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THE EASTERN ASBESTOS COMPANY,
QUEEN'S BUILDING, CHATER ROAD, HONGKONG.
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THE
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COMPANY
Studebaker Tel. No. 1913.
NOTICE
Yorkshire
Insurance Co.
Limited
ESTABLISHED 1884.
The Undersigned "ÄGENTS for the above Company are prepared to ACCEPT RISES against FIRE arCurrent Rates, SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. AGENTS.
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GERMANS AND FREE TRADING.
The German Commercial Tra- vellers' Association has issued à ́) manifesto declaring interference with the sacred rights of free trading will be a crime against the common weal
SOUTH AFRICAN COAL INDUSTRY.
The quantity of coal exported
PEAK
NIGHT CARS.
· 1.50 pas. 200 pcs. 120 p.m. 23° pan; to: 2. 11.30 p.m. avery 30 minulas 11.45 pam.
SATURDAY EXTRA CARS,
7:30 KIL
20,30
12,00 midnight. SUNDAYS.
10 18,30 4,0 „ Every - 15 Jula to 11:0
FOOD 1.00 5.00
NIGHT CARS. 19.00 Week DATE. SPENAL, ARS,
By arrangment as the Company's disam Alexandre Bühlings, Dee Forms Bord JOHN D. HUMPBREYS & TON
THE HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION.
A
undersigned.
A PPLICATION forms for Membership of the above last year, was 1,208,000 short tens Association may be obtained (of 2,000 lbs.), valued at £1,033,040, | from all the Banks or from the as compared with 355,000 short tons, worth £337,000, in 1913. Many new markets have been found for South African cos) considerable doring the war quantities having been sent 'last year to Argentina and Uruguay,
as well as to the British East Indies and Egypt, though con- signments to Portuguse East Africa fell off considerably. On the other hand, less coal for bunkering purposes was shipped last year-viz. 1,276,000 short tons, as against 1,452,000 tons in 1913, although increased prices caused the value to rise from £1,052,000 to £1,906,000,
INVENTION AND INDUSTRY. One of the most interesting meetings which has been held for many years in connection with the reform of the laws relating to | patents was that convened by the British Scientifie Products ex-
28, Des Voeux Rd. hibition, which was presided over
Central
by Lord Moulton. As one of the speakers remarked in comment- ing on the attitude of the daily press towards inventors, the sub- G.P.O. Box 444.ject is perhape of far more im- portange than the irish question. or some of the other topics to which considerable
is space devoted in the columns of the lay press.
It was possibly
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CHRONOMETERS, CLOCKS, WATCHES AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS REPAIRED UNDER MY
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PERSONAL SUPERVISION.
TEL. 2877.
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A large selection of
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No. 14, Des Voeur Rd. (Ct).
as the outcome of this criticism that our London papers gave a fairly long report of the discussion which largely
turned upon the amendments re-
quired in the bill now passing
through Parliament. It was a
THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
Honorary Secretaries &
Treasurers.
Hongkong, 15th January, 1519.
RAMSAY & COM
WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF TYPEWRITERS ALWAYS IN STOCK AND SOLICIT YOUR KIND INSPECTION.
WE SPECIALISE IN TYPEWRITER REPAIRS WHICH ARE EXECUTED BY
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WE ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO SUPPLY TYPEWRITER REQUISITES.
ASIA BANKING CORPORATION
HONGKONG.
Head Office New York City
OTHER BRANCH OFFICES Shanghai-Peking-Tientsin-Hankow and Manila
The Asia Banking Corporation offers an American Banking Service and respectfully solicits your patronage. It is organised: especially for the purpose of fostering and developing trade. between the Orient and the United States. The entire service. information and TIME of our bank, its staff and correspondents are at the disposal of our clients and their friends.
Interest allowed on current, fixed and saving accounts carrie in Local Currency, US. Gold, Sterling and France.
Foreign or local drafts purchased at best rates, or entered for collection.
Imports and exports financed. Commercial credits established.
Drafts sold on, and telegraphic payments effected in, any part of the World.
Travellers' Checks and Credits.
THE BANK OF CHINA TOÀN
(Specially authorized Fa (kina by Presidential andata of 22nd November, 1917)
Authorised Capital
:$60,000,000,00
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE (FRENCH BANK)
Head Office: 15 bis Rue Lafitta, Paris,
Franos: $8,000,000. 50,000,000 BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.
| Paid-up Capital #11,379,800,43 | Capital
Beserve Funds ...........8 3,197,430,00 | RoserYDE
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Every description of banking and ex- change burizem transacted
Kirin. Taitsher, Newchang, Liao- yunachow, Heho, Haiamingfu, IN Taonaniu, Hazbin, Dalay, Antung, Tiebling, Chinghsien, Bifeng, Hulan. Suiwafu, Hailanfu, Ninguts, Kang chuling Liaoyang Fuyu, Yenchi. Kaipingaien (Hopeh): Hankow. Shai. Iching. (Bunan): Changaba Shanghai. Nanking. Socchow, Yangchow, Chinkiang. Fusik. Huachofu, Tungchow. (South): Triniziangpo, (Shantung): | | Tainan, Taingtao, Chelos, Tenghsien, Lintsinhsien. (Shansi): ̧ Taiynaniu, Yonabeng, Sinkianhsien, Tatungia, (Hons): Kaifung. Chowkiskow,
(Kiangsu):
A. STRE Acting ManaZSV Bergkung, October 21st 1918.
BANK OF CANTON, LIMITED.
Hsubdien, (Kwangtung): Hongkong. HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG
kien): Foochow, Amoy, Hankong.
Cantor, watow. Klungehow, Fz-
Chuanchowiu, Changchowin, SAD-
tuso, (Chekiang): Hanchow, Shmob- sing. Hachowfu, Kashing, Wenchow,
sinbility
N.J. STABB
Chief Manage Hongkong, 31st October, 1914 --
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
TAF Buforis alibi there Bunde. Je conducted | 12, 2016KONGAND SHANGRAI ZANZIM
CORPORATION,
Svet, par kasang ka
low
pincur M TELO-ka *Furthy Kangkong vad hanggal Banking Dornei
N. J. STABB,
Chief Managu
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND
"CHINA.
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OFFICINA-LAKDEN
TIMKEVILLARIETY OF
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J. E. Crockst
Manager Hongkong. 11th April, 1911
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED
Head Office 5. Gracechurch Streek London. Authorised Capital £1,309;103: Subscribed 19
Faid Up
Peserve Fund & Rest...
1,500,000
750,000. 785,700
BANKERS The Risk of Bagland. Landan Joint City & Midland Bank, Liubar BRANCHES
Bombay
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Gale
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little unfortunate that this debate from AUSTRALIA 2
large Nupo. Exachi, Yuyao, Haiman, Transacted. was mainly focussed on obtain- shipment of LACTOGEN, UN-(Kg): Nanchang, Kinking, ing better terms for inventors. SWEETENED CONDENSED
As was pointed out by Lord | MILK, STERILIZED NATUR- Kanchowin. Chintehchen Chian, Moulton, the object of legislationAL MILK, MALTED MILK (Anwhei): Wahu, Anking, Panglow, in connection with inventions- and SWEETENED COCOA-and- Luchowin, Tatung, Tungki, Lusa.. the majority of those patented MILK, sold at very reasonable (Szechnen): (Kweichow): Eweiyang- being worthless-is not to protect prices owing to the present high fa, (Shanaif: Bisala, Hangchungiu. the inventor, but to ensure that rate of Exchange, especially for (8niyuan): Kwaihwating, Protow- the taking out of a patent does Retailers.
not act as a restriction on in- dustrial enterprise.
A BAI KER'S VIEW OF RUSSIA. What do the European groups which had invested heavily in. Russian securities before and during the war think of Russia's financial outlook? This is the.. in which the matter was present- ed to its shareholders by the management at a recent meeting of the British Bank" for Foreign Trade: "The shareholders will recogise the inadvisability of realising our Russian boldings at prevailing quotations and they
will also see that dividends can- not be distributed until the capital value of such securities is re-established. Newspaper accounts of Russian affairs.lay stress upon the terrible civil I conflict which afflicts the people. Nevertheless the fighting appears to be confined to forces number- ing hundreds of thousands at most, and returning travellers speak of millions of peasauts and industrial workers who pursuing their normal activities.
are
ACTOGE
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Sole Agents for Hongkong and South China.
No. 47 & 48. Comannght Bead Central, Hongkong, Telephone So. 1279 9980.
CARPET CLEANING
Opinion in this country is THE DIAMOND DYEING
divided as to whether interven- tion Or non-intervention is desirable Many merchants and traders lately tell me that Lenin and Trotzky: are ready 'to
arrived bera
AND
acknowledge DRY CLEANING CO.
Russia's external indebtedness, and to discuss plans for the re-i sumption of payment of interest. Gen. Koltchak has given formal
Agent,
undertakings which are exivaly CASSUM AHMED
satisfactory to British bond- holders. If British statesmen are to influence the course of events in a foreign state so distraught as Russia is to-day, I imagine that British interests would be best served by endeavouring to stand by Russia, when the fighting cesses."
General Draper
32 & 34 Wellington Street
Branch 28 Nathan Road
Kowloon
TEL. 1482
chon (Taahar): Kalgan Fengchen. [(Urga): Dres. Hakatao.
HONGKONG BRANCH..
Interest allowed on current so- counts and red Deposita.
Teries
on application. Every description of Banking Business transacted. Losa granted on approved securities. Special facilities for home exchange.
THUYEL PEI,
Manager
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS..
For 3 Months 3% per annum. For 6 Months 4% per annum. For 12 Months 4% per annum.
LOOK. POON SHAN,
Chief Manager.
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LTD. 司公限有行綖亞東
Head Offic
No. 2, Queen's Road Central.
"Faid op Capital $2,000,000.00. Directors.
Xota bers
Kunda Lanzger
high part
HONGKONG BRINCE
· Every Susception of Banking and Brai Internet slowed on Chiranthamala ng " tout par semain on Daly Bobinas, sod, ou PAN Dupont rates which may be zoowtabed #pplication.
C. L. SANDES.
Acting Manager,
THE
YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK
LIMITED.
Established 1880.
Authorised Capital Yen 100.000,0E O- Paid-up Capital ...
Reserve Fund
$2,000.oro
28.000.000
Head Oca-YOKOHAMA.
Branches
Bombay
Barnes &TIN
Lyon
Barvis
Caloutta
Lam Angelor
J..
Deirea
Joustin
New York Chas
KAYDE
DE CHINE.,
Wt. Pong Wal. Tirg, Chairman. (FRENCH BANK).
Mr. Chow Shoo Son, Mr. Koon Chan Mr. Kan Ting Po. Mr. Mok Ching Kong Frs. 75,000,000 ban Ching Shek Mr. Wong Yun Tong Lobe 87 500.000,Chap Bat Wing. Mr. Fant Fire Sban (1/8 at the Capital Le." F. 25,000,000,- 1. P. K. Kwok... Big Chang Lok
ubscribed Capital
Paid-up ==
wahmcribed by the Goverment of the Chinese Republic)
Chairman of the Board of Director:
Andre Berthelot General Manager. A. 2. Pernotta
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HONGKON
Chief Manager.
K2 Kss Tag Po. Asst. Manager.
·Vr·LITre Long
Every description of Banking and Exchange
-bustorm transacted...
Losne granted s approved securities. Interest allowed en Current Deposit, & noont at the rate of 2 per cent versantam, kad an
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- Fixed Deposits at the following rules --
For 3 months at the rate of 3% per annum.
for dead periodane zaw
application.
C. WASHIDZUME Manager. Hongkong, 16th September 1919.
INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION.
HEAD OFFICE NATIONÁL CITY: BAKE
BUILDING. 174.
35, Wall Streść: How Fashio
For 6 months at the rate of CIPITAL AND SURPLUS ---- 4% per annum
VADIVIDED PROTITIE H.Z.B. Oren, Provident, For 12 months at the rate of LOSTON OFFICE6, Bik 5% per annum.
Kan Torg Po.
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