months • par brot campag N. J. STABR
"Chief ManagIE
Hengkong, 31st October, 1914
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANE, THX Bosters of the khore Rank in orasterend be the BOIGIONG AND SHANOKA) BENKINS
CORPORATION
Reaòtalami an scoicatiest INTEREST i dugosity be aloned so the spilla Long this hahacas at lone S
Thepositors way treaster, ni chak buchen, Valuat sion or mary to the Ecarlate set than Rack as be glaced on 2paÐ DEPIER - CLIEN
For the Hooglome ind Fangħal Booking Dasar-
N. J. STABB.
Chief Manseme:
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA LAUSTRALIA, AND
CHINA.
Incorporated by Royal Charter sågy
PATELUP CAPITAL BRAREVE POKO KESERVE TIAJAT DIE
PROPRIETORS
FORSTAN EXTRANEER 200 W). CURRENT ACCOTOPES (overć mł YEAR DXPORTS received for 1 year ce suerter gertuta. V sies which will be quoted in soutienden
J. L. Crockatt,
Hongkong, 11th April, 1912
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
Head Office 5. Gracechurch Street. London. Authorised Capital .....£1,500,000- Subscribed
Taid Up
eserve Fund & Rest...
BAKKER®
1500,000
750,000
785,700
The Bank of England London join: Cite & bland Bank, Listed BRANCHES
Pembay
Calcutia
Colombo
They?
Galle
6
Heral
Kandy
Bongog
Port Lots
kardioa)
Barat
Kaca Berk
Kat
Matras Pens Hangen
2002
HONGKONG BRANCH
businem tracted
Every devriction of Eacking and Exchang
Interest lowed on Current Acements ar ↑ DE cant per annum on Day Balenown, and on P Depost at rate, which may be awaited *piiion.
CL. SANDÉS.
Acting Manneer
THE
YOKOHAMA SPECIE, BANK
LIMITED.
Established 1880. Authorised Capital Yen 100.000.000 Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund
4
*** 48,00 +,000 25,090,000
Head Ofoe-YOKOHAMA.
Errachin
Bomber
Bond Aper
Loudon Lyana
Sea Francis
Baterie
Los Angiom
1 Sydney"
hangchda
Singe
No. 2. Queen's Road Central. Pald up Capital
Deta
Negaki
Yongdien
Newchwang
$2,000,000.00
Sarbin
Now You'r
Tha
"
Frida
Takpe
Kal. Yuen Kobe
TROSTER Vadirontyer
Directors.
Mr. Pong Wal Thee. Chairman.
V.Chow Shoe Boo, Mr. 71 Kora Chup
Boersbars "Link-namesed
Mr. Kan Ying Pa. Mr.Mok Ching Kongresivad for fixed periode ac esta so že valabil
Inserad slowed 'en Curent Locmante Desa. Mr. Chan Ching Sbok Mr. Wone Yau Tong appleston Mr. Chan Fai Ning. Mr. Fang Pins Shan
WT. P. 5. Kwck. Mr. Ng Chang Lur
Chlef Manager.
Mr. Kan Tong Po Aset Manager. Mr. Li Tre CDE; Every description of Banking and Exchange
bagless transseted.
-Louse granted on approved scurities. Intrent alowed on Current Deparità occuRÍ at the rate of 2 per cent reraanan, and eit - Fixed Deporte at the following rat00:-
For 3 months at the rate of 3% per annum.
2:,,
'C. FASBĮDZUME Manager Hongkong, 16th May, 1919
-INTERNATIONAL BANKING ́CORPORATION.
HEAD OFFICE NATIONAL CITY BANK
VILDIKO
15 Wall Bench, Mar_Torke
CAPITAL AND SURFLOS A. 13. 58,500,000-4 CADIVIDAD TEOTTE....... U.8.: 53.543.245/ For 6 months at the rate of LORDOR OFFICE: M. Biskups PC!!!
ELTS. Or, Presidues, and Cleoerai KazáĽA....
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICET 135 Macinomey Ste For 12 months at the rate of CHIFA Stly Paling. Dina Stankum 5% per annum.
THE DIAMOND DYEING 4% per annum
AND
of meeting textiles. This conclusion the desires of Chinese dealers in based upon cheap land, available widths, lengths, labele, etc. The building materials, and abundant DRY CLEANING CO. average investigator who visits cheap labour. To this is added China comes to the conclusion the fact that there is no limit on that the "Chinese want exactly the age of labourers in mills and what they order and want it put that the hours are long, averag
up exactly as they order it to being 10 to 12 hours. Attention, put up. It would appear that this ja rule, is drawn by investigatora point cannot be over emphasised. to the fact that the Japanene Ap- Those interested in the manufaa-preciate the abore advintake ture of cotton goods are coming and are steadily increasing their more and more to the conclusion. holdings in spinning and wearing that there are exceptional pos-mills in China. The greatest sibilities for the favourable need in a stable government in establishment of manufacturing Chine, coupled with a standard plants in China, including cotton currency.
Agent,
CASSUM AHMED
General Draper
-32 & 34 Wellington Strast Branch 28 Nathan Read:
TEL:1487.
Kan Torg Po.
Citet Manager.
THE CHIFFSE VERCHARTS ?
BANK." LTD.,
海
PAINITINKS: Kain, Colts''.
STEAMS FETTAMENTE BRENICA DUTCH LASA IKPOINT Bare Karit Ted
WEST DURAN AUB DENTZAK
Pedido de Matada, Kentina Perso